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Dear Members and Friends,

PSPL has been celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout Australia and New Zealand. As October was Probus Month, all clubs were encouraged to hold a special event, and we certainly rose to the occasion with plenty of fun, friendship and fellowship.

On 1 October, 26 members enjoyed a visit to Vaucluse House, where we were treated to a guided tour. This was followed by lunch at Coogee RSL and then a visit to the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway at Concord. It was a fantastic day out enjoyed by all.

At our monthly meeting on 8 October, members were welcomed with chocolates wrapped in blue and yellow cellophane and finished with coordinating ribbons. Thank you to everyone who embraced the spirit of Probus Month by wearing either blue or yellow. Looking around the room, I think the blue team may have won! Following morning tea, we were entertained by three talented banjo players. We learned a great deal about the banjo and happily joined in a singalong. It was great fun.

On 15 October, I hosted a Past Presidents Dinner at the Belrose Hotel. Eleven past presidents attended, making it a wonderful evening of reminiscing and fellowship. Our final outing for the month was lunch at The Little Snail in Pyrmont on 29 October. With over 70 members booked to attend. We are also pleased to announce that Robyn and Chris Wood have kindly taken over the organisation of the Movie Day outings. Thank you both for volunteering to look after this popular activity. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Rosemary Daly for assisting Gloria Attwooll in looking after the movie outings for so long.

Thought for the month
Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right!

Yours truly
President Margaret

Vale Gloria Attwooll

Gloria Attwooll has passed away after her 3 year journey battling cancer.

When I heard that Gloria was in the Mona Vale Hospital I went to visit her and spent a very pleasant hour with her, much of it in the company of her good friend Rosemary Daly.

Gloria was bright and alert and aware of her situation. She wanted me to pass on her thanks to everyone for all the wonderful times she had with the club and its members. She really enjoyed being with us, as we did with her.

Rest in peace beautiful Gloria.
Mike Hartnell

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.

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