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Penn West News and Views No. 158, Oct 2016

Penn West News and Views The Newsletter of the Combined Probus Club of West Pennant Hills

President’s Message

After our Induction Ceremony this month our membership will have risen to near maximum. It may therefore be timely for members to be reminded to wear name badges at each meeting and outing as we have so many new members in our club it makes recognition so much more friendly.

If by chance you have mislaid your name badge Marjorie Seaton will be only too happy to order a new one for you.

As mentioned last meeting, the management team will make a decision as to which CPR course we think suitable for our needs. After this they will place an expression of interest sheet on the front table for those who are interested in doing the course to record their names.

I believe the “Walkers Spring Getaway” at the Entrance in September was a big success. Thanks go to Colleen and Eric Woodhead for making this outing so enjoyable.

October is also a popular month for “Getaways” as well. The Bowlers are looking forward to their “Away Trip” to Foresters Beach and the Caravan and Cabin Group are off to Oberon and we wish them all a happy time.

I hope by now you have sent your legal questions to Margaret Goddard ( email: [email protected]) so that she can collate them to present to our guest speaker this month (Nicholas Cowdery QC).

This month will be the last “luck door prize” for this year. We will commence again in January.

For contributions, contact Bob Dickerson at: [email protected] or ph:9634 7108 or 0419 991 623

What’s Happening in the coming months

October 12 Sydney Institute of Marine Science

October 27 - 28 Bowlers Away Trip

October 24 - 29 Caravaners & Cabin Groups trip to Oberon

November 1 Melbourne Cup Luncheon

November 22 Cruise on the Macquarie Princess

November 25 or26 Schools Spectacular

December 6 Christmas Luncheon - Springfield House

January 4, 2017Aladdin the Musical

Incorporation Number 9880412 Accreditation Number 2217 Registration Number 56900 Foundation Meeting 3rd June 2003 Incorporated 8th September 2003 “Unity” Club Website: www.probuswph.org.au

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NEXT MEETING – Tuesday 4th October - 9.45 am - at West Pennant Hills Valley Community Centre. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

ROSTERS (Di Cox-Taylor) HALL

KITCHEN

Members rostered for setting up the hall or morning tea duties, are requested to find their own replacement if they are unable to perform these duties. Please note that those on roster are required to start no later than 9:00am. Duties include restoring the hall and kitchen to their original condition. Kitchen ladies please arrive at 9am to have the procedure and various tasks explained including the clean up.

If you feel that you are medically or physically incapable of helping with the hall setup or kitchen duties, please let the Welfare Officer (Di Cox-Taylor - [email protected]) know so that your name can be removed from the list.

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GUEST SPEAKERS (Margaret Goddard)

October November December

Graham Osborn Rob Cooper Bernie Douglas

Warwick Pidgeon Don Burgess Wal Dover

Colin Brown Andrew Clarke Bob Dunning

October November November

Ann Osborn No Morning Tea No Morning Tea

Robin Kelly Melbourne Cup Christmas Luncheon

Margaret Brown No Morning Tea No Morning Tea

October Nick Cowdrey QC Legal Questions and Answers

November Melbourne Cup No Speaker

December Christmas Luncheon No Speaker


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Membership Matters (Marjorie Seaton)

Membership Matters

New Attendance Procedure

This month we will be trialling a new way for you to show that you have attended the meeting. We are asking that you sign-in for yourself. Name sheets will be placed on the table in the foyer. Please place a tick against your name to show that you’ve attended the meeting. If someone has given you an apology for the current meeting then please place an “A” against that person’s name. There will also be a book for visitors to record their attendance and a sheet for noting apologies or leave requests for future meetings. But, you can always call me or drop me an email with your apologies or leave requests. One of us will be there to welcome you and hand out lucky door prize tickets to members. So, just to re-cap:

• Place a tick against your name to show that you’ve attended the meeting.

• Place an “A” against someone else’s name if they have given you an apology for the meeting.

• Note future apologies/leave requests on the separate sheet provided or call/email me.

• Visitors should sign the visitor’s book.

