Newsletter No. 67 - September 2022

THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING  WILL BE HELD  AT THE CHERRYBROOK COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 10.30AM ON  WEDNESDAY 28th SEPTEMBER.

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Vice President's Report

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Vice President’s Report - September 2022

Hello Everyone
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Whilst our illustrious leader is away on a terrific holiday over in Alaska and Canada I’ll be filling in!

As usual the club has been running smoothly and there is not much to report.
The weather has been kind to us so we have been able to enjoy many of the activities that our Activity Leaders have been efficiently running. Between Walking, Golf, Cycling, Tennis and Ten Pin Bowling we are keeping active and working towards looking fit and healthy for the warmer weather to follow. Our more relaxing, intellectual and socializing activities are keeping our minds busy and having fun keeping up with everyone.
We have a number of our members who have been away or are currently away so that indicates to me that life is really getting back to “normal” again.

Our Dining/Eating out group has been going well with a different person organizing it each month.

​Hoping that the weather holds out for our next venue at Berowra Waters this weekend and the following month at The Sydney Rowers Club.

As our motto says keep up the FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP which is at the heart of our club.

Cathy Turner Vice President

Secretarial

​Correspondence In

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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

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TREASURER’S REPORT For the Month ending 31 August 2022
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance  1 August 2022 $3,426.49
Interest $0.03
Deposits $384.00 Annual dues and joining fees received
$384.00
Expenses $0.00 PSPL Capitation fees
$0.00 Speaker Costs
$(133.00) Hornsby Council venue hire
$0.00 Morning teas
$(133.00)
Closing cash balance  31 August 2022 $3,677.52
ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT
Opening cash balance  1 August 2022 $6,217.35
Interest $3.13
Deposits $634.00 Orange
$1,300.00 Naval History Cruise
$2,147.00 Taralga Rodeo
$1,016.00 Mama Mia
$520.00 State Theatre
$0.00 $5,617.00 Activity 13
Deposits to be identified $0.00
Payments $(15.00) Jewish Museum
$(1,329.00) Circulo
$(858.00) Into the Woods
$(1,235.00) $(3,437.00) Naval History Cruise
Closing cash balance  31 August 2022 $8,400.48
OPEN ACTIVITIES
Orange,  Traralga Rodeo, Mama Mia and State Theatre tourare the open activities.
Open Activities Balance
Orange $4,148.00
Naval History Cruise $65.00
Taralga Rodeo $2,147.00
Mama Mia $1,016.00
State Theatre $520.00
$7,896.00
Add:
Interest received
Prior years $37.75
This year to date $15.00
Activities surplus $451.73
To be fixed / transferred $0.00
Bank balance $8,400.48
TERM DEPOSIT
The Term Deposit has been rolled over in July, earning approx $9.67 each month.
INTEREST
For this year, $18.41 has been received as interest – General Account $0.28, Activities Account $18.13.
ACTIVITY SURPLUS
The Activity Surplus currently stands at $451.73 after the addition of a Moulin Rouge surplus of $103.60.
Michael Stinson
Treasurer 31 August 2022

Membership


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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

September 2022 Welfare Report

Spring has sprung and it’s time to be out and about once again. Many members are enjoying many of the activities on offer. Keep an eye out at the meetings for the notes on upcoming events and sign up if you are interested.
A couple of members have had operations this last month and are doing well. Our best wishes and continued support have been extended to them.

Many more have had Covid 19 and hopefully we are past the worst of this dreadful virus.

If you know of anyone in need of support or assistance, please contact either Ken or myself so we can follow up and help where possible.
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Toni Smith & Ken Smith – Welfare Officers

September Guest Speaker - Jan-Maree Ball – OAM- Aussie Hero Quilts​

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Jan-Maree Ball OAM is the founder of Aussie Hero Quilts and is a passionate advocate for our Defence Force personnel.
Jan-Maree is a former Navy and Air Force officer who now leads a team of dedicated volunteers around Australia.

The motto of Aussie Hero Quilts – “no one who serves Australia is alone” sums up Jan-Maree’s approach and commitment.

Jan-Maree joined the Australia Defence Force at the age of 19 and moved across the country to start a career that was to last more than 15 years.

The next 15 years were spent as a full-time mother looking after twin sons.
In 2012 Jan-Maree identified the need for more tangible support for our Australian Defence Force members, and founded the organisation called Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags). 

