President's Report
President’s Report - November 2023
What a hectic month this has been. Although the weather has not been perfect with it swinging from warm to hot and then cool, then overcast, rain and lots of wind this has not really stopped us from participating in our regular activities.
Our last meeting saw us formerly induct some of our new members. We still have a few to go but hopefully by the January and February meetings everyone will be formerly inducted.
A few of us went to see Cats at the Concourse at Chatswood this month. What an amazing production. The actors were excellent and as well as being able to sing well they were energetic, flexible and didn’t seem to run out of puff…..oh the memories!! Looking forward to seeing what shows are coming up for 2024!
The highlight for about 50 members of our club this month was the 3 night, 4 day trip to Cronulla. A big thankyou goes to Barry Wailes for organizing us with lots of activities that kept us on the go. With a BBQ to kick off, 3 dinners, ferry rides, walks, lunches and a terrific visit to the tram museum and a ride on the old trams to finish on the Thursday, some of us still found time to squeeze in a bit of retail therapy! Lots of fun, chit chat and a couple of beverages all helped to make for a terrific time.
A number of our members have been traveling or have just returned or are about to leave so we are all making good use of our freedom after the enforced restrictions of COVID. Unfortunately a few members have contracted COVID while away and others while at home. It seems this is now a part of our lives we just have to accept. Remember if you’re not feeling well for any reason, rest and stay home until your feeling better.
Toni Smith our Welfare office has been busy with a few of our members either in hospital or recuperating after surgery or illness. She is doing a terrific job in following up with members. It is so good to see members return after being unwell and getting back to their normal activities.
We have our last General meeting for the year coming up on the 22 November.
December is our Christmas party which is being held on Wednesday 20th December at the Castle Hill Country Club. If you are coming please make sure you have paid.
We will be having a meeting in January on the 24th.
Cathy Turner
President
What a hectic month this has been. Although the weather has not been perfect with it swinging from warm to hot and then cool, then overcast, rain and lots of wind this has not really stopped us from participating in our regular activities.
Our last meeting saw us formerly induct some of our new members. We still have a few to go but hopefully by the January and February meetings everyone will be formerly inducted.
A few of us went to see Cats at the Concourse at Chatswood this month. What an amazing production. The actors were excellent and as well as being able to sing well they were energetic, flexible and didn’t seem to run out of puff…..oh the memories!! Looking forward to seeing what shows are coming up for 2024!
The highlight for about 50 members of our club this month was the 3 night, 4 day trip to Cronulla. A big thankyou goes to Barry Wailes for organizing us with lots of activities that kept us on the go. With a BBQ to kick off, 3 dinners, ferry rides, walks, lunches and a terrific visit to the tram museum and a ride on the old trams to finish on the Thursday, some of us still found time to squeeze in a bit of retail therapy! Lots of fun, chit chat and a couple of beverages all helped to make for a terrific time.
A number of our members have been traveling or have just returned or are about to leave so we are all making good use of our freedom after the enforced restrictions of COVID. Unfortunately a few members have contracted COVID while away and others while at home. It seems this is now a part of our lives we just have to accept. Remember if you’re not feeling well for any reason, rest and stay home until your feeling better.
Toni Smith our Welfare office has been busy with a few of our members either in hospital or recuperating after surgery or illness. She is doing a terrific job in following up with members. It is so good to see members return after being unwell and getting back to their normal activities.
We have our last General meeting for the year coming up on the 22 November.
December is our Christmas party which is being held on Wednesday 20th December at the Castle Hill Country Club. If you are coming please make sure you have paid.
We will be having a meeting in January on the 24th.
