Hello Everyone, At last Winter is behind us and we can now look forward to Spring. This month we have the Rivendell Flower Show and our own trip to the Southern Highlands for Open Gardens and the Tulips in Bowral. Hopefully we will also have some of the beautiful sunshine that we have enjoyed this Winter. I am looking forward to inducting another new member into the Club at this meeting and hope that you will all make her feel welcome. How fortunate we are to have such interesting guest speakers such as our last month’s and for something more diverse this month, we have a beekeeper. Many thanks, Carolyn. See you all on Friday.

Ellen

OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE

MEMBERS – 2017/2018 PRESIDENT Ellen Hill 4647-7277

V. PRESIDENT Ray Cranfield 4655-9478

SECRETARY Mirella Czerny 4683-1716

TREASURER Marian Pritchett 4626-1935

EX-OFFICIO Peter O’Loughlin 4626-6961

COMMITTEE Beverley Crawford 4647-7825

Anna Degnan 0411 205 312

Ros Hodgins 4625-7759

Jeanette Jackson 4647-9986

David Llewellyn 4626-3460

Sheila McAtamney 4626-8641

MEMBERSHIP Beverley Crawford 4647-7825

NEWSLETTER Linda Lord 0418 522 603

WEBMASTER Sue Kijurina 0456 908 000

WELFARE Carole Latham 0414 644 295

GUEST SPEAKER Carolyn Cahill 0401 452 579

HOSPITALITY Eileen McGregor, Jean Mossman

Interest Group Co-ordinators Art Appreciation 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 4651-2465

Photography Ros Hodgins 4625-7759

Tech Savvy Seniors Ros Hodgins 4625-7759

David Llewellyn 4626-3460

Theatre/Shows Joyce Reilly 0408 248 322

Tours Anna Degnan 0411 205 312

Travel Tales Kathy & Malcolm

Smith 4655-2159

Walking, Cycling & Dining Groups, -

Margaret Rubesa 4655-4437

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THIS MONTH’S MEETING: Friday, 1st September MEET AND GREET: Dorothy Fogarty & Catherine James Could the Meet and Greeters please be at the meeting room by 9.20am.

MORNING TEA CLEAN UP ROSTER: Sue Kijurina, Thelma Hopkinson, David Hill If you are unable to fulfil your allocated day, please contact Ray Cranfield ASAP on 4655-9478.

Volume 11, Number 6 September 2017

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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SEPTEMBER GUEST SPEAKER Peter McCormick Peter is an amateur beekeeper and hobbyist. He will give you an insight into how to become a backyard beekeeper and how, as a pest controller, he first became interested in bees. NO, Peter will not be bringing any bees with him but he might bring some honey! As I will be in the US at the time of this meeting, Sharon Brett has consented to fill in for me. I hope that you all enjoy Peter’s presentation.

Carolyn Cahill

Chris Burrows Sue Kijurina Ray Smith

Jean Campbell Francoise Kirkland Brenda Starkey

Elaine Dean Susana Marris Shirley Taranto

Ron Dean Norm Meredith Ros Williams

Maureen Gander Joyce Reilly

WELFARE

- Carole Latham All must be fit and healthy as there have been no reports of any

members unwell this month.

CARDS

- Ken Starkey / Jeanette Jackson This month our cards will be held on Friday night, 29th September at the Glen Alpine Casino. Arrive at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Contact Ken & Brenda on 4625-5253.

Ken & Jeanette

ART APPRECIATION

- Francoise Kirkland Weekly on Thursdays

“Tiger” – by Sheila

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BOOK CLUB

- Pat & Ray Cranfield Magda Szubanski’s book “Reckoning” was discussed at length at our last meeting. It showed an alternate side to the gifted comedienne that we are used to seeing on our screens. Our next meeting will be on 18th September. Pat Cranfield

CRAFT

- Mary Michel Please note the change of venue for our 1st Craft Day in September. It will be held on Tuesday, 5th September at Joyce’s place at 1.30 pm. Could you please let Joyce know if you are attending. Back to Mary’s place on Tuesday, 19th September at 1.30 pm. Mary

TECH SAVVY SENIORS REPORT - AUGUST

- David & Ros At our last meeting, we continued with our Project, then looked at tips on editing images on digital devices. ‘Snapseed’ was the recommended App. We also looked at some of the latest scams and had question time. Our next meeting is in the Large Hall at 10am on Friday, 8th September. We will be working on our Project then will be looking at the latest features and tips on using Facebook and the making of Collage pictures, kindly presented by Sharon, our Facebook Guru. I would also like to recommend to all Probus members that they register with SCAMWATCH.gov.au, a Government site run in conjunction with the ACCC. Recent scams in Australia have been aimed at the over 65’s and have netted over $500 million, so be alert. Cheers David & Ros

COFFEE

- Tony Wolf At 10.30 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.

