Wangaratta West Combined Probus Club
To open their general meeting on 8 September, president Greg Porter had the sad duty of announcing the passing of their esteemed member, Geoff Grant.
Members observed a minute’s silence to honour Geoff’s memory.
Greg also welcomed guests Lucy Bogotto, Evelyn and Bill Parr.
Two of their members had a special birthday milestone in September, attaining the age of 90 years.
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Special congratulations went out to Carol Walley and Heather Hearn.
The general theme of the day at the meeting was footy finals with many members wearing favourite team beanies and scarves and answering a quiz about footy facts.
After morning tea, the guest speaker was Roxanne Bodsworth in her role as a celebrant.
Roxanne talked about knowing what you want in the way of a funeral and the importance of having the discussion with the family.
You don’t have to do what is expected; with foresight you can choose how you would like to be farewelled.
An interesting subject that generated quite a lot of questions.
Roxanne was presented with a small token of appreciation and joined the club later for lunch.
Activities are going full steam ahead.
A large contingent of members enjoyed lunch at TAFE recently and members will soon celebrate the club’s 23rd birthday at King River Café, Oxley.
Reminder of the garden trip to Morrison’s Winery, Glenrowan on 11 October.
Walking, water aerobics, movie club and Sunday lunches are all active.
Shows at the PAC and trips to far places are always in the offing.
Wangaratta Ladies Probus
President Margaret Gibb opened the meeting at the Wangaratta Club and welcomed all present including two visitors.
Although some of members have been unwell and in hospital over the past month many were back on deck at the meeting, and members hope they continue their good health.
Fun and Fitness is continuing with their exercises each week with their new TV/DVD player.
The core group of ladies enjoy the exercises and then the social get together afterwards at Koffie Bean Café.
Ten Pin Bowling had six ladies bowling on 12 September, some of which also attended the Friday Fun Day lunch.
So, they have lunch and then head to bowling, what a busy day out, of course finishing off with coffee.
Unfortunately, the Garden Group cancelled their outing last month because of the weather but they are heading off to Sanda’s Nursery in Benalla this month followed by lunch.
It's guaranteed there will be plants bought.
Priscilla from Community Accessibility was the guest speaker this month and she spoke to members regarding transportation to functions in and around Wangaratta and district.
They also offer day trips plus overnight stays.
Some club members use this service and enjoy it.
You need to go through My Aged Care for this service.
Probus Club of Wangaratta Central Combined
The 19 September meeting was opened at 10am by president Sally Haynes who welcomed members and guests Dennis, Lyn and Margaret.
Total membership 74 and three guests (63 members were present).
Guest speaker, community care case managers Fiona and Nadine, spoke about how to access My Aged Care and how to work your way through the complexities of the aged care system.
Keeping people at home is the main priority.
There are eight classifications and levels of support for home care, incorporating clinical care, allied health, restorative, respite, meal preparation etc.
More than 20 people had signed up for a tour of the Old Beechworth Goal on Friday, 3 October.
This included an informative talk about some infamous folk who have (involuntarily) inhabited the prison.
People enjoyed lunch at Hotel Nicholas in Beechworth and visited the beautiful property garden and art gallery of Michael Rowe and wife Libby to see and hear about their world class collection of Indigenous art in his gallery at 17 Black Forest Lane, Stanley
On the 9 October is the next breakfast held at the Gateway.
On the 17 October there will be an in house lunch costing $20 per head.
On the 3 November the Caravaners venture to Castlemaine, visits to Hepburn Springs and the Welsh Village ruins are some of the activities.
The next General Meeting will be held on Friday, 17 October at 10am at Wangaratta Bowls Club.
Wangaratta Appin Park Combined Probus
President Denny Wagstaffe welcomed a smaller attendance at the September meeting as some members were away or unwell and several others were away on a two night trip to Melbourne enjoying a ferry ride to Port Arlington followed by lunch at Portarlington Golf Club.
A visit to the renowned Holocaust Museum was another activity as was dinner at a city venue and of course some retail therapy was included.
Philip Hargreaves was welcomed as the newest member inducted at the meeting with three others to be inducted at the next meeting.
Special interest groups continue to be busy with weekly or monthly activities including games night, walking group, breakfast groups, craft group, card groups, book club, Sunday movie group and Friday lunch group who recently dined at The Pinsent Hotel on 19 September.
Forty-two members and friends are heading to Castlemaine 20-24 October for the caravan and cabin trip.
Terry Brew and Jan Kellet have planned this trip very well with nibbles and drinks on Monday at 4.30pm in camp kitchen, a visit to a historic house and garden and a fun joke night.
Cup Day on 4 November will again be a fun day at Jan Kellet’s, cost is $32 with a welcome glass of champagne to start festivities.
Friday, 5 December at 12 noon is the Christmas luncheon, this year at Town ‘n’ Country Tavern, cost is $38 to be paid by November meeting.
Rob Steel, a land surveyor, was guest speaker and gave a very interesting talk about the history and naming of lanes in Wangaratta.
Many of the members were very familiar with some of these locations.
The next meeting is on Tuesday, 14 October at 10.30am at The Wangaratta Club.
