Newsletter No. 39 - February 2020
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Newsletter No. 39 - February 2020
President's Report
Tony Coote President
Hi fellow members
The recent heavy rains, while welcome, have put a “damper” on some of our recent events such as golf. March should bring back more activities to our calendar with Walking resuming on March 10th after a summer break to avoid the heat.
We did manage to avoid most of the rain on our day trip to Gosford. What a fabulous day out. 29 of us explored the Gosford Art Gallery and Japanese Gardens, then boarded the Lady Kendall 2 for a very extensive tour of Brisbane waters and right down to the Hawkesbury river entrance. Lunch, a glass or two, and good friends. Thanks Helen, it was a great way to spend a day out.
I also went along to Investment Group at David Antonjuk’s house. We have a growing group and the monthly topics are interesting and always generate lots of discussion. David shows off his culinary skills by baking us a great cake or slice each month. Come along. Experienced investors and learners are all welcome.
A reminder to always take an Iphone or Camera with you to activities. We often miss out on opportunities to showcase our great activities in the Newsletter.
On Tuesday 18th February we had our last committee meeting for this Probus Year. The meeting was largely devoted to preparation for our Annual General Meeting. I would like to thank the entire committee for all their hard work to make all aspects of our club work so well. They are a cohesive and energetic team. Well done all.
Its all about Fun and Fellowship! Come along as often as you can and enjoy your Probus Club!
Hi fellow members
The recent heavy rains, while welcome, have put a “damper” on some of our recent events such as golf. March should bring back more activities to our calendar with Walking resuming on March 10th after a summer break to avoid the heat.
We did manage to avoid most of the rain on our day trip to Gosford. What a fabulous day out. 29 of us explored the Gosford Art Gallery and Japanese Gardens, then boarded the Lady Kendall 2 for a very extensive tour of Brisbane waters and right down to the Hawkesbury river entrance. Lunch, a glass or two, and good friends. Thanks Helen, it was a great way to spend a day out.
I also went along to Investment Group at David Antonjuk’s house. We have a growing group and the monthly topics are interesting and always generate lots of discussion. David shows off his culinary skills by baking us a great cake or slice each month. Come along. Experienced investors and learners are all welcome.
A reminder to always take an Iphone or Camera with you to activities. We often miss out on opportunities to showcase our great activities in the Newsletter.
On Tuesday 18th February we had our last committee meeting for this Probus Year. The meeting was largely devoted to preparation for our Annual General Meeting. I would like to thank the entire committee for all their hard work to make all aspects of our club work so well. They are a cohesive and energetic team. Well done all.
Its all about Fun and Fellowship! Come along as often as you can and enjoy your Probus Club!
Secretarial
Correspondence In
I have received an email from PSPL informing us of the new appointments to the PSPL Board.
An email has been sent from PSPL with the forms required to be filled in by the committee and returned to them for the Annual payment of Capitation fees, Magazine fees and email addresses and updated information on committee members.
Over the past few weeks I have been receiving Nomination forms for the 2020-2021 club committee.
Correspondence Out
Email to all members re the updated email address for nomination forms.
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
I have received an email from PSPL informing us of the new appointments to the PSPL Board.
An email has been sent from PSPL with the forms required to be filled in by the committee and returned to them for the Annual payment of Capitation fees, Magazine fees and email addresses and updated information on committee members.
Over the past few weeks I have been receiving Nomination forms for the 2020-2021 club committee.
Correspondence Out
Email to all members re the updated email address for nomination forms.
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 January 2020
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st January 2020 $1732.09
Interest .07
Closing cash balance 31st January 2020 $1732.16
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st January 2020 $3752.98
Interest 1.34
Deposits 3281.00 Dangar Is, Mid-West, Les Misérables, Gosford
Payments (987.00)
Closing cash balance 31st January 2020 $6048.32
The main activity for the month was deposits for Mid-West tour, and Gosford Cruise as well as a payment to close Les Misérables.
The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activity Balance
Mid-West Tour 4350.00
Gosford Cruise 1092.00
Total 5442.00
TERM DEPOSIT
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo at 1.85%. Estimated interest to date is $52.71.
INTEREST
For the year to date, we have received $1.41 in interest from both the transaction accounts.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus stands at $605.00.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
2nd February 2020
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st January 2020 $1732.09
Interest .07
Closing cash balance 31st January 2020 $1732.16
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st January 2020 $3752.98
Interest 1.34
Deposits 3281.00 Dangar Is, Mid-West, Les Misérables, Gosford
Payments (987.00)
Closing cash balance 31st January 2020 $6048.32
The main activity for the month was deposits for Mid-West tour, and Gosford Cruise as well as a payment to close Les Misérables.
The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activity Balance
Mid-West Tour 4350.00
Gosford Cruise 1092.00
Total 5442.00
TERM DEPOSIT
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo at 1.85%. Estimated interest to date is $52.71.
