Don’t forget our

Christmas Lunch

Monday, ^1st December at 12 noon

At The Kew Golf Club, 120 Belford Road, East Kew

2 course lunch, plus drinks on arrival, Wine, etc, available to purchase from bar.

$85.00 per head.

Cash at November 3rd meeting or EFT to bank account by 10th November.

Probus Club of Auburn: BSB: 083 277 Account: 569521388

Coffee & Chat

Jan Cheney 0400 889 705

As usual, we had plenty of "chat" amongst the thirteen members present – a few regulars were away
at other functions. All enjoyed our morning coffee in October on a pleasant but windy morning.
Our next get together is on Tuesday, 18th November at 10.00 am.
We will continue at Olive Lane Café in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn Village
as all who attend seem very happy at this venue.
All will be made most welcome.
Hope you will be joining us.
Text or email: jancheney@bigpond.com

President Peter's Ponderings For This Month

The November General Meeting is the last for 2025 and in accord with our Constitution, nominations will be sought for Committee vacancies.

Committee membership does require personal time but in so saying it is rewarding knowing the decisions we make and directions we take deliver a level of participation and interest that will see the club move into its 22nd year and beyond.

Committee aside, my focus this month is the dual member Speakers position and the underwhelming support for filling the position.

Several past and present committee/SIG members have demonstrated by example that it is not rocket science and that there is an excellent template to follow. These members are finite in number and the life line as I call it at best does not stretch past March 2026.

What we need to start the ball rolling is for just one member to approach any committee member and say:

“I’ll do it but find me a partner!”

With this first step in place we can then canvass for a partner and ideally have a speaker structure in place for April 2026 and beyond.

This approach worked for the Outings position!
No reason why not for Speakers.

Peter Gibbs

Armchair Travel

Convenor: Shirley Fenemor

Well, we are away again, this time to New Zealand with David Hutt.

We will meet on Wednesday 26th November, 7.30pm at Manningtree as usual but as this will be our last get-together before Christmas, we will make it a Christmas Breakup and ask that you bring a small plate to share at supper.

David has presented for us several times and we have found these occasions very interesting. He usually rides his bike around Europe or the UK but after having viewed some photos he sent me, I did confirm with him that this time it was without the bike!!

If you are new and need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Auburn Probus Club supports the Boroondara Symphonic Band

Colin Richards

2025 Concert programme

The last concert for 2025 is on Sunday 23rd November at 2.30 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Kew

Why not come along and enjoy some wonderful music - for FREE.

Thank you to those Probus members who regularly attend and enjoy these concerts.

Golf Group -

In November we move to Wattle Park Golf Course

(note there will be no scheduled game during Melbourne Cup week).

Tee off time for Monday’s 10th, 17th and 24th is 9.40am.

Golf results for September and October

Brew and Chew

Ian Phillips 0428 858 272

Spring is in the air and everywhere, although increasingly less so in our step than formerly. And with the Spring comes racing, replacing footy but with the prospect of cricket to come. And one supposes the climax to Formula 1 and the McLaren rivalry – the economics of that circus defy comprehension, particularly to those of us who have trouble with more than three noughts at the end of any equation. Ever more, the remote aspects of abstract thought eludes us. Nevertheless, we are happy that an Australian, and particularly one with an age profile we can appreciate, shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

In case you missed it, the award, (accordingly to the Nobel Web-site for Dummies), was for:

“..the development of a new type of molecular architecture. The constructions they created – metal–organic frameworks – contain large cavities in which molecules can flow in and out.”

And this was cooked up by Richard Robson 50 years ago while at Melbourne Uni trying, as best I can see, to create rigid structures that resemble three-dimensional crochet.

These it is said “were quite rickety and tended to fall apart”: at least we can understand that!

However, his idea found some root, over many years. One of his fellow prize-winners, Susumu Kitagawa, stated he followed an important principle: to try to see “the usefulness of useless.”

Now that is comforting thought as we survey the accumulation of stuff in our view and in our minds and in our sheds, et al.

But all will be clear at the forthcoming meeting of Brew & Chew - at the Camberwell library at 10.00am on November 26th, the fourth Wednesday as always.

For further information and input, contact me by mobile or irp@alphalink.com.au

The Walking Group meets twice a month usually on the 2nd and 4th Monday.

Walking Group : Jenene Marshall

10th November - Wattle Park Golf Club, Burwood.

Meet at Wattle Park Golf Club, 1012 Riversdale Rd., Burwood, at 9.50am.
Coffee at golf club on completion of walk around the area (Mel 60 J3).
Leaders Noelle & Julie

24th November - Box Hill South.

Meet on corner of Middleborough Road and Ailsa Street, Box Hill South at 9.50am, (there is plenty of parking at shops), for a section of the Wurundjeri Walk Trail (Mel 61 F3). Coffee after at Anne's Pantry. Leader Pat Davies

The Dine Out Groups arranges bookings for either Lunch or Dinner at various restaurants and cafes in the area

John McIntosh

Seventeen members enjoyed a delicious luncheon, Japanese stile at TAKU Restaurant in Camberwell.

As usual, the fellowship was most enjoyable and we shared many stories of Japanese travels.

A reminder that our next Dine Out at Box Hill RSL is on Monday 17th November.

Membership

Sandi Fitzpatrick         Ass. Laurice Stainsby

Attendance for September Meeting

Attendance: 85 Apologies: 22 No Response: 12 Total Membership: 119 Non-Active: 3

Visitors: Nil

Could you please let Sandi or Laurice know if you will not be attending the next meeting.

If you have any changes to your contact details, including Next of Kin, would you please send them to Sandi at: sandifitz9@bigpond.com

Birthdays for November: Neil Hookey, Suzie Macfarlane, John Curry, Tony Smythe, Meg McLean, John Hutchins, Glenice Porter, Lee Phillips, Venita Mitchell, Janie Pirret, John Lagzdins, Barbara Mann, Helga O'Loughlin, Eve Tuck

We suggest that members wear their name badges on outings to make it easier for new members to join in.

Our guest speaker for November is  Member Gillian Yung

Gillian has a keen interest in Australian history but not the events that make the headlines in the history books. Rather she likes to know the personalities behind the big events and the motivations

"Convict Woman To Wealthy Widow"

October Speaker

Question time did open up a number of issues outside the subject matter and the clear direction was contact your councillor, he/she is your voice to Council.

All in all it was a very enjoyable performance and we appreciated her taking the time to talk to our club.

Outings

Treasurer’s Report

The bank balance as at 23^rd October is 7,317.56.
In the month to date we received advance payments of $1,020 for the Christmas lunch.
Minor expenses were $109.49 being for badges, printing and a speaker’s gift.
The NBBC account for October room hire for $500.00 is not in yet. Again, it has been requested.
Phone/SMS 0434 870 199 Email: Lagzdins@melbpc.org.au

Thank you,
John Lagzdins

Vice President’s Notes

Morning Tea Roster for October Meeting

Pat Davies

The Morning Tea Roster for October Meeting is:

TOM & SHIRLEY FENEMOR

Please be at the clubrooms by 9.30am to assist with the preparations.

If you are unable to attend on the day you are on duty, please arrange for someone else to take your place.

The Latest Newsletter for November 2025 is now available.

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