PROBUS Ladysmith
Mail:
10856 Stuart Rd
Ladysmith, BC
V9G 1Z9
November 2014
Volume 20, Issue 11
Chartered October 25, 1995 as #54
Monthly Meetings are held at the Ladysmith Seniors’ Centre at
630 2nd Ave at 10 AM, the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Doors
open, coffee on at 9.30 AM. Luncheons start at 11.40 AM on the
1st Wednesday of every month. None in August and December
when we have our Summer Picnic and Christmas Luncheon.
Club’s website and newsletter: www.probus.org
PROBUS International website: www.probus.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Management Committee
2013-2014
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Newsletter
Social
(250)
Rob Johnson
245-5001
Lynda Evans
245-1332
Bonnie Sasley
245-9842
Doris Popplestone 245-3900
Grant Bridgeman 246-1496
Lynn Cowie
245-5077
Elizabeth Murphy 754-5687
Activity Chairs
Annual Picnic
Books
Bridge
Coffee
Golf
Historian
Investm. Club
Luncheons
Phoning
Gay Armstrong
245-7032
Volunteers
Marilyn Johnson
245-5001
Anne Hill
618-1283
Rob Johnson
245-5001
Wilma Wickham
245-3135
Larry Trahan
924-4993
Gay Armstrong
245-7032
Jackie Ross
245-2916
Gay Armstrong
245-7032
Sunshine
Wilma Wickham
245-3135
Cottonwood
Golf
Course
Nanaimo,
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Walking
Grant Bridgeman 246-1496
Xmas Party
Elizabeth Murphy 754-5687
Lorrain Jordan
245-8872
Happy Birthday to the November
babies!!!!!!
Irene Fair
David Mitchell
Joyce Platt
Ken Weeks
Participate and find new friends!
Coming Events
Wed. November 5th
Wed. November 19th
Wed. November 26th
Fri. November 28th
Wed. December 10th
Monthly Luncheon
General Meeting
Bridge Evening
Investment Club
Christmas Lunch
On-going events
Walking Group
Saturday’s at 9.30 AM
Meet at Transfer Beach, check with Grant Bridgeman
for details.
Golf
2nd & 4th Wednesday 1 PM
Confirm with Rob Johnson.
Bridge
Check with Marilyn Johnson for information.
Read this newsletter for details on above events.
For further questions on activities or to sign up or
to get on e-mail advance-notice lists, check with
the organizer(s) listed in the left column.
Monthly Luncheon
Gay Armstrong – Coordinator
Tel:
250-245-7032
email: [email protected]
PROBUS LUNCHEON
Wednesday November 5th, 2014
Bold Knight Restaurant
114O Island Hwy S. Nanaimo (Just north of RONA)
Choices:
1. Mushroom Swiss Burger a) With fries or b) With
salad $13.95
2. Fish & Chips: 2 pcs of cod $13.95
3. Grilled Chicken Penne with Garlic Bread $15.95
4. Steak Sandwich with Garlic Bread, Green Salad &
Fries $18.95
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Note: taxes & gratuity not included
Golf
Rob Johnson 250-245-5001
[email protected]
Call Rob Wednesdays for an afternoon golf date
Lunch at the Cottonwood Golf Club on
October 1st
Thanks Gay for organizing another great
lunch! And thanks to all the members who
participated!
Ladysmith PROBUS Christmas Lunch
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10th
Eagles Hall
11:30 Social
12:15 Lunch
$20 per person for members
$22 for guests
Tickets will still be available at the
November 19th meeting
For more information or to reserve your tickets
contact Elizabeth Murphy 250-754-5687
Membership Appreciation Draw
Congratulations to our
guest speaker Brian
Cromp who won the draw
and kindly donated his
winnings to PROBUS.
Nice!!!
November Guest Speaker
Sheral McCann
Sheral McCann is a physiotherapist at Ladysmith
Community Health Centre. She will be speaking
about the physiotherapy services available at the
Health Centre which include physiotherapy
following surgeries such as joint replacements, as
well as physiotherapy for balance problems and
neurological conditions.
Newsletter Reminder
Please remember to send any pictures,
articles, or information to Lynn Cowie no
later than the week following the monthly
general meeting.
