Hi everybody Isn’t this a great time of year when all the activities include end-of-year extras, like eating and drinking and “letting down of hair”. I look forward to the culmination of all this when we get together for the Christmas lunch at Gledswood on Friday, 14 th December. We will have had our group festivities but this will be our chance to gather together with all the members, including quite a few new members this year. We will be able to engage with people who we think might make good new executive members and ask them to accept nomination to various positions in our club. I believe we’ve had a very good group of people this year, but a refresh is always desirable and gives others a chance to influence direction. I will finish soon, but I’ll still be able to participate for another year as an ex- officio member of committee. I wish you all a very happy festive season and a great year ahead! Ray The next meeting will be on Friday, 1 st February 2019 OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS – 2018/2019 PRESIDENT Ray Cranfield 4655 9478 V. PRESIDENT Francoise Kirkland 4626 6428 SECRETARY Mirella Czerny 4683 1716 TREASURER Anna Degnan 4647 6174 ASST. TREASURER Marion Pritchett 4626 1935 EX-OFFICIO Ellen Hill 4647 7277 COMMITTEE Ros Hodgins 0411 076 016 Linda Lord 0418 522 603 Sheila McAtamney 4626 8641 Margaret Rubesa 4655 4437 Allen Sykes 9820 7332 Kerrin Thomas 0428 401 636 GUEST SPEAKER Carolyn Cahill 0401 452 579 HOSPITALITY Eileen McGregor, Jean Mossman MEMBERSHIP Beverley Crawford 4647 7825 NEWSLETTER Linda Lord 0418 522 603 TECHNICAL OFFICER David Llewellyn 0407 105 520 WEBMASTER Sue Kijurina 0402 401 494 WELFARE Sheila McAtamney 4626 8641 Interest Group Co-ordinators Art Group Francoise Kirkland 4626 6428 Book Club Patricia Cranfield 4655 9478 Book Exchange Brenda Starkey 4625 5253 Cards Jeanette Jackson 4647 9986 Ken Starkey 4625 5253 Craft Mary Michel 4605 1552 Fun Friday Ros Hodgins 0411 076 016 Theatre/Shows Joyce Reilly 0408 248 322 Tours Peter O’Loughlin 0429 024 039 Travel Tales Kathy & Malcolm Smith 4655 2159 Walking, Cycling & Dining Groups, - Margaret Rubesa 4655 4437 The Narellan Probus Informer The Narellan Probus Informer The Narellan Probus Informer The Narellan Probus Informer Newsletter of the Narellan Probus Club Inc. Meeting: Narellan Community Centre Hall, 10am, 1 st Friday of Month Postal Address: P O Box 643, Narellan 2567 www.narellanprobus.org.au Email: [email protected]FROM THE PRESIDENT THIS MONTH’S MEETING: Friday, 7 December 2018 MEET AND GREET: Joy & Bob Tracey Could the Meet and Greeters please be at the meeting room by 9.20am. MORNING TEA CLEAN UP ROSTER: Allan & Jean Hobbs & Diane Donoghue If you are unable to fulfil your allocated day, please contact Francoise ASAP on 4626 6428. Volume 12, 11 December 2018 Disclaimer: This newsletter is Private and Confidential for Narellan Probus Club use only and is not to be used for any other purpose.
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Hi everybody Isn’t this a great time of year when all the activities include end-of-year extras, like eating and drinking and “letting down of hair”. I look forward to the culmination of all this when we get together for the Christmas lunch at Gledswood on Friday, 14th December. We will have had our group festivities but this will be our chance to gather together with all the members, including quite a few new members this year. We will be able to engage with people who we think might make good new executive members and ask them to accept nomination to various positions in our club. I believe we’ve had a very good group of people this year, but a refresh is always desirable and gives others a chance to influence direction. I will finish soon, but I’ll still be able to participate for another year as an ex-officio member of committee. I wish you all a very happy festive season and a great year ahead!
