The NarellanProbus Informer

The NarellanProbus Informer Newsletter of the Narellan Probus Club Inc

Meeting: Narellan Community Centre Hall, 1st Friday of Month

Postal Address: PO Box 643, Narellan, NSW 2567

www.narellanprobus.org.au Email: [email protected]

Volume 11, Number 1 April 2017

THIS MONTH’S MEETING: Fri 7th

April MEET AND GREET: Susana Marris and Isabella Laing

Could the Meet and Greeters please be at the meeting room by 9.20am? If you are unable to fulfil your

allocated day, please let Robert know ASAP.

PRESIDENT’S PRATTLE

Hello Everyone,

First I must thank everyone for their good wishes to the incoming Committee and thank

Peter and the outgoing Committee Members for their work in keeping us busy and informed

in the past year.

The beginning of a new Probus Year and we are all hopefully engaged in the many activities

that our co-ordinators have lined up for us. Already this week I have been to a Show, Lunch at Appin, Travel Tales

and a Bus Trip, so time out is required to catch my breath.

I would like to remind everyone that Membership fees (payable to the treasurer), renewal and risk acceptance forms

(to go to Beverley) are both due before or at the next meeting.

I am looking forward to being able to get to know many more of you in the coming 12 months. We often tend to

confine ourselves to those we know and maybe need to widen our outlook and be more inclusive.

Caroline has some great guest speakers lined up for us so I look forward to our next meeting on 7th April 2017.

Yours in Probus,

Ellen Hill

OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE

MEMBERS 2017/2018

PRESIDENT Ellen Hill 47477277

V. PRESIDENT Ray Cranfield 46559478

SECRETARY Mirella Czerny 46831716 TREASURER Marian Pritchett 46261935

EX-OFFICIO Peter O’Loughlin 46266961

COMMITTEE Beverley Crawford 46477825

Anna Degnan 0411205312

Ros Hodgins 46257759

Jeanette Jackson 46479986

David Llewellyn 46263460 Sheila McAtamney 46268641

MEMBERSHIP Beverley Crawford 46477825

NEWSLETTER Linda Lord 0418522603

WEBMASTER Sue Kijurina 46470912

WELFARE Carole Latham 0414644295

GUEST SPEAKER Carolyn Cahill 46545959

HOSPITALITY Eileen McGregor, Jean Mossman

INTEREST GROUP COORDINATORS

Art Appreciation Francoise Kirkland 46266428

Book Club Patricia Cranfield 46559478

Book Exchange Brenda Starkey 46255253

Cards Jeanette Jackson 46479986

Ken Starkey 46255253

Card Making

Craft Mary Michel 46512465

Golf, Croquet Paul Hay 46554437

Photography Ros Hodgins 46257759

Theatre/Shows Joyce Reilly 46511431

Tours Anna Degnan 0411205312

Travel Tales Kathy & Malcolm

Smith 46552159

Walking, Cycling & Dining Groups, -

Margaret Rubesa 46554437

http://www.narellanprobus.org.au/

mailto:[email protected]

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GUEST SPEAKER:

April

Max Hitchins - is returning after a very successful presentation last year of 'The 5 most

important words in the history of the world'. Max will be have another very interesting topic for

us this month 'How to keep your mind as sharp as a Tack'. I am sure that he will keep us

entertained as usual.

HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY:

April: Lorraine Ball, Mary Clifton

Welfare Cards and best wishes have been sent to Elaine Dean and Ray Cranfield who have been unwell

recently.

From our Roving Reporters

12 ANGRY MEN

25 of our Club Members witnessed this gripping court

room drama at the Campbelltown Theatre. The story

centres around 12 members of a jury deliberating over

the innocence of a teenager accused of murder. The

evidence points clearly to a guilty verdict but one man

decides to vote “not guilty” which forces the jury to

examine all the evidence from unexpected angles. This

brings out prejudices and bias between the men in the

jury room which then leads to tension and aggression.

The Campbelltown Amateur Theatre Group certainly

captivated the audience with a very professional and

thoroughly entertaining production. As usual after the

show Joyce had arranged for our now traditional Chinese Banquet at the “Flower Drum”.