In 2016 Jan-Maree was recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for her support to Defence through Aussie Heroes.

What started as a small community group has evolved into an Australia wide charity that supports our past and present serving members whilst they are away from home and here on Aussie soil.

Photos - August Meeting - None Taken

Birthday  Celebrations

 Happy Birthday
 To all our members
Celebrating a birthday in September

​Bob Carritt
Deirdre Clark
Rob Clarke
Gail Day
Ray Heaton
Rosemary Jones
Doug Matthews 
Michael McLeod
Terry Ridge
Michael Stinson

Cherrybrook Uniting Church Community Chat

West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook Rotary Mini Garage Sale

WPH & Cherrybrook Rotary are holding a mini garage sale this Saturday from 9am to 3pm at the Cherrybrook Uniting Church 134 Newline Rd Cherrybrook.

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 October Newsletter by Wednesday 19th October 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 10

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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.
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                       THROW COVID BEHIND US!

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
The THROW COVID challenge. September has been a slow month – a combination of very long books and getting busy. Only 8 books total and an epic fail. ThroCo runs from March to the end of February ‘23.

You can join at any time – just set your challenge from your starting point – how many do you read in a month times the number of months you are in the challenge PLUS 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.
Since mid-August:

A Stone’s Throw Away by Karly Lane: A Rural Romance mixed with investigative journalism. When a drought dries up the contents of a water hole on her uncle’s property, Phillipa is astonished at what she finds. She is torn between ‘doing her job’ (journalist) or finishing her book. Those around her steer her towards investigating. Seems an astonishing situation for a ‘journalist’.  

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah: 1934 – The Depression, drought and dust storms of the Great Plains of Texas and how it affects those try to make a living off the land. Beaten farmers make their way to a better life in California, only to find there are no jobs and a lot of discrimination.

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty: Moriarty's books usually good and this one didn't fail. You think you know where the story is going but she always has the little twists. Covid even gets a mention. The setting is a tennis family, Joy and Stan (successful tennis coaches) and their four adult children. The parents are now retired and not handling it well. While showing promise, none of the children follows in their footsteps. The whole family have some dysfunctional qualities and there is darkness in the past. Late one night a strange girl knocks on their door claiming to be the victim of domestic violence. They take her in unreservedly. Little niggles start, with everyone in the family becoming undermined. Then Joy disappears. Stan has a scratched face and looks to have done a thorough clean of the house. The children report her as missing, and the detective is convinced she knows who did it.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens: A book club read – reviewed in last month’s newsletter. Three people read this book this month – quite a good read.

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon: Not loved by the reader, but still an  interesting story. Natasha: Is a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate or destiny. She meets a cute boy on a crowded street and falls in love with him twelve hours from her family being deported to Jamaica. Daniel has always been the good son, the good student, living up to his parents’ high expectations. When he sees her, he forgets about all that. The Universe has brought them together and every moment in their lives has brought them to this single moment.

Her Time to Shine by Fiona McCallum: While it had some ‘nice’ reviews online, the reader found this a very boring read – skipped paragraphs trying to get into it but it just didn’t happen. It’s about a woman moving to a small town to find herself.

Tudor History Captivating History Series – presenting the lives of the Tudors, from the War of the Roses to Elizabeth I.

Family Baggage by Monica McInerney. Harriet has recovered from a mental breakdown after her parents die within months of each other. She suddenly must go back into the family Travel Agency business when her brother is injured. She finds herself leading a tour of fanatical aged biddies on a themed tour based on an old English TV series, Willoughby – accompanied by the charming star of the series, Patrick. On the eve of the tour, her foster sister Lara mysteriously disappears. The tour, along with the mystery disappearance of Lara makes her face big questions about her family, her childhood, her fear of breaking down again, and her feelings for Patrick. A really good read.
Fail of the Month: Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey – tried to be very droll but after getting 5 hours into the 20 ½ hours it just became too boring.  

Sue Calabrese

​Leader: Sue Calabrese
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Book Club Report - September 2022

We had a great meeting on the 1st September. It’s always great when we get together, we discuss the book and have a very lively discussion and catch up with drinks & nibbles.  We discussed Where the crawdads sing by Delia Owens, which everyone generally enjoyed. 

