Newsletter No. 37 - November 2019
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Newsletter No. 37 - November 2019
President's Report
Hi fellow members.
2019 is almost over! Just a few more events leading up to Christmas and then a lot of people will be away or spending time with family and loved ones. Please be sure to sign up and pay for the Christmas Lunch at Allegro on 18th December. The response so far has been amazing with 66 people paid already.
A special thanks to Julie Shenstone and Susan Antonjuk for so capably arranging our Wine and Cheese evenings each month. They are always great evenings. This month was no exception with the Shenstone House taking on an Adams Family feel for the evening. Bain and Julie went to an enormous amount of effort. We really appreciate all their efforts, and I encourage members to volunteer their homes for future Wine & Cheese evenings. Why not have a special theme for your Wine and Cheese evening?
A great day out to Dangar Island on 25th October. A ferry trip on the beautiful Hawkesbury, followed by morning tea at the home of Ann Howard, and a fascinating talk about the history of the island. A leisurely lunch followed and a relaxing ferry trip back to Brooklyn. Thanks again to Helen Games for the varied and interesting day trips she arranges. We have a combined group outing to Mount Penang Gardens on 26th November being arranged by Sue Small
Our Annual General Meeting is approaching quickly. As you know, most of the committee members will be resigning their positions and not standing for re-election. Please give serious consideration to serving on the committee next year. The effort you put in will be rewarded many times over. Please make your interest known to the committee and submit a nomination form to the Secretary by Tuesday 25th February 2020.
Its all about Fun and Fellowship! Come along as often as you can and enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Secretarial
Correspondence In
We received the latest copy of the Active Retirees Magazine. It will be available for you to look at at the back of the hall.
Received Gerard Siddle’s Probus membership card from PSPL.
Received some new members Risk Assessment forms which have been uploaded to Drop box.
Correspondence Out
Emailed new members their risk assessment form to be filled in and returned.
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
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We received the latest copy of the Active Retirees Magazine. It will be available for you to look at at the back of the hall.
Received Gerard Siddle’s Probus membership card from PSPL.
Received some new members Risk Assessment forms which have been uploaded to Drop box.
Correspondence Out
Emailed new members their risk assessment form to be filled in and returned.
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 October 2019
BENDIGO GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st October 2019 $1943.43
Interest 0.17
Deposits - Fees
Payments (135.05) Morning tea expenses
Closing cash balance 31st October 2019 $1808.55
There was little activity in the General Account other than $135.05 for morning tea expenses.
BENDIGO ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st October 2019 $6891.27
Interest 1.86
Deposits 3744.60 Burrow, Highlands, Dangar, Melb Cup, Xmas, Gata Thai
Payments (5651.35) Southern Highlands, TAFE Dinner
Closing cash balance 31st October 2019 $4986.38
There were 52 transactions in the Activities account in October. The Southern Highlands trip, TAFE Dinner, Dangar Island, Cirque de Soleil and Gata Thai activities have all been closed.
The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activities Balance
Tamworth 2020 1600.00
Melbourne Cup 600.00
Christmas Lunch 2405.00
TERM DEPOSIT
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo. Estimated interest earned to date is around $26.10.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus stands at $562.34 after some money was left over after paying for the bills for Billy Elliott.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
3rd November 2019
BENDIGO GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st October 2019 $1943.43
Interest 0.17
Deposits - Fees
Payments (135.05) Morning tea expenses
Closing cash balance 31st October 2019 $1808.55
There was little activity in the General Account other than $135.05 for morning tea expenses.
BENDIGO ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st October 2019 $6891.27
Interest 1.86
Deposits 3744.60 Burrow, Highlands, Dangar, Melb Cup, Xmas, Gata Thai
Payments (5651.35) Southern Highlands, TAFE Dinner
Closing cash balance 31st October 2019 $4986.38
There were 52 transactions in the Activities account in October. The Southern Highlands trip, TAFE Dinner, Dangar Island, Cirque de Soleil and Gata Thai activities have all been closed.
The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activities Balance
Tamworth 2020 1600.00
Melbourne Cup 600.00
Christmas Lunch 2405.00
TERM DEPOSIT
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo. Estimated interest earned to date is around $26.10.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus stands at $562.34 after some money was left over after paying for the bills for Billy Elliott.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
3rd November 2019
Membership
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 [email protected]
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at [email protected]
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Guest Speaker At November Meeting - Hans Rupp - “Major Crime Investigation”
Hans joined the NSW Police on the 4th of February 1974 and retired 41 years and one day later on the 5th of February, 2015. Very early in his career Hans was one of the first responding officers to the Granville Train Disaster where 83 people were killed and over 200 injured.
