November Newsletter A monthly publication of the Probus Club of Seaforth Probus Club of Seaforth Founded in 1990, Inc 1996 PO Box 339, Seaforth, 2092 Web address: seaforthprobus.com President: Judith Doig, 9949 2071 [email protected]Vice-President: Tony Gosling, 9979 2711 [email protected]Co-Secretaries: Hazel Sellin, 0422 524 021 [email protected]; Pat Jenkins, 9949 7839 [email protected]Treasurer: Stuart Sercombe, 9451 2369 [email protected]Asst Treasurer: Terry Osborne Editor and distributor: Ray Isaacs, 9452 3875 [email protected]Auditor: Richard Whipp Ou8ngs Coordinator: Clive Sergent, 9977 5622 [email protected]Guest Speaker Coordinator: Peter Style, 0427 281 551 [email protected]A>endance Registrar: John Higson, 0416 142 768, [email protected]Welfare Coordinator: Warren Ogborne, 9907 8228 Bowls Coordinator: Lee Murrell, 9949 8028 Walking Group Coordinator: Michael Draper, 0417 239 293 Luncheon Group Coordinator: David Foster, 9948 1790 Technology Group/Club Historian: Gavin Kerr, 9960 4517 Recrui8ng: Michael Calloway, 9400 2596; Lili Koch, 0417 691 779 Life Member: Barry Ryan November 2019 — Volume 29 Issue 9 Private and confiden8al for Probus use only and is not to be used for any other purpose. Next Meeting Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Totem Club Meeting Agenda 10.00 RegistraZon, morning tea and fellowship. 10.30 Guest Speaker: Stephen Casse\ari — Chinese Pain<ng. 11.20 Business. If unable to a\end please contact: John Higson 0416 142 768 [email protected]. President’s Message November 2019 Fellow Probians, I am sure you are all aware of the dreadful bush fires and at the loss of lives in relations to humans and animals, and a wish for a speedy end to this catastrophe. We are now in the eleventh month of the year, November, so this heralds that Christmas is just around the corner, also the end of another year, hopefully the year 2020 will be easy to write. As this will be the last meeting for the year, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all Committee Members for their continuous hard work during the year, also to you Probus members for your continued support, another great year has been completed. Hopefully over the short break we will have, you will give some thought as to how you can help with the running of this club, the Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020, in conjunction with the monthly meeting. I would like to wish you all a Very Happy and Safe Christmas and to welcome in the Year 2020 with family or friends. Judith Doig, President Coming Events, Registrations and Payments 2019 Dec 10 (Tues) — Xmas lunch, Mona Vale Golf Club, 3-course alternate meal — Last chance to book Nov meeting — Cost $57 pp. 2020 Mar 2 (Mon) — Seaforth Probus Annual Picnic — Cost $5 pp — Register and pay January, February meetings. Mar 8-13 (Sun-Fri) — Mudgee, Gulgong, Hillend and Mayfield Gardens — Cost $1145 pp, single supplement $325 — Deposit $100 pp now due. Apr 2 (Thurs) 11 am — Ensemble Theatre — David Williamson’s “Crunch Time” — Register now — Cost $70 pp. Cheque payable to the Probus Club of Seaforth Inc TREASURERS REPORT Our corrected bank balance a^er allowing for unpresented cheques is $9063.74. Our members funds are $5488.74 so we are in a saZsfactory financial posiZon at the end of October. Stuart Sercombe, 9451 2369 0417 669 300 Meet and Greet Janice Chalkley, Graham Chalkley, Bill Cowie Current Membership 96
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November Newsletter A monthly publication of the Probus Club of Seaforth
Probus Club of Seaforth Founded in 1990, Inc 1996
PO Box 339, Seaforth, 2092 Web address: seaforthprobus.com
9907 8228 Bowls Coordinator: Lee Murrell, 9949 8028 Walking Group Coordinator: Michael
Draper, 0417 239 293 Luncheon Group Coordinator: David Foster,
9948 1790 Technology Group/Club Historian: Gavin
Kerr, 9960 4517 Recrui8ng: Michael Calloway, 9400 2596;
Lili Koch, 0417 691 779 Life Member: Barry Ryan
November 2019 — Volume 29 Issue 9Private and confiden8al for Probus use only and is not to be used for any other
purpose.
Next Meeting Tuesday, November 26, 2019,
Totem Club Meeting Agenda
10.00 RegistraZon, morning tea and fellowship.
10.30 Guest Speaker: Stephen Casse\ari — Chinese Pain<ng.
11.20 Business.
If unable to a\end please contact: John Higson 0416 142 768 [email protected].
President’s MessageNovember 2019
Fellow Probians,I am sure you are all aware of the dreadful bush fires and at the
loss of lives in relations to humans and animals, and a wish for a speedy end to this catastrophe.