Ray
The next meeting will be on Friday, 1st February 2019
OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE
MEMBERS – 2018/2019 PRESIDENT Ray Cranfield 4655 9478
V. PRESIDENT Francoise Kirkland 4626 6428
SECRETARY Mirella Czerny 4683 1716
TREASURER Anna Degnan 4647 6174
ASST. TREASURER Marion Pritchett 4626 1935
EX-OFFICIO Ellen Hill 4647 7277
COMMITTEE Ros Hodgins 0411 076 016
Linda Lord 0418 522 603
Sheila McAtamney 4626 8641
Margaret Rubesa 4655 4437
Allen Sykes 9820 7332
Kerrin Thomas 0428 401 636
GUEST SPEAKER Carolyn Cahill 0401 452 579
HOSPITALITY Eileen McGregor, Jean Mossman
MEMBERSHIP Beverley Crawford 4647 7825
NEWSLETTER Linda Lord 0418 522 603
TECHNICAL OFFICER David Llewellyn 0407 105 520
WEBMASTER Sue Kijurina 0402 401 494
WELFARE Sheila McAtamney 4626 8641
Interest Group Co-ordinators Art Group Francoise Kirkland 4626 6428
Book Club Patricia Cranfield 4655 9478
Book Exchange Brenda Starkey 4625 5253
Cards Jeanette Jackson 4647 9986
Ken Starkey 4625 5253
Craft Mary Michel 4605 1552
Fun Friday Ros Hodgins 0411 076 016
Theatre/Shows Joyce Reilly 0408 248 322
Tours Peter O’Loughlin 0429 024 039
Travel Tales Kathy & Malcolm
Smith 4655 2159
Walking, Cycling & Dining Groups, -
Margaret Rubesa 4655 4437
The Narellan Probus InformerThe Narellan Probus InformerThe Narellan Probus InformerThe Narellan Probus Informer Newsletter of the Narellan Probus Club Inc.
Meeting: Narellan Community Centre Hall, 10am, 1st Friday of Month
Postal Address: P O Box 643, Narellan 2567 www.narellanprobus.org.au Email: [email protected]
FROM THE PRESIDENT
THIS MONTH’S MEETING: Friday, 7 December 2018 MEET AND GREET: Joy & Bob Tracey Could the Meet and Greeters please be at the meeting room by 9.20am.
MORNING TEA CLEAN UP ROSTER: Allan & Jean Hobbs & Diane Donoghue If you are unable to fulfil your allocated day, please contact Francoise ASAP on 4626 6428.
Volume 12, 11 December 2018
Disclaimer: This newsletter is Private and Confidential for Narellan Probus Club use only and is not to be used for any other purpose.
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LUNCH AFTER THE MEETING
After the meeting, lunch will be at Studley Park so please come along and join us. All are welcome.
DECEMBER
We will be entertained by the “Sweet Tonic Singers”. This group of local singers have performed at a number of other Probus groups and have been well-received. I hope that their performance will bring a lot of warmth and good cheer to top off another great year of Probus activities and guest speakers. Wishing you and your family a Christmas filled with happiness followed by a New Year that finds you surrounded by the love of family and friends. Merry Christmas. Carolyn Cahill
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS: Allen Benham Marion Pritchett Linda Bolton Ken Starkey Pauline Downing Jan Taylor Bob Ferguson Kerrin Thomas Cyril Kirkland Nerida Thompson Edna Morgan Barbara Wadson A get well card was sent to Toni Jones.
CARDS
- Ken Starkey / Jeanette Jackson The next Cards Night will be on Friday, 25th January 2019 at the Glen Alpine Casino. Arrive at 7 pm for a 7.30 pm start and bring a small plate of goodies for supper or nibbles. Ken & Jeanette Jeanette, Ken and Brenda wish all our club members a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
ART GROUP
- Francoise Kirkland The Art Group now meets at
Francoise’s or Diane D’s as advised weekly to members of the group.
– by Linda Lord
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CRAFT
- Mary Michel Where has the year gone, Christmas is only weeks away! This year we had 2 new members join our Craft group, making a total of 19 ladies. If there are any new members who would like to join, you are most welcome. It has been a great year for us. We have knitted over 250 teddies for Westmead Children’s Hospital and 36 teddies for Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology at Narellan. Other knitting included 80 cardigans, 60 hats and 48 octopus for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Liverpool Hospital, all of which was greatly appreciated. A big thank you to all the ladies who have helped this year. Our last Craft for 2018 will be on Tuesday, 4th December at 1.30 pm. Craft will resume in 2019 on Tuesday, 5th February.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mary
COFFEE
- Tony Wolf At 10 am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in
Camden, and the 4th Wednesday in Narellan. Any queries give Tony a call – 0466 962 867.
“FUN” FRIDAY
- Ros Hodgins Our last meeting of Fun Friday for the year saw lots of laughs with Articulate and The Right Family Xmas Games. We then enjoyed a Feast of Pancakes where some people ate so much they had to get a “Doggy Bag”. I won’t mention their names because I told Jeanette and Edna that I wouldn’t. (If you would like to play The Right Family Game with friends and family, just Google Right/Left Xmas Game for lots of options.) We are having a meeting in January to select some new games for 2019, so any suggestions would be welcomed.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Cheers Ros & David
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DINING
- Margaret Rubesa Friday, 14th December “Christmas Lunch, Gledswood Winery, Country Room, Camden Valley Way, Catherine Fields”. Arrive 12 noon. Cost $40 per person. 2 course meal served alternately. Wine or soft drink served with meal. Entertainment from resident entertainer.