Hans spent the bulk of his career investigating major crime, spending the last 30 years of his career investigating armed robbery and homicide, investigating hundreds of murders a number of double murders and three triple murders. Sadly Hans also investigated the murders of three serving Police Officers who were killed in the execution of their duties.
Hans’ achievements were recognised when he was awarded the Australian Police Medal in the Australia Day Honours List in 2006.
For a more in-depth article on Hans, please click HERE
Hans spent the bulk of his career investigating major crime, spending the last 30 years of his career investigating armed robbery and homicide, investigating hundreds of murders a number of double murders and three triple murders. Sadly Hans also investigated the murders of three serving Police Officers who were killed in the execution of their duties.
Hans’ achievements were recognised when he was awarded the Australian Police Medal in the Australia Day Honours List in 2006.
For a more in-depth article on Hans, please click HERE
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
Tribute To Brian Powyer - (1948 - 2019)
It was with great sadness that we heard of Brian Powyer’s passing last Tuesday morning (12th November).
Brian was a great asset to our Club and we valued him for his deep knowledge of local and Australian history through his talks and the many bush walks he arranged.
On Wednesday 28th March 2019 he was our guest speaker presenting “Australia – Almost French”. This was, as usual an excellent, very informative talk and we all learnt a lot about France's role in early Australian history that most of us had never heard of before.
He also gave a talk on Governor Arthur Phillip to the WPH and Cherrybrook Rotary Club on Monday 28th October 2019. Again this was very informative and was typical of Brian's extensive knowledge on the history of early Australia (1700's to 1800's) and in particular, his vast knowledge on Parramatta's history.
Below is an excerpt from the article the National Trust (NSW) sent to their members.
It is with great sadness that the National Trust (NSW) shares the news that our President, Brian Powyer, passed away yesterday following a sudden heart attack on Saturday.
Brian was born in Bathurst in 1948 and spent his life tirelessly contributing to the community as a teacher, school Principal, as Principal, Assistant Director Curriculum NSW and Secretary of the NSW Primary Principals Association.
Brian Powyer was a member of the National Trust for more than 30 years and has served as a volunteer guide at Old Government House. He was previously Chair of both the Parramatta Branch and the Education Committee. Brian was elected as President of the National Trust in New South Wales in December 2017 and also served as national Chair of the Australian Council of National Trusts and on various committees over the years.
Brian has worked tirelessly for the Trust, believing passionately in the preservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage. His death is a great loss to the organisation and will be felt significantly throughout the community.
The National Trust (NSW)’s thoughts are first and foremost with Brian's wife, Lorenza, his two children and his grandchildren.
Brian was a man of the people and was actively involved with National Trust members and volunteers. Many of you will have met Brian directly over the years and we will share a fitting tribute to him at this year's Annual General Meeting on 30 November 2019.
Brian’s funeral was held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday in the crematorium at the old cemetery at North Ryde. His funeral was attended by a very large number of people (including many of our members) who had known Brian over his lifetime, including National Trust staff and members, retired primary school principals, as well as others that had gone through teacher training with him. The chapel was overflowing and people had to sit on plastic chairs or stand just outside the chapel doors.
We would like to pass on to Lorenza and Brian’s family the deep felt condolences from all of us, including son Nathan and daughter Alicia, grandchildren Anna, Melody and Olivia, his mother Ellen, brother Buzz and sister Lea.
Brian was a great asset to our Club and we valued him for his deep knowledge of local and Australian history through his talks and the many bush walks he arranged.
On Wednesday 28th March 2019 he was our guest speaker presenting “Australia – Almost French”. This was, as usual an excellent, very informative talk and we all learnt a lot about France's role in early Australian history that most of us had never heard of before.
He also gave a talk on Governor Arthur Phillip to the WPH and Cherrybrook Rotary Club on Monday 28th October 2019. Again this was very informative and was typical of Brian's extensive knowledge on the history of early Australia (1700's to 1800's) and in particular, his vast knowledge on Parramatta's history.
Below is an excerpt from the article the National Trust (NSW) sent to their members.
It is with great sadness that the National Trust (NSW) shares the news that our President, Brian Powyer, passed away yesterday following a sudden heart attack on Saturday.
Brian was born in Bathurst in 1948 and spent his life tirelessly contributing to the community as a teacher, school Principal, as Principal, Assistant Director Curriculum NSW and Secretary of the NSW Primary Principals Association.
