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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 10, Number 7 February 2017

THIS MONTH’S MEETING: Fri 3rd

February MEET AND GREET: Denise & Gregg Johnson

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

So starts another year for our Probus Club, many events are already being planned, Anna has

prepared a variety of options for our Monthly day trips and also this year we have two

exciting holiday trips planned, the first by train to Longreach and home by coach in May and

in November a holiday in Nelson Bay which will include an evening visit to the Christmas

Lights at the Hunter Valley Gardens. Joyce has already lined up several shows to be added to

our club calendar. Following a very successful year (including a great dinner on New Year’s

Eve) our ever-wise Margaret is arranging some new and exciting things for this year. As always, our

various interest groups will again be active and I urge everybody to join in with the plans that interest each

member. One monthly happening I personally find interesting is our “Travel Tales’ evening, so many

places around the world I would not otherwise have the opportunity to visit, also the chance to relive the

great times we have had on some of our holiday trips thanks to the photography and video expertise shown

by some of our members.

The Probus slogan of “FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FRENDSHIP” applies to all club members and a part of

that is by being an active member. In my mind this means being a member who participates in as many of

the organised events as is with-in their range of choice. Those who organise the various events spend

considerable time in the research and planning of such said events, whilst there are many members who do

participate regularly in a variety of events there appears to be some who only attend our regular monthly

meeting (as is required by our Club Constitution) without any further participation in club events.

Your committee will be recommending that our membership fees remain unchanged for the coming year,

however this needs to be ratified at the ASGM in March. Fees are due and payable by the 1st April as stated

in our Club Constitution.

At our next meeting, our “Returning Officer” will be collecting all Nomination Forms so that at our AGM

in March we will be able to select those members who will be managing the club for the coming year. I

urge everybody to consider who might be the “RIGHT” person to fill these positions.

Peter

Please note an invitation to the Trots from Liverpool Quota and a Nomination form for

Committee membership can be found at the end of this months Newsletter.

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

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OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE

MEMBERS 2016/2017

PRESIDENT Peter O’Loughlin 46266961

V. PRESIDENT Ellen Hill 47477277

SECRETARY Mirella Czerny 46831716 TREASURER Marian Pritchett 46261935

EX-OFFICIO Kathy Smith 46552159

COMMITTEE Beverley Crawford 46477825

Anna Degnan 0411205312

Ros Hodgins 46257759

Jeanette Jackson 46479986

David Llewellyn 46263460 Ken Starkey 46255253

MEMBERSHIP Beverley Crawford 46477825

NEWSLETTER Robert Keyworth 46481290

WEBMASTER Sue Kijurina 46470912

WELFARE Sheila McAtamney 46268641

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

GUEST SPEAKER:

February – Roland Storm

Roland was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. He has proved to be a firm favourite

in no less than 25 countries around the world, with a career spanning from the sixties through the

millennium and a repertoire of songs in the hundreds. He still lives in Queensland but has

consented to coming to perform for us.

If you would like to familiarise yourself more on his music go to -

http://www.last.fm/music/Roland+Storm/+tracks

HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY:

February: Richard Alcock, Rick Davenport, Phil Humphreys, Jeanette Jackson,

Gregg Johnson, David Llewellyn, Margaret Smith, Carole Latham.

http://www.last.fm/music/Roland+Storm/+tracks

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INTEREST GROUPS:

Art Appreciation –

Françoise Kirkland

The Race – by Francoise

Book Club – Pat and Ray Cranfield

Everyone is so engrossed in their books there hasn’t been time to report back yet –

maybe by the meeting. Ed

Cards - Jeanette Jackson / Ken Starkey

Our next Cards Night will be on Friday 24th February.

at the Harrington Park Casino.

Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Contact Jeanette on 46479986.

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Craft – Mary Michel Our first craft meeting will be on

Tuesday, 7th February at 1.30pm.

