Coffee & Chat

Jan Cheney 0400 889 705

Our next get-together will be on Tuesday 17th November at 10.00 am at Olive Lane Café in the North Balwyn Village Shopping Centre in Doncaster Road.

Our numbers were down in October as many of our regulars were thoroughly enjoying themselves on the Probus tour of Mount Gambier and Portland. Thank you Pam for stepping in in my absence.

The “Coffee and Chat” morning is always a very pleasant way for members - both new and old - to get together with their fellow members in a relaxed, informal, and enjoyable environment.

There is no doubt that getting to know your fellow members enormously enhances your enjoyment of membership of Auburn Probus Club.

The 48 tram stops immediately outside Olive Lane, and car parking is available behind Olive Lane off Bulleen Road.

You can contact me by text or email (jancheney@bigpond.com) to let me know to expect you.

Or - just turn up!

You will be made most welcome by those regular attendees at this, most relaxed and informal get-together.

President’s Address

Hello everyone.

Can you believe that our next meeting is the last for 2026 – where has the year gone?

Thankfully we have our Christmas lunch to look forward to on Monday ^7th December.

If you haven’t already, please add your name to the list for this event. It is our opportunity to relax and enjoy

each other’s company and to reflect on the past year. David Brown will organise a lovely day for us.

Another day to look forward to is our bus trip to Phillip Island on 13th November.

This should be wonderful – we can rub noses with the koalas, enjoy a great lunch at the RSL and indulge

ourselves at the chocolate factory on the way home.

Please join in and make Annette and Sandy’s last outing a great one.

Just a reminder that nominations for committee positions for next year need to be lodged prior to end of our

November meeting. We are still in need of a Vice President, so please give this some serious thought.

Don’t forget we do not have a meeting in January, so the first meeting for 2027 will be our AGM on 1st February.

I look forward to seeing you all at our next general meeting on Monday ^2nd November.

Mike Pavey will be organising our Melbourne Cup Sweep, and you’ve got to be in it to win it as they say. Good Luck

patriciadavies21@gmail.com

Armchair Travel

Convenor: Shirley Fenemor

Hi Folks    

I am very sorry to inform you that our November Tour will not be going ahead. This is not due to insufficient bookings, rather a case of “unforeseen circumstances”. Actually, there is another Probus engagement that will cause a very limited attendance at our meeting, including Tom and myself.

Further, as usual we do not have a meeting late in December so I need to take this opportunity to say “Seasons Greetings to you all” and a big “thank you” to all our presenters who have entertained us so enthusiastically over the year (and especially to my Technical Advisor!!).

Golf Group

Gary Jackson 0418 578 863

In November we continue at Wattle Park Golf Course, 1012 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills.

No play on Melbourne Cup Tuesday 3rd .

Tee off times for Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th is 9.48 am.

Golf results for September and October

Brew and Chew

Ian Phillips 0428 858 272

At the time of writing B+C has two meetings ahead – 28th October and 25th November at 10.00am at the Camberwell Library.

Given that this will be read next month, if at all, much will then be known at the next meeting that is speculation now – the Cup, mid-terms, which party has promised what and even cricket results.

Nevertheless, the next meeting will likely be filled with comment from those participating in the Mt Gambier trip – a refreshing and rather restful trip (judging by the somnolence prevailing in the bus most afternoons).

Including first the Blue Lake and later, the rather grey wet lake.

It also demonstrated what treasures most of the B+C blokes have, or have had, in their sheds and yards – once restored, junk become artefacts: that is however rather disparaging as the collection at Millicent in particular was magnificent, ranging from anvils to ladies’ night caps, together with sheds of glorious farm machinery of all sorts.

Visits to (Lord) Nelson and (Lady) Hamilton reminded us of the sea-hero’s many conquests – the lighthouse at the Cape seemed singularly apt.

The food and accommodation at Mt Gambier was really good, and reminds the participants to give a thumbs up to Tripadvisor or whoever.

So, ladies, encourage your gent to participate in Brew and Chew - at least you will get a morning to yourself. The conversation starts at Camberwell Library on the fourth Wednesdays, the 28th of October and the 25th of November, at 10.00am.