Ken

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St Patrick’s Day 2017, What to do on a miserable looking Friday morning, 17

th March 2017, St Patrick’s Day? Simple answer, join with 40

plus members and friends of our Probus Club and go out for drive in the country and have lunch.

At 8.00am the outlook for the day was not presenting very well, but we had paid our money so we took a chance.

After a reasonably light traffic run on the motorway system around Sydney we paused at Mt Wilberforce Park in

West Pennant Hills for a cuppa before continuing north ward to join the Great North Road in Dural and followed the

convict constructed line of road all the way to Wisemans Ferry.

It was here we gave Keith the first obstacle of the day when he drove the coach on to the Webb’s Creek Ferry to

cross the Hawkesbury River which was following strongly, as a result of all the rain over the preceding few days.

Safely back on “Terra Firma” we continued along a winding road to Wisemans Ferry and the Settlers Arms Inn.

We had time to stretch our legs and wander all the streets of the village (yes, both of them) before sitting down for

what can only be described as one of the BEST roast dinners we have ever enjoyed as a group.

Some of our photography buffs took many photos of the district, many of which have been uploaded on to various

member Facebook pages to be seen by all who have access to that website. Being St Patricks Day the obligatory “Irish” singing was led by our “birthday girl”, though as a choir I don’t think

we as a group will be invited to perform at the Sydney Opera House any time soon, leave that to those who do

actually have great singing voices.

Before departing we were given a small history lesson on the district by “mine host” Steve, the licensee of the

Settlers Arms.

The day was completed by returning to Wisemans Ferry, where again Keith had to negotiate the driving of the coach

both on and off the ferry.

Another great day was over when we finally arrived back in Narellan. Peter (photo by Sue)

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INTEREST GROUPS:

Art Appreciation –

Françoise Kirkland

Linda’s Wolf Monday 21st August (check date with Margaret)

Archibalds at NSW Art Gallery

COST: $18.00 per person

Catch train from Leumeah Station to St James Station & walk to Art Gallery

Private tour of Archibald Paintings

Stop at The Art Gallery Café for morning tea

Book Club – Pat and Ray Cranfield

At our meeting on 20th March we had a lively discussion of the books we had read

in the last couple of months, then we received a new book for our April reading. The

book is "The Circle", by Dave Eggers, and we'll be talking about it at our next

meeting on 24th April, - a week later than usual, due to the Easter break. Pat

Ray and I would like to thank all those who sent cards, made phone calls, visited, and offered

practical assistance during and after Ray's operation. He is recovering well. We feel fortunate to

belong to such a caring group. From Pat Cranfield

Cards - Jeanette Jackson / Ken Starkey

The next Cards Night will be at the Glen Alpine Casino on Friday 28th

April. Arrive at 7 pm

to prepare for a 7.30 pm start.

Contact Ken & Brenda on 46 255253.

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Craft – Mary Michel I have taken 140 teddies

and 60 Premmie Hats to

Westmead Children’s

Hospital also 70 Premmie

Hats to Liverpool

Hospital.

Please Note there will be

NO CRAFT ON Tuesday 18

th April as I will be away.

Our next craft day is on Tuesday 2nd

May at 1.30pm

Walking Group – Margaret Rubesa

ENJOY THE ADVENTURE OF GETTING LOST

TOGETHER ! “Are we there yet??” Monday 26 June

Bushwalk Morton National Park Bundanoon

Duration 2 hours, Rated easy/moderate

We will stop in Exeter for morning tea at Exeter General Store before arriving

at Morton National Park. We will walk on 3 different walking trails, some

offering panoramic views of the valley. After our walk we will have lunch at

The Olde Bicycle Shoppe in Bundanoon

Dining Group – Margaret Rubesa

Monday 3 April

Lunch at Narellan Pub, Arrive 12 noon, Order off menu

Monday 5 June

Probus Anniversary Lunch,

Upstairs@freds,100 Argyle Street, Camden

(upstairs in the old Whiteman’s Building)

Arrive 12.00 noon

Cost $40.00 per person, Buffet Lunch, fantastic menu

Thursday 6 July

LUNCH: Rock Salt Café Carrington Life Style Village/Nursing Home

TIME: Arrive 12.00 noon

COST: $15.00 per person

Tea/coffee & dessert at extra cost

3 alternate meals will be served on the table

Chicken Schnitzel with chips & salad, Fish & chips with salad, Bangers & mash gravy served separately

You will have to organise or swap amongst yourselves in regards to meal

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SPECIAL EVENT!!

