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PRESIDENTS REPORT – JULY by Chris Dyson

A group of 12 Club members gathered at the Bowling Club on 16th June and carpooled to the Swan Valley. We began with morning tea at the House of Honey. After buying a few of their yummy items we headed further along the road to Mondo Nougat and Morish Nuts where we had a few samples, made some purchases, and then moved on to Whistlers Chocolate Factory, which is in a very nice building with café attached. Here we enjoyed our lunch and a good session socialising. Mid-afternoon we headed home after an enjoyable day out.

At the last Probus Club meeting, I was pleased to induct Alan Hough into the club. I presented Alan with his name badge and certificate of membership. Just before morning tea, Bevan Sharp kept us entertained and brain challenged with a series of riddles. After morning tea, I invited our guest speaker Graham Jenke to draw our inaugural lucky number sweep, congratulations to the lucky winners.

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A good attendance at the meeting on Wednesday July 17. Our guest speaker for this month, Lisa Twigg from Queensland, spoke to us about her fathers dementia and how she and the family coped with the situation. Lisa has written a book titled "Eighty Years Without Dementia" which will be published in the not too distant future. Looking forward to next Wednesday, July 24, when the club will be holding its annual games day, come along and join the fun as we get together to play board games, cards and other exciting activities. Kevin Belding will be along to showcase his bacon, bread and cheese making talents...with the opportunity to taste some of Kevin's creations. Anita Searl has arranged an outing to a South Perth restaurant called "Love and Latte" on August 7. And Glen Radley is organising a bus trip to Whitegum Farm to view the canola harvest along with the wildflowers. This will take place on August 22. On August 21, Rebecca Fitzpatrick from Holyoake will be speaking about alcohol, drug and mental health.

That's it from me for this month, cheers Chris.