Cathy Turner
President
Secretarial
Correspondence In
- None
- None
Bev Watson
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at:
www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme (Cntl click on link)
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at:
www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme (Cntl click on link)
Treasurer's Report
TREASURER’S REPORT | For the Month ending 31 October 2023 | |||
GENERAL ACCOUNT | ||||
Opening cash balance | 1 October 2023 | $1,751.38 | ||
Interest | $0.01 | |||
Deposits | $0.00 | Annual dues and joining fees received | ||
$0.00 | ||||
Expenses | $0.00 | PSPL Capitation fees / Fair Trading | ||
$(6.00) | Admin costs / Website Fees | |||
$(50.00) | Speaker Costs / Welfare | |||
$(139.25) | Hornsby Council venue hire | |||
$(6.20) | Morning teas | |||
$0.00 | Transfers to / (from) Activity A/c | |||
$0.00 | New member costs | |||
$(201.45) | ||||
Closing cash balance | 31 October 2023 | $1,549.94 | ||
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT | ||||
Opening cash balance | 1 October 2023 | $35,780.11 | ||
Interest | $38.10 | |||
Deposits | $656.00 | Cronulla | ||
$170.00 | Ettalong | |||
$0.00 | Scenic Rim | |||
$(600.00) | Norfolk Island | |||
$58.50 | Cats | |||
$1,120.00 | Christmas Party | |||
$56.00 | Gardening Rhododendron | |||
$0.00 | Cards 500 | |||
$2,368.00 | $3,828.50 | Nepean Belle | ||
Deposits to be identified | $0.00 | |||
Payments | $(26,448.90) | Cronulla | ||
$0.00 | First Aid Kits | |||
$0.00 | Ettalong | |||
$0.00 | Scenic Rim | |||
$0.00 | Norfolk Island | |||
0 | Cats | |||
0 | Christmas Party | |||
$(210.00) | Gardening Rhododendron | |||
0 | $(26,658.90) | Nepean Belle | ||
Closing cash balance | 10/31/2023 | $12,987.81 | ||
Open Activities | Balance |
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Cronulla | $1,710.00 | |||
Ettalong | $3,770.00 | |||
Scenic Rim | $3,544.00 | |||
Norfolk Island | $600.00 | |||
Cats | $5.50 | |||
Christmas Party | $120.00 | |||
Gardening Rhododendron | $0.00 | |||
Cards 500 | $35.00 | |||
Nepean Belle | $2,368.00 | |||
$12,152.50 | ||||
Add: | ||||
Activities surplus | $835.31 | |||
To be fixed / transferred | $0.00 | |||
Bank balance | $12,987.81 | |||
TERM DEPOSIT | ||||
The Term Deposit was rolled over in July at a value of $5,000.00, and has earned $145.35 this year, at current interest rate of 4.75% p.a. | ||||
INTEREST | ||||
For this year, $399.13 has been received as interest – General Account $275.17, Activities Account $123.96. | ||||
ACTIVITY SURPLUS | ||||
The Activity Surplus currently stands at $835.31. | ||||
Michael Stinson | ||||
Treasurer | 10/31/2023 | |||
Michael Stinson
Treasurer
Treasurer
Membership
We had formal inductions for Susan Henderson and Michele & Warwick Hilder in the October monthly meeting, with the remaining six to be inducted early in the new year - please continue to make them all feel welcome.
Please remember to wear your name badges to the monthly meetings to make it easier for our new members to get to know all the friendly faces in our Club.
A new Probus Club is just starting up in Beecroft and they are looking for members. If you have friends or family who are interested in joining Probus (our membership is closed), the new Beecroft club might be an option. Contact is Suzanne on 0417 221 784.
Please remember to wear your name badges to the monthly meetings to make it easier for our new members to get to know all the friendly faces in our Club.
A new Probus Club is just starting up in Beecroft and they are looking for members. If you have friends or family who are interested in joining Probus (our membership is closed), the new Beecroft club might be an option. Contact is Suzanne on 0417 221 784.
Just a reminder of our Club policies for attendance at meetings and activities.
Paul Day – 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.
- Currently membership is closed.
Paul Day – Membership Officer
Welfare
WELFARE REPORT November 2023
As Christmas is creeping up on us we must remember to take care and not overdue it. Unfortunately, many take to the roads that shouldn’t at this time of year, so we must be extra careful and stay safe.
There have been a few illnesses during the past month, but most are recovered or doing OK. Unfortunately, there has been a couple of falls over the past 2 months. One at coffee morning and one at Cronulla. Forms were filled out and the patients are doing OK. It can be a slow process, so we wish you well and hope you are back to good health very soon. Glad to see one can still have a game of cards. Gotta love those noodles for card holders.
For those with allergies please take extra care during the festive season. It doesn’t take much for a restaurant or café to forget about chopping boards and cross contamination. Many will have casual staff and young staff over this period and don’t always take the allergy situation as being all that important. We experienced this at the Bundeena club while away and it put a very special lady out of action for the next day or 2.
Wishing our computer guru all the best and hope his health improves faster than expected.
I’d like to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and HEALTHY New Year.
See you at the Christmas party.
