The Next Meetings
Vocational Visit to Youth Club at Hornsby PCYC
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Monday 21st May |
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Pride of Workmanship Awards
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Monday 28th May |
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Partner Night
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Collaboration Outcomes through Film - Hardeep Girn, Know My Group
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Monday 4th June
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Duty Roster
If you are unable to be at the meeting please contact the person doing your role the following week/s, arrange a swap and advise Max, so he can amend his records.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Max of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Max of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
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Upcoming Events
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PCYC Details
Good Morning all from Barry,
As you are all aware, on Monday night of May 21st we are going to the Hornsby PCYC for a meal and I believe a most informative and interesting evening.
I am certainly encouraging you all to come. It will be a great night.
However, we need to get moving with registrations for the night and payment.
Please pay $25.00 into the general Club Account, if you are coming.
That account is
Account Name Rotary Club of WPHC
BSB 062890
Account Number 10052963
If you could do so asap that would be much appreciated.
Please let Carol Russell know that you are coming or not, also asap.
We need to have final registrations in for the night no later than AM on Friday 18th May.
So….. attendance details are
Best Regards
Barry
As you are all aware, on Monday night of May 21st we are going to the Hornsby PCYC for a meal and I believe a most informative and interesting evening.
I am certainly encouraging you all to come. It will be a great night.
However, we need to get moving with registrations for the night and payment.
Please pay $25.00 into the general Club Account, if you are coming.
That account is
Account Name Rotary Club of WPHC
BSB 062890
Account Number 10052963
If you could do so asap that would be much appreciated.
Please let Carol Russell know that you are coming or not, also asap.
We need to have final registrations in for the night no later than AM on Friday 18th May.
So….. attendance details are
- Place The Hornsby PCYC, 1 Park Lane Waitara.
- Time 6.30 for 7.00pm
Best Regards
Barry
An Invitation to all Rotarians and Friends of District 9685 and their partners
Seeking Nominations for Pride of Workmanship Award
The Vocation Committee is seeking nominations for the Pride of Workmanship Award.
The night is scheduled for 28th May. This may seem a long time in the future, however, candidates need to be found and vetted.
Should you know of a person that fits the criteria please contact either Barry F or John T.
Suitable nominations are employees or business owners that you believe take pride in pursuit of their vocation.
The nomination form can be downloaded by clicking on Nomination Form.
The night is scheduled for 28th May. This may seem a long time in the future, however, candidates need to be found and vetted.
Should you know of a person that fits the criteria please contact either Barry F or John T.
Suitable nominations are employees or business owners that you believe take pride in pursuit of their vocation.
The nomination form can be downloaded by clicking on Nomination Form.
Rock of Ages
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It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall.
Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall.
Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Book by Chris D'Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
By Arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Artwork designed by AKA NYC
Hornsby RSL
Friday 20th July 2018, 7.30pm
$32.00 concession & $37.00 Adult
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
By Arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Artwork designed by AKA NYC
Hornsby RSL
Friday 20th July 2018, 7.30pm
$32.00 concession & $37.00 Adult
Please make payment into the club's General Account by Monday 28th May
or pay at the front desk on a meeting night
(in order to secure good seats we need to book early)
Please also identify your payment with your surname and Rock
or pay at the front desk on a meeting night
(in order to secure good seats we need to book early)
Please also identify your payment with your surname and Rock
The following is a link to an article published earlier this month - RESCUE IS JUST THE BEGINNING
From: Colin Sharpe
To: Shelley Whittington
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Hello Shelley. I will put your request for donations into our weekly club bulletin.
Regards
Colin Sharpe
To: Shelley Whittington
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Hello Shelley. I will put your request for donations into our weekly club bulletin.
Regards
Colin Sharpe
From: Shelley Whittington
To: Colin Sharpe
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Dear Mr President Colin Sharpe,
My name is Shelley Whittington and I spoke at The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook early last year about Destiny Rescue.
You may remember? We rescue, restore and reintegrate children out of child sex trafficking across the globe.
