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     Volume 2 
     Issue 17 
    1 November 2021
 
 
 
From President Maurie
I know many of you are looking forward to our return to KGC this week, 6 for 6.30

We will enjoy a social BBQ.  No guest speaker but we will make time for a brief AGM as well as acknowledging the significance of Remembrance Day.

KGC will be checking vaccination status of each person at the door.

Remember to advise Hugo you are attending. 

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Kew Golf Club - Lockdown Meals
Kew Golf Club Meals
 

Good News

ON THURSDAY 11th NOVEMBER WE WILL BE WELCOMED BACK TO KEW GOLF CLUB

Meetings will resume at KGC for all who have been Double Vaccinated in accordance with the Policy adopted by the Golf Club.

Looking forward to resuming our regular meetings with fellowship and socialising 

Remember to advise Hugo of your intention to attend 

Bad News

KGC will no longer be preparing their delicious Takeaway Meals that so many have enjoyed during the Covid Lockdown.

Thanks to Alisha and Adam for making them available to our members. 

 But for now it is back to the kitchen and of course KGC on Thursday Nights.  ðŸ˜Š

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Member Profile - Geoff Steinicke
GEOFF STEINICKE’S HEALTHY APPROACH TO LIFE  
 
The stories you provide each week in the Grapevine are not just inspiring, they reveal how much you care about people
 
I do care about people and their health. I remember our ex-president Nino Sofra telling me, Geoff, no matter what you say to people they won’t change, but that’s not entirely true. Sometimes something happens and they get an alert and they do change. I provide information and an opportunity. My goal is to remain healthy and to see that others are well looked after, as best as possible.
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Camberwell Market - Reopening
  Camberwell Sunday Market Shifts!!
 
The market is up and running again........
 
Please use the link on the right of the Grapevine to record your shifts - or contact Geoff Steinicke via this email link
 
Geoff
Catering Update

Advice to members re forthcoming BBQ events 

1. The Rotary Family Fun Day at Yarra Bank Reserve, Hawthorn, set for Sunday 21st November. Includes RCNB sausage sizzle 12noon to 3pm.

2. We have just been offered a Bunnings, Box Hill, BBQ for Saturday 4th December. Two shifts required.

3. We are in the running for the first new Bunnings, Doncaster, BBQ on Saturday18th December. To be advised next week.

Imre   

Gardening Roster

After another year of lockdown  our Gardening Program has been unable to service our properties in our usual way, much to the disappointment of our owners and members alike.

However we are looking to finish off the year with some gardening jobs with a Rotary Members Team only as the student

participation is unavailable for the rest of 2021.

Please check the roster and offer some help to the small team we have available at the moment .

There are spaces for 5 on our roster, please fill it up.

 
 
 
 
Rotaboars Update in the End Polio Walk
Our End Polio Walk is nearly finished and the Team has done brilliantly.

Currently we've covered 1,622kms and raised $5,303 - and these figures are still increasing!
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Geoff's Health Tip
Horticultural Therapy to Improve Mental Health
 
The press has carried many reports on mental issues arising during the current pandemic. It has been reported that supporting clinics have been overwhelmed, not only in Australia but in most countries where the virus has taken hold.
 
I have no knowledge of the current treatments for mental health issues, but one area that might help the mentally ill, that many of us would not recognise, is the value of horticultural therapy in treating mental health issues.
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Yarra Bank Playground Opening

With the lifting of restrictions coming out of Lockdown, we can confirm the Family Fun Day/Gala Opening of the R100 Yarra Bank Playground will be going ahead on Sunday 21 November, commencing 12 midday.

Make sure you mark the date in your diary, there will be a range of entertainment, food and coffee available, so bring your kids and grandkids along.

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District Conference 2022
 
SAVE THE DATE  -  DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2022
 
30 April / 1 May 2022
 
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
 
 
 
     
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
More Information Wanted?
Rotary Club of North Balwyn: www.rotarynorthbalwyn.com.au
Rotary Club of North Balwyn Men's Shed:
Rotary District 9800: www.rotarydistrict9800.org.au
Club Meetings
 
4 November
Guest Speaker  - Rotaractors â€“ 
 
11 November - Annual General Meeting
 
Are you attending our next meeting?  If so, click:
Be sure to send this email to our Attendance Officer (Hugo) by Tuesday preceding the meeting.
 
 
Club Meeting Rosters
 
 Meeting rosters are back!!
 
 
 
Volunteer Opportunities
Second Bite
 
 
 
Camberwell Sunday Market
Market 7 November - we need volunteers urgently!
 
Our weekly commitment is to have 2 Volunteers for each of  6.45am to 10.00am and 9.45am to 1.00pm.  Here is the roster.
Geoff Steinicke awaits your email to nominate a day/time.
 
Gardening
 
Gardening activity is in lockdown but planning must go on for the better times ahead.
Please check the roster and check your situation, we need your help in this important service to our needy owners. Spring is on its way.
 
 
Club Diary
 
Fellowship Weekend
Phillip Island
5 - 8 November 2021
 
Yarra Bank Park Opening
21 November 2021
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
25 - 27 March 2022
 
F1 Melbourne Grand Prix
8-10 April 2022
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Neil Dalrymple
Greg Matthews
Ann Downton
 
Inductions
Greg Ross
 
Weddings
John & Ann Koa
Jim & Carol Studebaker
Stan & Bev Hibbert
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
text here
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