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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:
On Tuesday, March 19th we held the Annual General Meeting of Donvale Central Probus Club.
After the passing of the Annual report the Committee Members were introduced and inducted to their positions by Geof.
WELCOME TO THE COMMITTEE OF 2024 - LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR OF
"FUN, FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP"
Following the meeting the members of the Club journeyed to the Cherry Hill Hotel for the President's lunch. This was enjoyed by all - lots of laughter and comradeship of Probus friends getting together.
MARCH BARBECUE:
On a perfect March evening Probus friends enjoyed once again meeting together for a chat, telling of 'tall stories', sharing nibbles and of course consuming a glass or two of wine. The barbecue was also in use.
It was great to see two of our newer members come along to join us.
Barbecues are fun and a great way to get to know your fellow Probus members.
Next month join us and
"Put another steak on the "Barbie"
THEATRE GROUP:
Super Coloring
Nova Theatre and 'The Round'
'Oliver is a musical adaption of Charles Dickens' classic novel, Oliver Twist. The story follows a young orphan as he navigates Victorian England from workhouse, to undertaker's apprentice to pickpocketing (led by the elderly criminal Fagin) in London. He later discovers the secrets of his parentage, and reconnects with his remaining family.'
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On Saturday, March 23rd 17 members of Donvale Central Probus Club thoroughly enjoyed the 'Nova' production of 'Oliver' at The Round in Nunawading.
A huge thank you to Margaret for once again organising the tickets.
SUE'S WALK REPORT:
On a coolish but pleasant morning on 26th March, we had 9 members join in for the walk along Bushy Track, Box Hill. We did a U turn at the wetlands area in Elgar Park which, sadly, wasn't very "wet" and very little bird life. I assume all due to the dry weather we have been having.
Along the way we had a photo shoot in a very loose version of what was mean't to represent a tram carriage from the days when the Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tramway operated a regular service from October 1889 until January 1896 along Tram Road/Station Street, initially making ten return trips on weekdays averaging about 14 kilometres per hour along the 3.6 kilometre route.
Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society: Box Hill - Doncaster Electric Tram
We finished at the Middleborough Latte Cafe at Kerrimuir shops, where the owners had as much fun as we did I think. Nice coffee and very friendly.
Our next walk is 11th April, walking along the Cootmundra Track in Blackburn where Fred and Helen have kindly invited us to call in for our morning tea. Thanks guys.
"Life begins after Coffee - which comes after the walk."
CRAFT GROUP:
Thursday was 'Craft Day'. Several of the Probus ladies met at Mary's along with their knitting needles and crochet hooks.
Some were knitting or crocheting squares to make into rugs for the nursing home. Others were producing their own projects.
Others were there for a chat. It was great to see some new ladies come along - men of course can also join in the
"Fun, Friendship and Fellowship".
"You've got me in stitches. I'm at my knits end! Knitting is my happy place. You can never have too much yarn." Goodreads
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HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY EASTER
Cranbourne Gardens:
We had a leisurely bus trip to the Gardens where on arrival we got into an opensided bus for 1/2 hour tour with commentary around the gardens. The driver was very entertaining with her narrative of the different areas of the gardens. After the tour most of our group went walking along the various paths exploring the gardens including the red sand garden with the soils red just like the red centre of Australia, the casuarina grove, peppermint garden, rockpool and waterhole bridge etc. After the exercise we had lunch in the cafe then some went walking again and others visited the gift shop before our bus ride back.
Lyn
SUE'S WALK REPORT:
On 11th April, ready for any sort of weather, 10 members joined in for the Cootamundra walk in Blackburn. Turns out, the weather was perfect, not a drop of rain at all. Following the Cootamundra track we then wandered around the very pretty and leafy streets of Blackburn before making our way for a cuppa and delicious morning tea at "Ford's on Larch" Thanks to Helen and Fred for their warm hospitality. A lovely morning was had by all.
Our next walk is 23rd April, starting at the Goldfields shops, walking alongside the Yarra River in Warrandyte. We will have our cuppa at the end at Scrumdiddly Cafe at the shops.