BOOK CLUB
- Pat & Ray Cranfield
On 19th November we met for our last book review for the year, welcomed Malcolm back after his “holiday” in hospital and discussed our November book, “A Man Called Ove”. Most of us enjoyed it, but agreed it was quite different to our usual fare. Must be the Scandinavian way of writing. We look forward to meeting next year to discuss all the books we got for Christmas.
Love and best wishes from Pat & Ray Cranfield
TRAVEL TALES
- Kathy & Malcolm Smith
MERMERMERMERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEARRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEARRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEARRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Our group enjoyed a fabulous night for our last Travel Tales of the year. We feasted on pizza, garlic bread and enjoyed the drinks, and were then treated to a wonderful presentation of Denise and Gregg’s experiences in Canada. There were lots of ‘oohs and ahhs’ from the group as the photos were superb! Thank you, Denise and Gregg. Thank you, Ros, for organizing our Christmas function. It was most enjoyable. A special thank you, David, for all the work you do to make sure our shows are ready on time and helping us with your technical expertise. Travel Tales depends on people wanting to share their travel experiences. Thank you to all those who have shown photos throughout the year. Our audience who come along each month to enjoy the shared experiences also encourage others to share their photos too. See you at the Christmas Celebration on 14th December.
Kathy & Mal
ACTION REQUIRED NOW: Sue is presently preparing a presentation of the Sunshine Coast trip to show in the New Year. If you have any photos you would like to have included please send them to her via drop box or memory stick. Please check with her at the meeting if you have another way of sending photos. Thanks.
Kathy
REMINDER - RECEIPTS A reminder to all – please don’t forget to collect your receipts.
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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR SHOWS –
JOYCE REILLY: BSB 032 710 / Account No. 157367
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TOURS & DAY TRIPS - PETER O’LOUGHLIN:
MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION: Please advise Membership Officer of any contact
information which includes changes in email address and phone numbers [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP BADGE: Members are reminded to wear badges to
all meetings and on tours.
Can all contributors for the February 2019 newsletter please get their copy to me by the Friday before the meeting, i.e. 25th January. Please send direct to Linda via email [email protected]. Thanks. Linda
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 4647-7825 before the meeting or email [email protected]
**ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SECURITY REASONS, MEMBERS WHO LEAVE BEFORE THE END OF THE MEETING MUST SEE BEV CRAWFORD TO SIGN OUT.**
ITEM OF INTEREST
(Found by Pauline Downing while searching through the internet.) It’s interesting how we became to be: THE MUSHROOM The first Probus Club in the South Pacific was originated by Gordon Roatz at Kapiti Coast,- Paraparaumu north of Wellington in New Zealand in November, 1974. In the mid 1970's Rotarian Cliff Johnstone from Australia discovered Probus on a visit and began Probus at Hunter's Hill in Australia. These origins were so successful there are now 1900 clubs in Australia and New Zealand under the umbrella of the Probus Centre - South Pacific. Most other countries have followed the Australian example. The Netherlands has 300 clubs, Ireland 75, Belgium 60, South Africa 75 (including 7 Women's clubs). In India there are at least 20 clubs, in the U.S.A. there are approximately 12, Bermuda has 1, and others have started in Germany (1991, now 12 clubs), Chile, Cyprus, Portugal, Spain (1996), Trinidad, and Zimbabwe (3 clubs). Growth in Canada (since 1987) under the leadership of John Morris, has successfully developed 170 clubs across Canada from Saint John's Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, with a membership of over 22,000 South Pacific.
Submitted by Pauline Downing
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FROM OUR ROVING REPORTERS:
(Thank you to our Roving Reporters and Photographers for this month. Linda)
“OF MICE AND MEN” AT CAMPBELLTOWN THEATRE – SATURDAY, 27TH OCTOBER
Many scenes and performances of this play remain with you long after leaving the theatre. The stage sets were amazing and created a perfect visual setting for the powerhouse performances by the actors, in particular Joshua Paterson as “George” and Brendan Flood as “Lennie”, two friends whose love and loyalty for each other does manage to survive, even to a bitter and tragic end. After shedding a tear during the final scene, it was time to leave the theatre and indulge in the “Flower Drum’s” Chinese Banquet organised by Joyce.