INTEREST
For the year to date, we have received $1.41 in interest from both the transaction accounts.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus stands at $605.00.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
2nd February 2020
Membership
Just a reminder of our Club policies for attendance at meetings and activities.
As you are aware our Probus year ends 31 March 2020, and we are planning for the new Probus year.
If you are not intending to renew your membership could you please let me know ASAP?
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
- Members are expected to attend a minimum of 10 functions (meetings and/or activities) per Probus year (April to March).
- Visitors may only attend a maximum of 3 functions (meetings and/or activities) per Probus year.
As you are aware our Probus year ends 31 March 2020, and we are planning for the new Probus year.
If you are not intending to renew your membership could you please let me know ASAP?
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Guest Speaker At February Meeting -Alisa Vartuli - Fred Hollows Foundation
Alisa Vartuli, works at The Fred Hollows Foundation as the Communications Coordinator.
She helps manage the branding content and awareness activities for The Foundation, recently she worked on the national event The Fred Hollows Humanity Award in which Year 6 students across Australia are nominated for displaying acts of kindness and compassion. She enjoys cooking for others and trying new food in her spare time.
The Fred Hollows Foundation now works in more than 25 countries and has restored sight to over two and a half million people worldwide. This couldn’t have been achieved without the overwhelming support of the Australian public. We’re as determined now as ever to end avoidable blindness. 4 out of 5 people who are blind don't need to be – there remains so much to do.
Fred's work continues very much in the way it started: by just getting on with it. The Foundation trains doctors, nurses and healthcare workers, distributes antibiotics, raises money for much needed equipment and medical facilities and performs eye operations exactly like the ones Fred did more than 30 years ago.
When someone's sight is restored, it gives people the chance for a better life. They're able to work, go to school and provide for their families. Fred believed that everyone, no matter whether they were rich or poor, had the right to affordable eye care. Our work won't stop until the injustice of avoidable blindness is completely eradicated in Australia and in the rest of the world.
We believe, without a doubt, this will one day be accomplished.
For more information on what the Fred Hollows Foundation does click HERE.
She helps manage the branding content and awareness activities for The Foundation, recently she worked on the national event The Fred Hollows Humanity Award in which Year 6 students across Australia are nominated for displaying acts of kindness and compassion. She enjoys cooking for others and trying new food in her spare time.
The Fred Hollows Foundation now works in more than 25 countries and has restored sight to over two and a half million people worldwide. This couldn’t have been achieved without the overwhelming support of the Australian public. We’re as determined now as ever to end avoidable blindness. 4 out of 5 people who are blind don't need to be – there remains so much to do.
Fred's work continues very much in the way it started: by just getting on with it. The Foundation trains doctors, nurses and healthcare workers, distributes antibiotics, raises money for much needed equipment and medical facilities and performs eye operations exactly like the ones Fred did more than 30 years ago.
When someone's sight is restored, it gives people the chance for a better life. They're able to work, go to school and provide for their families. Fred believed that everyone, no matter whether they were rich or poor, had the right to affordable eye care. Our work won't stop until the injustice of avoidable blindness is completely eradicated in Australia and in the rest of the world.
We believe, without a doubt, this will one day be accomplished.
For more information on what the Fred Hollows Foundation does 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
Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 26th February At 1 PM
Lunch after our next meeting will be at Pennant Hills Bowling Club – 1pm. No need to pre-pay anything, just let me know if you can make it so I can reserve seats.
Bev
Bev
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 29th January (Rob Clarke)
ANZAC DAY BBQ - Saturday 25th April
On Anzac Day Sat 25th April, we will have a BBQ at Cumberland State Forest, Bellamy Picnic Area – 10.30am for 11.00am.
We have had the event successfully there for the last few years. Bring food & drinks, chairs etc. If anyone has a portable bbq (Webber Q or similar) please let me know as we also byo the equipment. We usually decorate the pavilion so please bring along decorations.
Bev
We have had the event successfully there for the last few years. Bring food & drinks, chairs etc. If anyone has a portable bbq (Webber Q or similar) please let me know as we also byo the equipment. We usually decorate the pavilion so please bring along decorations.
Bev
Annual Giant Rotary Book Sale
WPH & Cherrybrook Rotary club are holding their 2020 annual giant book sale on Friday 13th (9am-5pm), Saturday 14th (9am - 5pm) and Sunday 15th (11am - 2pm) at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church, 134 Newline Rd Cherrybrook (opposite Cherrybrook Public School)
We are looking for donations of books in good condition, original CDs, DVDs, records & sheet music.
Please Note: We are unable to accept text books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, damaged or dirty books, magazines, coffee table books, Readers Digest & condensed books.
If you have any books, CDs, DVDs or records you would like to donate, please call our HOTLINE on 0468 330 667 for details of the nearest dropoff point.
For more information please go to the book sale webpage HERE.
