Welcome to the Combined Probus Club of Belrose Inc
Club President – Mike Hartnell
Greetings everyone!
Hope you have all had an excellent Christmas. It’s a time centered around enjoyment for the younger generation, and a time when folks of our vintage get the best present of all – the chance to give. Also the enjoyment of the company of the people we love.
December was another good month for us. Alison Soutter gave a very interesting talk on psychology at our general meeting. Then on the 18th our well-attended Christmas lunch. Shona and Matt Adamo led us in our singing of selected Christmas carols. The food was good, weather great and the venue excellent. Thanks Megan.
Hope you have all had a good year in our terrific Probus club, and have enjoyed the events, outings, dining opportunities and excellent speakers our wonderful committee has arranged for you. It has been an absolute pleasure working with such a dedicated group of people. More good times in store in 2026.
A big thank you also to our sub committee members. The first face you see at the door is Warren who smilingly offers us a welcome and hand wash. Terry does our video presentations at meetings, Ros and Di do the lucky door and birthday prizes and coffee mornings. Gloria and Rosemary arrange the cinema outings, Judy does the book exchange. Helen and Denis arrange the interesting outings for the walking group and Ross does a much appreciated fabulous job on our club website. Peter Loveday takes most of the great photos at club functions whilst Sandra runs the Mahjong group and Lesley, Liz and Merle organize Wrap with Love. Sandy looks after the Book Club and Mike the Wine Appreciation group. Chris is our Honorary Auditor and Mike Gibbs our Returning Officer. All of these unheralded heroes keep our club steaming along.
Look forward to seeing you soon. An exciting year ahead. Be safe. Enjoy!
It’s been so hot even Winston likes his iced coffee!
Mike
Thought for the Month:
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
Mark Twain
Past Presidents
Stroke Information
Facial weakness, arm weakness and difficulty with speech are the most common signs of stroke, but they are not the only signs. Other signs of stroke may include one, or a combination of:
- Weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
- Difficulty speaking or understanding
- Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
- Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision
- Headache, usually severe and abrupt onset
- Unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
- Difficulty swallowing.
The signs of stroke may occur alone or in combination and they can last a few seconds or up to 24 hours and then disappear.
View the Stroke Information website
Active Retirees Magazine
Subscribe to the digital magazine of Probus Active Retirees or
View the current issue of the digital magazine of Probus Active Retirees
If you would like a copy of our newsletter
Contact us stating the month’s edition you wish to receive.