Can you help us rescue more children?
We are currently having a car raffle. Its only $5 a ticket for the chance to win a car package worth over $30000.
Its as easy as going to this link and purchasing tickets online.
https://www.destinyrescue.org.au/win/
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Kindest regards,
Shelley.
To: Colin Sharpe
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Dear Mr President Colin Sharpe,
My name is Shelley Whittington and I spoke at The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook early last year about Destiny Rescue.
You may remember? We rescue, restore and reintegrate children out of child sex trafficking across the globe.
Can you help us rescue more children?
We are currently having a car raffle. Its only $5 a ticket for the chance to win a car package worth over $30000.
Its as easy as going to this link and purchasing tickets online.
https://www.destinyrescue.org.au/win/
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Kindest regards,
Shelley.
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Interact
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Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.
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Rotaract
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Rotaract brings together adults ages 18-30 to take action in their communities, develop their leadership and professional skills, and have fun.
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Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
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RYPEN, The Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment, is for young people aged 14 to 16 years and caters for teenagers who have shown qualities of decency, courage, persistence, sincerity, and application in everyday life, which deserve further development.
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Rotary Youth Leadership Award
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RYLA is a transformational leadership program designed for young adults aged 18-27. Spanning over 7 days, the program combines some of Australia's finest speakers with engaging activities and challenges, as well as a supportive environment that enables your leadership to grow and develop to its full potential. RYLA is run annually, with close to 90 candidates in Elanora Heights, on Sydney's Northern beaches.
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Rotary Youth Exchange
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Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students 15 to 19 years old are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
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Wanted - New MembersIf you know of someone who would benefit from Rotary, or, from whom Rotary would benefit if they were a member, then contact Keith.
Click here for a PDF copy of the form to the right, and send or give it to Keith. |
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Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
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The Book Sale March 2018
As the result of a lot of hard work the April Book Sale was a great success, especially from the organisers Max Henderson, Andrew Little and Clive Denmark. Funds raised were circa $15,000. Well done.
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2017 Trivia Night
The Club held a very successful trivia night on Saturday 26 August 20167at the Cherrybrook Community Centre, raising just over $5,000 towards the charities we support. |
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The Garage Sale
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 7&8 October raising a record gross - north of $35k.
Excellent Project Management and a large number of dedicated volunteers, some putting in hours of effort, in the weeks before the weekend contributed to this result. |
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Barbecues
The club runs fund raising barbecues throughout the year, mainly at Bunnings (both Dural and Thornleigh) Here are Barry, Tony, Nick and David hard at work. at Thornleigh.. |
Meetings |
Monday 6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158 |
Apologies |
If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Carol.
Phone 8850 6515 or email carol.russell@ybr.com.au before 11am on the day of the meeting. |
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If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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President's Report 14th May
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Thirty members and the guest speaker (Kelly Jope from Youth Insearch) were welcomed to the meeting. A big thank you to Rotarian Jim for volunteering to be Sergeant-at-arms for the evening and doing a great job increasing the Club operating funds.
Changeover is on June 16 at Pennant Hills Golf Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. $65 per person – 3 courses and 2 bottles of wine on table. Distinguished guests are District Governor (Peter and Anne Ward), District Governor Elect (Susan and John Wakefield) , Assistant District Governor (John & Eszter Fenessy). Anna Papoutsakis (Little Shoes) who will be receiving money for 3 cows), and a Guest speaker (ex club outgoing exchange student). Please pay into the club general account or at the front desk before June 10. Doc Wansbrough has requested support for the Carmen Road Shopping Centre Community BBQ (in aid of Neighbourhood Watch) on Saturday May 26th 8 am to 1 pm. Current Board Directors – Please send me you end of year reports ASAP and by May 31 at the latest. New Board directors please send me your updated plans ASAP and by May 31 at the latest. Paul needs the funding requests to do a budget. Next week we are meeting at PCYC for dinner, to hear about PCYC and get a tour of the facility. The email with the dinner details and location has been sent out again tonight. A reminder: Members and partners who do NOT have the small name badge to wear at functions and would like one could you please let me know. Charlie reports that she is in the Hills Clinic for the next 3-6 weeks. She has her phone, laptop and a TV and is determined to get better. Please send Charlie your best wishes for a speedy recovery. Larissa arrived back from Safari late this afternoon. Until we meet again on Monday May 21st for more fun and fellowship, have a great week making a difference. President Colin |
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Night Report
NIGHT REPORT - 14 May 2018
The meeting started with Stan Baseley leading the Rotary Grace and Ros Savio proposing the toast to Australia, Rotary, Brazil, and Meghan and Harry (on their impending wedding).