[email protected]
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Probus Walking Group
Guest Speakers
Pass on any suggestions to Lynda Evans:
Vice-President
Tel:
250-245-1332
E-mail: [email protected]
October Guest Speakers
Coordinator: Grant Bridgeman
Hike Leader: Volunteers
Tel:
250-246-1496
E-mail: [email protected]
Ladysmith’s dedicated and tenacious walkers
at Eve’s Park in Crofton on October 4th
Many thanks to the representatives of the various
search and rescue groups who took the time to
present the many facets of their work. Their
dedication to the safety of the citizens of
Ladysmith is greatly appreciated!
and at Rotary Lookout on October 11th
PROBUS member Bob Mair thanking our guest
speakers from l. to r. Dan Marble (Ladysmith
Ground Search and Rescue) Doug Wakefield (Civil
Air Search and Rescue Association) and Brian
Cromp (Royal Canadian Marine Search and
Rescue)
Sw
Sweethearts on a walk!
Bannon Falls Oct. 18th
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PROBUS Social Outing
Thank you Elizabeth for organizing an amazing
outing at the Raptors Centre!
The pictures say it all!
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PROBUS CLUB OF LADYSMITH
Minutes of Wednesday, October 15, 2014 General Meeting
The meeting was brought to order at 10:00 am with President Rob
Johnson in the Chair.
There were two guests in attendance: Joe Friesenham, who
advised he was attending to give support to today's speakers and
Anne Illing,a new resident of Ladysmith.
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of September 17th had
been circulated. An error was reported as Judy and Earl Storey,
and not Grant, would be leading the walking group in October
and as yet there was no leader for November. On motion made
and seconded the amended minutes were adopted
.
Speakers: Vice President Lynda Evans advised that we have
three speakers today: Doug Wakefield of Civil Air Search and
Rescue, Brian Comp of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and
Rescue and Dan Marble of Ladysmith Search and Rescue and that
in November our speaker would be Physiotherapist, Sheral
McCann. She requested the members to advise if they have any
suggestions for speakers.
Walking: We still need leaders for the walking group. There is
no leader for November.
Financial Report: Treasurer Doris Popplestone reported as
follows:
Balance forward:
$2755.52
Receipts YTD
498.00
Expenses YTD
0.00
Balance end of Sept.
$3253.52
The President advised the meeting that we have an amount in the
Bank to cover one year's budget as is recommended practice and
we are also able to subsidize events such as the picnic, the
Christmas lunch and the Golf outing.
Luncheons: Gay Armstrong has selected the Bold Night in
Nanaimo for our luncheon on November 5 th and requested
those interested to sign up and select from four lunch choices.
Social: - Christmas Lunch: Elizabeth Murphy and Judy
Storey gave an entertaining preview of what we will be
enjoying at the Christmas lunch. The lunch will be held at
Aggie Hall on Wednesday, December 10th at 11:30. Tickets
will be $20.00 per person for members and $22.00 for guests.
Raptors outing: Elizabeth reminded us of the outing on
Thursday, October 23rd to visit the Raptors followed by lunch
at the Station Pub and that members can sign up at coffee
break and volunteer for driving. So far 14 are signed up.
Items from floor: The meeting was advised that flu shots
are now available free of charge at Super Store in Nanaimo
and that they also will be available at the Health Fair at Aggie
Hall on November 7th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. The meeting
was also advised about a sound design training program that
would be available at the Ladysmith Little Theatre starting
Saturday, October 18th 10:00 am to Noon.
Members Recognition (50/50) The winner was our guest,
Joe Friesenham, who generously donated his share back to
the club.
Speakers Presentations:
After the coffee break the speakers were introduced by Bob
Maier and we were impressed with informative and
interesting presentations and slides respecting each
organization, after which each speaker was presented with a
copy of the Centennial book from the Ladysmith Archives
and our Probus pen.
Recorded by Bonnie Sasley, Secretary
Membership: Grant Bridgeman advised he has a couple of
applications and will report next month. We have a number of
colorful pamphlets displaying our Club for insertion in Take 5
and distribution at the Health Fair.
Newsletter: Lynn Cowie reported that she is enjoying compiling
the newsletter. She would appreciate receiving photos for
inclusion in the newsletter. Susan Wakefield reported that on her
visit to the Probus Club in St. Catherines Ontario she gave them a
copy of our Newsletter and they were impressed.
Sunshine/Coffee: Wilma Wickham advised that she had no
reports of illnesses but that unfortunately, Darlene Nepp had
suffered a bicycle accident. She reminded the members to please
let her know of anyone who is ill. The President advised that our
coffee urn has gone missing. Susan Wakefield offered to give us
one that they have not been using.
Investment Club: Meeting the 4th Friday of the month at 10:00
a.m.
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