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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
Website Address: www.beaumonthillsprobus.org.au
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2017
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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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President’s Report
It is with a heavy heart that I sit down to write my report this month as we have all been shocked to learn of the premature passing of one of our most popular members Denise Byrnes.
Denise joined our Club in April 2013, since when she and her husband Garry have been very active members who involved themselves in numerous club activities. It was only just over four months’ ago that we had such a great time in the Snowy Mountains with Denise; Garry taking photographs at each stop. Denise will be long remembered for her wonderful smile and generosity of spirit. Our thoughts are with Garry at this time.
Those members who attended our September meeting will remember the wonderful guest speaker, Deb Hunt, who related stories of her extraordinary life (before and after Australia). Deb made mention of her wonderful wheelchair bound friend Jane who was determined to relocate to France and “find a man”, about whom she had written the book “Dream Wheeler”. Although Deb had a number of books for sale on the day I, being a cheapskate, purchased this book from Amazon for my Kindle and have just fin-ished reading it. What another amazing woman was Jane.
I look forward to catching up with as many members as possible at our October meet-ing.
Les Dudgeon.
EVITA
At the Joan Sutherland Theatre Sydney Opera House
Wednesday 3rd October 2018 1:00 pm
With more than 20 major awards to its credit, the original Broadway and West End production of Tim Rice and
Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical EVITA will open at the Sydney Opera House starring Tina Arena. EVITA
charts the story of Eva Peron, wife of Argentine dictator Juan Peron, from her humble beginnings through to the
extraordinary wealth, power and status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the na-
tion’ by the Argentine people. Featuring some of the best loved songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For
Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase
in Another Hall, this smash hit show truly promises to be THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!
See booking and payment details—page 4
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OUR FARWELL TO
DENISE BYRNES She was one of the rare ones So effortlessly herself And the world loved her for it
(Atticus)
Denise Robyn Byrnes (nee Smith), was born on 6th December 1948. Her parents and younger sister Marilyn made their home in North Ryde where Denise attended both Primary and Secondary Schools. She attained her Leaving Certificate in 1965 and continued her education at Wollongong Teacher’s Col-lege, graduating in 1969 with her Teacher’s Certificate. Denise had showed an early interest in becom-ing a hairdresser but that wasn’t to be. She loved music and enjoyed both singing and dancing. She was skilled in a range of crafts including sewing and woodwork. Denise commenced her teaching career at Birrong Primary School and her final posting was at Girraween Primary where she filled the role of Deputy Principal. Her passion for teaching was infectious. She was loved by her pupils and well respect-ed by her fellow teachers.
During those years at teachers college she met a young man, Garry Byrnes. The two attended Christian Youth Camps. They were married on 23rd August 1969. With their dressmaking skills, Denise and her mother made all the gowns for the bride and bridesmaids. Initially, Denise and Garry lived at Strathfield but later moved to Burrandong Crescent at Baulkham Hills and this is still their family home.
Denise led a busy life teaching and supporting her two daughters, Talia and Marnie, in their numerous activities. The girls participated in Ballet, Jazz and Gymnastics and Denise spent many hours after work making costumes for their dancing concerts. They were a close family. Christmas was spent rotating between families, and holidays at Long Jetty and Sussex Inlet or Currarong were enjoyed with friends.
In retirement Denise continued this busy life. She was a member of several organisations including Probus and View Club and attended numerous morning teas, lunches and other social functions. In February 2016 she became the proudest grandmother to Ace who brought her much love and joy and no doubt made her life even busier
She and Garry enjoyed many overseas trips including Singapore and holidays in Canada Europe and Mexico. When the family enjoyed a South Pacific cruise earlier this year they had no idea that this would be their last holiday as a family. In May, while on a Probus trip to Jindabyne, Denise experienced severe back pain. Within a week of returning she had been operated on to remove a tumour on her spine. She was eventually diagnosed with a secondary aggressive cancer. After just 17 weeks, she passed away.
During her illness Denise never gave up. She took it in her stride, was in high spirits and prepared for a battle. The life of this humble, caring and passionate person was cut too short. She was a truly beau-tiful person. She was devoted to her husband Garry and her caring for him during his own illness, touched so many.
Her female friends often commented on her immaculate appearance – her beautiful hair, makeup, nails and her radiant smile. We will miss this beautiful lady!