If you would like to come help us to sort books on Saturday 29th February & Tuesday 10th March (9am to 12.30pm - 1pm to 4.30pm - or both time slots) at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church, 134 Newline Rd Cherrybrook, please call the hotline above & let them know.
We would appreciate your help!
We are looking for donations of books in good condition, original CDs, DVDs, records & sheet music.
Please Note: We are unable to accept text books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, damaged or dirty books, magazines, coffee table books, Readers Digest & condensed books.
If you have any books, CDs, DVDs or records you would like to donate, please call our HOTLINE on 0468 330 667 for details of the nearest dropoff point.
For more information please go to the book sale webpage HERE.
If you would like to come help us to sort books on Saturday 29th February & Tuesday 10th March (9am to 12.30pm - 1pm to 4.30pm - or both time slots) at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church, 134 Newline Rd Cherrybrook, please call the hotline above & let them know.
We would appreciate your help!
Glenhaven Rotary Trivia Night - Saturday 29th February
Glenhaven Rotary are holding a trivia night on Saturday 29th February, 6.30pm for 7.00pm, at the Castle Hill Bowling Club.
Cost is $25 per person, BYO nibbles and purchase drinks from the bar.
Funds raised will go to drought/fire relief.
Get your friends & rellies together and book tables of 8 (up to 10 if you know each other well!).
If you would like to attend as individuals they will place you at a table and you can make new friends.
Cost is $25 per person, BYO nibbles and purchase drinks from the bar.
Funds raised will go to drought/fire relief.
Get your friends & rellies together and book tables of 8 (up to 10 if you know each other well!).
If you would like to attend as individuals they will place you at a table and you can make new friends.
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.
Duty Roster - February 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
Please provide your contributions for the February Newsletter by Friday 13th March.
Please email to Glenda Coote or Bev Davison for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2020 3
Please provide your contributions for the February Newsletter by Friday 13th March.
Please email to Glenda Coote or Bev Davison for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2020 3
Click on activity to go straight there!
| Activity Group | Leaders |
| Book Challenge | Sue Calabrese |
| Book Club | Bev Davison |
| Bridge | David Antonjuk |
| 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 |
| 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
After the flurry of reading over Summer, our reading total in the Spring/Summer Challenge is now 30! Not bad for only 5 participants! There’s only a few weeks left in the challenge now, so after an initial goal total of 29 – now met – we should be able to add another few before the challenge ends. The reviews by the readers have been really great to send you onto a different path of reading.
With the coming of the AGM and a new Probus Year, we will continue our reading with the Curl up and Read Challenge to take us through the colder months. It will run from March to to August. We’d love you to join us, 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. The more readers the wider the range you get to know about.
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
After the flurry of reading over Summer, our reading total in the Spring/Summer Challenge is now 30! Not bad for only 5 participants! There’s only a few weeks left in the challenge now, so after an initial goal total of 29 – now met – we should be able to add another few before the challenge ends. The reviews by the readers have been really great to send you onto a different path of reading.
With the coming of the AGM and a new Probus Year, we will continue our reading with the Curl up and Read Challenge to take us through the colder months. It will run from March to to August. We’d love you to join us, 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. The more readers the wider the range you get to know about.
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
Report February 2020
We next meet on 20th February at Julie Shenstone’s home to discuss My brilliant friend by Elena Ferrante. We will meet again on 16th April.
We meet at eight weekly intervals at 7.30pm. Future dates are 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us, just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
We next meet on 20th February at Julie Shenstone’s home to discuss My brilliant friend by Elena Ferrante. We will meet again on 16th April.
We meet at eight weekly intervals at 7.30pm. Future dates are 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join us, just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Cards Report February Newsletter
Friday 24 January we had a great night of cards at the Dural Country Club.
We had 22 playing and 18 for dinner beforehand.
Our next evening will be Friday 28 February.
An email will be sent out approximately 1 week before to give you details and for you to let me know if you will be attending for dinner and/or playing cards.
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Friday 24 January we had a great night of cards at the Dural Country Club.
We had 22 playing and 18 for dinner beforehand.
Our next evening will be Friday 28 February.
An email will be sent out approximately 1 week before to give you details and for you to let me know if you will be attending for dinner and/or playing cards.
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Cycling Group March 2020
Six of our members went on our March ride around Iron Cove. It was a very pleasant day out in perfect weather. We rode the circuit twice then settled in for a well-earned coffee and snack. Three riders from Thornleigh Probus Club have also joined us on recent rides.
For our March ride on Wednesday 4th March, we will travel to Chittaway Bay on the Central Coast. We ride from Chittaway Bay to The Entrance. Its all on cycle tracks and is mostly flat along the shores of Tuggerah Lake.
There are lots of water views and the birdlife is abundant. There are some good places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat at The Entrance. The ride is 11 Km each way and we return the way we came.
