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 JULY 2019 ® 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
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
July is always a milestone month for our Club. The Club officially formed on 6th July, 2012 and was accredited on August 3rd, 2012.
I have seen so much change in its seven years of being. On a personal note, I’ve also met some wonderful peo-ple, who have been an absolute inspiration to me. The example set by their “can do”, positive approach to their lives, has helped me through some of my own life’s challenges.
The benchmark has been set high, and yet, continues to be upheld.
For example, one of the quiet achievers in the Club, our Webmaster Theo Pronk, constantly keeps our Club’s website’s wheels turning. Theo has always tirelessly and selflessly managed it, making sure its information is al-ways up to date.
I sincerely want to thank to express my sincere appreciation to all of you, who so generously contribute in so many ways, to the success of Beaumont Hills Probus Club.
The Anniversary Lunch was certainly a success. It was great to have the venue to ourselves, the food was enjoy-able [ and there was certainly plenty of it ]. I don’t think anyone went home hungry.
Plus .....just between you and me.....I’ve heard on the grapevine.... that about half a dozen or so Hollywood tal-ent scouts, have been trying to get the home numbers of two of our male members. Heard there are a couple of multimillion dollar contracts in the offing.
Apparently, Hollywood really needs two mature aged, song and dance men, for an upcoming movie block buster.
Sue Poniewerka deserves top honours for the effort which she put into organising such a wonderful day. Sue is a woman of many talents, not only with great organisational skills, but is also an entertaining public speaker. As our July Internal speaker, She entertained us all with her tales of her earlier life memories.
The second half of this month, will be a little more laid back. However, never fear, it will all fire up with more outings again in August .
See you all on August 2nd, take care and always
Carpe Diem
Regards
Kris
New Members
A big welcome to Kathy and Stuart Rooke who were inducted into our Club at the July meeting.
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Outing diary dates for 2019
TUESDAY AUGUST 20th
SYDNEY RUM HOSPITAL TO ROYAL MINT TOUR $12.00
Meet at The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney by 10.45 for an 11.00am tour.
The Mint is a very short walk from either Martin Place or St. James Stations and is next to Sydney Hospital. After our tour
we will take a slow walk down to Cnr King & York Streets for lunch at Vapiano Italian Restaurant.
If numbers are full on the list you can still put your name down and I will contact you as positions are available. If you pre-
fer you can just come in for lunch with the gang. Cost is $12.00 for the tour. Lunch is at your own expense. Remember if
you have a current Entertainment Book there is a 25% voucher for Vapiano.
Payment was due by July meeting. BSB 032-179 Account 305002, Name/code RM
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27th
ILLAWARRA SCIENCE CENTRE AND PLANETARIUM $63.00
Meet at Tony & Darinka’s at 167 Carnarvon Road, Schofields by 7.45 (sorry) for an
8.00am bus departure. Included in this trip is morning tea en route, Science Centre
and planetarium tour, lunch at Illawarra Master Builders Club and a drive through Wollongong Botanical Garden. We need
a minimum of 35 on the bus.
Payment is due by August meeting. BSB 032-179 Account 305002, Name/code IS
THURSDAY OCTOBER 31st
BIG DAY OUT CRUISE ON THE BINGO BOAT $49.00
Meet at Casino Wharf near The Star, Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont by 10.30 for a 10.45am departure. They won’t wait so be on
time. Included is a three and a half hour cruise, morning tea, 2 course lunch, bingo, trivia, etc (or you can just enjoy the
scenery and friends). Drinks are at own expense.
Payment is due by September meeting. BSB 032-179 Account 305002, Name/code BD
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Jack and the Beanstalk
This pantomime was staged in the State Theatre, one of Sydney’s oldest and most prestigious venues. However, to our grandkids mind, the major draw card was that it starred Jimmy Giggle from the ABC’s Giggle and Hoot show.
This is classic British pantomime with all the double entendre, reverse gender casting (the Dame was played by a male, however Jack (the hero) was not played by a female), bad jokes and audience participation. There was a large cast of over 20 actors and the sound and lighting technicians were certainly kept busy. One particularly ef-fective special effect was the use of 3-D. During part of the second act, the audience donned 3-D goggles and then had to duck and weave as different but nasty virtual objects seemed to be heading straight at us. Very clev-erly done with precision choreography to make it work!
Even in a group booking tickets were not cheap, but you could see great value in the high production standards. There were very few empty seats for our performance.
