Newsletter No. 35 - September 2019
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Newsletter No. 35 - September 2019
President's Report
Tony Coote President
Hi fellow members
Six and a half weeks away! Glenda and I had a fabulous time with three separate adventures – a family reunion in Scotland, a Danube River cruise and a stay with good friends at a lake cottage in Canada. But its great to be back again and to pick up with all our friends in Probus once again.
Our thanks to David Antonjuk for steering the ship during our absence and to Bev Davison for keeping the Activities and Events moving along smoothly.
Its only six months till our next Annual General Meeting. At that time, most of the current committee members will resign from their roles, and will not be standing for re-election. Its time for other members to step up and take on the various leadership roles and take the club forward in new directions. Please think seriously about a leadership role.
You are welcome to come along to the committee meeting on Tuesday 22nd October to see what its all about. I promise you its very rewarding and will not consume too much of your time.
Looking through the Activity attendance sheets, its clear that numbers at most activities are steadily growing. The new Cards 500’s group is doing very well with 30 or more attending. Thanks to David Turner and Barbara Taylor.
Come along and join in whenever you can. Enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Hi fellow members
Six and a half weeks away! Glenda and I had a fabulous time with three separate adventures – a family reunion in Scotland, a Danube River cruise and a stay with good friends at a lake cottage in Canada. But its great to be back again and to pick up with all our friends in Probus once again.
Our thanks to David Antonjuk for steering the ship during our absence and to Bev Davison for keeping the Activities and Events moving along smoothly.
Its only six months till our next Annual General Meeting. At that time, most of the current committee members will resign from their roles, and will not be standing for re-election. Its time for other members to step up and take on the various leadership roles and take the club forward in new directions. Please think seriously about a leadership role.
You are welcome to come along to the committee meeting on Tuesday 22nd October to see what its all about. I promise you its very rewarding and will not consume too much of your time.
Looking through the Activity attendance sheets, its clear that numbers at most activities are steadily growing. The new Cards 500’s group is doing very well with 30 or more attending. Thanks to David Turner and Barbara Taylor.
Come along and join in whenever you can. Enjoy your Probus Club!
Tony
Secretarial
Correspondence In
Any promotional material has been passed on to the Activities coordinator.
Email received from Kay Rankine asking for contact details for the Tennis, Cycling and Ten Pin Bowling activity leaders so that interested members from the Thornleigh Mixed Probus Club could contact the leaders to organise coming to the activity.
Correspondence Out
Emailed Kaye contact details for these activities.
I emailed all club members with further information about the Active Retirees Magazine. If anyone has any problems in accessing the magazine please see me.
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Any promotional material has been passed on to the Activities coordinator.
Email received from Kay Rankine asking for contact details for the Tennis, Cycling and Ten Pin Bowling activity leaders so that interested members from the Thornleigh Mixed Probus Club could contact the leaders to organise coming to the activity.
Correspondence Out
Emailed Kaye contact details for these activities.
I emailed all club members with further information about the Active Retirees Magazine. If anyone has any problems in accessing the magazine please see me.
Cathy Turner
Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)
Treasurer
TREASURER’S REPORT For the Month of August 2019
CBA GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 ($261.77)
Deposits 350.00 Overdraft offset from BEN account
Payments (0.25) Excess interest
Interbank transfer -
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $87.98
BENDIGO GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 $2283.56
Interest 1.00
Deposits 0.00
Interbank transfers (350.00) Overdraft offset
Payments (92.34) Speaker fee Whittaker, morning tea
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $1934.56
There was almost no activity in the General Account during August. Last month Hornsby Council put through a direct debit for $650 for hall hire for the next 6 months which put the CBA General Account into deficit and attracted an overdraft fee of $15.00. To fix that, $350 was transferred from BEN to CBA.
CBA ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 $411.34
Deposits 20.00 Rookwood Roberts
Payments (0.00)
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $431.34
BENDIGO ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 $6446.90
Interest 1.47
Deposits 1233.00
Payments (1540.00) Rookwood Cemetery, Maharajah’s
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $6141.37
There was also little activity in the Activities accounts with only 21 transactions. The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activities Balance
Billy Elliott 3162.00
Tamworth 2020 1800.00
Southern Highlands 1285.00
Cirque de Soleil 91.00
Dangar Island 60.00
TERM DEPOSIT
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo. Estimated interest earned to date is $15.40.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus now stands at $469.34.
COMMENT
Given that there is, now, no activity in the CBA accounts, those accounts will be closed, and the balance transferred to the BEN accounts. From next month we will operate solely on the BEN accounts.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
2nd September 2019
CBA GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 ($261.77)
Deposits 350.00 Overdraft offset from BEN account
Payments (0.25) Excess interest
Interbank transfer -
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $87.98
BENDIGO GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 $2283.56
Interest 1.00
Deposits 0.00
Interbank transfers (350.00) Overdraft offset
Payments (92.34) Speaker fee Whittaker, morning tea
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $1934.56
There was almost no activity in the General Account during August. Last month Hornsby Council put through a direct debit for $650 for hall hire for the next 6 months which put the CBA General Account into deficit and attracted an overdraft fee of $15.00. To fix that, $350 was transferred from BEN to CBA.