Craft is a fun and interesting group,

always new things to learn as you

can see by photos attached of a

lovely crocheted baby blanket

which Joyce Reilly learned over the

Christmas break. It’s a gift for her

next great Grandchild which is due

early February. We have taken to

Westmead Children Hospital, last

year 140 trauma teddies (See photo attached) and some premmie baby hats.

We have received many thank you letters. Also have delivered to Liverpool

Hospital 30 premmie baby sets which they were gratefully received and say

thank you to the Narellan Probus ladies.

I say thank you to our knitting ladies for the help knitting the teddies and

Premmie hats which we will continue again this year.

Our next craft get together will be on Tuesday, 7th and Tuesday 21

st February

2017 at 1.30pm.

Walking Group – Margaret Rubesa

ENJOY THE ADVENTURE OF GETTING LOST

TOGETHER ! “Are we there yet??”

Monday 27 March

Bush Walk in Dharawal National Park Wedderburn.

Walk to Minerva Pool, O’Hare’s Creek Lookout.

Duration 2-3 hours. Rated easy/moderate.

Bring along a picnic lunch. Details to be advised

Monday 26 June

Bushwalk Bundanoon

Echo Point, Mount Carnarvon, Bonnie View

Duration 2 hours

Rated easy/moderate

Details to be advised

The Overnight camp in Megalong Valley has been rescheduled for a date to be decided in 2017

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Dining Group – Margaret Rubesa

Monday 13th February

Lunch at "59 Grill"

Arrive 12.00 noon

Either order off menu or purchase a $10.00 lunch

special

Shop 4/2 Main Street Mt Annan Located next door to

Aldi Mt Annan

Monday 13

th March

Lunch at Appin Hotel

Arrive 12 noon

Order off menu

Monday 3rd

April

Lunch at Narellan Pub

Arrive 12 noon

Order off menu

Probus Anniversary Lunch

Monday 5th June

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

TRAVEL TALES

Welcome back to a new Probus year. Travel Tales will kick off on

Wednesday 15th February when Robert and Colette will share some of their

recent experiences from their European Trip.

The evening will commence at 7:30pm at Park Central Recreation hall.

Please bring a small plate to share for supper. Everyone is welcome.

The travel tales evening for March will be led by Peter when he shares his experiences of a recent trip to Mauritius.

If anybody wants to do a presentation, please mention it to Kathy or Malcolm so we can slot you in to a time spot.

Enjoy your Probus Year

Kathy and Malcolm

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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 16th March, $22

Tenterfield to Rio, A tribute to Peter Allen

Danny will play, sing and dance his way through

songs including Arthurs Theme, Don’t Cry Out

Loud, Once Before I go, Tenterfield Saddler

And I Still Call Australia Home.

Danny is joined by Sharna Le-Grand, performing

songs from Olivia Newton-John,

Let Me B There, I Honestly Love You.

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 Paton, 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

Twelve Angry Men Sat 11th

March 2pm The Wedding Singer Saturday 15th

July 2pm

Pay NOW, $26 Pay NOW, $31

Cowboys & Angels - Saturday 25th

February $42, Pay NOW

Elvis an American Tribute - 3 Singers Saturday 22nd

April 8 pm $52, Pay NOW

Lyric Theatre, Wed 26th

April, 1pm. “The Bodyguard”, $70, Pay by Feb Meeting

.

Capitol Theatre, Wed July 19th

“Kinky Boots”, 1pm $65, Pay by June Meeting (NOTE! If this can be paid

by a minimum of 10 people by Feb meeting the cost will be reduced to $55pp.)

The Joan Theatre, Penrith The Wharf Review, Sat 2nd

Sept, $70, Pay by May meeting


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PREMIERS GALA SENIORS CONCERT.

Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in the allocation of seats.

However we are on a waiting list if seats become available at a later date.

Individuals may book free tickets, a maximum of 4 for shows

Tuesday 7 March 11am and 2.15pm or Wednesday 8 March 11am and 2.15pm

These bookings will be available from 9am on Monday 30th January

Online at www.ticketek.com.au/nswseniorsweek

By Phone 1300130613 or In person at selected Ticketek outlets.