TRAVEL TALES

- Kathy & Malcolm Thank you, Robert, for sharing your experiences of your recent trip to Europe. We enjoyed the scenes from Croatia and the Chateaux from France. The next Travel Tales will be held on Wednesday, 20th September commencing at 7.30pm in the large hall at Park Central, Campbelltown. Sue will be showing photos of the recent Probus trip to Longreach, Queensland. Everyone is welcome, but please bring a small plate to share for supper. If you would like to share some of your cherished photos, please contact Kathy, Malcolm or David. We would be delighted to see them. Kathy & Malcolm

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FROM OUR ROVING REPORTERS:

(Thank you to our Roving Reporters for your contributions and photos. Linda)

TROTS NIGHT AT CLUB MENANGLE - SATURDAY, 12TH AUGUST

“HISTORY OF PRINTING”, PENRITH – 18TH AUGUST

Our Anna sent out a loud shout “Let’s all gather round and go out”. So off to the Trots we all went With bags full of coins to be spent. Everyone had lots of cash And dressed up to look mighty flash. For some the appeal was a horse For some it was just food, of course. The minutes ticked slowly on by And some members started to cry. “Why can’t I win even one race?” Said Jim, with a tear on his face. So more cheese and lollies we ate We had fun but then it got late. “Oh no, Kathy’s won yet again!” The rest of us go home in pain. Sharon Brett

On a windy Friday morning, we left Narellan to visit the Penrith Museum of Printing followed by a visit to the Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre. First stop was coffee at Nepean River in Penrith where we all enjoyed our morning tea presented to us by Mary Michell and Jean Mossman. Thank you both … we always enjoy our tea and coffee break. We then went to the letterpress printing museum. We were introduced to this form of printing, firstly by a compositor who explained the method of handset type, and to those who did not know how this worked, it was very interesting. The typecase with individual type had each size in separate cases … type sizes started with 6,8,10,12,18, 24 points and up, then the bold and Italic letters as well. So if you imagine a different case for each, now it is all within the programme of your computer!

Carolyn Cahill - hoping for a winner

Then the linotype machine was explained to us, a great improvement on the typesetting that was all done by hand, and made this composing much faster – it is the most intriguing machine in the print system that I know seeing it is all mechanical. The Sydney Morning Herald had 137 of these machines in operation with 3 eight hour shifts 7 days a week. From there we went to the printing machine section with the oldest press dated 1845 – it was hand operated and was capable of about 120 copies in a day. Then to the hand platen, on which you could feed just over 1000 in an hour, and onto the automatic machines which could print up to 5000 an hour. The volunteers who keep the museum going were very good in their explanations and their knowledge of the letterpress system which has now disappeared from our society. A lot of the equipment has now gone to India, the Philippines and other eastern countries.

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CAMPBELLTOWN TOWN HALL THEATRE – “ SOUND OF MUSIC” – SATURDAY,

19TH AUGUST

NSW ART GALLERY – “ARCHIBALDS” TOUR – MONDAY, 21ST AUGUST

Our Probus Club had a good roll up for Marg’s annual visit to the Art Gallery of NSW for an early morning private guided tour of the portraits selected for hanging in the gallery. Our charming lady gallery guide was excellent providing interesting and often humorous anecdotes of the artists and their works. She, and obviously the judges, believes that Camden lad Mitch Cairns’ flat, decorative portrait of his partner is quite amazing and a worthy winner … I don’t think many of our group would agree. However, Jun Chen’s runner up portrait of Art Dealer Ray Hughes was more to my liking. My personal favourite was Jonathon Dalton’s super detailed and lifelike painting of artists Lottie Consalvo and James Drinkwater (see picture). It was once again a fascinating and enjoyable morning with plenty of post tour discussion over coffee at the Gallery Café of the variety of the paintings from traditional to photorealism, computer generated portraits and an Indigenous “portrait” that simply does not fit into established western genres.