CBA ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 $411.34
Deposits 20.00 Rookwood Roberts
Payments (0.00)
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $431.34
BENDIGO ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance 1st August 2019 $6446.90
Interest 1.47
Deposits 1233.00
Payments (1540.00) Rookwood Cemetery, Maharajah’s
Closing cash balance 31st August 2019 $6141.37
There was also little activity in the Activities accounts with only 21 transactions. The activities that remain open at the end of the month are:
Activities Balance
Billy Elliott 3162.00
Tamworth 2020 1800.00
Southern Highlands 1285.00
Cirque de Soleil 91.00
Dangar Island 60.00
TERM DEPOSIT
$5,000 is invested in a Term Deposit with Bendigo. Estimated interest earned to date is $15.40.
SURPLUS
The activities surplus now stands at $469.34.
COMMENT
Given that there is, now, no activity in the CBA accounts, those accounts will be closed, and the balance transferred to the BEN accounts. From next month we will operate solely on the BEN accounts.
Ian Roberts
Treasurer
2nd September 2019
Membership
I also have replacement magnets for our name badges as well as alternate self-adhesive pin fittings - $1 each (cash).
Please see me at the next general meeting.
Lynne
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Please see me at the next general meeting.
Lynne
Please remember to notify the membership officers Lynne Henderson or Kim Nichols if you will be absent for an extended period of time, or if your personal details change.
For any membership issues please contact Lynne or Kim or please email the Membership Officer at wphdprobus.membership@gmail.com
Lynne Henderson & Kim Nichols – Membership Officers
Guest Speaker At August Meeting - David Rosenberg - Inside Pine Gap
David was employed as a civilian by the United States National
Security Agency (NSA) for 23 years, completing his last 18 years with
the Agency in Operations at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap in
Alice Springs. When he left in 2008, he was the United States
government’s longest serving technical liaison officer in Australia. He
became an Australian citizen in 2009.
David was trained in Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and has over 20 years experience in the
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) community, evaluating the function, capabilities, performance,
and vulnerability assessment of all types of radar, associated weapon systems such as
Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, and countermeasure
techniques / tactics.
He has 18 years experience with all aspects of satellite surveillance
resources, assets, equipment, and recording techniques and over 20 years experience in the
production and reporting of intelligence across the global Intelligence Community.
On 27 June 2011, Hardie Grant Publishers released his book, Inside Pine Gap, the first book
written about Pine Gap by an individual who held the top secret security clearance that
allowed him to work inside Operations. His book details the intelligence collection mission at
Pine Gap and the partnership between Australia and the United States that has made Pine Gap
the most important satellite ground site in the Intelligence Community.
Security Agency (NSA) for 23 years, completing his last 18 years with
the Agency in Operations at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap in
Alice Springs. When he left in 2008, he was the United States
government’s longest serving technical liaison officer in Australia. He
became an Australian citizen in 2009.
David was trained in Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and has over 20 years experience in the
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) community, evaluating the function, capabilities, performance,
and vulnerability assessment of all types of radar, associated weapon systems such as
Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, and countermeasure
techniques / tactics.
He has 18 years experience with all aspects of satellite surveillance
resources, assets, equipment, and recording techniques and over 20 years experience in the
production and reporting of intelligence across the global Intelligence Community.
On 27 June 2011, Hardie Grant Publishers released his book, Inside Pine Gap, the first book
written about Pine Gap by an individual who held the top secret security clearance that
allowed him to work inside Operations. His book details the intelligence collection mission at
Pine Gap and the partnership between Australia and the United States that has made Pine Gap
the most important satellite ground site in the Intelligence Community.
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Sue Hackett & Toni Smith
Welfare
Being a member of our Probus Club fills a gap for us retirees. It gives us a sense of purpose and community. Please take advantage of your club and its activities. It’s a great opportunity to socialise, and getting out and about will make you feel good.
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another. Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement, physical disability or hardship affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact and offer companionship and support. I’m available any time for a chat or a coffee.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
Terry Ridge is assisting with welfare. He is another point of contact and will be available if I am absent from the club.
Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer
It is important, as members of Probus that we care for the welfare of one another. Anyone with information about an illness, bereavement, physical disability or hardship affecting a member please advise me, in order for me to make contact and offer companionship and support. I’m available any time for a chat or a coffee.
Please be assured that all information provided will remain completely confidential.
Terry Ridge is assisting with welfare. He is another point of contact and will be available if I am absent from the club.
Marilyn Savic – Welfare Officer
Lunch After the General Meeting Wednesday 25th September At 1 PM
I have booked lunch following the meeting on 25th September, at The Burrow
132 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook (Appletree Shopping Centre)
$20 per person
Choices are:
1. Grilled Barramundi with shoestring fries & seasonal side salad
2. Carbonara Pasta: crispy bacon, cream with fresh parmesan
3. Honey Roasted Pumpkin Salad
4. House made Chicken Schnitzel with shoestring fries, aioli & side salad
Please get back to me before Monday with your choices and deposit your money into the activities account, with your name and Barrow as a reference.
Bev Davison
Activities and Events Coordinator
Important Notice – Attendance at Activities
As a matter of courtesy, please consider the Activity Organiser, and sign up and pay well in advance. It is very difficult for the organiser and the venue if most people have booked and paid well in advance, and a few people decide to turn up at the last minute. Restaurants and venues have often allocated tables, and squeezing extra people in is difficult. It also makes the job of accounting for the payments very confusing.
