with Keith Rawsthorne. 

July weather didn’t stop a good crowd at the July meeting, which featured an impressive guest speaker, lots of friendly chat, and a cuppa. A good crowd then moved down to the Diggers for the Club’s Lunch special and continued the FRIENDSHIP and FELLOWSHIP of Probus.

Birthday boys were John, Jim, Ken, Richard, David and Keith who has been promised a cake for his 90th. Get well Garry Morgan. Jim Coomber won the raffle and will soon be off to Bunnings.

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL: Treacy and Peter from the Council explained the Special Community Care bus system that operates under My Aged Care. This bus makes trips to Lithgow, Forbes, and surrounding areas of interest. Usually, it is a small bus, but a bigger bus will be provided if enough people book in. Groups are welcome, but all must be registered. You can register at 144 March St. The bus fares are reasonable, $7 to $15 depending on the trip.

GUEST SPEAKER Dr Peter Belinkij gave a most interesting talk on men’s health, in particular the Prostate. Dr Belinkij was born in Sydney, attended Orange High, then returned to Sydney University to study Medicine where he graduated and specialised in Urology. He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in Sydney and London.

Dr Belinkij explained the Prostrate is very important to older men’s health and should be checked if any symptoms appear. Prostate is a muscular gland that weakens with all our muscles as we age.

In his retirement, Dr Belinkij has become interested in Orange Rail Action Group, and is a strong advocate for extending the Bullet Train to Orange. The XPT is being replaced with a more modern train, but the whole system is very political.

Speakers in future are Graham Hobby of Cauldron who will speak on genetic developments, particularly in food production, Ophthalmologist Dr Josh Lane, and a comedian (just for a laugh).

Plans are underway to hold our Christmas party at the fabulous new Wentworth Club. We meet next on August 7, 10am at Services Club. Enquiries to Phil 0411 117 390.

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