President's Report
President’s Report – August
Unfortunately there is not a lot to report. The club continues to limp along with only outdoor or remote type activities occurring. It would seem that this is the regime under which we will have to operate for some time yet. Our thanks go to the Activity Leaders of Golf, Tennis, Photography, Book Club, Book Challenge and Walking who have continued to organise some activities for us.
We only hope that the Bateman’s Bay trip that Max and his band of helpers have in plan can still go ahead in October. We will also have a Zoom meeting on Wednesday 26th where Toni Smith has organised another excellent guest speaker.
Until more relaxed times, please exercise caution and stay in touch with your fellow Probus members.
Best wishes
Bob Carritt
Secretarial
Correspondence In
A copy of the National Insurance Coverage 20-21 from PSPLA
Correspondence Out
None
A copy of the National Insurance Coverage 20-21 from PSPLA
Correspondence Out
None
Bev Dona
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
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Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
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Email received From Probus South Pacific
10 August 2020
Dear Management Committee,
Across the globe many individuals, communities and businesses are adjusting to a new reality. Over the last few months, we have been amazed to see the many innovative ideas Probians have utilised to stay connected.
It is the strong connections formed through Probus that have helped so many members adapt in these challenging times. Now more than ever, members appreciate the value of belonging to our Community.
To celebrate Probus and in turn build awareness of the benefits of belonging to our Community, we are pleased to announce an annual Probus Day.
Raising awareness of Probus plays an important part of our overall marketing strategy. Our marketing plan, which includes Probus Day, was developed before COVID-19, and while there are still challenging times ahead, we cannot lose sight of the value of the social connections that Probus provides.
This annual celebration will be held on 1 October 2020 – this date is known as the United Nations Day of Older Persons across the world. International days like this are used to raise awareness and for our Community in Australia and New Zealand, it will be known as Probus Day. A day where we will celebrate what is great about Probus and actively promote it in our part of the world.
We are writing to you as leaders of your Club to encourage you to consider a celebration to recognise Probus Day. We understand that with the varying restrictions, some celebrations and events may be low-key or may even be conducted in a virtual format. The method of celebration should not be the primary focus but rather the celebration itself.
For the inaugural Probus Day, this year’s theme is Staying Connected and Active with Probus – the key to happy retirement.
We do understand that there are some Clubs that may not be meeting, we also understand that some areas have far greater restrictions than others. The celebrations can be as small or as large as a Club would like. Celebrations can occur any day during the month of October in line with our values of fun, friendship and fellowship and we hope your Club will consider participating in Probus Day in some way.
Over the coming few weeks, we will share ideas and material to assist Clubs in their Probus Day plans.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
To print a copy of this letter, please click here for pdf, or here for Microsoft Word.
Yours in Probus friendship,
Silvana Martignago
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Management Committee,
Across the globe many individuals, communities and businesses are adjusting to a new reality. Over the last few months, we have been amazed to see the many innovative ideas Probians have utilised to stay connected.
It is the strong connections formed through Probus that have helped so many members adapt in these challenging times. Now more than ever, members appreciate the value of belonging to our Community.
To celebrate Probus and in turn build awareness of the benefits of belonging to our Community, we are pleased to announce an annual Probus Day.
Raising awareness of Probus plays an important part of our overall marketing strategy. Our marketing plan, which includes Probus Day, was developed before COVID-19, and while there are still challenging times ahead, we cannot lose sight of the value of the social connections that Probus provides.
This annual celebration will be held on 1 October 2020 – this date is known as the United Nations Day of Older Persons across the world. International days like this are used to raise awareness and for our Community in Australia and New Zealand, it will be known as Probus Day. A day where we will celebrate what is great about Probus and actively promote it in our part of the world.
We are writing to you as leaders of your Club to encourage you to consider a celebration to recognise Probus Day. We understand that with the varying restrictions, some celebrations and events may be low-key or may even be conducted in a virtual format. The method of celebration should not be the primary focus but rather the celebration itself.
For the inaugural Probus Day, this year’s theme is Staying Connected and Active with Probus – the key to happy retirement.
We do understand that there are some Clubs that may not be meeting, we also understand that some areas have far greater restrictions than others. The celebrations can be as small or as large as a Club would like. Celebrations can occur any day during the month of October in line with our values of fun, friendship and fellowship and we hope your Club will consider participating in Probus Day in some way.
Over the coming few weeks, we will share ideas and material to assist Clubs in their Probus Day plans.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
To print a copy of this letter, please click here for pdf, or here for Microsoft Word.
Yours in Probus friendship,
Silvana Martignago
Chief Executive Officer
Treasurer
TREASURER’S REPORT For the Month of July 2020
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2020 $4070.66
Interest 0.16
New member badges (90.48)
Closing cash balance 31st July 2020 $3980.34
There has been very little activity in the General Account so far this month. The only transaction was to refund Jeff Swan for new member badges.
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2020 $15552.96
Interest 1.90
Bright 1000.00
Windsor 456.00
Payments -
Closing cash balance 31st July 2020 $17010.86
There has also been very little activity in the Activities Account. Two payments were received for the Bright trip and the remainder for the Windsor walk.
4 activities remain open at the end of the month:
Activity Balance
Bright trip 11600.00
Batemans Bay 3200.00
Frozen 702.00
Windsor 492.00
$16394.00
Add:
Interest received 11.88
Activities surplus 604.98
Bank balance $17010.86
TERM DEPOSIT
The $5,000 invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo matured on 9th July and has been rolled over for a further 12 months at an interest rate of 1.0%. Interest earned by the Term Deposit last year was $92.75.
INTEREST
For the year to date, we have received $11.88 in interest from both the general and activities accounts.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus stands at $604.98.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
3rd August 2020
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2020 $4070.66
Interest 0.16
New member badges (90.48)
Closing cash balance 31st July 2020 $3980.34
There has been very little activity in the General Account so far this month. The only transaction was to refund Jeff Swan for new member badges.
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st July 2020 $15552.96
Interest 1.90
Bright 1000.00
Windsor 456.00
Payments -
Closing cash balance 31st July 2020 $17010.86
There has also been very little activity in the Activities Account. Two payments were received for the Bright trip and the remainder for the Windsor walk.
