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Redlands Probus Club

Locality: Cleveland, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3821 4083

Address: Redlands RSL 8 Passage Street 4163 Cleveland, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Again adding to our Membership with the Induction of Steve and Kaye Humphries. Special Birthday Certificates were presented to Allan Dewar for his 90th Birthday and to Ces O'Brian for his 95th Birthday. Our Guest Speaker was Megan Imber from RPAC

24.01.2022 Highlight of the Meeting was the induction of two new members, John and Lorraine Baines. . Our Guest Speakers were Bronwyn O'Keeffe and Graham Evans from Queensland Ambulance Service.

24.01.2022 Highlights of our Meeting were our Guest Speaker from Bayview Tower, Yeppoon - Vic Vidler and the Trivia Quiz conducted by Neville Knott.

23.01.2022 Probus General Meeting and AGM Wednesday 18th March 2020. Our General Meeting commenced at 10.30am and finished at 11.10am, followed by Morning Tea. Our Guest Speaker was one of our own members, Verena McGowan, Verena told us all about the book she has written on her life story. Our AGM followed with President Dennis Head giving his Report for the Year. For the Election of Officers for 2020 -21, all positions were vacated. Terry Murray took over the Meeting for the Election o...f the Management Committee. Nominations were received for President - Dennis Head (serving a second year) for Secretary - Graham Swann (continuing in the Role) for Treasurer - Arwyn Samuel (also continuing in the Role) and other committee members that were nominated were all Elected. President Dennis Head after being re elected introduced his Management Team and Committee. Unfortunately there was many Members that did not attend the Meeting as a precaution against the Corona Virus. See more

23.01.2022 Highlights of our Meeting were a Profile talk by Irene McAtear and our Guest Speaker from Angel Flight, Ian Brain.

21.01.2022 Highlights of the Meeting were the induction of a new Member, Val Tait, David Alexander gave a Profile Talk. After Morning Tea the AGM was held, with outgoing President Ian Maxwell giving his Report for the Year, then the Induction of President Dennis Head and his Committee for 2019 - 20

21.01.2022 Welcome back to Members for the New Year. Highlights of the Meeting were the Induction of New Member Katherine Rowland and Special Presentation to Ian and Tricia Smith for their Sixty Five Years Wedding Anniversary. Guest Speaker was Noela Cunningham from Alzheimer's Queensland, her Subject "Understanding Dementia" Our promotion in the Redland City Bulletin and the Bayside Senior Lifestyle Magazine resulted in 10 Visitors to our Meeting, indications are that we will have some new Members from our Visitors.

19.01.2022 Highlights of the Meeting were the Induction of 3 new Members, our Profile Speaker was Ces O'Brien and our Guest Speakers were Ngaire Tagney and Paul Freestone from Volunteers in Policing,

19.01.2022 Our Christmas Luncheon was well attended by 54 Members and Partners. Entertainment was provided by the Donald Simpson Theatrical Group.

18.01.2022 After 3 Months of isolation due to COVID 19, we were able to have our Monthly Morning Chat Discussion Group, unfortunately not at our normal Venue, Redlands RSL. This Month our Meeting was held outdoors at Raby Bay Foreshore Park, sheltered by a Marque with our Morning Coffee supplied by Bay Island Coffee Co. Mobile Cafe located in Raby Bay Foreshore Park. The discussion at our Meeting was on Domestic Violence, Education & Training for a Job and the Movie Classic "Gone with the Wind". There was 11 Members in attendance, unfortunately one had to leave the Meeting earlier. Hopefully we should be back at Redlands RSL for our General Meeting on 15th July.

16.01.2022 President Dennis welcomed all members to the first meeting for 2020, wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Highlights of the Meeting were a Presentation of a Special Certificate to Gordon Somes for his 80th Birthday. Our Guest Speaker was Catherine Williams from STAR Community Services.

16.01.2022 Highlights of our Meeting were our Profile Speaker, John Rogers and our Guest Speaker, Chris Shapland, who gave us a presentation and talk on Swimming the English Channel in 2017,

15.01.2022 Another great Probus event is Sailing on Moreton Bay. Last Wednesday 13th February, we set sail on Gordon Somes' Sailing Catamaran, leaving Raby Bay at around 9.30 am heading for Horseshoe Bay, Peel Island. The forcast for the day was hot with light breezes. Terry Murray took the helm and navigated the Big Cat through the Channel to arrive safely at our destination. Some of the fellows went for a dip in the warm waters of Horseshoe Bay. After a great Lunch and some relaxation, we up anchored and headed back to Cleveland. After leaving the Shelter of Peel Island, we experienced rough seas and strong winds on the way back to Cleveland and Raby Bay, returning to the dock after having an absolutely marvellous day. (Photos & Story by Gary Webb)

15.01.2022 On Wednesday 30th October our Probus Club went on a Tour of RPAC followed by Lunch at the Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant.

15.01.2022 Our Second Meeting for 2020 held at Redlands RSL Club Cleveland, our new Venue and new Day. Meetings now held on 3rd Wednesday of the Month. Our Guest Speakers were our Members, Mike & Judith Ryan, their Subject and Presentation was on the SES (State Emergency Service) working as Volunteers.

12.01.2022 Our monthly Lunch was held on Wednesday at the Sands Hotel in Cleveland. The lunch was very well attended.

12.01.2022 Visit to Redlands Research Facility Cleveland on Wednesday 26th February.

12.01.2022 Our Probus Club was well represented by Arwyn Samuel at the Renaissance Spring Fair today. Arwyn spoke with many Seniors, handing out Brochures and other information on our Probus Club.

