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22 May City slickers 9.00 am Hand/Foot

Golf

10.00am

10.40

Scrabble 1.00pm 4th Wed

23 May Wine App 12.00 Linedance 1.00 pm 4th Thur

24 May Bikies B 9.30 am 4th Fri

25 May Croquet/Games 9.00 am 4th Sat

26 May 5th Sun

27 May Woodies 10.00 am 500 7.00pm 5th Mon

28 May 10.00 am Computers 2.00 5th Tues

29 May Golf 10.45 am 5th Wed

30 May Linedance 1.00 pm 5th Thurs

31 May Travel Club 2.00 pm 5th Fri

1 June Croquet/

Games

9.00 am 1st Sat

2 June Breakfast 9.00am 1st Sun

3 June Woodies 10.00am 1st Mon

4 June Committee 2.00pm 1st Tues

5 June Bushwalk 9.00am Golf 10.45 am 1st Wed

6 June Mahjong 11.00am Linedance 1.00 pm 1st Thurs

7 June Bikies B 9.30am 1st Fri

8 June Croquet/Games 9.0am 2nd Sat

9 June Mahjong 1.00pm 2nd Sun

10 June Walk 9.00am 500 7.00pm 2nd Mon

11 June computers 2.00pm Dine Out 6.30pm 2nd Tues

12 June Hand /Foot 10.00 am Golf 10.45am 2nd Wed

13 June Bikies C 10.00am Craft 10.00am Linedance 1.00 pm 2nd Thur

14 June Outing 9.00 am 2nd Fri

15 June Croquet/Games 9.00am 3rd Sat

16 June Mahjong 1.00pm 3rd Sun

17 June Woodies 10.00am Music? 7.30pm 3rd Mon

18 June Probus Mtg 9.30am Darts 6.00pm 3rd Tues

NEWSLETTER The PROBUS CLUB of FRANKSTON HEIGHTS Inc.

Today - May 21st Tony Ross, Veterinary Pathologist, will talk about his experiences and how veterinary pathology can im-prove the heath and welfare of ani-mals.

Last month Shirley Hawke spoke about her time in Cambodia as a volunteer working with “street kids”.

Next month Graeme Robin will give a talk titled “Travels in my Fiat”.

Birthdays May

20th Judy Crawford

21st Pauline Standerwick

22nd Norm Armour

24th Victor Webster

26th Jacqui Clayton

June

9th Harriet Charters

10th Bill Spiers

11th Alan Carter

14th John Thompson, Jim Aitken,

Brian Toy

THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH

“"Maybe it's true that life begins at 50...

but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, or spread out." Phyllis Diller

May 2013

Committee news: The May committee meeting was held at Graeme and Rosemary Wilson’s home. The minutes from this meeting are avail-able for perusal on the front desk. The welcome desk is now open from 9.00 am. Membership: The resignation of Ann Oakley was ac-cepted by the committee with regret. Sue Grayson, Noelene Spicer and Karen Bleeker will be inducted at today’s meeting. Members are reminded that the waiting list is closed until further notice. Next Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday June 4th at 2.00pm at the

home of Jan Waring,17 Meadow Crest Circuit, Mt. Martha . Welfare: Marcia Winrow 5975 1209

Mixed news this month. Margaret Ross is

greatly improved after her fall last month

and Sheila Thompson is makng progress.

Eddie Fletcher has had a couple of falls

and is not so well at the moment.

Hec Gamble is in rehab at Mornington

undergoing tests. Ursula Rigby is still

having chemo and is due for a CT scan

later this month. She is very positive and

appreciative of all the support given by

family and friends.

Finances Finances may be checked with the Treasurer

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A Gentle Reminder Annual Fees of $60.00 are due to-

day, or next meeting at the latest.

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Bikies A: Audie Friend 9787 7275 Mob. 0418 352 099

Roger Preece 9708 8967 Mob. 0419 106482 Friday June 21st, 9.30am. We will ride the Peninsula Link track from the Quarry Picnic Area at the bottom of Two Bays Rd; MEL REF 106 A7. Ride to Patterson Lakes and return. 48.5km easy riding. BYO or buy lunch at Patterson Lakes. November Ride: A couple of us did the lovely Goulburn Valley Rail Trail and have planned a club ride from Midday Nov. 12th to Midday 14th Nov. Stay at beautiful Yea and ride some of the choice sections

of the Goulburn River Rail Trail. Hand outs re the ride and accommodation are available from Audie and Roger. A ride all bikies would enjoy (there are opportunities throughout to personally modify distances and legs to suit your needs) . Bikies B: Victor P. 9772 4870 Friday 7h June at 9.30am. Meet at Riverside car park Nepean Hwy Mordialloc, opposite Doyles Hotel, Mel 92 F2, for ride along beach-front towards Rickets Point / Black Rock and return. Could not do this ride last month because of the wind, hoping for a calmer day. Bikies C: Charles & Anne 9770 1820 Luddy 9786 0664 Thurs June 13th. Meet at Bentons Square Shopping Centre carpark for a scenic ride. Corner of Dunns and Bentons Roads, MEL REF 145 F6

Bookswap: Ruth Kain 5971 4893 Fight prime time - read a book. Breakfast Club: Steve Walker 5971 4815

June 2nd, 9.00 am. Biscontinnis, Main St. Mornington First Sunday of every month. Brekkie Too Not until Sept. and Dec. .