We will meet at the Cherrybrook Community Centre at 9AM in the carpark and can rideshare. Please bring water and sun protection. Those that wish to meet at Chittaway Bay, please plan to be there for 10.15AM. Address for the start point is Chittaway Bay Lions Park corner of Lake Edge Avenue and Thomas Walker Drive.
Tony Coote and Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Six of our members went on our March ride around Iron Cove. It was a very pleasant day out in perfect weather. We rode the circuit twice then settled in for a well-earned coffee and snack. Three riders from Thornleigh Probus Club have also joined us on recent rides.
For our March ride on Wednesday 4th March, we will travel to Chittaway Bay on the Central Coast. We ride from Chittaway Bay to The Entrance. Its all on cycle tracks and is mostly flat along the shores of Tuggerah Lake.
There are lots of water views and the birdlife is abundant. There are some good places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat at The Entrance. The ride is 11 Km each way and we return the way we came.
We will meet at the Cherrybrook Community Centre at 9AM in the carpark and can rideshare. Please bring water and sun protection. Those that wish to meet at Chittaway Bay, please plan to be there for 10.15AM. Address for the start point is Chittaway Bay Lions Park corner of Lake Edge Avenue and Thomas Walker Drive.
Tony Coote and Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Cruise Brisbane Waters on the Lady Kendall 2 - Wednesday 12th February 2020
Twenty – nine Probus members car-pooled to the Gosford Regional Gallery. Lisa, a local artist gave us a conducted tour of the gallery’s two exhibitions. The first was the Gosford Art Prize 1970 – 2020 which was first awarded by Russell Drysdale. It has played a significant role in the cultural life of the Central coast for 50 years. The exhibition commemorates the 50 year history of the prize told through a wide variety of paintings and ceramics from the Central Coast Council collection and contemporary work from the most awarded and exhibited artists of the last 20 years.
The second exhibition was ‘Through Two Decades’ by Helen Geier. In 1970 Sir Russell Drysdale awarded a young Helen Geier ‘ Best Painting by a Local Artist’ in the very first Gosford Art Prize. She went on to become an awarded Australian artist exhibiting nationally and internationally.
We were also given a guided tour of the Japanese Edogawa Gardens. The gardens are based on a traditional Shuyu or strolling – style garden and have been designed in accordance with the original principles of the Japanese Heian period (700AD).
At 1.00pm we boarded the Lady Kendall 2 for a two and a half hour lunch cruise around Brisbane Waters. We avoided the rain and thoroughly enjoyed the friendship, food and views.
The second exhibition was ‘Through Two Decades’ by Helen Geier. In 1970 Sir Russell Drysdale awarded a young Helen Geier ‘ Best Painting by a Local Artist’ in the very first Gosford Art Prize. She went on to become an awarded Australian artist exhibiting nationally and internationally.
We were also given a guided tour of the Japanese Edogawa Gardens. The gardens are based on a traditional Shuyu or strolling – style garden and have been designed in accordance with the original principles of the Japanese Heian period (700AD).
At 1.00pm we boarded the Lady Kendall 2 for a two and a half hour lunch cruise around Brisbane Waters. We avoided the rain and thoroughly enjoyed the friendship, food and views.
Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
Photos From Cruise Brisbane Waters on the Lady Kendall 2 (Hilda Somerfield, Tony Coote, Bob Carritt)
20 Gardening Group members attended the February Bunnings Garden Session. This month we heard about “Neutrog”, an Australian owned and based company which started out producing naturally sourced products to sell to Aussie farmers. Since then it has grown to include soil enriching products for gardeners as well as farmers and the company’s products are now in big demand internationally.
2 of our members had their ‘lucky number’ tickets drawn, enabling them to select products that had been explained during the presentation.
Lorenza won the first prize and selected a bale of ‘whoflungdung’, a poultry manure based natural “super mulch”.
Additionally, we all received 2 sample size bottles of ‘gogo juice’ (a pro-biotic liquid for soil and plants), a booklet on the companies product range to enable us to determine which products are best for specific gardening needs as well as the usual free plant and coffee which we all enjoyed while having a nice catch up chat after the presentation.
2 of our members had their ‘lucky number’ tickets drawn, enabling them to select products that had been explained during the presentation.
Lorenza won the first prize and selected a bale of ‘whoflungdung’, a poultry manure based natural “super mulch”.
Additionally, we all received 2 sample size bottles of ‘gogo juice’ (a pro-biotic liquid for soil and plants), a booklet on the companies product range to enable us to determine which products are best for specific gardening needs as well as the usual free plant and coffee which we all enjoyed while having a nice catch up chat after the presentation.
The Bunnings Gardening Group topic for March will be “worm farming and composting”
Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Golf Group February 2020
Our February game was not played at Asquith, Carnarvon or even Muirfield and was not played at North Ryde either due to the much needed rain.
