!Probus News

Volume 2 Issue 2 November 2009!

Probus NewsVolume 2 Issue 2 November 2009

THE BULLETIN OF ASQUITH MIXED PROBUS CLUBFormed by the Rotary Club of Berowra on October 2nd, 2008

Club No. 9003799 District 9680 Inc. No. 9890687

THE BULLETIN OF ASQUITH MIXED PROBUS CLUBFormed by the Rotary Club of Berowra on October 2nd, 2008

Club No. 9003799 District 9680 Inc. No. 9890687

President:! Tony Hall! 9477 3820! tonyhall37mac.comSecretary:! Laurie Keaton! 9457 7061! ljkeaton@bigpond.comExcursions:! Barbara Williamson! 0414 015 244! l.be.wil@bigpond.net.auBulletin:! Vince Hughes! 9456 0668 ! vince@hughesv.com

President:! Tony Hall! 9477 3820! tonyhall37mac.comSecretary:! Laurie Keaton! 9457 7061! ljkeaton@bigpond.comExcursions:! Barbara Williamson! 0414 015 244! l.be.wil@bigpond.net.auBulletin:! Vince Hughes! 9456 0668 ! vince@hughesv.com

Guest Speaker—November 5

Anne Henderson is the Deputy Director of the Sydney Institute and is a Writer and Author. Her latest work is the story of ‘Enid Lyons—Leading Lady to a Nation’. A story of a lady looking after 11 children while at the same time coping with the official duties, being wife to the Prime Minister.

Anne Henderson Dame Enid LyonsFour years after Lyons' death, Dame Enid Lyons became the first woman in the House of Representatives, when she won the seat of Darwin (later Braddon) in 1943 during the Curtin government. She remained in parliament until 1951, becoming the first woman in Cabinet when she was appointed Vice-President of the Executive Council in the Menzies government in 1949.

Guest Speaker—November 5

Anne Henderson is the Deputy Director of the Sydney Institute and is a Writer and Author. Her latest work is the story of ‘Enid Lyons—Leading Lady to a Nation’. A story of a lady looking after 11 children while at the same time coping with the official duties, being wife to the Prime Minister.

Anne Henderson Dame Enid LyonsFour years after Lyons' death, Dame Enid Lyons became the first woman in the House of Representatives, when she won the seat of Darwin (later Braddon) in 1943 during the Curtin government. She remained in parliament until 1951, becoming the first woman in Cabinet when she was appointed Vice-President of the Executive Council in the Menzies government in 1949.

Dates ForYour Diary

Thursday November 5 General MeetingMonday November 9 MoviesThursday November 12 Committee MeetingThursday November 19 Davistown RSL ClubThursday November 26 Mystery WalkThursday December 3 Christmas PartyMonday December 14 MoviesWednesday December 16 Christmas LightsThursday December 17 Christmas LightsThursday January 7 General Meeting

April 19–25 2010 7 day Taree/Manning River Trip

To our new members who will be received into our Club at the November General Meeting.

Rick and Merle Lovelock.

Welcome aboard and we trust that you will find many new friends in the Probus community.

OUR NEXT MEETING IS ON November 5 2009Registration at 10:15 for a 10:30 start

OUR NEXT MEETING IS ON November 5 2009Registration at 10:15 for a 10:30 start

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October SpeakerMark Hood

Can you identify this common tree planted as a shade tree, and in many areas the subject of heritage protection orders?Yes it is a weed that should be removed in most cases. The camphor Laurel tree is on the list of weeds, and causes a real dilemma for council enforcement officers.

Mark's talk was wide ranging and covered many common plants most members could identify. However, the fact that many were on the problem list was the real surprise. These included Morning

Glory, Gazanias & Nasturtiums. Controlled types include the Rhus plant, Pampas grass and Privet.

Mark noted that a number of members indicated they had relevant plants he mentioned. He was able to compensate for the failure of his electronic presentation by circulating samples.

Members noted that council itself was often in breach of its own orders. Mark acknowledged the problem, and that other instrumentalities like City Rail and Main Roads compounded enforcement problems. Willows and a number of waterweeds make up Category 5 — the Restricted plants.

Annual Subscriptions and 2010 budgets

Members are advised that the Treasurer John Garnett has given notice of the following motion to be put to members at the General Meeting on Thursday November 5.

"Annual subscriptions to be $87 per couple and $45 per single member".

Members will note that this 12-month subscription is the same as for the previous 9 months, The committee has recommended this fee in the light of the surplus for the current year. The fee is more than comparable with other clubs.

The 2010 budget will be on display prior to the meeting.

Members are advised that subscriptions will be due by 31st December upon successful resolution of the motion.

Laurie KeatonSecretary

Fitness Programs

An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for two days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for two weeks. The next time I see you, you should have lost at least three kilograms. When the Irishman returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 20 kilograms! "Why that amazing" said the doctor, "Did you follow my instructions?" The Irishman nodded .... I'll tell you though, Itaught I were going to drop dead on dat third day." "From hunger you mean?" said the doctor. "No, from the flamin' skippin'."

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November Birthday GreetingsRos Burrowes Pam Cole John Cole

Narelle Crump Tim Csonka Sylvia Dawes

Tricia Eagleton Nancy Fisher Sandra Hamilton

Joan Lockard Don McElvenny Clarice Mulherin

Betty Soady

Pot Luck Dinners

There is still time to sign up to join a Pot Luck Dinner group.

This is a great 'no fuss' way to meet more of your fellow members in a smaller social environment. Eight members gather at one of their homes on a rotating basis to chat together over a home-cooked meal.

The host provides a main course with the guests providing entrees and sweets. It is not necessary to be a

Master Chef—the emphasis is on socialising rather than haute cuisine, so come and join us.Sign up at the General Meeting.