Toni Smith & Ken Smith – Welfare Officers
As Christmas is creeping up on us we must remember to take care and not overdue it. Unfortunately, many take to the roads that shouldn’t at this time of year, so we must be extra careful and stay safe.
There have been a few illnesses during the past month, but most are recovered or doing OK. Unfortunately, there has been a couple of falls over the past 2 months. One at coffee morning and one at Cronulla. Forms were filled out and the patients are doing OK. It can be a slow process, so we wish you well and hope you are back to good health very soon. Glad to see one can still have a game of cards. Gotta love those noodles for card holders.
For those with allergies please take extra care during the festive season. It doesn’t take much for a restaurant or café to forget about chopping boards and cross contamination. Many will have casual staff and young staff over this period and don’t always take the allergy situation as being all that important. We experienced this at the Bundeena club while away and it put a very special lady out of action for the next day or 2.
Wishing our computer guru all the best and hope his health improves faster than expected.
I’d like to take this time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and HEALTHY New Year.
See you at the Christmas party.
Toni Smith & Ken Smith – Welfare Officers
November Guest Speaker - Suze Pratten
The Health Benefits of Singing
Suze is a dynamic choir director, music educator and performer of many years experience.
She teaches choirs and singing in the Sydney Hills and Hawkesbury districts as well as leading singing workshops and performing regularly in her folk duo Raw Honey.
Suze is a highly skilled, enthusiastic facilitator and performer who is passionate about
building community through the power of singing.
www.suzepratten.com.au
Birthday Celebrations
Happy Birthday
To all our members
Celebrating a birthday in November
Bruce Bartle
Derek Clothier
Donna Fraser
Greg Holmes
Irene Johnston
Loretta Polley
Rashna Sahukar
AND Celebrating a birthday in December
Helen Beutler
Ross Butler
Sue Calabrese
Joan Cram
Bob Davison
Chris Heaton
Lynne Henderson
Kaija Lam
Robin Palmer
Barbara Tyas
Alan Ward
To all our members
Celebrating a birthday in November
Bruce Bartle
Derek Clothier
Donna Fraser
Greg Holmes
Irene Johnston
Loretta Polley
Rashna Sahukar
AND Celebrating a birthday in December
Helen Beutler
Ross Butler
Sue Calabrese
Joan Cram
Bob Davison
Chris Heaton
Lynne Henderson
Kaija Lam
Robin Palmer
Barbara Tyas
Alan Ward
West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook Rotary - Christmas Market
Sunday 3rd December 2023 - 9am to 3pm
Rural Fire Station, Corner Shepherds & Macquarie Drive, Cherrybrook
Food, Pet Friendly Christmas Photos with Santa, Drinks, Craft and lots of good Christmas shopping!
All proceeds go to Domestic & Family Violence Charities & other Rotary charities
Card payments accepted
STALL SITES ARE AVAILABLE!
To download a stall site application form click HERE
For more information:
Call
0468 330 667
Or Email
[email protected]
All proceeds go to Domestic & Family Violence Charities & other Rotary charities
Card payments accepted
STALL SITES ARE AVAILABLE!
To download a stall site application form click HERE
For more information:
Call
0468 330 667
Or Email
[email protected]
To download a PDF copy of the flyer click HERE.
Club Covid 19 Policy
We have set down a Covid 19 policy for the club. Essentially we will abide by the NSW health guidelines. We ask all members to respect the health and wellbeing of their fellow members, and therefore not attend activities unless they are fully vaccinated. We have no desire to get into a situation where we need to physically check every attendee to determine their vaccination status. We are relying on the integrity of our members and the fact that they are endangering their friends if they do not abide by this policy.
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Newsletter Copy Deadline
Please provide your contributions for the January 2024 Newsletter by Friday -19th January 2024.
Please copy directly into Dropbox under :-
WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2024 01
Newsletter Copy Deadline
Please provide your contributions for the January 2024 Newsletter by Friday -19th January 2024.