16 Fabulous Probus Golfers were to enjoy a day on the course, this was not to be.
Our next outing and first for the 2020 year will be in March 06th and will be at Asquith Golf Course, (subject to weather conditions).
I have a confirmed booking at the Course for 2 x 18 hole groups teeing off at 8:34 and 8:41 respectively, and 2 x 9 hole groups teeing off at 10:05 and 10:12 respectively.
Our February game was not played at Asquith, Carnarvon or even Muirfield and was not played at North Ryde either due to the much needed rain.
16 Fabulous Probus Golfers were to enjoy a day on the course, this was not to be.
Our next outing and first for the 2020 year will be in March 06th and will be at Asquith Golf Course, (subject to weather conditions).
I have a confirmed booking at the Course for 2 x 18 hole groups teeing off at 8:34 and 8:41 respectively, and 2 x 9 hole groups teeing off at 10:05 and 10:12 respectively.
The format will be an “Alternate Shot Event”, so teams will be selected were equal numbers allow otherwise standard play of 18 or 9 holes will be the order of the day.
This is a new format for us so I expect it should be lots of fun for that participate, there will be prizes for the (2nd) second, (4th) fourth & last place getters.
Please advise by email with your intention to participate or not, once I have the numbers additional players wanting to play will have to go a wait list.
Please let Terry or Tony (2T’s) know if you will or will not be playing. Also if you need a cart, and if joining the group for lunch afterwards.
The sign up sheet will be at the March General Meeting although it will cutting it close.
Terry & Tony
This is a new format for us so I expect it should be lots of fun for that participate, there will be prizes for the (2nd) second, (4th) fourth & last place getters.
Please advise by email with your intention to participate or not, once I have the numbers additional players wanting to play will have to go a wait list.
Please let Terry or Tony (2T’s) know if you will or will not be playing. Also if you need a cart, and if joining the group for lunch afterwards.
The sign up sheet will be at the March General Meeting although it will cutting it close.
Terry & Tony
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
Investment Group - January 2020
After a two month sabbatical over the Christmas/New year period, the Investment Group was up and running again on Tuesday 18th February. The meeting was well attended with 13 participants and we also welcomed a new member, Ray Heaton.
The topic for the meeting was ‘Super as a “Life Style” provider. Understanding Retail, Industry and Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF)’. Tony Coote took up the cudgels of tacking this wide ranging topic and put together an excellent presentation, which as was expected, stimulated a lot questions and much
discussion, which made for a most interesting and informative meeting.
The next meeting will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday 17th March. Topic and venue for the next Investment Group meeting to be advised.
Leader - David Antonjuk
After a two month sabbatical over the Christmas/New year period, the Investment Group was up and running again on Tuesday 18th February. The meeting was well attended with 13 participants and we also welcomed a new member, Ray Heaton.
The topic for the meeting was ‘Super as a “Life Style” provider. Understanding Retail, Industry and Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF)’. Tony Coote took up the cudgels of tacking this wide ranging topic and put together an excellent presentation, which as was expected, stimulated a lot questions and much
discussion, which made for a most interesting and informative meeting.
The next meeting will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday 17th March. Topic and venue for the next Investment Group meeting to be advised.
Leader - David Antonjuk
Bare Foot Bowls December 2019
In December, the Hills club was down to only 1 green, which was fully booked out for the month. So it looks like no bowls will be available until Feb. 2020.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
MEN'S CLUB - February
Next Men’s Group is on Thursday 19th March - venue TBA.
On Thursday 20th February 8 members played snooker at the Dural Country Club & all had a great time!
Leader - Rene Beutler
Hello Members
Our next Mixed Social Will be Next Monday
24th February
Castle Hill RSL
11.00am
Bistro Area
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
MOVIE GROUP
At our February movie day, Movie Group Members split up to see a several difference movies.
This included:
1917 - During World War I, two British soldiers -- Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake -- receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cross over into enemy territory to deliver a message that could potentially save 1,600 of their fellow comrades.
Midway - On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese forces launch a devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. naval base in Hawaii. Six months later, the Battle of Midway commences on June 4, 1942, as the Japanese navy once again plans a strike against American ships in the Pacific. For the next three days, the U.S. Navy and a squad of brave fighter pilots engage the enemy in one of the most important and decisive battles of World War II.
Dolittle - Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure.
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood - Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel's jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.
As per our usual routine, we then all met up for lunch and a good catch up chat.
Our next Movie Day will be on Tuesday, 3rd March. Movie options will be emailed for Movie group members nearer to the day.
Please let Sue know if you’re interested in being added to the Gardening and/or Movie email group lists to be kept up to date of the activities.
At our February movie day, Movie Group Members split up to see a several difference movies.
This included:
1917 - During World War I, two British soldiers -- Lance Cpl. Schofield and Lance Cpl. Blake -- receive seemingly impossible orders. In a race against time, they must cross over into enemy territory to deliver a message that could potentially save 1,600 of their fellow comrades.