Brian Powyer was a member of the National Trust for more than 30 years and has served as a volunteer guide at Old Government House. He was previously Chair of both the Parramatta Branch and the Education Committee. Brian was elected as President of the National Trust in New South Wales in December 2017 and also served as national Chair of the Australian Council of National Trusts and on various committees over the years.
Brian has worked tirelessly for the Trust, believing passionately in the preservation and protection of our built, cultural and natural heritage. His death is a great loss to the organisation and will be felt significantly throughout the community.
The National Trust (NSW)’s thoughts are first and foremost with Brian's wife, Lorenza, his two children and his grandchildren.
Brian was a man of the people and was actively involved with National Trust members and volunteers. Many of you will have met Brian directly over the years and we will share a fitting tribute to him at this year's Annual General Meeting on 30 November 2019.
Brian’s funeral was held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday in the crematorium at the old cemetery at North Ryde. His funeral was attended by a very large number of people (including many of our members) who had known Brian over his lifetime, including National Trust staff and members, retired primary school principals, as well as others that had gone through teacher training with him. The chapel was overflowing and people had to sit on plastic chairs or stand just outside the chapel doors.
We would like to pass on to Lorenza and Brian’s family the deep felt condolences from all of us, including son Nathan and daughter Alicia, grandchildren Anna, Melody and Olivia, his mother Ellen, brother Buzz and sister Lea.
Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 27th November At 1 PM
Following our November meeting on 27th, we will have lunch at West Pennant Hills Sports Club.
There is no requirement to pre-order or pre-pay.
I have reserved space for us, so please just let me know if you can come along.
Bev Davison
Activities and Events Coordinator
There is no requirement to pre-order or pre-pay.
I have reserved space for us, so please just let me know if you can come along.
Bev Davison
Activities and Events Coordinator
Lunch After October Meeting
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 23rd October (Peter Stanton)
Christmas Lunch 2019
Christmas Lunch this year has been arranged at Allegro Restaurant, 1 Porters Road, Kenthurst on Wednesday 18th December.
If you wish to attend please either message or email me to be added to the list of attendees. There will also be a signup sheet at the next meeting.
The cost will be $65.00 per person which should be placed into the activities account with your name & reference Xmas to confirm your attendance.
All details are in the flyer.
To download the PDF version of the flyer click HERE.
Bev Davison
If you wish to attend please either message or email me to be added to the list of attendees. There will also be a signup sheet at the next meeting.
The cost will be $65.00 per person which should be placed into the activities account with your name & reference Xmas to confirm your attendance.
All details are in the flyer.
To download the PDF version of the flyer click HERE.
Bev Davison
New Zealand Cruise 8th to 20th November 2019
The New Zealand cruise photos have been moved to a separate webpage.
To view this webpage please click HERE.
To view this webpage please click HERE.
Melbourne Cup Lunch
Nine of us went to the Waterview Restaurant at Berowra Waters for Melbourne Cup lunch.
The food was great, as was the wine & beer!
Some of our better dressed gentlemen even entered the best dressed competition & almost pulled it off.
Unfortunately Max & Bob were pipped at the post by an outsider.
The food was great, as was the wine & beer!
Some of our better dressed gentlemen even entered the best dressed competition & almost pulled it off.
Unfortunately Max & Bob were pipped at the post by an outsider.
TAMWORTH 2020
I have received an invoice from On Course Tours for the trip. The full amount needs to be paid by 16th December. Could everyone please deposit their payment into the Activities account by, say, 10th December so that I can consolidate everything and pay them by the due date.
I have also checked with On Course Tours about our accommodation. They assure me that we are staying at the CH Boutique Hotel in the middle of Tamworth and almost right on the corner of Peel Street. On Course’s website shows the hotel as the Ibis but they have 2 tours going and the Ibis is for the other tour.
The price of the trip has also increased over what I may have indicated earlier this year. That is because the hotel has put up its prices.
If you have any other queries, please let me know.
Ian Roberts
I have also checked with On Course Tours about our accommodation. They assure me that we are staying at the CH Boutique Hotel in the middle of Tamworth and almost right on the corner of Peel Street. On Course’s website shows the hotel as the Ibis but they have 2 tours going and the Ibis is for the other tour.
The price of the trip has also increased over what I may have indicated earlier this year. That is because the hotel has put up its prices.
If you have any other queries, please let me know.
