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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 November 2013 ® Editor: Lesley Dudgeon ‘Phone 9836 0243 E-Mail: [email protected]
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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
November 2013
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Editor:
Lesley Dudgeon
‘Phone 9836 0243
E-Mail: [email protected]
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the November Newsletter.
As the December meeting is our last meeting till February 7th 2014 (where has the year gone?) I would like to give you advance notice that our AGM will be held on the 7th March 2014. Please think about nominating for a position on the Management Committee (it’s not that hard and its fun). Nomination forms will be available at our next meeting, so please think about nominating. Well, well, well, our membership cards have arrived and will be distributed at the December meeting, there were a few cards that had data errors and P.S.P have been notified of these errors by our Membership Officer and the corrected cards should be available with the other cards for our next meeting.
November has been a crazy month for Probus activities, starting with our Melbourne Cup Lunch, what a day, our fillys and stallions outdid themselves with fabulous fashions on the field, we even had a visit from a Frenchman who won many of the ladies hearts! A great time was had by all and the food was outstanding. The winners of our best hat on a filly was Dianne Woollard, Best Dressed Filly was Dee Templar and Best Stallion was Ian Woollard, a great effort and congratulations to our winners.
After experiencing some very wet and wintery days, we headed off on a Decadent Day Trip on 19th. I don’t know what control our Leader Allan Collins has on the weather man, but the sun did shine on our Bundeena trip. After meeting at Central (in the bowels of the station) on Platform 25 we found the Illawarra line and all this for Bus/Train for $2.50, we headed for Cronulla to board the private ferry to Bundeena, the sun shone beautifully. A short stroll uphill to the RSL for lunch and then rolled back downhill to the ferry for our homeward trip, 25 DDT would like to say to Allan “JOB WELL DONE”, so why don’t you members think about coming along on Allan’s next trip in February, check out the Interest Group Table for more information!
As our membership is at our maximum, it is a timely reminder that members must attend 50% of the General Meetings. If you are going on extended leave or have an illness that prevents you attending the meetings, then you must inform our Secretary in writing.
At our November meeting 79 members attended, 35 apologies and 6 visitors.
I hope to see you at the December meeting, it will be special.
Keep safe and stay healthy.
Kerry
My thought for the month:
No one can make you feel inferior
Without your consent
Eleanor Roosevelt
THE BUNDEENA BUCCANEERS
Twenty hearty lads and lasses gathered at the Cronulla Wharf to board the pirate vessel MV CURRANULLA and forced the captain to take us across the bounding main to the pirate stronghold of Bundeena.
On arrival, we lay siege to the RSL Club and soon emptied its larder and cellars. The food was very good with a wide diversity of choice with a price range to suit all. Similarly, the wine list was very presentable.
After lunch, we split into 2 raiding parties. A small group remained behind to guard the fort whilst the rest returned by ferry to SPEND time in Cronulla – much to the delight of the local shop owners and the dismay of the husbands!
All-in-all, a ferry good day – pun intended. This was a fitting end to our 2013 Daytripper activities.
DECADENT DAY-TRIPPERS
FIRST OUTING FOR 2014
DATE: Tuesday 11th February 2014
MEET: Carrington Street - behind Wynyard Station.
TIME: 10.30 a.m.
LUNCH: We are lunching in the Newport Arms Garden Bistro (politically correct name for Beer Garden)
ITINERARY:
A chance for us to relive our youth! We meet at Carrington St – Bus Stand C right behind Wynyard Station (between George & York Sts.) promptly at 10:30am. We can then catch the L88 or L90 bus for the 70 minute scenic tour to Newport. Alight in Beaconsfield St near Kalinya Street and walk 120 metres to the Arms. We shall be dining in the Garden Bistro. For those of us with an Entertainment Book, the bistro is coupon B6.
Return L90 buses run every 15 minutes starting at 5 past the hour.
Allan Collins
CHEESE & WINE EVENING
A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all in attendance at Anthea Osborne’s home last
Wednesday. On a beautiful, balmy evening we were all able to sit outside and enjoy the
wine, cheese and other delectable nibblies before an enormous pizza order arrived which
we all enjoyed immensely.
Thanks must go to Anthea for opening her
home to just under 40 people on the night.
MALE OR FEMALE?
Freezer Bags They are male, because they hold everything in, but you can see right through them.
Photocopiers These are female, because once turned off; it takes a while to warm them up again.
They are an effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can wreak
havoc if you push the wrong buttons.
Tyres Tyres are male, because they go bald easily and are often over inflated.
Hot Air Balloons Also a male object, because to get them to go anywhere, you have to light a fire under
their butt.
