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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

OCTOBER 2019

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Editor: Chris Gardiner 0419 681 249 cga16705@bigpond.net.au

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

Welcome everyone to our Club’s October newsletter.

I’ll begin with a request....

If you are unable to attend a meeting, will you please place your apologies to Club membership officer, Joan van den Burgh before the day. [ Emergencies excepted ].

Should you need to leave early from a meeting, please tell Joan before leaving the room.

PSPL has set the parameters, including insurance, under which our Club is obliged to operate. Therefore, we need to have correct and up to date information. Remember, Joan works extremely hard to collate and account for members’ attendance.

I ask all of you to .....please....... work with us on this one.

Thoroughly enjoyed our October meeting, it was colourful and very entertaining.....I don’t think I’ll ever look at a ukulele in the same way again. Our Club has so much talent, with Harry Wotjtczak joining in and strumming along with our guest speakers.

We also welcomed Jennie Eames’ new interest group, Mahjong and Cards. The feedback has been very positive and we’re all grateful for her contribution to our Club.

T here are only two Club meetings left for this calendar year. The November meeting will be run as per normal, with internal and external speakers etc.

However, the December meeting will be more relaxed. We’ll enjoy a special morning tea, with you soon hearing from us as, to what food you can contribute to it. We like to be fairly organised to ensure there is variety and choice on the menu. Allan and Margaret Collins’ superb pate` is definitely one of my favourites.

For our new members, who have never experienced this, I want to give a warning. Santa has been known to drop in and check out who’s been naughty or nice.

My best wishes to all our members who are unwell at this time.

Onwards and upwards

Carpe Diem

Warm regards

Kris

We still have some tickets available for SHREK THE MUSICAL but you have to be fast. This would be a great Christmas present.

Join Shrek, Ben Mingay our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona, Lucy Durak from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon, Marcia Hines. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, Todd McKenney, a gang of fair-ytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! Featuring a terrific score of 19 songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery.

At the Lyric Theatre Wednesday 8th January 2020 at 1.00 pm Payment $70.00 per person Child & Adult due November Meeting Debit BSB 032179 –A/c 305002 Code TSM, Initial, Surname Contact Gloria McInnes 0417423930 or Lee Thomas 0400527330

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Outing diary dates for 2019

OUTINGS AND EVENTS DIARY

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 ex-

pense.

Payment is due by September meeting. BSB 032-179 Account 305002,

Name/code BD

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29th

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT ALLEGRO $60.00 per Member

This has become a tradition for our Probus Club. Included is a drink (bubbly, wine, beer or soft

drink) on arrival, canapes, 2 course lunch, and entertainment.

Great deal put together by Allegro, and subsidised by the committee. Doors open at 12.00md.

Payment is due by October meeting. BSB 032-179 Account 305002, Name/code XL

HIGH COUNTRY HOLIDAY TOUR – Victoria’s High Country

OCTOBER 10 to 15, 2020

Minimum of 30 required for tour to proceed

5 Night, 6 Day tour. Based at Oven’s Valley Motor Inn, Bright.

Includes coach pick up from Sydney and return, all tours and entry, country breakfasts, 3 course

dinners and some lunches.

Cost is $950 twin share, $299 single supplement.

$100 deposit by December meeting, balance by June meeting if tour proceeds.

Lots included. Sue can email itinerary.

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Excursion to the Illawarra Science Centre

We had an early morning departure from Tony and Darinkas place. The bus was waiting and nearly all the seats were full.

Our bus driver Chris (he told us he was born on Christmas day) kept us busy with quizzes and music.

Morning tea was at Stanwell Park in the big sunny reserve near the beach. Then on to Wollongong over the sea cliff bridge. A pleasant drive past several seaside towns.

The Science Innovation Centre is quite impressive. Some members who drove up, joined us there.

First up was a science demonstration which was mainly about liquid nitrogen. I don't know much about that so it was very interesting. Chris (yes another Chris!) was our tour leader for the day. He threw the liquid nitrogen on the carpet and it vanished in a cloud of gas. The carpet was dry! I learned that the nitrogen is -196° A couple more special "tricks" and to top the show off he poured it over his arm. Because it was so quick he didn't get frostbite.