4 activities remain open at the end of the month:
Activity Balance
Bright trip 11600.00
Batemans Bay 3200.00
Frozen 702.00
Windsor 492.00
$16394.00
Add:
Interest received 11.88
Activities surplus 604.98
Bank balance $17010.86
TERM DEPOSIT
The $5,000 invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo matured on 9th July and has been rolled over for a further 12 months at an interest rate of 1.0%. Interest earned by the Term Deposit last year was $92.75.
INTEREST
For the year to date, we have received $11.88 in interest from both the general and activities accounts.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus stands at $604.98.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
3rd August 2020
Membership
Just a reminder of our Club policies for attendance at meetings and activities.
Jeff Swan – Membership Officer
- 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.
Jeff Swan – Membership Officer
Welfare
Welfare Report – August
It was great last week to see a really good turnout at Rouse Hill for a walk that Enio had organized. Everyone was so happy to not only be able to get some exercise in the sun outside but catch up with each other and all their news. Marilyn Savic was walking much better since I had last seen her and she now has the magic 90-degree bend!
I have been in contact with a number of members.
John Cauchi is recovering well after breaking a bone in his foot. He’s making his way around in his moonboot but unfortunately being his right foot is unable to drive. He is fortunate to have good friends and family who drive him and keep in contact with him.
Irene Johnston is also recovering from a foot operation nearly 6 weeks ago. She’s scootering around the house so is still mobile. No driving though so has been housebound. She needs to keep the foot elevated as much as possible but hopefully after seeing the doctor next week she might be able to try putting some weight on it.
Manja Sheiles is recovering well after an eye operation. Time is the healer there. The other eye is to be done in September.
Sue Hackett’s granddaughter Sienna is now home from hospital after another operation on her ear. Sue said she is recovering well and is in good spirits.
Some exciting news for Flora Kortlepel, she has sold her house in record time. Congratulations Flora!
Mike McLeod was able to make the last golf day and caught up with the golfers after many months being absent. I know they all had a great day and a good catchup despite the wet weather at the end of their round!
Our new kitchen should be finished being installed and functional by next week so very excited!!
If you know of anyone needing help or support please let either myself or Terry Ridge know.
Cathy
Cathy Turner & Terry Ridge – Welfare Officers
It was great last week to see a really good turnout at Rouse Hill for a walk that Enio had organized. Everyone was so happy to not only be able to get some exercise in the sun outside but catch up with each other and all their news. Marilyn Savic was walking much better since I had last seen her and she now has the magic 90-degree bend!
I have been in contact with a number of members.
John Cauchi is recovering well after breaking a bone in his foot. He’s making his way around in his moonboot but unfortunately being his right foot is unable to drive. He is fortunate to have good friends and family who drive him and keep in contact with him.
Irene Johnston is also recovering from a foot operation nearly 6 weeks ago. She’s scootering around the house so is still mobile. No driving though so has been housebound. She needs to keep the foot elevated as much as possible but hopefully after seeing the doctor next week she might be able to try putting some weight on it.
Manja Sheiles is recovering well after an eye operation. Time is the healer there. The other eye is to be done in September.
Sue Hackett’s granddaughter Sienna is now home from hospital after another operation on her ear. Sue said she is recovering well and is in good spirits.
Some exciting news for Flora Kortlepel, she has sold her house in record time. Congratulations Flora!
Mike McLeod was able to make the last golf day and caught up with the golfers after many months being absent. I know they all had a great day and a good catchup despite the wet weather at the end of their round!
Our new kitchen should be finished being installed and functional by next week so very excited!!
If you know of anyone needing help or support please let either myself or Terry Ridge know.
Cathy
Cathy Turner & Terry Ridge – Welfare Officers
August Meeting Speaker - Hilary May Black - The Westmead Institute for Medical Research – Finding Cures, Saving Lives
Hilary is the Relationships Manager – Gifts in Wills at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR). She joined the WIMR Foundation, led by CEO Katrina Dowling, in August 2019. Hilary has worked in the “for purpose” field since 2015 engaging the community and fundraising for causes close to her heart. Prior to this Hilary was a lawyer with international law firms and, previously, a film production manager and secondary school teacher. She is delighted to have joined the passionate fundraising team and researchers at WIMR, making a difference to the health of people all around the world.
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is a leading Australian medical research institute. Based in the thriving Westmead Health Precinct its discoveries are having an impact all around the world. Many of our researchers are clinicians at Westmead Hospital, which helps us understand the health issues affecting patients, how they are impacted, and what diseases and conditions our research needs to focus on. In researching and developing new and effective treatments, cures and preventions for some of the world’s leading health issues, such as cancer, heart disease, mental illness and diabetes, we also aim to find the most cost-effective way to offer these treatments to the public.
WIMR is pioneering several new treatment options for a range of diseases based on precision medicine. These personalised treatments, diagnostic methods, and tests will minimise side effects, and maximise health outcomes for patients.
I also discuss how you can support WIMR and this ground-breaking research with plenty of time for your questions. Each presentation includes a short introductory film about WIMR and two short films featuring some of our key researchers being interviewed by Dr Caroline West about a major health challenge facing Australians today.
Finally, I discuss our key initiatives in response to the Covid-19 pandemic – a vaccine in development designed particularly for the elderly, and a predictive biomarker blood test to identify, once diagnosed, those who are most likely to need high-level care in hospital and those who can be safely cared for at home.
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is a leading Australian medical research institute. Based in the thriving Westmead Health Precinct its discoveries are having an impact all around the world. Many of our researchers are clinicians at Westmead Hospital, which helps us understand the health issues affecting patients, how they are impacted, and what diseases and conditions our research needs to focus on. In researching and developing new and effective treatments, cures and preventions for some of the world’s leading health issues, such as cancer, heart disease, mental illness and diabetes, we also aim to find the most cost-effective way to offer these treatments to the public.
WIMR is pioneering several new treatment options for a range of diseases based on precision medicine. These personalised treatments, diagnostic methods, and tests will minimise side effects, and maximise health outcomes for patients.
I also discuss how you can support WIMR and this ground-breaking research with plenty of time for your questions. Each presentation includes a short introductory film about WIMR and two short films featuring some of our key researchers being interviewed by Dr Caroline West about a major health challenge facing Australians today.
