Murray Magpie October 2016

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Our next General Meeting will be held

November 8th at the Ravenswood Hotel

The Combined Probus Club of Murray Districts (Inc.)

Western Australia

President: Judith Bardon 9537 7954

Vice-President: Ron Moffat 9537 8782

Past President: Adri Weggen 9537 7708

Secretary: Shirley Boyd 9537 7066

Minute Secretary: Margaret Glass 9531 1284

Treasurer Dee Arnold 0418949514

Membership Jeannette Mcdonald 9531 1965

& Welfare:

Programs: Ann Bevis 9537 7419

Activities: Fran Snabel & 9537 7461

Raylee Dickson 9537 6030

Interclub Liaisons Kerry Martin 9531 2351

& Publicity:

Assets: Ernie Hogan 95311732

Historian: Tom Hoffman 9537 6526

Murray Magpie Jan Bishop 0478636860

Newsletter Editor: Jan Bishop bishette42@gmail.com

Refreshments: Thanks to all the tea ladies

Club email address: murrayprobus1999@gmail.com

Website: http://murrayprobus.net

N.B. 8.30am for 9.00am Start

Membership Requirements: ‘unable to attend’ Apologies must be sent!

Minimum 50% attendance throughout the year

John Aylmore Elizabeth Ford

Margaret Gallin Margaret Glass

Jim Griffin Erine Hogan

Abe Snabel Coral Woodhead

Tess Thomson

Happy Birthday

To the following members on the

occasion of their Birthday

The October meeting was held at the Ravenswood Hotel on

Tue.11th October. 54 Members and 1 Visitor attended

Minutes of the October meeting have been circulated to all

members

Programs 2016

Nov.8th Cyril Ayris (Well Known Journalist)

Things to do - Places to see

Oct. 27th will be Coffee morning at the Redcliffe Barn

Oct.17th SW Get-together Host Dunsborough

Oct.27th Perth ZOO Picnic (Cost $27.pp) contact Fran.

Dec.7th Christmas Lunch at Miss Maud’s Cost $45.pp

(a bus is booked) Payment must be finalized by Nov. Meeting

Did you know

Loud, fast music makes termites chew faster.

A Blue Whale’s Tongue weighs more than an elephant

Alliumphobia is a fear of Garlic

“The Guinness Book of Records” holds the record for being the book

most often stolen from public libraries.

Australia is the only continent on earth without an active Volcano.

The cruise liner, QE2 moves only 15cm. for each 4.5 litres of diesel

that is burns.

The first Muslin CAT

JUDY’S JOTTINGS

Hello Friends,

Hope your all well now that the weather is improving. The three little chicks that hatched in my entry

have flown the coup. Time now to quickly repot the tree and clean up the mess before mother bird

starts again.

I have spent sometime this week with my grandchildren in the Perth Hills. It has been lovely to take

some walks and see the magnificent and plentiful display of wildflowers.

What a fantastic speaker we had this month. I am sorry for those who were unable to attend the

meeting, it was a very interesting talk. Thanks again to Ann Bevis for arranging this.

Until next time, keep smiling,

Judy

The University of the Third

Age, Mandurah is inviting

all in the Peel Region who

may be interested to learn

more about two vital health

matters. Mandurah

resident David Waddell, who

has been diagnosed with

Alzheimer’s, and his

wife Emeritus Professor Jo

Barker, will give a

presentation on how

to ‘Enjoy Life while coping

with Dementia’, and how the

Community can help to reduce

the Stigma and Isolation of

those living with Dementia,

and how to support them.

Any Articles you wish to submit for publication in the Murray Magpie will

need to be with the editor 3 days after a Probus General meeting for

insertion in that month’s edition.

8 Days Southern Seas Summer Cruise

Adelaide to Fremantle aboard the ASTOR SHIP

Day 1 Perth to Adelaide D

We collect you from home then whisk you off to the City of Churches. Enjoy a brief tour of this beautiful city then settle into your accommodation. Tonight come together for a welcome dinner. Overnight: Ibis Adelaide, Adelaide. Day 2 Begin Your Cruise BLD

This morning following a brief time at the Adelaide Central Markets, we board the Astor Ship to commence our cruising journey along the south coast. After dinner, the entertainment team invite you to join them in the Astor Lounge where they will display their talents in a colourful big show. Alternatively, enjoy music from the resident pianist or a game of cards with new found friends. And when you decide to call it a night, your comfortable stateroom is just a stroll away. Overnight: Astor Ship. Day 3/4 At Sea BLD

