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MONTHLY MEETINGS
“Fun, friendship and fellowship”
All members and prospective members are welcome to attend the monthly meeting. Come along at 10:30am on the second Thursday of every month to the Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club, Stockton Street, Nelson Bay 2315.
The meeting features updates on activities, morning tea and a guest speaker. Once the formalities are over we retire to the Marlin Restaurant for a convivial lunch.
Lisa Clark, Community Hearing Advisor, Hearing Australia
November meeting
Lisa discussed the services provided by Hearing Australia which provides expert hearing care to Australians - they are the nation’s largest provider of government-funded hearing services
Soundwaves, Barbershop Choir
October meeting
Members and guests were entertained by Soundwaves, an all-male choir from the Central Coast of NSW. They specialise in four-part a cappella harmony in the traditional barbershop style, without musical accompaniment
Deborah Wallace, Detective Superintendent (retired), NSW Police
September meeting
Deborah discussed her incredible 36-year career with NSW Police, including busting criminal bikie gangs with Strike Force Raptor, until her retirement in late 2019. She also outlined the societal issues of drug taken with particular reference to the changing drugs of choice
Previous Speakers
Peter Ryan, Photographer: Peter provided an excellent presentation of his photographs taken in the Masai Mara Wildlife Park
Bill McClurg, NSW Police (retired): Bill provided a fascinating account of the hunt for and eventual capture of "backpack serial killer" Ivan Milat
David Kelly, Bluehealth at the Bower, and Andrew Mann, Principle Living: ​David and Andrew outlined aged care options, stressing that everyone’s retirement needs are different and that tailored services are increasingly available
Graeme Rowe, Westpac Helicopter Community Liaison officer: ​Graeme provided an Interesting history of this community service plus a wealth of facts about the day-to-day running of this important community service
David Kerr, Probus Club Member: David gave an informative talk on end-of-life documents and legal instruments that outline a person's wishes regarding their healthcare, finances, and final arrangements
Dr Anthony Dunlop, Ophthalmologist: Anthony delivered an interesting presentation on eye complaints common in older people, and therefore relevant to Probus members
Anna Brown, Road Safety Traffic Officer, Port Stephens Council: Anna provided lots of good advice and tips for senior license holders who are still driving to keep them safe on the roads
Jo-Anne Berthelsen, Author: ​Jo-Anne spoke of interesting events during her many overseas trips, particularly Turkey
Peter Page, Member PCPS: Peter chatted about his recent “Trek4Kids” with his son, Michael, to raise money for the Starlight Foundation at The John Hunter Children’s Hospital
The 5 current Life Members with President Rob Buchanan at the May 2024 meeting where John Townsend was approved as the latest Life Member.
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