Newsletter No. 64  - June 2022

THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING  WILL BE HELD  AT THE CHERRYBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 10.30AM ON  WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE.

If you wish to print this newsletter please click the "print friendly" button below
Print Friendly and PDF

President's Report

Picture
President’s Report - June 2022

We have just completed the membership renewal period. There have been some resignations and so there are now some vacancies available. The committee has decided to open membership for applications for the next month as per Jeff Swan’s membership report.

​May I remind you that we have capitation and gender balance requirements as per our bylaws and an application process that needs to be followed.

The last month continues to be a month of ups and downs for a number of our members with family stresses, operations and illnesses. Thank you to Toni and Ken for their excellent job as welfare officers and to all the members for their support of those going through tough times.
​
Fortunately, the weather has been more conducive to outdoor activities, albeit a little chilly. May I encourage you to get out and “have an airing” in whichever activity you enjoy or perhaps try one you haven’t done before. 

Bain Shenstone President

Secretarial

​Correspondence In

Received an email from a Matt Murphy who is a full time firefighter and part time historian promoting his book “RUM A Distilled History of Colonial Australia”.  Passed this onto Loretta.

Correspondence Out

None

Bev Dona

Details of the Probus Member Benefit Scheme are at: www.probussouthpacific.org/pages/members_offers_member_benefits_scheme
(click on link)

Treasurer's Report

Open Activities Balance
Broken Hill $0.00
Moulin Rouge $873.60
Jewish Museum $45.00
Razorhurst $0.00
Orange $2,600.00
$3,518.60
Add:
Interest received
Prior years $37.75
This year to date $10.73
Activities surplus $348.13
To be fixed / transferred $0.00
Bank balance $3,915.21
TERM DEPOSIT
Interest since the Term Deposit was rolled over in July, is estimated to be $12.51.
INTEREST
For this year, $10.88 has been received as interest – General Account $0.15, Activities Account $10.73. 
ACTIVITY SURPLUS
The Activity Surplus currently stands at $348.13 – no change to last month.
Michael Stinson
Treasurer 31 May 2022

Membership

Current membership is 106 members, target is 110.

Female 64 Male 42, current ratio F 60.4% M 39.6%, target is 60:40

At the Committee meeting 14/6/22 it was agreed to OPEN membership.

Applications will be open from Wed 22/06/2022 to Wed 27/07/2022.

Apply by Email: WPHDProbus.membership@gmail.com

A membership application form will be emailed back to you.

A completed form should be emailed/returned by 27/07/2022 (next meeting).

Applications will be processed by the Committee as per the club policy.
​
Just a reminder of our Club policies for attendance at meetings and activities.
  • 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

June 2022 Welfare Report

Good morning, all,

Well, this month has had many ups and downs with members.
Our thoughts and positive vibes go out to those struggling with family issues and positive vibes to all those during the recovery process from operations or recovering from illnesses.

Wintertime is a time to take extra care when out and about with so much flu spreading itself around. I must admit, I wear a mask whenever possible if out and about and find it to be a bit of a security blanket. Hopefully it is helping. Remember Covid is still active so take that extra step to stay safe.

Congratulations to all those starting to join us again in our many activities. It is great to see the club thriving once again and thank you to the leaders for staying active during difficult times.

Please contact Ken or myself if you know of anyone that may need help in any way at all.

Stay healthy

Toni Smith & Ken Smith – Welfare Officers

June Guest Speaker - Kenneth Patrick Buxton - Antiques & Collectables, Orator and Broadcaster​

Photos - May Meeting - None Taken......

Birthday  Celebrations

Happy Birthday
 To all our members
Celebrating a birthday in June

John Savic
Julie Stinson

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.

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 do 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.
Newsletter Copy Deadline

Please provide your contributions for the June Newsletter by Friday 17th June 2022.

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 – 2022 06

​

To go to the Activities Calendar - click HERE!

Click on activity to go straight there!
Activity Group    Leaders
Book Challenge Sue Calabrese
Book Club Bev Davison
Cards David Turner 
Cycling Bruce Bartle
Day Trips (Bus/Train/Ferry) Helen Games
Dining Out Looking For Monthly Leaders
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 Enio Dona
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 activity leaders for Bridge, Dining Out and Overseas Travel.  Without a leader, we the members, not have an activity.  In addition, existing leaders are looking for backup in the case of holidays or sickness.  Please consider making a contribution to the club by taking on a roll.