If you cannot attend a function that you have booked, please notify the Activity Organiser as early as possible so that the venue can be notified. If you have already paid, your payment will be refunded if the venue agrees to accept the reduction in bookings. This is covered in detail in our Activity Refund Policy.
Because of several recent events, we are forced to change our policy. For pre-paid events, if your money is not in the Activities Account by the organiser’s due date, you will not be able to join the group at the venue. You are of course free to make your own booking, but those who have paid in advance will have preference for seating, and if no space is available at the booked table you may have to sit separately.
Our Activity Organisers work hard to provide you with great activities. Please help make their job as easy as possible.
If you cannot attend a function that you have booked, please notify the Activity Organiser as early as possible so that the venue can be notified. If you have already paid, your payment will be refunded if the venue agrees to accept the reduction in bookings. This is covered in detail in our Activity Refund Policy.
Because of several recent events, we are forced to change our policy. For pre-paid events, if your money is not in the Activities Account by the organiser’s due date, you will not be able to join the group at the venue. You are of course free to make your own booking, but those who have paid in advance will have preference for seating, and if no space is available at the booked table you may have to sit separately.
Our Activity Organisers work hard to provide you with great activities. Please help make their job as easy as possible.
Photos From The Meeting On Wednesday 28th August
New Zealand Cruise 8th to 20th November 2019
There are thirty-seven members and friends booked on our 12 Night and 13-Day New Zealand Cruise from Auckland to Sydney sailing on the 08 and returning to Sydney on the 20 November 2019.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be advised that from 1st October 2019 the New Zealand authorities have introduced the need for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for people who do not travel on an Australian or New Zealand passport. If you are travelling on a passport belonging to the 60 visa waiver countries listed in the link below, you will have to apply for an ETA. If your country is not mentioned on the list you may have to apply for a full visa.
link: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta
Colin and Margaret McGowan have kindly offered their home for a get together to discuss the upcoming cruise.
The date for this is to be by a show of hands (majority rules) at the upcoming Probus Meeting of 25.09.19.
The Cruise Itinerary is as follows:
08 Nov 2019 1800 Depart Auckland
09 Nov 0800-1800 Tauranga
10 Nov At sea
11 Nov 0800-1700 Wellington
12 Nov 0800-1900 Akaroa (by tender)
13 Nov 0730-1700 Dunedin
14 Nov 0800-1800 Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
15 Nov At sea
16 Nov At sea
17 Nov/18 Nov 0800/1700 Hobart (overnight)
19 Nov At Sea
20 Nov 0630 Arrive Sydney
The names of the thirty-seven are as follows:
Wendy & Bob Carritt Marianne Leicher & Karin Regel
John Cauchi Colin & Margaret McGowan
Bev & Bob Davison Karen & Doug Matthews
Gail & Paul Day Janelle Melouney & Mary Mitchell
Donna and Bruce Fraser Judy & Ray Ramage
Jenni Gilbert & Pam Godoy Jan & Terry Ridge
Hilary & Clifford Graham Hilda & Alan Somerfield
Sue Hackett & Kathy Lewis Edie & Jeff Swan
Christine & Ray Heaton Cathy & David Turner
Cathy & Anne Jones
Hopefully, by now you have all completed the online check-in by going to: www.celebritycruises.com. Your passports should have at least six months after 20th November on them before the expiry date. We are almost there!
Kind Regards
Donna Fraser / WPH&D Probus Cruise 2019 Coordinator
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be advised that from 1st October 2019 the New Zealand authorities have introduced the need for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for people who do not travel on an Australian or New Zealand passport. If you are travelling on a passport belonging to the 60 visa waiver countries listed in the link below, you will have to apply for an ETA. If your country is not mentioned on the list you may have to apply for a full visa.
link: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta
Colin and Margaret McGowan have kindly offered their home for a get together to discuss the upcoming cruise.
The date for this is to be by a show of hands (majority rules) at the upcoming Probus Meeting of 25.09.19.
The Cruise Itinerary is as follows:
08 Nov 2019 1800 Depart Auckland
09 Nov 0800-1800 Tauranga
10 Nov At sea
11 Nov 0800-1700 Wellington
12 Nov 0800-1900 Akaroa (by tender)
13 Nov 0730-1700 Dunedin
14 Nov 0800-1800 Dusky Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound
15 Nov At sea
16 Nov At sea
17 Nov/18 Nov 0800/1700 Hobart (overnight)
19 Nov At Sea
20 Nov 0630 Arrive Sydney
The names of the thirty-seven are as follows:
Wendy & Bob Carritt Marianne Leicher & Karin Regel
John Cauchi Colin & Margaret McGowan
Bev & Bob Davison Karen & Doug Matthews
Gail & Paul Day Janelle Melouney & Mary Mitchell
Donna and Bruce Fraser Judy & Ray Ramage
Jenni Gilbert & Pam Godoy Jan & Terry Ridge
Hilary & Clifford Graham Hilda & Alan Somerfield
Sue Hackett & Kathy Lewis Edie & Jeff Swan
Christine & Ray Heaton Cathy & David Turner
Cathy & Anne Jones
Hopefully, by now you have all completed the online check-in by going to: www.celebritycruises.com. Your passports should have at least six months after 20th November on them before the expiry date. We are almost there!