Responsibilities of Members

Meeting Absence. Thank you to all those who have sent apologies to me for this month’s meeting. Please contact me if you are aware that you will be/have been absent for unavoidable reasons [i.e. medical, travel, care-giver etc.] for 2 or more meetings. You can be granted 'Leave of Absence'. This means that your 50% attendance requirement at monthly meetings will NOT be adversely affected by those absences.

Keep in Touch. Please let me know if you change your address, email, telephones, or emergency contact details.

Membership Officer

Marjorie at [email protected] 9634 4939 or 0412927505

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Welfare (Di Cox-Taylor)

Robyn Handel has been in hospital and is recovering now at home. A get well card was sent to Robyn from us all.

Terri and Bob Williams are currently overseas. Unfortunately Terri has been admitted to hospital in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Our thoughts are with them both.

Please let me know if you hear of anyone who is ill or in need of assistance.

Go safely and keep active.

Di Cox-Taylor


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Money Matters - From the Treasurer (Barbara Burgess, acting for Shirley Norton)

It would be helpful if members filled out the outings forms before the meeting and came prepared.

There are three methods of payment: Cheque, Cash or Electronic Transfer.

Thank you and enjoy your club outings.

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Special Events (Dale Taylor)

The following Special Events are scheduled:

1. Melbourne Cup Luncheon - Tuesday 1st November, 12.30 pm at the Epping Club. Cost $70 pp. (See September Newsletter for a copy of the flyer). Pay at the October meeting or by direct debit,

2. Christmas Lunch - Tuesday 6th December ,12.00 pm at Springfield House. Cost $54 pp. Pay at the October or November meetings or by direct debit,

A copy of the menu for the Christmas Luncheon is shown below:



Outings (Colleen Woodhead)

October Sydney Institute of Marine Science Date: Wednesday 12th October Cost: $20 pp includes morning tea Address: Building 19 Chowder Bay Road Mosman “An Underwater Tour without getting Wet” The program consists of an informative presentation by one of the Institutes scientists followed by morning tea, then a facilities tour and a visit to the Sims Discovery Centre. There is parking near but it is metered. Travel by bus or train to Wynyard, from York Street cross the park to Carrington Street go to Stand A to catch the 244 bus at 9-41am which will get us to Chowder Bay Road outside the institute at 10-13am, the tour starts at 10-30am. The tour takes 2 hours.

Across the road from the Institute is the Drift Café and they have emailed their menu for a light lunch. I will bring the menu to the meeting and if people wish to go there I can book for 12-45pm. The return buses to Wynyard run every hour on the ½ hour.

Please book and pay at the October Meeting. We need a minimum of 25 people for this outing to go ahead. November Fish N Chips plus 1½ hour cruise on the Historic Macquarie Princess Date: Tuesday 22nd November Cost: $31 pp Address: Berowra Marina, 199 Bay Road, Berowra.

Enjoy Fish N Chips plus Dessert at the Berowra Café then board the Macquarie Princess for a 1 ½ hour scenic cruise, tea and percolated coffee are included. A bar is on board with reasonably priced drinks, not included in the $31.

Arrive at Berowra at 11-30am for lunch, board the Macquarie Princess at 1-00pm return at 2-30pm.

Please book and pay at the October and November meetings.

Colleen


A senior citizen in Tasmania was overheard saying, “When the end of the world comes, I hope to be here.” When asked why, he replied, “I’d rather be in Tasmania ‘cause everything happens in Tasmania 20 years later than in the rest of the world.”


Trips Away (Wal Dover)

No report this month.

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Reports

Monday Mah Jong (Maris Wild) Only one result for this month as our next Monday meeting for Mah Jong is not until Sept.26.

The winners for our September 12 meeting were; Lyn Tidbury with 11,000 Vivienne Truelove with 10,000 Angela Crowe with 7,300

Thursday Mah Jong (Pam & Russ Riddell deputising for Terri & Bob Williams) While the cats away the mice do play. The honourable Mr and Mrs Mahjong will return for our next Mahjong day.

