BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INC.

Date of Incorporation 23rd August 2013 Incorporation No. Inc 1301049

P O Box 6169 ROUSE HILL NSW 2155 Website Address: www.beaumonthillsprobus.org.au

NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2017

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Editor: Chris Gardiner

0419 681 249 cga16705@bigpond.net.au

This newsletter is sponsored by: Amcal Max Pharmacy and Pharmasave Pharmacy Rouse Hill Town Centre. 15% discount on fragrances and vitamins by showing Probus name badge on the day of the monthly meeting.

PRESIDENTS COLUMN

MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2017 are due

Cost: $50 per member

Payment can be made at February meeting or by transfer to clubs

account.

Account: Beaumont Hills Probus Club

Westpac BSB 032179—Ac 305002

Reference: Your surname to be shown plus Code M

Please fill out the Membership Renewal Form (see next page). If any of your details have changed in the past year, please add these to the form. Each member must

return a form individually.

Caravanning Trip— Stockton Beach Caravan Park

6th—9th March 2017 (3 nights)

We wish everyone a great time on this trip. Any enquiries please contact Barry on 0401 767 078 or

barrybevpotter1@gmail.com

This is my last president’s Report – where has the year gone? I would like to thank all the Committee for making my year

as President enjoyable. They have worked as a well oiled machine and the synergy has been outstanding. I’d also like to

express my appreciation to the other club members who have added so much through their enthusiasm – the Interest Group

Leaders, our Refreshments Officer, our Webmaster & last but not least our photographers who record our events for poster-

ity. THANK YOU all!

The year is still young but we already have a range of events that should cover most interests and budgets. This year we

even plan our first FIFO (Fly In, Fly Out) event to the Rock. How the club is maturing.

At the next meeting we will hold the AGM and I will hand over the reins to Lesley Dudgeon. She will take over a club full

of enthusiastic members which is on a sound financial base. I have every confidence that she will build on this to take the

club to even greater heights – Good Luck Lesley!

Also with the AGM, we lose Norris Dudgeon from the Committee. Norrie has been on the Committee since the club was

started. He was our first Newsletter Editor, then rose to President & now holds the club record as longest serving Immedi-

ate Past President. Norrie is moving aside to make room for new blood, but I cannot let him be put out to stud (he calls it

golf) without recognising his prodigious input, fine memory and ability to remind me of correct procedural process. Thank

you for all your time & effort Norrie.

I hope to catch you at a function or meeting soon.

Regards,

Allan

Beaumont Hills Probus Club Inc. Incorporation No: 1301049

APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP Year: 2017/18 FEE $50:00 per member

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1st Outing on 14th February.

We thank the 71 members who joined us at our first outing for the year at The Sawmillers Restaurant. What a Venue – Food was fabulous – a lot of noise and happy faces – weather was cool. Where in Sydney can Seniors get mains at half price? Thank you to Allan for taking photos and Lesley for lining up everyone to sign on. We thank you for your support and we hope to see you in March at Cumber-land State Forest.

Joy

THEATRE REPORTS—

Ladies in Black at the Lyric Theatre January 18th

We set off in scorching heat from the west and were relieved that it was at least 10 degrees cooler in the city.

We had great seats near the front of the dress circle.

Ladies in Black is a refreshingly novel, home grown musical that is set in Sydney in 1959 - a era many of the Pro-bus members could relate to.

In my opinion the show is probably geared more towards a female audience as the story relates the loves and lives of 4 women working in a department store. The music and comic lyrics by Tim Finn kept us all entertained; we laughed a lot and resisted the temptation to sing along to “He’s a B.st..d”.

The show was a trip down memory lane, with the traditions and comparatively chauvinistic expectations of the late 1950’s.

Beaumont Hills Probus Club - Theatre Group

Carole King’s ”BEAUTIFUL”

At the Lyric Theatre

Wednesday 27th September 2017 1:00 pm

BEAUTIFUL is the inspiring true story of King’s journey from school girl to superstar; from her relation-ship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she became one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history, with countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman, I Feel the Earth Move, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, So Far Away, One Fine Day, It’s Too Late, Tapestry and Locomotion. Pro-duction has already wowed audiences in Brisbane and Melbourne.

Payment due 25th July, 2017: Direct Debit BSB 032179 - A/c 305002 - Code: TB, Name, Amount $70

Talk to Lee Thomas or Kerrie Sims

Calendar Girls at Pavilion Theatre February 15th

A group of W1 (Womens Institute) members band together to produce a calendar to raise funds for a local hos-pital. Hilarious scenes are created as each woman poses nude in a scenario based on a routine activitiy of the group such as knitting, cake baking, tea making and at the piano.