Coffee with Tony

2nd

Wednesdays of the month in Camden, 4th

Wednesdays in Narellan.

Any queries give Tony a call - 0466962867

THE TECH SAVVY SENIORS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 2017. Dear Members, a Big Thanks for your kind wishes, gifts & visits during my

recent hospital stint.

Our next TSSeniors Meeting will be on Friday 10th Feb at 10am .

** P.S.** change of venue to the Small Hall on the other side of the complex.

At this meeting we will discuss - Using our New Devices / NBN / Easy Photo

Editing / More interesting Apps / Windows 10 / Pro Show Video Making.

Please join us & have your say in this Years Program.

Regards David & Ros

“Two Tyred” Bicycle Group – Margaret Rubesa

Monday 27 February

Cycle along the foreshores of Botany Bay & Cooks River Duration 2-3

hours Details to be advised

Monday 24 April Cycle along Cooks River starting at Tempe Station

Duration 2-3 hours Details to be advised

http://www.ticketek.com.au/nswseniorsweek

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TOURS – Anna Degnan

PROBUS TRIPS FOR 2017-18

Happy New Year to everyone

Friday February 17th

- Our 5 hr cruise includes Lunch, cruising part of our beautiful harbour prior to moving into

the expanse of water known as Middle Harbour. Drinks will be available for purchase.

Departing Commissioners Steps, Circular Quay West, at 10am please be at the wharf by 9.40am.

Friday 17th

March 2017 - Visit to St Albans – a Village in the forgotten Valley. Lunch will be at the famous

Settlers Inn. Members $50.00, Visitors $55.00. Maximum number is 61 – We currently have a waiting list,

should your circumstances have changed and you can no longer attend I would appreciate if you could please

advise ASAP.

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.

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 –Through Peter, Captain Cook Cruises have offered our Club a combined whale

watching cruise plus a 1 hour Vivid Cruise for a cost of $85.00. Information sheet plus expressions of interest sheets

will be available at the meeting.

Friday 16th

June 2017 – Visit Care flight Base at Westmead, Lunch and then a tour of Fairfield Museum.

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.

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.

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 [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 3rd

March 2017

MEET AND GREET: Françoise & Cyril Kirkland

MORNING TEA CLEAN-UP ROSTER 2017 FEBRUARY Margaret Smith Ray Smith Jean Snowball

MARCH Allen Sykes Kerrin Thomas June Weinert




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CALENDAR: Weekly Events:

Golf on Tuesday

Art on Thursday

2017

Feb 3 Probus Mtg

Feb 7 Craft with Mary

Feb 10 TSS

Feb 13 Lunch at “59 Grill” Mt Annan

Feb 15 Travel Tales

Feb 17 Sydney Harbour cruise

Feb 21 Craft with Mary

Feb 25 Cowboys & Angels, The Cube,

Feb 27 Bike Ride, Botany Bay, Cooks River

Mar 3 Probus Mtg

Mar 7 Craft with Mary

Mar 11 12 Angry Men, CTG, 2.00pm

Mar 15 Travel Tales

Mar 16 Tenterfield to Rio, Casula Powerhouse 11.00

Mar 17 Trip to St Albans

Mar 21 Craft with Mary

Mar 27 Bush Walk, Wedderburn

Apr 4 Craft with Mary

Apr 7 Probus Mtg

Apr 18 Craft with Mary

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)

President; Peter O’Loughlin Address, PO Box, 643, Narellan 2567 Secretary; Mirella Czerny www.narellanprobus.org.au

NOMINATIONS FOR 2017 We the undersigned financial members of the Narellan Probus Club nominate,

.............................................................. for the position of ..............................................................

For the club year commencing at our Annual general meeting to be held on Friday 3rd March 2017 in the

Narellan Community Hall.

Proposer (print name) .......................................................... Signature............................................

Seconder (print name) .......................................................... Signature............................................

I am prepared to accept this nomination ......................................................................................... (To be handed to the secretary by the February 2017 club meeting).

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