PROBUS CLUB OF LAUNCESTON

Today 26 August was the anniversary of the Club. The cake was duly prepared, baked and  iced in mazipan and decorated with the Probus logo by PP John Bowen.

Thank you John

FINE DINING

Fine Dining coordinator Paul has asked for a fellow Probus member to help with the next fine dining experience. The proposed venue is Chromy's Restuarant at Relbia and it is hoped that a date can be established for Oct/Nov this year.

Please contact Paul if you would like to join him in organising this outing along with future dining experiences in the future.

SURPRISE LUNCHEON

Congratulations to Leigh Jones  for the surprise luncheon enjoyed by members on Tuesday 22 July. What a great departure from our regular "Soup & Sandwich" experiences of yesteryear. The variety of pizza's ' Tropical  to Vegetarian' catered for all palates and were certainly a surprise package for the members. It was a great feast....thank's Leigh for your creative surprise luncheon.

NEW MEMBERS

It does not happen that often that we have three new member  inductions  at a regular Probus meeting  (22 July)

Welcome Dr Tom Dunning, Ken Saunders and Robert Worland.

FINE ART

Following on from the meandering " ART IN HEALTH"  given by Paul Richards in June would members please note that if they are visiting the 'ARTrium Gallery' at the Launceston General Hospital ( NICS Building, 41 Frankland Street, LGH Precinct) it is only open on week days from 8.30am through to 4pm. The gallery is always closed of a weekend....however, the level three Gallery in the main street of the hospital ( Charles St entrance) can be viewed ( this is where the Barbed Wire Brumby is exhibited) along with the LGH art collection on each of levels 1- 6.

President Hans has posted his July message. Please go to " Presidents Message"

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 22 July

John Shepherd will be our guest speaker and will talk on " A Heritage Walk Through Launceston with Max Oldaker."

Bill Clark will deliver " Man Behind the Badge" and we will be treated to a surprise luncheon organised by Leigh Jones. Leigh is pleased to announce that acceptances are now well over thiry who will be attending.

Please contact John Roberts if you are interested in theatre productions as he is arranging seats for " The Vicar of Dibley" and " Cats" at the Princess Theatre, Launceston.

Our regular lunches at the ' Commercial Hotel" under the coordination of Darrell Manton are becoming more and more popular with regular attendances following our  monthly meetings where good food, wine and conversations continue for those members attending.

PLEASE NOTE: Some major points made by Will Homan at our last meeting are recorded in the section : Go to " GUEST SPEAKERS 2014-15

Please go to:- " From the President" to read the June 2014 message.

REMINDERS FOR NEXT MEETING 24 June 2014

Guest Speaker: Will Homan - Senior Financial Planner INTAS Financial Services

Meanderings: Paul Richards ' Art in Health' Launceston General Hospital's ARTrium Galleries

Man Behind the Badge: Bill Clark

New Club Secretary appointed: Leigh Jones (email: [email protected])

There will be a visit to the historic Gateway Baptist Church at 22 Wellington Street on Wednesday  11 June at 10am.

There will be a guided tour of the Church and Hall. It will be necessary for you to sign the register beforehand for insurance purposes. There will be some parking available at the rear of the Church. Wives and partners are welcome to attend and it is suggested that a donation towards the Church funds be appropriate. Please contact Jim if you wish to attend

Jim Anderson, Convenor ( [email protected])

WALKING GROUP

On Tuesday 3 June a walk will be led by Chris Cohen " Rivers Edge Trail" .

Meet in the Park Street  Car Park at 10am

MAY 2014 Meeting Reminders

Meanderer: Graham Woolley

Man Behind the Badge: Graham Woolley

Invited Speaker: Will Homan- Senior Financial Planner with INTAS Financial Services

Leigh Jones reports that there will be"-

A Lunch with a Difference on 22 July at the Newstead and Squash Centre at 12.30pm $10/head payable at the June meeting

I have added a new page to the website " From the President". This page will be updated from time to time with President Hans summaries of Probus activities and important announcements in our Probus year.