These nude scenes were so cleverly and tastefully constructed. Prior to each, the anticipation of the audience was such that it was audible but less so than the laughter and applause which followed the revelations.

There was also a serious side to the story as each woman dealt with death, lost love, or failed ambitions in her own life.

A touching story, with a great deal of humour, well directed and acted by the Castle Hill Players; we all enjoyed it immensely.

BEAUMONT Hills Probus Club—Theatre Interest Group

Date Show Cost Payment Due Code

2017

22nd March Aladdin

Wed matinee 1.00pm Capital Theatre $70.00pp Sold out TA

19th April Carmen $84.00pp Dec meeting TCM

Wed evening 7.30pm Fleet Steps Mrs MacQuaries Point

Sydney Harbour

10th May The Bodyguard $69.90pp March meeting TBG

Wed matinee 1pm Lyric Theatre Sydney

9th August Kinky Boots $55.00pp 17th February TKB

Wed matinee 1pm Capital Theatre Sydney

27th September Beautiful $70.00 25th July TB

Wed matinee 1pm Lyric Theatre Sydney

Direct Debit

Beaumont Hills Probus Club Inc

BSB: 032 179 Account No: 305002

When paying by direct debit put your

Initial, Name and the Code for the show.

You can cancel before the payment date. NO REFUNDS after payment date

All payments to be made to the Treasurer. Please specify clearly which show(s) you are paying for

When you make your payment.

14th March, 2017 – 10:30am – Cumberland State Forest

95 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills.

We will have a BBQ and salad. Cost is approximately $5 - $10 each – pay on the day

An amazing place, immerse yourself in mother nature, breathe some fresh air and learn a bit about the bush – there is a café if you feel like a coffee! This small state forest is located smack bang in the mid-dle of suburbia and is a lovely location for a day out. The forest contains bush walks, information cen-tre, a nursery and loads of picnic and BBQ facilities entry is free. You can take a walk or just sit and en-joy the surroundings. it is entirely up to you.

Sunday 7th May to 12th May, 2017

Life of Riley – Jindabyne

Staying at Lake Jindabyne Hotel - Going by coach

Cost: $750 per person and no single supplement charges

Deposit of $50 due at March meeting Final Payment: April Meeting

For payment by direct debit: BSB 032179 – A/C 305002 Name: code: JIND amount

PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE

Thursday April 6th, 2017 – Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler – at 12:00pm to 2:30pm

Cost: Seniors $49 each. We have chosen this date as school holidays and Easter fall during this month.

Please be at Paddlewheeler by 11:30am. – boarding at Tench Reserve, Tench Avenue, Penrith.

A 2 course buffet lunch will be provided – main and dessert, tea & coffee. They have a licenced bar at your own cost and will only accept cash.

Payment is due at March meeting.

For payment by direct debit: BSB 032179 – A/C 305002 Name: code: NB amount

Friday 23rd June – Our 5th Beaumont Hills Probus Clubs

Anniversary Lunch combined with Christmas in July at Waterview Restaurant - Berowra

*3 Course Menu

*Selected wines – red & white (beer at own cost)

*Juice, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee

*Starring Lucky Starr

Cost: $62.50 per person (this includes transport)

Departure at 10:00am by coach from Tony & Darinka’s house at Schofields.

Payment due May Meeting.

For payment by direct debit: BSB 032179 – A/C 305002 Name: code: AD Amount

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July and August will be announced at a later date.

Tuesday 5th September to 7th September, 2017

Uluru/Ayres Rock

Staying at Voyages Desert Gardens Hotel

Cost is $1467 twin share per person and single supplement is $369

We have 28 for this getaway

Sold Out

Decadent Day Trippers

MAY GIBBS Exhibition Trip

DATE: Tuesday 21/ 2/ 2017 ITINERARY:

Meet at the top of Martin Place near Macquarie St at 10:20. We cross to the State Library to view the exhibition celebrating 100 years since may Gibbs’ 1st publication. Admission is free & there is a coffee shop on site. You are also free to inspect the rest of the Library.

Around 11:45 we will make our way to Vapiano’s licensed Italian restaurant (Entertainment Book coupon B34) for lunch. It is situated on the Ground Floor of the Grace Hotel on the corner of King & York Streets. It offers a unique dining experience as you move between dining stations to choose your meal.

Contact: Allan on 0418 474 127.

More Info:

http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/may-gibbs-celebrating-100-years

http://vapiano.com.au/restaurants/sydney/

Decadent Day Trippers

HARBOUR SCULPTURES Trip

DATE: Tuesday 21/ 3/ 2017 ITINERARY:

Meet at Circular Quay Wharf 5 around 9:30 to catch the 9:45 ferry to Woolwich, arriving at 10:09. Catch the 538 bus at 10:20 arriving at Clarkes Point Reserve Car Park around 10:30. If you elect to drive, there is Pay & Display parking available in the Reserve Car Park. It is strictly enforced. Admission is free but the optional Guide cost $5 in 2015.