Your ship’s daily programme will be delivered to your cabin each evening, outlining the events of the following day. Maybe join the fitness team on the Sun Deck or an early game of deck chess. Later in the day, perhaps listen to a speaker or learn a new skill from one of the arts and crafts specialists. On those sunny days, relax by the pool with a good book and perhaps a refreshing mocktail. You can also treat yourself with a spot of shopping in the Gallery Arcade where you will find a range of duty free items. The fun doesn’t need to end when the sun goes down. Enjoy wide range of very comfortable lounges and stylish leisure facilities to make your voyage a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience. Overnight: Astor Ship. Day 5 Esperance BLD

After two days at sea you will be ready to visit Esperance. Famous for its white sandy beaches and picturesque coastline, the town is nestled on the coast next to Recherche Archipelago. You can choose to explore Esperance and it surrounds (at own expense) or alternatively, you are welcome to relax aboard

the ship. Overnight: Astor Ship. Day 6 Albany BLD

Early this morning we enter the historic and scenic waterways surrounding Albany. Docking at the harbour enjoy the day taking in the town centre of Albany at your leisure or join a shore excursion (at own expense). Tonight the

Astor will stay berthed at Albany. Overnight: Astor Ship. Day 7 At Sea BLD

Cruising is all about relaxing and taking some well-deserved time out for yourself . Enjoy a little ‘me time’ in the serenity of the Wellness Centre (at own expense)

or alternatively make use of the complimentary facilities such as enjoying a dip in the indoor pool facility or unwind in the sauna or steam room. Overnight: Astor Ship. Day 8 Arrive Fremantle B

This morning we arrive into the Port of Fremantle. With fond memories, bid farewell to your new found friends and shipboard life. Following disembarkation, courtesy taxis will be on hand to collect you and transfer you safely home.

Tour Dates and COSTS Per Person / Twin - Inc GST

Wednesday 8 to Wednesday 15 March 2017 TWIN SHARE Superior ocean view Cabins - CA T 8

1st Person $4275 2nd Person $3040 TWIN SHARE Superior suite inner Cabins - CA T 11

1st Person $4460 2nd Person $3130 3rd Person $2165 TWIN SHARE premium suite ocean view Cabins - CA T 12

1st Person $5665 2nd Person $3735 3rd Person $2165 LIMITED Single Cabins – No Single Supplement charge

standard single inner Cabins - Cat 3 $3160 standard single ocean view Cabins - Cat 7 $4045 Gold Club Members earn 63 villabucks on this holiday

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCell 1800 066 272 for details

Join villa for a short

summer break aboard the

comfortable Astor Ship.

The Astor accommodates

just 620 guests and offers

an intimate country house

style atmosphere allowing

you to enjoy the

camaraderie that comes

from being among a select

number of guests and to

be pampered by the

attentive crew. Arrive into

the City of Churches then

take a 6-night cruise along

the Southern Ocean

visiting Esperance and

Albany before finishing in

the Port of Fremantle. The

highlight will be the

spectacular waterways of

our wonderful south coast

towns.

Our guest speaker Glenn Mitchell

talked to us on Drugs in sport. It was an eye

opening, interesting and infomative subject, with a

good bit of humour thrown in.

In late-2006 he finally realized he needed medical help for

his condition. Thus started a long and complex journey of self-analysis and various

medications as he endeavoured to overcome his illness.

Photo: Daniel Wilkins, News Limited

For more than two decades from early 1990, Glenn Mitchell lived a life that many envied. As a

sports commentator for the ABC, and married to fellow sports broadcaster, Karen Tighe, he

travelled the world covering elite level sport.

Not long after joining the ABC legendary broadcaster, George Grljusich dubbed him “The Oracle”

due to his encyclopaedic knowledge of sport.

During his tenure with the national broadcaster Glenn commentated on four Olympic, four

Commonwealth and two Paralympic Games. As one of the ABC’s senior cricket commentators he

called nearly 200 international matches, covering 13 overseas tours.

2500 years ago, a slave call girl from Sardinia, named *Gedophamee*,

pronounced "Get off a me", was attending A Great Athletic Festival in Greece.

This festival had no name !!!

In those days the athletes performed naked, believe it or not, and in orderto prevent unwanted sexual

arousal while competing, the men imbibed freely on a drink containg saltpetre before and throughout the

variety of events. At the opening ceremonial parade, "Gedophamee" observed the first wave of naked

male athletes marching towards her, and she exclaimed, *"Oh! Limp Pricks"* !!!Over the next two and a

half thousand years that expression has morphed into *OLYMPICS*.

I just thought I would share this new found knowledge with you.

This Publication and the Directory of members is for the exclucive use of the members of the Combined Club

of Murray District (WA) and should not be made available to persons who are not members except as

required by law

Cocktails/Mocktails

At the Weggan’s a very

pleasant afternoon was had.

With an array of alcolfrolic

drinks and nibbles, and good

company.