Ken Starkey

Well … I must say that the Hills of Campbelltown were very much alive with the Sound of Music at the Saturday Matinee attended by our Probus group. Woftam Productions provided a very professional and entertaining production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s well-known musical “The Sound of Music” at the Campbelltown Town Hall Theatre, featuring many local actors and singers. The Sound of Music follows the real life story, in music and songs that we all know so well, of Austria’s Von Trapp Family after school teacher Maria becomes their new governess and brings music into their lives. Personally I thought that local Cobbitty girl Renee Cowper as Maria and Kat Shaw as Mother Abbess were outstanding in an amazing stellar cast. After the show it was coffee time followed by our usual Chinese banquet at The Flowerdrum Chinese Restaurant booked and organized by Joyce. Ken Starkey

Continued: I was amazed at the interest our members showed and the number of questions asked. It was a worthwhile visit. From there we went to the Wallacia Hotel where we enjoyed lunch. Onto the Warragamba Dam Visitor Centre where we watched films of its history and past, and on the way home we listened to some brief talks from 3 of our members who had worked in the printing industry, all of which was well received by our members. Thank you, Anna, for a great day. Tony Wolf

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DINING

- Margaret Rubesa

Monday, 11th September Lunch at Picton Hotel, Picton. Arrive 12 noon. Order off menu or $10 lunchtime special.

Monday, 16th October Lunch at Peppercorn Café, 1319 Mulgoa Road, Mulgoa. Arrive 12 noon. LIMITED 25 PEOPLE. Friday, 15th December Christmas Lunch at Gledswood Winery. Arrive 12 noon.

WALKING

- Margaret Rubesa Monday, 30th October Sculpture by the Sea

Monday, 27th November Wedding Cake Rock Walk – Royal National Park 2 hours return

“DUSTY & THE DIVAS” – POWERHOUSE - THURSDAY, 24TH AUGUST

A short trip to Casula but a long detour along memory lane … well, that is my description of this show. The show we were about to see was “Dusty and the Divas” starring Sharon Rowntree and her daughter, Jessica, signing songs that were made memorable by some of the female singers from the 60’s and 70’s. The show commenced with Sharon performing some of the songs made memorable by Dusty Springfield. Moving along, more songs from the era by Cilla Black (the Lady from Liverpool), even Sandie Shaw and Petula Clark made appearances, before we “crossed” the Atlantic Ocean to the American music scene, when Connie Francis and Karen Carpenter appeared on stage for our entertainment. Next was a song that gave me ‘cold shivers’ – “Boots” was possibly the most remembered song from my time in Vietnam and Sharon did a marvelous job of this song which was performed by Nancy Sinatra in 1968. The next ‘performer’ was Dolly Parton, and Jessica provided us with an impressive show singing some of the songs that Dolly made her own. For the finale, we returned to the UK, more Dusty, and Lulu also popped in for a couple of her hits. In my opinion, this was one of the best shows that I have seen at Casula Powerhouse, and if you missed this one be sure to see it if it ever returns to our region. Thanks for organizing such a great event, Joyce. For more information, you can check out their website http://www.dustyandthedivas.com.au/

Peter O’Loughlin

REMINDER TO ALL:

After the meeting, you are welcome join us for lunch at The Camden Golf Club, Studley Park.

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THEATRES & SHOWS: - Joyce Reilly - 0408 248 322 gran08reilly@yahoo.com.au

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR SHOWS:

BSB 032 710 / Account No. 157367

CASULA POWERHOUSE: Note: All shows at the Casula Powerhouse have complimentary tea/coffee & cake prior to the show from 10.15am on. Matinee Season shows commence at 11am. Thursday, 12th October - “Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows in Concert”. Following their sold-out performance in 2016, the SSO Fellows return to Casula Powerhouse to play for your enjoyment. Thursday, 14th December - “The Divine Miss Bette Christmas Special”. Catherine Alchorn returns to Casula Powerhouse, guaranteed to warm the coldest Christmas nuts.

