As I was unable to be at our last meeting, I apparently missed one of our best ever speakers. But I certainly heard about the quality of her presentation and her compassion for all people regardless of their race and beliefs. It must be a wonderful and rewarding experience to sail on the Mercy Ships. Congratulations and thank you to Carolyn who never fails to find us very interesting speakers. This leads me to ask our members to think about participating in the activities of our Club. We have many volunteers who take care of our entertainment and comfort. They need help - they need understudies who can take over if one is absent. In the next few months I will give a brief description of what each of our volunteers does in the hope that some of us may be able to assess if they can help.

Francoise

OFFICE BEARERS & COMMITTEE

MEMBERS – 2019/2020 PRESIDENT Francoise Kirkland 4626 6428

V. PRESIDENT Carolyn Cahill 0401 452 579

SECRETARY Ellen Hill 4647 7277

TREASURER Anna Degnan 0411 205 312

ASST. TREASURER Marian Pritchett 4626 1935

EX-OFFICIO Ray Cranfield 4655 9478

COMMITTEE Ilona Ferguson 4655 1494

Jeanette Jackson 4655 4306

Linda Lord 0418 522 603

Sheila McAtamney 4626 8641

Maureen Rawsthorne 4655 2615 Kerrin Thomas 0428 401 636

GUEST SPEAKER Carolyn Cahill 0401 452 579

HOSPITALITY Eileen McGregor, Jean Mossman

MEMBERSHIP Beverley Crawford 4647 7825

NEWSLETTER Linda Lord 0418 522 603

TECHNICAL OFFICER David Llewellyn 0407 105 520

WEBMASTER Sue Kijurina 0402 401 494

WELFARE Jan Youdale 4658 0729

Interest Group Co-ordinators

Art Group Francoise Kirkland 4626 6428

Diane Donoghue 4648 1959

Book Club Patricia Cranfield 4655 9478

Book Exchange Brenda Starkey 4625 5253

Cards Julie Brown 0424 051 292

Ken Starkey 4625 5253

Craft Mary Michel 0419 414 391

Fun Friday Ros Hodgins 0411 076 016

Theatre/Shows Joyce Reilly 0408 248 322

Tours Peter O’Loughlin 0429 024 039

Travel Tales Kathy & Malcolm

Smith 4655 2159

Walking & Dining Margaret Rubesa 4655 4437

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Meeting: Narellan Community Centre Hall, 10am, 1st Friday of Month

Postal Address: P O Box 643, Narellan 2567 www.narellanprobus.org.au Email: Webmaster@narellanprobus.org.au

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

THIS MONTH’S MEETING: Friday, 5th July 2019 MEET AND GREET: Fay Bowen & Nerida Thompson Could the Meet and Greeters please be at the meeting room by 9.20am.

MORNING TEA CLEAN UP ROSTER: Roslyn & Peter Williams and Wendy Mied If you are unable to fulfil your allocated day, please contact Maureen ASAP on 4655 2615.

Volume 13, 6 July 2019

Disclaimer: This newsletter is Private and Confidential for Narellan Probus Club use only and is not to be used for any other purpose.

Next month’s meeting will be on

Friday, 2nd August 2019

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GUEST SPEAKER - JULY

Nurses2U – Diane Montoya Diane will be talking about the Aged Care and Home Services Care Packages that can be provided. These services can include shopping, gardening, transport, divisional therapy, respite and much more.

Carolyn Cahill

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Julie Brown Vincent Fisher Lynn Hudson Terry Ware Carol Warner

Jan Youdale – Welfare Officer

CARDS

- Julie Brown / Ken & Brenda Starkey The Cards Evening for this month will be Friday 26th July at Julie’s Harrington Park Casino. Arrive at 7:00 pm for a 7.30 pm start and please bring along a small plate of goodies for supper or snacks. To assist the organisers doing the table allocations for the various card games, it is very important that you are present at the Casino at 7 pm sharp or you may miss out on a seat at your favourite game. If your name is on the cards group attendance sheet and you will be late or unable to attend, please contact Julie, Brenda or Ken. Contact Julie on 4648-0500 or 0424 051 292.

Julie Brown

ART GROUP

- Francoise Kirkland The Art Group now meets at

Francoise’s or Diane D’s as advised weekly to members of the group.

by Sheila McAtamney

VALE Annette Sellings

���� Annette passed away on 19 June 2019

after her long illness. May she rest in peace.

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COFFEE

- Tony Wolf At 10 am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in

Camden, and the 4th Wednesday in Narellan. Any queries give Tony a call – 0466 962 867.