Next up, free time in the big hall with many hands-on experiments. We had lots of fun trying them out. Many of us would have liked to stay a little longer.

Lastly we went into a theatre with an enormous domed ceiling which was a movie screen. Leaning back in our chairs we could see the projected night sky. We learned about constellations and black holes. I never knew there was a starry outline of an emu in The Milky Way! In Dover Heights is a telescope which snaps nonstop pic-tures of the universe which will help scientists map it.

Then lunchtime just up the road at the Illawarra Master Builders Club. A choice of 3 meals which were all yum-my plus dessert. We bought a salad to go with it, a steal for just $2.

The trip home took a bit longer due to an accident on the road but the bus driver put on some nice sixties mu-sic.

Thank you so much Sue for a very informative and enjoyable day, You are doing such a great job!

Also thanks to Tony and Darinka, it's very convenient to park and get the bus from their home.

Miep Pronk

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Evacuation Process Rex Money Meeting Room

The building has alarms and an intercom.

The Rouse Hill Town Centre have their own appointed Evacuation Wardens that take control in any Emergency situation (Not just fires)

We need to highlight the following

• If you hear a Beep Beep Beep tone alarm – Await instructions – do not evacuate (yet)

• There may be an announcement of “False Alarm” or other instruction

• IF there is Whoop Whoop Whoop tone alarm – Evacuate and listen for any instructions

In an emergency we do not use the elevators

We would probably not use the Main stairs (unless instructed to do so).

There are TWO sets of Fire Stairs

Both sets are not far from the Toilet area on our meeting room level (Level 2) – Follow the Green Exit signs

However we can also “short cut” through our Kitchen back door (IF required and safe to do so)

The Evacuation Wardens will then direct us to the appropriate Assembly Area. Currently it is adjacent to the Railway Sta-tion.

It is important that members “sign in” when attending meetings. If you leave the meeting early it is equally important

to notify our Membership Officer or a Committee member who will have you “signed out”

We will use the Attendance sheet for a “roll call” to ensure all attending members are accounted for.

We ask that, if safe to do so, our more able bodied members assist others not so mobile in any emergency.

Ian Bowden

Apologies at Meetings

It is important that members notify their apologies BEFORE the meeting day to our Membership Officer (Joan van den Berg)

This can be preferably by email (jcvandenberg@bigpond.com) or phone (0427 971 945)

It is preferable not to give an apology to any other committee member (who then has to communicate to Joan) – unless a last resort.

Also please avoid giving an apology on behalf of someone verbally at the front table on meeting day as it can be a real pain – only as a last resort

Let’s make Joan’s life a bit easier and follow the above.

We appreciate your understanding

Ian Bowden

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Beaumont Hills Probus Club: Theatre Interest Group 2019/2020

DATE SHOW COST PAYMENT CODE

30th October Billy Elliot $79 Aug meeting TBE

Wednesday matinee 1 pm Lyric Theatre

4th December School of Rock $70 Sept meeting TSR

Wednesday matinee 1 pm Capitol Theatre

8th January Shrek the Musical $70 Nov meeting TSM

Wednesday matinee 1 pm Lyric Theatre

19th February War Horse $70 Dec meeting TWH

Wednesday matinee 1 pm Lyric Theatre

29th February Les Misérables ** $60 Dec meeting TLM

Saturday matinee 2 pm Riverside Theatre $50 (10 extra seats) TLM2

29th April 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton) $70 Feb meeting TDP

Wednesday matinee 1 pm Lyric Theatre

13th May Menopause the Musical $80 March meeting TMM

Wednesday matinee 1 pm Capitol Theatre

** Please note there are 2 seat prices for Les Misérables. Due to demand we phoned to hold an 10 extra seats. These are A Reserve seats (not Premium) and are cheaper at $50 per seat. If you put your name down for these seats please use Code TLM2

Pay by cash or cheque on the meeting day or Direct Debit by the Tuesday before the meet-

ing. Direct debit: Beaumont Hills Probus Club Inc BSB: 032 179 Account No: 305002. On transaction, state your Name, Initial and the Code for the Show.