CAPITOL THEATRE: “The Wizard of Oz” Wednesday, 3rd January 2018 - $70 PAY BY OCTOBER MEETING “Mamma Mia” Wednesday, 21st February 2018 - $70 PAY BY OCTOBER MEETING

THE JOAN THEATRE, PENRITH: “The Wharf Review” Saturday, 2nd September

LYRIC THEATRE STAR CITY

CASINO: “Beautiful” the Carole King Musical Wednesday, 8th November - 1pm - $70 PAY NOW

THE CUBE, CAMPBELLTOWN

CATHOLIC CLUB: “Michael Jackson – The Legacy Tour” Saturday, 30th September – 8pm Is not only a world class show, it is the one and only fully acclaimed MJ Show. It features MJ staff, singers and band members and stars William Hall, the creator of the show. – $51 PAYMENT NOW “Roy Orbison Reborn” - Starring Dean Bourne Saturday, 7th October – 8pm A brand new show with hit after massive hit – Pretty Woman, Crying, Dream Baby, Leah, Penny Arcade, Danny Boy, Only the Lonely, Candy Man and many more. Also the magical hits of the Travelling Wilburys. - $36 PAY NOW

CAMPBELLTOWN THEATRE

GROUP: “Lend Me a Tenor” Comedy Saturday, 28th October THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED I am still negotiating refunds from CTG.

THE STATE THEATRE: “Putting on the Ritz” Friday, 22nd September – 2pm - $87 PAY NOW

PICTON THEATRE GROUP: “The Odd Couple” Comedy Saturday, 9th September – 2pm $15 – PAY NOW Wollondilly Shire Hall Menangle Street, Picton

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PROBUS TRIPS FOR 2017-2018: - Anna Degnan/Peter O’Loughlin

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TOURS & DAY TRIPS:

BSB 032 710 / Account No. 121110

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TOURS AND DAY TRIPS - 2017: When listing your name on the individual tour sheets, please record the outing in your diary as these sheets assist with booking numbers for specific tours and lunches. They are not just for expressions of interest. Friday 15th September – Travel by train to Bowral, Peter has organised for the use of a bus for a few hours . We will be visiting “Chinosierie” then enjoy a delicious morning tea prior to visiting “Moidart “… this garden is arguably the best garden in the Highlands. Our next stop will be Corbett Gardens, here we will view their magnificent tulip display. Lunch (own) could be at the gardens from the CWA or from one of the many cafes in Bowral. An email will be forwarded to members attending with specific details for the day. Members $25, Visitors $30. Payment is due by September General Meeting. Saturday 23rd September – Rivendell Flower Show – this show will be the first event of its kind at the beautiful Thomas Walker Estate in Concord. Tickets paid for will be available at the September meeting. Separate email including the programme and car pooling details will be forwarded to each member attending. Tickets are available on line if you are now in a position to attend. There was no group discount as all money raised goes to concord Hospital. Wednesday 4th October – I contacted Captain Cook Cruises this morning (Friday 25/8/17) – they still have approximately 100 seats left for sale on our cruise on Wednesday, 4th October. If you or any family or friends are interested, please contact Captain Cook direct on 02 9260 1111 as seats can only be confirmed when payment is made. Peter O’ Friday 20th October – Tobruk Farm – Come along and have an enjoyable fun day at a fully operational sheep station. During the day we will enjoy an Aussie Bush morning tea, followed by a show in the shearing shed. After our exhausting morning, we are treated to a BBQ lunch. During the afternoon we will join the stock hands as we crack a stockwhip or maybe we have a throw of a boomerang. Members $65, Visitors $70. Payment due by October General Meeting. Coach departure time is 8am. Kokoda Memorial Service – The service is to be held on Friday, 3rd November (not Thursday, 2nd as I was originally told). Unforunately Friday is our General meeting so this trip will not proceed. Sunday 19-23rd November 2017 – Port Stephens – This is our 5 day trip to Port Stephens area, 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, a ride in the Famous Tram, visit to Fort Scratchley and other places of interest. 35-39 Members cost $780.00 - 40 (plus) members $750.00 - Single Supplement additional $220.00.

Anna

Please join us and take the opportunity of visiting interesting places and enjoying

each other’s company.

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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TOURS & DAY TRIPS -

ANNA DEGNAN: BSB 032 710 / Account No. 121110

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR SHOWS –

JOYCE REILLY: BSB 032 710 / Account No. 157367

TREASURER – MARIAN PRITCHETT GENERAL BANK ACCOUNT

DETAILS FOR: Joining Fees, Membership Renewal,

Anniversary Dinner, Christmas Lunch BSB 032 710 / Account No. 156057

DAY TRIPS AND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME – 2018: Sue Kijurina has listed the DAY Trips for February, April, May and June on our club website.

Our first holiday trip next year is to Batemans Bay. We still have space to accommodate more … maybe

friends would like to join us. Deposits for this trip are due at the September meeting.