Please copy directly into Dropbox under :-
WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2024 01
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Activity Group | Leaders |
Book Challenge | Sue Calabrese |
Book Club | Bev Davison |
Cards | David Turner, Ray Heaton |
Cycling | Gerard Siddle, Tony Coote |
Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) | Helen Games |
Dining Out | Looking For Monthly Leaders |
Domestic Travel | Max Henderson |
Gardening | Julie Stinson, Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer |
Golf | Terry Ridge, Jeff Swan |
Mens Club | Rene Beutler |
Mixed Social Group | Helen Beulter, Hilda Somerfield |
Movies | John Cauchi, Donna Fraser |
Overseas Travel | Looking For Leader |
Photography | Rob Clarke, Bain Shenstone |
Ten Pin Bowling | Douglas Matthews, Paul Day |
Tennis | Bob Davison |
Theatre and Musicals | Bruce Bartle, Robyn Bartle |
Walking Group | Enio Dona, Lynne Henderson |
Wine & Cheese | Julie Shenstone, Susan Antonjuk |
For an activity group to start, a member needs to step forward to lead the group | |
The club is looking for Dining Out Activity leaders
Currently Dining Out is being organized on a rotational basis for one month at a time. Please come and discuss with Stuart about taking on this roll for February to November 2024.
Currently Dining Out is being organized on a rotational basis for one month at a time. Please come and discuss with Stuart about taking on this roll for February to November 2024.
‘Move On, Enjoy’ - MOE! Challenge
MOE! will run from Mid-March ‘23 to next March ‘24. We have a group challenge of 86 books – one more than what was achieved last year. The group will aim to reach the total through each person’s own individual challenge, and along the way everyone is introduced to potential reading material they may never have considered. Seven new reads this month bringing the total to 57. 29 to go.
You can join at any time – just set your own challenge from your starting point – calculate how many you read in a month times the number of months you are in the challenge… +1 more. Read your own choice of book, post about it, and enjoy the rundowns of the other readers. If you wish to join but don’t do Facebook, send me an email and I’ll put it into the page on your behalf.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris: a work of fiction based on the first hand testimony of the atrocities of the death camps in WWII, from a survivor. Thought provoking. Reviewed in past newsletter.
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah: An easy read about farming in Texas during the darkest periods of the Great Depression, showing the struggles of a single mother.
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer: another book of the WWII events in Poland. The way the Jewish people survived and rescued children in the Warsaw ghetto makes one understand the strength people find in surviving immense hardship. Very poignant considering todays events.
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams: the story line sounds interesting but left the reading wanting. About the friendship between a senior man whose wife has passed. He realised he has no connection to his granddaughter. This connection is made through reading.
Victoria by Julia Baird: an incredible amount of research went into this very comprehensive look into the life of Queen Victoria. As someone who didn’t study history it was a fascinating read encompassing most of the 19th Century, including the Crimean and Boer Wars and the reasons for these conflicts. At time Victoria seemed to swing between petulant child, submissive wife, and a powerful, knowledgeable, glamourous and bold woman and monarch, surviving 8 assassination attempts, and the birth of 9 children, and becoming the ruler of a quarter of the world’s population at the height of the British Empire.
The Barrakee Mystery by Arthur W. Upfield: you’ve got to love the plain-speaking prose of the Australian bush during the 1930’s to 1950’s. It starts with a warning from the Publisher that the portrayal of outback Australian life and attitudes at that time are not the way we think these modern times. This is the first book in the Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte series – or “Boney’ as he calls himself. Boney, a half aborigine, is brought in to solve the murder of King Henry, an Aborigine, and encounters all the usual problems of that time (and still today) – mixed blood and divided loyalties. The humour of the bush is so funny though.
A trooper, Smithy, pursues Dugdale on horseback in a flood. Dugdale gets through but non-swimmer Smithy is not lucky. Dugdale knows he has to rescue him – the conversation is just so BUSH and the reader so excellent.
Dugdale: How are you enjoying yourself Smithy?
Smithy: Good-o. The water’s a bit wet though.
D: Ah well. Let’s be thankful for small mercies. A man won’t die of thirst.
The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman: The latest in the Thursday Murder Club series. The story is full of murder and mayhenm as usual, with all the usual characters. A very entertaining and delightful read. This is proving to be a very popular series.
Hope to see more of you join.
Leader: Sue Calabrese
Book Club Report - November 2023
Our last meeting on Thursday 26th October, was a lively get together where we discussed lots of things, including the book. The general feeling was that the book wasn’t one of the best we had read. Our current read is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Our next meeting will be Thursday 7th December.
Leader - Bev Davison
Between life and death there is a library, and within that library,
the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try
another life you could have lived. To see how things would be
if you had made other choices . . .
Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance
to undo your regrets?
A novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived.
Cards 500 Report for November 2023
It was a busy card night in October. We had 7 tables with 28 playing and 20 for dinner!
Our next cards 500 evening will be Friday 24 November 2023.
