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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.
Dr Anthony Dunlop, Ophthalmologist
February meeting
Anthony Dunlop delivered an interesting presentation on eye complaints common in older people, and therefore relevant to Probus members: cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Anna Brown, Road Safety Traffic Officer, Port Stephens Council
January meeting
Anna provided lots of good advice and tips for senior license holders who are still driving to keep them safe on the roads. She also provided various brochures and booklets to take away and well worth reading.
Jo-Anne Berthelsen, Author
November meeting
Jo-Anne spoke of interesting events during her many overseas trips, particularly Turkey
Previous Speakers
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
Neil Fraser, Hunter Bird Observers Club: ​Neil focussed on some of the around 87 species of woodland birds have been recorded in the Port Stephens area
Detective Superintendent Wayne Humphrey, Hunter Police District: Wayne presented interesting statistics on crime in the Port Stephens district - Nelson Bay has its issues but is relatively safe compared to other areas of Newcastle and the Hunter
Neil Fraser, Hunter Bird Observers Club: ​Neil provided a fascinating account of the migration of shorebirds and waders that are native to Port Stephens. Each year they fly thousands of kilometres to the Northern Hemisphere in search of resources and favourable conditions for survival and reproduction
Chris Peters, Tomaree Museum Historian: ​Chris presented an interesting account of his adventures on the high seas, helping to crew a yacht from England to Australia through the Panama Canal in the 1960s
Lesley Harrison, Cyber Safety Expert: Lesley explained internet safety awareness, a very topical issue. Her summary message regarding cyber security was to maximise the experience, minimise the risk
Sheree Gibson, Channel 9: Sheree is a producer for for '60 Minutes' and provided a fascinating account of her journey from Narrabri to an international role on Channel 9's flagship current affairs program
Ruth Wilson, Adventurer, author, and aviator: Ruth provided a fascinating insight into her adventurous life before discussing her passion as one of the early pioneers of hot air and gas ballooning in Australia
Jan Bynon, Volunteer, Heart Foundation: ​Jan explained the Heart Foundation's recommendations regarding how to respond to the possibility of a stroke - the Foundation is committed to (1) improving stroke prevention and (2) improving stroke management
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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