You can cancel before the payment date. NO REFUNDS after the payment date.

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CHEESE AND WINE NIGHTS

Thursday 21st November 5pm Joy & Kerry Fink’s

22 Jadine Ave Kellyville North

Volunteers for 2020 needed—Contact Jenise & Bruce

LAST MONTHS INTERNAL SPEAKER

Harry introduced our Internal Speaker who was Dennis Hall. Dennis told us of meeting Lyn when they were both still at High School ( but not the same one) They married in 1969 and had 4 children, each of who have gone on to have 3 children each. So the Hall clan is quite large when they all get together for family celebrations.

Lyn and Dennis decided to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a trip to South Australia. They en-joyed the sights of Adelaide and then proceeded on to Kangaroo Island. Tourism is the main income strain on the island these days but some farmers have transformed their farming businesses to cater for the tourism in-dustry—such as setting up Eucalyptus Oil farm and selling products directly at the farm gate.

Dennis showed photos of the very remarkable Remarkables—an area of extreme beauty on the coastline of the island.

Dennis & Lyn then joined the Murray Princess at Mannum for a cruise along the mighty Murray, with the large paddle wheel turning, they cruised past majestic cliffs and called into towns along the way. The boat docked every night along the river and guests enjoyed good food and entertainment, as well as great hospitality from all the staff on board.

They disembarked at Blanchetown—the trip over it was back to reality. A very fitting way to celebrate such an important milestone. We congratulate them on this occasion and thank Dennis for such an entertaining talk.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Hi Members Yes I know - It is only October but the (Probus) year can be over before you know it. As Vice President, I am looking forward to being President next year – unless there is a coup! In case you have not gathered already, I am a person who likes to be organised. At our recent October committee meeting, we discussed who will renominate for Committee next year. FYI, The Probus year starts in March 2020. It might sound a long way off, but we only have two meetings (Nov and Dec) before Nominations will be called. We will be sending out Official Nomination forms later in January to be completed and handed in at out February meeting (Fri 7th Feb). Please note, there is no Club meeting in January 2020. We hold our AGM and “Elections” at our March meeting (Fri 6th March) I am asking that any interested members, start thinking about either nominating themselves or another member. All positions are open for nomination. (Except President and Ex Officio). The positions for election are Vice President (President Elect), Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Officer, Speak-ers Convenor, Outings and Events Officer, Public Officer, Newsletter Editor. A number of your existing committee have indicated their intention to stand again. However, all positions are available for a member nomination. There is nothing wrong in having an election for a committee position. If we have more than one nominee for a position, a silent ballot from all members at the AGM will be held, with the successful candidate announced at its completion. We have most positions covered with one nomination, The exceptions are those of the Vice President and Secre-tary positions. Also our Newsletter Editor (Chris Gardiner) has indicated that, if required, she will continue in 2020. However, ideally we are looking for a new Editor. This position gives you free rein to use your creative flair and talents. It can also be seen as something of a hobby to fill in your spare time. If interested, maybe you would like to talk to either Chris or myself. If you are interested in any of the above, just give me a call or speak to me at a meeting or function. Otherwise, please feel free to speak to any other Committee member. You might even find me approaching you – maybe a scary thought – but please don’t run away if I am approach-ing! In the past, our Club has always been fortunate to have had great Committee members and Activity Co-ordinators. Long may it continue. Regards Ian Ian Bowden Vice President Beaumont Hills Probus Clubiwb@tpg.com.au 0410 615 962

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CARAVANNING & CAMPING TRIP—Huskisson

Hi, information for those who wish to attend the caravanning & cabin event in MARCH 2020

17th to the 19th (3 nights) at Huskisson

The Park is named HOLIDAY HAVEN HUSKISSON BEACH

17A BEACH St.HUSKISSON

Phone: (02) 4406 2040,email is:huskybeach@holidayhaven.com.au

The booking No. to mention the Beaumont Hills Probus is 314352

They require 1 nights deposit to secure booking of cabins or sites.