7pm cards start.
Dinner beforehand is from 5.45pm.
$5 per head to play.
An email will be sent with details for attendance at dinner and or playing cards a few days prior to the 24th.
Terry Ridge and Ray Heaton will run the evening as David and I will be in Brisbane at a funeral.
Leader - Cathy & David Turner
It was a busy card night in October. We had 7 tables with 28 playing and 20 for dinner!
Our next cards 500 evening will be Friday 24 November 2023.
7pm cards start.
Dinner beforehand is from 5.45pm.
$5 per head to play.
An email will be sent with details for attendance at dinner and or playing cards a few days prior to the 24th.
Terry Ridge and Ray Heaton will run the evening as David and I will be in Brisbane at a funeral.
Leader - Cathy & David Turner
Cycling Group: November 2023
Those participating in the November cycling ride met at Cherrybrook Metro Station, prior to catching a train out to the Bella Vista Metro Station. The riders then headed off from Bella Vista and followed the pathways out to the Rouse Hill Town Centre for a well earned coffee break.
After a long break, the group rode back to Bella Vista and caught the train back to Cherrybrook. Fortunately, no snakes were spotted during the ride!
The next proposed ride, will commence at the Rydalmere Ferry Terminal Carpark and head out to Parramatta Park with a detour over the new Alfred Street Bridge (pedestrians/Cyclists bridge).
Date: Wednesday 13th December 2023 (To be confirmed pending numbers).
Start time: 9.30am
Location: Rydalmere Ferry Terminal Carpark
We will stop for a coffee along the way.
Please bring your helmet, water and sunscreen.
Please let me know, if you are interested in joining the ride.
Leaders - Gerard Siddle/Tony Coote
Those participating in the November cycling ride met at Cherrybrook Metro Station, prior to catching a train out to the Bella Vista Metro Station. The riders then headed off from Bella Vista and followed the pathways out to the Rouse Hill Town Centre for a well earned coffee break.
After a long break, the group rode back to Bella Vista and caught the train back to Cherrybrook. Fortunately, no snakes were spotted during the ride!
The next proposed ride, will commence at the Rydalmere Ferry Terminal Carpark and head out to Parramatta Park with a detour over the new Alfred Street Bridge (pedestrians/Cyclists bridge).
Date: Wednesday 13th December 2023 (To be confirmed pending numbers).
Start time: 9.30am
Location: Rydalmere Ferry Terminal Carpark
We will stop for a coffee along the way.
Please bring your helmet, water and sunscreen.
Please let me know, if you are interested in joining the ride.
Leaders - Gerard Siddle/Tony Coote
Cruise on the Nepean River
Please see notice below for the November Day Trip.
There will be no day trip in December.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
There will be no day trip in December.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Leader - Helen Games
November 2023
Dining Out for November is combined with the Day Out activity. See the poster above for the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler.
Currently Dining Out is being organized on a rotational basis for one month at a time. Please come and discuss with Stuart Mitchell about taking on this roll for any month February to November 2024.
Leader - Looking For Monthly Leaders
Central Coast NSW – Mon 18 to Thurs 21 March 2024
This trip has now increased to 39 participants with $100pp deposit being received.
The balance of costs will be required by the end of January 2024.
In addition to the accommodation (varies dependant on your room selection, one-bedroom apartments, hinterland view $657, ocean/pool view $777, two-bedroom apartments, hinterland view $987 or ocean/pool view $1,107 for three nights) will be the:
All other costs incl breakfasts, lunches, dinners, etc to be paid for separately by the participants.
The trip can be as active or as lay-back as you want it to be. However, please try to support the:
Any suggestions or questions, please give me a call on 0438 810 773
Colin McGowan
The balance of costs will be required by the end of January 2024.
In addition to the accommodation (varies dependant on your room selection, one-bedroom apartments, hinterland view $657, ocean/pool view $777, two-bedroom apartments, hinterland view $987 or ocean/pool view $1,107 for three nights) will be the:
- Brisbane Waters Ferry History Cruise, (Tuesday, $45pp) and
- The Thai Space Restaurant (Tuesday, banquet dinner, $40pp).
- Beef and Barramundi Restaurant (Wednesday, functions menu, 3 course with selection from 3 Mains- we will take individual mains selection later, $51pp).
All other costs incl breakfasts, lunches, dinners, etc to be paid for separately by the participants.