​Our latest book is The Light of Days by Judy Batalion, who is the granddaughter of one of the Polish Holocaust survivors.  We next meet on 13th October.



Happy reading

Leader - Bev Davison
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​One of the most important stories of World War II, already optioned by Steven Spielberg for a major motion picture: a spectacular, searing history that brings to light the extraordinary accomplishments of brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters—a group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never been chronicled in full, until now.

Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families and neighbours and the violent destruction of their communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland - some still in their teens - helped transform the Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight the Nazis. 
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Cards 500 Report for September 2022

​We had a good turnout with 21 players in August.

Our next card evening at the Dural Country Club has changed dates from Friday 23 September to Friday 30 September.
An email will be sent out at the start of the week to obtain the numbers playing and coming to dinner.

Anyone wishing to join this group activity please email Cathy Turner and we can add you to the list.


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David Turner​
 
​Leader - David Turner
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 Cycling Group: September 2022

​The September ride was cancelled due to lack of numbers (Sickness and people travelling).

Details of the October Ride on 12th October will be advised.

Tony Coote




​Leader - Tony Coote
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Day Out for September

State Theatre Tour Thursday 22nd September 10.00am

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A two hour guided tour with all the splendour of million dollar paintings, sculptures, chandeliers, mosaics and twenty brass doors worth $1.8 million dollars. The Pompadour Butterfly Powder Room and much more, kept all attentive to the unique character of this never to be repeated theatre.

Stories explaining the massive steel stage curtain to prevent the spread of fire; re-wiring globe ( LED) replacement of the main chandelier which took 2 months with 2 electricians and 4 labourers; the replacement of the fire sprinkler system; all the stars that have performed, were just some of the highlights of our guide’s extensively detailed tour.

Barry Wailes      
Leader - Helen Games

Sydney Rowers Club Watergrill Restaurant - Thursday 27th Oct 2022 @ 12:30pm

Sydney Rowing Club is the oldest rowing club in New South Wales, Australia formed in 1870.  It has occupied its current site on Port Jackson's Parramatta River at Abbotsford Point since 1874.

The Watergrill provides the ultimate casual dining experience for any occasion, combining the freshest quality product, an abundance of internal and external seating options, and the most breathtaking water views.  Supported by ample on and off-street parking as well as public ferries and buses to our door.
Cost: $10 per person prepayment required to confirm your seat

Where: 613 Great North Road Abbotsford, NSW.

Free Parking available, Ferry stops 70 times a day at Abbotsford Wharf – 50 metres from Sydney Rowing Club,
Licensed: Bar area including coffee
If you would like to join us, please deposit $10 into the Probus Activities Account by Thursday Oct 19th 2022 using Rowers and your surname as a reference.

​If you want to download a PDF of the flyer, click HERE.
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Leader - Looking For Monthly Leaders
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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.
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We initially set a maximum of thirty for this trip. Now that we have firmed up our evening meals and activity options we increased this to thirty two, to include those on standby.

Accommodation:
We have made reservations at the “Mercure Orange” 94 Byng St, Orange, located in the heart of the CBD near shopping options and adjoining the modern Orange Ex-Services' Club complex, which includes the Diggers Brasserie.
Thank you for paying your deposits ($200.00 per room). Please note: final payments are due by the end of this month. Attendee’s:
​Payments:
There are now four costs we would like to have paid in advance, comprising:
  1. Accommodation balances are $394.00 (Queen or Twin) or $424.00 (King).
  2. The cost of the bus for Monday afternoon and evening, is apportioned at $60pp ($120pc).
  3. The Amusu Theatre $15pp ($30pc) and
  4. Small Acres Cyder; cost of the optional tasting is $10pp ($20pc), please support as they are opening (usually weekends only) just to accommodate our group.

Please deduct $10pp if you do not wish to have the optional tasting at Small Acres Cyder.