President Colin Sharp welcomed 30 members and our guest speaker, Kelly Jope for Youth Insearch to tonight’s meeting.
Colin advised of the following business matters:
Director’s Reports:
Vocational – Barry reminded members that next week’s meeting 21/05/2018, is a vocational visit (tour and meal) to the PCYC at Hornsby. So far only 16 members have indicated they are attending, so please put your name down ASAP if you wish to attend and pay via bank transfer. The following week, 28/05/2018, is our Pride of Workmanship meeting with four recipients being honoured that evening (NB: partners night).
Youth – Rosemary reported that the Club will be supporting Eric Willison, our recent NYSF candidate with $1000 in sponsor for him to attend the International NYSF in London. Interviews will be held next week for RYLA candidates. Our winter RYPEN candidate is Mariah Radovu from St Andrews College. Larissa will be moving onto her next host family, the Loves, on 18 May 2018.
Treasurer– Tony Coote advised members of the need to use bcc function when emailing to ensure all and sundry don’t get access to the Club’s email address list.
Bulletin – Keith reported that he still needs more Bulletin editors to help with this role in 2018-19. He already has support from three people but needs a few more to help share this load. He will conduct an ‘Editors 101’ course for those new to the role early in the new Rotary year.
Social – Max promoted the social outing to the SYMT production being held at Hornsby RSL on Friday 20/07/2018. He wants to purchase tickets by the end of May, so please pay online ASAP. Max also took the opportunity to advise members that he is trying to get the duty roster organised six months in advance, so please let him know if there are dates/meetings at which you will be unavailable.
Community Services – Cawas also reminded members of Doc Wansbrough’s request to help support for the Carmen Road Shopping Centre Community BBQ (in aid of Neighbourhood Watch) on Saturday May 26th 8 am to 1 pm. Two more volunteers were required, this being filled by Barry Freeman, Paul Laroumanie and Tony Makin.
Member Talk – Tonight was Rosemary’s turn to enlighten us on her Alaskan odyssey in 2014. During this trip her and Rob travelled the route of the Alaskan Pipeline and the Icefield Truckers Road. Along the way they experienced, moose, grizzly bears, whale watching not to mention swarms of giant mosquitoes. Her and Rob cruised through the Inland Passage, visited Inuit tribal lands and even managed to fit in a Rotary event by participating in a July 4th charity duck race. Lots of fun and adventures and a trip highly recommended by the Clarkes.
Guest Speaker: Kelly Jope Community Coordinator at Youth Insearch spoke to the meeting about the history and work of her organisation. Formed in 1985, Youth Insearch runs an early intervention program of counselling, support, mentoring and empowerment for at risk young people aged 14-20 delivered through weekend workshops, support groups, peer support & leadership and individual care. Kelly spoke of her role and of her engagement with the organisation through the lived experience of her then teenage daughter. Youth Insearch receives only 7% funding from the Federal government, and relies upon corporate and personal donations and partnerships to exist. Despite some tough times, Youth Insearch continues to exist and make a difference for youths at risk, demonstrated through a video which revealed positive outcomes such as: Less trouble with police and crime, higher self-esteem, improved family relationships, reduced suicidal thoughts and attempts, reduced alcohol and drug use, better attendance and attitude to education, improved life skills, and improved confidence and control.