Kind Regards
Donna Fraser / WPH&D Probus Cruise 2019 Coordinator
Duty Roster - September Meeting
Activities & Leaders
As a result of the sign-up sheets at the Foundation Meeting and expressions of interest on application forms we have set up numerous activities and interest groups.
Newsletter Copy Deadline
Please provide your contributions for the October Newsletter by Friday 11th October.
Please email to Glenda Coote or Bev Davison for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2019 10
Please provide your contributions for the October Newsletter by Friday 11th October.
Please email to Glenda Coote or Bev Davison for activities or direct to Andrew Little for other articles.
Alternatively place directly into Dropbox under WPHD Probus Activities / Activity Newsletter Contributions / Contributions – 2019 10
Click on activity to go straight there!
| Activity Group | Leaders |
| Book Challenge | Sue Calabrese |
| Book Club | Bev Davison |
| Bridge | Glenys and Graeme Hendry |
| Cards | David Turner, Barbara Taylor |
| Cruises | Sue Hackett & Donna Fraser |
| Cycling | Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote |
| Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) | Helen Games |
| Dining Out | Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote |
| Gardening | Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer |
| Golf | Tony Coote, Terry Ridge |
| Investment Group | Mike McLeod |
| Lawn Bowls | Morrie Fitzpatrick |
| Mens Club | Rene Beutler |
| Mixed Social Group | Kim Nicholls |
| Movies | Sue Small and Lorenza Powyer |
| Opal Card Overnight Trips | Max Henderson |
| Overseas Travel | Looking For Leader |
| Photography | Rob Clarke |
| Ten Pin Bowling | Douglas Matthews |
| Tennis | Bob Davison |
| Theatre and Musicals | Bruce Bartle |
| Travel Within Australia | Glenda Coote & Tony Coote |
| Walking Group | Bob Carritt |
| Wine & Cheese | Julie Shenstone, Susan Antonjuk |
| For an activity group to start, a member needs to step forward to lead the group | |
WPH&D PROBUS BOOK CHALLENGE
A total of 11 books was read by the group for August, bringing our total to 83 books for the year – 95.4% of our target.
August also brought Estelle Graham, Bev Davison and Julianne Stanton, then in September Julie Shenstone, to their personal goals, so now we are only 3 books from the group challenge of 87 books.
Obviously we all set very conservative challenges so a second challenge is now ready to see out the year – the Spring/Summer Challenge. If you’d like to join up for the new challenge, take a flyer from the back table at the next meeting, to find out how to do it, or search in Facebook for WPH&D Probus Book Challenge.
Our Facebook group is a closed group, so that you can only see posts if you are a member of this group. If you really don’t want to do Facebook, you can still set a challenge and keep me updated via email. You can also unjoin at any time.
Hardcopy, ebook, audio book, fiction or non-fiction, substantial children’s books all allowed.
Leader - Sue Calabrese
A total of 11 books was read by the group for August, bringing our total to 83 books for the year – 95.4% of our target.
August also brought Estelle Graham, Bev Davison and Julianne Stanton, then in September Julie Shenstone, to their personal goals, so now we are only 3 books from the group challenge of 87 books.
Obviously we all set very conservative challenges so a second challenge is now ready to see out the year – the Spring/Summer Challenge. If you’d like to join up for the new challenge, take a flyer from the back table at the next meeting, to find out how to do it, or search in Facebook for WPH&D Probus Book Challenge.
Our Facebook group is a closed group, so that you can only see posts if you are a member of this group. If you really don’t want to do Facebook, you can still set a challenge and keep me updated via email. You can also unjoin at any time.
Hardcopy, ebook, audio book, fiction or non-fiction, substantial children’s books all allowed.
Leader - Sue Calabrese
September 2019 Report
We last met on Thursday 5th September, 7.30pm at Cathy Turner’s home and received our copies of Daughters of Mars by Tom Keneally.
We next meet on 31st October at the Davison’s.
We meet at eight weekly intervals. Our next dates are: 19th Dec, then in 2020 - 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join in, just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
We last met on Thursday 5th September, 7.30pm at Cathy Turner’s home and received our copies of Daughters of Mars by Tom Keneally.
We next meet on 31st October at the Davison’s.
We meet at eight weekly intervals. Our next dates are: 19th Dec, then in 2020 - 20th Feb, 16th April, 11 June, 6th Aug, 1st Oct, 26th Nov.
If you wish to join in, just me know.
Leader - Bev Davison
Bridge Group Newsletter for September 2019
The Bridge Group met last month, with 4 of us having some good and some not so good hands. Please note that there will be no meeting this month.
The group is 6. If there are any more members that have finished or having lessons, and would like to start playing, then please give us a call, it is a friendly game with no pressure.
Leaders - Glenys and Graeme Hendry
Cards (500) September 2019
Another great evening was held on the 23 August. It was good to see beginners and members with little experience really getting into the game and having fun.
Our next card night is on Friday 27th September at the Dural Country Club at 7.30.
$5 per head to play.
You can have dinner beforehand , the dining room opens at 6pm.
Please let me know if you will be attending cards and if you would like to have dinner beforehand.
I can book a table for 6.15pm under “Probus”.
Looking forward to seeing you all then.
David Turner
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Another great evening was held on the 23 August. It was good to see beginners and members with little experience really getting into the game and having fun.
Our next card night is on Friday 27th September at the Dural Country Club at 7.30.
$5 per head to play.