Ian Roberts
Duty Roster - November Meeting
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
A combined December-January newsletter will be published in early January and an email reminder for reports will be sent out prior to this.
A combined December-January newsletter will be published in early January and an email reminder for reports will be sent out prior to this.
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| 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 | Mike McLeod |
| 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 |
| Travel Within Australia | Glenda Coote & Tony Coote |
| 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 | |
WPH&D PROBUS BOOK CHALLENGE
All members have now reached Goal, congratulations to Cathy Turner who reached goal in October. Now all members have reached their personal goals. The Spring/Summer Challenge is now underway. Already the group has achieved 12 books in this challenge bringing the total number of books read to 99 books since February this year. We all found our book club book a bit of a challenge to read, but some of us got there in the end.
The Spring/Summer Challenge will go until the end of February 2020. If you’d like to join up for the new challenge, 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. Let’s see if we can really get into reading!
Our Facebook group is a closed group, so that you can only see posts if you are a member of this group. If you want to join the challenge, but don’t want to do so through 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.
Sue Calabrese
Leader - Sue Calabrese
All members have now reached Goal, congratulations to Cathy Turner who reached goal in October. Now all members have reached their personal goals. The Spring/Summer Challenge is now underway. Already the group has achieved 12 books in this challenge bringing the total number of books read to 99 books since February this year. We all found our book club book a bit of a challenge to read, but some of us got there in the end.
The Spring/Summer Challenge will go until the end of February 2020. If you’d like to join up for the new challenge, 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. Let’s see if we can really get into reading!
Our Facebook group is a closed group, so that you can only see posts if you are a member of this group. If you want to join the challenge, but don’t want to do so through 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.
Sue Calabrese
Leader - Sue Calabrese
November 2019 Report
Our current book is Franklin & Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage by Hazel Rowley. We will meet on 12th December to discuss it.
We meet at eight weekly intervals. Future dates are: 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us, just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Our current book is Franklin & Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage by Hazel Rowley. We will meet on 12th December to discuss it.
We meet at eight weekly intervals. Future dates are: 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us, just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Cards 500 report November
Since our last meeting we have had 2 card nights on 25 October and 22 November. Both nights were lots of fun with 25 and 30 members participating respectively and the majority having dinner beforehand.
It looks like the less experienced participants are becoming more confident and having fun playing, while the more experienced are setting up challenges and having good serious fun!
There will not be cards next month but we will probably resume in January. An email will be sent out confirming this closer to the play date.
David
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Since our last meeting we have had 2 card nights on 25 October and 22 November. Both nights were lots of fun with 25 and 30 members participating respectively and the majority having dinner beforehand.
It looks like the less experienced participants are becoming more confident and having fun playing, while the more experienced are setting up challenges and having good serious fun!
There will not be cards next month but we will probably resume in January. An email will be sent out confirming this closer to the play date.
David
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Cycling Group: November 2019
On Wednesday 6 November, seven members and two guests cycled from Parklea Markets via The Ponds to Tallawong Metro Station and back to Parklea via Rouse Hill, all up round trip of 17.1 Kilometres of enjoyable social riding and coffee.A huge thank-you to Greg Salthouse from Thornleigh Probus for leading and navigating the ride that morning
This group has been growing steadily and new riders are always welcome, so come along and enjoy our next ride as always mainly on dedicated cycle paths and of course our mandatory coffee break!!
Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
On Wednesday 6 November, seven members and two guests cycled from Parklea Markets via The Ponds to Tallawong Metro Station and back to Parklea via Rouse Hill, all up round trip of 17.1 Kilometres of enjoyable social riding and coffee.A huge thank-you to Greg Salthouse from Thornleigh Probus for leading and navigating the ride that morning
This group has been growing steadily and new riders are always welcome, so come along and enjoy our next ride as always mainly on dedicated cycle paths and of course our mandatory coffee break!!
Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Historical Tour Of Dangar Island Friday 25th October
The ferry from Brooklyn took us to Dangar Island via Wobby Beach. After a 5 minute walk up the hill at Dangar Island we arrived at the home of Australian author and journalist Ann Howard. Ann has lived on Dangar Island for 38 years and has written four books on the history of the island and the Lower Hawkesbury. She specialises in collecting the social histories of the local people.
Ann lives in a heritage home – The Pavilion – built in about 1887. She bought the run down property in the 1970’s and has slowly restored it.
On our arrival Ann invited us into her garden for morning tea and presented each of us with a signed copy of one of her books. We were taken into the house, and with the help of artefacts and photos, she told us about the history of the island.