The opportunity for Overseas travel is coming back.  Anyone interested in planning and organizing the next trip for the club please contact Enio.

Currently Dining Out is being organized on a rotational basis for one month at a time.  Please come and discuss with Enio about taking on this roll for one month.
Picture
                       THROW COVID BEHIND US!

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
 
The THROW COVID challenge – a VERY slow month for all of us – VERY long books in some cases. ThroCo runs from March to the end of August. Join us, read your own choice of book, post it and enjoy the rundowns of the other readers. Maybe you’ll see a book that might grab your attention??? 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.

Since mid-May:
Agent 407: A South African Spy breaks her Silence by Olivia Forsyth: Olivia Forsyth is a spy who breaks her silence about the dying years of Apartheid. Nothing is as it seems. Many names mentioned unfamiliar to our country, and not a lot of explanation about who they are. The last part of the book is about her life after she moved to the UK and exited the world of spying.  

The White Queen by Philippa Gregory: Also a Television series. Nothing much has changed when it comes to politics. Brother turns on brother, the throne of England is a stake. Set in the time of the War of the Roses, before the times of the Tudors. Hopefully the TV series was better than what a lot thought about the book.

The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley: Book 2 in the series ‘The Seven Sisters’. Just as intriguing as Book 1. The second sister, Ally, has deserted her musical bent to become a world class yachtswoman. She has a deeply passionate and doomed love affair that changes her destiny, so she decides to follow the trail of clues left by her deceased adoptive father, Pa Salt, to discover her roots. She finds herself in Norway, in a world of Grieg, romances of the past, betrayal and loss. Ally learns about Anna Landvik, who lived in Norway 100 years before, and who ghost-sang the first performance of Grieg’s ‘Solveig Song’ from the wings of the stage. Now Ally must fathom how this woman can be part of her own background, how music has been part of her inheritance and how she can learn to love again. This is every bit as good as Book 1. Five to go.
​
Showtime by Judy Nunn: Based on the Theatre industry in eastern Australia in the 1800’s to post WWI.  Written partly during Covid so the author couldn’t research the ideas as much as she normally does. Two British immigrant families move into the entertainment industry, showing anything from burlesque to Shakespeare. Lots of detail about costumes and sets that would interest theatre goers. Federation and politics also play out in the background as these two rival families focus on their productions. 

​
Leader: Sue Calabrese
Back To Activities List
Picture
Book Club Report - June 2022

We had our last meeting on 9th June.  We discussed Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce.  Mostly well liked, we found the British attitude to carrying on as normal even though bombs are dropping around you, the stiff upper lip and the general naivety very refreshing.
 
Our new book is: The women with silver wings by Katherine Sharp Landdeck.  Our next meeting is on Thursday July 21st.
 


Happy reading

Leader - Bev Davison
Back To Activities List
Picture
​The thrilling true story of the daring female aviators who helped the United States during World War II - only to be forgotten by the country they served.

With the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, women pilots went aloft to serve their nation. They came from all walks of life, united by their love of aircraft and their desire to prove that women flyers were as skilled as men. In every way they succeeded.

The WASP withstood danger, cold, heat, military red tape, bureaucratic confusion, scorn & second- class treatment.

​They proved their courage, their patriotism, their talent, their ability to master powerful new machines – fighter bombers, transports – and their staying power.  Some gave their lives
Picture
Cards Report for June 2022

​Our May card night was well attended and thank you to Ray and Enio for stepping in to help run it while I was away.

Our next card night will be on Friday 24 June at the Dural Country Club.

Time is 7 pm sharp.

Dinner from 5.45pm if you wish to eat before playing.

Cost is $5 per head to play.



Please let me know if you will be attending for dinner and/or cards.

A detailed email will be sent out to the card group members prior to the evening for you to respond to if you will be attending.
​
Looking forward to seeing you then.
 
​Leader - David Turner
Back to Activities List
Picture
Cycling Group: June 2022
 
Hi Cyclists
A very pleasant ride from Rydalmere Ferry Wharf to Meadowbank on Wednesday 8th June. 5 of us were pedalling, and Lawrence was e-biking. Weather was fine, but quite cold. A welcome coffee stop at Meadowbank before returning along the north side of the river.

Our next outing is planned for Wednesday 13th July.  A longer ride this time! We will ride from Gosford along the side of Brisbane Waters to Woy Woy where we will enjoy a coffee and a snack, then return the same way.  There is some great scenery along the way. The ride is all on cycle paths.  Its mostly flat with just a few uphill climbs.