Also if you have subsequently made additional payments (eg accommodation balance) please adjust the balance payable.
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All payments should be paid into the club’s Activities Account before the end of this month and identified with your Surname & Orange.
Evening Meals

We have booked the following:
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  • Sunday; Orange Ex Services Club, 231-243 Anson St, Orange (6.30pm). Next to or motel.
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/

Regardless, of what you elect to do during the day we should all come together as one group for the evening meals and the bus tour. After that how little or much you do is entirely up to you.
Activities 

With the assistance of Kim and Ian, we have made reservations for our bus, evening meals and a theatre night.
Orange is characterised by beautiful tree-lined streets, charming houses dating to the early twentieth century and outstanding public parks. It is a substantial and sophisticated rural service centre which lies at the heart of some of New South Wales' richest and most bountiful agricultural land.  The city is known for its excellent local produce, its impressive vineyards and its fine dining restaurants.  It is also known for its impressive autumn colours and bitterly cold winters.  

Sunday, getting there:
Drive to Lithgow and then take the Great Western Hwy (GWH) to Orange
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Two alternatives to Lithgow from home
  • Alternative 1: Via Penrith, Katoomba and Blackheath to Lithgow
Travel via Great Western Highway (GWH) to Lithgow. Enjoy morning tea at the Megalong Valley Tea Rooms in the Megalong Valley. An historic tea room set amidst the stunning sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. It’s about a fifteen minute beautiful drive down through rainforest from Blackheath.
Almost 2.0 hours and 130km prior to any detours.
  • Alternative 2: Via Richmond, Kurrajong and Mount Tomah to Lithgow
Travel via Bells Line of Road to Lithgow and stop at the Botanic Gardens, Mount Tomah. Apart from the beautiful botanic gardens it’s a good option for morning tea.
Almost 2.0 hours and 120km prior to any detours.

Then it’s Lithgow, via Bathurst to Orange
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Bathurst is a city of contrasts with heritage listed buildings, world class museums and Mount Panorama, one of the world's best motor racing circuits.
Another option is the historic town of Milthorpe a beautiful heritage-listed village with acclaimed restaurants, cool climate wineries and fascinating history perfectly situated in the rich pastoral hills of the Orange region.
(This is also an option for Tuesday and is about 24km south-west of Orange.)
About 1.75 hours and 120km prior to any detours, add 5km if you drive into Milthorpe.
​​Monday, a leisurely morning heritage walk followed by a local bus tour, a country pub for dinner and a fun evening at an Art Deco theatre.
  • 9.00am The Orange Heritage Walking Trail, from our motel
A great way to learn about the history and heritage of Orange is to explore this self-guided walk, which lists 46 items of interest. It takes approximately 1.5 hours (and then some) to complete and showcases some of Orange’s finest buildings.
Starting from our motel the walk is up Byng Street, across to Cooks Park . Then it’s down Kite Street with a few deviations, before returning to our motel which could be via the Regional Museum.
Orange Regional Museum 151 Byng Street, will interpret the stories, cultures and places of the region, displaying artefacts that trigger memories, engage audiences and inspire new ways of thinking about history and cultures.
After which you could enjoy some leisure time shopping in the city centre and have lunch at one of the many cafes. Alternatively visit one of the many local attractions.
  • 2.30pm Bus departs our motel for a fun afternoon and evening that includes:
Small Acres Cyder; known for its unique, orchard to bottle handcrafted cider and multi award winning. It is situated in the picturesque foothills of Mount Canobolas in Nashville. Cost of the optional tasting is $10pp.
Molong is a gorgeous historic village known for its grand colonial buildings and rich agricultural produce tucked into the rolling green hills of the Macquarie Ranges. Enjoy its heritage-listed main street and its architecture, coloured with vibrant local galleries and boutiques.

