Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Summer 2024

Join Probus Club at Gosford West for social interaction T he Probus Club of Gosford West celebrated their 45th Anniversary

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recently. The PSPL Certificate was presented by Andrew Dickson, the current President, of the Rotary Club of Gosford West, who sponsored our Probus Club in 1979. Andrew was accompanied by a long-standing Rotarian, Mary Hood. The cake was cut by our President, Bevan Coulson, who was assisted by Life Members, John Edgington and Mick Ryan. Member, Roger Keane, who was a member of the Rotary Club in 1979 also assisted. Our guest speaker on the day

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Cake cutting-left to Right Mick Ryan, Roger Keane, Bevan Coulson and John Edgington

was Christian Parsa from Raptor Reptiles who brought along a few of his favourite friends. We were then entertained by ‘Soundwaves’ Capella Choir, which included our member, Lionel Gordon. All members then enjoyed a scrumptious lunch provided by our committee." We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 10.00am at the Narara Community Centre, Pandala Road, Narara. The Wednesday following our meeting we get together at 10.00am for ‘Coffee ‘n’ Chat’ at the Grange Hotel, Wyoming. Generally, on the fourth Thursday of each month a lunch venue is organised at a local club, hotel, or restaurant. On occasions we have a BBQ at a local park. We endeavour to have a couple of day tours throughout the year and an extended 3-5 day tours most years. Probus is a non-political, non-sectarian, and non-fundraising body. Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the foundations on which Probus is built and are the qualities that underpin our Club. After 3 meetings/activities, should you decide to join us, upon completion of a Membership Form, a current annual fee of $27 is payable together with a one-off joining fee of $30. Please contact Carolin Frohmuller Secretary – Probus Club of Gosford West for enquiries. Mobile: 0409 305 618

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Ettalong 50 Plus – extend your social circle P reviously the Senior Citizens Centre, the Ettalong 50 Plus is now run by a dedicated team of skilled volunteers who co-ordinate a broad and diverse range of activities from Bootscooting, Bridge, Yoga, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Ballroom Dancing, Ukelele: Recorder, Mahjong, Scabble, Chess Leatherwork, Handicraft, Darts and much more. Community clubs like Ettalong 50 Plus are safe, welcoming destinations run by older members of the community. A place where people from all walks of life can come together, build a network of friendship, and enjoy relaxed get-togethers with like-minded people. Centre President John Gibbins said, “The Centre is open for everything from cards, to Clubbersize and even a light-hearted community choir. Operating inside this large building Ettalong 50 Plus houses numerous comfortable, practical spaces featuring a calm library space, computer room, indoor bowling area, large dining room with a commercial-grade kitchen and dance hall. “We’re a not-for-profit that will broaden friendships and open peoples’ eyes to activities they may not have tried,” says Mr Gibbins. The Centre is always on the lookout for motivated, skilled individuals with spare hours each week to fill a range of roles. Adds Mr Gibbins: “We are always on the hunt for volunteers – whether that’s to conduct an event, help with catering, design flyers to help promote the centre, or even look after our Facebook.” Another class is Tech Savvy Seniors, a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra that provides hands-on help with technology skills. With the rise of digital, basic computer skills can help older members of the community navigate online activities with greater ease, confidence and of course safety. “Even if you’re a little restless, wanting to learn a new skill, or simply polish up and old one, Ettalong 50 Plus will roll out the welcome mat for anyone aged fifty-plus.” Leatherwork, held on Wednesdays from 9:00am – 12:00 midday, gives members the opportunity to get their hands on many kinds of leatherworking tools and techniques to handle leather materials. Members could make a wallet, a belt, a key chain or perhaps something decorative. Memberships - $15 annually, with selected activities costing $3 each. Interested locals can find out more by posting a message on the website, ettalong50plus.org.au, or by dropping in for a visit at the corner of Broken Bay Road and Karingi Street, Ettalong Beach. We look forward to meeting you! Open: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

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