Midway - On Dec. 7, 1941, Japanese forces launch a devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. naval base in Hawaii. Six months later, the Battle of Midway commences on June 4, 1942, as the Japanese navy once again plans a strike against American ships in the Pacific. For the next three days, the U.S. Navy and a squad of brave fighter pilots engage the enemy in one of the most important and decisive battles of World War II.
Dolittle - Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on an epic adventure to a mythical island to find the cure.
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood - Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel's jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.
As per our usual routine, we then all met up for lunch and a good catch up chat.
Our next Movie Day will be on Tuesday, 3rd March. Movie options will be emailed for Movie group members nearer to the day.
Please let Sue know if you’re interested in being added to the Gardening and/or Movie email group lists to be kept up to date of the activities.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
OPAL CARD TRIPS
I’m now seeking suggestions for out next trip which will possibly be October 2020.
Max Henderson
I’m now seeking suggestions for out next trip which will possibly be October 2020.
Max Henderson
Leader - Max Henderson
Probus Photography Group Report - February 2020
Group members met at the Shenstone residence in early February. We discussed general photos and potential activities for this year.
We decided to undertake a morning shoot at the Boothtown Aqueduct (see below)
This month’s theme is Australian Landscapes (see photos below).
Year Activities
Program Planning
This Month’s Photo Project Themes
Activities Currently Scheduled – Nil past February at this stage
Next Planning/Review Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday 4th March 2020, 7:30pm
Venue: Clarke Residence
Leaders - Bain Shenstone & Rob Clarke
Group members met at the Shenstone residence in early February. We discussed general photos and potential activities for this year.
We decided to undertake a morning shoot at the Boothtown Aqueduct (see below)
This month’s theme is Australian Landscapes (see photos below).
Year Activities
Program Planning
- Field Trips
- Wentworthville Aquaduct outing Monday 9 March 2020. Further details to follow. The Boothtown Aqueduct is a heritage-listed 19th-century water bridge in Greystanes, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1888, the aqueduct was built to cross a valley to carry water from Prospect Reservoir to residents of Greater Western Sydney. Part of the Lower Prospect Canal Reserve, the aqueduct was the longest continuous concrete work of its kind in Australia in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It was listed on November 1991 in the New South Wales Heritage Database (Wikipedia)
- Other outings suggested including Balaka Falls in Carlingford, Homebush Bay, BMX, City/Urban
- Wentworthville Aquaduct outing Monday 9 March 2020. Further details to follow. The Boothtown Aqueduct is a heritage-listed 19th-century water bridge in Greystanes, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1888, the aqueduct was built to cross a valley to carry water from Prospect Reservoir to residents of Greater Western Sydney. Part of the Lower Prospect Canal Reserve, the aqueduct was the longest continuous concrete work of its kind in Australia in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It was listed on November 1991 in the New South Wales Heritage Database (Wikipedia)
- Workshops
- Nil in February
- Nil in February
- Presentations
- Decided to continue to bring both set subject and “open“ subject photos to discuss
This Month’s Photo Project Themes
- Australian Landscapes
Activities Currently Scheduled – Nil past February at this stage
Next Planning/Review Meeting
Date & Time: Wednesday 4th March 2020, 7:30pm
Venue: Clarke Residence
Leaders - Bain Shenstone & Rob Clarke
Boothtown Aqueduct
Photos By Members Of The Photography Group
Ten Pin Bowling Report - February
We had 12 bowlers for February including Ray who came along for the first time.
On the playing front the Max, Ken & David stood out whilst all the girls bowled well with Jeanette & Toni just shading an unlucky Hilda.
Our next event will take place on Friday 20 March at Zone Bowling’s Castle Hill venue (3 Salisbury St) commencing at 1.45pm.
As usual, I will be texting a week out from play those members who have participated previously together with those who have expressed an interest in playing to ascertain who wishes to participate.
Again for those members who have not previously expressed an interest to participate and wish to do so, there will be a registration sheet available at the Club’s monthly meeting. Alternatively, you can contact me directly by phone.
We had 12 bowlers for February including Ray who came along for the first time.
On the playing front the Max, Ken & David stood out whilst all the girls bowled well with Jeanette & Toni just shading an unlucky Hilda.
Our next event will take place on Friday 20 March at Zone Bowling’s Castle Hill venue (3 Salisbury St) commencing at 1.45pm.
As usual, I will be texting a week out from play those members who have participated previously together with those who have expressed an interest in playing to ascertain who wishes to participate.
Again for those members who have not previously expressed an interest to participate and wish to do so, there will be a registration sheet available at the Club’s monthly meeting. Alternatively, you can contact me directly by phone.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report- February 2020
We still meet every Monday morning at 9.00am at West Pennant Hills Sports Club, a small group but we have fun.
We would welcome more players so why not come along and join us.
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 still meet every Monday morning at 9.00am at West Pennant Hills Sports Club, a small group but we have fun.
