Newsletter No. 34 - August 2019
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Newsletter No. 34 - August 2019
President's Report
Presidents Report – David Antonjuk, Vice President
With Tony and Glenda enjoying the sights, sounds and delights of Scotland, Europe and Canada, I have stepped in to cover for Tony during his absence.
Our Activity Leaders continue to organise a wide range of activities which members continue to enjoy. Over the first four months of our Probus club’s financial year (April to July), more than 60 activities have been held. If you are not actively participating in at least a couple of the many activities available to members, you may be missing out getting to know your fellow club members. I am always amazed at the many different backgrounds and experiences our members have to share. We are truly a fascinating bunch. Perhaps you are not sure if an activity is right for you, in which case, take the opportunity to talk to the activity leader to find out more about the activity to see if it is an activity you would enjoy. By coming to the monthly general meetings at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, you will have the opportunity to talk to the activity leaders.
This is your club and we operate only for the benefit of our members. Our activity leaders and the management committee all work for the benefit of all members – if you participate you will benefit from the “Fun, Friendship and Fellowship”.
Our Probus Club is yours to enjoy.
David
With Tony and Glenda enjoying the sights, sounds and delights of Scotland, Europe and Canada, I have stepped in to cover for Tony during his absence.
Our Activity Leaders continue to organise a wide range of activities which members continue to enjoy. Over the first four months of our Probus club’s financial year (April to July), more than 60 activities have been held. If you are not actively participating in at least a couple of the many activities available to members, you may be missing out getting to know your fellow club members. I am always amazed at the many different backgrounds and experiences our members have to share. We are truly a fascinating bunch. Perhaps you are not sure if an activity is right for you, in which case, take the opportunity to talk to the activity leader to find out more about the activity to see if it is an activity you would enjoy. By coming to the monthly general meetings at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, you will have the opportunity to talk to the activity leaders.
This is your club and we operate only for the benefit of our members. Our activity leaders and the management committee all work for the benefit of all members – if you participate you will benefit from the “Fun, Friendship and Fellowship”.
Our Probus Club is yours to enjoy.
David
Secretarial
Correspondence In
Correspondence Out
None
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
- All promotional material has been passed on to the Activity Coordinator.
- Received a phone call and follow-up email from Kay Rankine in regards to sharing some activities with the Thornleigh Mixed Probus Club.
Correspondence Out
None
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Treasurer
TREASURER’S REPORT For the Month of July 2019
CBA GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 $2958.23
Deposits 0.00
Payments (720.00) Hall hire, transfers, O/D fee
Interbank transfer (2500.00) Transfer to Bendigo Bank
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 ($261.77)
BENDIGO GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 $4980.05 New account
Interest 0.62
Deposits 87.00 Annual fees Sheiles, incorrect deposit
Payments (284.11) Office supplies, morning tea, donation
Transfer to Term Deposit (2500.00)
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 $2283.56
There was little activity in the General Account during the month. Unfortunately, Hornsby Council put through a direct debit to pay for the hire of the hall for the next 6 months which put the CBA General Account into overdraft. That transaction has attracted an overdraft fee of $15.00.
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo.
CBA ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 $2261.34
Deposits 150.00 To be transferred to BEN Activities
Payments (0.00)
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 $2261.34
BENDIGO ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 4407.50 New account
Interest 0.52
Deposits 3977.00
Payments (3938.12)
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 $4407.50
The Activities Account was reasonably busy with 82 transactions during the month. Payments for The Producers, Estuary Restaurant, Pho Sam Restaurant, Sydney University Tour and Glenhaven Golf have closed those activities. The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activities Balance
Billy Elliott 3060.00
Tamworth 2020 1800.00
Rookwood Cemetery 480.00
Maharajah’s Indian 320.00
Southern Highlands 765.00
6425.00
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
3rd August 2019
CBA GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 $2958.23
Deposits 0.00
Payments (720.00) Hall hire, transfers, O/D fee
Interbank transfer (2500.00) Transfer to Bendigo Bank
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 ($261.77)
BENDIGO GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 $4980.05 New account
Interest 0.62
Deposits 87.00 Annual fees Sheiles, incorrect deposit
Payments (284.11) Office supplies, morning tea, donation
Transfer to Term Deposit (2500.00)
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 $2283.56
There was little activity in the General Account during the month. Unfortunately, Hornsby Council put through a direct debit to pay for the hire of the hall for the next 6 months which put the CBA General Account into overdraft. That transaction has attracted an overdraft fee of $15.00.
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo.
CBA ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 $2261.34
Deposits 150.00 To be transferred to BEN Activities
Payments (0.00)
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 $2261.34
BENDIGO ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2019 4407.50 New account
Interest 0.52
Deposits 3977.00
Payments (3938.12)
Closing cash balance 30th July 2019 $4407.50
The Activities Account was reasonably busy with 82 transactions during the month. Payments for The Producers, Estuary Restaurant, Pho Sam Restaurant, Sydney University Tour and Glenhaven Golf have closed those activities. The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activities Balance
Billy Elliott 3060.00
Tamworth 2020 1800.00
Rookwood Cemetery 480.00
Maharajah’s Indian 320.00
Southern Highlands 765.00
6425.00
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
3rd August 2019
Don’t forget we have a new bank - Details for the new Activities and Dues Payment accounts in Information For Members Section
The old CBA Accounts Have Now Been Closed!
Membership
If you have lost your membership badge you can order a new one for $12.
I also have replacement magnets for our name badges as well as alternate self-adhesive pin fittings - $1 each (cash).
Please see me at the next general meeting.
Lynne
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
I also have replacement magnets for our name badges as well as alternate self-adhesive pin fittings - $1 each (cash).