Following the talk we had lunch at Dangar Depot. The café was right next to the wharf and as well as delicious food we enjoyed fabulous water views and a welcoming cool breeze.
It proved to be a memorable day.
Ann lives in a heritage home – The Pavilion – built in about 1887. She bought the run down property in the 1970’s and has slowly restored it.
On our arrival Ann invited us into her garden for morning tea and presented each of us with a signed copy of one of her books. We were taken into the house, and with the help of artefacts and photos, she told us about the history of the island.
Following the talk we had lunch at Dangar Depot. The café was right next to the wharf and as well as delicious food we enjoyed fabulous water views and a welcoming cool breeze.
It proved to be a memorable day.
Photos From Dangar Island Trip
Mt Penang Gardens - Tuesday 26th November
The trip to Mt Penang Gardens on Tuesday 26 November is being done in conjunction with the Gardening group. See Gardening for more details.
Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
November Dining Out
At the last meeting, a number of you indicated you would still like to have a dining out session end of November.
Please reply to Douglas's email ASAP so he can organise something for say last week in November.
At the last meeting, a number of you indicated you would still like to have a dining out session end of November.
Please reply to Douglas's email ASAP so he can organise something for say last week in November.
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
Details of the next Probus Garden Group outing are:
Mt Penang Gardens
Date – 26 November
Time – 9.00am
Meet at Heritage Park – off Old Castle Hill Road – where we’ll organise car-pooling (would people please let me know if they’re prepared to drive). Cars parked there for the day should be safe as the park backs on to houses - we’ve had no problems in the past when we’ve used this location as our meeting spot.
The Photography and Day Trip group members have agreed to join us.
If anyone would prefer to meet us at the gardens, the address is 16 The Avenue, Kariong - approx 60km trip. The best way to drive to the gardening is up the M1 and take the Gosford turn off, which goes on to the Central Coast Hwy. The Avenue is a very short distance then left turn.
Would the Photography and Day Trip Group members please let me know if they’d like to join us, as the a café/ restaurant at the Gardens where we’ll have lunch have asked for number so they can ensure catering is covered.
The Mt Penang Gardens website can be found HERE.
If anyone would like more details – please call Sue Small
Mt Penang Gardens
Date – 26 November
Time – 9.00am
Meet at Heritage Park – off Old Castle Hill Road – where we’ll organise car-pooling (would people please let me know if they’re prepared to drive). Cars parked there for the day should be safe as the park backs on to houses - we’ve had no problems in the past when we’ve used this location as our meeting spot.
The Photography and Day Trip group members have agreed to join us.
If anyone would prefer to meet us at the gardens, the address is 16 The Avenue, Kariong - approx 60km trip. The best way to drive to the gardening is up the M1 and take the Gosford turn off, which goes on to the Central Coast Hwy. The Avenue is a very short distance then left turn.
Would the Photography and Day Trip Group members please let me know if they’d like to join us, as the a café/ restaurant at the Gardens where we’ll have lunch have asked for number so they can ensure catering is covered.
The Mt Penang Gardens website can be found HERE.
If anyone would like more details – please call Sue Small
Welcome to our beautiful gardens.
Opened in November 2003, Mt Penang Gardens is considered an enduring and radical contribution to public garden design in Australia. Its distinctive design by Anton James sets it apart from the traditional botanical garden. His garden within a garden produces an understated landscape that is less manicured and in a constant state of being. It continues to evolve today.
12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways.Individual ‘gardens’ are set on and around a large sculptural plateau and walled spaces, abstract pergolas, fountains, ponds, cascades and a 35 metre cantilevered steel footbridge.
Over 8 hectares of native beauty.
Along with waterways and stunning summer aquatic gardens, you’ll find that over 70% of the plants are native to Australia. Marvel at the creative ways in which modern landscapes and Australian native flora blend together to produce amazing seasonal displays.
Take the discovery trail
There is something new to experience all year round as you meander through the Gardens. You can hug a bulbous Bottle Tree; wonder at the Dragon Garden’s strange cacti and succulents; be fascinated by the Wondabyne Stone Sculptures; or admire the stunning water lilies and lotus flowers in our Aquatic Garden. From drought tolerant displays to our playful puddle gardens, every pathway opens up a new world of discovery at Mt Penang Gardens.
“The suitability of the site for an enormous game of hide and seek did not escape me. You are never really sure what to expect when making the next turn.” JMD Design director Anton James.
