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1 BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INC. Date of Incorporation 23rd August 2013 Incorporation No. Inc 1301049 P O Box 6169 ROUSE HILL NSW 2155 Website Address: www.beaumonthillsprobus.org.au NEWSLETTER APRIL 2018 ® Editor: Chris Gardiner 0419 681 249 [email protected] 27/7 Carrington Road Castle Hill 9634 3500 This newsletter is sponsored by: Amcal+ / Terry white Pharmacy Rouse Hill Town Centre. 15% discount on fragrances and vitamins by showing Probus name badge on day of monthly meeting. We also appreciate the support of
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BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INC. Date of Incorporation 23rd August 2013
Incorporation No. Inc 1301049 P O Box 6169 ROUSE HILL NSW 2155
Website Address: www.beaumonthillsprobus.org.au
NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2018
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Editor: Chris Gardiner 0419 681 249 [email protected]
27/7 Carrington Road
Castle Hill 9634 3500
This newsletter is sponsored by:
Amcal+ / Terry white Pharmacy Rouse Hill Town Centre.
15% discount on fragrances and vitamins by showing Probus name badge on day of monthly meeting.
We also appreciate the support of
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Hi everyone,
What a wonderful start to the year at the last meeting with the introduction of 4 new members Margaret Harri-son and Denise Matthews, and Laura and John Thomas.
We welcome you all, to enjoy the fun and fellowship provided by the Club and its members.
The fun continued with a very interesting talk from Tony Petkovic who provided such an amusing background on his life, that he has been requested to do a Part 2 for our next meeting, then we learned some new road rules to try after the meeting, from our very focussed NRMA speaker. I understand that everyone made it home safely.
A number of special events have followed during this month with the some members lucky to attend the Seniors Gala Concert which was very good entertainment and of course millions(?) of seniors around Cockle Bay and the new Entertainment precinct. A well organised Stephen Thomas DDT event took members to the Arctic show at the Maritime Museum, lunch, Bald Archies and wine bar to soothe the day out.
What else –members returned from the successful Japan trip (photos on the web site), and we have enjoyed Stitch and Chat, Meditation, Tennis, Cheese and Wine and Walking.
The month ahead offers us the chance to have more fun and revelry thanks to our motivated Group Leaders and Interest group leaders, so lets look forward to the events ahead.
Desley Burgdorf and Kris Pannah are both off overseas for a few weeks, but we should thank them for their work on meeting minutes and gaining newsletter sponsorship respectively. Thanks to Lesley Dudgeon for assist-ing whilst Desley is away and of course Derek Allison who is managing the money.
Lastly, we should all remember those who have represented us in conflicts throughout the world –
lest we forget.
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DIARY DATES FOR 2018
APRIL
No outing planned for April due to Easter & School Holidays
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CAPTAIN COOK CRUISE
SEAFOOD BUFFET LUNCH
Date: Tuesday 22nd May, 2018 Fully Booked
Delicious buffet featuring Sydney rock oysters or mussels, ocean king prawns, succulent fish, plus a range of non-seafood and vegetarian dish-es, dessert & cheeses
Main Harbour sights & commentary
Departs: 12:30pm Wharf No 6 Circular Quay
Returns: 2:20pm Wharf No 6 Circular Quay
Please arrive at Circular Quay at 12:00pm.
TOBRUK SHEEP STATION
Friday – 8th June, 2018 – Arrive 10:15am – show begins 10:30am
5050 Old Northern Road, Maroota NSW
Own Transport
Cost: $49 per person this includes show, morning tea and lunch
Payment due: June Meeting
BSB: 032179 – A/C 305002 Name: Code TB Amount
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6TH ANNIVERSARY/XMAS LUNCHEON
FRIDAY 20TH JULY, 2018
We are celebrating our Probus 6th Anniversary and Xmas in July
at
Waterview Restaurant – Berowra
COST: $62.50 per person (this includes transport)
Or $55 Own Transport
STARRING THE ONE AND ONLY ROLAND STORM
3 Course Menu
Selected Red & White Wines (Beer at your own cost)
Juice, soft drinks, tea & coffee
We will depart 10:30am by coach
from Tony & Darinka’s house at 167 Carnarvon Road, Schofields.
