Coffee & Chat

Jan Cheney 0400 889 705

Our next get-together will be on Tuesday 15th September at 10.00am at Olive Lane Café in the North Balwyn Village Shopping Centre in Doncaster Road.

The 48 tram stops immediately outside the cafe, car parking is available behind the shops off Bulleen Road.

In August, we had 12 members attending on a beautiful mid-winters day.

It was a very pleasant way for them - both new and old - to get together with their fellow members in a relaxed, informal, and enjoyable environment.

You can contact me by text or email - jancheney@bigpond.com to let me know of your attendance.

Or - just turn up! You will be made most welcome by those regular attenders at this, most relaxed and informal get-together. We look forward to you joining us then.

President’s Address

Hi everyone, Firstly I was saddened to hear of the passing of our long time member Graham Couch and extend my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

On a brighter note, a group of us attended a wonderful performance by Tenori at The Round Theatre last Wednesday. Having been privileged to see them perform quite some time ago on a cruise, I must say they are as good as ever – I am a huge fan.

We now look forward to a springtime outing to the Dandenongs in September and pray for a mild, sunny day in order to enjoy the gardens. Of course, the Mount Dandenong Hotel lunch will be great anyway - rain, hail or shine.

I do wish every father, grandfather and great-grandfather a very happy Fathers’ Day and can only hope that you are suitably spoilt by your families. I look forward to seeing you all at our general meeting on Monday 7th September.

patriciadavies21@gmail.com

Armchair Travel

Convenor: Shirley Fenemor

Well, here’s hoping that many of you are back from your travels and will be able to come, hear and see David Hutt’s presentation on travelling down the Rhine.

This will take place on Wednesday 23rd September 7.30pm at Manningtree in Hawthorn.

Some of you may have seen Monty Don’s episode on this, on TV recently.

While our own group members have produced amazing presentations for us, I’m sure you will all agree that David‘s evenings are not to be missed.

I am confident that you will enjoy the travel experience followed by a cuppa and chat until around 9.30pm.

New members are always welcome. Parking is available in the forecourt.

Please contact me if you need any further details.

The AFL Home & Away season has been finished with 25 rounds since March, and the winners of the Footy Tipping for 2026 has been decided.

The numbers tipping this season split about 50:50 between the sexes, but after the last round the winners between the sexes are the females with 18 out of the 32 different winners for the season.

The overall figures have been counted, checked and secured.

The winners and their prizes will be announced at our September 7th meeting.

Congratulations to the winners for the last three rounds being:

Round 21              Peter Lewis

Round 22              Pat Davies

Round 23              David Markland

Golf Group

Gary Jackson 0418 578 863

In September we move to Ivanhoe Golf Course, Vasey Street, Ivanhoe.

Tee off time for Tuesday 8th is 10.48am and Mondays 14th, 21st and 28th is 9.52am.

Golf results for July and August

A very smart group captured at Wattle Park Golf Course on July 20th

Brew and Chew

Ian Phillips 0428 858 272

There always seems something to read in the newspapers and view on the “News” – and, so it is at Brew and Chew.

It is fair to say that the ins and outs of “Personalities” don’t get as much air-time at Camberwell Library as they do elsewhere, even when public figures are involved. But, of course, there are exceptions and, at this time of the year, football can be expected to be mentioned, if nothing else than in working out which team plays which next in the finals and whereabouts. In days past when there was just a final four, it seemed so much easier: but presumably less rewarding to the broadcasters and the AFL.

Given the age-profile of Brew and Chew and Auburn Probus in general, it is not surprising that the future is mentioned largely in contrast to the past, for example whether Tasmania will perform better than GWS or where the next rail line will be operated (although even our members are not quite old enough to remember the Outer-Circle line) or something about electric vehicles and fuel supplies.

Perhaps it is as well that passions are muted.

Ian Phillips – irp@alphalink.com.au

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

At Ruby T’s on Monday the 24th - sometimes it’s...walk’n and no talk’n!

Here are our next two walks for September
Monday 10th August, Kew.

Monday 14th. September.

I am hoping that on our walk through Burnley Gardens we will see the Wisteria in full bloom.

We will meet at the car park of Leonda on Swan St. Melway A11.

Coffee at Com Man in Botanicca Blvd, Building 8.

Monday 28th. September.