Jim Simpson, stepping in at short notice for Ricardo, dished out the fines and did a job Ricardo would have been proud of. The night’s raffle winner was Peter Cleary but being the true gentleman, he donated his wine to our guest speaker. Heads and Tails was won by Andrew Little. Colin thanked Jim for acting as Sergeant-at-arms, and until we meet again on Monday May 21st for more fun and fellowship, have a great week making a difference.
Night Reporter: Janelle
The meeting started with Stan Baseley leading the Rotary Grace and Ros Savio proposing the toast to Australia, Rotary, Brazil, and Meghan and Harry (on their impending wedding).
President Colin Sharp welcomed 30 members and our guest speaker, Kelly Jope for Youth Insearch to tonight’s meeting.
Colin advised of the following business matters:
- Changeover is on June 16 at Pennant Hills Golf Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. $65 per person – 3 courses and 2 bottles of wine on table. Distinguished guests are District Governor (Peter and Anne Ward), District Governor Elect (Susan and John Wakefield) , Assistant District Governor (John & Eszter Fenessy). Anna Papoutsakis (Little Shoes) who will be receiving money for 3 cows), and a Guest speaker (ex club outgoing exchange student). Please pay into the club general account or at the front desk before June 10.
- Doc Wansbrough has requested support for the Carmen Road Shopping Centre Community BBQ (in aid of Neighbourhood Watch) on Saturday May 26th 8 am to 1 pm.
- Current Board Directors – Please send me you end of year reports ASAP and by May 31 at the latest.
- New Board directors please send me your updated plans ASAP and by May 31 at the latest. Paul needs the funding requests to do a budget.
- Next week we are meeting at PCYC for dinner, to hear about PCYC and get a tour of the facility. The email with the dinner details and location has been sent out again tonight.
- A reminder: Members and partners who do NOT have the small name badge to wear at functions and would like one could you please let me know.
- Charlie reports that she is in the Hills Clinic for the next 3-6 weeks. She has her phone, laptop and a TV and is determined to get better. Please send Charlie your best wishes for a speedy recovery.
- Larissa arrived back from Safari late this afternoon.
Director’s Reports:
Vocational – Barry reminded members that next week’s meeting 21/05/2018, is a vocational visit (tour and meal) to the PCYC at Hornsby. So far only 16 members have indicated they are attending, so please put your name down ASAP if you wish to attend and pay via bank transfer. The following week, 28/05/2018, is our Pride of Workmanship meeting with four recipients being honoured that evening (NB: partners night).
Youth – Rosemary reported that the Club will be supporting Eric Willison, our recent NYSF candidate with $1000 in sponsor for him to attend the International NYSF in London. Interviews will be held next week for RYLA candidates. Our winter RYPEN candidate is Mariah Radovu from St Andrews College. Larissa will be moving onto her next host family, the Loves, on 18 May 2018.
Treasurer– Tony Coote advised members of the need to use bcc function when emailing to ensure all and sundry don’t get access to the Club’s email address list.
Bulletin – Keith reported that he still needs more Bulletin editors to help with this role in 2018-19. He already has support from three people but needs a few more to help share this load. He will conduct an ‘Editors 101’ course for those new to the role early in the new Rotary year.
Social – Max promoted the social outing to the SYMT production being held at Hornsby RSL on Friday 20/07/2018. He wants to purchase tickets by the end of May, so please pay online ASAP. Max also took the opportunity to advise members that he is trying to get the duty roster organised six months in advance, so please let him know if there are dates/meetings at which you will be unavailable.
Community Services – Cawas also reminded members of Doc Wansbrough’s request to help support for the Carmen Road Shopping Centre Community BBQ (in aid of Neighbourhood Watch) on Saturday May 26th 8 am to 1 pm. Two more volunteers were required, this being filled by Barry Freeman, Paul Laroumanie and Tony Makin.