Also, next year we have our holiday trip to the Sunshine Coast arranged – a 9 day round trip travelling by

coach. Both tours are also on our club website.

Peter O’

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 becrawford@bigpond.com.au Please note also that for security reasons, members who leave before the end of the meeting are requested to see Bev and to

sign out.

MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION: Please advise Membership Officer of any contact

information which includes changes in email address and phone numbers membership@narellanprobus.org.au

MEMBERSHIP BADGE: Members are reminded to wear badges to all

meetings and on tours.

Can all contributors for the October newsletter please get their copy to me by the Friday before the next meeting, i.e. 29th September. Please send to Linda via email lindalord@bigpond.com Thank you.

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SEPTEMBER Friday 1st Probus Meeting Saturday 2nd Joan Theatre – Penrith - “Wharf Review” Tuesday 5th Craft – held at Joyce’s place – 1.30 pm Friday 8th Tech Savvy Seniors - 10 am - Big Hall at Park Central Saturday 9th Wollondilly Shire Hall - “The Odd Couple” – 2pm Monday 11th Lunch at Picton Hotel, Picton – 12 noon Wednesday 13th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10.30 am Friday 15th Tulips – Bowral – travel by train then visit various displays by bus Monday 18th The Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 19th Craft with Mary – back at Mary’s – 1.30 pm Wednesday 20th Travel Tales - 7.30 pm - Large Hall at Park Central Friday 22nd State Theatre – “Putting on the Ritz” – 2pm Saturday 23rd Rivendell Flower Show Wednesday 27th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10.30 am Friday 29th Cards at Glen Alpine Casino – 7pm for 7.30 pm start Saturday 30th Campbelltown Catholic Club – 8 pm “Michael Jackson – The Legacy “

OCTOBER Tuesday 3rd Craft with Mary Wednesday 4th Whale Watching Cruise Friday 6th Probus Meeting Saturday 7th Campbelltown Catholic Club – “Roy Orbison Reborn” – 8pm Wednesday 11th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10.30 am Thursday 12th Casula Powerhouse - 11 am - “SSO Fellows in Concert” Friday 13th Tech Savvy Seniors - 10 am - Big Hall at Park Central Monday 16th Lunch at Peppercorn Café - 1319 Mulgoa Rd, Mulgoa – 12 noon Monday 16th The Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 17th Craft with Mary Wednesday 18th Travel Tales - 7.30 pm - Large Hall at Park Central Friday 20th Visit Tobruk Farm – Old Northern Road, Maroota Wednesday 25th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10.30 am Friday 27th Cards at Glen Alpine Casino Saturday 28th “Lend Me a Tenor” – SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED Monday 30th Sculpture by the Sea

NOVEMBER Thursday 2nd Kokoda Memorial Service Friday 3rd Probus Meeting Tuesday 7th Craft with Mary - 1.30 pm Wednesday 8th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10.30 am Wednesday 8th Lyric Theatre, 1 pm, “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” Friday 10th Tech Savvy Seniors - 10 am – Big Hall at Park Central Monday 13th The Book Club – Pat & Ray Wednesday 15th Travel Tales - 7.30 pm - Large Hall at Park Central Sunday – Thursday

19th – 23rd

Trip to Nelson Bay

Tuesday 21st NO CRAFT – Nelson Bay trip Wednesday 22nd Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10.30 am Friday 24th Cards at Glen Alpine Casino – 7 pm for 7.30 pm start Monday 27th Wedding Cake Rock Walk – Royal National Park

CALENDAR - 2017

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DECEMBER

Friday 1st Probus Meeting Tuesday 5th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 6th Mary’s Craft Christmas Party Wednesday 13th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10.30 am Thursday 14th Casula Powerhouse – 11am – “The Divine Miss M Christmas Special” Friday 15th Christmas Lunch at Gledswood Winery – 12 noon

CALENDAR – 2018

JANUARY 2018 Wednesday 3rd Capitol Theatre, “Wizard of Oz”

FEBRUARY 2018 Wednesday 21st Capitol Theatre, “Mamma Mia”

MARCH 2018 Wednesday – Sunday

14th – 18th

5 day trip to Eurobodalla Coast/Bateman’s Bay

SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday – Sunday

15th – 23rd

9 day trip to the Queensland Sunshine Coast

NOVEMBER 2018 Wednesday - Sunday

7th – 25th

Trip to Tasmania with Harrington Park Club