Amusu Theatre & Movie Poster Museum is situated in the small town of Manildra and is Australia's oldest operational picture theatre, being a 1930's Art Deco Theatre featuring many of the original fixtures.  
We have booked the Royal Hotel 6.00pm for dinner (very basic group menu) and the Amusu Theatre and Movie Posture Museum, (optional museum after 7.00pm) and theatre 7.30pm for a fun night at the movies and to reminisce our younger days. Cost of the theatre is $15pp.
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Apart the safety of a bus, as opposed to driving on unfamiliar country roads, including at night, the bus also provides a wonderful opportunity for fellowship.
Tuesday, a day of leisure or you could visit Ophir and Duntryleague in the morning. Then maybe Milthorpe, Lake Conobolas, Mount Conobolas and/or a winery or two.
  • 9.00am meet outside our motel for a short tourist drive to:
Ophir (it rhymes with 'loafer' or 'sofa') is located in a gorge 27 km north-east of Orange, where two Creeks meet.   In 1851 gold was discovered, today it is a pleasant picnic area with two excellent walks through quiet bushland which was once the site of mines, tunnels and furious activity as more than 2,000 miners dug for their fortunes.  Of particular interest in the area are the numerous old mines some of which are still operational and can be inspected. 
The main attraction at Ophir is the 560 ha Historic Ophir Reserve which apart from walking tracks includes numerous relics and the old cemetery. 
Duntryleague (Woodward St Orange) by any measure this is an extraordinary building.  It was built in 1876 for the hugely successful local businessman, James Dalton.  Dalton died in 1919 and sixteen years later Duntryleague became the Duntryleague Golf Course.  Could be a “fashionable” lunch option.
Milthorpe; another option, refer to “Sunday; getting there” for details.
Lake Conobolas is at the foothills of Mount Conobolas this pristine lake is a haven for birds and native wildlife with a circular cycle/ walking track. Situated about 10 km southwest of Orange.
Mount Canobolas is an extinct volcano and the highest mountain in the region. The view from the 1395m peak is worth the short drive from town through orchards and vineyards via Lake Conobolas. Situated about 13 kilometres southwest of Orange.
Emmaville Cottage (open from 9.00am - 4.00pm) with connections to Banjo Paterson. It was relocated to the Botanic Gardens (300 Hill Street, a natural undulating 17 hectare site which features an impressive native and exotic plant collection. 
Whilst there are many wineries, two that are open on a Tuesday include Heifer Station Wines and Swinging Bridge Wines.
 
Wednesday, returning  home
Once you get back to Lithgow you have the same two options as detailed in “getting there”, either the GWH or Bells Line of Road.
However if time permits detour off the GWH at Bathurst (east side) 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.
To visit Mayfield you can add about 30km to your trip, after which you can return to the GWH at Little Hartley. If you prefer Bells Line of Road you can turn off at Blackheath and take the link road to Bell and Bells Line of Road.
 
Costs
Except for the four specified costs, refer payments, it is best if all other costs, e.g. breakfasts, lunches, dinners and other activities are paid for separately by the participants.
 
Other
Any suggestions or questions please give me a call.

Apart from traditional maps, try your GPS (car or mobile), or the following links:
https://www.mynrma.com.au/travel/trip-planner’
https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/
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Open to suggestions for future trips, with April and October our preferred travel periods
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Leader - Max Henderson 
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GARDENING GROUP - September 2022
In September we had a return visit to The Fig Café in Dural for long enjoyable brunch before enjoying a meander around Mother Earth Nursery.
 
​Our next Gardening Group day will be on Thursday 13 October.   Details of the location, etc will be emailed nearer the day.  Please let Sue Small know if you’d like to be added to the ‘Gardening’ group email list.
Leaders -  Sue Small, Lorenza Powyer
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Golf Report September 2022

The Bunker News

Hola!

This month was at Gordon Golf Club, the day well attended with 8 members playing 18 holes and 7 playing nine. Gordon is tree lined course with some long and short holes. (Boring). The day was sunny and enjoyable, the players enjoyed a light lunch afterwards.

Our next game is planned for the first Friday of the month October 07/09, 2022. Nth Ryde Golf Club for Friday teeing off at 8:00am and 10:00am

I have yet to confirm bookings for:
November 2022:
December 2022

Emails will be sent out for player acceptance so please add to your calendar.
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Yours in Fun, Fellowship & Friendship

Terry Ridge.
WPH&D Probus Inc - Golf Coordinator



Leader - Terry Ridge
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Investment Group - September 

​The Investment Group met on Tuesday 20th September and Andrew Little did an excellent presentation on Rare Earth Minerals. The presentation delved into the challenges companies across the globe are facing in reducing their over reliance on China, which currently supplies ca. 80% of the rare earth minerals globally.

The next Investment Group meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th October at my home. Cathy Turner has volunteered to enlighten us on the challenges and opportunities for Australia as a potential major supplier of lithium
 
Leader - David Antonjuk
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MEN'S CLUB - September
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TBA
  


Cheers,  René. 

Leader - Rene Beutler
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Mixed Social Coffee Morning
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Meets last Monday of the month.

Next meeting is on Monday 26th September.