Opened in November 2003, Mt Penang Gardens is considered an enduring and radical contribution to public garden design in Australia. Its distinctive design by Anton James sets it apart from the traditional botanical garden. His garden within a garden produces an understated landscape that is less manicured and in a constant state of being. It continues to evolve today.
12 unique garden rooms, sculptures and cascading waterways.Individual ‘gardens’ are set on and around a large sculptural plateau and walled spaces, abstract pergolas, fountains, ponds, cascades and a 35 metre cantilevered steel footbridge.
Over 8 hectares of native beauty.
Along with waterways and stunning summer aquatic gardens, you’ll find that over 70% of the plants are native to Australia. Marvel at the creative ways in which modern landscapes and Australian native flora blend together to produce amazing seasonal displays.
Take the discovery trail
There is something new to experience all year round as you meander through the Gardens. You can hug a bulbous Bottle Tree; wonder at the Dragon Garden’s strange cacti and succulents; be fascinated by the Wondabyne Stone Sculptures; or admire the stunning water lilies and lotus flowers in our Aquatic Garden. From drought tolerant displays to our playful puddle gardens, every pathway opens up a new world of discovery at Mt Penang Gardens.
“The suitability of the site for an enormous game of hide and seek did not escape me. You are never really sure what to expect when making the next turn.” JMD Design director Anton James.
Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Golf Group November 2019
TBA
Leader - Terry Ridge
TBA
Leader - Terry Ridge
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
Probus Investment Group - November
The Investment Group met on Tuesday 19th November at the home of David Antonjuk. The presentation topic for the day was “An introduction to investing in shares – a naïve investor’s view of investing in shares”.
The presentation prompted discussion and it was great to see all of us either asking questions or contributing with their comments, knowledge and/or experiences. I for one, certainly came away with more knowledge and understanding and I was the one who prepared the presentation!
Thanks to all who attended. Another highlight of the day (I hope) was the “Danish Apple Cake” I baked – everyone said they enjoyed it. [The PIG now even have the recipe!]
Finally, due to the upcoming festive season, the next Investment Group Meeting will now be held on Tuesday 18th February.
Leader - David Antonjuk
Bare Foot Bowls November 2019
Our next scheduled bowls day in November clashed with the cruise & in December, the Hills club will be down to only 1 green, which is fully booked out for the month. So it looks like no bowls will be available until Feb. 2020.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
MEN'S CLUB - September
On Thursday 31st October seven of us went to to Williamtown Airport to see the Fighter World museum.
It was a hot and very hazy day which didn't help in taking good clear photos of the F/A-18A/B Hornets that were taking off, flying around and landing during the day.
However one keen photographer, with a large telescopic lens, was taking photos of the Hornets for a lady whose son was one of the Hornet co-pilots and five exellent and he emailed five close up photos. These can be seen below.
There were a number of older fighters, dating back to a second world war spitfire, as well as a Mirage, F111-C, Aermacchi (Macchi).
We had our morning tea coffees at Maca's and lunch at the Fighter World cafe.
A good day was had by all!
Our Next Outing:
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
Photos From Fighter World Trip
Hello Members
Our next Mixed Social Will be Next Monday
25/11/2019
Castle Hill RSL
11.00am
Bistro Area
This will be our last meeting for the year I hope you all are able to join us Kim&Sue 🌲🌲🌲🌲
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
OPAL CARD TRIPS
I’m now seeking suggestions for out next trip which will possibly be October next year.
Max Henderson
I’m now seeking suggestions for out next trip which will possibly be October next year.
Max Henderson
Leader - Max Henderson
Probus Photography Group Report
November 2019
At the last meeting we discussed travel photos and macro photos.
This month’s theme will be flowers.
There is a Garden group excursion to Mt Penang Botanical Gardens on Tuesday Nov 26th which will be an opportunity for flower and macro shots. Photographers are welcome to come along.
We decided to have a macro flower workshop on Thurs Nov 28th late morning at the Shenstone residence.
- Photo Reviews
Gerard Siddle – Travel Photos
Sue Small – Travel photos
Keith Ball – Macro photos
Bain Shenstone – Shadow photos
This Month’s Photo Project Themes
- Flowers
Activities Currently Scheduled
Date Tuesday Nov 26th
Activity type Field Trip with the Garden Group
Subject Mt Penang Botanical Gardens
Location 16 The Avenue, Kariong
Meeting Time 09:00 Heritage Park (off Castle Hill Rd) for car pooling
Meeting point Heritage Park, or at the Gardens
Next Planning/Review Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday 4th Dec 2019, 7:30pm
Venue: Shenstone Residence
Leaders - Bain Shenstone & Rob Clarke
Photos By Members Of The Photography Group
Ten Pin Bowling Report
Ten pin Bowling took place on 18 0ctober.
