Probus North Sydney

September 2011 Newsletter

President’s Report 20th September 2011

A warm welcome to all members and guests.
At the August meeting we had a talk by Anne Goodrick on family law, in particular the
need to have a will and for continuing powers of attorney to be put in place whilst we
are still fully in possession of our faculties.
The monthly outing this month was to the Powerhouse Discovery Centre Collection
Stores, which is where the Powerhouse store all its collection which it is unable to
exhibit at its main museum in town.
As many of you probably know, most museums have a vast quantity of items which
cannot be exhibited due to limited space at the main museum and the Powerhouse
Museum is no exception.
One interesting thing I discovered was that the museum dates back to the Great
Exhibition at Sydney in the nineteenth century, so it has a huge inventory and we were
only able to see a very small percentage of its treasures. It was a fascinating
experience but unfortunately we were unable to fill the bus on this occasion and this
was a pity.
The outing this month is to Bowral to see the Spring flowers and this should be
another interesting outing.

Membership Report
The current membership is 61, (36 women and 25 men). New members: Jack T,
Robeyne B, and Bir S

Many happy returns for your birthday in the month of September:
John B 18, Polly G 29, Robyn M 30.
 
PROGRAM of ACTIVITIES


MONTHLY MEETINGS:
Sept. 20: John Williams, antique dealer and autioneer, will give valuations for
items brought in by members.

Oct. 18: Phillip Bailey will speak on the life of Yehudi Menuhin.

Nov. 15: Judy Hawkins will speak about her family on the First Fleet. The title of
her talk is, “From Jailbird to Judge in Seven Generations.”

Jan. 17: Dr. Colquhoun, whose talk is entitled, “Dementia: Fear and Hope.”

Feb. 21: Dr. Ron Houghton, a pilot in WW2 and also an ex-Qantas pilot, will speak
on “The New World of Aviation.”

PROBUS WALKERS:

Oct. 11: Brighton-le-Sands to Dolls Point. We will take the train to Rockdale then a
bus to Brighton-le-Sands and walk along the shoreline to Dolls Point. A very easy flat
walk, finishing at the Dolls Point RSL Club for refreshments. Return to the city via bus
and train, or bus only. Easy walking. Approximately 3.5 km. Meet at Town Hall
Station Platform 4 at 9:30 a.m. To catch the 9:44 train to Rockdale.

OUTINGS

Sept. 27: A Trip to Bowral to see the Tulips $25. Morning tea in Mittagong, then
on to Bowral to see the splendid blossoms and flowers. Lunch at Mittagong, then on o visit the Sturt Gallery. I think this trip is nearly full. Jill is very kindly looking after you as I will be away. Leaving at 9 a.m. sharp!

Oct. 25: Tanglin Lodge Alpacas $25. Tanglin Lodge is a working Alpaca farm.
On arrival we will have a delicious Morning Tea sitting under cover watching the
antics of Alpacas. We will have a chance to touch one whilst listening to a talk on
Alpacas. There is also a gift shop so there is plenty to look at and consider. Bring
your cameras. Lunch at own expense in a local club. Leaving 9 a.m. Sharp!

Note:
1. All our functions are generally held on the third Tuesday of every month.
2. Committee meetings are conducted in the NSLC Bistro area on the first Tuesday of
the month. Members are welcome to observe.