Bushwalk: Audie Friend 9787 7275 Mobile 0418 352 099

Meet on Wednesday June 5th, before 9.00am at Baxter Tavern for car pooling. Bring $5.00 for driver to help with petrol. Cont. next page -

Activities and Interest Groups Jan Waring 5973 4406

Newsletter deadline to Val Renison 9789 9799 or valrenison@westnet.com.au by May14th.

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Officers: 2013- 2014 President Peter Cecil 5971 2854 Vice-Pres Jan Waring 5973 4406 Vice-Pres Graham Wilson 9787 2916 Secretary Frank Tyrrell 9789 4764 Treasurer Nancy Friend 97877275 Mem.Sec Val Richards 9787 1551

Committee Helene Preece 9708 8967 Committee Bev Mattingly 5975 5353 Past-Pres Cindy Clark 5975 7606

WELCOME DESK ATTENDANCE Many thanks to Pauline and John Standerwick for their help today. Our June volunteers are Ken and Halina Broadbent

This Newsletter is Private and Confidential for the use of Frankston Heights Probus only

and is not to be used for any other purpose.

The Probus Club of Frankston Heights Inc. Club No. 58274 Established April 2000, Reg.No. A0040107U

The Secretary, Box 5170, Frankston South., VIC, 3199 Speaker Co-ordinator: John Allen 9782 5072

Newsletter Editor: Val Renison 9789 9799 valrenison@westnet.com.au Proof-reader: Helene Preece

Webmaster: Jim Black jimblack@fastmail.fm Web site http://www.fhprobus.org.au

Meetings at the Baxter Tavern, Baxter-Tooradin Rd., Baxter 9.30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

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“I was at the Senior Centre today and failed the

Health and Safety Course that was put on for us old

fogies. One of the questions was, “In the event of a

fire, what steps would you take?”

******* ** big ones was apparently the wrong answer.

Woodwork: Alex Edwards 7989 5480

Woodies meet every Monday except 2nd Monday of the month

at 460 North Rd. Langwarrin 10.00 am.

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Scrabble: Sue and Noel McKinnon 9783 6238 Tomorrow May 22nd 1.00pm at 1A Bundara Court, Frankston.

Theatre Group: Barbara Shields 9783 5307 Flower Children – The Mamas & Papas story – Comedy Theatre Wed, 12th June $75.50 This show is due for payment today. Legally Blonde – Princess Theatre, Wed 14th August. $70 pp Payment re-quired by June meeting. Hot Shoe Shuffle – starring David Atkins – Her Majestys Theatre – Wed. 4th Sept $70 pp. King Kong- Regent Theatre, Wed 11th Sept. $81 pp – I will need to know if anyone is interested in seeing this show by our next

meeting.

NEW>NEW>NEW. Travel Club - Steve Walker 5971 4815

To be held 4 times a year at Manning, Entrance 3 at Village Baxter, on the last Friday of the month. This month May 31 2.00pm. Free. Indian Pacific to

Perth and cruise home. Reps from appropriate companies and afternoon tea. August meeting about travel insurance for over 70’s.

Walking: Maureen Edwards 9789 5480 Mob: 0439 339688 June 10. Meet at Baxter Tavern for carpooling and a 9.30am departure. We will be travelling to Queenscliff on the 11.00am ferry from Sorrento. Return Fares: Adults $20, Conc.$18, online $16. The new Harbour Precinct will be our first stop, then a choice of a short walk exploring historic Hesse St, or a longer circuit along the rail trail returning via The Bluff, lighthouse and Hesse St. BYO morning tea/lunch or enjoy the many eating options available.

Names on the list please

Wine Appreciation

Bill Speirs 5976 1654 Audie Friend 9787 7275 Thurs May23, 12 noon: Yabby Lake Vinyard 86-112 Tuerong Rd,(Mel 152

E2) Take Peninsula Link to the end, turn sharp left after roundabout into Tuerong Rd. - Wine Tasting at 12.00 (cost $5.00 per person, which will be refunded if any wine is purchased on the day.) (pay on the day). This will be followed by a 2 course lunch at approx.12.45 consisting of an entree of shared bread and tasting platters and a main course of 3 dishes served alternately. The cost of the lunch is $35.00 Please

add your name(s) to the list and pay at today’s meeting.

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The return walk will total 11km from Boneo Rd. Via Bushrangers Bay to Cape Schanck (MEL 259 K8) Bring good footwear, hat, lunch and drinks. Carry lunch to eat at Cape Schanck. No list this month. There will be no Bushwalk in July. Eric will be bushwalking in Dublin.