Finally, I discuss our key initiatives in response to the Covid-19 pandemic – a vaccine in development designed particularly for the elderly, and a predictive biomarker blood test to identify, once diagnosed, those who are most likely to need high-level care in hospital and those who can be safely cared for at home.
Photos From July Zoom Meeting (none taken)
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GENERAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM AT
10.30AM NEXT WEDNESDAY 26th August.
Zoom login details, including Meeting ID & Password have been emailed by Rob Clarke to all members.
If you want help in installing Zoom please let Andrew Little or Rob Clarke know.
Make sure you turn on your video. We ask you not to turn on your audio (ie MUTE AUDIO) as having to many people on audio makes it impossible for anyone to hear anything.
Bright trip - 19 to 29 April 2021
The trip to Bright is looking very promising with a Covid-19 vaccine likely to be available by the end of the year with the government securing enough doses to give it to everyone.
We have 51 confirmed travellers and we are unable to take any more people due to venue capacities. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list please email Rob Clarke.
Could everyone who is attending please deposit a further $200 per head into the activities folder by the end of September.
Account Name: West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Bank: Bendigo Bank – Galston Branch
Please put Bright and your name into the reference.
At this stage, all deposits are fully refundable.
If you have any questions on this trip please do not hesitate to call me.
Rob Clarke
Could everyone who is attending please deposit a further $200 per head into the activities folder by the end of September.
Account Name: West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account
Bank: Bendigo Bank – Galston Branch
Please put Bright and your name into the reference.
At this stage, all deposits are fully refundable.
If you have any questions on this trip please do not hesitate to call me.
Rob Clarke
Activities & Leaders
As a result of the sign-up sheets at the Foundation Meeting and expressions of interest on application forms we have set up numerous activities and interest groups.
Newsletter Copy Deadline
Please provide your contributions for the September Newsletter by Friday 11th September.
Please email to Enio Dona 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 09
Please provide your contributions for the September Newsletter by Friday 11th September.
Please email to Enio Dona 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 09
Click on activity to go straight there!
Activity Group | Leaders |
Book Challenge | Sue Calabrese |
Book Club | Bev Davison |
Bridge | Rob Clarke |
Cards | David Turner, Barbara Taylor |
Cycling | Bruce Bartle |
Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) | Helen Games |
Dining Out | Wendy Carritt |
Domestic Travel | Max Henderson |
Gardening | Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer |
Golf | Terry Ridge |
Investment Group | David Antonjuk |
Mens Club | Rene Beutler |
Mixed Social Group | Kim Nicholls |
Movies | Sue Small and Lorenza Powyer |
Overseas Travel | Looking For Leader |
Photography | Rob Clarke |
Ten Pin Bowling | Douglas Matthews |
Tennis | Bob Davison |
Theatre and Musicals | Bruce Bartle |
Walking Group | Bob Carritt & Enio Dona |
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
📚 The LAST MONTH of the CurlUpAndReadChallenge📚
CUARC comes to an end this month. Three of us have already reached our challenge so now everything else is just the icing on the cake. 6 new reads this month and a total of 44 books read since the beginning of March.
If you want to join us for the ‘Here Comes The Sun - PLEASE’ challenge that will run from September to February next year just search Facebook for WPH&D Book Challenge.
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White – What a HUMDINGER this was! A great follow up to his first novel “Nowhere Child”. He pulls you In from the start into an intriguing read slipping between the past and the present without you even realising it until…..
It’d make a great movie!
The Silent Invasion by James Bradley – Book 1 of a futuristic trilogy about an alien PANDEMIC!!!!! carried in spores. Quite topical really.
Mortal Remains by Kathy Reichs – a Book Club read about a female forensic anthropologist, working in the field of identifying and returning to the US, bodies of Americans who have died in past conflicts. A lot of medical and forensic details linked with crime and mistaken identities.
Great Pioneer Women of the Outback by Susanna de Vries – fascinating stories from the 1800’s to WWI. These women were tough and spirited, dealing with conditions we couldn’t imagine – relentless heat, dust, isolation, hostile wildlife, no medical facilities and never-ending backbreaking work. This book was made using their journals as a reference.
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante – the final of the four- book series, plus a sneaky short 5th book put onto the end that helped explain the whole thing thank goodness. Compelling reading though – the culmination of 4 books of some very disturbing moments – the mafia, child abuse, extreme poverty in Naples, child abduction (maybe??), adult self-pandering, the children brought up in this environment. Some sad moments, violent moments, happy moments – all in worth reading to the very end.
In the Name of Honour by Mukhtar Mai – a confronting look into the terrible ‘honour crime’ rape of the author. Rather than committing suicide (the normal way to deal with this horror), she takes her attackers to court. This book tells of her experiences, giving a look into the world of ancient tribal justice, illiteracy and poverty, and her fight against exceptional odds.
Leader - Sue Calabrese
📚 The LAST MONTH of the CurlUpAndReadChallenge📚
CUARC comes to an end this month. Three of us have already reached our challenge so now everything else is just the icing on the cake. 6 new reads this month and a total of 44 books read since the beginning of March.
If you want to join us for the ‘Here Comes The Sun - PLEASE’ challenge that will run from September to February next year just search Facebook for WPH&D Book Challenge.
The Wife and the Widow by Christian White – What a HUMDINGER this was! A great follow up to his first novel “Nowhere Child”. He pulls you In from the start into an intriguing read slipping between the past and the present without you even realising it until…..
It’d make a great movie!
The Silent Invasion by James Bradley – Book 1 of a futuristic trilogy about an alien PANDEMIC!!!!! carried in spores. Quite topical really.
Mortal Remains by Kathy Reichs – a Book Club read about a female forensic anthropologist, working in the field of identifying and returning to the US, bodies of Americans who have died in past conflicts. A lot of medical and forensic details linked with crime and mistaken identities.
Great Pioneer Women of the Outback by Susanna de Vries – fascinating stories from the 1800’s to WWI. These women were tough and spirited, dealing with conditions we couldn’t imagine – relentless heat, dust, isolation, hostile wildlife, no medical facilities and never-ending backbreaking work. This book was made using their journals as a reference.