The trip can be as active or as lay-back as you want it to be. However, please try to support the:
- Brisbane Waters History Cruise, departing from Patonga (9.30am-12 noon), and
- Evening meals;
- Monday, Ettalong Diggers Club,
- Tuesday, The Thai Space Restaurant - Ettalong, and
- Wednesday, Beef and Barramundi Restaurant - Ettalong
Any suggestions or questions, please give me a call on 0438 810 773
Colin McGowan
Norfolk Island – Sun 29th Sep to Sun 6th Oct 2024
For those participating in this trip, as per the email I forwarded on 8 November, it has been moved forward one day to the above dates.
Roslyn Savio (ATour Travel) our travel agent advised; As of 31 March 2024, Qantas is no longer flying to/from Norfolk on a Monday. They will now fly Ex Sydney Friday, Sunday and now Wednesday.
She has confirmed our accommodation in the Paradise Hotel has been amended and she will adjust our itinerary, as some activities are only available on specific days.
As previously advised, your $300 deposits have been transferred (thanks Michael) to the ‘ATour’ account and your respective balances, via two payments (apportioned at airfare and balance) will be payable directly into the ‘ATour’ (not Probus) account as detailed in the itinerary, which included T&Cs. Note, prices quoted were current and subject to change for 2024.
As soon as Qantas confirm our group airfare, she will be in touch for the airfare component and then in due course the final balance in July. Unless Roslyn emails the amended itinerary directly, possibly with her request for airfare payments, I will.
Any suggestions or questions, please give me a call on 0404 020 985
I would like to acknowledge and thank Barry for organising our recent Cronulla trip, which was fantastic. To achieve such a result requires a huge amount of time and effort. Also, his local knowledge and countless contacts were evident.
Well done, Barry. See Photos Below
Roslyn Savio (ATour Travel) our travel agent advised; As of 31 March 2024, Qantas is no longer flying to/from Norfolk on a Monday. They will now fly Ex Sydney Friday, Sunday and now Wednesday.
She has confirmed our accommodation in the Paradise Hotel has been amended and she will adjust our itinerary, as some activities are only available on specific days.
As previously advised, your $300 deposits have been transferred (thanks Michael) to the ‘ATour’ account and your respective balances, via two payments (apportioned at airfare and balance) will be payable directly into the ‘ATour’ (not Probus) account as detailed in the itinerary, which included T&Cs. Note, prices quoted were current and subject to change for 2024.
As soon as Qantas confirm our group airfare, she will be in touch for the airfare component and then in due course the final balance in July. Unless Roslyn emails the amended itinerary directly, possibly with her request for airfare payments, I will.
Any suggestions or questions, please give me a call on 0404 020 985
I would like to acknowledge and thank Barry for organising our recent Cronulla trip, which was fantastic. To achieve such a result requires a huge amount of time and effort. Also, his local knowledge and countless contacts were evident.
Well done, Barry. See Photos Below
Leader - Max Henderson
Gardening Group – November 2023
The Garden group visited the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden previously known as the Roxborough Rose Garden on Thursday, 9 November 2023. I gather that the Garden Group had a lovely time viewing the roses and were given an impromptu short talk on the care of roses by Priscilla, the gardener. Afterwards, the group enjoyed having a meal at the Waves Café.
I would like to give a big thank you to Lorenza Powyer and Sue Small for organising the Garden group day for November.
Our last Gardening Group day for 2023 will be at
Flower Power Glenhaven
Meet at 10am for a brunch at Frankie’s Food Factory, Flower Power, followed by a stroll around the Nursery and Gift Shop to buy those last minute Christmas gifts.
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
Please let me know by 9 December, either by email, sms or phone if you are interested in attending.
The Garden group visited the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden previously known as the Roxborough Rose Garden on Thursday, 9 November 2023. I gather that the Garden Group had a lovely time viewing the roses and were given an impromptu short talk on the care of roses by Priscilla, the gardener. Afterwards, the group enjoyed having a meal at the Waves Café.
I would like to give a big thank you to Lorenza Powyer and Sue Small for organising the Garden group day for November.
Our last Gardening Group day for 2023 will be at
Flower Power Glenhaven
Meet at 10am for a brunch at Frankie’s Food Factory, Flower Power, followed by a stroll around the Nursery and Gift Shop to buy those last minute Christmas gifts.
Date: Thursday 14 December 2023
Please let me know by 9 December, either by email, sms or phone if you are interested in attending.