Around 12:00 we will make our way back to the Woolwich Pier Hotel (approx. 250 M) for lunch.

It is a 15 minute walk back to the ferry terminal or the 538 leaves at 12 past the hour to catch the ferry at 24 past the hour.

Contact: Allan on 0418 474 127.

More Info:

http://www.harboursculpture.com.au/

http://www.woolwichpierhotel.com.au/

STITCH & CHAT

Please note that there is no Stitch and Chat in March. We will next meet again on Tuesday 4th April 2017.

Address: 5 Blaise P lace Parklea.

Anthea Osborne.

LUCKY DOOR PRIZE At our February meeting, Elva carried out her duties as Bar-rel Girl with her usual flair and grace. The happy winners were Ann Atkinson and Barbara Lloyd.

BARBS YUMMY TOFFEE CRACKERS

36 Salada Original Crackers

1.25 cup brown sugar

250g butter

250g milk choc chips

1 cup sliced almonds (toasted)

Heat oven to 175o

Line large tray with foil and spray

Put biscuits in tray

Melt sugar and butter and boil to foamy.

Pour over crackers and cook 10minutes.

Sprinkle with choc chips, wait 1 minute and spread to smooth.

Sprinkle with almonds.

When cool, just break apart and enjoy

A police officer called the station on his radio.

Ï have an interesting case here. An old

lady shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped”.”

“Have you arrested the woman?”

“Not yet sir, the floor’s still wet.

AT THE NEW SENIORS' COMPLEX

On the first day at the new seniors complex, the manager addressed all the new seniors pointing out some of the rules:

"The female sleeping quarters will be out-of-bounds for all males, and the male quarters to the females.

Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time." He continued,

"Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60.

Being caught a third time will cost you a fine of $180.

Are there any questions?"

An older gentleman stood up in the crowd and inquired:

"How much for a season pass ???

GUEST SPEAKER LAST MONTH

Phil Reid introduced Taylor Harrison, an Exercise Physiologist who has a business running specialist classes for Seniors. Taylor told us how necessary it is for mature people to combine exercise and stretching into our daily lives. His mantra was that prevention is better than cure, stressing that at this time of life, a fall can bring drastic unwanted changes to our lives. He reinforced with us how im-portant strength, flexibility and balance are for us to enjoy a quality lifestyle.

He was very positive and showed us some simple stretches to do. To check out Taylor’s advice and videos please go to his website.

http://www.activeseniors.net.au/balance-exercises-from-active-seniors-workshop/

Wellbeing / Meditation Group

Recap Wellbeing / Meditation Night 8th February

A great night with the inclusion of new members who blended in so well, adding to the harmony of the group.

Because the Caravan trippers will still be away the second Wednesday of next month, we have moved the Wellbeing group to Wednesday 15th March.

We will go back to the second Wednesday for April …. Hope everyone has a great trip ….

Thanks Kath and Greg

TENNIS GROUP

Our first Tennis outing will be on Friday March 17th at 10am Where: Bernie Mullane Sporting Complex 10 Marcella Ave, Kellyville. For further information: Bev Potter 0429 200 560

BIRTHDAYS

Congratulations and best wishes to all our

members celebrating their birthday in March.

Dee Templer 5th

Elva Evans 6th

Tony Frazer 6th

Helen Karbon 24th

Paul Raddatz 26th

INTERNAL SPEAKER LAST MONTH

Ray Willis

Ray told us about his childhood in war torn Eng-land in the city of Leicester. He told of running to air raid shelters during bombing raids and of the community spirit that prevailed in those dark days.

Ray served his own military service and spent time in the German Occupation Force and then in Korea.

He married Ann in 1951 and they immigrated to Australia in 1960’s as 10 pound Poms. They en-joy ballroom dancing and cruising and in April they will be taking a cruise to celebrated their wedding anniversary.

FEBRUARY CHEESE & WINE EVENING:

When: Friday 24 February

Where: At the home of Jenise & Bruce McCredie

56 Benson Road

BEAUMONT HILLS

Phone: 9629 6463

Commencing at 6pm (note change of time for this evening only).