The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante – the final of the four- book series, plus a sneaky short 5th book put onto the end that helped explain the whole thing thank goodness. Compelling reading though – the culmination of 4 books of some very disturbing moments – the mafia, child abuse, extreme poverty in Naples, child abduction (maybe??), adult self-pandering, the children brought up in this environment. Some sad moments, violent moments, happy moments – all in worth reading to the very end.
In the Name of Honour by Mukhtar Mai – a confronting look into the terrible ‘honour crime’ rape of the author. Rather than committing suicide (the normal way to deal with this horror), she takes her attackers to court. This book tells of her experiences, giving a look into the world of ancient tribal justice, illiteracy and poverty, and her fight against exceptional odds.
Leader - Sue Calabrese
Book Club - August 2020 Report
We had our zoom meeting on Thurs 6th August. Apologies to the group as I always forget to take a photo and only remembered after a few had already logged out, so only 5 of us left.
We discussed Mortal Remains by Kathy Reichs which wasn’t a group hit but kept us reading for another month. Our latest book is back to the library schedule, The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
We will meet again on 1st October. We will still hold our meetings via zoom for the time being, unless there is a dramatic change in restrictions. If there are I’ll liaise with the group.
Happy reading
Bev Davison
Leader - Bev Davison
We had our zoom meeting on Thurs 6th August. Apologies to the group as I always forget to take a photo and only remembered after a few had already logged out, so only 5 of us left.
We discussed Mortal Remains by Kathy Reichs which wasn’t a group hit but kept us reading for another month. Our latest book is back to the library schedule, The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
We will meet again on 1st October. We will still hold our meetings via zoom for the time being, unless there is a dramatic change in restrictions. If there are I’ll liaise with the group.
Happy reading
Bev Davison
Leader - Bev Davison
Cards Report
A couple of suggestions……
500 Trickster is a great website you can use to play 500.
You can play with friends or you can play against the computer and improve your skills!
Hearts classic card game is another website you can go to. Playing against the computer as a beginner, average player or a Pro all help in honing your card skills.
Beware though, they can be addictive and before you know it an hour or 2 has slipped by!!
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
A couple of suggestions……
500 Trickster is a great website you can use to play 500.
You can play with friends or you can play against the computer and improve your skills!
Hearts classic card game is another website you can go to. Playing against the computer as a beginner, average player or a Pro all help in honing your card skills.
Beware though, they can be addictive and before you know it an hour or 2 has slipped by!!
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Cycling Group: August 2020
On Wednesday 19 August 2020 we a group of 5 cycled both sides of the Parramatta River commencing from Wilson Park Silverwater via the railway bridge at Rhodes and back including morning coffee, great to catch up with you all again!
Our next ride is scheduled for Wednesday 9 September with details to follow shortly.
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
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
On Wednesday 19 August 2020 we a group of 5 cycled both sides of the Parramatta River commencing from Wilson Park Silverwater via the railway bridge at Rhodes and back including morning coffee, great to catch up with you all again!
Our next ride is scheduled for Wednesday 9 September with details to follow shortly.
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
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Unfortunately the "Windsor Wandering" trip had to be cancelled as Judith Dunn, the Historian, had to self isolate after being at a Church where someone was Covid 19 positive.
Helen has been unable to contact her as yet. Therefore Helen isn't able to determine whether this trip will be postponed or cancelled.
Those that put their names down for this trip will be contacted by email when Helen is able to contact Judith.
Helen has been unable to contact her as yet. Therefore Helen isn't able to determine whether this trip will be postponed or cancelled.
Those that put their names down for this trip will be contacted by email when Helen is able to contact Judith.
If you have any great ideas about trips for next year please let me know.
Leader - Helen Games
Dining out has been cancelled until further notice
Leader - Wendy Carritt
Batemans Bay Trip
Batemans Bay Trip, proposed amendment into two separate trips:
Mon 12 - Thur 15 and Mon 19 - Thur 22 October 2020
To try and satisfy current Covid requirements and reduce the risk to our members, we are considering the feasibility of two separate trips.
Covid Compliance
Given the size of our group (54) and current Covid restrictions, unless substantially relaxed over the next month, which appears unlikely, we have two options:
The requirements also result in an advised maximum of:
Having regard to numerous matters, we have prepared the following amended groups.
Please peruse for acceptance, including amended dates for those in Group A:
Mon 12 - Thur 15 and Mon 19 - Thur 22 October 2020
To try and satisfy current Covid requirements and reduce the risk to our members, we are considering the feasibility of two separate trips.
Covid Compliance
Given the size of our group (54) and current Covid restrictions, unless substantially relaxed over the next month, which appears unlikely, we have two options:
- Postpone indefinitely, or
- Move Group A forward a week, thus two separate trips with a current maximum of 26-28 in each group. It is also reasonable to expect the groups will be amended regarding activities & numbers.
- Maximum numbers for dining in clubs, hotels, restaurants and cafes, based on one person per four square metres of space, plus
- Bookings must not exceed ten with a maximum of ten per table
- Reduce contact or mingling between customer groups and tables wherever possible
- Tables and seating to support 1.5 metres of physical distance wherever possible
- Alcohol can only be consumed by seated customers
The requirements also result in an advised maximum of:
- 12 passengers for our preferred whale watching boat
- 28 passengers for the river cruise boat (currently not operating due to recent flooding).
Having regard to numerous matters, we have prepared the following amended groups.
Please peruse for acceptance, including amended dates for those in Group A:
Can you please email me by this Friday 28 August confirming your acceptance, as detailed above. Alternatively advise if you prefer:
Activities
As previously advised this is a very flexible trip with how much or little you do, including the number, if any, of the suggested activities is entirely up to you.
Our itinerary is:
Moruya is situated on the beautiful Moruya River, a country town in the traditional style with a number of historic buildings.
Bodella is a thriving community that offers diverse range of attractions, including the 1880s All Saints Church and its historic streetscape. You can also visit the famous Bodella dairy.
Narooma is a favourite holiday destination on land almost completely surrounded by the waters of Wagonga River, its estuary and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
It has numerous attractions including the waterside boardwalks (breakwalls), Montague Island, various whale watching cruises (we are there during peak season), “Lynch’s Hotel” and “The view - coffee & bites” café both provide a $M view and are great lunch options, fresh oysters (just before and on the northern side of the bridge) and the Visitors Centre-Museum of Lighthouse.