We will meet at Ridgway Park 81A Strabane Ave., Mont Albert North. Melway 46 J6.

It is a quiet suburban park, which does not have a board sign.

Coffee at Reunion Cafe, 160 Union Rd. Surrey Hills. Parking available at Coles car park, off side street.

Leader: Norma Griffiths 0438 584 198

Dine - Out

John & Maureen McIntosh 0402 458 061

We have scheduled Monday 21st September for our dinner at Box Hill RSL. 6.30pm for a 7.00pm meal.

We have booked The Tower Hotel, 686 Burwood Road, Hawthorn East for our next lunch.

Thursday 15th October at 12.30pm

See me at the Dine-Out Desk to make your booking.

Membership

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

New Members: Nil
Deaths: Graham Couch

Resignations: Nil

Membership drive

With few exceptions our new member intake is based on introductions by existing members.

To augment this diminishing source we availed ourselves of free personalised promotional flyers from PSPL

and targeted distribution to community hubs in our immediate area and residences to the west of the NBBC.

Some 500 flyers were distributed in the first half of August.

September 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.

If you have any changes to your contact details, including Next of Kin, would you please send them to

Peter Gibbs at pwbgibbs@yahoo.com.au

Birthdays for September

Norma Griffiths, Rita Hayes, Elvia Joyce, John Henderson, Brendan Annesley, Peter Brown,

Annette Jager, Laurice Stainsby and Sue Fitz.

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 September are Two Representatives From Victorias Big Build

Two representatives from North East Link and the Eastern Freeway Upgrade will make a detailed presentation at our September meeting.

The nature of their addresses is to provide us with a valuable overview of the two massive projects and to share with us an update on current progress and details of any key upcoming works.

Photographs of the large and intricate machines (featured above), fully illustrate the scope of the projects that have been undertaken.

This massive program of works is being carefully planned so the projects can open in 2028 – bringing all the pieces of North East Link together.

August Speaker Summary - Chris Bennett

Author Chris Bennett addressed our meeting with genuine enthusiasm about his autobiographical book, ‘Roy Boy’. It was a story about growing up in working class Fitzroy, Melbourne’s first suburb, during the 1950’s and 60’s, of migrant parents. He shared stories that we all identified with about old Fitzroy before gentrification. He talked of migrant family life, the strong community spirit of the era and the various characters he grew up with. It was a very enjoyable trip down ‘memory lane’.

Outings

Sandy Tilley 0460 678 668 & Annette Brownscombe 0418 400 352

Activities Coming Up

Come out for a day in the Dandenong Ranges.

Wednesday - 16th September - 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Visit the

MOUNT DANDENONG NATIONAL PARK

and

BOTANIC GARDENS

Walk around

THE CHELSEA AUSTRALIAN GARDEN

at OLINDA.

The garden is a re-creation of the winning Australian entry in The Chelsea Flower Show (2013).

You can walk around the sealed paths and enjoy a great diversity of plant and animal life as well as the many lovely vistas along the way.

Alternativley you may prefer to walk around The Botanic Gardens and enjoy a coffee at the THE BOTANIC CAFE.

There is a small bus that drives around the gardens for those who don’t feel like walking. Cost $9.50.

Lunch is at THE MOUNT DANDENONG HOTEL (at your own cost).

Depending on time available you may like to explore the shops opposite the Hotel.

Enjoy the company of your fellow members. Get out in the fresh air and have fun. ALL FOR $20 (Buy your own lunch)

Please pay by EFT before our September meeting as we need to finalise numbers at the meeting.

NOTE new banking details in treasurer's report. Or bring correct cash to the meeting.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the bus.

Treasurer’s Report

John Lagzdins - 0434 870 199

My report for the month to 25th August 2026

The Club’s bank balance at report date is $8,604.12. Council grant fund balance is $1,590.00 after paying $170.00 for a bus trip deposit. Other payments were for rent $500.00 and $136.00 speaker’s gifts.

Income for the month was for August “Round” concert $25.00.

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 of activities.

Morning Tea/Coffee Roster for August Meeting

Anne and Joe Toscano

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

Hello....here’s some forward planning!

Christmas lunch is confirmed...

Monday December 7th

Box Hill Golf Club....Yay!

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 of activities.

The Latest Newsletter for September 2026 is now available.

Read Here By Clicking Here Newsletter251September2026.pdf