Wangaratta Appin Park Combined Probus
PRESIDENT Maureen Adcock opened the February meeting welcoming members and one guest.
That guest was later inducted into the club as our newest member.
Lorraine Cameron introduced Terry Brew.
Terry, we hope you enjoy your time with Probus with friendship, fellowship and fun.
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Several birthdays were celebrated with Marj Jenvey reaching the wonderful milestone of ninety years.
Business was attended too once again and as we are preparing for our AGM on March 12, Secretary Vicki outlined many details regarding PSPL, fees etc. and mentioned the many members who have nominated for the committee and group leader positions.
On February 16, 31 members travelled to the Everton Hotel for lunch together.
A delicious meal was enjoyed amid lots of chatting and laughter.
It was a great day.
Several members and friends had brunch at Aroma Deli on February 18 before attending the movie ‘One Life’ at the cinema.
Terry Wilson is in charge of the next Caravan and Cabin trip planned for March 4 to March 8 staying at The Park, Kiewa Valley Highway Tawonga South.
No doubt Terry has planned a full program for all to take part in and enjoy.
We look forward to the new Probus year after the AGM’s in March, wishing all clubs a happy and healthy time ahead.
Wangaratta West Probus
PRESIDENT Ron opened the meeting welcoming members and five visitors.
Secretary Avril gave member Maxine Webb a special mention because she received an Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day Honours.
Maxine deserved this for her outstanding service in the visual and performing arts and also the community.
Members acknowledged this with enthusiastic acclamation.
President Ron then inducted two new members.
Chris and Yvonne McLaughlin were welcomed to our Club and were wished many happy years with us.
The Garden Club organised a social day on Monday, February 19, car-pooling at Wareena Park and driving to Chiltern to visit a Nursery between Chiltern and Beechworth.
Thanks Shirley.
The last Sunday of the month lunch for February was at Benalla Golf Club on February 25.
Wangaratta Players new production is called Clarissa and Pip and tickets are available for March 16 and 23.
Helen reported the Adelaide trip is a ‘goer’ from April 15 to April 21.
Names are being taken for a week long Tasmania trip on October 7.
All are invited, for more details ring Helen on 0448 388 474.
A discussion was held regarding nominations for Committee with AGM on March 4.
More discussion to be had on future banking for the Club’s Activities.
Then Marion gave a brief description of 11 member’s holiday on the Grand Princess Cruise around South Australia.
This was a very good holiday from all reports.
After morning tea, we were again entertained by George Lee who spoke about being Chinese and growing up in Wangaratta.
Then he showed us a video made by his grandson at Uni which was based on stories George had told about his younger days.
The scenery was beautiful and the acting was so good.
A small gift was presented to George in appreciation of his visit
Wangaratta Ladies Probus
PRESIDENT Christine welcomed everyone to the Wangaratta Club for the February meeting with a special welcome to Dorothy Persons who was visiting this month.
Our birthdays for the month were celebrated with one member reaching an “0” birthday.
Fifteen ladies started Valentine’s Day with Breakfast at The Gateway.
A wonderful breakfast with lots of talking and laughter.
A great start to the day.
Our fun and fitness group are back with their chair based exercises each Tuesday and they enjoyed pancakes at Hollywood’s on Shrove Tuesday as well as their usual coffee.
Ten Pin Bowling is starting up again on March 8 and our Garden Group are off to view another garden before lunching at the Pinsent Hotel
The Coffee morning has shifted to Koffee Bean Cafe this month whilst our Virtual Tour of Tasmania continues.
Our Guest Speaker this month was Dianne Morrison from Morrison Winery in Glenrowan.
Although Dianne had broken her wrist she showed us how a kilo of grapes can make a glass of red wine.
Of course you do have to wait at least a week before you can drink it, which may be a problem for some.
Wangaratta Central Combined Probus
THE meeting held at Wangaratta Bowls Club, Park Lane, on Friday, February 16 at 10.00am was opened by President Rob Lamond.
Today we welcomed members and seven visitors to the club.
The Club currently has 65 members.
Fifty were present, there were apologies 10, two leave of absences and two unknown.
Coming events:
Our next breakfast will be at The Gateway on Thursday, March 14 at 8.30am.
Friday, March 22 – a visit to Jindera Museum – cost $18 including morning tea.
Lunch will be at Howlong Club on the way home.
Travel will be via carpooling from Apex Park at 9.30am.
Friday, April 5 – a Titanic Exhibition at Melbourne Museum.
Train trip to Melbourne and a tram to the museum.
Please purchase your train tickets to Melbourne ASAP to get a reserved ticket.
Today’s guest speaker Mason Scholes, educator at Maningrida in Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory.
Mason grew up in Wangaratta and attended Wangaratta West Primary and Wangaratta High
School.
He spoke of his interaction with Aboriginal people in Arnhem Land and their customs.
The next general meeting and annual general meeting will be held on March 15 at 10:00am at Wangaratta Bowls Club.