1st September saw strong results with one Judith Reidy winning the day with 12400 points followed by Gwen baker with 5000 points, Robyn Kelly on 4100 and a tie on 3500 for Barbara Taylor and Pat Jackson. The less said about the men's performance the better.

15th September saw a very small number of players with one HUGE score. Robyn Dalton amassed 30000 points. Gwen Baker had a very creditable 10600 and Julia Sinclair with 3700 points.

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Walking Group (Eric Woodhead)

Nurragingy Reserve – Tuesday 11th October, 2016

Meet at the WPH Community Centre by 9.45am to carpool for our drive to the Nurragingy Reserve, Knox Road, Doonside.

The name "Nurragingy" commemorates one of the two Aborigines of the Dharruk tribe who received the first land grant to natives from Governor Macquarie in 1819.

The other title holder was Colebee, whose name has been given to the Centre within the Reserve.



An easy pleasant ~ 1½ hour walk around the park which has a variety of bush, gardens & interesting sights.

Lunch at the Lakeside Kiosk, menu available at the 4th Oct meeting, for you to choose or bring your own sandwich/snack – plenty of seating.

We just need fine weather.

Interest form at the October meeting.

A big THANK YOU to all who joined in our “Spring Get-Away” last month to The Entrance.

Despite the depressing forecasts we were fortunate to enjoy good weather for our walks and we believe our various dining experiences were all enjoyable.

Thanks too for those who “donated” their rooms for Happy Hour, and judging by the noise level they were very HAPPY!

Thanks again, Colleen & Eric

Eric Woodhead 9894 1663 0411 731 66

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Movie group (Hilda Somerfield)

Movie 1 – Sully

This is a fabulous film and definitely a ‘must see’. The movie is the true story of the emergency landing of the American Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in New York on 15th January 2009. The Pilot Chesley Sullenberg is played by Tom Hanks who does a great job.

Here are some Critic reviews.

• A remarkable true story that inspires confidence not only in its leading man, but in honest hard-working Americans everywhere.

• An impressive achievement, a portrait of a good man whose heroism lay in having the right stuff and knowing how to use it during a small eternity of looming chaos and unprecedented peril.

Director: Clint Eastwood

Movie 2 – Bridget Jones’s Baby

I just loved this sequel to the other two Bridget Jones movies. It was laughter all the way through. If you enjoyed the previous two movies then don’t miss this one. The new addition of Patrick Dempsey to Bridget’s world makes this film so much fun and you don’t miss Hugh Grant at all.



Here are some Critic reviews.

• Broad gags, choice turns, and some terrific slapstick involving a hospital revolving door elevate a possibly opportunistic outing into a solid and satisfying comeback.

• More than a match for the original, the third outing for Bridget has a solid story with holes you’ll forgive thanks to the much-missed onscreen magic created by a Director and her leading woman.

Director: Sharon Maguire

The Metropolitan Opera at Castle Hill - (Report from Vivi-anne Logan)


Hilda Mobile: 0409 653 907

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Bowling Along (Carol and Bob Dunning)

On Friday September 9th we played our last Competition for the year. It was a perfect day for bowling and we had perfect results this time as well. The Majors Team of George Winter, Dennis Little and Shylie Little (Skip) had a very convincing win. The Minors Team consisted of Ros Ward, Barbara Shannon and skipped by Barrie Steddy. This was quite a close game throughout but on his last bowl of the day, Barrie Steddy put down a brilliant shot to win the end and also the match. This meant that on a countback they were successful in winning the Minors Shield for 2016. Well done to the Minors Team. We all had a great game of bowls and enjoyed the company of like minded Probarians. Congratulations to all who participated throughout the year.

We are holding our Annual Away Trip for 2016 at The Central Coast. We are staying at Forresters Beach Resort and playing bowls at Wamberal and also The Entrance. The dates are Thursday 27th and Friday 28th October. This will be our 9th Bowling Trip since we started our Lawn Bowls Activity Group.

We still have vacancies for any of our Bowlers who have not yet registered to join us for this event.