We are now in the eleventh month of the year, November, so this heralds that Christmas is just around the corner, also the end of another year, hopefully the year 2020 will be easy to write.
As this will be the last meeting for the year, I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all Committee Members for their continuous hard work during the year, also to you Probus members for your continued support, another great year has been completed.
Hopefully over the short break we will have, you will give some thought as to how you can help with the running of this club, the Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 24th March 2020, in conjunction with the monthly meeting. I would like to wish you all a Very Happy and Safe Christmas and to welcome in the Year 2020 with family or friends.
Judith Doig, President
Coming Events, Registrations and Payments 2019 Dec 10 (Tues) — Xmas lunch, Mona Vale Golf Club, 3-course alternate meal — Last
chance to book Nov meeting — Cost $57 pp.
2020 Mar 2 (Mon) — Seaforth Probus Annual Picnic — Cost $5 pp — Register and pay
January, February meetings. Mar 8-13 (Sun-Fri) — Mudgee, Gulgong, Hillend and Mayfield Gardens — Cost
$1145 pp, single supplement $325 — Deposit $100 pp now due. Apr 2 (Thurs) 11 am — Ensemble Theatre — David Williamson’s “Crunch Time” —
Register now — Cost $70 pp.
Cheque payable to the Probus Club of Seaforth Inc
TREASURERS REPORT Our corrected bank balance a^er allowing for unpresented cheques is $9063.74. Our members funds are $5488.74 so we are in a saZsfactory financial posiZon at the end of October.
Stuart Sercombe, 9451 2369 0417 669 300
Meet and Greet Janice Chalkley, Graham Chalkley, Bill Cowie
Chinese (Bamboo) PaintingIn a complete and interesting change from our
normal speakers, Stephen Cassettari will demonstrate Chinese Painting.
A resident of Lake Macquarie he conducts classes and workshops and has taught in adult education for nearly 30 years.
Stephen has authored 10 books on the techniques of Chinese painting and specialises in bamboo painting, the most difficult category of the Chinese Art.
Welfare ReportSadly, Bunny Harrs died in Northern Beaches
Hospital last Wednesday, November 13, as result of a stroke following major abdominal surgery. On a happier note, it’s a month since Gavin Kerr had back surgery. He’s up and about, walking himself back into shape … progressing slowly.
Warren Ogborne
Birthday Celebrations John Higson, Nov 2; Gary Swan, Nov 4; Gary Deacon, John
Grant, Roslyn Lambert, Nov 13; Tony Gosling, Nov 14; Margaret Greig, Nov 21; Jeanette Killworth, Nov 23; Richard Whipp, Nov 24; Ian Smith, Nov 28; Andrea Bergman, Nov 29
Activities
Bowls ReportWe finished our last comp. on the 31st Oct. and
had an exciting final “rollup”. Anne Eastes won with a score of 9, with Warren Ogborne and Stuart Sercombe tied for second with a score of 8 points each. Congratulations to all.
Our “select group” has been joined with another couple of new members. John and Jenny Grant have now played with us for the last three weeks. Bonza to have them with us.
For any bowlers who have not been present, our Christmas Party is being held on Thursday 19th December. Bowls as usual, BUT we start at 10.00, half an hour later than usual. That is all I have for this month …
… Lee Murrell, Organiser and Handicapper.
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Our latest winner Anne Eastes receiving the Ric Clapp Trophy
Second place getter Stuart Sercombe with winnings.
Walking GroupNarrabeen Lakes — Deep Creek to BilarongMonday, December 2
Walk Details: We will meet at 9:15 for 9:30 am at the Deep Creek Reserve car park next to the road bridge on Wakehurst Parkway at the western end of Narrabeen Lakes and walk east around the Deep Creek walkway to Bilarong Reserve Scouts PBTPI
returning to our cars for a short drive to the Sports Centre café for our traditional coffee.
Walk time — Approximately one hour.Grade — Medium.Facilities — There are facilities at the Sport
Centre.Parking — Free parking.Enquiries — Michael Draper 0417 239 293.
Interest Groups Technology Workshop
The Technology Workshop provides assistance to members in overcoming the vagaries of iPads and iPhones with some success, followed by coffee.
The group is deliberately limited to a small number, however anyone interested should contact Gavin Kerr, 9960 4517.
Coming events
First $2.50 day for 2020Wed, Feb 5
On Wed, Feb 5, 2020, we will catch the Rivercat to Parramatta at Circular Quay Wharf 5 at 11.35 am. We will get off at Abbotsford Wharf and lunch at Sydney Rowing Club. The club is situated above the wharf on the Parramatta River. It has an extensive bistro menu and members can purchase lunch there. Drinks are available at the bar. A table has been reserved for Seaforth Probus members.
Please give your names to Robyn Ogborne or Carmen Duncan at the November or January meeting if you are attending. If coming from Manly catch the 10.45 ferry.
