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.

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

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

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 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

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.

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.