FUN FRIDAY

- Ros Hodgins

At our Fun Friday on 14th June we had a bunch of “not very happy campers”. It’s too hard, Ros!! Sorry, sorry, I promise not to make Trivia so hard again. Following the massive Brain Strain, we had a lovely lunch. Our next Meeting on Friday 12th July will be a game of Quiddler in THE SMALL HALL at 10am. ** Don’t forget our Clothes Swap/Sell ** on Friday 9th August at 12 Noon in THE LARGE HALL. Cheers Ros

BOOK CLUB

- Pat & Ray Cranfield At our meeting on 17th June, we talked about our favourite books from the last month. We then distributed the book for next month – “The Collected Works of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Levin. We had not heard of this author but the book looks interesting and we’re looking forward to reading it. Our next meeting is on 15th July and we’ll see if we all enjoyed the book.

Pat & Ray

CRAFT

- Mary Michel We have delivered to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Liverpool Hospital: • 70 knitted cardigans • 18 octopus & jellyfish • 26 beanies The Letter of Thanks opposite expresses their appreciation of all the work we have done. Thank you to everyone who helped with the knitting – much appreciated! Our next craft days in July will be on Tuesdays, 2nd and 16th at 1.30 pm.

Mary

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WALKING

“Let’s Get Lost Together”

- Margaret Rubesa Monday, 22nd July First section of “7 Bridge Walk”, Sydney 7 Bridge Walk is a loop around Sydney Harbour starting & finishing at Milson’s Point. We will do this iconic walk in 3 sections throughout 2019. Grab your hat, grab your drink bottle, slap on sunscreen & join us for a fun day out. Walks are at a manageable pace! Monday, 26th August Second section of “7 Bridge Walk”, Sydney Monday, 21st October Third section of “7 Bridge Walk”, Sydney Monday, 4th November “Sculptures by the Sea”

TRAVEL TALES

- Kathy & Malcolm Smith Travel Tales is still in recess for the month of July.

We will resume on 21st August when Kerrin will show her photos of her recent trip to Antarctica.

Kathy & Malcolm

MUNCH & CHAT LUNCH GROUP

- Margaret Rubesa Monday, 5th August Lunch. Venue to be advised. Monday, 2nd September Lunch. Venue to be advised. Monday, 14th October Lunch. Venue to be advised. Monday, 25th November Lunch. Venue to be advised. Friday, 13th December Probus Christmas Lunch. “Gledswood Winery”, Gledswood. Arrive 12 noon.

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FROM OUR ROVING REPORTER:

(Thank you to Peter O’Loughlin for his contribution this month. Linda)

Day Trip to Wollongong Science Centre – Friday 21st June 2019

‘Twas a cool and invigorating morning when a small group of Probus Club members and friends assembled for our regular monthly coach trip.

That day we were going back to our old school days (well University anyway) … the Science Centre in Fairy Meadow is part of the Campus of the Wollongong University.

Our coach trip with Donna at the helm included a break for morning tea at Sublime Point and the view was crystal clear over the Illawarra region with nary a cloud in sight.

The trip from Narellan also included a slight detour to South Africa as Donna told us about the recent holiday that Keith and she had visiting many of the sights in South Africa.

From our morning tea stop we proceeded down Mt Ousley to the Science Centre.

After an astronomy “lesson” and time in lab with Liquid Nitrogen, we were given the chance to explore (hands-on) many of the exhibits … mind you there was sharing, as two school groups were also present on the day at the Science Centre.

We then adjourned to the Fraternity Club (a new lunch venue for us). Finally seated, we had our lunches delivered to the table, so large were the meals some even had “doggy” bags to take something home for dinner.

On our return to Narellan we drove along what was once the Princes Highway through the northern suburbs of Wollongong then up Bulli Pass.

All things considered not a bad way to spend a cool Winter’s day.

Peter O’

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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TOURS & DAY TRIPS:

BSB 032 710 / Account No. 121110

TOURS UPDATE:

Mid winter and the half way point for the year.

REMINDER - RECEIPTS A reminder to all – please don’t forget to collect your receipts.