One of the better Whale Watching operators appears to be Montague Island Discovery Cruises: https://montagueislandtours.com.au/whale-watching/
It is recommended you take sea sick tablets prior to departing.
Time permitting the Heritage Listed village of Tilba Tilba is a further twenty minutes south (20km) of Narooma and includes a great bakery, leather goods, woodworks, antiques, cafes and a cheese factory.
https://www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/tours/merinda-cruises
Given we only had two couples who chose the whale watching and river cruise we don’t have the numbers to justify this option. Thus both are now Wednesday and your other experience, if any (Zoo or Narooma day trip) will need to be Tuesday.
Alternatively there are also numerous scenic drives sand coastal walks available around Batemans Bay.
https://www.southcoasttravelguide.com.au/drives#:~:text=The%20Batemans%20Bay%20to%20Moruya,approx%2070km%20of%20sealed%20road.
Evening Meals
TBA; will address these options once we are comfortable with the concept of two separate trips.
As previously suggested two are:
http://www.bayviewhotel.com.au/
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurants-g255316-Batemans_Bay_Eurobodalla_New_South_Wales
We have cancelled our initial plans for a “welcome night” as it does not comply with Covid requirements.
Car Pooling
Whilst we traditionally encourage carpooling, please consider Covid measures.
Rooms
Our hotel is Mariners on the Waterfront https://www.marinerswaterfront.com.au/
Located on the waterfront in Batemans Bay CBD and just a 2-minute walk from a choice of restaurants and shopping.
The bistro offers fresh seafood and Australian/Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Both cooked and continental breakfasts are available from 07:00-10:00 every morning. The lounge bar offers a relaxing place to enjoy a drink and a meal with friends or family. Fresh local Clyde River oysters are also available.
Nightly room rates (for our group booking) are-
With dinner requirements they can offer a 2 course alternate drop menu, with your choice of entree/main or main/dessert for $30-$35pp or order individually from the Bistro menu. They are also happy to look after any dietary requirements.
Hotel payments
Whilst the $100 deposit is refundable, please me let me know a.s.a.p. if you prefer to withdraw from this trip.
We will require the accommodation balance prior to the end of September.
All payments should be paid into the Activities Account and identified by your Surname & Mogo.
Costs
Except for the stated accommodation costs, it is best if all other costs, e.g. breakfasts, lunches, dinners and all activities, including cruises and zoo are paid for separately on the day, by the participants.
Other indicative costs:
Other
We have had six withdrawals for various reasons (deposits refunded) and gained two. Thus we currently have deposits for 28 rooms from 54 people.
If we proceed we need to ensure we are “Covid safe”, thus can you please consider the current changes/restrictions and advise me accordingly, as detailed above.
Any suggestions or questions please give me a call.
Max Henderson
Activity Leader
- To change groups
- Amend activities, combining the whale watching and river cruise is not an option, refer below
- Withdraw from the trip, if you are seriously contemplating withdrawing, please don’t wait another month as we need to be reasonably confident with our numbers prior to proceeding
- If you have the flexibility to do either trip
Activities
As previously advised this is a very flexible trip with how much or little you do, including the number, if any, of the suggested activities is entirely up to you.
Our itinerary is:
- Monday, enjoy a leisurely drive to Batemans Bay. We have identified four alternate routes that vary from about 310km to 340km (about four to four and half hours) , details will be provided later;
- M7, Hume Hwy to Picton Road and then Princess Hwy to Batemans Bay
- As per 1), except with a coastal detour from Kiama to Bomaderry/Nth Nowra
- M7, Hume Hwy via the Southern Highlands and Kangaroo Valley, then the Princess Hwy
- M7, Hume Hwy to Goulburn, then via Braidwood and the Kings Hwy
- Tuesday (not Wednesday), visit the amazing Mogo Zoo https://mogozoo.com.au/ and the historic gold rush village of Mogo (lunch option), both of which are within a 30 minute round trip of Bateman’s Bay.
- Wednesday (not Tuesday), road trip encompassing the various townships (such as Tomakin, Broulee, Mogo, Moruya, Tuross Head and Bodalla) south of Batemans Bay to Narooma. https://www.southcoast.com.au/eurobodalla
Moruya is situated on the beautiful Moruya River, a country town in the traditional style with a number of historic buildings.
Bodella is a thriving community that offers diverse range of attractions, including the 1880s All Saints Church and its historic streetscape. You can also visit the famous Bodella dairy.
Narooma is a favourite holiday destination on land almost completely surrounded by the waters of Wagonga River, its estuary and the sparkling Pacific Ocean.
It has numerous attractions including the waterside boardwalks (breakwalls), Montague Island, various whale watching cruises (we are there during peak season), “Lynch’s Hotel” and “The view - coffee & bites” café both provide a $M view and are great lunch options, fresh oysters (just before and on the northern side of the bridge) and the Visitors Centre-Museum of Lighthouse.
One of the better Whale Watching operators appears to be Montague Island Discovery Cruises: https://montagueislandtours.com.au/whale-watching/
It is recommended you take sea sick tablets prior to departing.
Time permitting the Heritage Listed village of Tilba Tilba is a further twenty minutes south (20km) of Narooma and includes a great bakery, leather goods, woodworks, antiques, cafes and a cheese factory.
- Wednesday Alternative, a leisurely day around Bateman’s Bay which may include a three hour lunch cruise with Merinda Cruises along the Clyde River, inclusive of lunch (fish & chips) and a stopover at Nelligen. Boarding from 11.00am, departing 11.30am and returning about 2.30pm.
https://www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/tours/merinda-cruises
Given we only had two couples who chose the whale watching and river cruise we don’t have the numbers to justify this option. Thus both are now Wednesday and your other experience, if any (Zoo or Narooma day trip) will need to be Tuesday.
Alternatively there are also numerous scenic drives sand coastal walks available around Batemans Bay.
https://www.southcoasttravelguide.com.au/drives#:~:text=The%20Batemans%20Bay%20to%20Moruya,approx%2070km%20of%20sealed%20road.
- Thursday, return home via for example Huskisson (lunch at the pub) and Berry (all those craft shops). Alternatively make this the beginning on a longer holiday and travel either further down the coast or visit Canberra via Braidwood, variation to the route 4 option.
Evening Meals
TBA; will address these options once we are comfortable with the concept of two separate trips.
