June 2026 Newsletter 402
PROBUS CLUB NORTH SYDNEY
president’s report
In this month’s report I need to focus on some changes which have been made in the
catering at Northbridge Golf Club. Many of you who stay for lunch at the club after our
monthly meeting will have experienced significant delays in food service. The club
management and catering team have been aware of this for some time, and agreed that
we could order our meals earlier in the day to take pressure off the bar staff and the
kitchen. Despite this, significant delays have continued, leaving some people waiting for
their meal when most people have finished.
Northbridge Golf Club has recently engaged an external caterer, Lusso Kitchen to
manage catering for the club. Lusso Kitchen has introduced a new bistro menu. The
caterer has written to us this week advising that they can provide optimal service to
members by reducing the available menu options to a maximum of three items from the
bistro menu, and our orders are placed at least 24 hours prior to to the monthly meeting.
This would mean that each month, someone would have to take responsibility for
selecting the three menu options, members selecting their preferred choice, and sending
their choice to the person taking responsibility for submitting the orders in a spreadsheet
(the approach preferred by the caterers). Alternatively the menu selections for the month
could be circulated and individuals could email the caterer directly with their name and
menu selection.
You will still have the option of ordering on the day of the meeting from the full bistro
menu, but it has been made clear that prompt service cannot be
guaranteed if you choose to do this.
We will be discussing the logistics of adopting the caterer’s preferred approach at next
weeks meeting. I look forward to discussing this with you on Tuesday. The new menu is
attached below for your information.
Barbara B, President
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(GF) - indicates gluten free meal (V) - indicates vegetarian meal (VO, GFO) - vegetarian or gluten free option available on request.
Seafood Labels: (A) - Australian (I) - International (M) - Mixed
FOOD ALLERGY WARNING
Our menu items may contain or come into contact with allergens like milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. While we do
our best to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee allergen-free food. Please speak to a staff member if you have concerns.
STARTERS
GARLIC BREAD (V) ................................................................................................8
CHIPS & AIOLI (V) ...............................................................................................10
WEDGES (V)
Served with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce ........................................12
ARANCINI BALLS (x3)
With peas, minced beef & mozzarella
cheese served on a Napoletana sauce ............................................................17
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI (I)
Baby calamari lightly floured & fried .................................................................22
GARLIC PRAWNS (I)
Fresh prawns sautéed in garlic, served in a rich
tomato sauce ...........................................................................................................................22
SALADS
POKÉ BOWL
Brown rice, seaweed, pickled ginger & radish, grated carrot,
edamame, cabbage, sesame dressing
Katsu Chicken .........................................................................................................................25
Miso Eggplant .........................................................................................................................25
CAESAR SALAD (V, GFO)
Cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, boiled egg,
parmesan & ranch dressing........................................................................................19
Add Chicken ................................................................................................................................5
Add Prawns (I) .............................................................................................................................7
SANDWICHES
& BURGERS
HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO SANDWICH
Served on Turkish bread ..............................................................................................10
BLAT
Bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado on toasted
Turkish bread served with chips .............................................................................20
CLASSIC BEEF BURGER
150g beef patty, onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese,
pickles & mustard aioli served with chips .....................................................25
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
Fried chicken, chipotle mayo, cos lettuce
& pickles served with chips ........................................................................................25
MAINS
BEEF BURGUNDY PIE
Served with mash, gravy & salad ............................................................................20
FISH & CHIPS (A)
Beer battered flathead with chips & salad .................................................. 28
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Topped with ham, cheese & Napoletana
sauce served with chips & salad ............................................................................28
HOMEMADE CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Topped with fresh parmesan, served with chips
& salad ..........................................................................................................................................26
PENNE BOSCAIOLA (GFO)
Creamy white sauce with mushroom,
bacon & shallots ...................................................................................................................25
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE (GFO)
Homemade traditional bolognese sauce ......................................................27
LAMB SOUVLAKI
Marinated lamb shoulder skewers served
with chips, salad, pita bread & tzatziki ............................................................33
RUMP STEAK
Served with chips & salad .............................................................................................32
DESSERTS
CHEESECAKE
Served with vanilla ice cream ...................................................................................13
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE
Served with vanilla ice cream .....................................................................................13
SAUCES
MUSHROOM SAUCE (GF) .................................................................... 3
GRAVY (GF) ....................................................................................................................... 3
KIDS
CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPS ................................................15
FISH BITES (I) ..............................................................................................................15
PENNE PASTA BOLOGNESE (GFO) .....................................15
BISTRO MENU
membership
Membership is currently 59 members 41 females and 18 males.
Members who have completed the Probus Club Health Check
survey, please return to Deon. Extra forms will be available at the
upcoming meeting.
Deon C Membership Officer
speakers
This month's speaker is Georgia Holmes who
will give a talk entitled 'Organising Your
Home'. Hopefully she will have many useful
tips on decluttering!