A special thank you to Cliff who filled in during my absence.
The scores were very close on the day with Ken Lewis bowling well & Toni having the bragging rights in the Smith household.
I have elected to cancel Ten Pin Bowling for November given the large number of bowlers going on the cruise.
I would normally not schedule a game in December given the third Friday is only five days before X’mas however, in light of there being no bowling in November, I will send out am “sms” on the Friday before (13/12) to determine the level of interest.
Ten pin Bowling took place on 18 0ctober.
A special thank you to Cliff who filled in during my absence.
The scores were very close on the day with Ken Lewis bowling well & Toni having the bragging rights in the Smith household.
I have elected to cancel Ten Pin Bowling for November given the large number of bowlers going on the cruise.
I would normally not schedule a game in December given the third Friday is only five days before X’mas however, in light of there being no bowling in November, I will send out am “sms” on the Friday before (13/12) to determine the level of interest.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report - October 2019
We are a small group that play every Monday morning at 9.00am at West Pennant Hills Sports Club, we do have fun though.
Come along and join us, 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
We are a small group that play every Monday morning at 9.00am at West Pennant Hills Sports Club, we do have fun though.
Come along and join us, 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 November 2019
Les Miserables:
Our first theatre party for 2020 will be to one of the world's most iconic musicals, the multi-award winning classic, Les Misérables presented by Packemin at Parramatta Riverside Theatre on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 7:30pm.
Based on Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables is a poignant, emotional story that follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's lifelong struggle for redemption after being imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. Once released he remains an outcast of society and in a stroke of desperation breaks his parole to gain his freedom. Police inspector Javert vows to hunt him down and bring Valjean to justice.
Set amidst the political upheaval of a developing France, accompanied by wonderful score, including musical theatre hits such as I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home and One Day More, Les Misérables is a must-see classic
Tickets are just $47 with payment required by 15 December 2019
Please pay into the West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account.
Please quote your surname and “Le Mis”
October / November Activity:
Since our October meeting we have attended three great outings to Billy Elliot, Cirque Du Soleil and Honk with a combined 84 attendees hopefully, something for everybody.
Again thank-you to all, for your support and we hope you can join us at one of our theatre parties next year.
Les Miserables:
Our first theatre party for 2020 will be to one of the world's most iconic musicals, the multi-award winning classic, Les Misérables presented by Packemin at Parramatta Riverside Theatre on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 7:30pm.
Based on Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables is a poignant, emotional story that follows ex-convict Jean Valjean's lifelong struggle for redemption after being imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. Once released he remains an outcast of society and in a stroke of desperation breaks his parole to gain his freedom. Police inspector Javert vows to hunt him down and bring Valjean to justice.
Set amidst the political upheaval of a developing France, accompanied by wonderful score, including musical theatre hits such as I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home and One Day More, Les Misérables is a must-see classic
Tickets are just $47 with payment required by 15 December 2019
Please pay into the West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account.
Please quote your surname and “Le Mis”
October / November Activity:
Since our October meeting we have attended three great outings to Billy Elliot, Cirque Du Soleil and Honk with a combined 84 attendees hopefully, something for everybody.
Again thank-you to all, for your support and we hope you can join us at one of our theatre parties next year.
Photos From Cirque Du Soleil
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Mid-West NSW Adventure April 2020
Mid-West NSW Adventure 27th April to 1st May, 2020
So far we have 28 people interested in the Mid-West of NSW Adventure planned for April 27th to May 1st 2020.
Indicative cost for Hotel (Based on twin share) and Coach Tours is $500 per head. All other costs including lunch, dinner and other activities will be covered by the participants separately.
Please make a deposit of $200 per head to the activities account to secure your booking by 20th December.
Planned Itinerary below. Hope to see you there!
Mid-West Adventure Committee
So far we have 28 people interested in the Mid-West of NSW Adventure planned for April 27th to May 1st 2020.
Indicative cost for Hotel (Based on twin share) and Coach Tours is $500 per head. All other costs including lunch, dinner and other activities will be covered by the participants separately.
Please make a deposit of $200 per head to the activities account to secure your booking by 20th December.
Planned Itinerary below. Hope to see you there!
Mid-West Adventure Committee
Monday27th April
Travel to Orange via Blue Mountains. Lunch in Bathurst. Check in to Mercure Hotel. Dinner at The Greenhouse Orange RSL at 7PM.
