The PROBUS CLUB of TAKARO P.O. BOX 1824 - PALMERSTON NORTH COMMITTEE Alan Krivan President 3575458 Edna Goss Past President (Main Speaker Co-ordinator) 3549515 Bev Kirk Secretary 3582478 Bev Royds Correspondence Secretary 3548049 Sponsored by the Colin Gowan Treasurer 3503084 Rotary Club of Takaro Josie Persson Our Welfare/Ringer 3545266 Inez Ludlow Membership/Editor 3567182 EMAIL ADDRESS probuscluboftakaro @gmail.com P O Box 1824 Palmerston North Central Palmerston North 4440 OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS – Ringers, Trips, Theatre Bookings, Lunches, Greeters Patti Bergin 3533795 Moira Kitching 3573090 Denise Thomas 3572587 Monica Huisman 3233365 Outside Committee Barbara Lett Name Tags Don Lett Photography & Sound Elizabeth Gillespie Ringer Des Coad Newsletter Assistance Vallis Peet NewsletterNewsletter AprilRose Print 2015 Ringer/ Newsletter Heather Smith Trips Newsletter June 2015 President’s Message Greetings to everyone Well, winter is here with a vengeance, but, touch wood, once again our fair City of Palmerston North has missed the worst of the storms. Palmerston North seems to get a bit of a bad press around the country but we are lucky really. I was talking to my Chiropractor a month or two ago and he reckoned that the Manawatu region is New Zealand’s best kept secret and I agree with him. It seems that well over half of the Probus Clubs in New Zealand have switched to the new, New Zealand based organisation but at present the Committee feels that we should stick with the status quo as have many other clubs. We will however make sure that we keep abreast of the situation. Keep Wed 29th July free for another Mystery bus tour. We will let you know more at the June meeting regarding cost etc. We cannot tell you where it will be to as it is a mystery…so be surprised. The bus trip to Wellington that I mentioned last month will be on Wed 14th October and planning is well in hand for that. To get to Government house and the Peter Jackson exhibition in one day will mean an early start but I’m sure that we will all manage that OK, like about a quarter to 8am. Although Lynne and I didn’t go, I gather that the Centrepoint show on 15th May was well attended and really enjoyed by all that went. I trust that everyone enjoyed our Guest Speaker at the last meeting. It’s quite amazing really what organisations are around that very few people know about. Once again, thanks to your committee for their time and enthusiasm, without them we would not have a Probus Club… So keep warm and rug up, Alan Upcoming Events June 2015 Wed 3rd June Coffee Morning Wed 10th June Craft Group No Date Breakfast Group Every Thurs Walking Group Wed 17th June Members Meeting No Date Wanderers Group Wed 24th June Craft Group July 2015 Wed 15th July Main Meeting Wed 29th July Mystery Trip Wednesday 17th JUNE MEETING Our Profile Speaker will be Lindsay Trembath. He will be followed by morning tea. Our Guest Speaker will be Stu Schartz from Taylor-Jensen Fine Arts He will Be Speaking on ‘KIWIANA’ (He has invited you to bring a piece of Kiwiana you might like to share with others) Lunch will be at The Elms on Fitzherbert St at 12.30pm (This will be a set menu) Your ringers will give you more details beforehand. 1 Probus Coffee Club Morning At the Café Esplanade on Wednesday 3rd June from 10.00 am. All welcome to come along and enjoy a chat with good company and food. Walking Group Walkers meet each Thursday at 9.30am, at the Esplanade Miniature Railway Car Park (off Park Road) for a walk and a coffee afterwards. Even if you don’t walk too well you are always welcome to join the group for coffee - at the Esplanade Café (around 10.30am). Any queries please contact Josephine Persson (354-5266) or Helen Barber (354-3749). The Craft Group Wed 10th June at Gloria White’s 8 Colorado Crescent (356-3919) Wed 24th June - Venue to be announced at the main meeting on Wed 17 th June. For further information contact Glenys Gowan (350-3084). Monthly Breakfast Group This has been suspended till further notice during winter. However if you feel like going for breakfast feel free to ring (Edna (354-9515 or Inez 356-7182 to arrange a time & place) Wanderers Group The weather has been so unpredictable that this has been put on hold till further notice. 2 TRIPS COMING UP MYSTERY TRIP Wednesday 29th July The committee have decided to arrange another mystery bus trip, as last year’s was such a success. Cost and payment arrangements will be confirmed in the July Newsletter TRIP TO WELLINGTON Keep Wed 14 October Free More details will follow OTHER CLUB NOTICES CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2015 Featuring: Suzanne Prentice, John Rowles & Normie Rowe Hosted by Music Commentator Glenn A. Baker Price Inclusions: Tour cost from: $2439.00 pp Twin Share ex Auckland ($80.00 Single Supplement) All Prices + Tax of approximately $105.00 (Taxes subject to change without notice) Departs Sunday 12th - Sunday 19th July 2015 For further information contact Trade Travel Freecall:0800 443 044 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tradetravel.com Or Kaylah Robbins Senior Administration Assistant Probus South Pacific Limited Email: [email protected] Website: www.probussouthpacific.org Afternoon Tea and an exclusive guided tour of Colleen McCullough’s property 4 Concert Performances with Suzanne Prentice, John Rowles, Normie Rowe & Rock Legends Tribute night Christmas Lunch with Carols sung by our stars Progressive Dinner to Island Homes; Cliff Top Island Fish Fry Dinner;1/2 Day Island orientation Tour; Entry to Fletcher’s Mutiny Cyclorama; Kingston Convict Tour; Sunday Island Markets Optional Church transfers for Sunday service Price Inclusions: Return Economy Class Airfares with Air New Zealand; Auckland / Norfolk Island / Auckland; 7 Nights Quality Accommodation on Norfolk Island; Full Buffet Breakfast each morning; Touring and attractions as per the Itinerary All other meals as per Itinerary INTERESTING WEBSITES Treat Me http://www.treatme.co.nz for cut-price bargains online including local restaurants Neighbourly www.neighbourly.co.nz is much like Neighbourhood Watch but also many more facilities.(free stuff, neighbourly assistance or advice) If you know of any others feel free to contact Inez on 3567182 3 OUT AND ABOUT House of Travel Stephen Parsons Square (Library Side), Palmerston North THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO $245 per person Day trip package to/from Wellington Thursday 18th February or • Friday 19th February or • Sunday 21st February LOCATION: Westpac Stadium Wellington INCLUDES: “A” Reserve Tickets, Return bus transport from Palmerston North Buses depart from Palmerston North central bus depot on The Square at 4pm. Gates open at 6.30pm. Show starts 8.30pm. Book your spot today! Come and see us instore today or call: 06 356 7051 or email:[email protected] © Visit Scotland © Visit Scotland The Palmerston Library has a lot of interesting things to do over the winter months .See their June Pipiri for further information. Thought for the month Treat your friends as you do your pictures - place them in their best light. Joke Please remember: your Committee are all volunteers and while we do our best, sometimes health and family must be our priority. If you have any problems with newsletter delivery, please contact Inez at 356-7182. Suggestions To improve the newsletter are welcome for trips or restaurant outings, for Guest & Profile Speakers, for Interesting websites Or any other queries Contact [email protected] or phone Inez at 356-7182. You may also use our Suggestion Box at the meetings. 4 .