Payment due at June Meeting
For payment by direct debit:
BSB 032179 – A/C 305002
Name: Code: AL Amount
In August we are going to
“Hawkesbury Races”
Racecourse Road, Clarendon
Thursday 23rd August
Time: 11:30am
Cost: $65 per person - 2 course buffet lunch and one drink voucher
Own transport - PAYMENT DUE: JULY MEETING
. For payment by direct debit:
BSB 032179 – A/C 305002 Name: Code: HR Amount
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BEAUMONT Hills Probus Club—Theatre Interest Group
Date Show Cost Payment Due Code
2018
20th June Priscilla Queen of the Desert $65.00pp February meeting TPQ
Wednesday Matinee 1pm Capital Theatre Early bird
15th July Book of Mormon $120.00pp May Meeting TBM
Sunday Matinee 1pm Lyric Theatre
9th September Jersey Boys $110.00pp July Meeting TJB
Sunday Matinee 2pm Capital Theatre Sydney
3rd October Evita $70.00pp December 2017 TE
Wednesday matinee 1pm Joan Sutherland Theatre
Sydney Opera House
5th December Private Lives $32.00pp October Meeting TPL
Pavillion Theatre Castle Hill
Includes pre show supper
Direct Debit
Please transfer money on Tuesday before the meeting
So that money is in the club account by Frida y eeting
Beaumont Hills Probus Club Inc
BSB: 032 179 Account No: 305002
When paying by direct debit put your Initial, Name and the Code for the show.
You can cancel before the payment date. NO REFUNDS after payment date
All payments to be made to the Treasurer. Please specify clearly which show(s) you are paying for
When you make your payment.
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LAST MONTHS INTERNAL SPEAKER
Last months Internal Speaker was Tony Petkovich. Tony was born on Korcula, which lies off the coast of Croatia, midway between Split and Dubrovnik. He told of a very happy childhood, helping out on the fam-ily farm. Tony recalled going to the movies and seeing a promotion for Australia—blue skies, sports cars and girls in swimwear getting spray tans -- Tony was hooked, he wanted that spray tanning job!
We even learned about Tony’s first and only lesson on sex from his father. He was mystified by some of the advice given by his Dad but as he said Ï learned fast”.
We cant wait for the next hilarious instalment which is coming up at our next meeting.
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GUEST SPEAKER—MAY MEETING
Our May speaker is Cleo Lynch.
Cleo Lynch married in her early twenties and raised a large family (six children). To further her education, she completed a
Bachelor of Arts in English literature at Macquarie University as a mature-aged student.
The disintegration of a marriage and a plummeting of her financial and social status when in her late forties, left Cleo
stranded with a limited income, custody of her two youngest children, a mortgage and no provision for her old age.
At this time of upheaval in her life, she applied for employment with the NSW Department of Corrective Services where
she worked as a correctional officer, probation and parole officer and a trainer at the academy. In 1996, she became the
inaugural manager of the first community-based, pre-release halfway house in NSW for female offenders and their chil-
dren.
Ian Bowden
GUEST MONTH LAST MONTH Ian Bowden introduced our April speaker Glenn Christie from the NRMA. Glenn’s topic was “Driving my Life-style”. Glenn’s presentation was very informative and covered many areas affecting us all when using the roads. He touched on rules regarding use of mobile phones, roundabout rules, cyclist rules, school zone rules; many rules for everything, not to forget drink driving rules. He explained the requirement for a medical at age 75 to assess your fitness to drive and at 85—a medical and Driver Assessment Test. As well as driving, Glenn touched on Pedestrian Safety, and the need to be vigilant when out walking. We thank Glenn for his time and for his interesting presentation. Ian Bowden Speakers Convenor.
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WELLBEING/MEDITATION GROUP
A wonderful time had last month with earlier start of 10.30am. Our next group will be Tuesday 15th May at 10.30am. We will start with morning te to give everyone time to settle in.