You can have dinner beforehand , the dining room opens at 6pm.
Please let me know if you will be attending cards and if you would like to have dinner beforehand.
I can book a table for 6.15pm under “Probus”.
Looking forward to seeing you all then.
David Turner
Leaders - David Turner & Barbara Taylor
Cycling Group: September 2019
On Wednesday 3 September, six members and two guests cycled around the Olympic Park precinct from our usual starting spot in Wilson Park Silverwater and back via Bi-centennial Park, all up around 12K of interesting diverse scenery including dedicated railways, bush settings and even a shipwreck on the Parramatta River.
Next month’s ride is on Wednesday 2 October with destination TBA when hopefully we will be joined by up to 4 other new members from our Probus district so please be sure to make them welcome.
This group has been growing steadily and new riders are always welcome, so come along and enjoy the group with riding always mainly on dedicated cycle paths and of course our mandatory coffee break!!
Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
On Wednesday 3 September, six members and two guests cycled around the Olympic Park precinct from our usual starting spot in Wilson Park Silverwater and back via Bi-centennial Park, all up around 12K of interesting diverse scenery including dedicated railways, bush settings and even a shipwreck on the Parramatta River.
Next month’s ride is on Wednesday 2 October with destination TBA when hopefully we will be joined by up to 4 other new members from our Probus district so please be sure to make them welcome.
This group has been growing steadily and new riders are always welcome, so come along and enjoy the group with riding always mainly on dedicated cycle paths and of course our mandatory coffee break!!
Bruce Bartle
Leaders - Bruce Bartle & Tony Coote
Historical Tour Of Dangar Island Friday 25th October
Visit the home and museum of author and speaker Ann Howard. Learn about the history of the island through her knowledge and experience.
Travel: Journey to Brooklyn by train or car. Arrive at Brooklyn at 10.00am
Ferry: Catch the ferry from Brooklyn at 10.15am arrive at Dangar Island at 10.55am
Walk up the hill to The Pavilion 9 Yallaroi Parade Dangar Island – about 5 to 10 mins
Return ferry leaves at 2.30pm
Historical Talk: Author, Ann Howard has kindly offered to talk to us and show us around her home full of historical memorabilia. She will provide tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her numerous books.
Cost: $15 plus ferry fare of $8 single journey, cost of lunch.
Lunch: To be organised probably at the café at the wharf as it has great views and we can see when the ferry arrives.
Please deposit of $15 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 18th October
Include your surname and Dangar
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Visit the home and museum of author and speaker Ann Howard. Learn about the history of the island through her knowledge and experience.
Travel: Journey to Brooklyn by train or car. Arrive at Brooklyn at 10.00am
Ferry: Catch the ferry from Brooklyn at 10.15am arrive at Dangar Island at 10.55am
Walk up the hill to The Pavilion 9 Yallaroi Parade Dangar Island – about 5 to 10 mins
Return ferry leaves at 2.30pm
Historical Talk: Author, Ann Howard has kindly offered to talk to us and show us around her home full of historical memorabilia. She will provide tea, coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of her numerous books.
Cost: $15 plus ferry fare of $8 single journey, cost of lunch.
Lunch: To be organised probably at the café at the wharf as it has great views and we can see when the ferry arrives.
Please deposit of $15 into the WPH and D Probus Club Activities Account by Friday 18th October
Include your surname and Dangar
Please let me know when you have paid your money into the account so that I can include you on my list.
Leaders - Helen Games, Glenda Coote
September Dining Out
Back at RYDE TAFE Ambassador Restaurant
26th September 2019 6:30 PM
Ambassador Restaurant
250 Blaxland Road Ryde NSW 2112
Back at RYDE TAFE Ambassador Restaurant
26th September 2019 6:30 PM
Ambassador Restaurant
250 Blaxland Road Ryde NSW 2112
Leaders - Douglas Lam, Glenda Coote
A nice crowd of Probus Members attended the September Bunnings gardening session and heard a presentation from a Oasis Horticulture Pty Ltd representative. Oasis is the largest producer and distributor of bedding plants in Australia with a selection of more than 600 varieties of flowers, vegetables and herbs. We heard about new water saving devices as well as a broad range of new plants being developed (for example drought tolerant vegetable plants) As usual, following the presentation we all enjoyed our coffee and catch up chat at the Bunnings cafe.
The next Bunnings Garden Group session will be held on 10 October and will be a presentation on ‘Spring Bulbs’.
Due to the wonderful rain which finally arrived we had to postpone our planned visit to Mt Annan Botanical Gardens on Thursday 19 September. We’ll be rescheduling the outing sometime in October. Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like the details of the new outing day.
The next Bunnings Garden Group session will be held on 10 October and will be a presentation on ‘Spring Bulbs’.
Due to the wonderful rain which finally arrived we had to postpone our planned visit to Mt Annan Botanical Gardens on Thursday 19 September. We’ll be rescheduling the outing sometime in October. Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like the details of the new outing day.
Leaders - Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Golf Group August 2019
Our day of fellowship, friendship and fun took place at Asquith Golf Course.
13 players attended on a bright and sunny day, until we at least finished lunch and then the storm hit.
Once again our exceptionally competent players were all rewarded with a prize.
Our next game will be at Carnarvon Golf Course on:
4th October 2019. 65-95 Nottinghill Rd, Lidcombe.