We would welcome more players so why not come along and join us.
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 February 2020
Les Miserables:
Tickets are now finalised for our first theatre party for 2020, the multi award winning classic, Les Misérables presented by Packemin at Parramatta Riverside Theatre on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 7:30pm.
We have 29 members and guests attending that evening and we will distribute the tickets at our February meeting (scheduled on the same day as the show performance) or in the theatre foyer if not attending the meeting that day. We have already sent out a reminder email to all those who have already subscribed.
Disney’s Frozen:
We have currently reserved 31 seats for the Australian premiere season of Disney’s Frozen at the Capitol Theatre, Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 7:00pm cost is $78 including return bus. Frozen opened on Broadway on March 22, 2018 and has since set (and subsequently broken!) four St. James Theatre house records. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said “Frozen is one of the most highly acclaimed, sought after musicals currently in production. It is a global cultural sensation, and we are thrilled to have secured the musical adaption for Sydney.
To view a trailer for Frozen click HERE
This needs to be finalised by 31 March to secure this outstanding price!!
Remittance Details:
Please pay into the West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Frozen”
Other Shows coming up in 2020:
We are currently looking at a number of opportunities for the coming year including, Pricilla Queen of the Desert (16-31 May 2020), Mama Mia (10-25 October) Willoughby Theatre Co., Concourse Theatre Chatswood, Kinky Boots (10-18 July 2020) Sydney Youth Musical Theatre, Hornsby RSL Club.
Also, just announced, The Tony® and Olivier Award winning musical Come From Away at the State Theatre with 30 seats reserved on Wednesday 9 September 2020 cost will be $78 plus bus.
This show tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers as a result of 9/11 and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them all. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Les Miserables:
Tickets are now finalised for our first theatre party for 2020, the multi award winning classic, Les Misérables presented by Packemin at Parramatta Riverside Theatre on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 7:30pm.
We have 29 members and guests attending that evening and we will distribute the tickets at our February meeting (scheduled on the same day as the show performance) or in the theatre foyer if not attending the meeting that day. We have already sent out a reminder email to all those who have already subscribed.
Disney’s Frozen:
We have currently reserved 31 seats for the Australian premiere season of Disney’s Frozen at the Capitol Theatre, Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 7:00pm cost is $78 including return bus. Frozen opened on Broadway on March 22, 2018 and has since set (and subsequently broken!) four St. James Theatre house records. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said “Frozen is one of the most highly acclaimed, sought after musicals currently in production. It is a global cultural sensation, and we are thrilled to have secured the musical adaption for Sydney.
To view a trailer for Frozen click HERE
This needs to be finalised by 31 March to secure this outstanding price!!
Remittance Details:
Please pay into the West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Please quote your surname and “Frozen”
Other Shows coming up in 2020:
We are currently looking at a number of opportunities for the coming year including, Pricilla Queen of the Desert (16-31 May 2020), Mama Mia (10-25 October) Willoughby Theatre Co., Concourse Theatre Chatswood, Kinky Boots (10-18 July 2020) Sydney Youth Musical Theatre, Hornsby RSL Club.
Also, just announced, The Tony® and Olivier Award winning musical Come From Away at the State Theatre with 30 seats reserved on Wednesday 9 September 2020 cost will be $78 plus bus.
This show tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers as a result of 9/11 and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them all. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Mid-West NSW Adventure April 2020
Mid-West NSW Adventure 27th April to 1st May, 2020
So far 31 people have paid their deposit for the Mid-West of NSW Adventure planned for April 27th to May 1st 2020. Final payments are due by the end of February, at which time we will close off bookings to allow us time to finalise all the arrangements.
Total cost is $542 per head for hotel, coach hire, and meals / activity entrance costs on the tours. Please make the final payment of $342 per head by 29th February. All other costs including breakfast, lunch, dinner and other activities will be covered by the participants separately. Breakfast is available at the Services Club next to the hotel.
Below is our final detailed itinerary.
So far 31 people have paid their deposit for the Mid-West of NSW Adventure planned for April 27th to May 1st 2020. Final payments are due by the end of February, at which time we will close off bookings to allow us time to finalise all the arrangements.
Total cost is $542 per head for hotel, coach hire, and meals / activity entrance costs on the tours. Please make the final payment of $342 per head by 29th February. All other costs including breakfast, lunch, dinner and other activities will be covered by the participants separately. Breakfast is available at the Services Club next to the hotel.
Below is our final detailed itinerary.
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Monday27th April
Travel to Orange via Blue Mountains. Lunch in Bathurst? Check in to Mercure Hotel. Dinner at The Orange Services Club at 7PM.