More Fitness Hints

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

My grandpa started wallking 5K a day when he was 60. How he’s 79 years old and we don’t know where he is.

I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

Every time I hear the word 'exercise' I wash my mouth out with chocolate.

If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

We now have S special interest groups available to members:Movies Janice Mallett 9482 5812Concerts/Theatre Parties Nola Bramble 9489 4239Lawn Bowls Wal Hamilton 9456 1753Walking Laurie Keaton 9457 7061Handcrafts Sylvia Gratton 9477 5915

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UPCOMING EXCURSIONS

Members are reminded that tours must be paid for two months prior to the month the tour is going. This is necessary so that those who have paid can be notified of any cancellation due to insufficient numbers wanting to join a tour.

Please pay early. Having your name on the list doesn't mean you are going. Once a tour is full you have missed out even if your name is on the list

DAVISTOWN November 19Cost is now $10.00. MONEY FOR THIS EXCURSION IS TO BE PAID FOR AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING!

We meet at Hornsby Train Station at 9.10am & catch the 9.22am to Woy Woy. The ferry will pick us up at 10.15am for a 2-hour trip with a stop over at Davistown RSL for Lunch. We will be picked up at Saratoga at 2.15pm for the return trip to Woy Woy where we can be amused by watching the antics of the pelicans. The details of this excursion have changed: owing to the number of people who are interested in this trip, we now have so many people that we need to book the ferry just for us!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS $30.00There are now 2 seats available for the Christmas Lights on Wednesday 16 December.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH $30.00 December 3Come and join us for our 2nd Christmas Lunch. Time...Don't forget to wear all of your Christmas Glad Rags!

JANUARYWe will be travelling to Circular Quay by train to catch the ferry to Sydney Rowing Club at Abbotsford for lunch then returning to Circular Quay by Ferry. Cost being fares and lunch.

DONKEY SANCTUARY $53.00 February 21Come and have fun in the Hunter Valley getting to know these amazing creatures on a 300-acre farm nestled in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Lunch is included in the price — a sausage sizzle.

19th APRIL, 2010. 7-DAY TOUR OF TAREE DISTRICTWe have booked a 7-day tour to Taree, cost is $649 (S/S $180.00)

This is a fully comprehensive tour, all meals and excursions are included in the cost. We will bepicked up from the club. Included in the itinerary is cruising, wine tasting, visit a Macadamia Nut Farm, and there will be time for the Ladies to look at craft shops. The full itinerary can be viewed at the Tour Desk.

Please let Barbara know if you are interested as this tour may be opened up to other Probus Clubs.

This Bulletin and the information it contains is Private and Confidential for Probus e only and is not to be used for any other purpose.

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Upcoming Guest Speakers

3rd December No speaker this month being the Christmas Party.

7th January—Peter Worsfold has been bushwalking for fifty years and in 1981 began walking extensively in Kosciusko National Park.With a couple of friends Peter has visited nearly eighty huts, anything from tin shacks and restored homesteads, some of them dating back to the 1870s. Peter's talk covers some of his bushwalking experiences and shares with us the history and special features of a dozen huts and the interesting characters who lived in them. It will be an illustrated talk with many photographs of huts and scenery displayed. Photo Albums and books about this immense and beautiful park can be perused.

4th February 2010—John Clegg has been a photographer and filmmaker for many years and has made several films depicting beautiful scenery, historic locations and wild life. He will share with us his film 'South Island Symphony', combining the spectacular scenery of New Zealand's South Island with beautiful music and personal commentary. New Zealand is famous for its beautiful mountains, lakes and dramatic coast line. It is sheer joy to explore magical places such as Queenstown, Mt Cook and Glenorchy. The magnificent gardens and historic buildings in attractive cities like Christchurch are outstanding.

Upcoming Guest Speakers

3rd December No speaker this month being the Christmas Party.

7th January—Peter Worsfold has been bushwalking for fifty years and in 1981 began walking extensively in Kosciusko National Park.With a couple of friends Peter has visited nearly eighty huts, anything from tin shacks and restored homesteads, some of them dating back to the 1870s. Peter's talk covers some of his bushwalking experiences and shares with us the history and special features of a dozen huts and the interesting characters who lived in them. It will be an illustrated talk with many photographs of huts and scenery displayed. Photo Albums and books about this immense and beautiful park can be perused.

4th February 2010—John Clegg has been a photographer and filmmaker for many years and has made several films depicting beautiful scenery, historic locations and wild life. He will share with us his film 'South Island Symphony', combining the spectacular scenery of New Zealand's South Island with beautiful music and personal commentary. New Zealand is famous for its beautiful mountains, lakes and dramatic coast line. It is sheer joy to explore magical places such as Queenstown, Mt Cook and Glenorchy. The magnificent gardens and historic buildings in attractive cities like Christchurch are outstanding.

This Month's Sodoku

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Walks Group

Summer WalksThursday 26 November — Mystery walk and social get together. Meet at Laurie and Tricia's home 30A Harwood Avenue, Mount KuringGai. Walk 5.30pm –6.30pm Bring own BBQ food for get together after walk. Calendar to Feb to be organised. Contact Laurie 94577061

March walk Double Bay to Rose Bay Day walk

Robert Montogomery impersonates the ! Some of the walks group at MrsWollemi Pine on our walk on 22 October.! Macquarie's Chair

Birthday Celebrations at Bobbin Head

The Pavilion at Bobbin Head was overflowing with 70 members enjoying good weather, fine food, and above all, good company to celebrate our first birthday. Many thanks to the BBQ chefs, salad makers and of course to the cake providers who helped make this such a great day.

Pictures by Judy Lafrenais

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