Can all contributors for the August 2019 newsletter please get their copy to me by the Friday before the meeting, i.e. 26th July. Please send direct to Linda via email lindalord@bigpond.com. Thanks. Linda

PROBUS TRIPS FOR 2019:

- Peter O’Loughlin

Coming up for the rest of this year we have:

1. Friday, 19th July: Yulefest, Linton Gardens @ Somersby

2. Friday, 16th August: Nurses Museum @ The Coast Hospital

3. Monday, 9th September: Coach Holiday into Western NSW

4. Friday, 18th October: (re visit) the Powerhouse Discovery Centre

5. Friday, 15th November: Nepean River Cruise for morning tea, then the new

Badgerys Creek Airport site

Looking ahead to 2020, still plenty of spots left on both holiday trips:

1. Mudgee in March 2020

2. South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges in September 2020

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THEATRES & SHOWS: - Joyce Reilly - 0408 248 322 gran08reilly@yahoo.com.au

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR SHOWS:

BSB 032 710 / Account No. 157367

CASULA POWERHOUSE 2019: “Christine Anu – In Conversation and In Song” Thursday 25th July 2019 – 11 am – 1 SPARE TICKET “The Starliners” – Girl Power of the 60’s – 2 hour cabaret style show Thursday, 29th August – 11 am “Sunset Strip” – a play about Life Thursday, 26th September 2019 – 11am “Nathan Foley” – member of Hi-5 and prestigious 2016 title holder of Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year - Thursday, 24th October 2019 – 11 am “The Four Voices” – performing all the Christmas Classics Thursday, 12th December 2019 – 11 am

CAPITOL THEATRE: “Chicago” – Wednesday, 2nd October – 1pm - $70 “School of Rock the Musical” Wednesday, 4th December – 1pm - $70 pay by August (12 min. (8)) “Frozen” – in 2020

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE – JOAN

SUTHERLAND THEATRE: “West Side Story” – 21st August – 1pm - $80 1 SPARE TICKET

LYRIC THEATRE: “Muriel’s Wedding” 3rd July – 1 pm “Billy Elliott” Wednesday, 30th October – $80

2020 “Warhorse” Wednesday, 15th March 2020 – $70 “Shrek” & “Waitress”

2021 “Hamilton” MACARTHUR SINGERS PRESENTS:

“A Musical Flashback of 60 & 70’s Favourites” Sunday - date to be advised – 2.30 pm – Carrington Recreational Hall, Camden “A Classical Concert Accompanied by Chamber Orchestra Violins” Sunday, 18th August – 2.30 pm – Mater Dei Chapel – $20

CAMPBELLTOWN THEATRE GROUP: “Beauty and the Beast” Saturday, 5th October – 2 pm – $26 “Next to Normal” Saturday, 16th November – 2 pm – $36

THE CUBE – CATHOLIC CLUB

CAMPBELLTOWN: “David Hobson & Marina Prior– The 2 of Us – Up Close & Personal” Saturday, 6th July - $60 “Carole King’s Tapestry the Concert” Nicky Gillis Saturday, 10th August – 8pm - $36 This is a fabulous show. Nicki is very talented.

ILLAWARRA PERFORMING ARTS – IPAC

WOLLONGONG: “The Wharf Review” – Saturday, 9th November – 1.30 pm - $63 – 1 SPARE TICKET

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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR TOURS & DAY TRIPS - PETER O’LOUGHLIN:

BSB 032 710 / Account No. 121110

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR SHOWS –

JOYCE REILLY: BSB 032 710 / Account No. 157367

TREASURER – ANNA DEGNAN GENERAL BANK ACCOUNT

DETAILS FOR: Joining Fees, Membership Renewal,

Anniversary Dinner, Christmas Lunch BSB 032 710 / Account No. 156057

MEMBERSHIP: Members need to attend 50% of meetings. When signing the attendance sheet please do not write “Apology” for a member who may be absent. Members need to contact the Membership Officer,

Bev Crawford on 4647-7825 before the meeting or email becrawford@bigpond.com.au **ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SECURITY REASONS, MEMBERS WHO LEAVE BEFORE THE

END OF THE MEETING MUST SEE BEV CRAWFORD TO SIGN OUT.**

MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION: Please advise Membership Officer of any contact

information which includes changes in email address and phone numbers membership@narellanprobus.org.au

MEMBERSHIP BADGE: Members are reminded to wear badges to

all meetings and on tours.

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CALENDAR 2019

Art Group meets every Thursday morning.

