PRESIDENT’S COLLEEN MCRAE'S MESSAGE
in the Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club's May 2026 Newsletter
Dear Members
As I write this message, I hear rain on our roof at long last, fingers
crossed it will continue as forecast, as the land is very dry. The
beautiful days of Autumn and the colours of the trees along with
the final blooms of roses for the season has made my days in the
garden very enjoyable. At the meeting on Monday 18th May I will
have a basket of mixed bulbs along with some paper bags; anyone
interested please feel free to take some.
May 2026
There are no Members' birthdays in May.
As winter approaches I would like you to consider a donation of tin food for St John’s Anglican
Care. Every year I have been in this Probus Club we have been able to pass on shopping bags of
donated items and I’m happy to make the delivery to St Johns. I will place a basket at the main
table for any donations; soups, baked beans, spaghetti, pasta sauce mix, noodles, breakfast cereal,
anything that you think would be suitable. Please check the used by date. If you agree, we will do
this for the current month, May, and June; so many are doing it very tough now in Canberra.
For our members not feeling well, know that you are in our thoughts and if you need help or just
need to talk, don’t hesitate to phone Joan Keith on 0406 377 855, we are all only a phone call
away.
Continue to enjoy Autumn and I will see you soon. Colleen
GROUPS
MAHJONG GROUP meets every second Thursday 11.30am – 4pm at a Member's home.
MOVIE GROUP meets the second Tuesday of the month around 10.00am in the Dendy Cinema, Canberra Centre
SOCIAL BOOK CHAT meets at 10am on the fourth Monday of the month in a Member's home.
BOOK SWAP: Members bring a book they enjoyed to our Probus meetings on the third Monday of each month and swap with others.
LUNCH AFTER THE GENERAL MEETING: 12noon in Eastlake Football Club where the price of meals is very reasonable and provides an opportunity for Members to socialise even more with each other.
NEXT MEETINGS
General Meeting: Monday 20th April 2026 at 10.00am
Committee Meeting: Monday 13th July 2026