Our November Golf Outing is on Friday 1st November Course to be confirmed TBC.
To Change the format I propose to our golfers that we play an Ambrose. This will be conveyed to our current players for their feedback. Following with lunch afterwards in the clubhouse.
The sign-up sheet for 1st November will be on the activities table at the back of the meeting room at our monthly meeting. So add you signature and indicate if you would like to play, Ambrose or normal 18 and/or 9 holes, whether you need a cart and if you will be joining us for lunch.
Terry Ridge
Our day of fellowship, friendship and fun took place at Asquith Golf Course.
13 players attended on a bright and sunny day, until we at least finished lunch and then the storm hit.
Once again our exceptionally competent players were all rewarded with a prize.
Our next game will be at Carnarvon Golf Course on:
4th October 2019. 65-95 Nottinghill Rd, Lidcombe.
Our November Golf Outing is on Friday 1st November Course to be confirmed TBC.
To Change the format I propose to our golfers that we play an Ambrose. This will be conveyed to our current players for their feedback. Following with lunch afterwards in the clubhouse.
The sign-up sheet for 1st November will be on the activities table at the back of the meeting room at our monthly meeting. So add you signature and indicate if you would like to play, Ambrose or normal 18 and/or 9 holes, whether you need a cart and if you will be joining us for lunch.
Terry Ridge
Co-Leaders: Terry Ridge & Tony Coote
Investment Group – 17th September
The Investment group met at the home of David Antonjuk with 10 members participating. We all enjoyed an excellent presentation by Ian Roberts on “Financial Ratios”.
Ian explained how the use of financial ratios can be very useful in understanding the differences between two similar companies who are both in the same business.
The financial performance of two well-known listed companies, Boral and CSR, were compared. The use of financial ratios provides an objective assessment both companies’ performance and market value.
Leader - David Antonjuk
Lawn Bowls September 2019
Next Bowls will be Wednesday 18th October.
Leader - Morrie Fitzpatrick
MEN'S CLUB - September
The September activity is "Mini Golf" on Thursday 26th Sept. at Thornleigh Golf Centre,
Dartford Rd. Thornleigh. We will Tee-off at 1.30pm.
There is The Bunker Cafe if you would like a light lunch or coffee before we start.
On Thursday 31st. October we are planning a day trip to "Fighter World" at Williamtown.
This will be a chance to see the history of the RAAF fighter aircraft.
21st November- Lunch, 12pm Pennant Hills Hotel.
19th December - Christmas drinks at West Pennant Hills Sports Club.
I would welcome any ideas for next year so that we can plan some exciting activities and outings for 2020.
Leader - Rene Beutler
Hi All
Our Mixed Social Group will meet for a catch up and coffee on:
Monday 30th September
11.00am
Castle Hill RSL
Bistro Area
Hope to See You All There!
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
At our September movie day our members chose between 2 movies:
- Angel Has Fallen
- Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
Both movies were enjoyed by the members who attended them and we shared the highlights over lunch at Spears cafe.
Based on the shorts we saw before the September movies, 2 films stood out for all the members, ie:
Downton Abbey – “In the opening scene of the Downton Abbey movie, a letter makes its way from a desk in central London to a country house in Yorkshire ….”
- Angel Has Fallen
- Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan
Both movies were enjoyed by the members who attended them and we shared the highlights over lunch at Spears cafe.
Based on the shorts we saw before the September movies, 2 films stood out for all the members, ie:
Downton Abbey – “In the opening scene of the Downton Abbey movie, a letter makes its way from a desk in central London to a country house in Yorkshire ….”
Ad Astra - is a science fiction adventure film produced, co-written, and directed by James Gray. Starring Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler, and Donald Sutherland, it follows an astronaut who goes into space in search of his lost father, whose experiment threatens the solar system.
We’re hoping both movies will be screening at the same time to enable us to select our preferred movie and still be able to meet up for our usual lunch and catch up chat after the movie.
We’re planning on trying ‘Cosmo Café’ for our October movie day lunch venue. Members not interested in seeing a movie are welcome to join us for lunch - usually around 12.30.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on the gardening and / or movie group activities.
We’re hoping both movies will be screening at the same time to enable us to select our preferred movie and still be able to meet up for our usual lunch and catch up chat after the movie.
We’re planning on trying ‘Cosmo Café’ for our October movie day lunch venue. Members not interested in seeing a movie are welcome to join us for lunch - usually around 12.30.
Please let Sue or Lorenza know if you’d like to be added to the email list to be updated on the gardening and / or movie group activities.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
Our next trip is to the Southern Highlands
As previously indicated finding suitable dates was a challenge, so contrary to my preference of departing on a Sunday and returning Wednesday it’s now Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th October (still 3 nights-4 days) and still providing flexibility for those that may desire a shorter or longer stay.
From my research our best accommodation option is the “Springs Mittagong” located adjacent to the Mittagong RSL Club being a modern motel with 51 spacious rooms.
Tariffs for “double” or “twin” $175.00/night ($190.00 on line) or $165.00 for a “single” superior room, however October is a very popular period and whilst we need to be reasonably quick to secure our accommodation, eg the Bowral “Tulip Time” festival is 24 Sept to 7 October. The motel still has a couple of extra rooms on hold for us and their website can be found HERE.