As previously suggested two are:
- The Soldiers Club https://www.baysoldiers.com.au/dining-bars
- Our hotel bistro http://www.marinerswaterfront.com.au/bistro
http://www.bayviewhotel.com.au/
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurants-g255316-Batemans_Bay_Eurobodalla_New_South_Wales
We have cancelled our initial plans for a “welcome night” as it does not comply with Covid requirements.
Car Pooling
Whilst we traditionally encourage carpooling, please consider Covid measures.
Rooms
Our hotel is Mariners on the Waterfront https://www.marinerswaterfront.com.au/
Located on the waterfront in Batemans Bay CBD and just a 2-minute walk from a choice of restaurants and shopping.
The bistro offers fresh seafood and Australian/Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Both cooked and continental breakfasts are available from 07:00-10:00 every morning. The lounge bar offers a relaxing place to enjoy a drink and a meal with friends or family. Fresh local Clyde River oysters are also available.
Nightly room rates (for our group booking) are-
- Standard room $109 $327 for 3 nights
- Superior room $129 $387 for 3 nights
- Executive room $129 $387 for 3 nights
- Deluxe room $159 $477 for 3 nights
With dinner requirements they can offer a 2 course alternate drop menu, with your choice of entree/main or main/dessert for $30-$35pp or order individually from the Bistro menu. They are also happy to look after any dietary requirements.
Hotel payments
Whilst the $100 deposit is refundable, please me let me know a.s.a.p. if you prefer to withdraw from this trip.
We will require the accommodation balance prior to the end of September.
All payments should be paid into the Activities Account and identified by your Surname & Mogo.
Costs
Except for the stated accommodation costs, it is best if all other costs, e.g. breakfasts, lunches, dinners and all activities, including cruises and zoo are paid for separately on the day, by the participants.
Other indicative costs:
- Mogo Zoo $34.00pp ($29.00pp concession) admission for adults
- Whale Watching (Narooma) $79.00pp (group booking) for a 2.5 hour cruise
- Merinda River Cruises (Batemans Bay) $48.00pp ($45.00pp concession)
Other
We have had six withdrawals for various reasons (deposits refunded) and gained two. Thus we currently have deposits for 28 rooms from 54 people.
If we proceed we need to ensure we are “Covid safe”, thus can you please consider the current changes/restrictions and advise me accordingly, as detailed above.
Any suggestions or questions please give me a call.
Max Henderson
Activity Leader
In July we visited the Chinese Gardens of Friendship, at Darling Harbour and enjoyed strolling around the relaxing gardens, trying to be the first to spot the waterdragons sunning themselves on the rocks and the dragon flies relaxing on the plants.
As most of the cafes at Darling Harbour were closed, it gave us the opportunity to try a variety of the street stalls for our lunches while we enjoyed relaxing in the sun eating our lunches, sitting on the plinths and watching children playing / swimming in the water (completely soaked in July!!!).
As most of the cafes at Darling Harbour were closed, it gave us the opportunity to try a variety of the street stalls for our lunches while we enjoyed relaxing in the sun eating our lunches, sitting on the plinths and watching children playing / swimming in the water (completely soaked in July!!!).
Our September Garden Day, will be on 10 September
We’ll be visiting the Lisgar Gardens
Time - 10.00
Location – gardens located at the dead end of Lisgar Road Hornsby
The Gardens are a mix of old native forest and a large vary of camelias. There are steps from the street level down into the gardens. From there we can opt to stay on the upper levels or take some more steps to the lower levers. The last time I visited there, we spotted saw a wide variety of flower camellias as well as a wallaby hopping along though the lower level.
LUNCH
Following the walk around the gardens we’ll drive the short distance back to:
Hornsby RSL Club
4 High Street, Hornsby
Parking is available under the building and the ground floor bistro has a good variety of Asian and ‘good old Aussie’ style lunches.
Please let Sue Small know if you’re interested in having your name added to the Gardening Group list.
We’ll be visiting the Lisgar Gardens
Time - 10.00
Location – gardens located at the dead end of Lisgar Road Hornsby
The Gardens are a mix of old native forest and a large vary of camelias. There are steps from the street level down into the gardens. From there we can opt to stay on the upper levels or take some more steps to the lower levers. The last time I visited there, we spotted saw a wide variety of flower camellias as well as a wallaby hopping along though the lower level.
LUNCH
Following the walk around the gardens we’ll drive the short distance back to:
Hornsby RSL Club
4 High Street, Hornsby
Parking is available under the building and the ground floor bistro has a good variety of Asian and ‘good old Aussie’ style lunches.
Please let Sue Small know if you’re interested in having your name added to the Gardening Group list.
Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Golf Report August 2020
Hello again from the WPH&D Probus Golf Bunker (my study).
Our second Probus Golf day since Covid was another great success with 10 members participating at Muirfield Golf Club.
Due to golf carts being booked out well in advance two of our most treasured players were unable to attend. My apologies to Alan and Cliff.
Special mention goes to Mike Mcleod as he returns to our Probus Golf Group.
Our players all (except for those that harmed themselves the night before) had a wonderful but slightly damp day. Social distancing was well adhered to by all groups.
All credit goes to Elizabeth Wojtczak & Gerard Siddle for completing their nine holes and in the rain I might add. A golf ball prize goes to both for this outstanding effort.
A lunch was held afterwards at the Chinese Restaurant within the Club.
Our next game will be at Carnarvon 4th September 2020 thank you to Bruce Bartle for assisting with this booking.
I will forward the start sheet in the days prior for confirmation.
Yours in Fun, Fellowship & Friendship
Terry
Hello again from the WPH&D Probus Golf Bunker (my study).
Our second Probus Golf day since Covid was another great success with 10 members participating at Muirfield Golf Club.
Due to golf carts being booked out well in advance two of our most treasured players were unable to attend. My apologies to Alan and Cliff.
Special mention goes to Mike Mcleod as he returns to our Probus Golf Group.
Our players all (except for those that harmed themselves the night before) had a wonderful but slightly damp day. Social distancing was well adhered to by all groups.
All credit goes to Elizabeth Wojtczak & Gerard Siddle for completing their nine holes and in the rain I might add. A golf ball prize goes to both for this outstanding effort.
A lunch was held afterwards at the Chinese Restaurant within the Club.