Caravans & Cabins: Allan Carter & Elaine Chapman 5976 3929 Anglesea: From 11th November to 15th November 2013. Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park. Their web address is www.angleseabeachfront.com.au. Phone: 1800 040 455 email:info@angleseabeachfront.com.au. Caravan sites $37.00 per day (limited dog friendly sites). Cabins from $123.00 per day. Could you please give an indication of your interest to attend Anglesea asap?

City Slickers: Steve Walker 5971 4815 Wed 22nd May, Chocolate Tour of Melbourne. 9.00 am train from Frankston. 3rd July; Start thinking about the Archibald Prize in Mornington. List out next month.

Computers: John Thompson 5971 6833 Chris McMillan 5971 6865. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Entrance 4 to Parkside, Village Baxter. Next meeting day 28th May at 2pm. The topic will be: PRINTING-Documents, photos and WEBPAGES!” (How not to waste, paper, ink and time).

Crafty Critters: Pauline Standerwick 5971 6835 Our next meeting will be on Thursday 13th May at 10.00am. We meet at the Parkside Centre at Baxter Village. Entrance 4, 8 Robinsons Road, Frankston South.10.00am - 3.00pm. BYO lunch. Tea, coffee & cake is provided. Any new members will be most welcome along with any ideas to keep us busy. Croquet and Games: Ruth Kain 5971 4893 Monday afternoon croquet will now commence at 2pm, as the daylight hours are obviously becoming shorter. Saturday competition is as usual, commencing at 9am.

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Darts: Yvonne Aslett 5972 8922

Come at 6.00pm to the RSL for our usual tables booked in my name. Dine-out: Brian Ivey 5971 6988 The next Dine Out will be at 6.30pm at Redfire Karingal June11th.

Please put your names on the list and contact Steve Walker (5971 4815) if you are unable to attend as Brian will be away. “500”: John Richards 5975 8483 From now on our new starting time is 7.00pm We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at Manning Centre which is the Croquet Hall in Baxter Village. Entrance 3, first turn right and you’re there. Golf: Bryan Toy 9783 2450 Every Wednesday, Mt Martha, be there at 10.40 for 10.54 tee off. Cost for 9 holes $18.00 normal, $13.00 concession. New Players welcome—contact Bryan Toy (above) (Golf is an expensive way of playing marbles.) Hand & Foot: Win Dixon 9785 6613 Card players meet 10.00am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Holidays: Norfolk Island – 18th to 25th October 2013. Cindy 5975 7606 . There will be a brief meeting at the beginning of morning tea to discuss transport to the airport. There are still some people who need to let me know their full names as shown on your Passport cindyclark@bigpond.com or phone as above. Could you also please indicate whether you would like a King bed or Twin beds in your Ex-ecutive Lodge. Thank you. Don’t forget to plan to pay the balance of your trip costs prior to 10th August. This will, in most cases, be $2,350.00 per person. Yarrawonga 2013: John Richards 5975 8483 It's on again from Sunday 23 June to Friday 28 June. Cost is $525 for accommodation for the week. Golf, croquet, bowls, wine trips, bike riding etc. Come and join in the fun. Contact Yarrawonga and Border Golf Club on 5744 1911 (or email www.yarragolf.com.au). Ask for a

Waratah or equivalent unit.

Jazz Club: Alan Royle 9772 6500 As usual, there is no gig in

May. Next Jazz Friday June 21st - Names on the list please.

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Line Dancing; Jim Black 9783 2474

Beginners class 1.00pm every Thursday. Moorooduc Hall. Lunch: Vic Walker 5971 4815 At noon, June 20, McClelland Gallery, McClelland Drive. Mahjong: Cindy Clark 5975 7606 Thursday, 6th June, at 11am at Parkside, Village Baxter (Entrance 4). BYO Lunch – cake tea/coffee will be provided. Sunday, 16th June at 1.00pm at Parkside. Beginners welcome.

Names on BOTH LISTS PLEASE. Music: George Charters 9787 0212 Please note: The Meeting date will now be on the 3rd Monday of each month. Last night we had an evening of Movie Themes, including a quiz with questions brought by each member. In June we are planning to see the Navy Concert Band’s Soundwaves Concert at Cerberus. Dates for this are not yet available and will be posted on the website ASAP, so keep an eye out. Concerts are free and begin at 7.30 pm finishing at 9.00pm. We would need to organise a carpool and attempt to be there by 6.45 to get good seats (first in best dressed) Outings: Glenda Baker 5972 89 24 & Glenys Holland

5972 8910 Tuesday June 14th - MCG and National Gallery Leave Baxter Tavern at 9.00am. Payment of $38.00 must be made today Guided tour Of MCG, lunch at your own expense at Southbank Food Court. After lunch visit the National Art Gallery or Federation Square. Outing for August 16th will be to Westgarthtown, Thomastown. This is the historic area of the German Migration to Australia in the 1850’s. We will have a guided tour of Ziebell’s Farmhouse. There are 5 original farm houses and many other historic sites of the early German pioneers to see at Westgarthtown. More details next month. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PARK AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE CARPARK.

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