Please see me at the next general meeting.
Lynne
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Guest Speaker At August Meeting - Richard Whitaker - East Coast Lows - Demons Of The Foreshores
Richard began working with the Bureau of Meteorology in 1971, aged twenty-four. A decade later, he was promoted to the role of Officer in Charge of the Facilities and Information section of the Bureau. He held this position for three years, before being promoted again to Senior Operational Forecaster in the Sydney bureau, Australia's largest.
In 1984, he was presented with an Australia Day Achievement Award for his work in the field of meteorology. In 1992, Whitaker became the New South Wales Manager for Special Services, dealing with exceptional circumstances and disaster recovery operations. He retired from the Bureau in 2002 after thirty-one years.[1]
During the final years of his tenure at the Bureau, between 1999 and 2001 Whitaker worked with the World Meteorological Organisation as a rapporteur for the Committee of Agricultural Meteorology.
Richard is partly credited with the initial development of precipitation charts for the Australian mass media. Such charts are now used throughout the print and electronic media to convey data about present and future rainfall in graphical form.
In his second year at the Bureau of Meteorology, 1972, he developed and authored a manual for aviation forecasting in the state of New South Wales, still used today. Whitaker also researched the correlation between sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean and rainfall in Australia, which is now used as a routine consideration in the production of seasonal rainfall outlooks.
Richard is now the chief meteorologist on The Weather Channel, having joined the station in 2004. On air, his first name is abbreviated to "Dick". He also presents numerous radio weather crosses to a selection of stations around Australia on a daily basis. Richard has authored or co-authored several books about weather and historical topics, having a particular interest in Natural Disasters.
(compliments of Wikipedia....)
In 1984, he was presented with an Australia Day Achievement Award for his work in the field of meteorology. In 1992, Whitaker became the New South Wales Manager for Special Services, dealing with exceptional circumstances and disaster recovery operations. He retired from the Bureau in 2002 after thirty-one years.[1]
During the final years of his tenure at the Bureau, between 1999 and 2001 Whitaker worked with the World Meteorological Organisation as a rapporteur for the Committee of Agricultural Meteorology.
Richard is partly credited with the initial development of precipitation charts for the Australian mass media. Such charts are now used throughout the print and electronic media to convey data about present and future rainfall in graphical form.
In his second year at the Bureau of Meteorology, 1972, he developed and authored a manual for aviation forecasting in the state of New South Wales, still used today. Whitaker also researched the correlation between sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean and rainfall in Australia, which is now used as a routine consideration in the production of seasonal rainfall outlooks.
Richard is now the chief meteorologist on The Weather Channel, having joined the station in 2004. On air, his first name is abbreviated to "Dick". He also presents numerous radio weather crosses to a selection of stations around Australia on a daily basis. Richard has authored or co-authored several books about weather and historical topics, having a particular interest in Natural Disasters.
(compliments of Wikipedia....)
Sue Hackett & Toni Smith
Welfare
Being a member of our Probus Club fills a gap for us retirees. It gives us a sense of purpose and community. Please take advantage of your club and its activities. It’s a great opportunity to socialise, and getting out and about will make you feel good.
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another. Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement, physical disability or hardship affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact and offer companionship and support. I’m available any time for a chat or a coffee.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
Terry Ridge is assisting with welfare. He is another point of contact and will be available if I am absent from the club.
Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another. Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement, physical disability or hardship affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact and offer companionship and support. I’m available any time for a chat or a coffee.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
Terry Ridge is assisting with welfare. He is another point of contact and will be available if I am absent from the club.
Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer
Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 28th August At 1 PM
I have booked lunch following the meeting on 28th August, at Pennant Hills Bowling Club.
Some of you have booked in already but lots have not, so if you would like to attend please let me know.
Bev Davison
Activities and Events Coordinator
Important Notice – Attendance at Activities
As a matter of courtesy, please consider the Activity Organiser, and sign up and pay well in advance. It is very difficult for the organiser and the venue if most people have booked and paid well in advance, and a few people decide to turn up at the last minute. Restaurants and venues have often allocated tables, and squeezing extra people in is difficult. It also makes the job of accounting for the payments very confusing.
If you cannot attend a function that you have booked, please notify the Activity Organiser as early as possible so that the venue can be notified. If you have already paid, your payment will be refunded if the venue agrees to accept the reduction in bookings. This is covered in detail in our Activity Refund Policy.
Because of several recent events, we are forced to change our policy. For pre-paid events, if your money is not in the Activities Account by the organiser’s due date, you will not be able to join the group at the venue. You are of course free to make your own booking, but those who have paid in advance will have preference for seating, and if no space is available at the booked table you may have to sit separately.
Our Activity Organisers work hard to provide you with great activities. Please help make their job as easy as possible.
If you cannot attend a function that you have booked, please notify the Activity Organiser as early as possible so that the venue can be notified. If you have already paid, your payment will be refunded if the venue agrees to accept the reduction in bookings. This is covered in detail in our Activity Refund Policy.
Because of several recent events, we are forced to change our policy. For pre-paid events, if your money is not in the Activities Account by the organiser’s due date, you will not be able to join the group at the venue. You are of course free to make your own booking, but those who have paid in advance will have preference for seating, and if no space is available at the booked table you may have to sit separately.
Our Activity Organisers work hard to provide you with great activities. Please help make their job as easy as possible.
Photos From The Meeting On Wednesday 24th July
New Zealand Cruise 8th to 20th November 2019
There are thirty-seven members and friends booked on our 12 Night and 13 Day New Zealand Cruise from Auckland to Sydney from the 08 to the 20 November 2019.