They have advised me that a 10% discount will apply to our group and that the discount applies when the full payment is made on arrival

I would suggest that you book as early as possible to secure your accommodation

Thanks

Barry Potter

MAHJONG & CARDS GROUP

The Mahjong & Cards Group is up and running and those attending seemed to enjoy the experience and com-panionship of the outings.

November dates: Mahjong Friday 8th 10 am

Cards Thursday 21st 10am and 1.30pm

Ettamogah Hotel, Windsor Rd, Rouse Hill

Convenor: Jenny Eames 0404 850 667

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EDINBURGH TATTOO

What a spectacular event we witnessed at ANZ Stadium on 17th October. We travelled in our own bus which certainly is the way to go, hassle free and convenient. We were entertained by bands from the Queens Guard, Australian services, France, New Zealand and other exotic places.

Each band put on an amazing display of precision and musicality, mixed with humour and athleticism. Dozens of dancers entertained us with Scottish folk dancing and an amazing can-can during the French band’s contribution. The finale was a sight to behold, with the whole cast coming together in the arena to perform in front of a replica of Edinburgh Castle. As per tradition, a sole piper stood on top of the Castle, to perform the closing piece.

Thankyou to Kerrie Sims for organising this amazing night. What a way to say farewell to your Theatre Co-Ordinator Role.

Photos by Margaret Harrison.

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GUEST SPEAKER LAST MONTH

Harry introduced us to Arthur Ongley from the Parramatta and Hills Ukelele Network. Arthur gave us the back-ground to his passion for the ukelele , meaning “jumping flea” after Hawaiins were introduced to the smaller ver-sion of a guitar by visiting Spanish Sailors.

Arthur, accompanied by his wife Denise, entertained us with well known songs such as the Aloha song and we all sang along. He told us that the ukelele was gleefully adopted by the Hawaiins, who developed their own style of music. The ukelele enjoyed great popularity from early 1900’s but the advent of Rock and Roll saw the ukelele became öld fashioned” and the final nail in the ukelele coffin came when Tiny Tim released his one hit wonder “Tip Toe through the Tulips”

However, the uke is back, with at least 3 clubs in Sydney and hundreds across the country and it is also popular with Grey Nomads who cross the country and get together for a sing along around the campfire.

Harry thanked Arthur and Denise for their interesting and entertaining presentation. Harry also contributed as he strummed along with Arthur and Denise.

GUEST SPEAKER FOR OCTOBER - GRAHAM SIMS JP

Graham had a 40+ year career in education, as teacher ,consultant, Chief of Public Relations,

Principal, Inspector of Schools , and Director of Education.

He specialised in Languages, teaching French, German, Indonesian, Malay and English, both

here and overseas.

He was three times seconded to the Commonwealth Government and served on the

National Advisory Committee on Arabic and Middle-Eastern Studies.

After his retirement in 2000, Graham served as Principal of two Islamic Colleges in Sydney,

being at one when ‘9-11’ happened in New York, and at another when the ‘Bali Bombings’

took place in 2005 .In his words, these were tense, difficult and challenging times.

Graham has a wide variety of interests, including wildlife conservation, cryptozoology, folk

history, and the restoration of vintage microcars (or ‘bubble cars’), of which he owns & drives

three.

He was recently given an award by the NSW Government in recognition of his 50 years

service as a JP.

Graham has recently finished writing the life story of Big Chief Little Wolf, a famous

wrestler of the 1930s ,40s and 50s.

He writes for several magazines, and has become a popular speaker, on at least 30 topics , at

various clubs and retirement villages.

His topic for our November meeting will be 'Funny Dunnies'.

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NEWS FROM KATH & GREG

WELLBEING / MEDITATION Group

Tuesday 19th November

KATH RIDDELL’S

$5 Morning Tea

1 BEACON AVE GLENHAVEN/Cnr 91 GREENBANK AVE

10.30am

LOCAL WALKING GROUP

Tuesday 29th October

Meet for sign on 9.45 am for 10.00am departure at Kellyville Vil-lage Shops …

meet top car park beside Wrights Rd…In front of Woolworths

Easy walk along pathway to Bernie Mullane and back

Coffee at Kellyville Shops

thanks Kath

Tennis will be held at Bernie Mullane on Friday 15th November at 9.30am, your last opportunity for this year to join in the fun. Bring along a racquet and don’t forget a cap now that the days are getting warmer. $5 covers the cost of court hire and morning tea after the game. For more infor-mation contact Bev Potter.