Allan Collins
WALKING GROUP TUESDAY 23RD JULY
An enthusiastic group met at McDonalds on Samantha Riley Drive for a walk from Smalls Creek to Milford Drive at Rouse Hill. It was a very pleasant and sunny winters day and after the walk, the group enjoyed coffee back at McDonalds. A big thankyou to Kath and Greg for organising another great local walk.
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We turned up at the golf course, ready to go
All four players determined to put on a show
The wind was bitter and the rain was due
But we are so tough we’ll see it through
Jumping from our cars we set up our gear
Clubs, balls and tees emerge from car rears
The first argument starts when we reach the first tee
You hit it first no it’s your turn, ends up being me
Bert hits with a glance and hits a tree stump
Barry drives into the creek with an exotic thump
Theo slices wide and the ball goes into the bush
Dave plays down the middle but not very flush
We can hear Theo complaining as he hits a big tree
He loses his ball he’s now playing three
Bert scuffs his three wood into the sand
We detect a mutter, that’s not what I planned
Barry fishes his mishit out of the pond
His next shot quite magical like waving a wand
Dave lines up his next shot in his exacting way
Where did that go, It’s just not his day
Eventually everyone makes the first green
Not the prettiest golf we’ve ever seen
Putting a problem, some long and some short
Our progress a lot less than what we first thought
Holes two and three are played with panache
All four producing an element of dash
With trepidation we reach the hole number four
Dave’s knees are shaking, he’s worried for sure
The tree he mumbles it’s calling my name
He hits it quite regular It’s such a shame
Swinging the club it connects with a plunk
Hitting the tree with a terrible clunk
Cath’s meditation should come to the fore
It could ease his mind and offer a cure
Hole number six is Theo’s main fear
As he lines up his shot he sheds a small tear
Swinging the club he opens the face
The ball ends its life in Richmond Air Base
He will practice at Windsor self improving his aim
Turning up next week he will still be the same
Tonight we guarantee Theo will not sleep
Course managements your problem, insists his wife Miep
Bert’s playing style has his practise to thank
His best shot at the moment a full blooded shank
Out of bounds often, plus into the lake
It is obviously more than this poor boy can take
His hands start shaking, and he has quivering lips
To add to the above he’s developed the yips
The psychiatrist said to make your shots big and bold
Don’t know about that, he’s getting too old
Barry’s taking lessons from a policeman you see
He says his swing should be strong and free
Put on a vest, shirt, pullover and wear two coats
Your swing will be stifled but you can still take notes
His scores are varied, unpredictable we suggest
A birdie here a par there, but twenty five is his best
He hates the creek, It’s in again he will shout
But he loves to go paddling to fish the thing out
It has to be mentioned the athletics of a few
Bert and Theo slog around the course with a whew!
Barry and Dave moan and groan from the start
To preserve their ageing bodies they ride in a cart
The game is over, all competitiveness is hidden
A trip to the club is surely a given
Two beers, two soft drinks and a bacon and egg roll
Curing the world’s problems each will extol
All hard questions were googled on Barry’s new phone
A good day gentlemen, but it’s time to go home
You know something boys, we have a hard life
Although we’ll find it quite hard, convincing the wife
Bert Berry
1st July 2019
An insight into a Probus group golf
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CHEESE AND WINE LUNCH 19TH JULY
Wow, were we ever blessed with a magnificent winter’s day when we ventured to Rouse Hill Regional Park for a Cheese & Wine soiree. We had the park to ourselves and those that wanted, bathed in the sunshine while the serious drinkers sat in the shade of the pergola. Joan and Jim proved to be perfect hosts along with their part-ners on the day Joy and Kerry Fink.
Kerry’s pumpkin soup was ready when we arrived and a great selection of cheese and biscuits followed by sau-sages and salads—what more could we ask for. It was a great day and everyone pitched in at the end of the day to pack up and clean up.
Birthday girls
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The 7th Anniversary/Christmas in July Lunch
We were all in fine voice to assist our Entertainer, Dorothy Cooper serenade her way through the opening Christ-mas Carols and later the familiar songs of Olivia Newton-John. On our arrival we were greeted with the drink of our choice and then took our seats for a typical two course Christmas Dinner.
There were those who dressed for the occasion like Kerry with his silver hat, (I want to peek in that man’s ward-robe one day.) There were those who had fancy dress forced upon them like Alan, Ian, Bert and Bruce who looked the part in their cowboy hats to add flavour to the country music of Olivia- Yee Haa!!! Then there were those whom we discovered should never give up their day jobs in favour of singing.
However the highlight of the afternoon had us rooted to our seats when Peter and Kerry were chosen to perform Olivia’s “Let’s Get Physical” complete with the over/underpants, headbands and the odd boa. I’ve got the video and will be taking bribes.