The Cruise Itinerary is as follows:
08 Nov 2019 1800 Depart Auckland
09 Nov 0800-1800 Tauranga
10 Nov At sea
11 Nov 0800-1700 Wellington
12 Nov 0800-1900 Akaroa (by tender)
13 Nov 0730-1700 Dunedin
14 Nov 0800-1800 Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
15 Nov At sea
16 Nov At sea
17 Nov/18 Nov 0800/1700 Hobart (overnight)
19 Nov At Sea
20 Nov 0630 Arrive Sydney
The names of the thirty-seven are as follows:
Carritt, Wendy & Carritt, Bob
Cauchi, John (non-share)
Davison, Bev & Davison, Bob
Day, Gail & Day, Paul
Fraser, Donna and Fraser, Bruce
Gilbert, Jenni & Godoy, Pam
Graham, Hilary & Graham, Clifford
Hackett, Sue & Lewis, Kathy
Heaton, Christine & Heaton, Ray
Jones, Cathy & Jones, Anne
Leicher, Marianne & Regel, Karin
McGowan, Colin & McGowan, Margaret
Matthews, Karen & Matthews, Doug
Melouney, Janelle & Mitchell, Mary
Ramage, Judy & Ramage, Ray
Ridge, Jan & Ridge, Terry
Somerfield, Hilda & Somerfield, Alan
Swan, Edie & Swan, Jeff
Turner, Cathy & Turner, David
Hopefully, those cruising have all paid their final payment by now and have completed the online check-in by going to: www.celebritycruises.com. Your passports should all have at least six months after 20th November on them before the expiry date.
I will need to collect your dates for arrival in New Zealand and which hotels you are all staying at to add to the details I have already collected on the Master Sheet. We haven’t got long to go now!
Kind Regards
Donna Fraser / WPH&D Probus Cruise 2019 Coordinator
The Cruise Itinerary is as follows:
08 Nov 2019 1800 Depart Auckland
09 Nov 0800-1800 Tauranga
10 Nov At sea
11 Nov 0800-1700 Wellington
12 Nov 0800-1900 Akaroa (by tender)
13 Nov 0730-1700 Dunedin
14 Nov 0800-1800 Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
15 Nov At sea
16 Nov At sea
17 Nov/18 Nov 0800/1700 Hobart (overnight)
19 Nov At Sea
20 Nov 0630 Arrive Sydney
The names of the thirty-seven are as follows:
Carritt, Wendy & Carritt, Bob
Cauchi, John (non-share)
Davison, Bev & Davison, Bob
Day, Gail & Day, Paul
Fraser, Donna and Fraser, Bruce
Gilbert, Jenni & Godoy, Pam
Graham, Hilary & Graham, Clifford
Hackett, Sue & Lewis, Kathy
Heaton, Christine & Heaton, Ray
Jones, Cathy & Jones, Anne
Leicher, Marianne & Regel, Karin
McGowan, Colin & McGowan, Margaret
Matthews, Karen & Matthews, Doug
Melouney, Janelle & Mitchell, Mary
Ramage, Judy & Ramage, Ray
Ridge, Jan & Ridge, Terry
Somerfield, Hilda & Somerfield, Alan
Swan, Edie & Swan, Jeff
Turner, Cathy & Turner, David
Hopefully, those cruising have all paid their final payment by now and have completed the online check-in by going to: www.celebritycruises.com. Your passports should all have at least six months after 20th November on them before the expiry date.
I will need to collect your dates for arrival in New Zealand and which hotels you are all staying at to add to the details I have already collected on the Master Sheet. We haven’t got long to go now!
Kind Regards
Donna Fraser / WPH&D Probus Cruise 2019 Coordinator
WPH& Cherrybrook Rotary 2019 Trivia Night
On behalf of the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook, we would like to thank all those WPH&D Probus trivia buffs for supporting our Trivia Night last Saturday Night (17th August), which is now in its 10th year. We had an equal record attendance with last year of about 240 people, which was a wonderful turnout. Around $6,500 was raised, all of which will go to assist with drought relief. This is a great result for these more challenging economic times. We also thank our sponsors and our raffle prize donors who also contributed to the success of the night. A large percentage of the money raised came from the raffle. The Club has once again absorbed all expenses from the trivia night so that every dollar raised will go to the farmers.
To ensure that all the money goes directly to distressed families, the proceeds from the night will be given to the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran to assist them with their Drought Relief work. Since last year’s trivia night, our club has donated around $24,000 and with the $6,500 raised from the trivia night, we will have donated a total of $30,500 to their drought relief program.
The Coonabarabran club is very proactive supporting farmers with numerous projects, including the distribution of pre-paid Visa Cards and food hampers to farmers whom they know are doing it tough. They have identified many more who would benefit from similar support. The visa cards are likely to be spent in the local community on some of life’s necessities to help with farmer’s wellbeing and so are also a way to share the money within the local community as equitably as possible.
Photos from the Trivia Night can be viewed on the 2019 Trivia Night web page HERE.
Please note that the tentative date for next year’s Trivia Night is Saturday 22nd August 2020.
Andrew Little & Max Henderson
To ensure that all the money goes directly to distressed families, the proceeds from the night will be given to the Rotary Club of Coonabarabran to assist them with their Drought Relief work. Since last year’s trivia night, our club has donated around $24,000 and with the $6,500 raised from the trivia night, we will have donated a total of $30,500 to their drought relief program.
The Coonabarabran club is very proactive supporting farmers with numerous projects, including the distribution of pre-paid Visa Cards and food hampers to farmers whom they know are doing it tough. They have identified many more who would benefit from similar support. The visa cards are likely to be spent in the local community on some of life’s necessities to help with farmer’s wellbeing and so are also a way to share the money within the local community as equitably as possible.