Lets plan to meet at Cherrybrook Community Centre Car Park at 9AM.  We can car share.
When we stop for a coffee, we’ll plan the ride calendar for the next 6 months.  There are lots of great rides in The Hills, around Parramatta River and on the Central Coast to name a few.

How about dusting off your bike, pumping up the tyres and having a practice ride? If anyone needs a bit of help to get their bike back to roadworthy, let me know and I’ll be pleased to lend a hand.

Please bring water, helmet and sunscreen. Please advise me by Wednesday 6th July if you will be joining the ride.

Leader - Tony Coote
Back to Activities List
Jewish Museum Tour
 
A small group of Probus members enjoyed a lunch at a cafe in Darlinghurst prior to attending a guided tour of The Jewish Museum on Wednesday 15 June.
 
The tour was very informative and emotive. Maps and pie charts depicted the extent of the loss of six million Jewish lives in the counties of Europe in the Holocaust.
 
Culminating the tour we were privileged to hear first hand of the experiences of a Holocaust survivor. This was possible through an interactive Hologram. Enabling the audience to ask questions of Yvonne who was sent to Auschwitz from the Ghetto at fifteen years of age. It was an amazing personal recount.
​
She eventually settled in Sydney living on the North Shore.
​Yvonne answering our questions of her experiences as she was taken from the Ghetto at the age of fifteen and sent by train to Auschwitz. She still has dreams of her experiences. 


Day Out for July
TBA
Leader - Helen Games
Italian Winter Feast - At Sirculo Thursday 4th August 2022 - 7PM

As a special event for the club, we have organized the Italian Winter Feast again this year, (after last year’s cancellation due to COVID).  Please click HERE for brochure. 
 
The evening includes 2 courses, antipasto, and a choice of main meal from a limited selection, for $59 per person.  Selection of Italian wine & beer plus mulled wine available at additional cost .  The numbers are limited to 60 persons, so be quick to ensure your seat.

​My Kitchen Rules Celebrity Chef Josh Sama and Hatted Chef Avik Kanjilal invite you to an Italian Night to remember. Think cold night, open fire pit, mulled wine, delicious food, candlelight, great Italian music, good friends
 
If you would like to join us, please deposit $59 into the Probus Activities Account by Thursday July 28th 2022 using Sirculo and your surname as a reference.
Leader - Looking For Monthly Leaders
Back To Activities List
Orange - Sunday 6 to Wednesday 9 November 2022
As previously advised our priority was to secure our accommodation, currently essential with the added demand, now that we can travel again post COVID restrictions.
We set a maximum of thirty (30) for this trip, to date we have our thirty with four on standby.
 
Accommodation:
We have made reservations at the “Mercure Orange” 94 Byng St, Orange, located in the heart of the CBD near shopping, dining and adjoining the relatively new Orange Ex-Services' Club complex, which includes the Diggers Brasserie.
Our room only “group booking” tariffs are:
  • Deluxe Queen rooms (1x queen bed and 1x single bed) $198.00 per room per night
  • Deluxe Twin room (2x king single beds) $198.00 per room per night
  • Deluxe King room (1x King bed) $208.00 per room per night
For those that made the thirty, thank you for paying your deposit sand providing your respective room selection as shown below:
Payments:
We will require your accommodation balance of $394 (Queen or Twin) or $424.00 (King) before the end of September. All payments should be paid into the Activities Account and identified with your Surname & Orange.

Activities (Draft only)
Whilst we are still considering the many exciting options, some initial thoughts:
  • Sunday, drive to Orange via Bells Line of Road to Lithgow, then the Great Western Hwy (GWH)
    • 2.30pm The Orange Heritage Walking Trail, meet at motel
The City of Orange reflects a rich tapestry from the traditional Wiradjuri land owners, to the colonial settlers, gold miners and commercial traders. Take time out for a leisurely 1.5 hour stroll around the streets to appreciate the charm.