MARCH CHEESE & WINE EVENING:

When: Thursday 23 March

Where: At the home of Anthea Osborne

5 Blaise Place

PARKLEA

Phone: 8840 8516

Time: Commencing at 5pm

APRIL CHEESE & WINE LUNCH

When: Thursday 27 April

Where: At the home of Lesley & Norrie Dudgeon

44 Kingsbury Circuit

BOWRAL

Phone: 4861 4037

Time: Arrive anytime between 11.00 and 12.00

VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO HOST CHEESE & WINE EVENTS

Lyn Hayhow is looking for people to host a cheese & wine event at their place. We do not have any dates after the April lunch at Lesley & Norrie’s place.

It is not hard to put on this event and everyone who attends has a great time. The glasses are sup-plied by Lyn and you just have to buy some cheese, dips, biscuits etc and either have a sausage sizzle or buy pizzas. Chairs can even be supplied by some of the people attending if you don’t have enough.

Please see Lyn at the next meeting or email her on l_h_hayhow@bigpond.com or mobile:

0416 169 585 to arrange a suitable date.

CLUB ROSTER

SETTING UP AND PACKING UP HALL

What to do:

Set up all chairs for members.

Set up tables for Morning Tea (2 tables), set up tables for Committee, Social Events and other groups that require them. After the meeting the tables and chairs are to be packed away.

Friday 3rd March

Bob Birchall Bruce McCredie Robert Wurth

4341 9517 9629 6463 9788 0573

Friday 7th April

Barry Seach Bob Hayhow Peter Burgdorf John Van den Burg

9627 3354 9836 2267 9627 3175 8814 6594

MORNING TEA ROSTER

What to do:

Help “Refreshments Coordinator” with filling of urns, set up coffee – tea – cups on tables provided. During the break help monitor the tables, etc to ensure smooth running. After the meeting has finished help pack up. All supplies (tea/coffee/biscuits, etc) will be provided – no need to bring anything.

Friday 3rd March

Leslie Dudgeon Doreena Teoh Valda Bland

4861 4037 0424 564 113 9629 1019

Friday 7th April

Joan Van den Burg Janice Westriem Christine Bowden

8814 6594 9639 6821 9672 6606

TIMING: On your rostered day, please try to arrive by 9.00 am

SWAPPING: If you are unable to make it on your rostered day, please arrange for someone else to take your place and inform Theo Pronk on 0408 629 214

BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INCORPORATED

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

President Allan Collins 9624 4462 0418 474 127

allan-marg@bigpond.com

Vice President Lesley Dudgeon 4861 4037 0438 254 559

ndudgeon@bigpond.net.au

Secretary Kris Pannah 9836 5574 0418 100 757

krisp080@gmail.com

Treasurer Trevor Bland 9629 1019 0409 741 237

trevor.bland@bigpond.com

Membership/Welfare Officer Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528

kerriesims24451@gmail.com

Speakers Convenor Phil Reid 9629 2548 0418 526 439

pjreid@bigpond.com

Outings & Events Officer Kerry Fink 8801 1797 0410 618 062 Kerry.fink3@bigpond.com

Joy Fink 8801 1797 0456 050 944 joyfink@bigpond.com

Newsletter Editor Chris Gardiner 9836 5978 0419 681 249

cga16705@bigpond.net.au

Liaison/Public Officer Ian Bowden 9672 6606 0410 615 962

iwb@tpg.com.au

Ex Officio Norrie Dudgeon 4861 4037 0409 462 733

ndudgeon@bigpond.net.au

KEY CONTACTS

Refreshments Jenny Reid 0400 954 207 pjreid@bigpond.com

Webmaster Theo Pronk 0408 629 214 theo@new2morrow.com

Club Photographer Garry Byrnes 9674 6381 byrnes_garry@yahoo.com.au

GROUP LEADERS

Book Exchange Margaret Collins 9624 4462 or 0418 474 127 allan-marg@bigpond.com

Caravan & Cabin Barry Potter 0401 176 078 barrybevpotter1@gmail.com

Cheese & Wine Lyn Hayhow 9836 2267 0416 169 585 l_h_hayhow@bigpond.com

Decadent Day Trippers (1) Allan Collins 9624 4462 allan-marg@bigpond.com

Decadent Day Trippers (2) Stephen Thomas 8824 8384 stephenthomas2@bigpond.com

Stitch & Chat Anthea Osborne 8840 8516 0402 247 054

antheaos@hotmail.com

Tennis Bev Potter 0429 200 560 bevdpotter@gmail.com

Theatre Kerrie Sims 0403 792 528 kerriesims24451@gmail.com

Lee Thomas 0400 527 330 leethomas@bigpond.com

Walking Stephen & Lee Thomas 0400 361 633 stephenthomas2@bigpond.com

Wellbeing Kath Riddell 8850 4816 kathridell2@bigpond.com.au

Greg Riddell 8850 4816 griddell49@bigpond.com.au