Photos from the Trivia Night can be viewed on the 2019 Trivia Night web page HERE.
Please note that the tentative date for next year’s Trivia Night is Saturday 22nd August 2020.
Andrew Little & Max Henderson
Activities & Leaders
As a result of the sign-up sheets at the Foundation Meeting and expressions of interest on application forms we have set up numerous activities and interest groups.
Newsletter Copy Deadline
Please provide your contributions for the September Newsletter by Friday 13th September.
Please email to Glenda Coote (Bev Davison in Glenda's absence) for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2019 September
Please provide your contributions for the September Newsletter by Friday 13th September.
Please email to Glenda Coote (Bev Davison in Glenda's absence) for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2019 September
Click on activity to go straight there!
| Activity Group | Leaders |
| Book Challenge | Sue Calabrese |
| Book Club | Bev Davison |
| Bridge | Glenys and Graeme Hendry |
| Cards | David Turner, Barbara Taylor |
| Cruises | Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser |
| Cycling | Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote |
| Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) | Helen Games |
| Dining Out | Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote |
| Gardening | Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer |
| Golf | Tony Coote, Terry Ridge |
| Investment Group | David Antonjuk |
| Lawn Bowls | Morrie Fitzpatrick |
| Mens Club | Rene Beutler |
| Mixed Social Group | Kim Nicholls |
| Movies | Sue Small and Lorenza Powyer |
| Opal Card Overnight Trips | Max Henderson |
| Overseas Travel | Looking For Leader |
| Photography | Rob Clarke |
| Ten Pin Bowling | Douglas Matthews |
| Tennis | Bob Davison |
| Theatre and Musicals | Bruce Bartle |
| Walking Group | Bob Carritt |
| Wine & Cheese | Julie Shenstone, Susan Antonjuk |
| For an activity group to start, a member needs to step forward to lead the group | |
A total of 9 books was read by the group for July, bringing our total to 72 books for the year - 83%% of our target.
Since then, Sue Calabrese reached her goal of 25 books, and has set a new challenge for the rest of the year. Seven more books have been since July too, bringing us up to 8 books away from the group challenge of 87 books. Five other members are now only one book from goal! That’s a lot of reading.
We can have a second challenge to see out the year – the Spring/Summer Challenge, so if you’d like to join up for the home stretch, take a flyer from the back table at the next meeting, to find out how to do it, or search in Facebook for WPH&D Probus Book Challenge.
Our Facebook group is a closed group, so that you can only see posts if you are a member of this group. If you really don’t want to do Facebook, you can still set a challenge and keep me updated via email. You can also unjoin at any time.
Hardcopy, ebook, audio book, fiction or non-fiction, substantial children’s books all allowed.
Leader - Sue Calabrese
Since then, Sue Calabrese reached her goal of 25 books, and has set a new challenge for the rest of the year. Seven more books have been since July too, bringing us up to 8 books away from the group challenge of 87 books. Five other members are now only one book from goal! That’s a lot of reading.
We can have a second challenge to see out the year – the Spring/Summer Challenge, so if you’d like to join up for the home stretch, take a flyer from the back table at the next meeting, to find out how to do it, or search in Facebook for WPH&D Probus Book Challenge.
Our Facebook group is a closed group, so that you can only see posts if you are a member of this group. If you really don’t want to do Facebook, you can still set a challenge and keep me updated via email. You can also unjoin at any time.
Hardcopy, ebook, audio book, fiction or non-fiction, substantial children’s books all allowed.
Leader - Sue Calabrese
August 2019 Report
We are now reading The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez.
We next meet on Thursday 5th September at 7.30pm at Cathy Turner’s home.
We meet at eight weekly intervals. Our next dates are: 31st Oct, 19th Dec, then in 2020 - 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
We are now reading The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez.
We next meet on Thursday 5th September at 7.30pm at Cathy Turner’s home.
We meet at eight weekly intervals. Our next dates are: 31st Oct, 19th Dec, then in 2020 - 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Bridge Group Newsletter for August 2019
The Bridge Group did not meet last month.
Our next get together is Tuesday 27th August.
The group is 6. If there are any more members that have finished or having lessons, and would like to start playing, then please give us a call, it is a friendly game with no pressure.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Cards (500) August 2019
The July Cards evening was held for the 1st time at the Dural Country Club on Friday 26th July. We had a great turnout and a good time was had by all. Although there were varying degrees of experience the more knowledgeable players were very helpful with the less experienced members. A few of us went for dinner beforehand and we agreed this was a great idea.
Next card night is Friday 23 August at 7.30 at the Dural Country Club.
Cost $5 per head. Please bring correct change if possible. Pay to David before playing, not at reception.
Remember to book ahead for dinner if eating beforehand. The restaurant is open from 6pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
David Turner
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
The July Cards evening was held for the 1st time at the Dural Country Club on Friday 26th July. We had a great turnout and a good time was had by all. Although there were varying degrees of experience the more knowledgeable players were very helpful with the less experienced members. A few of us went for dinner beforehand and we agreed this was a great idea.
Next card night is Friday 23 August at 7.30 at the Dural Country Club.
Cost $5 per head. Please bring correct change if possible. Pay to David before playing, not at reception.
Remember to book ahead for dinner if eating beforehand. The restaurant is open from 6pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
David Turner
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Cycling Group July 2019
On Wednesday 17 August, eight members travelled out to Bella Vista station via the metro where then rode to Rouse Hill shops for coffee before returning to Bella Vista, entirely on flat dedicated cycle and walking tracks recently constructed in and around the new metro and surrounding parkland for 10-12 Km.