Ken Starkey
DAY TRIP – BLACKHEATH RHODODENDRONS – FRIDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER
With 41 passengers and Donna as our coach driver, we headed along the Northern Road giving us a look at the changes that have already taken place in preparation for the new airport. On our way towards the Blue Mountains, Donna informed us the facilities at the Memorial Park were not so good, so we continued on to the outskirts of Blackheath stopping at a lovely reserve for our morning tea. While enjoying our cuppa, we were treated to our first up close look at the beautiful full bloom Rhododendrons, with lots of photos being taken. We continued on to the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens where we walked along the pathways amongst the display of colours of these lovely flowers.
Twenty-eight of our members attended the Campbelltown Theatre Group’s production of John Steinbeck’s iconic story of human relationships “Of Mice and Men”, a tale of two itinerant workers searching for jobs in California during the Great Depression. The local cast of nine men and one woman delivered the most powerful performances of any play we have seen at Campbelltown to date.
A few energetic people walked the nature pathways, while the rest of us sat, talking of course and watching the very friendly bird life showing that they were happy to be flitting around with us close by. Unfortunately the cafe was closed. Leaving the gardens we went on to the Redleaf Resort for our lunch. Our last stop was at Govetts Leap which has a spectacular view, even though it wasn't a clear day. The beautiful sandstone walls overlooking the tree tops in the deep canyons of the Grose Valley below made a wonderful sight. Govetts Leap was named after the assistant to the Surveyor General William Romaine Govett in 1831.
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After a great day we headed towards home with everyone enjoying the trip. Thank you to Jeanette for standing while Peter was away.
Julie Brown (photos by Sue K. & Cyril)
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CASULA POWERHOUSE: All Casula Thursday 11 am Matinee Shows are $18 if we pay by February 2019, otherwise $22. Thursday, 13th December 2018 – 11am – “Music of the Night – Christmas Special – Joe Fimmano”
2019 “The Sapphires” - Saturday, 23rd February 2019 – 2 pm – $35 PAY NOW The Sapphires is a funny, heartwarming tale inspired by the true story of writer, Tony Briggs’ mother. It tells of the incredible journey of a singing group of 4 Yorta Yorta women who sing Motown soul hits against the backdrop of personal change and massive social upheaval. It is an energetic and engaging musical that affirms life and the realisation of dreams. “No Place Like London” – a Shirley Bassey & Engelbert Humperdinck Tribute Show Thursday, 7th March 2019 – 11 am “The Golden Boys” featuring John Watson, Lucky Starr, Roland Storm Thursday, 9th May 2019 – 11 am “Christine Anu – In Conversation and In Song” Thursday 25th July 2019 – 11 am “The Starliners” – Girl Power of the 60’s – 2 hour cabaret style show Thursday, 29th August – 11 am “Sunset Strip” – a play about Life Thursday, 26th September 2019 – 11am “Nathan Foley” – member of Hi-5 and prestigious 2016 title holder of Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year Thursday, 24th October 2019 – 11 am “The Four Voices” – performing all the Christmas Classics Thursday, 12th December 2019 – 11 am
CAPITOL THEATRE: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” 10th April 2019 – 1 pm - $70 “Chicago” - WAITLIST
RIVERSIDE THEATRE PARRAMATTA: “Senior Moments” John Woods, Max Gillies, Geoff Harvey – comic senior moments Wednesday, 20th March 2019 – $55 – PAY NOW
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE – JOAN
SUTHERLAND THEATRE: “West Side Story” – 16th August to 6th October - $80 minimum of 20
LYRIC THEATRE: “Billy Elliott” 2019 dates and prices to be announced “Muriel’s Wedding” 3rd July 2019 – 1 pm - $90
ILLAWARRA PERFORMING ARTS –
IPAC WOLLONGONG: “The Wharf Review” – Saturday, 9th November – 1.30 pm - $63 minimum of 8
CARRINGTON RECREATION HALL
CAMDEN: “Macarthur Singers Presents – Christmas Concert” Sunday, 9th December – 2.30 – $20 – PAY NOW ($25 at the door) Lunch at ‘Rock Salt’ Carrington 11.30 am – Xmas Menu $27 Please do not arrive prior to 11.30 am. I will discuss this menu and an alternative at December meeting with members who are booked for lunch.
SYDNEY TOWN HALL: “David Hobson in Concert – Claire Lyon” Monday, 4th February 2019 – $45 PAY NOW
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Merry Christmas May you all enjoy a safe and Happy Christmas and New Year with family and friends.
