Probus Newsletter July 2012

PROBUS - Tomorrow's Vision for Active Retirees

Editor: Jeff Cahn 84 Smeaton Close

LARA 3212 0419 822-110

smeaton5@netspace.net.au Club No: 57873

Diary at a Glance

Wed 11 July Committee Meeting 09:30

Wed 18 July General Meeting 10:00 to Noon

Thu 26 July Tour of Simonds Stadium

Fri 27 July Tramboat Cruise $38:00/p

http://tramboat.com.au/

Thu 2 August Lunch at the Black Salt Restaurant at the Chifley Hotel

Tue 28 August Aircraft Museum, Point Cook http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/

Wed 10 October Dinner at the Little River Hotel

Thu 11 October Visit to Cape Otway Light Station

Sat 13 October Theatre Outing to ‘King & I’

Editorial Note Lara Probus Website Our new Website can be found at home.vicnet.net.au/~laraprobus/

Morning Melodies

We had a lovely morning tea, and good entertainer with songs from Elvis, Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong, Ray Charles, Tom Jones and many others.

Lunch was more than adequate and 16 of us had a very enjoyable get-together with singing and dancing including the Congo line.

June Report

Guest Speaker: Ian Board WELL known Lara personality Ian Board, spoke to the Combined Lara Probus about the setting up of the new Lara Heritage and Historical which has evolved from the now defunct Lara Heritage Festival.

As shown in the picture, the old corner building at Forest Road South and Canterbury Road is being renovated by Lino Bisinella and will be run by the new

group upon completion as the Lara Museum.

The new group are seeking new members to join the association and all will be made welcome. The opening of the new building will hopefully be in February 2013.

New Members Inducted

Pictured from the left are: Helen Glare, Mike Waters, Lynn Waters, President Val, Theresa McManus, Anita Young, Denise Sparks, Tom Christou being our new Probus members together with their sponsors after the inductions.

12th Year Celebration

THE Combined Lara Probus Club celebrated its 12th anniversary, at the June Meeting held at the Bisinella Community Centre.

Here cutting the cake are Life Members John Thompson and Helen Glare, Helen was also the Lara Probus Charter President.

What a wonderful Anniversary Cake made especially for the occasion by Brenda Hearn.

Next Guest Speaker: Fleur Nicholas

SAM Keown will have the pleasure of introducing Fleur Nicholas, Project Manager, Avalon Airport Rail Link Project.

CANCELLED

CANCELLED

Almoner Notice!

Margaret Allen can be contacted on 5275-2345, if you know of a member who requires a caring call.

Morning Tea Roster

Roster for Wed 18 July Helen Coggle Rosemary Hollis

July Birthdays 01 Daryl Hearn 07 Barbara Thompson 07 Brian Hollis 08 Les Dove 10 Win Humphries 10 Beverley Brotheridge 15 Annette Wendelman 16 Aileen Clarke 18 Kevin Kenny 21 Brian Harris 24 Peter Wallis 29 Robert Tonkin

Committee Contacts!

5282-3663 Val Tonkin President 5282-2425 Brian Harris Vice President 5282-3936 Marilyn Joyce Secretary 5282-3574 Doug Arney Treasurer 5282-3278 Pam Christou Activities 5275-2345 Margaret Allen Almoner 5282-1741 Brenda Hearn Assistant Secretary 5282-8140 Theresia Klaassens Membership 5282-1245 Barbara Ingwersen Dine-Out 5282-2110 Jeff Cahn Newsletter 5282-8417 Peter Wallis Guest Speakers 5282-1651 Alan Smedley Trips & Tours 5282-2052 John Coggle Immediate Past President

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From the President’s Desk!

Dear Probians

Our numbers were down at our June meeting with 24 apologies. Members provided a very plentiful morning tea to celebrate our 12th birthday and good conversation was enjoyed prior to hearing our Speaker Ian Board from the Lara Heritage & Historical Society. Ian spoke to us on how the group was formed, the Lara Bank Hotel building that they are currently renovating, which was previously the home of Jack and Brenda Darcy, plans on how the property will be used and what is planned for

the future. Many of our members may be able to offer their services when the Society moves into the premises by way of memorabilia or by volunteering to assist in any way possible. I have contact details for Ian and membership forms if you are able to assist.

I had the pleasure of inducting Anita Young, Tom Christou, Mike & Lynn Waters into our club. I trust that they will enjoy the fellowship, friendship and fun that gives pleasure to so many of our members.

We purchased a new microphone for use at the Bisinella Centre and I do believe it performed better.

Our Tramboat Cruise has been cancelled due to insufficient numbers. This trip would be more suitable for warmer weather.

The Committee are always looking for venues and locations for outings and trips, so if you have an item of interest, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant person or any committee member.

Thank you to Helen Glare and John Thompson, our 2 Life Members, for cutting the 12th Birthday cake. Many thanks to Brenda Hearn for baking and decorating the cake. We need to know if you are unable to attend the monthly meetings. It is important to ring Theresia on 5282-8140 with your apology.

10 members enjoyed lunch at the Lara Hotel. Our meals were well prepared with fresh vegetables and very tasty.

As we had a very busy meeting, there was no Show & Tell but we look forward to Jill providing us with another interesting and informative session.

If I don’t see you at Annie, keep well and remember that the days are now getting longer and hopefully a little warmer.

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Trips & Tours

Tour of Simonds Stadium (Kardinia Park)

Cape Otway Light Station Thursday 11 October

TOUR of lighthouse, telegraph station, learn about wartime history and stroll along Great Ocean walk. More details later.

Lunch included!

With Thanks

THANK you to the Hon John Eren MLA and staff for permitting us to utilise his office for the printing of this newsletter

Trips & Tours

Visit Point Cook Aircraft Museum: Tue 28 August

THERE will be a flying display at 13:00 weather and aircraft serviceability permitting. Transport there and back by car!

Admission is free and bring a picnic lunch. Meet at the Lara pool at 09:30

Dine Out

The Black Salt Restaurant

Noon for 12:30 Thursday 2 August 13-15 The Esplanade, Geelong http://blacksaltgeelong.com/

THE Black Salt Restaurant located at the Chifley Hotel.

The Cypriot black flaked salt is known for its amazing crystal pyramids. Mixed with activated carbon to increase its health benefits, this salt is a natural detoxifier. The crystal pyramids are perfect when used as a finishing salt,

and add a crisp and earthy flavour to any dish.

Contact President Val by Wed 25 July, to book for this great dine-out.

The Little River Hotel

18:00 for 18:30 Wednesday 10 October 10-14 Flinders Street Little River

THERE is a very modern, recently refurbished dining room with plenty of seating that does a wonderful selection of meals.

There is an outside verandah if you feel like eating outdoors that catches winter’s rays beautifully.

It is easy to while away the hours eating fine food, sipping a nice wine and chatt ing with colleagues, family and friends.

The restaurant tables are well spaced to allow ease of movement for people between tables who wish to converse, absolutely ideal for group bookings!

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A tour of Simonds Stadium (Kardinia Park) is booked for Thursday 26 July. There will be a limit of 20 people, so if you wish to be considered, please book NOW. We will meet outside the Cat's Bistro at 13:15, so lunch can be taken at the Bistro prior to the tour if desired. The tour commences at 13:30 sharp.