Next month’s ride on Wednesday 3 September we will be heading back out to Bella Vista to take an entirely different route out to Tallawong Station at the end of the new metro- line via Parklea Markets and Stanhope Gardens around 15Km and again all on flat bicycle track and parklands. Along with our mandatory coffee break
This group has been growing steadily and new riders are always welcome!!
Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
On Wednesday 17 August, eight members travelled out to Bella Vista station via the metro where then rode to Rouse Hill shops for coffee before returning to Bella Vista, entirely on flat dedicated cycle and walking tracks recently constructed in and around the new metro and surrounding parkland for 10-12 Km.
Next month’s ride on Wednesday 3 September we will be heading back out to Bella Vista to take an entirely different route out to Tallawong Station at the end of the new metro- line via Parklea Markets and Stanhope Gardens around 15Km and again all on flat bicycle track and parklands. Along with our mandatory coffee break
This group has been growing steadily and new riders are always welcome!!
Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Historical Tour of Rookwood Cemetery - Wednesday 14th August
On the 14th August 30 Probus members carpooled to a ‘taster event tour’ at the Rookwood Cemetery. Our tour guide Mark Bundy entertained the group with tales of history , interesting people buried in the cemetery and his insights into burial procedures as a grave digger of 27 years. Members took the opportunity to ask a range of questions, then departed to the On Point Cafe for a delicious lunch before they became too engrossed.
Rookwood is recognised as the largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere and the last operating Victorian cemetery in the world. Consequently, there are a wide range of activities for the community to be involved in such as Sculpture exhibits, Photography competitions, Open Days and many more different tours which we may avail ourselves of in the future, depending on interest.
Desley Little
Rookwood is recognised as the largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere and the last operating Victorian cemetery in the world. Consequently, there are a wide range of activities for the community to be involved in such as Sculpture exhibits, Photography competitions, Open Days and many more different tours which we may avail ourselves of in the future, depending on interest.
Desley Little
Day Trips September 2019
I will be away in September so members who are interested in a day trip please join with the Gardening Group who have organised a trip to Mount Annan.
All details of the Mount Annan Trip can be found in the Gardening Group section.
Historical Tour Of Dangar Island Friday 25th October
Visit the home and museum of author and speaker Ann Howard. Learn about the history of the island through her knowledge and experience.
Travel: Journey to Brooklyn by train or car. Arrive at Brooklyn at 10.00am
Ferry: Catch the ferry from Brooklyn at 10.15am arrive at Dangar Island at 10.55am
Walk up the hill to The Pavilion 9 Yallaroi Parade Dangar Island – about 5 to 10 mins
Return ferry leaves at 2.30pm
Historical Talk: Author, Ann Howard has kindly offered to talk to us and show us around her home full of historical memorabilia. She will provide tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her numerous books.
Cost: $15 plus ferry fare of $8 single journey, cost of lunch.
Lunch: To be organised probably at the café at the wharf as it has great views and we can see when the ferry arrives.
Please deposit of $15 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 18th October
Include your surname and Dangar
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
I will be away in September so members who are interested in a day trip please join with the Gardening Group who have organised a trip to Mount Annan.
All details of the Mount Annan Trip can be found in the Gardening Group section.
Historical Tour Of Dangar Island Friday 25th October
Visit the home and museum of author and speaker Ann Howard. Learn about the history of the island through her knowledge and experience.
Travel: Journey to Brooklyn by train or car. Arrive at Brooklyn at 10.00am
Ferry: Catch the ferry from Brooklyn at 10.15am arrive at Dangar Island at 10.55am
Walk up the hill to The Pavilion 9 Yallaroi Parade Dangar Island – about 5 to 10 mins
Return ferry leaves at 2.30pm
Historical Talk: Author, Ann Howard has kindly offered to talk to us and show us around her home full of historical memorabilia. She will provide tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her numerous books.
Cost: $15 plus ferry fare of $8 single journey, cost of lunch.
Lunch: To be organised probably at the café at the wharf as it has great views and we can see when the ferry arrives.
Please deposit of $15 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 18th October
Include your surname and Dangar
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
Photos Of Rookwood Cemetery Tour (Peter Stanton, Helen Games, Andrew Little)
Cemetery Joke......
August Dining Out
After having no event in July, we have 26 members took part in an Indian Banquet at
Maharaja’s On Carmen.
Of the original 23 signed-up, only 14 attended. It was fortunate we had 12 others joined in.
Thank you to them that they have saved the evening as the dinner would have to be
cancelled due to minimum numbers required by the restaurant.
Anyway, we had a great night out. Food was excellent and in abundance. I think most of us
were half full after the entrees.
September Dining Out
It will be back at RYDE TAFE Ambassador Restaurant.
Details to follow shortly.
After having no event in July, we have 26 members took part in an Indian Banquet at
Maharaja’s On Carmen.
Of the original 23 signed-up, only 14 attended. It was fortunate we had 12 others joined in.
Thank you to them that they have saved the evening as the dinner would have to be
cancelled due to minimum numbers required by the restaurant.
Anyway, we had a great night out. Food was excellent and in abundance. I think most of us
were half full after the entrees.
September Dining Out
It will be back at RYDE TAFE Ambassador Restaurant.
Details to follow shortly.
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
At the August Bunnings gardening session we heard an interesting presentation on ‘Richgro’ products which are design to enrich and condition soils for vegetables, flowers, tree, etc. This include the Richgro representative giving demonstration of how the products condition and enhance moisture retention in the soil. Following the presentation we all received a ‘RIchgro’ sample bag which included trial size packets of ‘Richgro Black Marvel Premium Rose Food”, a booklet so we could check on which product we be best for our various needs – eg vegetable crops, fruit trees, scrubs and flowering plants., As usual, following the presentation we all enjoyed our coffee and catch up chat at the Bunnings cafe.