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Book Club (Brian Wild)


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Craft Group (Lynne Horne and Mary Laughton)


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Theatre Group (Lee Freeman)

I have reserved 20 seats for Aladdin the musical and to advise those who were not present at the meeting it is January 2017 Wednesday 4th at 1pm. There are no concession prices for Saturday matinee so to have it in the school holidays I needed to reserve this date.

Final payment for this has to definitely be the November meeting, as Shirley needs to have full payment so that I can pay the very next day. Anyone who intends to send a cheque or transfer funds, needs to ensure that Shirley has the amount in the bank. I will receive an email that evening to confirm who has paid.

If you have transferred funds prior to November meeting will you please email me to advise you have done so.

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Golf Group (Lawrie Hayes, Michael Hope, Bob Smealie and Howard Thackray)

With torrential rain on Sunday we thought there wasn’t much chance of playing at Windsor on Monday the 19th. However the morning dawned clear and bright and we had an enjoyable game under sunny skies.

Our numbers were down with some of our usual golfers on holidays. The newest member of our group, Jim Molesworth, and I won the front nine and Bob Smealie and John Goddard the back nine.

The “girls”, played 9 holes with Sandra McGuiness winning the Ladies nearest the pin 2nd shot (over a treacherous water hazard) however the men all failed to reach the green on their first shot.

A convivial lunch in the club house followed the game and we now look forward to next month at Turramurra on the 17th of October.

It was good to have Les McGuiness join us for lunch.

Michael Hope


A blonde was bragging about her knowledge of state capitals. She proudly says, 'Go ahead, ask me, I know all of them.' A friend says, 'OK, what's the capital of Queensland ?' The blonde replies, 'Oh, that's easy: Q.'



EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE OVER 60 & UNDER 100

Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room at each side. With a 5-kg potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a full minute, and then relax. Each day you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-kg potato bags. Then try 50-kg potato bags and eventually try to get to where you can lift a 100-kg potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I'm at this level). After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag.

A married couple were asleep when the phone rang at 2 in the morning. The wife (undoubtedly blonde), picked up the phone, listened a moment and said 'How should I know, that's 200 miles from here!' and hung up. The husband said, 'Who was that?' The wife said, 'I don't know, some woman wanting to know if the coast is clear.’

Returning home from work, a blonde was shocked to find her house ransacked and burgled. She telephoned the police at once and reported the crime. The police dispatcher broadcast the call on the radio, and a Dog Squad, patrolling nearby was the first to respond. As the officer approached the house with his dog on a leash, the blonde ran out on the porch, shuddered at the sight of the cop and his dog, then sat down on the steps. Putting her face in her hands, she moaned, 'I come home to find all my possessions stolen. I call the police for help, and what do they do? They send me a BLIND policeman.'


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Regular Activities

Members Meeting 1st Tuesday of Month 9:45 am West Pennant Hills Community Centre

Book Club Every 6 Weeks Members Home

Book Exchange At the members meeting

Bridge Club 1st and 3rd Wednesday

1:30 pm Dural Country Club

Caravan Camping and Cabin Club

Two or three times a year

See Notice Various

Craft Group 4th Wednesday 1:30 pm Dural Country Club

Dinner Club January, March, July, September, November

See Notice Various

Golf Club 3rd Monday See Notice Various

Lawn Bowls 1st and 3rd Friday 9:15 am Castle Hill Bowling Club

Mah Jong {Monday} 2nd & 4th Monday 1:15 pm Dural Country Club

Mah Jong {Thursday} 1st and 3rd Thursday 1:15 pm Dural Country Club

Movie Club 3rd Tuesday See Notice See Notice

Theatre Group As per theatre schedules

See Notice Various Theatres

Walking Club 2nd Tuesday Various Various


Risk Management MUST READ

Members must consider their personal capabilities before undertaking any activities with the Club. This includes both housekeeping duties and organised activities such as clubs, groups, trips or walks. It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that they are physically capable of undertaking a particular activity. In particular, please advise the Welfare Officer (Di Cox-Taylor) if you feel that your medical condition precludes you from helping in the hall set up and kitchen rosters.

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