  • Monday, tourist drive, a couple of alternatives:
    • 8.30am meet outside motel and drive to Eugowra, Parks, CSIRO Observatory, Manildra (dinner & show) and back to Orange

    • 8.30am meet outside motel and drive to Eugowra, Forbes, Parks, Mahindra (dinner & show) and back to Orange
      • with the CSIRO Observatory is situated about 20km north of Parkes and therefore insufficient time to include Forbes, thus whilst both are available you need to determine your preference.
Eugowra has only one true claim to fame. On 16 June, 1862 Frank Gardiner and his gang of bushrangers held up an armed gold escort. In recent times the sleepy little town has been enriched by murals on many of the large available surfaces. Each year the number of murals increases now boasts over 20 murals including one depicting the famous Gardiner's Gang.
​Forbes has always been known for its heritage buildings set alongside gorgeous river banks and leafy parks. See its changing face, from colonial gold rush times to the modern day. Forbes also has the fabulous McFeeters Motor Museum’s remarkable collection of vehicles dating back to 1905 (possibly the best collection I have seen).
Parkes was named after the father of Australian federation, the town was once best known for its radio telescope that helped broadcast the moon landing. Today, this beautiful heritage town is famous for the hordes of Elvis fans that make an annual pilgrimage to honour the King.
The Henry Parkes Centre and Information Centre – a must-stop for pop-culture and a glimpse into yesteryear, this is a four museum collections under the one roof: The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit, Parkes Motor Museum, Parkes Museum and the Antique Machinery Collection. www.henryparkescentre.com.au
CSIRO Observatory, affectionately known as ‘The Dish’, is one of the largest radio telescopes in the Southern Hemisphere and was the location for the Australian film of the same name in 2000.  www.parkes.atnf.csiro.au
Amusu Theatre & Movie Poster Museum is situated in the small town of Manildra and Australia's oldest operational picture theatre! A 1930's Art Deco Theatre featuring many of the original fixtures.  
We are aiming to be at Manildra to have dinner at the Royal Hotel (6.00pm) and then go to the Amusu Theatre and Movie Posture Museum (show 7.30pm) for a fun night at the movies to reminisce our younger days.
 
 
  • Tuesday, TBA, looking at various options around Orange, including:
  • Lake Conobolas is at the foothills of Mount Conobolas this pristine lake is a haven for birds and native wildlife with a circular cycle or walking track, a bakehouse kiosk, adventure playground and a chance to paddle, sail or swim in the warmer months.
​
  • Mount Canobolas is an extinct volcano and the highest mountain in the region. Situated 13 kilometres southwest of Orange, The view from the 1395m peak is worth the short drive from town through orchards, vineyards and via Lake Conobolas.
  • Heifer Station Winery, a cellar door with a difference, adult’s taste the local vintage while kids enjoy the on-site petting zoo and can feed the chooks, sheep and goat. Once one of NSW’s biggest cattle stations. www.heiferstation.com/
  • Orange Botanic Gardens, Cook Park is a heritage-listed 4-hectare urban park at 24-26 Summer Street, Orange, It was designed and built from 1873 to 1950
  • Shopping and Coffee/lunch in the city centre, whatever
 
 
  • Wednesday, return home
  • Take GWH home via Bathurst, Lithgow, Katoomba and Penrith
 
Bathurst is a city of contrasts in one of the most fascinating and diverse regions of New South Wales. Heritage listed buildings and world class museums. Plus Mount Panorama, Take a drive on the famous circuit that has hosted the world’s best races, eg Bathurst 1000.
 
If time permits detour off the GWH at Bathurst to:
Mayfield Garden, near Oberon is Australia’s largest privately-owned, cool climate garden; Mayfield is a living legacy of the Hawkins family who took their inspiration from the best gardens in Europe. Beautiful in every season with pathways designed to be explored and so many nooks-and-crannies to discover.
Evening Meals
We are considering the following:
  • Sunday; Orange Ex Services Club, 231-243 Anson St, Orange (6.30pm).
https://www.oesc.com.au/
 
  • Monday; Royal Hotel, 45 Kiewa St, Manildra (6.00pm)
No webpage, ties in with our Amusu Theatre night at Manildra
​
  • Tuesday; Lord Anson Hotel, 224 Anson St, Orange (6.30pm)
Only a short walk from our motel with our own first floor room
https://www.thelordanson.com.au/
 
We will make reservations assuming full attendance, therefore can you please let me ASAP if you will not be attending any of these venues and we will adjust our reservations.
Regardless, of what you elect to do during the day we should all come together as one group for the evening meals.
 
Costs
Except for the stated accommodation costs, it is best if all other costs, e.g. breakfasts, lunches, dinners and all activities are paid for separately by the participants.
 
COVID 19 Guidelines
As a minimum, our Club at all times will abide by the COVID 19 guidelines set down by NSW Health.
We expect members to respect the health and wellbeing of their fellow members and not attend club organised activities unless they are fully vaccinated and/or feel unwell.
 