The next Bunnings Garden Group session will be held on 12 September and will be a presentation by a representative from ‘Oasis’ product. Oasis Horticulture Pty Ltd is the largest producer and distributor of bedding plants in Australia with a selection of more than 600 varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs sourced from the finest genetics worldwide. Additionally, its product portfolio of potted crops includes Chillies, Cyclamen, Tulips and other bulbs, Geraniums, Poinsettias and Chrysanthemums.
Additionally, the Gardening Group will be visiting the Mt Annan Botanical Gardens on 19 September. These Gardens predominantly focus on Australian natives and are on a 5 hectare parcel of land near Camden. We hope to organise carpooling to assist with travel to the gardens.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d be happy to drive to the gardens to enable them to organise car pooling for the day.
An email will be sent to the Gardening Group members with final details in the next week or so.
The next Bunnings Garden Group session will be held on 12 September and will be a presentation by a representative from ‘Oasis’ product. Oasis Horticulture Pty Ltd is the largest producer and distributor of bedding plants in Australia with a selection of more than 600 varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs sourced from the finest genetics worldwide. Additionally, its product portfolio of potted crops includes Chillies, Cyclamen, Tulips and other bulbs, Geraniums, Poinsettias and Chrysanthemums.
Additionally, the Gardening Group will be visiting the Mt Annan Botanical Gardens on 19 September. These Gardens predominantly focus on Australian natives and are on a 5 hectare parcel of land near Camden. We hope to organise carpooling to assist with travel to the gardens.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d be happy to drive to the gardens to enable them to organise car pooling for the day.
An email will be sent to the Gardening Group members with final details in the next week or so.
Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Golf Group August 2019
Our day of fellowship, friendship and fun took place at North Ryde Golf Course. We had 15 players on the day which was a bright and sunny day.
Our players were all rewarded with prizes on the day.
Our next game will be at Asquith Golf Course:
6th September 2019. Lord St Mt Colah.
Mystery Prizes will be available to those who partake in the event.
Our October golf outing is on Friday 4th October at Carnarvon Golf Club.
It will be the usual format of 18 hole or 9 holes. The 18 hole groups starting at 8AM and 9 hole groups starting at 10 AM. Lunch afterwards in the clubhouse.
The sign-up sheet for 4th October will be on the activities table at the back of the meeting room at our monthly meeting. So add you signature and indicate if you would like to play, 18 or 9 holes, whether you need a cart and if you will be joining us for lunch.
Terry Ridge
Our day of fellowship, friendship and fun took place at North Ryde Golf Course. We had 15 players on the day which was a bright and sunny day.
Our players were all rewarded with prizes on the day.
Our next game will be at Asquith Golf Course:
6th September 2019. Lord St Mt Colah.
Mystery Prizes will be available to those who partake in the event.
Our October golf outing is on Friday 4th October at Carnarvon Golf Club.
It will be the usual format of 18 hole or 9 holes. The 18 hole groups starting at 8AM and 9 hole groups starting at 10 AM. Lunch afterwards in the clubhouse.
The sign-up sheet for 4th October will be on the activities table at the back of the meeting room at our monthly meeting. So add you signature and indicate if you would like to play, 18 or 9 holes, whether you need a cart and if you will be joining us for lunch.
Terry Ridge
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
Investment Group – August Report
July’s newsletter contained an outline of what was discussed at our first meeting held on 17th July and the topics we are planning for future meetings of the Investment Group.
The topic for the next meeting, to be held on 20th August at the home of Susan and David Antonjuk is:
“Understanding and Interpreting company financial statements: Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cash Flow.”
This topic will be presented by Keith Ball and David Antonjuk.
I look forward to reporting on the August meeting in the September issue of our newsletter.
Leader - David Antonjuk
July’s newsletter contained an outline of what was discussed at our first meeting held on 17th July and the topics we are planning for future meetings of the Investment Group.
The topic for the next meeting, to be held on 20th August at the home of Susan and David Antonjuk is:
“Understanding and Interpreting company financial statements: Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cash Flow.”
This topic will be presented by Keith Ball and David Antonjuk.
I look forward to reporting on the August meeting in the September issue of our newsletter.
Leader - David Antonjuk
Lawn Bowls August 2019
Bowls will not be on during August as Fran and I will be travelling.
It will resume in September.
Morrie Fitzpatrick
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
Bowls will not be on during August as Fran and I will be travelling.
It will resume in September.
Morrie Fitzpatrick
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
MEN'S CLUB - August
Tuesday 30th July we had our first meeting with nine members in attendance.
It was decided to simply call our group the "Men's Club".
We hope to have most activities on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Unfortunately, due to some clashes on the calendar we had to change this for September and October.
Coming activities for your diary are...
15th August - Snooker & Darts, 2pm at Dural Country Club.
26th September - Putt Putt Golf at Thornleigh (cafe lunch optional)
31st October - DAY TRIP! Something special for the guys!
21st November- Lunch, 12pm Pennant Hills Hotel.
19th December - Christmas drinks at West Pennant Hills Sports Club.
I would welcome any ideas for next year so that we can plan some exciting activities and outings for 2020.
Leader - Rene Beutler
Hi All
Our Mixed Social Group will meet for a catch up and coffee on:
Monday 26th August
11.00am
Castle Hill RSL
Bistro Area
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
Our September movie day will be on Tuesday 3 September.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to promote our next movie as Events Cinemas haven’t listed next months movies as yet. We’ll send out an email as soon as we Events advises their movies to enable us to select a movie / movies.