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BEAUMONT Hills Probus Club—Theatre Interest Group
Date Show Cost Payment Due Code
2017
27th September Beautiful $78.00pp
22nd November Muriel’s Wedding $78.00pp Sept Meeting TMW
Wed matinee 1pm Roslyn Packer Theatre Sydney
2018
Family Event
11th January 2018 The Wizard of Oz $70.00pp 3rd November TWO
Wed matinee 1pm Capitol Theatre (same price Adults & children)
28th February 2018 Mama Mia $70.00pp TMM
Wed matinee 1pm Capitol Theatre
15th July2018 Book of Morman $120.00pp May Meeting TBM
Sunday Matinee 1pm Lyric Theatre
3rd October 2018 Evita $70.00pp December 2017 TE
Wednesday matinee 1pm Joan Sutherland Theatre $70.00pp
Sydney Opera House
NB: Payment made after Dec 1st $84
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 clearly which show(s) you are paying for
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STITCH & CHAT
Stitch & Chat is back—we had a great time away at Uluru.
As we are getting into the warmer months, knitting may be too hot to handle, so think about doing some-thing else. Maybe cross stitch or Christmas decora-tions or just do some colouring in. It’s lots of fun.
Hope to see you on Tuesday 3rd October 10am
5 Blaise Place Parklea
Cheers Anthea
The October outing to Hallifex Caravan Park is on Monday 9th October– Wednesday 12th October. Barry Potter is the organiser and can help with any enquiries. Contact Barry on 0401 176 078 or by email on [email protected]
Recap Wellbeing / Meditation Group
Hi Everyone
Unfortunately, the September gathering had to be cancelled due a medical intrusion. Our next meeting will be
Tuesday 17th October at 10am. Thanks so much Kath.
Kath and Greg Riddell
Cnr 1 Beacon Ave and 91 Greenbank Drive
Glenhaven 0425 280 766
CARAVANNING GROUP
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER LAST MONTH
INTERNAL SPEAKER LAST MONTH
Last month’s speaker was Bruce McCredie who entertained us with the story of his family’s business McCredie Pottery. The business grew from Bruce’s Aunt’s interest in pottery, which gradually became a full-time business replacing her career as a trained Architect.
Bruce told us of his Grandfather assisting with a shed and kiln at the family property in Epping and together with slides and photos, we saw how the business grew and became a full family endeavour, with Bruce’s father re-training to learn moulding at Tech and how he used this knowledge to produce many moulded decorator items. The talk was complemented with a box full of treasures, salt & pepper shakers, vases, bowls, jugs etc. Genuine McCredie items are clearly marked with the family name, so many us went home and checked our family heir-looms lurking in the cupboard.
It was a very interesting talk. Unfortunately, with the importation of cheap pottery from Japan and the Orient the business ultimately folded but has been remembered in museums as a significant player in the history of the area.
Deb Hunt proved to be a very interesting speaker. Deb is an author of several books but also told us of her very varied working life. The main focus of her talk was idea of romance and love. As a young girl, she grew up with strong expectations of how romance would come along and she would live happily ever after. She wrote her first book, Dream Wheeler, to tell the story of her friend Jane who was paralysed by po-lio, deserted by her husband and had her children taken from her by the state. Jane remained positive and when approaching 60, decided to move to France, renovate a home and garden and then decided to ad-vertise for a male companion to complete her new life.
Deb was motivated to make a change in her life and applied for a job in Broken Hill with the Flying Doctor Service. She read pages from the book written about this time and we found her recollections of an Eng-lish rose fitting into this new environment, to be brutally honest and amusing.
She told of her friendship with a pilot of the service and how this friendship developed into the significant relationship in her life and how the romantic young girl came to realise the huge difference between the romance fantasy and real life.
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OUTINGS INFORMATION
Cumberland State Forest
Tuesday, 24th October, 2017 11:00am Picnic Lunch
Sausages and salad will be provided
Cost $5 to $10 per person – payable on the day. Own transport
End of year Xmas Lunch
Friday, 24th November 2017
Allegro Function Centre
1 Porters Road, Kenthurst Arrival 11:30am for Lunch at 12:00pm
Your partners are welcome to attend this function.