TENNIS

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR

1st Probus Meeting

8th Cards / Mahjong

15th Tennis

19th Meditation

20th Movie Day

21st Cards 10am & 1.30pm

21st Cheese & Wine—The Finks

29th Xmas Lunch Allegro

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

2nd Derek Allison 6th Jen Swain 11th Bert Berry 17th Phil Rayner 18th Bob Hayhow 18th Irene Johnston 18th Liz van Miltenburg 19th Dennis Hall 22nd Theo Pronk 26th John Feeney

STITCH AND CHAT

There will be no Stitch & Chat in No-vember as it will be Melbourne Cup Day. The last Stitch & Chat for the year will be Tuesday 3rd December Cheers Anthea

LUCKY DOOR PRIZES

Lucky Door winners for October were John Arm-strong and Sue Poniewerka.

Congratulations to them both

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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 1st November

John Armstrong Bob Hayhow John Feeney Geoff Woodley

8847 0027 9836 2267 9659 4441 9636 5627

Friday 6th December

David Atkinson Peter McIlvride Greg Riddell Phil Rayner

9672 6076 9624 6839 8850 4816 0432 058 928

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 1st November

Lyn Armstrong Camille Thorn Neralee McGree

8847 0027 9639 3978 0447 654 607

Friday 6th December

Dani Woods Lorraine Duncan Peggy Low

9836 3393 9418 7549 0417 456 324

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 Kris Pannah 0418 100 757

krisp080@gmail.com

Vice President Ian Bowden 0410 615 962

iwb@tpg.com.au Secretary Desley Burgdorf 0488 707 378

drburgdorf47@gmail.com

Treasurer Derek Allison 0409 502 077

derann2@bigpond.com

Membership Officer Joan van den Burg 0427 971 945 & Apologies jcvandenburg@bigpond.com.au

Speakers Convenor Harry Wojtczak 9899 2755

orzelbialy77@yahoo.com.au

Outings & Events Officer Sue Poniewierka 0414 665 002

susiepon@bigpond.com

Newsletter Editor Chris Gardiner 0419 681 249

cga16705@bigpond.net.au

Liaison/Public Officer Peter Burgdorf 0437 537 703 pgburgdorf44@gmail.com Ex Officio Phil Reid 0418 526 439

pjreid@bigpond.com

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KEY CONTACTS

Refreshments Barbara Beach 0447 465 522 barbbeach82@gmail.com Webmaster Theo Pronk 0408 629 214 theo2155@gmail.com

Photography Panel Kerry Fink 0410 618 062 Kerry.fink3@bigpond.com

Allan Collins 9624 4462 allan-marg@bigpond.com

Margaret Harrison 0413 900 226 thisismargaret@bigpond.com

Welfare Officer Doreena Teoh (from Oct 31st) GROUP LEADERS

Book Exchange Margaret Collins 0418 474 127 allan-marg@bigpond.com

Caravan & Cabin Barry Potter 0401 176 078 barrybevpotter1@gmail.com

Cards & Games Jenny Eames jenny.anne@barryjames.net.au

0404 850 667

Cheese & Wine Jenise & Bruce McCredie 0419 804 678 0488 706 314 bruce.mccredie@bigpond.com jenise.mccredie@bigpond.com

Overseas Tours Interest Group Kerry Fink 0410 618 062 Kerry.fink3@bigpond.com

Joy Fink 0456 050 944 joyfink@bigpond.com

Stitch & Chat Anthea Osborne 0402 247 054

antheaos@hotmail.com

Tennis Bev Potter 0429 200 560 barrybevpotter1@gmail.com

Theatre Gloria McInnes 0409 329 813

allen_mcinnes@hotmail.com

Lee Thomas 0400 527 330 leethomas@bigpond.com

Walking Group and Wellbeing Sessions

Kath Riddell 8850 4816 kathridell2@bigpond.com.au

Greg Riddell 8850 4816 griddell49@bigpond.com.au