If you would like to go please email me with:
At last count we had eleven which is almost in line with my preference of twelve to sixteen (as per previous trips) with a maximum of twenty. We also had two maybe couples considering two nights due to other commitments, it’s not too late.
As requested the majority (not all, so if guilty please pay now) attending have now paid their deposits (based on three nights) into the club’s activity account and identified their payment with their Surname and Highlands:
It simply sought a “yes”, “no” or “maybe” to each potential activity or could elaborate and/or add a suggestion/s, requiring a reply by the end of this month/September allowing me time to prepare an indicative agenda based on member preferences.
An example of local attractions include (which ones appeal to you?):
Any suggestions, preferences or questions please give me a call.
As previously indicated finding suitable dates was a challenge, so contrary to my preference of departing on a Sunday and returning Wednesday it’s now Tuesday 15th to Friday 18th October (still 3 nights-4 days) and still providing flexibility for those that may desire a shorter or longer stay.
From my research our best accommodation option is the “Springs Mittagong” located adjacent to the Mittagong RSL Club being a modern motel with 51 spacious rooms.
Tariffs for “double” or “twin” $175.00/night ($190.00 on line) or $165.00 for a “single” superior room, however October is a very popular period and whilst we need to be reasonably quick to secure our accommodation, eg the Bowral “Tulip Time” festival is 24 Sept to 7 October. The motel still has a couple of extra rooms on hold for us and their website can be found HERE.
If you would like to go please email me with:
- Number of people and names
- Double, twin or single room
- Number of nights (if other than the three specified, you have the option of varying, dates are required).
At last count we had eleven which is almost in line with my preference of twelve to sixteen (as per previous trips) with a maximum of twenty. We also had two maybe couples considering two nights due to other commitments, it’s not too late.
As requested the majority (not all, so if guilty please pay now) attending have now paid their deposits (based on three nights) into the club’s activity account and identified their payment with their Surname and Highlands:
- $260.00 for the superior rooms (balance $265.00, due early Oct) and
- $245.00 for a superior single rooms (balance $250.00, due early Oct)
It simply sought a “yes”, “no” or “maybe” to each potential activity or could elaborate and/or add a suggestion/s, requiring a reply by the end of this month/September allowing me time to prepare an indicative agenda based on member preferences.
An example of local attractions include (which ones appeal to you?):
- Bradman Museum at Bowral plus a few Tulip displays (late September/early October)
- Historic townships of Bowral, Berrima, Robertson, Kangaroo Valley, Bundanoon, Moss Vale
- Fitzroy, Belmore & Carrington Falls
- Minnamurra Rainforest, Jamberoo village, Kangaroo Valley, Wombeyan Caves
- Illawarra Fly & Treetop Walk
- Arts, Crafts & Boutique Shops
- Moss Vale Farmers Market, every Thursday from 3.00pm
- The Food & Wine Trail, Heritage Trail, Pie Trail and various tourist drives.
- Thirlmere NSW Rail Museum (maybe one for the trip down or back)
Any suggestions, preferences or questions please give me a call.
Leader - Max Henderson
Probus Photography Group Report August 2019
We met on Wed 4th September at the Stanton’s.
The theme for the evening was to review Abstract Photography.
The intention was to challenge our creativity.
Also comment on any other photos we would like to share and discuss.
Here is a link for those interested in Abstract Photos….
https://digital-photography-school.com/abstract-photos-to-inspire-you/
The groups abstract photos are shown below.
We did not conclude the discussion on a Group Outing.
A proposal to view the following exhibition will be finalised.
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2019
16 August – 20 October 2019, 10am–5pm
Powerhouse Museum
Suggested dates for our visit are Thursdays 26 or Sept 3 OCT With Sep 3rd looking like being the preferred date.
Peter Stanton
Leader - Rob Clarke
Photos By Members Of The Photography Group - Abstract
Ten Pin Bowling September
Our next game is scheduled for Friday, 20 September.
As has been the case in the past, I will send a “sms” to all who have played previously, or expressed an interest in playing, a week out from game day asking those wishing to play to get back to me by “sms” by Monday morning so I can book lanes.
If you are not on my list & would like to participate please complete the Participation form at the next meeting, or contact me.
Our next game is scheduled for Friday, 20 September.
As has been the case in the past, I will send a “sms” to all who have played previously, or expressed an interest in playing, a week out from game day asking those wishing to play to get back to me by “sms” by Monday morning so I can book lanes.
If you are not on my list & would like to participate please complete the Participation form at the next meeting, or contact me.
Leader - Doug Matthews
Tennis Group Report- September 2019
We play every Monday morning at 9.00am at West Pennant Hills Sports Club. We are a small group but we do have fun.
Come along and join in a new activity, we would welcome more players. Your standard of play isn’t important, just come along and give it a go, you might surprise yourself and have fun.
Leader - Bob Davison
We play every Monday morning at 9.00am at West Pennant Hills Sports Club. We are a small group but we do have fun.
Come along and join in a new activity, we would welcome more players. Your standard of play isn’t important, just come along and give it a go, you might surprise yourself and have fun.
Leader - Bob Davison
Live Theatre September 2019
Billy Elliot:
We have 40 members and guests attending our theatre party to Billy Elliot the Musical – 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at the Lyric Theatre at 7:00pm.
Bus pick-up will be at 5.45pm from West Pennant Hills Sports Club.
Please note: Tickets will be distributed on the bus.