11.00 am at Castle Hill RSL Bistro Area


​Men are Welcome.
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Kim 

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Leaders- Kim Nicholls & Sue Cordukes
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​MOVIE GROUP - September 2022



​Following our movies we all enjoyed a tasty (healthy) lunch and long, enjoyable catch up at Cosmo Café.      
​Our most attended movie in September was ‘Good Luck to You Leo Grande’ starring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack,
​While a few other people saw the Elvis movie,
 
Following the movies we all enjoyed a long lunch and catch up at Cosmo Café.
Our next Movie day will be on Tuesday 4 October.  Unfortunately, the movies and session times for our Movie Day are not yet advertised.
 
We’ll meet in the Castle Hill Events Cinemas Foyer at 9.30 and as usual we’ll have lunch at Cosmo Café following the movies.
 
Please let Sue Small know if you’d like to be added to the ‘Movie’ group email list to be kept updated on upcoming Movie Days.
Leaders – Lorenza Powyer & Sue Small
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Probus Photography Group August Report
September Photography Meeting

Our September photography was held on Wednesday the 21st at the Clarke’s residence. At the meeting we reviewed the depth of field images, discussed other outings and rescheduled our trip to the waterfalls for Saturday November 12.
A video was shown on how to use light in images. This is a very important subject in photography and the video gave us many ideas on how to use natural and artificial light.

Image of the Month
Each month we have a topic, and for the month it was depth of field. A high depth of field (high f stops (f/12 -f22) has close and distant parts of an image in focus. This is good for landscapes where the foreground and background need to be in focus.

Congratulations to Sue Hackett for her landscape image taken during the month with her I-Phone. This image was voted the best by the group. The image shows good focus through the foreground to the background, it was taken in the golden hour giving a nice subtle light, there is interesting foreground and background with the tree 1/3 into the image, and the image is simple, not cluttered. All these elements make for an excellent photograph, congratulations Sue.

​ Rosemary constantly has been the runner up, this month Rosemary came in second with her tulip image, also taken with an I-Phone. One day Rosemary will have the image of the month.
Outings 
​Curracurrong Falls and Eagle Rock
Our Outing to Curracurrong Falls and Eagle Rock and Eagle Rock was postponed to Saturday November 12 due to rainy weather on September 22.

We will meet at the Clarke’s residence at 7:30am and after the walk have lunch in Bundeena. If you would like to attend please contact me.
The Taralga Rodeo: January 27-30 January

Whoo hoo the rodeo is on (subject to weather). Not only are we getting our cameras ready, we are also dusting off the Akubra, moleskins and boots for this weekend.

We have had one cancellation so if a couple would like to attend please give me a call. The accommodation is 5 star and has a shared bathroom with one other couple.
Some images taken by international photographers at the rodeo are above.

For some of the keen members who are willing to do some hiking near Taralga, wade through a water filled canyon with their cameras and avoid the brown snakes we will be able to take this image of the canyon in Mares forest. We have not had much luck in having good weather when visiting canyons, lets hope we get to this one.
October Photography Challenge
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The October photography challenge is to use light that is not harsh day light and sunsets, and sunrises are excluded. This means taking an image in the golden hour or using window light, reflective light, or a flash.
An album has been created called Light – November Task on the Facebook Page.

Open Images

As everyone is travelling or have great images of the grand kids etc we have introduced an open category where members can post two of their best images for review. These images can be of anything and will also qualify for the Facebook banner / image of the month.

An Album has been created called 22 November in the Facebook page for these images. This is called – 22 November Open for these images.
Photoshop Workshops
Photoshop is a very powerful tool that enhances images, it is used by professionals and very keen armatures.
We have four members who now meet twice a month to discuss photoshop and the tools. Last month we looked at how to make selections.  
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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
To have access go into the link and request access.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be on Wednesday October 20th at the Shenstone’s residence at 7:30pm. Meetings are always scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month.

Rob Clarke
Activity Coordinator

September Photography Album - Depth Of Field

Leaders - Rob Clarke & Bain Shenstone​
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TEN PIN BOWLING REPORT - September 2022

We had 8 participants at our September activity evenly split along gender lines.
 
Again the competition between the girls was intense with very little between them across 2 games. In the end Jeanette came out on top.
 
The boys on the other hand were all over the place, except Ken, who recorded the same score in each game.
 