Otherwise a very pleasant luncheon with lots of good company and many raffle winners.
Thanks to Sue for making it happen.
Lynne W
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BEAUMONT HILLS THEATRE GROUP
Date Show Cost Payment
21st August Chicago $70 June Meeting
Wed 1pm Capitol Theatre Sydney Code TCH
17th October Edinburgh Military Tattoo $95 June Meeting
Thurs 7.30pm ANZ Stadium Homebush Code TET
30th October Billy Elliot $79 August Meeting
We 1pm Lyric Theatre Sydney Code TBE
4th December School of Rock $69 October Meeting
Wed 1pm Capitol Theatre Sydney Code TMW
Direct Debit 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 which show(s) you are paying for when you make a payment.
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CHEESE AND WINE NIGHTS (or days)
Lyn & Dennis Hall will be hosting the August Cheese & Wine event.
Date: Thursday, 15th August Time: 5 p.m. Dinner: Pizza Limit: 40 people
Address: 5 Woodside Avenue, Kellyville
Thanks Jenise & Bruce
LAST MONTHS INTERNAL SPEAKER
Sue Poniewierka delighted us at the last meeting, with an amusing recollection of her life. She told of her earli-est memory of waking in a strange place on her 4th birthday and how she feared her parents had sent her to the nearby Girl’s Home, a threat often made at home. Luckily, she was only in hospital, following an incident which left her unconscious . Sue spoke of her brother, whom she found featured in more negative memories involving sticks and taunts and she pondered on why she had developed selective memory when thinking of her sibling.
Sue’s childhood love was horse riding and she loved to go to the Drive In with her parents where she would ride the ponies while her family watched the movie. Later, she would regularly sneak out of home to visit nearby horses and enjoyed an occasional midnight ride.
She started High School at Thornleigh but her family moved to Yarrahappini but she was happy as she could have a horse of her own. After the family home burned down, they moved back to Vineyard and she met Vener at Riverstone High.
Sue told us of her journey—starting a Journalism Course at Bathurst but changing to Nursing as that included accommodation—this allowed her to stay in Sydney when her family returned to Yarrahappini. Sue and Vener became engaged and married, and Sue began working in the Commonwealth Bank. They had two children alt-hough Sue said she had to be persuaded to go around again the second time.
Thankyou Sue for your honesty and bravery in getting up in front of us to talk.
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GUEST SPEAKER LAST MONTH
Last month’s Guest Speaker was Riccardo Rossi who was on his second visit to our club. Riccardo came to speak about The Crusades, a series of different wars fought over 1,000 years by competing Christian and Islamic forces. Riccardo’s background is in Special Forces for the Australian Army and in personal employment in security, liv-ing in UAE for several years.
Riccardo was controversial in his views concerning Islamic immigration and integration in our society- a subject removed from the history of The Crusades– but these views belong to him and as he said “Believe me or not”.
He recently stood for a Senate Seat in the Federal Election and has released a book ”Greatness Awaits You The Five Pillars of Success”.
GUEST SPEAKER NEXT MONTH– JENNIFER FARRER
Jennifer Farrer will talk to us on her subject of Australian Plants used by the Early Settlers. Jennifer grew up in an enthusiastic gardening family, who also enjoyed bushwalking and so Jennifer came to appreciate the native plants growing in the bush. Jennifer has a longstanding interest in Australian History and so came to realise the important part plants played in the lives of the early settlers, who found themselves at the end of a very long and unreliable supply line when waiting for the necessities of life to arrive in Australia.
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NEWS FROM KATH & GREG
LOCAL WALKING GROUP
Tuesday 27th August Walk
Meet for sign on 9.45 am for 10 am departure at Rouse Hill Metro Station. Don’t
forget 5 hrs extended parking at shopping centre as we will be back in time.
Gather just inside of entrance turnstiles to catch train to Macq Uni Station. For walk
around Macq Centre Shopping Centre. Coffee app 11 am at The Loft Cafe.
Meet back at Starbucks entrance Herring Rd at 1 pm for trip home.
Perhaps a game of Ten Pin bowling for those not into shopping.
Wellbeing / Meditation Group
No Group during August as we will be away
Tennis is back on this month Bernie Mullane on Friday 16th August at 9.30am. For more infor-mation contact Bev Potter.