As usual, following the movie, we’ll have lunch at one of the Castle Towers cafes that are still operating during all the renovation work.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on the gardening and / or movie group activities.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to promote our next movie as Events Cinemas haven’t listed next months movies as yet. We’ll send out an email as soon as we Events advises their movies to enable us to select a movie / movies.
As usual, following the movie, we’ll have lunch at one of the Castle Towers cafes that are still operating during all the renovation work.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on the gardening and / or movie group activities.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
Our next trip is to the Southern Highlands
As previously indicated finding suitable dates has been a challenge, so contrary to my preference of departing on a Sunday and returning Wednesday it’s now Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th October (still 3 nights-4 days) and still providing flexibility for those that may desire a shorter or longer stay.
From my research our best accommodation option is the “Springs Mittagong” located adjacent to the Mittagong RSL Club being a modern motel with 51 spacious rooms.
Tariffs for “double” or “twin” $175.00/night ($190.00 on line) or $165.00 for a “single” superior room, however October is a very popular period and we need to be reasonably quick to secure our accommodation, eg the Bowral “Tulip Time” festival is 24 Sept to 7 Oct. The motel website can be found HERE. (I have deleted the budget motel option as no one has selected it)
As with any overnight trip my priority is to secure our accommodation and then we can consider our preferences as to suitable attractions, dining experiences etc.
If you would like to go please email me with:
As requested the majority (not all) attending have now paid their deposits (based on three nights) into the club’s activity account and identified their payment with their Surname and Highlands:
For those who would like to catch the train and utilise their Opal Card, this should be okay as my understanding is you can go as far south as Goulburn on the Opal Card, however this would have to be restricted to 50% (maximum) of our party to enable car-pooling during our stay.
Local attractions include (which ones appeal to you?):
The Springs Mittagong Motel website can be found HERE.
As previously indicated finding suitable dates has been a challenge, so contrary to my preference of departing on a Sunday and returning Wednesday it’s now Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th October (still 3 nights-4 days) and still providing flexibility for those that may desire a shorter or longer stay.
From my research our best accommodation option is the “Springs Mittagong” located adjacent to the Mittagong RSL Club being a modern motel with 51 spacious rooms.
Tariffs for “double” or “twin” $175.00/night ($190.00 on line) or $165.00 for a “single” superior room, however October is a very popular period and we need to be reasonably quick to secure our accommodation, eg the Bowral “Tulip Time” festival is 24 Sept to 7 Oct. The motel website can be found HERE. (I have deleted the budget motel option as no one has selected it)
As with any overnight trip my priority is to secure our accommodation and then we can consider our preferences as to suitable attractions, dining experiences etc.
If you would like to go please email me with:
- Number of people and names
- Superior or Budget room (to date everyone has selected a superior room)
- Double, twin or single room
- Number of nights (if other than the three specified, you have the option of varying, dates are required).
As requested the majority (not all) attending have now paid their deposits (based on three nights) into the club’s activity account and identified their payment with their Surname and Highlands:
- $260.00 for the superior rooms (balance $265.00) and
- $245.00 for a superior single rooms (balance $250.00)
For those who would like to catch the train and utilise their Opal Card, this should be okay as my understanding is you can go as far south as Goulburn on the Opal Card, however this would have to be restricted to 50% (maximum) of our party to enable car-pooling during our stay.
Local attractions include (which ones appeal to you?):
- Bradman Museum at Bowral plus a few Tulip displays (late September/early October)
- Historic townships of Bowral, Berrima, Robertson, Kangaroo Valley, Bundanoon, Moss Vale
- Fitzroy, Belmore & Carrington Falls
- Minnamurra Rainforest, Jamberoo village, Kangaroo Valley, Wombeyan Caves
- Illawarra Fly & Treetop Walk
- Arts, Crafts & Boutique Shops
- Moss Vale Farmers Market, every Thursday from 3.00pm
- The Food & Wine Trail, Heritage Trail, Pie Trail and various tourist drives.
- Thirlmere NSW Rail Museum (maybe one for the trip down or back)
The Springs Mittagong Motel website can be found HERE.
Leader - Max Henderson
Probus Photography Group Report August 2019
August Review and Planning Meeting Cancelled due to lack of availability of members
This month’s theme is slow shutter speed.
Photos will be reviewed at the next meeting
Program Planning
This Month’s Photo Project Themes
Activities Currently Scheduled
Date TBA
Activity type Field Trip
Subject Balaka Falls
Location Carlingford
Meeting Time TBA
Meeting point On site
Next Planning/Review Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday 4th September 2019, 7:30pm
Venue: TBA
Address: TBA
Leader - Rob Clarke
August Review and Planning Meeting Cancelled due to lack of availability of members
This month’s theme is slow shutter speed.
Photos will be reviewed at the next meeting
Program Planning
- Field Trips
- TBA
- Workshops
- TBA
- Presentations
- Decided to continue to bring both set subject and “open “ subject photos to discuss
- Photo Reviews
This Month’s Photo Project Themes
- Abstract photos
Activities Currently Scheduled
Date TBA
Activity type Field Trip
Subject Balaka Falls
Location Carlingford
Meeting Time TBA
Meeting point On site
Next Planning/Review Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday 4th September 2019, 7:30pm
Venue: TBA
Address: TBA
Leader - Rob Clarke
Photos By Members Of The Photography Group - Slow Shutter Speed
Ten Pin Bowling August
After a two month break we had nine players on Friday 16 August along with two spectators Toni & Ken.