Sponges These are female, because they are soft, squeezable and retain water.
Web Pages Female, because they’re constantly being looked at and frequently getting hit on.
Trains Definitely male, because they always use the same old lines for picking up people.
Egg Timers Egg timers are female because, over time, all the weight shifts to the bottom.
Hammers Male, because in the last 5000 years, they’ve hardly changed at all, and are
occasionally handy to have around.
The Remote Control Female. Ha! You probably thought it would be male, but consider this: it easily gives a
man pleasure, he’d be lost without it, and while he doesn’t always know which buttons to
push, he just keeps trying.
LUCKY DOOR PRIZE PRESENTATION
NOVEMBER MEETING
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON
On the day that stops a nation we all did stop for a wonderful day shared with fun and laughter. The girls were all frocked up from head to toe and the men all looked so debonair from top hats to sequin bow ties - everyone dressed to impress and you all did the Beaumont Hills Probus Club proud .
Like any race day there are Winners and Losers, but no one lost the shirt off their backs.
The food was above our expectations with a choice of the cold buffet or hot dishes which were great. I don't think anyone went away hungry - next time we need to take doggie bags with us.
A big thank you to Kerry for the table decoration - he really is so creative and always willing to go that extra furlong, he has an eye for detail.
So I hope you all had a good time - I know I did.
CHRISTMAS MORNING TEA
Hi Members of Beaumont Hills Probus.
As you know, our last general meeting is on 6th December and we are going to have a special Christmas Morning Tea. Maybe you have a hidden talent and would like to contribute a small plate of cakes or pastries, or you specialise in savoury treats.
If interested in contributing, then please advise me by 29th November of your culinary choice, but I must stress that this is not compulsory.
Merry Christmas.
Regards,
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to all of our members who
will enjoy another birthday during the month
of December.
Denise Byrnes 6.12
Jeanne Cashman 1.12
Kerry Fink 15.12
Margaret Morgan 19.12
Neil Tozer 18.12
Have a great day and celebrate in style
with family and friends.
NOVEMBER GUEST SPEAKER
The Guest Speaker for our November Meeting was
Maggie Cooper, who is a representative from Wires/
Paws and gave a very interesting insight into the
organization for whom she works.
Maggie is obviously a very dedicated worker for this
very worthy group and I am sure everyone was
amazed by her knowledge and caring attitude.
MOVIE MORNING
Our Movie Morning was held today, Thursday 28th November. The Editor apologises for being late with this edition and hopes that nobody missed out on the movie.
It will be the last one for this year. At this stage I am not sure what we will be seeing as the Cinema does not put out their Movies or session times till a few days prior.
I will email everyone who has put their email ad-dress on the Movies interest list with the details. If you wish to come and have not done so just contact me. My details are in the newsletter.
It would be great to see you all there for our last movie for this year.
Many thanks Veronica Filtness.
NOW WHERE AM I GOING TO SHOP?
When I was ready to check out and pay for my groceries, the cashier said: “Strip down, facing me…”
Making a mental note so I could complain to my local MP about this running amok security rubbish, I
did just as she had insgtructed.
After the shrieking and hysterical remarks finally subsided, I found out that she was referring to how I
should position my credit card.
Nonetheless, I’ve been asked to shop elsewhere in the future.
They need to make their instructions a little clearer for seniors. Man, I hate this getting older stuff.
MIXED TENNIS GROUP
Please Note: We are changing our starting time from 10am to 9.30 am.
We will not be playing December or January due to Christmas and school holidays.
I was very pleased with the response we have had with our group and am hoping we all return in the new year. We had 12 players come last month and we played plenty of tennis and all enjoyed coffee after the game.
THE BRIDGE
A man was riding his Harley beside a Sydney beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and in a
booming voice, the Lord said: “Because you have TRIED to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one
wish.”
The biker pulled over and said: “Build a bridge to New Zealand so I can ride over anytime I want.”
The Lord said: “Your request is materialistic, think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking, the
supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly
exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a
little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind.”
The biker thought hard about it for a long time. Finally, he said: “Lord, I wish that I and all men could understand
our wives. I want to know how she feels inside, what she's thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why
she cries, what she means when she says nothing's wrong, and how I can make a woman truly happy.”
The Lord replied: “You want two lanes or four on that bridge?”
FUTURE DIARY DATES FOR OUTINGS
Christmas Lunch at Waterview Restaurant at Berowa on 11th December . Meeting at 8.45am at 62 GUNTAWONG RD ROUSE HILL
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014
D ECADENT DAY TRIPPERS will lunch at the Newport Arms Garden Bistro
K iama Family History Day on February 24th, 2014. $58/person to be in by 6th December as there
will be no meeting in January.
