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Armchair Travel

Convenor: Shirley Fenemor

Welcome aboard – In March David Hutt will be escorting us on a ‘European Odyssey’ North Sea to the Black Sea. Many of you will have experienced David’s trips before, he is a cyclist so hope you all have your lycras ready.

As usual this will be at Manningtree in Hawthorn on the ^4th Wednesday – this time, being 27 March – at 7.30 pm.

New folk are always welcome – please ring me for any information you require

Shirley

Auburn Probus Club supports the Boroondara Symphonic Band

Booroondara Symphony Band

Colin Richards

Details of future performances can be found on the web site.

17th March 2.30 pm March Concert - Holy Trinity Kew

16th June 2.30 pm June Concert - Holy Trinity Kew

8th September 2.30 pm Annual Concert - Holy Trinity Kew

24th November 2.30 pm--November Concert - Holy Trinity Kew

Footy Tipping 2024    Mike Pavey 

The AFL Home & Away Season has started with Zero Rounds and Byes for Clubs up to Round 6.

We have 19 members who are tipping this season.

We have lost some tippers this season but have pleasure in welcoming two new participants chancing their luck, Jenene and Laurice.

The numbers split about 50:50 between the sexes, and the winners to date favour the ladies. Congratulations to the winners for the first 3 + 0 Rounds.

Round 0                Brenda Mackey

Round 1                Brenda Mackey

Round 2                John McIntosh

Round 3                Bill Woodhouse & Carleen Meehan

It is still not too late for anyone interested, in joining the competition. If assistance is required contact Mike Pavey

Golf Group - Gary Jackson

February 2024 Golf results

 In March we move to Ivanhoe Golf course, Vasey Street, Ivanhoe.

Tee off time is 10.08 for Tuesday’s March ^5th and 12th and Monday’s 18th and 25th

Brew and Chew

Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday

Brew and Chew

Ian Philips

The gentlemen of Brew and Chew met at Camberwell Library, on Feb 28 at 10.00 a.m. and following that each fourth Tuesday.

It has been pointed out that the title “Brew and Chew” is pretty meaningless to those who have been involved, and offers no information as to what goes on.

It is fair to say that, over time, B+C has evolved into a discussion group devoted to men’s interests, more talk than torque these days. Each month there is an email to the usual suspects with a reminder and usually a thought-starter (which is mostly ignored). It is fair to say that the group has moved on from its first draft title – “Basket-

weaving for blokes” – and it’s focus on 85 ways to tie your tie – but perhaps not far enough.

If in doubt, come along and find out: if lapsed, come back and stir us up. Contact Ian Phillips

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

 Walking Group : Janene Marshall

Walking Group

Up Coming Walks

11th March, no walk due to Labour Day.

25th March - Maranoa Gardens & Beckett Park Balwyn - Leader Lorraine Borley - Meet in car park off Iramoo Street, (behind Whitehorse Road shops) at 9:50 for a 10:00am start. Coffee at Focus - Mel. 46 F8.

The sun sets on Summer - 2024

WE ARE NOT GOLFERS, JUST WALKERS WHO APPRECIATE THE BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND WALKS AROUND MELBOURNE GOLF COURSES

 ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME & WE ENCOURAGE MORE MALE MEMBERS TO JOIN US TO EXERCISE, CHAT & HAVE A COFFEE TOGETHER. 

Jenene Marshall

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

Susan and John Hutchins   

We had 15 attend our dinner at the Box Hill RSL.

The next dinner will be on Monday 18 March.

A Dine Out has not been planned as yet          

John & Susan Hutchins

Membership

Has the task of all things Membership of the Club

Attendance for February Meeting: 88, Apologies: 16, No response:27: Visitors 3

Total Membership: 131

New Members: Lindsay & Barbara Butler Resignation: Liz Hyde

Recent Death: Bern Connell

Birthdays for March:

Betty Collins, Keith Creed, Ina Creed, Barbara Edwards, Ann Rusden, Judith Tymms, Helen Rennie, Ann Alexander, Susan Hutchins, Ian Macfarlane, Eileen Toohil, Ronda D’Paul and Jenni Williams

It has been suggested that members wear their name badges on outings.

Please ring apologies to Sandi or Laurice

The Next General meeting is on Monday 15th April 2024 at 10 am

Outings

Jan Lester

A reminder for those who have paid for our Outing to Pentridge Prison on Saturday 2nd March, we will all meet in the playground area inside the prison walls at 12.15pm then proceed to our lunch venue. Guided tour is at 2.30pm.

Car parking is available under the shops/cinema.

A PLEASANT SUNDAYAFTERNOON
Victoria Mantynen, a singer from Performing Arts Australia will celebrate, in song, the life of “ the forces sweetheart” Dame Vera Lyn. She will entertain us with classics as well as a few extra surprises whilst being accompanied by her pianist on the grand piano.

Afternoon tea will be provided after the show.

Sunday 21st April at 2pm at Renaissance Living 932 Riversdale Road Surrey Hills

The cost is $25.00 per head.

Friends and family welcome

Ample untimed parking is available on both sides of Riversdale Road.

Payment EFT direct to Probus bank account (preferred) or at March and April meetings.

FLINDERS RANGES
A 9 day coach tour to Flinders Ranges 23rd August - 31st August 2024.

There are still a few spaces available. If you are interested, please come and see me at the Outings desk where an Itinerary will be available.

Suggestions for any outings are always welcome.

The Treasurers Report For This Month can be read here

Sadly/gladly this will be my last report as Treasurer!
As usual a couple of one-liners to hopefully get you smiling. This time two quotes from a past and present celebrity.

From Mark Twain - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence in society.

From Dolly Parton - The way I see it if you want the rainbow, you’ve got to put up with rain

At the time of writing our account balance stands at a healthy $8,759.00, with of course no subscriptions received as yet until after the AGM when the 2024 fees are set.

The ‘books’ for 2023, with blood sweat and tears, have been prepared and by the time you read this will be in the hands of the Auditor, club member, Peter Brown.

As I depart the ‘Treasury benches’ here are a few ways that some members could adopt that would be of great assistance to our new Treasurer!

• Be careful not to pay for an activity twice!
• If for whatever reason you receive a cheque from the Club, pay it into your bank immediately.
  
• Learn a new skill by finding out how to use EFT (electronic funds transfer) to pay monies nto the Club
  
• When paying by EFT clearly identify who is paying and the activity involved.
• When using EFT it’s a good practice to send an email to the Treasurer (and cc the event organiser) to advise them of your payment

And To Finish Up

Two women neighbours met at the local coffee shop. Eyeing the jewellery around her friend’s neck, one said: “What is in that locket? Is it a memento of some sort?”

“Yes”, replied the other woman. “It’s a lock of my husband’s hair”.

“But your husband is still alive!”

“I know, but his hair has all gone”.

Yours financially

David Brown

Vice Presidents Peter's Message

Morning Tea Roster for March meeting

The following members are on roster duty for the March Club meeting,

Jan Macfarlane, Ian Macfarlane and Vic McCrea.

Please be at the Club by 9.30am to assist with the preparation. If you are unable to attend on the day you are on duty, please arrange for someone else to fill your spot.

A new roster request form will be circulated at this meeting to cover meetings in the new Probus year.The date for our April meeting falls on Easter Monday. The Secretary has contacted the Bowls Club to arrange another date which will see the April Club meeting being held on the 15th April. The committee meeting will take place on the 12th April.

Peter Matthews

The Latest Newsletter for March 2024 is now available.

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