Photos From Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden
Leader - Julie Stinson
Golf Report November 2023 - The Bunker News
HELLO Probus Members
This month our game was played at Muirfield Golf Course in Nth Rocks. We had a great day on the green and enjoying the company of our fellow probus golfers. The weather was great, and a good time was had by all. We had 10 players who enjoyed the course. The was followed by lunch in the Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
A special mention and my apologies to Doug Mathews as I gave him the incorrect changes mistaking $1.00 coins for $2.00 coins, the sum outstanding will be returned when I meet with Doug this month hope the interest owing isn’t too high.
Our next game is at Gordon Golf Club, (2 Lynn Ridge Ave, Gordon), as per the mail sent out by my partner in crime Jeff Swan. so please add to your calendar, Friday 1st December, 2023 for 11am to play 10 holes.
This month our game was played at Muirfield Golf Course in Nth Rocks. We had a great day on the green and enjoying the company of our fellow probus golfers. The weather was great, and a good time was had by all. We had 10 players who enjoyed the course. The was followed by lunch in the Baulkham Hills Sports Club.
A special mention and my apologies to Doug Mathews as I gave him the incorrect changes mistaking $1.00 coins for $2.00 coins, the sum outstanding will be returned when I meet with Doug this month hope the interest owing isn’t too high.
Our next game is at Gordon Golf Club, (2 Lynn Ridge Ave, Gordon), as per the mail sent out by my partner in crime Jeff Swan. so please add to your calendar, Friday 1st December, 2023 for 11am to play 10 holes.
Yours in Fun, Fellowship & Friendship
Leaders - Terry Ridge & Jeff Swan
WPH&D Probus Inc - Golf Coordinators
Leaders - Terry Ridge & Jeff Swan
WPH&D Probus Inc - Golf Coordinators
Movie Group - November 2023
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the foyer area of Event Cinemas on the Piazza side of Castle Towers usually around 9.30am, depending on session times.
As the newsletter comes out earlier than the session times are advertised, we email members who have advised their interest in being on our Movie Emailing List with the relevant movies for the following first Tuesday of the month Movie Day. Also, we usually meet at Cosmo Café after the movie for lunch. When you receive the Movie Email, could you please advise by return email whether or not you will be joining us for lunch after your movie.
Please note that there will now be a Movie Sign-In Sheet placed on the table at the back of the hall at our monthly Probus meetings for members to sign their Intention to Participate at the next movie day. If you would like to be added to the Movie Contact List please add your name and contact details at the bottom of this Intention to Participate sheet and we will arrange to have our Movie Emailing List updated accordingly.
Similarly, if your name is on our list and you would like it removed, could you please draw a line through your name and it will be removed accordingly.
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the foyer area of Event Cinemas on the Piazza side of Castle Towers usually around 9.30am, depending on session times.
As the newsletter comes out earlier than the session times are advertised, we email members who have advised their interest in being on our Movie Emailing List with the relevant movies for the following first Tuesday of the month Movie Day. Also, we usually meet at Cosmo Café after the movie for lunch. When you receive the Movie Email, could you please advise by return email whether or not you will be joining us for lunch after your movie.
Please note that there will now be a Movie Sign-In Sheet placed on the table at the back of the hall at our monthly Probus meetings for members to sign their Intention to Participate at the next movie day. If you would like to be added to the Movie Contact List please add your name and contact details at the bottom of this Intention to Participate sheet and we will arrange to have our Movie Emailing List updated accordingly.
Similarly, if your name is on our list and you would like it removed, could you please draw a line through your name and it will be removed accordingly.
Leaders – John Cauchi & Donna Fraser
November Photography Meeting
Due to many of our members on the Cronulla trip our November meeting was postponed to November 22nd.
November Meeting Albums
Out set subject for November is the use of composition to direct the eye to the subject. An album has been created for these images.
There is also and open album and one for the Cronulla trip.
Facebook Site
Our group has a Facebook site, and the link is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/254025278937219/?ref=group_header
To view the site with all the images “ctrl+left click the mouse button” on the link above.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on Wednesday November 22nd the Clarke’s residence at 7:30pm, it is the evening of the probus general meeting.
As we are approaching Christmas and taking images of family members, please bring your camera and flash to the meeting as we will be having a workshop on flash photography. Flash photography can enhance both indoor and outdoor photographs.
There will be a workshop on how to use the on-camera flash to get better images of people and other subjects.
Photography Meetings.
Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Our group has a Facebook site, and the link is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/254025278937219/?ref=group_header
To view the site with all the images “ctrl+left click the mouse button” on the link above.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on Wednesday November 22nd the Clarke’s residence at 7:30pm, it is the evening of the probus general meeting.
As we are approaching Christmas and taking images of family members, please bring your camera and flash to the meeting as we will be having a workshop on flash photography. Flash photography can enhance both indoor and outdoor photographs.
There will be a workshop on how to use the on-camera flash to get better images of people and other subjects.
Photography Meetings.
Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Leaders - Rob Clarke & Bain Shenstone
TEN PIN BOWLING REPORT - November 2023
The final Ten Pin Bowling activity for the year took place last Friday with 11 players & a couple of spectators. Very pleasing to see Jeanette back from injury.
The highlights on the day were the excellent scores recorded by Toni & David of 150 & 175 respectively.
Across the 2 games played Toni edged Bev on the girls side whilst David comfortably came out on top amongst the boys with John coming in second.
To try and even things up next year I believe we should get David to play left handed.
Ten Pin Bowling in 2024 will recommence on Friday, 16 February at Zone Bowling, Castle Hill. As usual, a week prior to play, a text will be sent to Club members who have previously expressed an interest in participating. Those wanting to play need to respond by return text so I can book lanes.
If there are members who wish to play and have not previously expressed an interest, please give me a call or text message (0418497211).
All the very best for the upcoming festive season.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report- November 2023
Another good month, with mostly favourable weather and enough people to play even though we have had a few absences.
Come along and join us, more players are always welcome.
We meet Monday and Wednesday at 8.30am at Hasting Park Tennis Complex, 44 Belltree Crescent, Castle Hill.
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Leader - Bob Davison
Live Theatre November 2023
Our last theatre party for the year was to Willoughby Theatre Company’s production of “Cats” at The Concourse Theatre Chatswood on Thursday 26 October, with 13 attendees that evening.
Again thank-you to all for your wonderful support this year and we look forward to sharing with you many more exciting and varied performances in 2024!!
Have a Merry Christmas and stay tuned.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
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Walking - November 2023
Thank you to all the walkers that came along on the 'Railway to River' walk on Nov 14th, and making it such a pleasant day. Special thank you to John & Marilyn Savic for the leadership on this walk. Please see attached photos.
It is very interesting to see gully rainforests, woodland and riverside plant communities right next to suburban Chatswood streets.
The next walk will be a Grade 2 walk around the Rouse Hill Regional Park on Tues Dec 12th starting at 10 am, meeting at the car park on Rouse Hill Rp road. Email with details will be sent to all walkers
Thank you for your support over the past year and have a Merry Xmas.
Walking - November 2023
Thank you to all the walkers that came along on the 'Railway to River' walk on Nov 14th, and making it such a pleasant day. Special thank you to John & Marilyn Savic for the leadership on this walk. Please see attached photos.
It is very interesting to see gully rainforests, woodland and riverside plant communities right next to suburban Chatswood streets.
The next walk will be a Grade 2 walk around the Rouse Hill Regional Park on Tues Dec 12th starting at 10 am, meeting at the car park on Rouse Hill Rp road. Email with details will be sent to all walkers
Thank you for your support over the past year and have a Merry Xmas.
Photos from the walk on Tuesday
Leader - Enio Dona / Lynne Henderson
Wine & Cheese November 2023
Thank you to Hilda and Alan Somerfield for hosting the November Wine & Cheese. We had 22 attendees who were treated to lucky door prizes and tea and coffee. The bar has been raised!
The December Wine & Cheese will be held on Friday 8th December at the home of Glenda and Tony Coote.
All members are welcome.
Thank you to Hilda and Alan Somerfield for hosting the November Wine & Cheese. We had 22 attendees who were treated to lucky door prizes and tea and coffee. The bar has been raised!
The December Wine & Cheese will be held on Friday 8th December at the home of Glenda and Tony Coote.
All members are welcome.
Leader Julie Shenstone & Susan Antonjuk
PLEASE NOTE
The Club Newsletter is for the private and confidential use of Club members and is not to be used for any other purpose. Approval for any form of advertising or promotion not directly related to club activities or general club information must be granted by the club committee.
The Club Newsletter is for the private and confidential use of Club members and is not to be used for any other purpose. Approval for any form of advertising or promotion not directly related to club activities or general club information must be granted by the club committee.
Newsletter Editor: Enio Dona
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