with Keith Rawsthorne. 

Greetings from sunny Queensland; let me know when the blossoms sprout in the Colour City, and I’ll be right home.

In the meantime, Probus continues to add FUN, FRIENDSHIP and FELLOWSHIP for members to enjoy at monthly meetings and at all times in between.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Brian Coyne, as always, has a good list of guest speakers lined up to keep you interested and help you on life’s financial journey. Allison Wooley of the CBA will explain changes in modern banking and how to manage this system to our best advantage. Karen Pratt will explain the workings of TAFE and the opportunities offered, and Steve will tell us how he got into mouse farming, and the nutritional value of “mouse poo”, (in the soil, of course).

October is Probus Month, and Forbes Probus is hosting a celebratory lunch on October 11 for Probians in the area. We plan to take a bus to Forbes, with an invitation to all Orange and Molong members to join us. We are assured of some good FUN, and FRIENDSHIP on this occasion.

PROBUS is all for retired people who want to relax, exercise their minds, and enjoy their retirement. Each meeting at 10 am on the first Wednesday of each month at Orange Ex-Services’ Club enjoys a friendly Cuppa, and a topical guest speaker. Lunch is optional at the Club.

THE GUEST SPEAKER this month was inspiring Sports Physiologist Mathew Cordery. Matt spared us any “physical jerks”, but presented an in depth explanation of how ageing affects the body, and gave an explanation of how to control or slow this ageing process.

Probus meets again on September 4 at 10 am at Orange Ex-Services’ Club.

Today’s wisdom: Success (happiness) comes when preparedness meets opportunity.