Tuesday 28th April
Free time to explore Orange City in the morning. Coach pickup at 12 Noon for afternoon tour of 3 wineries, Heifer Station, Patina Winery and Small Acres Cider, then on to Manildra for dinner at the Royal Hotel at 6PM and an old time movie at the Amusu theatre and Museum. Coach return to Mercure Hotel Orange.
Wednesday 29th April
Free time in Orange all day for walking, shopping, golf, sight-seeing. Suggestions-
Thursday 30th April
Coach pick up at 8AM at the Mercure Hotel. Travel to Canowindra. Visit Noojee Lea Farm to see a working farm with a beautiful historical homestead and gardens. Lunch at Montrose House at Canowindra. Travel to Forbes- a beautiful gold rush town, with similarities to Ballarat and Bendigo, historic buildings and streetscape, centred around a landscape lake. Return to Mercure Hotel in Orange around 6.00PM. Dinner at Royal Hotel at 7PM.
Friday 1st May
Breakfast and more sightseeing. Return to Sydney at Leisure. Visit Mayfield Garden at Oberon on the way home.
Travel to Orange via Blue Mountains. Lunch in Bathurst. Check in to Mercure Hotel. Dinner at The Greenhouse Orange RSL at 7PM.
Tuesday 28th April
Free time to explore Orange City in the morning. Coach pickup at 12 Noon for afternoon tour of 3 wineries, Heifer Station, Patina Winery and Small Acres Cider, then on to Manildra for dinner at the Royal Hotel at 6PM and an old time movie at the Amusu theatre and Museum. Coach return to Mercure Hotel Orange.
Wednesday 29th April
Free time in Orange all day for walking, shopping, golf, sight-seeing. Suggestions-
- Golf at Wentworth Golf Club or Orange Ex Services Golf Club
- Orange Botanic Gardens, Cook Park
- Mout Canobolas and Lake Canobolas
- The Orange Heritage Walking Trail
- Duntry League House
- Shopping and Coffee/lunch in the city centre
Thursday 30th April
Coach pick up at 8AM at the Mercure Hotel. Travel to Canowindra. Visit Noojee Lea Farm to see a working farm with a beautiful historical homestead and gardens. Lunch at Montrose House at Canowindra. Travel to Forbes- a beautiful gold rush town, with similarities to Ballarat and Bendigo, historic buildings and streetscape, centred around a landscape lake. Return to Mercure Hotel in Orange around 6.00PM. Dinner at Royal Hotel at 7PM.
Friday 1st May
Breakfast and more sightseeing. Return to Sydney at Leisure. Visit Mayfield Garden at Oberon on the way home.
Leaders - Tony & Glenda Coote
Next Walk
Next walk is on Tuesday 26th Nov, at 9:50am for a 10am walk-off.
The walk will be the Blue Gum Walk at Hornsby, which is only a 25 minute drive from Castle Hill, and it is a 2 hr walk of moderate grade. The walk is in a Blue Gum Forest
So:
Next walk is on Tuesday 26th Nov, at 9:50am for a 10am walk-off.
The walk will be the Blue Gum Walk at Hornsby, which is only a 25 minute drive from Castle Hill, and it is a 2 hr walk of moderate grade. The walk is in a Blue Gum Forest
So:
- We will meet at Rosemead Road Park, corner of Rosemead Road and Lockinvar Place, Hornsby, plenty of parking on side of road,
- Walk is expected to take two & half hours with a break
- Bring walking shoes, water, a hat, sun screen, and snack food as we will be stopping at the midpoint.
- There are no toilets.
- There is no cafe on this walk. We can drive to a café or pub after the walk
- The walk is of moderate grade, plenty of up & down hill. Good exercise.
- It is not a race, and there will people to assist with a helping hand.
- We have a choice of café or pub after the walk on Coronation St Hornsby.
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Enio Dona
Wine and Cheese
Wine & Cheese was held on November 1st with a Halloween theme . Around 30 people came dressed in all manner of ghoulish attire and bringing ghostly food.A great time was enjoyed by all.
December W&C will be on the Friday 13th and will be at the Carritt’s residence.-Xmas theme
Wine & Cheese was held on November 1st with a Halloween theme . Around 30 people came dressed in all manner of ghoulish attire and bringing ghostly food.A great time was enjoyed by all.
December W&C will be on the Friday 13th and will be at the Carritt’s residence.-Xmas theme
Leader Julie Shenstone
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