Cost: Members $65 each Non-members $70 each
( Appetiser’s, Main & Dessert, Coffee or Tea)
Entertainment
1 x Pre Dinner Drink on arrival 4 x bottles of wine/soft drink on tables of ten
Own Transport
Payment due by October Meeting
For payment by direct debit:
BSB 032179 – A/C 305002
Name: Code: XL Amount
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Getaway to Uluru
On the 5th Sept we woke early to start our first interstate getaway to Uluru. We met up with most travellers for breakfast at the airport. Everyone was punctual and we were joined by 4 people from Meadowbank Probus. The flight was on time and smooth. Arrived in beautiful sunny weather at 13.30. We stayed at Voyagers Desert Gardens Hotel, everything was superb, views of the rock, pool and flora. We started our adventure at 6pm for Sounds of Silence Dinner, having canapes of kangaroo, crocodile and various other delicacies, sparkling and still wines were also consumed, then a short walk on a lone sand dune where we had 360 degree views of the vast landscape in front of Uluru and behind us the were the domes of Kata Tjuta and of course the beautiful sunset. We had a gourmet barbecue buffet of authentic Australian delicacies and desserts and the finest of wines. We were privileged to have an astronomer take us on a tour of the spectacular southern sky.
The next day was another early start with a boxed breakfast. In the coach we sighted the first rays of sunlight shine across the desert plains, stopped for a cuppa and noticed the rock change colour. We were then taken on an easy walk with our tour guide at the base of Uluru, where we were shown the sacred sites where Aboriginal communities lived, caves where the spirits of Mala Tjukurpa are felt in the atmosphere and the coloured paint-ings in the cave, also the water hole. We stopped off at the Cultural Centre, where breakfast was consumed and a cappuccino purchased. We had a few spendthrifts showing off their wares and in the afternoon we started off for a sunset tour of the western horizon. We stopped a few times for walks, one smooth and one very rocky un-der foot, some fit members finished this very strenuous walk and there were no flies to annoy anyone. We stopped off at another viewing area and watched the moon rise next to the rock while we enjoyed canapes and sparkling wines and where a few people purchase some local art. In the evening we enjoyed a 3 Course meal back at our hotel. The weather was cool in the early mornings and evenings and sunny and warm during the day. We were so lucky. On the 7th we were on our way home. We would like to thank Christine, Ian, Bev, Jen-ny, Aileen, John F, Bob, Di, Chris, Dennis, Lyn, Helen, Anthea, Gloria, Maureen, Jen, Joan, John V, Lyn, Dani, Adele, Colin, Yanee, and Jan for joining us. We had fun
Joy & Kerry.
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER NEXT MONTH
Our October speaker will delve into Traditional Chinese culture.
Our speaker is Christine Hond and her presentation is titled—”Music from 5000 years of Civilisation”
After moving to Australia in 1989, she has worked for both State and Federal governments.
Her cross-cultural marriage, as well as working with people of different cultural backgrounds, has taught her to appreciate
the greatness within different cultures.
She was fascinated with traditional Chinese culture, which was almost lost in Mainland China.
The presentation will outline:
-The origins of Chinese culture and the harmony between humanity, earth and the universe.
-The relationship between music and medicine.
-A look at traditional Chinese instruments.
-How today, this ancient civilisation is being revived by Shen Yun’s music and dance.
Ian Bowden
Speakers Convenor.
Jazz in the Pines– September 17th
We had 27 attend Jazz in the Pines and before the Jazz started, we had the opportunity to look through Rough-ley House. The weather was perfect, our tables were under the pine trees which was beautiful but a little cool. Some moved their chairs into the sun and bopped along to Mike Hallam Hot Six Band.
Joan Leishman requested a song, Lorraine shouted a few with her homemade apple pie.
We all enjoyed the music and thank you to Joan & John and Rotary for making this day a success.
Joy Fink.
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TENNIS GROUP
Our next game will be on Friday 20th October Where: Bernie Mullane Sporting Complex 10 Marcella Ave, Kellyville. For further information: Bev Potter 0429 200 560
BIRTHDAYS
Congratulations and best wishes to all our members celebrating a birthday in October.