Other
Any suggestions or questions please give me a call.
Leader - Max Henderson 
Back To Activities List
GARDENING GROUP - June
We visited the Geranium Cottage in June.  Following an enjoyable brunch we were given a very informative talk on the many different varieties of Geraniums and Pelargoniums, including the new development of a yellow geranium which until now hasn’t been available.
​
As with our usual routine we also enjoy an enjoyable (sedate) Brunch at the Geranium Cottage Café.
Our July Gardening Group Day will be on Thursday 14 July. 

We’ll follow our usual routine of starting with:
​
10.00am Brunch at The Fig café Annangrove Road Dural

Followed by tour of the Mother Earth Nursery and a Talk by Mark on Camelias.

Please let Sue Small know if you’ll be joining the day so the brunch / morning tea booking can be made.
Leaders -  Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
Back To Activities List
Picture

Golf Report June 2022.
The Bunker News
​
Hola!

Our members this month played at North Ryde Golf Course 03/06.
The course was wet under foot in places although in great shape considering the previous weather and how other courses have been holding up.

We had a good field of players showing up with 7 playing 18 holes and 8 playing 9

holes, there were a small number of players unable to attend at the last minute. We hope they are now fit and able for the game in July. The day was completed with a group lunch in the onsite Chinese Restaurant.
Picture
Our next game is planned for first Friday of the month July 01/07, 2022, at Fox Hills Golf Course, 55 Fox Hills Crescent, Prospect 2148

I have confirmed bookings for the following courses:

Fox Hills for Friday 01/07/2022, teeing off at 9:00am for and 11:00am. Cost 18 H $25.00, 9 H $20.00. Carts are $34.00 & $30.00 respectively.

Cumberland Country Club for Friday 05/08/2022 teeing off at 8:00am and 10:00am. Costs are 18H $40.00 & 9 H $30.00. Carts are $40.00 & $25.00 Respectively.

Gordon Golf Club for Friday 02/09/2022 teeing off at 8:00am and 10:00am.

Windsor Country Club for Friday 07/10/2022 teeing off at 08:41am and 10:05am. Costs are 18H $24.00 and 9H $18.00. Carts costs are being confirmed.
​
Emails will be sent out for player acceptance so please add to your calendar.
 

Yours in Fun, Fellowship & Friendship
Leader - Terry Ridge
Back To Activities List
Picture
Investment Group - June
 
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st June at 10:00am at my home. The topic for the meeting will be “As a retiree, how to get through a major economic downturn with investments intact”.

​The July Investment Group meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th July at my home at 10:00am. Topic to be determined.


 
If you wish to participate in the Investment Group, please email me so I can add you to the Investment Group email list.
 
Leader - David Antonjuk
Back To Activities List
Picture

MEN'S CLUB - June

There was no activity for June as we only returned from Broken Hill the night before.

Unfortunately with a clash of holidays and men’s club,  July’s activity’s have been postponed till Thursday 4th August


​


Leader - Rene Beutler
Back To Activities List
Picture

Mixed Social Coffee Morning
​
Meets last Monday of the month.

Next meeting is on Monday 27/06/22 at
11.00 am at the West Pennant Hills Sports Club

Men are Welcome.
​
Kim 

​
Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
Back to Activities List
Picture
​MOVIE GROUP - June

At our June Movie Day most of enjoyed the latest ‘Top Gun’ movie, with Tom Cruise again saving the day while a few others enjoyed the Downton Abbey movie.

Following the movie, we enjoyed a long lunch and good catch up at Cosmo Café.

The next Movie Group Day will be on Tuesday 5 July where we will meet at the Castle Hill cinemas at 9:30 for the movie of your choice followed by lunch at Comos Cafe. 

Unfortunately, the movies being screened in July are not advertised.

Please let Sue Small know if you’d like to be added to the Movie Group email list to be kept updated on Movie Days.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
Back To Activities List
Probus Photography Group May Report
Our June meeting will be postponed to July as it is shortly after the supermoon outing and we have many members away.
Next Month’s Photography Challenge
​
As we had the Broken Hill trip, we will be reviewing some of the images taken at Broken Hill at the next meeting.  A new folder has been created to put these images in on the Facebook site.
Supermoon Tuesday 14 June
A super moon is where the full moon is closer to the earth than normal and looks much bigger.  What is more impressive is that if you stand at the end of Blues Point the moon will rise over the middle of the harbour bridge, which is very rare. 

