Welcome to the Combined Probus Club of Belrose Inc
Club President – Mike Hartnell
Happy June to everyone. A brand new month is ahead of us for our enjoyment. We have had some great Probus opportunities in May starting with Les Bassett’s museum tour and the Machu Picchu exhibition at the Australian museum. Then we learned about Australia’s Looming Energy Crisis from Alan Lawrenson at our General Meeting, then Book Club, Mahjong and a terrific Lunch at Dee Why RSL.
Still to come at the time of writing, more Mahjong (going well thanks to Sandra and Ros) the Robertson Brothers on 28th, and the May walk on Friday 30th May. June looks great too, with the Church Point Ferry and Pittwater outing on 5th June, the SOPA Seniors concert, the first Magical Mystery Tour with Geoff Jones on 19th and the Anniversary lunch on 26th. Check out the full calendar in the newsletter.
Brain Health is important to us, because brain issues tend to affect we older folks on the plus side of 40. It is important to keep our brain active and challenged, taking on new experiences and creating new memories. We constantly have brain cells dying with new ones replacing them, but if we don’t use the new ones, they die too. Meeting new people and trying new things gives them a good workout. Our Probus events provide these opportunities. Also games like Wordle and Waffle Games, can be downloaded on your phone and you can spend a few fun minutes a day challenging yourself.
There are many other games and programs for brain exercising available which will challenge you and teach you new skills to keep your brain stimulated. You can search for them on the Internet.
Andrew Campbell, the audiologist who spoke to us about Hearing Loss and Brain Health recommended – Lifelong Learning. Researching your favourite topics is good.
We also had some sad news, with the passing of popular club member Elaine Peck, and also sadly her daughter Jenny soon after. Our thoughts and care are with, and condolences to Brian and Fiona.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
President Mike
Past Presidents
Stroke Information
Facial weakness, arm weakness and difficulty with speech are the most common signs of stroke, but they are not the only signs. Other signs of stroke may include one, or a combination of:
- Weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
- Difficulty speaking or understanding
- Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall
- Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision
- Headache, usually severe and abrupt onset
- Unexplained change in the pattern of headaches
- Difficulty swallowing.
The signs of stroke may occur alone or in combination and they can last a few seconds or up to 24 hours and then disappear.
View the Stroke Information website
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