In July our speaker is Charles Fellner who will
speak on something we should all be wary of
nowadays - 'Scam Awareness’.
Patrick W on behalf of Ivan B, Speakers
Organiser
june birthdays
Judy C,
Ivan B,
Judy M,
Susan G,
Sally T
Barbara B
Louise L
june walk
Twelve intrepid Probians met at The Third Rail at Waverton for coffee. We set off in glorious winter weather to stroll down to the Coal Loader. There the lighthouse replenishment ship the Cape Don is slowly rotting away. Such a loss of history. Then around the loop road in the Balls Head Reserve. The walk offered two short cuts which some took up. After many stairs There was viewing platform overlooking the Harbour. A narrow road led us past a house that looked like a scene from the film Deliverance. We all ended up at the Third Rail with everyone accounted for.
We will be away for the next two meetings with Lindsay and Mary stepping up to help. Douglas Irvin, Walks Organiser
july walk
Details TBA
Douglas I, Walks Organiser
MOVIES
This month’s film on Tuesday 23 June, at a time to
be advised, is The Christophers which is showing at
the Orpheum.
The estranged children of a once famous artist hire
a forger to complete his unfinished works so that
they can be “discovered” and sold after his death.
The film is a sharp, darkly comic exploration of art,
legacy and deception, led by Ian McKellen and
Emmy winner Michael Coel.
It has received some good reviews for its clever
gamesmanship and the film’s deeper philosophical
look at the value of art and the marketplace.
Peter Ware Movies Organiser
june outing - report
On a bleak with spotting rain day,
24 of our members were joined
by 7 members from Lane Cove
and 4 members from Waverton
Probus clubs making 35 Probians
in all travelled to ANSTO
Research Facility.
Our OnCourse Tours driver, Peter,
gave us a running commentary
regarding places of interest on
our way to Lucas Heights.
We were informed about nuclear science and its application to health, the environment and technology. Our guide told us that the Nuclear Medicine Department at Royal North Shore Hospital is rated as best in the world.
Many remarked that the outing was very informative and interesting. Robin Solomon, Outings Co-Organiser
july outing
Banquet at “Infuzions” Restaurant, Cammeray - 7th July 2026.
We currently have 23 paid-up members for this Outing. 3 persons who have indicated an interest but have yet to pay.
There is still room for a few more so If you are interested in coming along please make a payment of $48 to the Probus bank account (don’t forget to mark it “Banquet payment”). Our cut-off date for this Outing will be Tuesday 23 June.
Jocelyn M Outings Organiser
august outing
4th August 2026 - On Course Outing to Nan Tien Temple and Wollongong This tour includes morning tea, lunch, an extensive tour of the Temple and gardens, a Tai Chi lesson and a brief tour of the Wollongong district. To date, we have 14 people interested in this Outing. We need a minimum of 20 people (cost $103) or 30 people (cost $85). It is intended to open this outing to other Probus groups so if you would like to go please let Jocelyn or Robin know ASAP.
Jocelyn Millet Outings Organiser
september outing
1st September 2026 - Kuring-gai
Wildflower Garden. Springtime in the
Gardens should be the best time of year to
visit.
We will use the Community Connect bus to
travel there where we have a booking for 20
members to be treated to a Wild Welcome
excursion followed by lunch at the Terrey
Hills Tavern.
Mary Ann I Outings Co- Organiser
cluster muster
Wollstonecraft Probus Club have shared the following:
Free concert - Dying to sing is to be held on Friday 19th June from 1 - 2pm at North Sydney Community Centre, 220 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Refreshments provided.
Several members of Probus clubs are members of the choir
Mary Ann Irvin, Probus Cluster Representative
fiddler on the roof
Mary Ann has tickets to distribute at the meeting. Please make sure you collect yours.
our regular tuesday monthly schedule 1st Tuesday 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: june, july, august Tuesday 16 June, 9.15am Probus Committee meeting, followed by
Tuesday 16 June, 10.15am Probus General meeting, Northbridge Golf Club Tuesday 23 June, Cremorne Orpheum, The Christophers. Time to be announced. Tuesday 30 June, Probus 5th Tuesday Picnic. Details to be announced. Tuesday 7th July 2026, Banquet at “Infuzions” Restaurant, Cammeray - Tuesday 14 July Walk. Details to be announced.
Thursday 20th August @ 1:00pm Fiddler on the Roof. Theatre Royal Sydney. Tuesday 31st August. Fifth Tuesday Picnic. Blackwell Park in Lane Cove with the Lane Cove Probus invited.
Tuesday 1st September Outing Kuring-gai Wildflower Garden.
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.
preferred method of payment
(for all north sydney probus activities)
Probus bank account: BSB
Acc number
Information in Description: name of the activity and your name
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