We do battle again on Friday, 21 October, when hopefully we will continue to grow our numbers.

​Cheers
Doug
Leader - Doug Matthews
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Tennis Group Report- September 2022

It’s been good to get a few games in again and the weather lately has been mostly good.  There are still only 4 players so if you are interested in joining us, please give me a call.
 
We meet on Monday & Wednesday @ 9.00am at Hasting Park Tennis Complex, 44 Belltree Crescent, Castle Hill.
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Leader - Bob Davison
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Live Theatre September 2022

Mama Mia -The Concourse Chatswood October 2022
 
We have now finalised our next Theatre party to Willoughby Theatre Company’s production of Mama Mia at The Concourse Theatre Chatswood on Wednesday 12 October at 7:30PM. Willoughby Theatre Company with a great response from 34 members and guests.
 
There will be no formalised transport to this show however, there is plenty of free parking at Westfield after 6:00 pm (Enter Via Victor Street) near the venue and is also well serviced by The Metro from Cherrybrook to nearby Chatswood station. Further details and possible dining options will follow by direct email this week to our positive responders.
 
Tickets for the evening will be distributed at this month’s meeting, at our dining option beforehand (see below) or (at worst) the foyer beforehand.
 
We have reserved a large table from 6pm at Nando’s situated at 1 Anderson St Westfield Shopping Centre, Chatswood (next to Betty’s Burgers) and is visible from Street level.
 
Stay safe,

 
Bruce Bartle
Activities Co-ordinator Live Theatre WPH & District Probus Club
Leader - Bruce Bartle
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Recently 13 enthusiastic walkers enjoyed the Parramatta River from Rydalmere through Wentworth Point, Rhodes to Meadowbank, crossing 3 bridges along the way.

​After a coffee stop to rest and recharge our legs at Wentworth Point, most continued onto Meadowbank for a well-earned lunch at the Meadowbank Ferry Wharf café before catching the RiverCat back to our cars at Rydalmere.

Next walk will be Tuesday 11 October (see below).
Walking - September 2022
The next walk in Oct 2022 will be Kirribilli to Cremorne Point
 
We will meet at Castle Hill Metro, catch the train to Milson point, then walk the suburbs of Sydney's lower north shore, Kirribilli, Neutral Bay and Cremorne.  There are links to history, the military, the creative arts and Australian politics.
 
From Milsons Point we will walk to Jeffrey Street Wharf, then follow the shoreline eastward to Dr Mary Booth Reserve, then pass Admiralty House and Kirribilli House, which the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister.  We will meander along the beautiful streets, taking in the view at Colindia Reserve across Neutral Harbour.  We will walk the pathway across Milson Park, then to Anderson Park.  In 1934, the famous aviator Charles Kingsford-Smith used this park as a runway for his monoplane 'Lady Southern Cross' to fly to Mascot Airport.  There are a couple of cafes heading down towards Neutral Bay wharf.  
We will pass Nutcote House, a museum and the former home of May Gibbs, the author and illustrator of 'The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie'. The end of this walk is Cremorne Point Wharf.
There we will catch a ferry to Circular Quay, or Milson Point.
 
It's a walk of about 5.5 kilometres.
 
Meet:     Castle Hill Metro Station
When:    Tuesday Oct 11th  
Time:      9am.   Note the earlier time. Do not be late. 
Walk:      Kirribilli to Cremorne Point. See the above description
Parking:  Parking in Castle Hill behind the Mall.
Coffee:    Coffee available at the beginning (Castle Hill Station) and the end of this walk Cremorne Point Wharf. 
Toilets:    Toilets available at the stations
Lunch:     ?? not sure at this point of time.
 
Bring Hat, rain jacket, good walking shoes and water.  
 
Please advise if you intend to come along by return email.
If anyone no longer wishes to be on this activity email list, please advise to unsubscribe 
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Leader - Enio Dona
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Wine & Cheese September 2022

It was a small but select group who attended Wine and Cheese on 9th September at the home of Rosemary and Rob Clarke. The men disappeared into the TV room to watch a Rugby League game, whilst the women chatted upstairs. A good time was had by all.




The next Wine and Cheese will be held on Friday 14th October at the home of Cathy and David Turner

Susan Antonjuk
Leader  Julie Shenstone & Susan Antonjuk
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