We still need three more lovely members to join us - please contact me on 8840 8516.
We will meet at 62 Guntawong Road Rouse Hill at 7.45 am and return about 5.30 pm.
H awkesbury Seniors River Cruise Riverboat Postman on Friday 14th March 2014. $44/person
for seniors card holders.
Catch the train or drive - train leaves Hornsby Station at 9.22 am.
Riverboat leaves at 10.00 am sharp. Morning Tea and Ploughmans Lunch served
on board (please indicate if gluten free requirement).
P owerhouse Discovery Centre at Castle Hill - Time and cost to be
advised.
L inga Longa at Yarrawonga deposit of $105 to be paid 6th December. Balance paid
to Motel on arrival.
I would like to thank all my helpers for the help and advice I have been given over the past few months in this office. Which I am thoroughly enjoying.
A very BIG thank you to my dear friend Paula without her on going help I would be in a pickle when it comes to computers.
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very exciting New Year with lots of good time and outings ahead for 2014.
Anthea Osborne
Outings & Events Organiser
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 6 December
Allan Collins Brian McGrath Rob Milligan Phillip Reid
Friday 7 February 2014
Barry Seach Norrie Dudgeon Bob Hayhow Barry Potter
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 6 December
Ruth Burke Robyn Dodd Dianne Fraser
Friday 7 February 2014
Irene Barnes Yolanda Seach Sue Arthur
TIMING: On your rostered day, please try to arrive by 9.15 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
A VERY INEFFICIENT GROUP LEADER
CHEESE & WINE EVENING
It is my very embarrassing duty to inform you that I have lost/misplaced/whatever my “planning list” for future
Cheese and Wine Evenings.
In view of this fact, for which I apologise, could those people who offered to host such an evening in the New
Year please contact me either by e-mail or ‘phone to enlighten me.
I am aware that Lee and Rex Doughty, as well as Yvonne and John Webb have kindly offered their homes for a
future occasion, however cannot remember exactly when. I believe Yvonne and John would like the February
date and perhaps Lee and Rex were our March hosts BUT I did think we had a kind offer for January, but can’t
remember who this may have been.
Once again, could anyone who is willing to host the January evening - or any
evening in the New Year - please contact me when I will keep said information on
my computer and not on a paper list in some obscure place.
A GREAT LESSON ON STRESS
A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question: 'Half empty or half full?' She fooled them all: "How heavy is this glass of water?" she enquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 gm to 20 gm.
She replied: "The absolute weight doesn't matter . It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.”
“If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
She continued: "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."
"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced.”
“So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Pick them up again tomorrow if you must.”
1. Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue!
2. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
3. Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
4. Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
5. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
6. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
7. It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
8. Never buy a car you can't push.
9. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
10. Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.
11. Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
12. The second mouse gets the cheese.
13. When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
14. Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
15. Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.
16. We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.
17. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
18. Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!
Be the kind of person that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says: "Oh Crap, they're up!"
THE HANDYMAN’S TOOL BOX
You need only three tools: WD-40 and duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40.
If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
And “Just in Case” a big Sledgehammer!!
KEY CONTACTS
Refreshments Miep Pronk 9629 2142
Webmaster Theo Pronk 9629 2142
GROUP LEADERS
Art Yolanda Seach 9627 3354
Book Exchange Margaret Collins 9624 4462 or 0418 474 127
Cheese & Wine Lesley Dudgeon 9836 0243
Cinema Veronica Filtness 9837 0021
Decadent Day Trippers (1) Allan Collins 9624 4462
Decadent Day Trippers (2) Stephen Thomas 8824 8384
Tennis Bev Potter 0429 200 560
Theatre Moyra Miller 8883 2147
Walking Margaret Bannerman 0412 498 266
BEAUMONT HILLS PROBUS CLUB INCORPORATED
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President Kerry Fink 9871 8062
Senior Vice President Moyra Miller 8883 2147
Secretary Norrie Dudgeon 9836 0243
Treasurer Val Berry 9624 1407
Membership Officer Joy Fink 9871 8062
Speakers Convenor John Armstrong 8847 0027
Outings & Events Officer Anthea Osborne 8840 8516
Asst Outings & Events Officer Paula Green 9626 2079
Newsletter Editor Lesley Dudgeon 9836 0243
Welfare Officer Lyn Armstrong 8847 0027
Liaison/Public Officer Ron Miller 8883 2147
Ex Officio Yolanda Seach 9627 3354
ASSISTANTS
Assistant Secretary Lynne Westbury 9836 0007
Assistant Treasurer Rob Milligan 9838 0335