David Atkinson 1st
Carolyn Birchall 1st
Rose Marie Vesperman 5th
Alan Davy 7th
Alan Vesperman 8th
Larry Watson 8th
Val Boon 11th
Lyn Westbury 12th
Bev Speight 14th
Jenny Reid 19th
John Van den Burg 19th
Norrie Dudgeon 21st
Aileen Feeney 26th
Camille Thorn 26th
Helen Hinton 30th
LUCKY DOOR PRIZE
Elva performed her duties perfectly as usual and pulled out the tickets of two lucky members.
The happy winners were delighted to collect their prizes and pose for the obligatory photo.
OCTOBER CALENDAR
3rd October Stitch & Chat
6th October Probus Meeting
9-12th October Caravan Trip
17th October Meditation Group
20th October Tennis
24th October Cumberland Forest
26th October Cheese & Wine
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North Richmond Cheese & Wine
Such beautiful weather was stowed upon us today when we arrived for our Cheese & Wine Luncheon at Val &
Bert, Barb & Des’ very spacious retirement village where we met at The Hangar.
The main table was covered with cheese, biscuits, dips, chips, nuts etc where we all filled our small plates with our
selected choices, sat at our tables where kids lollies (that’s us) and chips were placed. Once everyone had greeted
each other, Bert announced a mini Olympics. Darts, quoits, mini golf, black ball billiards. There were a lot of hits
and misses, laughter, lots of noise when someone did a great shot, sips of wine. It was so much fun. Then lunch
was served, beef, pork, chicken, salads, potato & rolls, so yummy. Then coffee, tea, cakes, biscuits. Then Bert
announced the winners of the day.
Ladies: Janice-Bronze, Helen-Silver, Irene-Gold.
Men: Barry– Bronze, Dave–Silver, Greg-Gold
Ribbons were placed around their necks and many claps of congratulations to our winners.
A big thank you to Val, Bert, Barb & Des. It was a Cheese & Wine to be remembered and talked about for a long
time.
Joy Fink
OCTOBER CHEESE & WINE
When: Thursday 26th October
Where: Joan & John Van den Burg’s 219 Glenwood Park Drive Glenwood
Commencing: 5pm Phone 8814 6594 0419 621 314
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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 6th October
Bob Fraser TBA Bruce McCredie Robert Wurth
9679 1020 9629 6463 9788 0573
Friday 3rd November
Bob Hayhow Peter Burgdorf John Van den Burg Allen McInnes
9636 2267 9627 3175 8814 6594 9674 5286
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 6th October Lyn Armstrong Dani Woods Samira Daghel
8847 0027 9836 3393 0410 477 789
Friday 3rd November Lorraine Duncan Peggy Low Lesley Mcilvride
8824 8626 9624 6839
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
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BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INCORPORATED
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Lesley Dudgeon 4861 4037 0438 254 559
Vice President Phil Reid 9629 2548 0418 526 439
Secretary Kris Pannah 0418 100 757
Treasurer Trevor Bland 9629 1019 0409 741 237
Membership/Welfare Officer Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528
Speakers Convenor Ian Bowden 9672 6606 0410 615 962
Outings & Events Officer Kerry Fink 8801 1797 0410 618 062 [email protected]
Joy Fink 8801 1797 0456 050 944 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Chris Gardiner 9836 5978 0419 681 249
Liaison/Public Officer Harry Wojtczak 9899 2755
Ex Officio Allan Collins 9624 4462 0418 474 127
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KEY CONTACTS
Refreshments Jenny Reid 0400 954 207 [email protected]
Webmaster Theo Pronk 0408 629 214 [email protected]
Photography Panel Kerry Fink 8801 1797 0410 618 062 [email protected]
Stephen Thomas 0400 361 633 [email protected]
Allan Collins 9624 4462 [email protected]
Garry Byrnes 9674 6381 0407 575 959 [email protected]
GROUP LEADERS
Book Exchange Margaret Collins 9624 4462 or 0418 474 127 [email protected]
Caravan & Cabin Barry Potter 0401 176 078 [email protected]
Cheese & Wine Lyn Hayhow 9836 2267 0416 169 585 [email protected]
Decadent Day Trippers Allan Collins 9624 4462 [email protected]
Stitch & Chat Anthea Osborne 8840 8516 0402 247 054
Tennis Bev Potter 0429 200 560 [email protected]
Theatre Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528 [email protected]
Lee Thomas 0400 527 330 [email protected]
Wellbeing Kath Riddell 8850 4816 [email protected]
Greg Riddell 8850 4816 [email protected]