Friday 7 April

PICTURES IN THE PADDOCK

WHERE: Marg & Paul’s place at Kirkham

ARRIVE: 6.30pm

Bring along a chair to sit on & whatever you like to drink.

On the night we will be purchasing dinner from the local take

away shops.

Movie will be about the ANZACS

Anzac Biscuits served with tea & coffee for supper

TRAVEL TALES

Good News! Good News!

Our next Travel Tales evening will be from our roving reporters Sharon and Paul

who have just returned from their tour of Sri Lanka and India. Fresh off the press

Sharon is going to share her experiences and sights with us.

Many thanks to Peter O'Loughlin for his showing of his recent trip to the island of

Mauritius. It's wonderful to see such a variety of different places. Thanks to

everybody who has contributed this year. Many thanks too to David Llewellyn who

continues to set up our equipment and look after it

Our next meeting will be Wednesday 19th April commencing @ 7:30pm @ Park Central large hall. Please note

this is the Wednesday following the Easter Break.

Everyone is welcome to attend

Kathy & Malcolm

Coffee with Tony

2nd

Wednesdays of the month in Camden, 4th

Wednesdays in Narellan.

Any queries give Tony a call - 0466962867

A Point to Ponder

It has often been said that we should learn something new every day.

Unfortunately, many of us are of an age where, what we learn today we soon

forget. Give it a try anyway, that way you might learn something new again

tomorrow.

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SHOWS Joyce Reilly

0408248322

[email protected]

Note! - All Casula Powerhouse shows have complimentary tea/coffee & cake

prior to the show from 10.15 on

Casula Powerhouse. Matinee Season shows at 11am.

ALL Casula Shows need to be paid for at the latest by our February meeting. This is a requirement of

Casula Powerhouse.

Thursday 11th May, $22

Tedeschi and Hunt, The Painted Piano Two great pianists on two pianos, in a

performance where the jazz & the classical duck

and weave in a way that feels “just right”

Thursday 24th August. $22

Dusty and the Divas Featuring the most popular Divas of the 1960s &

1970s Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Patsy Cline,

Dolly Parton, Karen Carpenter, Connie Francis,

Shirley Bassey and many more.

Thursday 12th October, $22

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows in

Concert Following their sold out performance in 2016 the

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows return to

Casula Powerhouse to play for your enjoyment.

Thursday 14th December, $22

The Divine MISS BETTE Christmas Special. Catherine Alchorn returns to Casula Powerhouse,

guaranteed to warm the coldest Christmas nuts

Campbelltown Theatre Group

The Wedding Singer Saturday 15th July 2pm

Pay NOW, $31

Lend me a Tenor (Comedy)

Saturday 28th

October, $26, Pay now.

The Cube

Elvis the American Tribute - 3 Singers. Saturday 22nd April 8 pm $52, Pay NOW

Marina Prior & The Australian Tenors. Saturday 13th

May, 8.00pm $50, Pay now

Lyric Theatre,

“The Bodyguard”, Wed 26th

April, 1pm. $70,

“Beautiful” – The Carole King Musical, Wednesday Nov 8th

. 1pm $70, pay August

.Capitol Theatre, Wed July 19th. “Kinky Boots”, 1pm $65,

The Joan Theatre, Penrith The Wharf Review, Sat 2 Sept, $70, Pay by May meeting

Carrington Recreational Hall

MACARTHUR SINGERS – Favourites of the Armed Forces

Sunday 23rd

April 2.30pm $20


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Disclaimer: This newsletter is Private and Confidential for Narellan Probus Club’s use only and is not to be used for any other purpose.

THE TECH SAVVY SENIORS REPORT FOR APRIL 2017,

At our last Meeting we looked at Using Bookmarks, More useful & interesting Apps on YouTube, Password

Security, & Using MyGov.