TENNIS Sorry Nick—you’re not invited
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50 years on
Wow—50 years have passed since we witnessed Apollo 11 touch down on the moon and sat holding our breath as the first steps were taken by Neil Armstrong. We will always remember the words “one small step for man—one giant step for mankind”
At the time I was a mini-skirted , white boots wearing clerk, working at Ultimo Campus of Sydney Technical Col-lege and on 20th July we were given permission (yes, in those days the boss’s word was God), to go to the Student Rec Room and watch the landing. On the 20” black and white screen we watched the grainy picture and were in awe of this huge achievement - perhaps a feeling we have not felt again on a global scale. Besides the fact that the teenagers of those days are now the grandparents of today, what other things have changed in our lives over this half century.
In 1969 the Vietnam war was in full swing and unfortunately wars have continued to be waged and fought in several locations around the world—so no changes there. But Vietnam has developed into a peaceful country and is a top tourist spot, visited by many Australians every year.
A large percentage of Australian homes had no phone installed (mine included) so we walked to a local public phone, usually located within a few blocks, or went begging to a neighbours place with 20c in hand to place in their telephone money box. Now we all carry mobile phones in our bags or pockets and can even take a call ( hands free of course) while driving our car. In fact, the technology required for this system had its origins in the space exploration missions and the launching of satellites.
Australia’s population in 1969 was 12.26 million, today it has reached 25.4 million so little wonder we find prob-lems in getting around with congestion on roads and public transport, despite a few new train lines and some new toll roads which we all love to use but all hate to pay for.
Perhaps the computer has been the biggest change to our everyday lives. We get most of our mail, do our banking, check the weather, catch up on news, contact friends all of the word instantly with the pressing of the send button and entertain ourselves playing games and downloading music, books and movies etc. In 1969 we lined up at the bank to deposit our meagre savings but had to do this on Mon-Fri between 10am—4pm. We went to the Library to borrow books, we read newspapers on our way to work for news and watched TV for the weather forecast.
Holden sedans were the most popular family car (manual of course) but despite average family size is now smaller the most popular cars now are 4WD 7 seater vans (automatic of course). Three bedroom, one bathroom houses were everyone’s dream in 1969 but now we all require at least 4 bedrooms and at least two bathrooms and different living rooms as a very basic . Unfortunately, the standard block size has reduced drastically, easier for maintenance but detrimental to fun and adventurous backyard play for kids.
I guess in 1969, I never believed that I would travel the world in the way that I have been able to do. Air travel overseas in the 1969 was the realm of the wealthy or the trendy young who were able to save up for a once in a lifetime trip to London, the centre of music, fashion and contemporary life at that time. So I am grateful that I can check out deals on my I pad, call a friend on my mobile and book a trip online to almost any country in the world—all without leaving the comfort of home.
However, I do long for the days when we chatted to our neighbours regularly and we knew everyone who lived within a block or two. I am sure that everyone has memories of where they were in 1969 and I invite members to send in some of these for inclusion in the next newsletter.
Chris Gardiner
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JULY CALENDAR LUCKY DOOR PRIZES
2nd July Stitch & Chat 5th July Probus Meeting 12th July Anniversary / Xmas in July Lunch 16th July Meditation 18th July Committee meeting 18th July Jack & the Beanstalk 19th July Cheese & Wine Lunch 23rd July Walking group
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Kay McKechnie 4th Joan van den Burg 6th Stuart Rooke 7th Dawn Bowden 9th Doreena Teoh 9th Bev Hamilton 10th Clare Whyte 15th Allan Collins 17th Anthea Osborne 24th Bev Potter 25th Alan Mackrill 25th Neralee McGree 26th Anne Atkinson 27th
STITCH AND CHAT
The next Stitch and Chat is on Tuesday 6th August so bring your knitting, sewing or any craft project you have started and join us for morning tea and a chat. An amazing group to belong to, please come and join us.
Cheers Anthea
Lucky Door winners for July were Lyn Westbury and Alan Mackrill. Congratulations to them both.
2nd Probus meeting
6th Stitch & Chat
9th Committee meet
14th Movie Day
15th Cheese & Wine
16th Tennis
20th Rum Hospital
21st Chicago Musical
27th Walking Group
August
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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 2nd August
Bert Berry John Brodie Bruce McCredie Robert Wurth
4572 1306 8883 4172 9629 6463 9788 0573
Friday 6th September
Norrie Dudgeon Trevor Bland Dennis Hall Paul Raddatz
4861 4037 9629 1019 9836 1211 8801 1107
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 2nd August
Irene Johnstone Jen Swain Kathryn Akhurst
8883 1020 9620 9672 9896 1728
Friday 6th September
Anne Atkinson Joan Leishman Rose Marie Vesperman
9672 6076 9871 1774 9890 3142
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
