September 2026 newsletter 405
president’s report
At last, spring is in the air, and our outing to the Ku-ringai Chase Wildflower garden and the walk through the bushland from Artarmon to Cammeray benefited from great weather ( if a little windy at times during the walk!).
As I am sure you are all aware, October marks the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia. We are fortunate that North Sydney Council has generously donated $2000 towards a celebration of this landmark anniversary.
On Friday 2nd October, the Probus Cluster group is hosting a morning tea with entertainment provided at Crows Nest. Mary Ann has been involved in the planning, and it promises to be a great morning. You will have received an email several weeks ago advising of this. I hope to see many of you there. I would like to thank Mary Ann for all the great work she does on behalf of the club at the cluster.
Barbara B, President
membership
Membership is currently 58 in total 41 females and 17 males.
Please return Probus Club Health Check to Deon at the upcoming
meeting. Extra forms will be available at the meeting.
Deon C Membership Officer
september birthdays
Paul O,
Cynthia C,
Noel T,
Douglas I,
Annemarie R,
Anne P,
Peggy B
september movie
The movie will be on Tuesday 22nd
September at Cremorne Orpheum. Time
tba. PG rated, 80 minutes.
Maigret and the Dead Lover is a detective
story based on George Simenon’s beloved
Parisian detective - a French counterpart to
Agatha Christie’s Poirot. Time to be
advised.
Inspector Maigret, played by Denis
Podalydes in a tremendous performance, is
summoned to sort out the shooting death
of the former ambassador. This is a
compelling mystery that also serves as a
thoughtful examination of modern life’s key
concerns ie hierarchy, aging and the very
different worlds that money creates.
Peter WMovies Organiser
august movie report
On Tuesday 25th August several Probians met at Siborg Café for lunch then proceeded to the Cremorne Orpheum to watch “Holy Days”. A light hearted, fun movie with a good cast & beautiful scenery, set in New Zealand.
A very pleasant afternoon was had by all.
Susan Green on behalf of Peter Ware Movies Organiser
october outing
september outing report - ku-ring-gai wildflower gardens
Twenty-one members enjoyed the outing to the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens, with plenty to see and do throughout the morning.
Our visit began with some time to explore the nursery and Visitors Centre, where members could browse the plants and learn more about the gardens and the local environment.
We then enjoyed a delightful bush morning tea, complete with freshly made scones and jams prepared from native fruits. It was a lovely opportunity to relax and catch up with fellow members while enjoying the peaceful bushland surroundings.
After morning tea, we took a short walk through the gardens,
admiring the native bush and some of the sculptures displayed as
part of the Sculpture Trail. The sculptures were particularly
interesting, as each had been created from recycled and
repurposed materials and transformed into imaginative works of
art. They were displayed along the track to Dampier’s Clearing,
adding an artistic element to our bush walk.
The outing continued with an introduction to a variety of native
animals that are cared for in captivity at the Visitors Centre.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable outing, combining nature, art, local
wildlife and good company — a wonderful day.
Mary Ann I - co-organiser for outings
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mystery tour report
On Thursday 3rd September Margaret B & Susan G joined 30 other Northern Sydney Probians on a Mystery Tour, as guests of On Course Tours. An early start from Gordon Station had us all guessing where Mick the driver would take us to.
We were joined by Judith Dunn OAM, local historian, tour guide & public speaker. Our first stop was morning tea at Lake Parramatta. Originally Parramatta’s water supply, the dam & nature reserve has an abundance of wildlife, bushland, picnic facilities, walking
tracks & a cafe. Over the next few hours we drove & walked around the significant historical sites of Parramatta: The Gaol, Female Factory, Orphan Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Parramatta Park, Old Government House, Elizabeth & Experiment Farms, Western Sydney University, The Whitlam Library & Gallipoli Mosque.
Judith (dressed in period costume) entertained and informed us of the early history of the colony, the colourful characters, tragic tales, indigenous history, social & political customs of the day & much more. Mick then drove us around Rookwood Cemetery (largest in the Southern Hemisphere) whilst Judith kept us well entertained with her stories. It was all fascinating. Strathfield Golf Club was the venue for a delicious two course lunch & drinks.
A presentation by On Course Tours was followed by a brainstorming session to create the ideal Probus tour. We returned home with many ideas for new & interesting tours for our
member spotlight - Louise L
Editor’s Note: In this new section of the Probus Newsletter members are invited to share a short story about their life. The aim is simple: help us get to know each other better and to spark conversations. Here is Louise’s Story:
then and now
My name is Louise Le which is my maiden name as in the province of Quebec where I was married, a woman’s legal name is her name at birth. I was born in Ottawa Canada in a French speaking family, the eldest of four children.
I married in my early twenties and moved across the river to the province of Quebec where I had my daughter.
I worked as a social worker but later discovered a love of clay and became a potter. I taught pottery and had a shop where I promoted the local artists. These were meaningful years in my life. A successful career as a real estate agent followed until I met my present husband and moved to Luxembourg, then Australia.
Now I live with my husband Ted who shares my love of nature and the outdoors as well as a strong belief in doing all we can to age in good health. We travel together to remote locations where we discover different cultures and amazing natural wonders as well as regular trips to Canada to see our family including our grand daughter.
Walking, snorkelling and surf skiing are some activities that we share. I also love line dancing, Tai Chi, exercise classes, swimming and catching up with friends. I love music and enjoy live concerts and musicals.
I enjoy Probus for the social connections and learning possibilities it encourages through its numerous activities and talks.
I turned 80 this year but I feel I still have so much to discover and enjoy in life. Let’s all enjoy life together.
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our regular tuesday monthly schedule 1stTuesday outing
2nd Tuesday walk
3rd Tuesday committee meeting 9.15 am followed by general meeting 10.15 am 4th Tuesday movie
5th Tuesday picnic/lunch/other activity
dates for the diary: september, october
Tuesday 15 September, 9.15am Probus Committee meeting, followed by
Tuesday 15 September, 10.15am Probus General meeting, Northbridge Golf Club
Tuesday 22nd September 4th Tuesday Movie at Cremorne Orpheum. Maigret and the Dead Lover. Time tba.
Thursday 1st October from 9:30am. Morning Tea. North Sydney Council have provided funding for the 6 Probus Clubs of the North Sydney LGA to hold a 50th Anniversary celebration at the Crows Nest Centre. There will be a nominal charge to attend. More details will be supplied closer to the date.
Saturday 10th October 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - G & S Trial By Jury & The Savoyards. Shore School, North Sydney
Tuesday 13th October. Walk - Chatswood to Great Northern Hotel
preferred method of payment
(for all north sydney probus activities)
Probus bank account: BSB 032-099 Acc number 000
Information in Description: name of the activity and your name
probus north sydney blogspot
http://probusnorthsydney.blogspot.com/
probus nth sydney general email address: probusnthsyd@gmail.com