Member Talk – Tonight was Rosemary’s turn to enlighten us on her Alaskan odyssey in 2014. During this trip her and Rob travelled the route of the Alaskan Pipeline and the Icefield Truckers Road. Along the way they experienced, moose, grizzly bears, whale watching not to mention swarms of giant mosquitoes. Her and Rob cruised through the Inland Passage, visited Inuit tribal lands and even managed to fit in a Rotary event by participating in a July 4th charity duck race. Lots of fun and adventures and a trip highly recommended by the Clarkes.
Guest Speaker: Kelly Jope Community Coordinator at Youth Insearch spoke to the meeting about the history and work of her organisation. Formed in 1985, Youth Insearch runs an early intervention program of counselling, support, mentoring and empowerment for at risk young people aged 14-20 delivered through weekend workshops, support groups, peer support & leadership and individual care. Kelly spoke of her role and of her engagement with the organisation through the lived experience of her then teenage daughter. Youth Insearch receives only 7% funding from the Federal government, and relies upon corporate and personal donations and partnerships to exist. Despite some tough times, Youth Insearch continues to exist and make a difference for youths at risk, demonstrated through a video which revealed positive outcomes such as: Less trouble with police and crime, higher self-esteem, improved family relationships, reduced suicidal thoughts and attempts, reduced alcohol and drug use, better attendance and attitude to education, improved life skills, and improved confidence and control.
Jim Simpson, stepping in at short notice for Ricardo, dished out the fines and did a job Ricardo would have been proud of. The night’s raffle winner was Peter Cleary but being the true gentleman, he donated his wine to our guest speaker. Heads and Tails was won by Andrew Little. Colin thanked Jim for acting as Sergeant-at-arms, and until we meet again on Monday May 21st for more fun and fellowship, have a great week making a difference.
Night Reporter: Janelle
This Week's Humour
Mr Putin Takes a Question
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Vladimir Putin, wanting to get on the good side of voters, visits a university in Moscow to have a chat with the students.
He talks to them about how powerful a nation Russia is and how he wants the best for all the people. At the end of the talk there is a section for questions. Sasha puts her hand up and says: "I have two questions. Why did the Russians take Crimea ? and why are we sending troops to the Ukraine?” Putin says: "Good question". But just as he is about to answer, the bell goes, and the students go to lunch. When they come back, they sit back down and there is room for some more questions, another girl, Misha, puts her hand up and says: "I have four questions” "My Questions are: Why did the Russians invade Crimea ? Why are we sending troops to the Ukraine ? Why did the lunch bell go 20 minutes early? And where is Sasha?". |
Jim
Trump Family Tree. Spin at its best.
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Judy Wallman Trump, a professional genealogy researcher in Southern California, was doing some personal work on her own family tree.
She discovered that President Donald Trump's great, great uncle, Remus Trump, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. Both Judy and President Trump share this common ancestor. The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows in Montana territory. On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription: “Remus Trump, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.” So Judy e-mailed the President for information about their great, great uncle, Remus. Believe it or not, President Trump's staff sent this response back. *Remus Trump was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honour when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.”* Now THAT is how it's done, in politics, FOLKS! Stan
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Herman - Episode 2 (of 6)
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Carol
The Importance of Walking
The Importance of walking
Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $4,000 per month. 
My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60. Now he's 97 years old and we have no idea where the hell he is. I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing... I joined a health club last year, spent about 250 bucks. Haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there! Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise', I wash my mouth out with chocolate. 
I do have flabby thighs,
but fortunately my stomach covers them. The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they'll say, 'Well, he looks good doesn't he.' 
If you are going to try cross-country skiing,
start with a small country. I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years,...... just getting over the hill. 
We all get heavier as we get older,
because there's a lot more information in our heads. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. AND Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a pub with a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine. 
You could run this over to your friends
But just e-mail it to them! It will save you the walk Jim
Joke Bank content is 12 jokes.
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Club Calendar
Editor's Note: If you wish to download and print the Calendar please click here.
Bulletin Editor - Keith Ball