Warrandyte Probus Club June 2025 Newsletter.
Our second newsletter for the year.
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Monthly meetings
4th Wednesday of the month. Mechanics Institute Hall, Yarra Street, Warrandyte.
June meeting is 25th June. 10.00am
A gold coin to enter the raffle is used to help us off set some of our costs of the meetings, such as morning tea.
Functions.
We have had some very successful events since the last newsletter.
The tour of the Melbourne Courts was well attended.
Melbourne Legal Precinct by Donna Vittorio
February 19th members of Warrandyte had an excursion into Melbourne’s Legal Precinct.
The focal point being, the intersection of Williams and Lonsdale Street, whose four corners are occupied by; the Supreme, the County and the Magistrate Courts of Victoria.
Led by our knowledgeable leader Marilyn, 18 members gained insight into how our court systems run and the purposes of each court.
We were privileged to view some court proceedings in each area, as most hearings in Victoria are open to the public, though some may be closed in special circumstances.
Each Court building was an example of Melbourne architecture throughout the century.
The Victorian County Court a modern court complex is a landmark building combining modern court design principles with state-of-the-art technology, stands in contrast to the nearby 19th-century neo-classical Supreme Court.
The highlight for me personally was exploring the Supreme Court library and reference material. It provides services that support the administration of justice in Victoria.
The library is a beautiful freestanding structure within the central quadrangle of the Supreme Law Court and is symmetrical with a dome covering.
Three storeys high, it is filled with hundreds of law books and references, accessible by enormously tall ladders. The top level houses a gallery.
The group gathered for a delightful lunch at the “County Café” serviced by a most accommodating host that made us feel so welcome.
I’m sure all participants had a most enjoyable and informative day.
Gulf Station Historic farm tour on 6th March was a very interesting day. We had a tour of the house which was organised by John Welch.
Although some of the original fittings and fixtures have been removed it was interesting to see the house and hear about the owners.
The original kitchen is still in place as is the laundry. We had lunch there overlooking the property.
Barefoot bowls 7th March was a great fun night.
Many of us had never done bowling before and there was lots of laughter from everyone.
A big thanks to the Donvale bowls club for a wonderful night and a great meal. The bowls tutors were excellent and very patient.
If any one is interested in joining then contact [email protected].
Karralyka
The Karralyka sessions have attracted various members and the show have been great.
We do need to pay for the sessions 8 weeks in advance as this secures our seats. Therefore we ask for you to put your hand up ealry and pay straight away.
The next session is 24th June but it is fully subscribed.
The following one is Women of the 60’s on 29th July. If you want to go to this please pay ASAP.
International dinners on the 2nd Thursday of the month is something we have just implemented.
If you have any suggestions for a restaurant please contact Lyn McDonald or Kathy Burbidge.
April 10th Dinner at Ichimi Restaurant in Warrandyte Was well attended.
May 8th Thai at Aroy-D 178 Warrandyte Rd, Ringwood North VIC 3134. Was also well attended.
Next dinner is Thursday June 12th at Kuzina Greek restaurant. 1092 Main Road, Eltham for 6.00pm. Sheet for sign up is at the back of the room.
Walking group is still going. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays at 9.00. Meet in Stiggant Reserve Carpark at Stiggant street, at 9.00am. Market Saturdays we switch to the Sunday.
Craft Group is still meeting every 2nd Thursday. Next meeting is 19th June in the room between the library and the Op Shop. Contact Liz Wood for further details
Fees.
Thank you to everyone for paying their fees on time. It helps us enormously.
Raffle: We are having a raffle every meeting to help us offset some of our costs. The money helps pay for your morning tea.
We would really appreciate it if you could bring some coins, get a ticket and be in the draw to win the prize.
AGM.
Our AGM was held in March and we have some new members on the committee.
Brian Spurrell has stood down from the position of Treasurer. We thank him greatly for helping to set the club up. Colin Hall is our new treasurer.
Committee Members as of 31st March 2025.
President – Brenda Razzi. [email protected] 0409 183 235
Vice President – John Lambert [email protected] 0419 822 114
Secretary – Liz Wood. [email protected] 0425 763 996
Assistant Secretary – Robert Gavin
Treasurer – Colin Hall. [email protected] 0409 023 976
Karralyka. Jan Spurrell. [email protected] 0419 878 106
Other activities.
Lyn McDonald. [email protected] 0418 329 133
Kathy Burbidge [email protected] 0418 133 130
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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