Max was a clear leader amongst the men, whilst Wendy had a magnificent second game where she nudged husband Bob by one pin, giving her bragging rights until next time
Also worthy of mention were the very good performances of Ken & Bruce.
Having worked up a thirst, players & spectators made their way to the local Tavern for a congenial drink, or two, where winners celebrated and losers drowned their sorrow.
Our next game is scheduled for Friday, 20 September.
As has been the case in the past, I will send a “sms” to all who have played previously, or expressed an interest in playing, a week out from game day asking those wishing to play to get back to me by “sms” by Monday morning so I can book lanes.
If you are not on my list & would like to participate please complete the Participation form at the next meeting, or contact me.
After a two month break we had nine players on Friday 16 August along with two spectators Toni & Ken.
Max was a clear leader amongst the men, whilst Wendy had a magnificent second game where she nudged husband Bob by one pin, giving her bragging rights until next time
Also worthy of mention were the very good performances of Ken & Bruce.
Having worked up a thirst, players & spectators made their way to the local Tavern for a congenial drink, or two, where winners celebrated and losers drowned their sorrow.
Our next game is scheduled for Friday, 20 September.
As has been the case in the past, I will send a “sms” to all who have played previously, or expressed an interest in playing, a week out from game day asking those wishing to play to get back to me by “sms” by Monday morning so I can book lanes.
If you are not on my list & would like to participate please complete the Participation form at the next meeting, or contact me.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group August
Thanks Greg for holding the fort while Bev & I were away.
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday and due to the cooler weather, we are starting at 9.00am.
Come along and join in a new activity, we would welcome more players. Your standard of play isn’t important, just come along and give it a go, you might surprise yourself and have fun.
Leader - Bob Davison
Thanks Greg for holding the fort while Bev & I were away.
We play at West Pennant Hills Sports Club every Monday and due to the cooler weather, we are starting at 9.00am.
Come along and join in a new activity, we would welcome more players. Your standard of play isn’t important, just come along and give it a go, you might surprise yourself and have fun.
Leader - Bob Davison
Live Theatre August 2019
Billy Elliot:
We have 39 members and guests attending our theatre party to Billy Elliot the Musical 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at the Lyric Theatre at 7:00pm.
We will shortly advise travel arrangements from the West Pennant Hills Sports Club that evening with tickets to be distributed on the evening.
Billy Elliot:
We have 39 members and guests attending our theatre party to Billy Elliot the Musical 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at the Lyric Theatre at 7:00pm.
We will shortly advise travel arrangements from the West Pennant Hills Sports Club that evening with tickets to be distributed on the evening.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Old Great North Road – World Heritage Walk
Tuesday 13th August
Fifteen of us set off to walk the Old Great North Road at Wisemans Ferry. Despite Andrew catching the wrong ferry (thanks Bob - we got to travel on 2 ferries that day & did the grand tour of Wiseman's Ferry!), we were able to set off up Devine’s Hill by eleven o’clock.
We were all highly impressed by the quality of the workmanship of the convict road builders from almost 200 years ago. The construction of the culverts to handle the rainwater and the work of the stonemasons to quarry and face the sandstone slabs for the road was amazing.
The road is very well signposted with descriptive plaques describing the construction and the working conditions for the convicts. This meant that it took us about 90 minutes to get to the top of the hill. At that time eight of the group left to return down the hill and resort to the Wisemans Ferry hotel for lunch.
That left seven of us to continue along Finch’s Line for the remaining eight kilometres back to the car park. We enjoyed fantastic views of the river and the township. Lunch was in a fabulous spot. We could understand why Governor Darling rejected Finch’s work in favour of the much more impressive Devines Hill track as the workmanship was much less impressive. However, it was a beautiful walk and we were all a bit weary by the time we got back to the ferry.
Tuesday 13th August
Fifteen of us set off to walk the Old Great North Road at Wisemans Ferry. Despite Andrew catching the wrong ferry (thanks Bob - we got to travel on 2 ferries that day & did the grand tour of Wiseman's Ferry!), we were able to set off up Devine’s Hill by eleven o’clock.
We were all highly impressed by the quality of the workmanship of the convict road builders from almost 200 years ago. The construction of the culverts to handle the rainwater and the work of the stonemasons to quarry and face the sandstone slabs for the road was amazing.
The road is very well signposted with descriptive plaques describing the construction and the working conditions for the convicts. This meant that it took us about 90 minutes to get to the top of the hill. At that time eight of the group left to return down the hill and resort to the Wisemans Ferry hotel for lunch.
That left seven of us to continue along Finch’s Line for the remaining eight kilometres back to the car park. We enjoyed fantastic views of the river and the township. Lunch was in a fabulous spot. We could understand why Governor Darling rejected Finch’s work in favour of the much more impressive Devines Hill track as the workmanship was much less impressive. However, it was a beautiful walk and we were all a bit weary by the time we got back to the ferry.
Old Great North Road Photos (Peter Stanton & Lynne Henderson)
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Ian Palmer
Wine & Cheese Night August 2019
We have a lot of members away at the moment and coupled with the cold weather, the Wine & Cheese night this month was only attended by 12. It was a lovely night though, and thank you to Marilyn & John for hosting the evening.
Next Wine & Cheese night will be on Friday 13th September at the Antonjuk's residence.
The theme will be “Black Friday”.
Black cats welcome, other animals need not apply!
We have a lot of members away at the moment and coupled with the cold weather, the Wine & Cheese night this month was only attended by 12. It was a lovely night though, and thank you to Marilyn & John for hosting the evening.
Next Wine & Cheese night will be on Friday 13th September at the Antonjuk's residence.
The theme will be “Black Friday”.
Black cats welcome, other animals need not apply!
Leader Julie Shenstone
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