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Dear members

Firstly, an apology: sorry I was forced to postpone our Speakers Talk last Tuesday. I had a technical issue that was preventing me from accessing the presentation. However we are now back on track and my presentation on the Aussie Camino will be on this coming Tuesday (June 21) in the Hall at 2pm. I hope to see you there.

Members would have received an email this week regarding renewal of membership to the Hub for 2022/23. Thank you to those members who have already renewed. For those who are yet to renew, there is a TryBooking option to pay your $40 membership or your concession membership. Click here to pay via TryBooking.

I was lucky enough to see the new Baz Luhrmann movie – Elvis – the other night. The screening was in the State Theatre and was a part of the Sydney Film Festival. It was certainly a very interesting movie; we know the story line but this time the story focused on Colonel Tom Parker (well acted by Tom Hanks) and his relationship with Elvis and the way he treated Elvis. The movie was filmed entirely on the Gold Coast and employed some 4,000 people. Music was quite loud and the camera work in the 1^st half challenged my optical nerves. Also I thought the film was a little too long at 2H:39M, especially as the film didn’t start until 8.30pm. But overall well worthwhile watching. I understand it will be released to cinemas next week. Here is one of the songs from the movie if you are interested.

Well its been a short week and we have been blessed with lovely sunshine. But the cold winter mornings have caught me humming along to this tune from the 1960s. Click hear to listen in. You will enjoy it! The photo below is of the sunrise around 7am this morning as I walked across the SHB.

I hope to see some of you out and about during the week. Tuesday Coffee catchup and Wednesday Wine gatherings are a great way to meet and talk to other Hub members. See you there!

Stay warm. Luke.

HUB ACTIVITIES

Monday Local Walks June 20, 2022, 7:30 am to June 20, 2022, 9:30 am Meet at Waverton Station at 7.30, bring your mask and Opal Card. Catch the train to Wynyard, walk along York Street to Kent Street then  take the footpath beside the highway past S H Ervin Gallery, Fort Street Public School and the Sydney Observatory.  Watson Road to Argyle Street, Downshire Street then pathway above  Pottinger Street to Lower Fort Street.  Under Bridge to Dawes Point Battery, Hickson Road, Hickson Road Reserve. Walk past the Hyatt and Campbell's Stores on the harbour side, Circular Quay West to Argyle Street and coffee at La Renaissance Patisserie. Walk back to Wynyard and train back at Waverton. Walk about 1 hour, allow 2.15 for coffee and travel. Read More...

Out of Area Walk June 20, 2022, 9:30 am to June 20, 2022, 2:00 pm Meet at Waverton Station at 9.30. Bring your Opal Card, Face mask, sunscreen and water,   Read More...

Games & Cards Day June 20, 2022, 1:30 pm to June 20, 2022, 3:30 pm 1.30 -3.30 pm  Every 1st and 3rd Monday We play Mah Jong &  Scrabble 500 Suggestions for other games are most welcome Beginners welcome. There is a $5 cost to cover the cost of the Hall. Some members meet at 12.00 pm for lunch beforehand at the Waterview Cafe.  Read More...

Speakers Program June 21, 2022, 2:00 pm to June 21, 2022, 3:30 pm The Australian Camino - Luke Keighery The Aussie Camino is a 200km pilgrimage route running from Portland in Victoria to Penola in South Australia, inspired by the life and journeys of Australia’s Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop and her mentor Fr Julian Tenison Woods. The walk is based on the traditions of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela: pilgrims receive a guidebook, passport, scallop shell and stay in the local towns along the way. Luke is Waverton Hub President; he enjoys walking and is passionate about supporting worthy causes. In March this year Luke walked the Aussie Camino in a group of 8 pilgrims. It was an amazing adventure and Luke has many stories to tell. Through this walk Luke raised over $10,000 for Interplast Australia – a charity doing amazing work sending teams of volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists and allied health professionals to provide life-changing surgery and medical training in 17 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Come and listen to Luke at our Waverton Hub Speakers’ Presentation: 2 PM at the Waverton Uniting church hall, 75 Bay Rd Waverton Tuesday 21 June. There is no need to book. Come to the Hall for a 2pm start. Members and visitors are welcome. Read More...

Tai Chi / Qi Jong June 21, 2022, 8:00 am to June 21, 2022, 9:00 am Tai Chi is the gentle Chinese exercise which is a low-stress training for seniors.  This is combined with Qi Jong which is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation. No charge, no booking. Continues throughout the year every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Just turn up near Hazelbank Rd steps at Brennan Park   Read More...

Thursday Local Walks June 23, 2022, 6:30 am to June 23, 2022, 7:30 am Thursday early morning Local walk led by Luke Keighery. Meet at Waverton Station at 6.30am. Duration is approx 1 hour. Read More...

Other weekly activities are offered as usual.

The Coffee Catchup Tuesday 10am at Botanica 

and

Hub Happy Hour Wednesday 4pm at Cafe Quattro

are on each week. 

Date for your diary

Ladies Lunch June 30, 2022, 12:30 pm to June 30, 2022, 3:00 pm The second Hub Ladies Lunch will be held on Thursday June 30 at 12.30pm at Le Coq and Fish restaurant Bay Rd Waverton (opposite the Station). There will be a choice of 2 main courses with a vegetarian option and a dessert. CLICK HERE .. to see the menu. Cost $35 per person to be paid when booking. Wine and coffee available to purchase. Bookings essential - CLICK HERE .. to book and pay.  Bookings close on Monday June 27. Places are limited and we ask that if you book and find at the last minute that you cannot attend, you find another to take your place. We look forward to seeing you there. Read More...

HUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Your Hub membership is now due fo renewal. Payments of $40 can be made by Trybooking as well as EFT and cheque.

• Click here to pay via TryBooking. 
• EFT the funds to: BSB:      032 298   Account:     363 037   Please enter your NAME in the narrative field if paying by EFT. 
• deliver or post your cheque to 75 Bay Road, Waverton (Church Hall)   

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The Willloughby Symphony choir presents Elijah on Sunday July 3 at 2pm.

Elijah is a large Victorian oratorio which is not often presented so this is a great opportunity to hear it. The choir has about 120 singers and the orchestra about 90 players. Teddy Tahu Rhodes will be one of the soloists.

Hub member Linda Foulsham is doing a pre-concert talk which starts at 1pm upstairs in the Concourse.

CLICK HERE .. for more details and to book.

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Handyman/building manager required – Crows Nest Uniting Church

Do you know, or can you recommend, a builder/handyman in the lower North Shore?

 

Crows Nest Uniting Church is looking for a handyman/manager to oversee the maintenance of its properties in Waverton and Crows Nest. The Church already has its list of favoured tradespeople, but we are looking for someone who can advise us when maintenance issues arise, oversee larger jobs, and (if necessary) recommend contractors where we have no existing contacts. We expect that the role would suit a retired builder/handyman, who lives reasonably locally, and who would be available to attend on-site at reasonable notice. Terms and conditions open to negotiation.

 

Please contact Peter Butt (Hub member) on 9436 2400.

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The Wollstonecraft Bowling/Bridge Club is offering Bridge lessons from July 6. Read more.

This gym offers classes both online and on site. They offer special prices for Hub members. Mention this when you join. Read More.

On joining you will be assessed and a Personal Program developed for you. The Gym is in Chatswood, a short walk from the station. There is limited parking. Several Hub members attend and find it very beneficial.

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Warm regards,

The Hub eNews Team  

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