NEWSLETTER No. 254 August 21, 2012
President’s Report 21 August 2012
Good morning everyone! Hasn’t it been cold!!!!!
We had a very busy meeting last month with a short talk by Clive on their trip
to Burma and Tibet. As well, our speaker, Susi Prescott, gave an excellent
talk on her experiences in Arequipa, Peru, as a teacher in a primary school for
the poorest children. She also read excerpts from her book, “The Poet, The
Teacher and the Traveller.”
The July outing was a most interesting visit to The Museum of Fire at Penrith. Once
again we had a wonderful guide, the CEO of the Museum, who was exceptionally
informative and very keen on his subject; quite inspiring.
The Outing ladies are hoping that more of you will sign up for the outings as numbers
seem to be dwindling. The outing next week is to the NSW Mounted Police and St.
George Motor Boat Club for lunch. Please sign up today, and remember that guests are
also welcome.
We had quite a large group for lunch in Cammeray on the 31st. Thanks to John N
for this.
We had a good turn out for the August walk from Colloroy Plateau down to Narrabeen
Lake and around to The Tramshed, and enjoyed a lovely day, mostly sunny and not
much wind. Hopefully Spring will arrive properly soon!
Membership report: Regretfully, I have to report the deaths of John B and Rosemary
B, who both passed away in late May. Also, Marjorie S died last
month, having been a regular member since 2008. Our membership now stands at 53,
(20 men and 33 women).
August Borthdays
Dan Y 07, Ian Ss 10, Pamela G 12, Maurice O 12, Valerie W 13, Marlene T 18,
Dick L 19, and Joan C 20.
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
August 21: Jennifer Wilson, who will tell us about "The Origin of Nursery Rhymes."
September 18: Sandra Bates will let us into some secrets when she talks on "2013 at The Ensemble."
October 16: David Hazelwood, talking to us about Aged Care.
PROBUS WALKERS:
Sept. 11: Circular Quay to Parramatta Park/Gardens. Upon arriving at Parramatta by ferry
we will walk along the aboriginal scenes path along the river to the Parramatta Heritage
and Visitor Info Building. From there we will continue to the Tudor Gatehouse into
Parramatta Park and on to Old Government House for morning coffee. Walk continues past
Dairy Cottage and into the Cumberland State Hospital grounds where the Wisteria Spring
Festival is held. After looking around the gardens we return to the park and go to
Parramatta Leagues Club for lunch/refreshments. ID is required. Walk classed as ‘Easy,
some steps’. 2.5 hours. MEET at Wharf 5 Circular Quay at 9:15 am to catch the 9:30 am
Parramatta ferry.
OUTINGS:
August 28th: A visit to the NSW Mounted Police. Come along and see what is involved in
the training and care of these beautiful horses. Learn about the important role these horses
play within the police force. It will be an informative and fun day. Lunch will be at St.
George Motor Boat Club. Bus will leave at 9:30 am. Cost: $25.
This outing is in need of more attendees; please sign up today and come with us on this
really interesting outing. Friends and guests are most welcome to join us.
September 25th: The Japanese Gardens and Tea House, which is part of the Campbelltown
Art Gallery. These gardens were a special gift from Koshigaya, which is Campbelltown’s
sister city in Japan. It will be a great day, with the gardens in their spring glory and the
art gallery to explore. Names taken today. Lunch venue TBA. Bus will leave at 9:00 am.
Cost: $25.
Also note if anyone needs to get in touch with us regarding these outings, please contact
either Judy, 9411-7470, or Eleanor, 9983-1439.
Note: All our Probus meetings are generally held on the third Tuesday of every month. The
Committee meetings are conducted in the NSLC Bistro area, usuallty on the first Tuesday of the
month. Members are welcome to observe..
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