Where: 1 Beacon Ave Glenhaven
Contact: Greg Riddell 0425 279 004
Kath Riddell 0425 280 766
LOCAL WALKING GROUP
Tuesday 29th May - Look for information at next meeting.
1st May Stitch & Chat
4th May Probus Meeting
15th May Meditation Group
18th May Tennis
22nd May Captain Cook Cruise
29th May Walking Group
MAY CALENDAR
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Cheese and Wine Lunch Cheese and Wine Lunch, Bowral—19th April What a great day was had by 44 of our members at the lovely home of Lesley and Norrie Dudgeon in Bowral.
The weather was great, no snow this time, even the incident on the freeway didn’t deter anyone from attending. Everyone enjoyed each others company throughout the day. The lunch consisting of sausages, salads and the desserts was very enjoyable.
Thank you Lesley and Norrie for your hospitality. Bob Wurth.
The next Cheese & Wine Night will be at Dani Woods’ home. Details at next meeting.
Volunteers to host Cheese and Wine Nights for rest of the year are required. Please contact Lyn Hayhow if you are able to help.
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JAPAN TOUR
On Sunday 25th March eight of us set out on our trip to Japan.
Kerry & Joy Fink, John & Joan Van den Burg, Dennis & Lyn Hall and Allen & Gloria McInnes
When we arrived in Tokyo we had a free night and decided that we would search for a restaurant, we finally agreed on Japanese.
They escorted us to a room and guess what we had to take our shoes off and there was a hole in the floor where the table was and we had to sit on the floor, that was a little difficult for me but we all managed and had lots of laughs, the food was different, fried chicken hearts and gizzards very delicious, we never ordered that again.
We saw lots and lots of beautiful cherry blossom’s every where we went. It was warm and because of the weath-er the cherry blossom’s had come out earlier so we were very fortunate we arrived at the right time. By the time we got to Osaka a lot of the blossoms had fallen and were like a carpet on the ground and it was snowing petals when the wind blew.
At the beginning we had a lot of Japanese food in restaurants. Meaning you had to take your shoes off and sit on the floor, very challenging and then eat raw fish but they had lots of different sauces that you could dip it in. Af-ter a week we were dying for some steak, so on our nights that we had free we went in search of a Steak House, guess what, they were always booked out but plenty of spare room in the Japanese Restaurants.
We saw some beautiful gardens, hot springs and some went in the hot springs, none of us 4 ladies experienced it as you had to go naked, of course some of the men went. Different pools for men & women of course.
We saw Mt Fuji and there was a lot of snow on the top so lots of photos were taken.
We went to a deer park and many, many castles and most of them had lots of steps.
We also went to visit many Temples. We even went to the Old Sake Breweries Museum.
When we arrived at Ryu Resort & Spa, Takayama we were very excited because all around it was lots and lots of snow. When you looked out the windows there was snow everywhere but it wasn’t cold. When we went to din-ner that night we had to dress in the traditional Kimono and the men had their robes to wear also, with socks with the one toe in it and we had to wear the scuffs, we all had a little difficulty walking but we managed.
We went from Kyoto to Hiroshima on the JR Bullet Train which only took 2 hours, travelling over 300km per hour. While there we visited the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome and the museum, it was very mov-ing indeed.
I must say we had a wonderful holiday, our tour guide loved his culture and taught us quite a bit. It was great experience and would recommend everyone visit Japan, but I am sure you wouldn’t be as lucky as us, as we just had the best group, everyone looked after each other and we made the best of every moment with lots of won-derful memories.
Thanks to Joan & John, Joy & Kerry, & Lynn & Dennis for being the best of travelling companions.
Special thanks to Joy & Kerry for organising a wonderful tour.
Gloria McInnes
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JAPAN TRIP
PROBUS WELFARE
We like to keep track of our members health issues and as Kerrie sims is currently travelling, Joy Fink will take care with cards etc while she is away.
Email: [email protected] or call 0456 050 944
CTP GREEN SLIP REFUNDS
The NSW Government has announced that refunds are available to motorists on their 2017 registration and CTP payments, due to an overcharge.
To find out if you are eligible go to www.service.nsw.gov.au
The other option is to call 137788 and advise them you want to claim your CTP refund.