Our next game will be at Carnarvon 4th September 2020 thank you to Bruce Bartle for assisting with this booking.
I will forward the start sheet in the days prior for confirmation.
Yours in Fun, Fellowship & Friendship
Terry
Leader - Terry Ridge
Movies August Report
Due to the ongoing restrictions, Events Cinemas haven’t released any new movies, other than a few childrens movies in time for the last school holidays.
As not of even the most loyal movie goers were eager to see “Sonic Hedgehog”, etc, we went straight to morning tea where we enjoyed a long relaxing catch up over brunch / lunch at Castle Hill Club.
Our September Movie day is scheduled for Tuesday1 September. As there seems to be no chance of any new movie releases, we’ll opt to again catch up at:
Castle Hill RSL Club
1 September
10.00am
to give us time to swap around tables to catch up with each other and share suggestions for Netflix, etc movies we’ve enjoyed watching as well as while relishing an enjoyable brunch and / or lunch (the fish and chips were a big hit last time) for those who choose to save cooking that evening.
All Probus members are welcome to come along to the RSL for morning tea and possibly stay on for lunch. Please let Sue Small know if you’re interested in having your name added to the Movie Group list.
Due to the ongoing restrictions, Events Cinemas haven’t released any new movies, other than a few childrens movies in time for the last school holidays.
As not of even the most loyal movie goers were eager to see “Sonic Hedgehog”, etc, we went straight to morning tea where we enjoyed a long relaxing catch up over brunch / lunch at Castle Hill Club.
Our September Movie day is scheduled for Tuesday1 September. As there seems to be no chance of any new movie releases, we’ll opt to again catch up at:
Castle Hill RSL Club
1 September
10.00am
to give us time to swap around tables to catch up with each other and share suggestions for Netflix, etc movies we’ve enjoyed watching as well as while relishing an enjoyable brunch and / or lunch (the fish and chips were a big hit last time) for those who choose to save cooking that evening.
All Probus members are welcome to come along to the RSL for morning tea and possibly stay on for lunch. Please let Sue Small know if you’re interested in having your name added to the Movie Group list.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
Probus Photography Group
The photography group meets fortnightly through Zoom or substitutes a meeting for an outing.
Facebook Site
There is also a Facebook site where members can post photos that are judged by the members. Even if you are not a keen photographer the Facebook site offers a lot of information on how to improve your photography.
The Facebook site is located at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254025278937219/?ref=group_header
If you would like to see the Facebook site, please put a request in from your Facebook page to join the group. If you are a member of our Probus club you will be granted access, you don’t need to join the photography meetings. There are currently 22 members who access the Facebook page which is nearing a quarter of the club’s membership.
Looking at the Facebook site shows that the standard of photography is clearly lifting as this is also demonstrated by the images in this report.
Photographic Exercise Between Meetings
At each meeting we learn some tips and tricks on how to take better photographs. Most members take photos on their I-Phones and Androids.
As we have had two meetings between the probus general meetings we have had two topics.
Meeting 1: Composition
Atthe first meeting we discussed what composition is and the members were asked to submit photos that demonstrated composition. What is very pleasing is that so many images are taken with I-Phones / androids.
Members vote on the night using the Facebook site to like up to three photos. For composition Santo won with this fabulous image of a camel driver. Congratulations Santo.
This image demonstrates that simplicity, due to the low number of elements in the photo enhances it (not to busy).
The image became the banner for the Facebook page for the next two weeks.
The photography group meets fortnightly through Zoom or substitutes a meeting for an outing.
Facebook Site
There is also a Facebook site where members can post photos that are judged by the members. Even if you are not a keen photographer the Facebook site offers a lot of information on how to improve your photography.
The Facebook site is located at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254025278937219/?ref=group_header
If you would like to see the Facebook site, please put a request in from your Facebook page to join the group. If you are a member of our Probus club you will be granted access, you don’t need to join the photography meetings. There are currently 22 members who access the Facebook page which is nearing a quarter of the club’s membership.
Looking at the Facebook site shows that the standard of photography is clearly lifting as this is also demonstrated by the images in this report.
Photographic Exercise Between Meetings
At each meeting we learn some tips and tricks on how to take better photographs. Most members take photos on their I-Phones and Androids.
As we have had two meetings between the probus general meetings we have had two topics.
Meeting 1: Composition
Atthe first meeting we discussed what composition is and the members were asked to submit photos that demonstrated composition. What is very pleasing is that so many images are taken with I-Phones / androids.
Members vote on the night using the Facebook site to like up to three photos. For composition Santo won with this fabulous image of a camel driver. Congratulations Santo.
This image demonstrates that simplicity, due to the low number of elements in the photo enhances it (not to busy).
The image became the banner for the Facebook page for the next two weeks.
Meeting 2: Composition – leading lines.
We continued with the composition theme and the photographic exercise was buildings which generally have good leading lines.
Congratulations to Rob for this image of Himeji Castle in Japan which is now our banner photograph on the Facebook site.
We continued with the composition theme and the photographic exercise was buildings which generally have good leading lines.
Congratulations to Rob for this image of Himeji Castle in Japan which is now our banner photograph on the Facebook site.
Attached are other images taken by members from the composition and buildings folders.
A special mention goes to Rosemary who took this image on an I-Phone using a vertical pano. This technique allowed Rosemary to capture the entire tree which was not possible without using this technique.
This technique can be used for buildings and anywhere where you just can’t fit the image into the frame.
A special mention goes to Rosemary who took this image on an I-Phone using a vertical pano. This technique allowed Rosemary to capture the entire tree which was not possible without using this technique.
This technique can be used for buildings and anywhere where you just can’t fit the image into the frame.
Bare Island Outing September 9 Departing at 4:45am
The next outing for the photography group will be to Bare Island La Perouse on September 9. We will need to meet at the island at 6:15 am to catch the sunrise over the rock shelf to the island. This means a 4:45 am start!!
Next Meetings
Due to the large number of photographs now being submitted (due to the growing number of people) we are limiting the number of photos entered to two per person. This will cut down on the meeting time.
Rob Clarke
Leaders - Rob Clarke & Bain Shenstone
The next outing for the photography group will be to Bare Island La Perouse on September 9. We will need to meet at the island at 6:15 am to catch the sunrise over the rock shelf to the island. This means a 4:45 am start!!