Bad Day? Coffee. Good Day? Coffee. Stressed Day? Coffee. Happy? Coffee Inspired? Coffee. Coffee" Coffee.
"Ford's on Larch? Coffee".
Friends sipping coffee, laughter in the air
Moments shared, without a care
A simple pleasure, a joyful bond
Together in friendship, hearts respond.
AIChat
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AMBLER'S REPORT:
On 12th April, like the words to the Jackie Trent & Tony Hatch song, "The Two of Us" Ros and I joined in for what was to be an amble,but, as mentioned "There's just the two of us", so we turned it into a nice walk. Instead of ambling at Ruffey Lake Park, we walked from the park to Melissa's cafe in Templestowe , where we enjoyed a coffee before walking back to the park. It was raining a bit when we left home, but just like the walk yesterday, weather was perfect for walking (or Ambling).
We took a Selfie, and not a wrinkle to be seen!!! Other photos are from near Melissa's and Ruffey Park with some beautiful birdlife along the way.
The next amble is Friday 3rd May at Ringwood Lake and we look forward to seeing a few of our regular Amblers join in
Instead of an ambling or coffee saying, Ros and I got to talking Genealogy along the way and I mentioned Box Hill Cemetery. Weird, I know but as I sometimes pass a cemetery, I often wonder if anyone famous is buried there, so I Googled the Box Hill cemetery and, guess what! There are a few famous people buried there.
Sir William Angliss, businessman, politician & philanthropist.
Maurice Blackman, politician and lawyer.
Edourd Borovansky, Czech- born Australian ballet dancer of Boprovansky Ballet Company fame.
Cyril P Callister, Inventor of Vegemite.
Sir George James Coles, owner of Coles Supermarkets.
C.J Dennis, Poet
Sydney Myer, founder of Myer and
James Menzies, politician and father of Sir Robert!
Just to name a few.
That's my Trivia for the day.
Ciker
Sue and Ros
TITANTIC EXHIBITION:
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The Titanic outing, attended by Lyn, Lorelle,Ros ,Janelle, Dot and Sandra was much enjoyed by all. Lorelle and I "travelled 1st class" as Lady Duff Gordon aged 49 who was from London and Paris. "We" were accompanied by husband Sir Cosmos Edmund Duff and "my" personal secretary as "I" had fashion houses in Paris, London, New York and Chicago, and thus was a very busy business "woman". "I" was travelling to New York on urgent business. "I' was a pioneer in fashion at the beginning of the 1900's and was the first to introduce slits in skirts for ease of movement and also coined the word "chic".
My fellow passengers, Janelle, Dot, Sandra and Lyn unfortunately, were relegated to 2nd and 3rd class. Much to our delight we all survived the "sinking", but unfortunately Dot lost "her husband" who was also accompanying her.
Grand Staircase Corridor leading to First 3rd Class Cabins Teapot and Cutlery found
Class Cabins on Ocean Floor
The display of artifacts, information pre departure, the sinking, and finally the discovery of the Titanic at the bottom of the sea was very informative. Their display of the "2nd Class Corridor", "1st Class Cabin", the famous staircase, and 3rd class cabin were all spectacularly done. This display was quite different from when Jeff and I visited"Titanic" in Belfast last year, so was well worth seeing Melbourne's recreation, and to have a particular passenger to follow their exploits was all the more interesting.
Therefore a very good day was had by the few who did attend.
Ros
Titanic leaving London Fellow Travellers
"The maiden voyage of the Titanic, the largest ship ever launched ended in disaster.
The Titanic sank in 1912, with over 1,500 people losing their lives."
Excerpt - The Guardian - This article is more than 112 years old
10 PIN BOWLING:
First time bowler Lorraine joined us this month. She was so unsure on how she would do, but as it turned out she got her stride in the 2nd game and did quite well for a very first time Ten Pin Bowler. We may therefore see her again bowling.
Fun was had by all, Ros, Jeff, Jan and Ralph, Janelle, as well as Lorriaine.
Ros
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