THE PROBUS CLUB OF NORTH SYDNEY Newsletter 397 20 February, 2026
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Barbara B
March is rapidly approaching, bringing our Annual General Meeting, and election of officeholders for the forthcoming year. I would like to encourage anyone who is able to contribute a few hours each month to consider taking on a position on the committee.
Taking part in the club as a committee member gives you the opportunity to influence the activities the club offers and to contribute to the social calendar development. It is your chance to support the club and make a real difference.
There are a number of positions which will need filling in March. If you are interested in any of the positions which are becoming vacant, please take the opportunity to talk to those committee members who are stepping down to learn more about their role. The sad reality is that if no-one nominates for a role, the number of activities we currently enjoy may have to be reduced.
I would like to thank Douglas for stepping in at the last minute in January to run both the committee and general meeting in my
last minute absence. I look forward to seeing everyone at our February meeting.
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MEMBERSHIP - Lyn M
Current membership is 55. We have a number of people interested in joining so we may have some new members soon.
WELFARE - Jackie M
Remember to call Jackie (0412 836 997) if you know of any members needing welfare support.
Some members contacted are busy with other commitments but hope to soon attend meetings again. Attendance is a problem for some members who no longer drive.
Penny W is doing well after hip replacement surgery.
Noreen is recuperating and thanks Probus members for their good wishes. She is looking forward to returning as soon as she can.
BIRTHDAYS
February: 11 Norman McN 25 Noreen B 26 Brenda O; 29 John G
SPEAKERS - Patrick W
• This month our Speaker will be Gabi Macaulay who will tell us about the lives of First Responder Nurses.
• There won’t be an external Speaker in March, due to our AGM. Douglas Irvin has volunteered to show a video on speleology.
WALK - Lindsay K
Our first walk for the year is the new Greenway Walk 10 March, in the inner west. We will meet at the Two Penny cafe, next door to Eternity Cafe, in the Grand Concourse of Central Railway station at 10am for coffee. We will be catching the 10.38am Light Rail to Dulwich Hill. We will be getting off at Hawthorn Stop to commence our walk to Dulwich Hill.
It is an easy walk mostly flat, but with occasional stairs It will take about an hour and 20 minutes to walk to Dulwich Hill. It is less than 5 kms. There are art
installations and historical sights to stop and look at on the way plus parks. We should arrive at Dulwich Hill by 12.30 where we will have lunch at Busy Bees Cafe. Looking forward to seeing you there. We will return via the Light Rail. Anyone wanting to come via ferry (Pyrmont Wharf), should be at the Pyrmont Bay Light Rail stop before 10.48 am.
Last walk - Mosman Bay to Cremorne
OUTINGS - Jocelyn M
The outing on 3 February to the Sydney Museum’s Unearthed exhibition was attended by 13 members who met for a coffee in the sunny forecourt prior to enjoying this historical exhibition.
Our visit included two 10 minute talks, one about the Museum itself and one an introduction to the Unearthed Exhibition. The exhibition included a fascinating documentary on the archaeological dig held at the site from 1983 to 1991. We were then free to explore the exhibits at our leisure. At noon we met for a tasty lunch in the forecourt of the Museum.
MOVIES - Peter W ��
This month’s film on 24 Tuesday February at the Orpheum, at a time to be advised, is Marty Supreme. It stars Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow and has been described as an exhilarating sports comedy, involving ping pong. It has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards.
CHANGE OF OUTING - Robin S CANCELLATION OF NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY TRIP 3 March
We are now planning to go to Woy Woy for fish and chips at Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf and watch pelicans being fed. Meet at Central Station Platform 8 at 10:50am ( please check on arrival to Central as they sometimes change the platforms). We will arrive at Woy Woy at 12:04pm
It is a short 5 minute level walk from the station to Fisherman’s Wharf.
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PROBUS PICNIC - Proposed by Douglas
Tuesday 31 March at Tunks Park. This is a 5th Tuesday activity.
Bring your own finger food and drinks to share. Bring your own plate, glass and chair.
There should be a coffee van at the Park. Another Probus Club will be invited to share the joy with us.
CLUSTER MUSTER - Mary Ann Our next cluster meeting is to be held on Monday 23 February. Please give me any feedback to share with other clubs. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Probus and all clubs are encouraged to celebrate this milestone.
‘MAGIC NUMBER’ REMINDER
For anyone who needs a reminder on how to obtain the Transport Code: please speak to Lyn, who will give you a refresher and a printed handout. Having the ‘magic number’ makes the Community bus trip cheaper for everyone.
Probus usual Tuesday monthly schedule
1st Tuesday outing
2nd Tuesday walk
3rd Tuesday committee meeting 9.15am followed by general meeting 10.15 am
4th Tuesday movie
5th Tuesday picnic/lunch/other activity
PREFERRED METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ALL PROBUS ACTIVITIES Probus bank account:
BSB 032-099
Acc number
Information in Description: name of the activity and your name.
DATES FOR THE DIARY: FEBRUARY, MARCH
Tuesday 17 February, 9.15am Committee meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 17 February, 10.15am Probus general meeting,
Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 24 February, film, Marty Supreme, Cremorne Orpheum, Details TBC. See p. 2
Tuesday 3 March Woy Way outing See p.2
Tuesday 10 March walk Gateway walk, Dulwich Hill. See p.2
Tuesday 17 March, 9.15 Probus Committee, followed by 10.15 am Probus general meeting,
Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 31 March picnic Tunks Park. See p.3