Don’t miss out—it is not often the Government gives back money.
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LUCKY DOOR PRIZE
Two lucky members had their tickets drawn out by El-va at our April meeting. They were Darinka Petkovich and Larry Watson. Congratulations to you both.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Veronica Filtness 2nd
Stephen Thomas 2nd
Samira Daghel 3rd
Joan Leishman 8th
Lorraine Duncan 10th
Barry Potter 10th
Trevor Bland 21st
Michael Morgan-Fry 27th
Bev Capon 28th
Lesley McIlvride 31st
STITCH & CHAT
Our next Stitch & Chat morning will be held at my place on 1st May at 10am. Come along and join in the fun.
Cheers
Anthea
5 Blaise Place Parklea 0402 247 054
TENNIS GROUP
We will resume our tennis mornings on
Friday18th May at Bernie Mullane Courts.
Get out your Dunlop Volleys and come down and have a go.
Bev Potter
0429 200 560
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CLUB ROSTER
SETTING UP AND PACKING UP HALL
What to do:
Set up all chairs for members.
Set up tables for Morning Tea (2 tables), set up tables for Committee, Social Events and other groups that require them. After the meeting the tables and chairs are to be packed away.
Friday 4th May
Michael Morgan-Fry Alan Davy Larry Watson Paul Raddatz
0418 209 616 9654 3325 9629 3802 8801 1107
Friday 1st June
Bob Fraser Harry Wojtczak Bruce McCredie Robert Wurth
9679 1020 9899 2755 9629 6463 9788 0573
MORNING TEA ROSTER
What to do:
Help “Refreshments Coordinator” with filling of urns, set up coffee – tea – cups on tables provided. During the break help monitor the tables, etc to ensure smooth running. After the meeting has finished help pack up. All supplies (tea/coffee/biscuits, etc) will be provided – no need to bring anything.
Friday 4th May Miep Pronk Kay McKechnie Janice Barnier
0418 629 244 8883 1201 0457 822 280
Friday 1st June Barbara Beavis Lyn Hall Helen Karbon
9659 8752 9836 1211 8801 1387
TIMING: On your rostered day, please try to arrive by 9.00 am
SWAPPING: If you are unable to make it on your rostered day, please arrange for someone else to take your place and inform Theo Pronk on 0408 629 214
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BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INCORPORATED
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Phil Reid 9629 2548 0418 526 439
Vice President Kris Pannah 0418 100 757
Secretary Desley Burgdorf 0488 707 378
Treasurer Derek Allison 0409 502 077
Membership Officer Joan van den Burg 0419 621 314
Speakers Convenor Ian Bowden 9672 6606 0410 615 962
Outings & Events Officer Kerry Fink 8801 1797 0410 618 062 [email protected]
Joy Fink 8801 1797 0456 050 944 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Chris Gardiner 9836 5978 0419 681 249
Liaison/Public Officer Harry Wojtczak 9899 2755
Ex Officio Lesley Dudgeon 4861 4037 0438 254 559
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KEY CONTACTS
Refreshments Jenny Reid 0400 954 207 [email protected]
Webmaster Theo Pronk 0408 629 214 [email protected]
Photography Panel Kerry Fink 8801 1797 0410 618 062 [email protected]
Stephen Thomas 0400 361 633 [email protected]
Allan Collins 9624 4462 [email protected]
Welfare Officer Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528
GROUP LEADERS
Book Exchange Margaret Collins 9624 4462 or 0418 474 127 [email protected]
Caravan & Cabin Barry Potter 0401 176 078 [email protected]
Cheese & Wine Lyn Hayhow 9836 2267 0416 169 585 [email protected]
Decadent Day Trippers Stephen Thomas 0400 361 633 [email protected]
Stitch & Chat Anthea Osborne 8840 8516 0402 247 054
Tennis Bev Potter 0429 200 560 [email protected]
Theatre Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528 [email protected]
Lee Thomas 0400 527 330 [email protected]
Walking Group and Wellbeing Sessions Kath Riddell 8850 4816 [email protected]
Greg Riddell 8850 4816 [email protected]