Next Meetings
- Next Zoom Meeting: September 3 at 7:30pm
Due to the large number of photographs now being submitted (due to the growing number of people) we are limiting the number of photos entered to two per person. This will cut down on the meeting time.
Rob Clarke
Leaders - Rob Clarke & Bain Shenstone
Composition Photos
Building Photos
Tin Pin Bowling - August
With active cases of Covid 19 in the area, the decision was taken to cancel the ten pin bowling activity for August.
A game is scheduled for 2pm 18th September.
With the situation in relation to the pandemic constantly changing, a decision will be made closer to the day as to whether or not this will go ahead.
With active cases of Covid 19 in the area, the decision was taken to cancel the ten pin bowling activity for August.
A game is scheduled for 2pm 18th September.
With the situation in relation to the pandemic constantly changing, a decision will be made closer to the day as to whether or not this will go ahead.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report - August 2020
Weather permitting, we are playing every Monday currently starting around 9.15am (warm-up) play around 9.30am.
We have also decided to play a second time each week so we will also meet at the same time on Tuesday morning.
We are a small group but we enjoy ourselves. If anyone wants to join in please give me a call.
Cheers
Bob Davison
Leader - Bob Davison
Weather permitting, we are playing every Monday currently starting around 9.15am (warm-up) play around 9.30am.
We have also decided to play a second time each week so we will also meet at the same time on Tuesday morning.
We are a small group but we enjoy ourselves. If anyone wants to join in please give me a call.
Cheers
Bob Davison
Leader - Bob Davison
Live Theatre August 2020
Given ongoing social distancing in response to the Corona Virus emergency, it would appear that live theatre performances will not be reinstated until late in the recovery process however, when professional theatre returns there will be a number of exciting events offered in the new year:
Let’s all hope that the community recovery process will allow these events to proceed next year!!
Hamilton:
The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in March 2021.
“Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.”
This will be a huge theatrical event for Sydney next year with details to follow soon.
Come from Away:
We have just been advised that Sydney season of COME FROM AWAY. The Tony® and Olivier award-winning musical will now commence performances at the Capitol Theatre from Thursday 3 June, 2021.
Closer to the time we will look at the feasibility of organising a re-scheduled theatre party to this show
Disney’s Frozen:
Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, Frozen the Musical is expertly brought to the stage by acclaimed Director Michael Grandage, giving life to this beloved story in an all new, unforgettable theatrical experience.
This season at The Capitol Theatre will now commence on 1 December 2020.
Tickets to our original theatre party on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 7:00 PM have now been rescheduled to Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 7:00 PM with the same seating originally selected. If you have already paid and this date is no longer suitable please let me know a.s.a.p.
We still have currently reserved 30 seats for the Australian premiere season of Disney’s Frozen at the Capitol Theatre, 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.
Payment is now due by 30th September 2020 to West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account. Please quote your surname and “Frozen”.
Given ongoing social distancing in response to the Corona Virus emergency, it would appear that live theatre performances will not be reinstated until late in the recovery process however, when professional theatre returns there will be a number of exciting events offered in the new year:
Let’s all hope that the community recovery process will allow these events to proceed next year!!
Hamilton:
The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in March 2021.
“Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.”
This will be a huge theatrical event for Sydney next year with details to follow soon.
Come from Away:
We have just been advised that Sydney season of COME FROM AWAY. The Tony® and Olivier award-winning musical will now commence performances at the Capitol Theatre from Thursday 3 June, 2021.
Closer to the time we will look at the feasibility of organising a re-scheduled theatre party to this show
Disney’s Frozen:
Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, Frozen the Musical is expertly brought to the stage by acclaimed Director Michael Grandage, giving life to this beloved story in an all new, unforgettable theatrical experience.
This season at The Capitol Theatre will now commence on 1 December 2020.
Tickets to our original theatre party on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 7:00 PM have now been rescheduled to Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 7:00 PM with the same seating originally selected. If you have already paid and this date is no longer suitable please let me know a.s.a.p.
We still have currently reserved 30 seats for the Australian premiere season of Disney’s Frozen at the Capitol Theatre, 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.
Payment is now due by 30th September 2020 to West Pennant Hills and District Probus Club Activities and Events Account. Please quote your surname and “Frozen”.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
On Tuesday 11th August, 21 members met at the Rouse Hill Community Centre Car Park for a walk around the Bushland Corridors at Rouse Hill. This walk had been previously cancelled due to rain last month. The walk was 4.4 Km around Caddies Creek Lake and was a nice easy very flat walk on wide concrete walkways.
At the end of the walk it was unanimously agreed that we would have another walk within two weeks.
So on Tuesday 25th August we will have another local walk.
This walk is known as the Waterfall Walk and it follows Darling Mills Creek to the only waterfall in the Hills. It is a lovely short walk of about 3.5 kilometres through some very pretty scenery, blue gums, wildflowers and sandstone gullies. It is an easy walk, with an optional steeper section for those who are more energetic.
The arrangements are as follows:
When : Tuesday 25th August
Meet at 10.00am
Where: Richard Webb Reserve, Aiken Road West Pennant Hills
The walk will take no longer than an hour and a half to two hours. There is plenty of parking. Afterwards you can adjourn to the coffee shop of your choice.
Please let me know if you plan to attend.
Bob Carritt
At the end of the walk it was unanimously agreed that we would have another walk within two weeks.
So on Tuesday 25th August we will have another local walk.
This walk is known as the Waterfall Walk and it follows Darling Mills Creek to the only waterfall in the Hills. It is a lovely short walk of about 3.5 kilometres through some very pretty scenery, blue gums, wildflowers and sandstone gullies. It is an easy walk, with an optional steeper section for those who are more energetic.
The arrangements are as follows:
When : Tuesday 25th August
Meet at 10.00am
Where: Richard Webb Reserve, Aiken Road West Pennant Hills
The walk will take no longer than an hour and a half to two hours. There is plenty of parking. Afterwards you can adjourn to the coffee shop of your choice.
Please let me know if you plan to attend.
Bob Carritt
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Enio Dona
Wine and Cheese
All W&C evenings have been cancelled until further notice.
All W&C evenings have been cancelled until further notice.
Leader Julie Shenstone
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