Cirque du Soleil:
If you were at the last Probus meeting you would have heard about our new Theatre Party to Cirque du Soleil on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 8:00pm at the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park Sydney, under the Grand Chapiteau.
Cirque du Soleil will return to Australia from October 2019 with its most acclaimed touring show, Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities. Kurios is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. In this realm, the story is set in the latter half of the 19th century, reality is quite relative indeed as your perception of it is utterly transformed.
Response to the show has been very good with already 28 paid, despite a time clash with the clubs forthcoming New Zealand cruise. Therefore, we have just two tickets still available, so if you would like to attend please contact Robyn Bartle a.s.a.p. (first come first served basis)
Tickets for the evening (at group rates) inclusive of return coach travel from WPH Sports Club are $91.00 each.
Billy Elliot:
We have 40 members and guests attending our theatre party to Billy Elliot the Musical – 10 Year Anniversary Tour on Wednesday 23 October 2019 at the Lyric Theatre at 7:00pm.
Bus pick-up will be at 5.45pm from West Pennant Hills Sports Club.
Please note: Tickets will be distributed on the bus.
Cirque du Soleil:
If you were at the last Probus meeting you would have heard about our new Theatre Party to Cirque du Soleil on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 8:00pm at the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park Sydney, under the Grand Chapiteau.
Cirque du Soleil will return to Australia from October 2019 with its most acclaimed touring show, Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities. Kurios is a tale in which time comes to a complete stop, transporting the audience inside a fantasy world where everything is possible. In this realm, the story is set in the latter half of the 19th century, reality is quite relative indeed as your perception of it is utterly transformed.
Response to the show has been very good with already 28 paid, despite a time clash with the clubs forthcoming New Zealand cruise. Therefore, we have just two tickets still available, so if you would like to attend please contact Robyn Bartle a.s.a.p. (first come first served basis)
Tickets for the evening (at group rates) inclusive of return coach travel from WPH Sports Club are $91.00 each.
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Mid-West NSW Adventure April 2020
We have 28 people interested in the Mid-West of NSW trip planned for April 2020.
The plan is to visit a number of towns in the area, including perhaps Canowindra, Grenfell, Cowra, Forbes and Orange. Each has its own attractions including history, wineries. The Orange Food and Wine Festival runs from 27th March to 5th April. We have access to a working farm at Canowindra and for the more adventurous, there is also hot air ballooning at Canowindra. The trip would be 6 or 7 days.
Next step is to form a small committee to plan the trip and start making bookings. Please let me know if you can help.
Tony Coote
The plan is to visit a number of towns in the area, including perhaps Canowindra, Grenfell, Cowra, Forbes and Orange. Each has its own attractions including history, wineries. The Orange Food and Wine Festival runs from 27th March to 5th April. We have access to a working farm at Canowindra and for the more adventurous, there is also hot air ballooning at Canowindra. The trip would be 6 or 7 days.
Next step is to form a small committee to plan the trip and start making bookings. Please let me know if you can help.
Tony Coote
Leader - Tony & Glenda Coote
Seventeen keen walkers met at Richard Webb Reserve, Aiken Road, WPH to wander along the flat wide fire track to reach the waterfall.
At the time there wasn’t much water flowing but we could all see its potential! We were then led to a hidden cave where unfortunately others had been there before us and left their mark.
On the return journey, 8 more adventurous members took the steep climb and descent through narrow rock crevasses observing numerous wild flowers and dare-devil bike tracks before joining the gentle fire track again. A short car trip took us to Café Saligna in Cumberland State Forest for light refreshments.
Thank you to Enio for a well-researched walk enjoyed by all.
At the time there wasn’t much water flowing but we could all see its potential! We were then led to a hidden cave where unfortunately others had been there before us and left their mark.
On the return journey, 8 more adventurous members took the steep climb and descent through narrow rock crevasses observing numerous wild flowers and dare-devil bike tracks before joining the gentle fire track again. A short car trip took us to Café Saligna in Cumberland State Forest for light refreshments.
Thank you to Enio for a well-researched walk enjoyed by all.
Waterfall Wall, West Pennant Hills Photos (Andrew Little & Lynne Henderson)
Leaders - Bob Carritt & Enio Dona
Wine and Cheese – “Black” Friday 13th September
Another fun evening of “Wein, Weib und Gesang” (Wine, Woman, and Song), was held at the home of Susan and David Antonjuk with 20 plus members attending.
Thank you to all who again provided a wonderful selection of finger food and other delightful nibbles. Susan managed to quarantine her two black cats so the partying could go ahead without any fear of bad luck befalling anyone (see their photos below).
We all hope Jeanette Roberts’ delightfully painted “cat” face was not done with indelible ink. Thank you to all who attended, it was a wonderful evening.
Susan Antonjuk.
Another fun evening of “Wein, Weib und Gesang” (Wine, Woman, and Song), was held at the home of Susan and David Antonjuk with 20 plus members attending.
Thank you to all who again provided a wonderful selection of finger food and other delightful nibbles. Susan managed to quarantine her two black cats so the partying could go ahead without any fear of bad luck befalling anyone (see their photos below).
We all hope Jeanette Roberts’ delightfully painted “cat” face was not done with indelible ink. Thank you to all who attended, it was a wonderful evening.
Susan Antonjuk.
Leader Julie Shenstone
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