We did not complete recording your Digital Data for Family, so that will be done next lesson.

Due to Good Friday being on the 2nd

Friday our next meeting will be on Friday 28nd

April at 10am

(Remember we are in the small hall)

We will be looking at using Windows 10, Syncing Calendars, Contacts & Data.

Further NBN Issues

If you have Questions re any topic or device, please bring them along & we will have Question Time at the

End of the Lesson.

Please join us & have your say in topics you want discussed.

Regards David & Ros

“Two Tyred” Bicycle Group – Margaret Rubesa

Monday 24 April Cycle along Cooks River from Earlwood/Marrickville to Homebush and return, Rated easy. Duration 2-3 hours Will have a BBQ Lunch in the park Walkers are welcome

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TOURS – Anna Degnan

PROBUS TRIPS FOR 2017-18

Friday 21st April 2017 - Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway at Concord. We will be greeted by WII war

veteran/s that fought on the Kokoda Track during the war. There is a movie/slide presentation in the

theatre, a memorial service then a walk of the track. Seats are placed throughout the walking track. BBQ

lunch will be at their facility. Members $45.00, Visitors $50.00

May 20th Longreach – We have reached our required number for this trip but if you are now in a

position to attend please contact Peter O’Loughlin ASAP.

Peter is currently finalising the home pick up/drop offs plus a discount ticket for transfer from Brisbane

Airport to Train station.

Wednesday 7th

June 2017 –, Captain Cook Cruises have offered our Club a combined whale watching

cruise plus a 1 hour Vivid Cruise for a cost of $85.00. Payment for the cruise/s is due by our March

General Meeting.

Friday 16th

June 2017 – Visit Care flight Base at Westmead. The CareFlight base at Westmead is the

centre of operations for this vital ‘life-saving “service. Lunch at Smithfield Tavern then we move to

Fairfield Museum. Members $50.00, Visitors $55.00

Sunday 19 -23rd

November 2017 - Is our 5 day trip to Nelson Bay, four nights accommodation has been

booked at the Marina Resort Nelson Bay. Included in the trip are day trips to Tea Gardens, Newcastle,

Hunter Valley lights, ride in the Famous Tram, visit Fort Scratchley and other places of interest.

Information sheets are at meeting. Look forward to you joining us.

Deposit of $150.00 and booking form required by our May General Meeting.

35-39 Members cost $780.00 - 40 (plus) members $750.00- Single Supplement additional $220.00.

November 7th

2018 – 19 day Trip to Tasmania

This is a combined trip with Harrington Park Probus Club. Information sheet plus expressions of interest

form will be available at the meeting. We will be travelling to and from Sydney by Coach. There will be

an option for you to fly to and from Melbourne if you prefer flying to the boat trip.

An expression of interest deposit of $100.00 is required by 31st May 2017/our June General Meeting.

The individual cost is not expected to exceed $4000 and at the end of the tour we will be apply for a grant

from Events Tasmania as a refund for some of the costs incurred. On our last tour in 2012 this refund was

$240 each. A minimum group of 30 is required to successfully run this tour. After the 2nd

June 2017

an invitation may be extended to other local clubs to increase the number of members and friends

travelling.

Look forward to seeing you at the meeting on Friday.

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MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION: Please advise the membership officer of any contact information which includes changes in email address and phone

numbers. [email protected].

NEWSLETTER: Deadline for the Newsletter is the Friday before the meeting. Please send via email to [email protected].

Most people receive newsletters via email and don't require printed copies. For those people not on email

there are always copies available at the back of the room where the people who meet and greet us sit.

MEMBERSHIP: Members need to attend 50% of meetings. When signing the attendance sheet please do not write “Apology” for a

member who may be absent. Members need to contact the Membership Officer, Bev Crawford on 46477825

before the meeting or email [email protected] Please note also that for security reasons, members

who leave before the end of the meeting are requested see Bev and to sign out.

NEXT MONTH’S MEETING: Fri 5th

May 2017

MEET AND GREET: Dieter Klepatzki and Linda Bolton

MORNING TEA CLEAN-UP ROSTER 2017

April Lorraine Ball Sue Alcock Tony Wolf.