Coach Holiday Mudgee, Gulgong, Hill End and Mayfield GardensSunday, March 8, to Friday, March 13, 2020
Bookings numbers 34 and as noted in previous newsletters the cost increases by $60 per person due lower coach numbers. The pricing is now $1,205 pp and the single supplement is unchanged at $325.
Final payment is due in January and no later than 28 January 2020 payable to Probus Seaforth Club. After deducting $100 deposit pp the balance payable is as follows.
• Twin share $1,105 per person or $2,210 per couple.
• Single including supplement being $1,430 per person
Please hand to Clive Sergent at a Probus meeting or post to 6/20 Bonner Avenue, Manly, 2095.
Ensemble Theatre
David Williamson’s Crunch TimeThursday, April 2, 2020
Register now — Cost $70 pp.
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Another pic from the Proud Mary Cruise courtesy of Hazel Sellin. More pics next page.
Probus Club of Seaforth Newsletter, November 2019
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PROBUS CLUB OF SEAFORTH
MEMBER MEETING MINUTESTuesday, October 22, 2019, Totem Club Balgowlah
President Judith Doig opened the meeting at 10.31 am, welcoming members and visitors.Peter Style introduced guest speaker Teagan from Fair Trading who spoke about scams and fraud, giving tips to members on how to identify scams such as pop up, do not call register, iTunes gift card, Airbnb, Commonwealth Bank, Gum tree selling cars, Facebook etc. Ron Barratt gave a vote of thanks.ATTENDANCE: Present: 55, Apologies: 23, Visitors: 7, Luncheon: 17.FOCUS TALK: Colin Carpenter.PREVIOUS MINUTES: Moved by Michael Calloway and seconded by Lee Murrell.BIRTHDAYS: Gail Gosling, Elaine Daly, Susan Stead, Don Elliot, Ruth Calloway, Warren Ogborne, Ella Doutreband, Jackie Roswell, Janette Stenstrom and Ian Stevenson.WELFARE: Elaine Daly is back in hospital and Gavin Kerr has had an operation and will be home tomorrow.TREASURER: Stuart Sercombe advised there is $13,186.32 in the bank. $5,438.52 club funds.CHRISTMAS LUNCH: 50 names down at present.TOURS: Bus leaving Seaforth Bowling Club at 8.30 am for Blackheath Rhododendron Festival on Wednesday 30th October. Carmen Anderson reported the Murray River Proud Mary trip was a great success.BOWLS: Lee Murrell invited all to play bowls on Thursday mornings with mufti dress, land bowls supplied if needed.LUNCHEON: No luncheons until the new year.WALK: November walk around Narrabeen Lake. Details are in newsletter or ring Michael Draper for walk information.THEATRE: Bookings for Lunch Time matinee 11am at the Ensemble on Thursday 2/4/2020. Pam Reese will be organising more plays at the Glen Street Theatre for next year when the programme becomes available. Pam downloaded a list of movies at Warringah Mall if anyone is interested they should organise to go with other interested members. Pam will enquire if lunch/movie deal at Cremorne Orpheum still operates.VISITORS: Blanka Barton, Karen Hopkins, Elizabeth and Ian McCann, Fran Hodge, and Debbie and Stan Gibson are back after six months away.WINE DRAW: Ray Isaacs and Des Mackney.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 11.46 am.
PRESIDENT SECRETARY................................................................. .........................................................
christmas luncheon Tuesday, December 10, 2019 — 12 noon for 12.30
Mona Vale Golf Club
Please reserve places for my partner and me for the Christmas Lunch
Member’s Name ................................................................................................
Partner’s Name .................................................................................................
Tables of 8 or 10
Dress: Men smart casual Ladies appropriate dress
Cost per person: $57 — includes a welcoming drink — sparkling wine, beer, wine, soft drink on arrival, alternate three-course lunch, soft drink, wine and beer and entertainment.
Meals: Entree: Togarashi king prawns on avocado mousse with pickled cucumber; or beef carpaccio with horseradish creme fraiche, baby capers and watercress.
Mains: Traditional roast turkey and ham with chef’s selection of trimmings; or selected fillet of barramundi with sweet potato puree and broccolini topped with dill hollandaise
Desserts: Traditional Christmas pudding served with brandy sauce; or lemon meringue served with cream and raspberry coulis.
Refund policy: As we must commit to the caterers by November 30, we regret no refunds can be given after that date.
Please advise any dietary requirements: .....................................................................................................
Please complete this form, top and bottom and return it, together with cash or cheque in favour of the Probus Club of Seaforth, at the October meeting.
All enquiries to the organisers: Tony Gosling 9979 2711
Number of places required: Cheque/cash enclosed: $ .............. .........................
Receipt — Christmas Luncheon Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 12 noon for 12:30
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