JULY Tuesday 2nd Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 3rd “Muriel’s Wedding” – Lyric Theatre – 1 pm Friday 5th Probus Meeting Saturday 6th “David Hobson & Marina Prior” – The Cube – 8 pm Wednesday 10th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Friday 12th Fun Friday – SMALL HALL at Park Central – 10 am Monday 15th Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 16th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 17th Travel Tales – NO MEETING IN JULY Friday 19th Day Trip – “Yulefest, Linton Gardens”, Central Coast – depart 9.00 am Monday 22nd Walk with Marg – 1st section of 7 Bridge Walk Wednesday 24th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10 am Thursday 25th “Christine Anu” – Casula – 11 am Friday 26th Cards – Julie’s Harrington Park Casino – 7pm for 7.30pm start

AUGUST Friday 2nd Probus Meeting Monday 5th Lunch with Marg – venue TBA Tuesday 6th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Friday 9th Fun Friday – LARGE HALL at Park Central – 10 am Friday 9th Clothes Swap/Sell – LARGE HALL at Park Central – 12 noon Saturday 10th “Carole King’s Tapestry the Concert” – The Cube – 8 pm Wednesday 14th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Friday 16th Day Trip – “Nurses Museum” Coast Hospital – depart 8.30 am Sunday 18th “Macarthur Singers” – 2.30 pm – Mater Dei Chapel Monday 19th Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 20th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 21st “West Side Story” – Sydney Opera House – 1 pm Wednesday 21st Travel Tales - 7 pm for 7.30 pm – Large Hall at Park Central Monday 26th Walk with Marg – 2nd section of 7 Bridge Walk Wednesday 28th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10 am Thursday 29th “The Starliners” – Casula – 11 am Friday 30th Cards – Julie’s Harrington Park Casino – 7pm for 7.30pm start

SEPTEMBER Monday 2nd Lunch with Marg – venue TBA Tuesday 3rd Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Friday 6th Probus Meeting Monday 9-20th 12 day Western Country Trip Wednesday 11th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Tuesday 17th NO CRAFT Wednesday 18th Travel Tales - 7 pm for 7.30 pm – Large Hall at Park Central Wednesday 25th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10 am Thursday 26th “Sunset Strip”- Casula – 11 am Friday 27th Cards – Julie’s Harrington Park Casino – 7pm for 7.30pm start

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OCTOBER Tuesday 1st Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 2nd “Chicago” – 1 pm – Capitol Theatre Friday 4th Probus Meeting Saturday 5th “Beauty and the Beast” – Camp. Theatre Group – 2 pm Wednesday 9th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Friday 11th Fun Friday - Large Hall at Park Central – 10 am Monday 14th Lunch with Marg – venue TBA Tuesday 15th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 16th Travel Tales - 7 pm for 7.30 pm – Large Hall at Park Central Friday 18th Day Trip – revisit “Powerhouse Discovery Centre” Monday 21st Walk with Marg – 3rd section of 7 Bridge Walk Monday 21st Book Club – Pat & Ray Wednesday 23rd Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10 am Thursday 24th “Nathan Foley” – Casula – 11 am Friday 25th Cards – Julie’s Harrington Park Casino – 7pm for 7.30pm start Wednesday 30th “Billy Elliot” – Lyric Theatre – 1 pm

NOVEMBER Friday 1st Probus Meeting Monday 4th “Sculptures by the Sea” with Marg Tuesday 5th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Friday 8th Fun Friday - Large Hall at Park Central – 10 am Saturday 9th “The Wharf Review” – IPAC W’gong – 1.30 pm ednesday 13th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Friday 15th Day Trip –Badgerys Creek Airport Site Saturday 16th “Next to Normal” – Camp. Theatre Group – 2 pm Monday 18th Book Club – Pat & Ray Tuesday 19th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 20th Travel Tales – 7 pm for 7.30 pm – Large Hall at Park Central Monday 25th Lunch with Marg – venue TBA Wednesday 27th Coffee with Tony – Narellan – 10 am Friday 29th Cards – Julie’s Harrington Park Casino – 7pm for 7.30pm start

DECEMBER Tuesday 3rd Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm Wednesday 4th “School of Rock” – Capitol Theatre – 1 pm Friday 6th Probus Meeting Wednesday 11th Coffee with Tony – Camden – 10 am Thursday 12th “The Four Voices” – Casula – 11 am Friday 13th Christmas Lunch – Gledswood Winery – 12 noon Tuesday 17th Craft with Mary – 1.30 pm

2020 Wednesday 15th March “Warhorse” – Lyric Theatre Monday – Friday 16th – 20th March 5 day trip to Mudgee Dates TBA “Shrek” & “Waitress” – Lyric Theatre Date TBA “Frozen” – Capitol Theatre Monday – Friday 9th – 20th Sept 12 day trip to Eyre Peninsular/Flinders Ranges

2021 February Day Trip - Cruise on Parramatta River Date TBA “Hamilton” – Lyric Theatre