Tuesday 28th April
Free time to explore Orange City in the morning. Coach pickup at 12 Noon for afternoon tour of wineries. Lunch at Heifer Station with tasting, then more tasting at Swinging Bridge Winery. Then on to Manildra for dinner at the Royal Hotel at 6PM and at 7.30 PM old time movies 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-
7PM Dinner at Mr Lim’s Orange. (Upmarket Fusion Cuisine, BYO)
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. Visit Rosnay Wines then Lunch at Montrose House at Canowindra. (BYO) 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 Canobolas Hotel at 7PM.
Friday 1st May
Breakfast and more sightseeing. Return to Sydney at Leisure. Visit Mayfield Garden at Oberon on the way home. Lunch at the Gardens Café?
Travel to Orange via Blue Mountains. Lunch in Bathurst? Check in to Mercure Hotel. Dinner at The Orange Services Club at 7PM.
Tuesday 28th April
Free time to explore Orange City in the morning. Coach pickup at 12 Noon for afternoon tour of wineries. Lunch at Heifer Station with tasting, then more tasting at Swinging Bridge Winery. Then on to Manildra for dinner at the Royal Hotel at 6PM and at 7.30 PM old time movies 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 G C or Orange Ex Services GC (Pack the golf clubs?)
- Orange Botanic Gardens, Cook Park
- Mount Canobolas and Lake Canobolas (Why not bring bicycles?)
- The Orange Heritage Walking Trail
- Shopping and Coffee/lunch in the city centre
7PM Dinner at Mr Lim’s Orange. (Upmarket Fusion Cuisine, BYO)
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. Visit Rosnay Wines then Lunch at Montrose House at Canowindra. (BYO) 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 Canobolas Hotel at 7PM.
Friday 1st May
Breakfast and more sightseeing. Return to Sydney at Leisure. Visit Mayfield Garden at Oberon on the way home. Lunch at the Gardens Café?
Leaders - Tony & Glenda Coote
Next Walk
WYNYARD to CIRCULAR QUAY via BARANGAROO
Tuesday 10th March
We will have a gentle introduction for our first walk in 2020. This easy, flat walk of about 4 kilometres will allow us to check the development of the new Barangaroo waterfront, including the new Crown Casino building that is starting to dominate the area, and the new Metro train station that is currently under construction.
We will walk what is known as The Wulugul Walk around the Barangaroo waterfront headland with its beautiful landscaping and water views. We will then continue on past the finger wharves and beneath the harbour bridge until we reach Circular Quay. If anyone is particularly keen, they could walk out past the opera house and on to Woolloomooloo wharf.
The walk to Circular Quay will take about an hour and half depending on how many stops people wish to make. There is plenty to see including The Cutaway, Wellama display and Stargazers Lawn. We can have coffee in one of the many coffee shops beneath the finger wharves along Hickson Road.
Arrangements: Catch a train from Cherrybrook or Castle Hill around 9.30 am and all meet up at Wharf Number 2 on the bay at 10.30 am. To get to Wharf Number 2 take the Barangaroo exit (number 4) from Wynyard station and continue through the exit tunnel, up the escalators at the end of the tunnel, then continue straight ahead until you reach the waterfront. You can’t miss Wharf 2.
Enio will lead this walk as I will be away.
WYNYARD to CIRCULAR QUAY via BARANGAROO
Tuesday 10th March
We will have a gentle introduction for our first walk in 2020. This easy, flat walk of about 4 kilometres will allow us to check the development of the new Barangaroo waterfront, including the new Crown Casino building that is starting to dominate the area, and the new Metro train station that is currently under construction.
We will walk what is known as The Wulugul Walk around the Barangaroo waterfront headland with its beautiful landscaping and water views. We will then continue on past the finger wharves and beneath the harbour bridge until we reach Circular Quay. If anyone is particularly keen, they could walk out past the opera house and on to Woolloomooloo wharf.
The walk to Circular Quay will take about an hour and half depending on how many stops people wish to make. There is plenty to see including The Cutaway, Wellama display and Stargazers Lawn. We can have coffee in one of the many coffee shops beneath the finger wharves along Hickson Road.
Arrangements: Catch a train from Cherrybrook or Castle Hill around 9.30 am and all meet up at Wharf Number 2 on the bay at 10.30 am. To get to Wharf Number 2 take the Barangaroo exit (number 4) from Wynyard station and continue through the exit tunnel, up the escalators at the end of the tunnel, then continue straight ahead until you reach the waterfront. You can’t miss Wharf 2.
Enio will lead this walk as I will be away.
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Enio Dona
Wine and Cheese
February’s Wine & Cheese was hosted by Cathy & David Turner. Around 40 people enjoyed a lovely evening of food, drink and great conversation.
March’s W & C will be held at the Coote’s residence on Friday 20th March(note that this is the 3rd Friday).
February’s Wine & Cheese was hosted by Cathy & David Turner. Around 40 people enjoyed a lovely evening of food, drink and great conversation.
March’s W & C will be held at the Coote’s residence on Friday 20th March(note that this is the 3rd Friday).
Leader Julie Shenstone
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