Wangaratta Ladies Probus

WHAT a busy meeting we had this month.

President Christine Spriggs inducted three new ladies into the club – Maureen Delaney, Mary Kerr and Joan Wyatt.

These ladies have been joining in quite a few of the activities at the club already.

We hope you continue to enjoy your time at Wangaratta Ladies Probus.

There was discussion on what we could do for Probus Month in October with different options put to those present.

It was decided that it would be a boat cruise on the Cumberoona on Lake Mulwala with lunch included.

Two of our members, Florence Walker and Val Bussell, have been awarded certificates for 25 years volunteering at NEH, which was featured in the Wangaratta Chronicle.

Well done ladies, a very big commitment from both of you.

Doreen Holmes shared a certificate she received as a member of championship team for tunnel ball held at Bright with other Probus clubs in 2005.

Apparently, they won two years in a row.

Eighteen members joined in for lunch at the Moyhu Hotel on Wednesday, September 11.

According to the ladies the meal was lovely with half serves being available on several of the menu items.

The ladies enjoyed themselves and look forward to visiting again.

Fun and fitness continues to be well supported each week and perhaps with the warmer weather approaching more ladies will attend.

Of course, there is coffee afterwards at Koffie Bean Café.

All other groups are well attended and we have a book swap every meeting which is proving popular.

Lunch after the meeting continues to grow and it is a great opportunity to catch up with many of the ladies.

Wangaratta Central Combined Probus

OUR September meeting was opened by president Gerry Knobben who welcomed members present and two guests.

‘Who Am I’ today was actually a short sentence on each of the members, but for us to guess or nominate who the sentence described.

It was very enjoyable and there were only two that did not get the correct answer.

Current membership is 66 with inductions planned next month for Julie White, Ian Price, Mike Willoughby.

Coming events: October ‘Limpics @ Lamond’s’ including activities of all sorts, with cuisine of a French flair for $15.

More details to come.

From November 17 to 22, Caravanners and others will travel to Wilson’s Promontory.

December 6 there will be an Irish Christmas at Julianna’s at 2pm with a $15 Kris Kringle.

Please bring a present and a plate.

On December 13, Christmas Dinner at Remel, Whorouly at noon.

Friday, February 14, 2025 ‘Bjorn Again’ at the WPAC.

Tickets are $75 with more details to come later.

On Saturday, March 19, 2025 ‘Music of the Night’ at the WPAC at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $64.95.

Expressions of interest are called for a 10-day holiday to Norfolk Island in September/October 2025 and for a cruise in Feb/March 2026, taking in Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island.

More details will be shared later.

Guest speakers in September was Kim Hutchinson, who talked about Boomerang Bags.

Elder Abuse will be discussed in October with Jenny Lamond.

The next general meeting will be held at the Wangaratta Bowls and Sports Club at Park Lane, at 10am on Friday, October 18.

Wangaratta West Probus

PRESIDENT Pauline McAliece welcomed members present and three guests to our monthly meeting and then presented a sapphire wedding certificate to Ann and Rob Butler who celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Congratulations to Ann and Rob.

Val Carmody gave her welfare report and wished all our sickies a speedy recovery.

Pam Delarue reported the next Sunday lunch will be at King River Café, Oxley on September 29.

There will be an Oaks Day barbeque lunch on Thursday, November 7.

Details next meeting.

Also, another 10 pin bowling day has been arranged for November.

August 28 was our lunch at GOTAFE and this superb meal was enjoyed by 43 members.

Thirty-five people are set to go to Tasmania on October 15.

Probus birthday lunch is at The Vine Hotel on November 13.

Contact Helen Baker 0448388474 if you are interested in a trip to Singapore in May 2025.

It was fun to see most members dressed in their favourite football team colours.

Thanks to Margaret who conducted a footy trivia quiz.

After morning tea we had a most unusual guest speaker, Margaret Hurd, who is part of the Wangaratta Symphony Orchestra.

She told her interesting life story about her involvement with Ballet and Symphony Orchestras starting in England and continuing after she migrated to Australia.

She explained the workings of the violin and had us singing to Sound of Music tunes.

She also played beautiful classic pieces to finish off.

We enjoyed this very entertaining guest.

Wangaratta Appin Park Combined Probus

PRESIDENT Lyn Evans called the September meeting to order welcoming members present and one visitor.

Birthday greetings were extended to many including Ida Zanin, who celebrated her 90th birthday.

Congratulations Ida on achieving such a milestone.

Twenty-five people attended the combined breakfast at the Gateway on Father’s Day, an excellent turn-out.

The next breakfast is on October 9, 9am at ‘Ineeta Café’ Moyhu.

The walking group travelled to Chiltern recently and took in the surrounds before enjoying coffee and a chat.

They meet each Monday at 9am at Apex Park for a wander around town followed by a cuppa.

All members and friends are welcome to join in.

The next Friday pub lunch is on October 18 at noon at the Eldorado Tavern.

Everyone is welcome.

Contact Robyn 0417 213 799 or Maureen 0411 223 429 to book your spot.

Activity officer John Cleal has arranged a bus trip on Thursday, October 24 to member Terry Brew’s Turf Farm then onto Yarra/Mulwala for lunch.

Cost for the bus is $12 per person.

Melbourne Cup Day on November 5 will be celebrated at Jan Kellet’s place, catering will be organised with a cost of $30per person with BYO drinks.

Thursday, November 21 sees a planned visit to a Cherry Farm followed by lunch at Winton Wetlands, Mokoan.

Christmas luncheon will be on Thursday, December 5 at the Vine Hotel.

Cost is $35 per person.

Guest speaker Di, of Benalla Red Hat Ladies entertained with many great stories.

These ladies have loads of fun dressing up in their finery ‘red hats and purple outfits’ enjoying life.