CLUB CHRISTMAS FUNCTION, WHEELERS HILL INTERNATIONAL. Friday 17 th December 2010.

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1 CLUB CHRISTMAS FUNCTION, WHEELERS HILL INTERNATIONAL. Friday 17 th December This year our Christmas function was held at the Wheelers Hill International Reception Centre in Jells Road. Members arrived between 11.30am and midday, congregating in the foyer for a pre-dinner drink and chat before moving into the dining room for our annual Christmas luncheon and celebration. President Ann welcomed members and invited guests to the luncheon. Lunch was served and comprised an entrée of deep fried camembert cheese and salad or a prawn cocktail followed by alternate plating of roast turkey or pork medallions with vegetables. Dessert was steamed pudding with cherries and ice cream. Musical entertainment was provided by the very versatile Cliff McAulay who displayed his talents on electric piano, guitar and trombone during the function. Our regular highlight of `Lucky Table Prizes`, was led by `Santa Claus` (Leo in disguise) much to everyone s enjoyment. A very special thank you PROBUS presentation then followed for our hard working Activity Co-ordinators in appreciation of their efforts in making our club activities great fun and a success. Ann then introduced a provocatively dressed and bodily enhanced, (and very unlikely), trainee secretary called Davinia, who charmed us so that tears rolled down our cheeks. Some of us tried not to be enticed by the caress of her tender lips! Davinia then led us all in carol singing. What a charmer she (he?) was! At the conclusion of festivities President Ann thanked everybody for attending and expressed her appreciation to the Committee members and other helpers, Santa, Davinia, Cliff McAulay and venue staff for making today such a success. Ann and Leo then wished everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Photos courtesy of Lynn Carter, Leo Squires, Ian Andrews, and Robin Bray. Commentary by Ann Godbold and Robin Bray. Ann, Helen and Freda welcoming members. Jan and Pat arriving. Elena and Peter signing in. Welcome drinks in the foyer. Leo getting into the spirit. Helen welcoming John. Peter and David enjoying a drink. Julie, John, Bob, Margaret & John et al. Ray, Graham and Sheila. 1

2 Ian, Barbara, John and Janet. Barbara, Rosemary and John. Alan and Pat arriving. Terry, Julie and Tricia. Marcia & Bryan. Ian sporting his fancy Christmas tie. Helen, Brian, Virginia and Suzanne. Kerry, Lyn and John. John, Ray and Judith. Marcia, Doug and Noeleen. Enid, Fairlie, Fay & Judith. Elena, Peter and John. Beryl, Margaret and Brian. Gloria, Margaret and Noel. Ian, Ian and Charles. 2

3 Rene, Maureen, Margaret, Barbara, Sandra & Ellen. Richard and Lyn. Jan, Barbara and Gwen. Jenny, Lynn, Pam & David. Rita and John. Leo and Theresa. Jan, Nellie and Harry. Ann, Ellen and Peter. Valerie, Jean, Geoff and Anne. Margaret and John. Lynda, Ian and John. Christine, Barbara, Jenny & Keith. Margaret, Keith and Ros. Pat, Maureen and Heather. Lorraine, David and Denise. 3

4 Des and Lorna. John and Terry. Doug, Janice and Bill. Graham, Barbara, John & Brian. Sheila, Helen and Wendy. Warren, Rosemary and Robina. Santa bursts into the room. Santa and his `Elf` Freda, are welcomed. Santa and his sack of `goodies`. Ann welcomes Santa and Freda his `Elf`. Santa drawing a lucky table ticket. Judith wins the prize. On to the next table. Betty is the winner. Santa draws Table 6 and... 4

5 ..Lynda is a winner. Algy also collects a prize. So does Janet. Santa delves for a ticket... and out pops Val s. Iris wins a hamper too! `Lucky` David. Not many tickets left now! Barbara is all smiles. Pauline is surprised! Norma wins a hamper. A pleasant surprise as.... Bob gets a hamper too. Ros helps Freda with a random lucky dip. `Elf` Freda s bucket is now empty! Our two other lucky table prize winners were, our President Ann, and Lyn. Well done to everybody who won a prize. 5

6 WHAT DOES PROBUS STAND FOR? P IS FOR `PEOPLE` ALL OF US! WE HAVE SOME VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR CLUB AND THEY ARE OUR ACTIVITY CO ORDINATORS. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO THANK THEM FOR ALL THE THINGS THEY DO TO MAKE OUR CLUB SO ENJOYABLE. WE ARE GOING TO PRESENT THEM WITH A SMALL TOKEN TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION. Ann announcing what PROBUS stands for. Jan holds up `P`. Following the lucky table draws, Ann, with the aid of the Committee, used the word PROBUS to express appreciation for the ongoing work undertaken by our Activity Co-ordinators. Our Club members love these activities and actively participate in them. R IS FOR `RECREATION` Colin holds up `R`. Barbara Book Club. Ian and Jill Card Group. Bill and Russell Computer Group. John Investment Group. Margaret Mah Jong. Brian Scrabble. 6

7 Peter Table Tennis. Noeleen and Russell - Tennis. Peter Walking Group. O IS FOR `OUTINGS` John holds up `O`. Rosemary Coffee Club. Janet and Beryl - Dineout. Pat and John - Golf. Allan Gardening Group. Brenda - Movies. Margaret and Lorna - Theatre. B IS FOR THE `BUS` `B` is also for Barry but for now it s in appreciation of our Outings Officer, Barbara. 7

8 Our Outings Officer, Barbara, donned her bus driver s cap and drove her cardboard bus right into the venue between the tables. As she is retiring from the position in March she took the opportunity to canvass for a replacement. It was a real hit and her efforts in organising our outings is much appreciated by us all. Thank you Barbara. U IS FOR `UNITED` LET US ALL BE UNITED IN APPLAUDING OUR ACTIVITY LEADERS. S IS FOR `SINGING` WE WILL BE SINGING SOME CAROLS SHORTLY. Margaret holds up `U`. Helen holds up `S`. Following our acclamation of our terrific Activity Co-ordinators Ann announced that we have a young and beautiful trainee Secretary coming this year to help us with our carol singing. Ann then proceeded to the door to see if she had arrived yet. `Davinia` escorted by Cliff, is introduced by Ann. Margaret gets a gladioli. Alan gets one too (plus a `kiss!!) John tests the upholstery much to Sheila s glee. Pam likes `Davinia` a lot. `Davinia` leads us all in Carol singing. 8

9 Ann and Leo wish everyone well. PROBUS, what a great idea, what a great Club. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from the Combined Probus Club of Wheelers Hill Inc. 9