NEWSLETTER No. 255 October 16, 2012
President’s Report 16 October 2012.
Good morning members and visitors. As always, it is lovely to see you here.
Last month we were all enthralled by Sandra Bates and her tales of the Ensemble Theatre’s
productions, past and present. A very inspiring and off-the-cuff talk. Many thanks to Sandra.
Fourteen of us had a pleasant outing to Campbelltown via the Botanic Garden at Mount Annan
which is probably worth visiting all on its own. At Campbelltown, we visited The Japanese
Garden, The Sculpture Garden and The Art Gallery, which had a lot of us agog with the modern
performance art exhibited. Were we repulsed or intrigued? After lunch, we visited the Information
Centre and its little museum, which is charming.
I for one look forward to the outings regardless of the destination as it is always somewhere I
would not go on my own. It is also a day out and the camaraderie is so pleasant. Marie, Eleanor
and Judy put a lot of effort into our outings and we would really like to see as much participation
as possible. This month they are arranging an outing by train so there is minimal expense, and
next month we will go the the Ken Duncan Gallery which will be an easy day. Please sign up.
Our Christmas funcion is only two months away! It will be at Mandalay on December 11th, 12:00
for 12:30. Choice of menu–two mains and two desserts, plus the usual drinks and canapes on
arrival, wine with the meal, and cheese, crackers and chocolates after. Cost will be $60 for club
members, and $65 for guests and we hope to see as many of you and your guests as possible.
Marie and Co. Have the forms today for your choice. Please pay today or by next month’s meeting
at the latest.
I have it on good authority that the Art and About photographic exhibit in Hyde Park is well worth
the visit and is on until October 21st.
Once again, eleven of us had a wonderful walk last week from Huntley’s Point to Gladesville
via the Environmental Walk, and quiet streets with charming homes and gardens for us to
enjoy. We then thoroughly enjoyed a lovely lunch at Bistro Meme in Gladesville–highly
recommended.
Membership report: Our current membership is now 51 (18 men and 33 women). Nigel
Colledge has recently sent an email of resignation from overseas, announcing he will not be
returning to Australia for personal reasons.
Ocotber Birthdays:
Peter M 8, Marie W 14,
Eleanor S 26, Jenny S 27, and Tony K 30.
THE PROBUS CLUB OF NORTH SYDNEY
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY MEETINGS:
October 16: David Hazelwood will speak to us about Aged Care.
November 20: John Bliss, a member of the Geographical Society of NSW, will present
an illustrated talk on “The Game Parks of East Africa.”
PROBUS WALKERS:
Nov. 13th 2012: Bronte to Bondi Beach. This walk will commence at Bronte and follow
the coastal path to Bondi Beach. In previous years our walk has coincided with the
Sculpture by the Sea, but this year we will miss out as the exhibits finish on the 4th
November. The path has a gradient classed as medium with many steps.
Lunch/refreshments will be at the Icebergs Club (photo ID required). MEET at Liverpool
St., (just around the corner from Museum Station, Elizabeth St.) at 9:20 am to catch
the 9:35 am 378 bus to Bronte Beach.
OUTINGS:
Tuesday, October 23rd: This outing is a train trip to beautiful Leura in the Blue
Mountains. Meeting at Central Station at the Blue Mountains station (Country) at 8:55
am to catch the 9:09 am train. In Leura you can browse the antique shops, art galleries,
book-stores, co-op shop in the main street, boutiques, fine woodwork gallery and the
Josophan’s award-winning chocolate shop. Have lunch in a cafe before meeting at the
station at 2:15 pm to catch the 2:30 pm train back to Central. It will be an adventurous
exciting day.
Tuesday, October 27th: The outing to the Ken Duncan Photographic Museum has been
transferred to November. There will be a short guided tour of the gallery plus the
opportunity to see one of Ken’s breath-taking audio visual presentations in the
comfortable small theatre. Ken Duncan is Australia’s leading panoramic photographer.
This is a great outing, not to be missed, and comes highly recommended. Testimonials
can be checked out at www.kenduncan.com. Lunch will be at Diggers Club at the
Entrance. Cost of $30 includes entry to the museum. Bus leaves at 9.00 am.
The Restaurant Outing is on October 30th at 7 for 7:30 pm at Bar Fredo, 504 Miller
Street, Cammeray. BYO and Licensed. Please sign up today, or let John Nixon know
(9929-6059) in advance for the booking.
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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