Eat, drink and be merry with the Probus Club of Fingal Bay Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2022 1. Eric and Maureen Platzer, Lynn Moffitt, Thelie Wynn, Sue Watson, Graeme Paul, Bob and Fay Miller, Verlaine Griffiths, Norman and Rosamund Martin, Margaret Marlin at Sandpipers. Photo: Lynn Moffitt. NO matter where you live there is likely a local Probus Club that can enrich the lives of over 55s. At the Probus Club of Fingal Bay there is an ongoing theme of ‘Eat, drink and be merry’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Julia Redlich told News Of The Area, “While ‘Eat, drink and be merry’ is not our motto, no one would be surprised if Fingal Bay Probus Club adopted it!” For these ‘Probies’ any excuse for getting together with friends, even when it is a little chillier than usual, is welcomed. “We were delighted to find that the recent evening at Sandpipers in Nelson Bay offered a selection of delicious dishes that warmed everyone in no time at all.” This Probus Club has activities for every taste and budget with members also enjoying a wine tasting featuring a splendid selection provided by the very knowledgeable Bob Mitchell a few days later. “A crisp wind made the venue, the CWA hall in Gowrie Avenue, a welcome haven and the Probus Club offers their thanks to the CWA thanks for their help,” she said. “The warming tea and coffee and delicious nibbles that we enjoy at the end marks the valued friendship that Probus Clubs offer.” The Fingal Bay Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the second Monday of each month at the Fingal Bay Sports Club, 100 Rocky Point Road, Fingal Bay. New members and visitors are welcome. Everyone is invited to join in and to learn about Probus and the club’s activities such barbecues, movies, day trips, morning teas and walks for pleasure. For more information phone Rosamund on 4984 1448 or 0419 119 216. By Marian SAMPSON