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

Walking Group

Helga O’Loughlin 0427 829 000 & Rita Hayes 0417 988 859

Our November walks:

Monday November 9th - Deepdene

Meet Carol and Venita at 10:00am on the corner of Barnsbury Ave and Whitehorse Rd for a pleasant stroll.

Coffee at Snow Pony

Monday 23rd November - Banksia Park

Meet Julie and Noelle at 10:00am at entrance # 3, Templestowe Road, Bulleen, where they will take us on a Cherry Loop Walk.

Coffee at The Greenery

Please note:

Probus walkers Christmas Lunch will be held on 9th December at St. Josephs Mews, 198 Denham St, Hawthorn. Cost $25.00. Arrive 12.00pm the party begins 12.30pm.

Dine - Out

John & Maureen McIntosh 0402 458 061

Our next dinner is at the RSL, Box Hill on Monday 16th November.
Register at the Dine-out desk at the November meeting.

Membership

Peter Gibbs - 0409 179 559 Ass. Laurice Stainsby - 0404 273 371

New Members: Nil

Deaths: Nil

Resignations: Nil

October meeting

October meeting

Attendance: 74                  Apologies: 19           No Show:       11        Total: 104

Visitor: Wendy Prendergast

November Meeting

Please text (preferably) or phone Laurice on 0404 273 371 if you will not be attending this meeting.

With around 20 apologies a meeting this advance notice rather than third party message on meeting day will make our task easier at the reception desk.

Birthdays for November

Suzie MacFarlane, John Curry, Tony Smythe, Meg McLean, John Hutchins, Glenice Porter, Eve Tuck,

Venita Mitchell, Helga O’Loughlin & John Lagzdins.

If you have any changes to your contact details, would you please send them to

Peter Gibbs at pwbgibbs@yahoo.com.au

Our speakers for October is Donna Campisi

Donna is the Community Relations Coordinator with Cottage by the Sea, a not-for-profit organisation established in 1890 that provides fun, inspiration and opportunities for children in need in a positive, healthy seaside environment.

Her message is to share the work that Cottage by the Sea does to enhance the lives of children all around Victoria within a holiday atmosphere.

October Speakers Summary

Outings

Sandy Tilley 0460 678 668 & Annette Brownscombe 0418 400 352

Activities Coming Up

Bus trip to Cowes, Phillip Island - Friday 13th November.

Departure: 9.00am from North Balwyn Bowls Club. Return: 4.30 - 5.00pm.

Only $20.00 including entry to Koala Sanctuary entrance fee. Leaving North Balwyn Bowls Club at 9.00am back by 5.00pm. Walk along the boardwalks and see koalas in their natural habitat. Enjoy lunch at Phillip Island RSL Club (your cost) and visit the chocolate factory on the way home.

Pay cash at the November meeting or better still bank direct:

Bendigo Bank: BSB 633 000 A/c 244763645
(remember to include your name in the reference field)

Treasurer’s Report

John Lagzdins - 0434 870 199

My report for the month 

The Club’s bank balance at report date is $10,106.13.

This includes the remaining Council grant for which the balance is $1,060.00, the forthcoming bus trip will diminish the grant by $900.00.

Income came from advance member payments for the November Phillip Island trip $320.00 and Christmas Lunch $2,340.00.

Payments were for rent $500.00 and $27.99 for a speaker gift.

We have a year to date cash flow surplus of $2,287.56 including the advances.

PLEASE note - our BENDIGO BANK account details have recently changed as follows:
Combined Probus Club of Auburn (Vic) Inc.

Bendigo Bank - BSB: 633 000        Account number: 244 763 645

Vice President’s Diary

David Brown 0407 844 421

The diary lists all Club activities for the whole year. All Organisers and Convenors must contact David to let him know the proposed date of activities planned for verification thus ensuring that there is no clash.

Morning Tea/Coffee Roster for November Meeting

Barbara and Norm Fary

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.

Vice President’s Club Diary

David Brown

Christmas Lunch

Pssst....don’t forget our Christmas Lunch!

The December meeting will be a Christmas Lunch held on Monday 7th December at the Box Hill Golf Club.

Bookings and money for the lunch will be taken at our November meeting.

The cost is $65 pp which includes a drink on arrival.

The Latest Newsletter for October 2026 is now available.

Read Here By Clicking Here Newsletter252October2026.pdf