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CALENDAR: Weekly Events:

Golf on Tuesday

Art on Thursday

2017

Apr 4 Craft with Mary

Apr 7 Probus Mtg

Apr 18 No Craft, Mary away

Apr 19 Travel Tales

Apr 21 Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

Apr 22 Elvis an American Tribute - 3 Singers,

The Cube, 8.00pm

Apr 24 Bike Ride, Cooks River Apr 26 The Bodyguard, Lyric Theatre, 1.00pm

May 2 Craft with Mary

May 5 Probus Mtg

May 11 Tedeschi & Hunt, The Painted Piano, Casula

Powerhouse, 11.00

May 16 Craft with Mary

May 17 Travel Tales

May 20 Longreach trip

Jun 2 Probus Mtg

Jun 5 Anniversary Lunch, Upstairs@Freds, Camden

Jun 6 Craft with Mary

Jun 7 Whale Watch/Harbour Cruise (TBC)

Jun 16 Careflight Westmead & Fairfield Museum

Jun 20 Craft with Mary

Jun 21 Travel Tales

Jun 26 Bush Walk, Bundanoon

Jul 4 Craft with Mary

Jul 7 Probus Mtg

Jul 15 The Wedding Singer, CTG, 2.00pm

Jul 18 Craft with Mary

Jul 19 Travel Tales

Jul 19 Kinky Boots, Capitol Theatre, 1.00pm

Aug 1 Craft with Mary

Aug 4 Probus Mtg

Aug 15 Craft with Mary

Aug 16 Travel Tales

Aug 24 Dusty & The Divas, Casula Powerhouse,

11.00

Sep 1 Probus Mtg

Sep 5 Craft with Mary

Sep 19 Craft with Mary

Sep 20 Travel Tales

Oct 3 Craft with Mary

Oct 6 Probus Mtg

Oct 12 SSO Fellows in Concert, Casula Powerhouse,

11.00

Oct 17 Craft with Mary

Oct 18 Travel Tales

Nov 3 Probus Mtg

Nov 7 NO CRAFT (Melb Cup)

Nov 15 Travel Tales

Nov 19-23 Nelson Bay

Nov 21 Craft with Mary

Dec 1 Probus Mtg

Dec 5 Craft with Mary

Dec 14 The Devine Miss Bette, Christmas Special,

Casula Powerhouse, 11.00

Dec 19 Craft with Mary

Dec 20 Travel Tales

2018

Nov 7 trip to Tasmania with Harrington Park club

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Narellan Probus Club (Inc) MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & RISK ACCEPTANCE

I hereby apply for membership renewal of the Narellan Probus Club inc.

First Name..................................................... Surname..........................................................

Address................................................................................................................................................

Telephone (.....)................................................ Mobile.............................................................

Email Address......................................................................................................................................

Probus South Pacific have informed us that our Membership Form does not adequately cover our Risk Management Policy.

All members/visitors/guest of our Probus Club, when participating in our Tours and Outings do so under the terms of this Participants Declaration.

These are as follows:

I acknowledge, when applying to participate in club Outings and Tours that I must accept the terms of the Probus “Participants Declaration”. Under this you will need to declare.

A) I understand that I am the Person who is fully responsible for the state of my health and I undertake to do all that is necessary so as not to place other participants under stress or duress or to put them in danger because of the state of my health or my behaviour

B) I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge I am fit enough to undertake Outings/Tours and agree to advise the Leader immediately should my state of health change

C) I hereby declare that I will only participate in activities where I am physically capable

D) I am aware that photographs may be taken during the Outings and Tours and my image may be included in such photographs. It is with my full knowledge and approval should it occur that photographs are taken of me.

E) In case of any accident, illness or emergency please contact my next of kin

Name......................................................... Relationship.................................................

Phone Number.......................................... Mobile..........................................................

Address...................................................................................................................................

Name......................................................... Relationship.................................................

Phone Number.......................................... Mobile..........................................................

Address...................................................................................................................................

Privacy Statement: Information provided shall be kept private and confidential within the confines of the Probus Club and shall only be used in the event of any emergency.

Signature........................................................................................... Date.....................................

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