Coffee & Chat

Jan Cheney

This is a new opportunity for members to join in conversation over a caffeine brew.

The meetings are to be held in the morning of the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Jan who is currently on holidays in Noosa (scouting future interstate venues no doubt) will be announcing the meeting time and venue at our July meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

All is well in the “Counting House”.

With current funds of $9,298.40, your Club remains in a solid financial position.

We have yet to receive an account from the NBBC for their June 23, 2024 “Hall Hire” of $500.

For the few Members who are still to pay their membership payments, can you make the payment immediately. (The 30th of June is the cut-off date for receiving these payments).

Please use the Probus EFT facility using the Probus Bank Account:

BSB 083 277 - Account Number 569521388

May I remind you to ensure details of any payment are included with the payment.

I am also happy to take cash from members at our monthly meetings.

Auburn Probus Club supports the Boroondara Symphonic Band

Colin Richards

Just to keep you all up to date and aware of the future Performances (always good to have plenty of notice).

Sunday 8th September at 2:30pm

Annual Concert - Holy Trinity Kew.

Sunday 24th November at 2:30pm

November Concert - Holy Trinity Kew.

Golf Group - Gary Jackson

In July we move to Wattle Park Golf Course, Vassey St, Ivanhoe.

Tee off time is 9:00am for Tuesday July 2nd

and 10.12am for Monday’s 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

Below are the May and June results:

Brew and Chew

Meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday

Brew and Chew

Ian Philips

With the first half of 2024 behind us, gentlemen members will meet at the Camberwell Library at 10.00 on 24 July, sharing disappointment that the coffee kiosk is closing - the shape of the meeting before the meeting needs re-consideration.

By then we will be armed with post-mortems on the French and UK elections and the outcomes for Mme Le Pen and Mr Farage respectively and the sentences awarded to Trump and Biden Jnr. can be discussed dispassionately.

But politics is dull stuff, compared with the hoopla of the Olympics and anticipation over the competition in what I might view as street games – 3 x 3 basketball, breaking, skateboarding and something called BMX Freestyle.

I suggest you come along and add your input.

Contact me on my mobile

Armchair Travel

Convenor: Shirley Fenemor

JULY

Well we are taking off again – this time led by Rob Everett (a Manningtree resident who has presented for us before).

Destination is Pretoria to Cape Town via Rovos Rail and exploring Cape Town and surrounds.

Be ready for departure by 7.30 pm on Wednesday 24 July at Manningtree, 20-26 Manningtree Road – parking available in forecourt.

There are a few spare seats available so if you have not travelled with us before or need further information, please contact me.

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

Walking Group : Janene Marshall

8th July - Kew - Leader Jan Cheney - Meet at Stradbroke Park car park in Burke Road near Harp/Belmore Roads. (Mel 45 K4) at 9.50am for a walk through the park.

Coffee at Tru Café, 1058 Burke Road, Balwyn.

22nd July - East Ivanhoe - Leader Jenene Marshall - Meet in Wamba Road, East Ivanhoe near Lower Heidelberg Road at 9.50am. (Mel 31 H9). We will walk along Lower Heidelberg Rd to East Ivanhoe shops then down Warncliffe Road to Ivanhoe Golf Club for coffee. Then make our way back to Wamba Road via The Boulevard.

Travel Section

Outings

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26 Probus members enjoyed a great outing to Victoria’s Parliament House on Friday June 28th. We met on the front steps and entered the building going through security scanning and ID checks before we could reach the reception desk.

We met our guide who invited us into the beautiful main Reception Hall with a large sculpture of Queen Victoria and photos of recent Premiers to explain the history of the building. Construction began in 1856 and remains unfinished to this day with many renovations and extensions over the years.

Our tour continued through the Legislative Assembly (pictured left) and The Legislative Council chamber on the right.

We also toured the extensive library with our guide explaining the processes and details of the events that took place.

Following our tour the group enjoyed a most enjoyable lunch in the Members Dining Room.

BENDIGO ART GALLERY

Don’t forget our BENDIGO ART GALLERY TOUR - Friday 5th July

Paris: Impressions of Life 1880 - 1925.

The coach will leave Renaissance Living 932 Riversdale Road, Surrey Hills at 8.15am.

There is ample, untimed parking on both sides of Riversdale Road.

Entry to Bendigo Gallery is at 11.00am. It is a single entry admittance and no pass-outs are permitted.

Lunch is at your own cost and is available at the gallery or there are cafes in the near vicinity.

Departing Bendigo 3.00pm.

Details of upcoming outings in August and September will be available at the next meeting, as at this stage, confirmation has yet to be received.

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

John McIntosh

We had 34 people attend The Old England Hotel lunch and 16 attend Box Hill RSL for the monthly dinner.

The next dinner at Box Hill RSL is scheduled for 15th July.

A Brunch at GEORGES Restaurant 819 Burke Road Camberwell has been arranged for Sunday August 25th at 11am.

Please record your intention to attend these functions at our next meeting.