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.

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

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.

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!!).

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.

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)

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.