Thank you for your support this past year in attending the various theatre and shows I have presented. We have many interesting items for the year ahead.
Joyce
CAMPBELLTOWN THEATRE GROUP: “Whistle Down the Wind” Saturday, 11th May – 2 pm “The Crucible” Saturday, 29th June – 2 pm “Beauty and the Beast” Saturday, 5th October – 2 pm “Next to Normal” Saturday, 16th November – 2 pm
THE CUBE – CATHOLIC CLUB
CAMPBELLTOWN: “Brian Cadd & Russell Morris” Saturday, 9th February 2019 - $46 “The Australian Bee Gees Show” Saturday, 4th May - $36 – PAY NOW “The Killer Queen Experience” Friday, 7th June – 8 pm (June Long Weekend) $36 PAY NOW (Not many seats left) “David Hobson & Marina Prior” – The 2 of Us – Up Close & Personal Saturday, 6th July 2019 - $60
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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TOURS & DAY TRIPS:
BSB 032 710 / Account No. 121110
PROBUS TRIPS FOR 2018/9: - Peter O’Loughlin CRUISING FOR 2019: - Anna Degnan
CRUISING / TOUR TO JAPAN – 2019:
Due to the Bunnik tour departing on the 22nd April taking too long to be guaranteed, Sue and I have joined the trip leaving on the 20th April. Sheila, Isabella, Sue and I are cruising with “Princess” around Japan from the 11th April for one week. If you are interested in joining us - Please contact Emma direct. Emma Sillato Phone: 4625 8200, email: [email protected]. Thank you and Merry Christmas to all.
Anna
TOURS UPDATE: So ends another year of Narellan Probus Club Holiday and day tripping around our great country. Again, two holiday trips were arranged and those who attended came home with favourable reports, and even though participation for the first trip to Batemans Bay was lower than hoped for, the second trip to the Sunshine Coast was most certainly, by all reports, a fantastic trip (this destination was recommended by a club member). A variety of monthly day trips throughout the year presented some “curved balls” thrown in my direction resulting in some changes at short notice. These causes were closures of venues both to visit and for lunch, but all hurdles were successfully negotiated – some better than others – but when things happen beyond an organiser’s control it is a case of “going with the flow”. So, looking toward 2019 I have planned what I hope is a varied calendar, even though we, as a club, are now seeing some repeats of day trips from our early club years, the first being a revisit to Gosford and a lunch cruise on Brisbane Waters in February. Our first planned holiday trip is to the New England District using Tamworth as a “base” for 4 nights. Peter
Please join us and take the opportunity of visiting interesting places and enjoying each
other’s company.
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CALENDAR
Art Group meets every Thursday morning.
DECEMBER 2018
Tuesday 4th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Friday 7th Probus Meeting Sunday 9th “Macarthur Singers – Xmas Concert” – Carrington – 2.30 pm Wednesday 12th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Thursday 13th “Christmas Special – Joe Fimmano” – 11 am – Casula Powerhouse Friday 14th Christmas Lunch – 12 noon – Gledswood Winery
JANUARY 2019
Friday 25th Cards – Glen Alpine Casino – arrive 7pm for a 7.30pm start
FEBRUARY 2019
Friday 1st First Probus Meeting for 2019 Saturday 2nd Liverpool Quota Trots Night at Menangle Paceway Monday 4th “David Hobson” – Sydney Town Hall Tuesday 5th Craft with Mary – 1.30pm Friday 8th Fun Friday – Large Hall at Park Central – 10am Saturday 9th “Brian Cadd & Russell Morris” – The Cube Wednesday 13th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10am Friday 15th Cruise on Brisbane Waters – dep. 7.30 am - $70 / $75 Monday 18th Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 19th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Friday 22nd Cards – Casino TBA – 7pm for 7.30pm start Saturday 23rd “The Sapphires” – The Cube – 2pm Wednesday 27th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10am
MARCH 2019
Friday 1st Probus Meeting – AGM Tuesday 5th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Thursday 7th “No Place Like London” – Casula Powerhouse – 11am Friday 8th Fun Friday - Large Hall at Park Central – 10am Tues – Sat 12th – 16th 5 day trip to Tamworth Wednesday 13th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10am Monday 18th Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 19th Craft with Mary – 1.30pm Wednesday 20th “Senior Moments” – Riverside Theatre Parramatta Wednesday 27th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10am Friday 29th Cards – Casino TBA – 7pm for 7.30pm start
Calendar for the balance of 2019 will be provided in the February 2019 newsletter.