11.01.2022 47 Probians from 5 Probus Clubs in the Redland City area travelled to Norfolk Island for a two week cultural experience during September.

11.01.2022 Promoting our Club during Seniors Week with Displays at Victoria Point Shopping Centre on Friday 16th August and at Cleveland Stockland Shopping Centre on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th August. We also attended the Seniors Week Concert at Cleveland High School Assembly Hall on Sunday 18th August.

09.01.2022 Our annual Spring Picnic was held on Monday 30th September at Foreshore Park, Raby Bay. 25 Probians attended the Lunch time Picnic with Fish & Chips being delivered to the Park for everyone, followed by Strawberries & Cream for desert. Great Spring weather for our annual Spring Picnic and great fellowship.

08.01.2022 Great Lunch today at the Bayside Asian House Restaurant at Raby Bay, everyone enjoyed the Chinese Style Cuisine and Fellowship.

08.01.2022 Our Monthly Lunch at Alexandria Hotel was well attended today, our usual Roast Lamb was enjoyed by all, our Monthly Luncheons are great Fellowship with Friendship and Fun.

07.01.2022 Highlights of the Meeting were the Presentation to Graham & Lynn Swann of a special Certificate to Celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Our Profile Speaker was Paul Claus and our Guest Speakers were Damien and Penelope Woods from "A Better Ear"

06.01.2022 President Dennis Head's first Meeting after being elected at the March Annual General Meeting. Highlights of Meeting were a Presentation of a Special Birthday C...ertificate to Ian Smith for his 90th Birthday and a Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Paul & Patsy Gosling for their work with the Caravan & Cabin Group. Our Guest Speakers from Assistance Dogs Australia were Jane Kefford, Senior Instructor for Regional Queensland and Tim McCallum with his Assistance Dog "Casper". After our Meeting we had a Special Lunch to Celebrate the 39th Birthday of the Club, the Redlands Probus Club was started on the 15th April 1980, Chartered by the Rotary Club of Cleveland. See more

05.01.2022 Highlights of our Meeting were the Induction of two new Members - Paul Claus and John Rogers. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Denis Pickwell and Ian Henderson. A 50th Wedding Anniversary Certificate was presented to Heather and David Alexander. Our Guest Speaker was Steve MacDonald from Redlands 2030 Community Organisation.

05.01.2022 After 3 Months of Isolation from the COVID 19 Pandemic, we had our first get together for a Luncheon to Celebrate the 40th Birthday of our Probus Club, which was on 15th April and held over until Wednesday 15th July. 40 Members attended the Luncheon which was held at Redlands RSL "Sails on Shore" Restaurant. A short Meeting preceded the Luncheon for us to make several Presentations including a Framed 40th Birthday Certificate from Probus South Pacific Ltd, which was presented to us by Elwyn Hodges, a Past President of Cleveland Rotary Club, former Rotary District Governor and Current President of Toondah Probus Club. After the Luncheon we cut a 40th Birthday Cake, which was served up for Dessert.

05.01.2022 Visit to Ormiston House by 13 Probus Members on Wednesday 29th May. We had a delicious Devonshire Morning Tea, followed by an interesting Tour of this very Historic House built in 1862.

04.01.2022 Back to the Alexandra Hills Hotel today for our usual Roast Lamb Lunch. A great role up of our Members, our Monthly Luncheons provide great friendship & fellowship, always plenty to talk about.

03.01.2022 Our second meeting back in the "Gallipoli Room" at Redlands RSL since the COVID 19 Pandemic for the September 16th 2020 General Meeting. A few changes had to be made due to President Dennis Head being unwell, Past President Gordon Somes took over the Meeting in Dennis' absence. A Special Presentation was made to Peter & Ronnie James for their 50th Wedding Anniversary, which was on the 28th August. New Members Bob & Brenda Myles were inducted into the Club by Acting President Gordon Somes. Also Pam Cottrell was inducted into full Membership from former Associate. Other speakers were Verena McGowan taking about her role as Concert Convenor. Graham Maynard spoke on the cause and effects of COVID 19. Our Guest Speaker was Chris Adams, a Journalist an Co-Author of "Grave Tales" and "True Crime".

02.01.2022 Again we held our Discussion Coffee & Chat Meeting at Raby Bay Foreshore Park this Morning.10 Members attended the Meeting together with our Special Guest Andrew Laming MP Federal Member for Bowman. Missing in the Photo was Ian Maxwell who had to leave early and Dennis Head (who took the Photo) Andrew Laming arrived at the Meeting riding an Electric Scooter, which he rode from Ormiston to the Raby Bay Foreshore Park. Andrew's Topic was Coming out of COVID 19, once a Vaccine is found.

02.01.2022 Our first General Meeting back at Redlands RSL since March due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, unfortunately we only had 24 Members and 4 Visitors attend, together with our Guest Speaker Jim Lergessner and his mate Cliff, they talked about living in Brisbane in the 50s & 60s and entertained us with popular Songs & Music from that Era. Morning Tea was very different from Previous Meetings, as a special Treat the RSL put on Scones with Strawberry Jam & Cream with Tea or Coffee.

02.01.2022 A great day for our Spring Picnic with a good roll up at Raby Bay Foreshore Park.