Lynne Henderson, Gerrard Siddle & Andrew Little went to Blues Point Reserve on Tuesday 14th June to photograph the super moon coming up over the "horizon" (around 4.45pm), behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  Unfortunately there was a small amount of cloud around the horizon (eastern suburbs) & we didn't see the moon until it was around halfway up to the bottom of the bridge.

However, after that we had clear sky & we all took many photos of the super moon (see below).

A new album has been created on the Photography Facebook site to copy super moon images to.

Facebook Page
Our photography group has a Facebook page, all members are welcome to subscribe to this website and view the images posted by our members.

The link is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/254025278937219/?ref=group_header

Next Meeting
​
Our June meeting will be postponed to July as it is after the super moon outing and we have many members away.

Our group supports I-Phone / Android photographers through to the very keen photographers with high quality camera equipment.  It is also very social. 

Super Moon Photos

Photos from Lynne, Gerrard & Andrew

Broken Hill Trip Photos

Photos From Hilda, Jeff, Lynne, Desley & Andrew
Leaders - Rob Clarke & Bain Shenstone​
Back To Activities List
Picture

TEN PIN BOWLING REPORT - June 2022

Notwithstanding the small turnout last Friday, those who did attend enjoyed the games & friendly banter.
 
Jeanette & Bev shared the spoils on the girls side whilst David was again superior for the boys.
 
The standout highlight of the morning was David’s superb 186 pin effort in game 2 which set a new record for WPHC Probus Club. It’s a pity there were so few to witness such a feat.
 
The third Friday in July falls in the school holidays which from past experience must be avoided, hence our next Bowling activity will be on Friday, 19 August. 

​Cheers
Doug
Leader - Doug Matthews
Back To Activities List
Picture

Tennis Group Report- June 2022
 
Another month of interrupted play with some of us visiting Broken Hill and others travelling but we are getting to play most days again with reduced numbers.
The weather has been considerably colder lately but after a bit of running around we soon warm up.
 
We meet on Monday & Wednesday @ 9.00am at Hasting Park Tennis Complex, 44 Belltree Crescent, Castle Hill.
​

If you are interested in joining us, please give me a call.

Leader - Bob Davison
Back To Activities List
Picture
Live Theatre June 2022

Moulin Rouge the Musical - Capitol Theatre
Wednesday 22 June at 7:00pm
Thanks for your great response to our theatre party to Moulin Rouge the Musical at The Capitol Theatre on 22 June 2022!!
 
We have now fully subscribed and paid our group booking with a total of 41 attendees.
 
Pick up will be from West Pennant Hills Sports Club, New Line Road West Pennant Hills at 5:50PM and returning around 10:15PM that evening.
 
Into the Woods – Presented by Sydney Youth Musical Theatre Hornsby RSL Club Friday 15 July at 7:30pm
Our next theatre party will be to see Into The Woods at Hornsby RSL Club on Friday 15 July 2022 with tickets just $39 each. We will also arrange to book a table in the bistro for those who wish to dine beforehand.
 
One of Stephen Sondheim's classics, this story pulls together characters across multiple Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales and follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse meeting other classic Grimm characters on their journey.
 
Payment Details:
WEST PENNANT HILLS/DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
 
Description: Surname WOODS

 
Stay safe,
Bruce
Leader - Bruce Bartle
Back To Activities List
Picture


Walking - June 2022
In June, for 15 members, the walking activity was a good walk around Parramatta Lake.  It was a lovely sunny winter day, no wind and the reflections off the water created some lovely photos.  There was coffee at the café after the walk.  It was great to see the walkers back again.

The next walk is the12th July, currently plan to from the Huntley’s Point wharf across the Gladesville Bridge, around Five Dock Bay to Chiswick Wharf followed by quick swim across the harbor back to the parked cars. 

For the non-swimmers there is a short wait for the ferry. 

Please book the date in your calendar.  All are welcome. 

Email advising full detail to be sent closer to the date.

Leader - Enio Dona
Back To Activities List
Picture
Wine & Cheese June 2022

Around 20 people braved the cold weather to come to Wine and Cheese at the Shenstone household on Friday 10th June. We enjoyed lots of hot food and wine around the slow combustion wood fire.
​
Next month W& C will be on Friday 8th July at the Henderson’s house.


Leader  Julie Shenstone & Susan Antonjuk
Back To Activities List
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.
Newsletter Editor: Andrew Little