Cecil Hills Probus Inc

February Guest Speaker: Jennifer Philps Community Relations Manager Children’s Medical Research Institute

Topic: Stem Cells: What are they and what do they do?

March Guest Speakers: Michael Vassallo and Joseph Foti, Directors, Foti Physiotherapy & Horsley Park Podiatry

An interactive session to empower us to take control of our health. A perfect start to a new year of fun and fellowship. 

April Guest Speaker: Peter Plowman Maritime Researcher and Author  

Topic:  The history of migrant ships and Peter’s personal story.

May Guest Speaker: Dr Poolbal (Paul) Naidoo,  Family Psychologist

Topic: Life under Apartheid in South Africa.

June Guest Speaker: Paul Kearney Rock Historian 

Topic: The British Invasion

Paul will present another of his History of Rock and Roll shows. This time focusing on the British Invasion. 

July Guest Speaker: Max Sha Falun Dafa Community Outreach Team 

Topic: This presentation introduces traditional Chinese culture, health wellbeing and Falun Dafa exercises (4 gentle standing exercises and a sitting meditation). 

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September Guest Speaker: Noel Phelan Volunteer, Naval Historical Society 

Topic:  The role of the navy during the Gallipoli campaign.

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November Guest Speaker by ZOOM: Allison Tyra,  Author 

Topic: The women who made their mark after 40.

Allison will focus on her book The View from the Hill: The Women who made Their Mark after 40. The book shares the stories of more than 300 women who made their mark on the world in the 40s and older. They come from around the world, across centuries and from all different fields: arts, sciences, business, military and more. Taken together, they challenge the myth that a person's value - particularly a woman's - diminishes as they grow older. Instead, these women prove that many of us only get better with age.   

                                                        2026
February Guest Speaker: Jennifer Philps: Community Relations Manager, Children's Medical Research Institute
Topic: Cancer: Is there a cure?
Jennifer will build on her 2025 presentation to address this important question.

March Guest Speaker: Sheree Roger: Community Engagement and Growth Coordinator at Nurse Next Door, Penrith
Topic: Happy Hour
Sheree and her team will share fun and engaging activities that are designed to social connection, positivity and overall well being.

April Guest Speaker: John Brodie, State President, NSW Justice Association
Topic: The history and workings of a Justice of the Peace
 
May Guest Speaker: Adam Turnor Browne, Bonnyrigg Heights Fire Brigade Community Education Unit
Topic: Keeping our homes safe from fire
Rodney will show a video “Better Safe than Sorry”, talk about resources and answer questions.

June Guest Speaker
Peter Plowman, Maritime Researcher and Author
Topic: Building Giants
Peter will provide an interesting overview of the history of some of the superliners that have sailed our oceans.

July Guest Speaker: Carole Edmeades, Co-Founder, Exercise Education Third Age Fitness
Topic: Improving our health through exercise
Carole's presentation including strategies that we can use to take charge of our health by including strength and balance exercises into our daily routines will be conducted via ZOOM from Melbourne. The presentation will include a number of easy chair exercises. For more information about Third Age Fitness resources click here and for resources for purchase click here.

August Guest Speaker: Noel Phelan, Volunteer, Naval Historical Society
Topic: The Sinking and Salvage of the Costa Concordia
The COSTA CONCORDIA sank on the 13th January 2012, one hundred years after the TITANIC sank and in similar circumstances. Come along and hear what really happened and the chain of events that led to this disaster and the brilliant engineering to salvage the ship that took years and 2 billion dollars. The ship cost $900 million to build. Read more by clicking here COSTA_CONCORDIA.pdfFor an overview of HARBOUR CRUISES offered by the  Naval Historical Society of Australia click here

September Guest Speaker: Paul Kearney: Rock Historian
Topic: History of Rock and Roll
Following on from his very successful presentation in 2025, Paul is returning for another show. This time he will focus on the hits of the 1960s.For more information read Paul's promotional flyer.

October Guest Speaker: Monica Tucker, Clinical Nurse Consultant SWS Primary Health Network
Topic: Advanced Care Planning Workshop
This workshop is designed to support individuals to better understand advance care planning. Beyond the workshop, staff will be available to provide individual support to anyone who wishes to begin their advance care planning.

November Guest Speaker: Rosamund Butler, Freelance journalist and author
Topic: Tracing the Overland Telegraph
Rosamund will recount her adventures tracing the Overland Telegraph line through the heart of Australia on a bicycle. She has documented her journey in Whispering Wire – Tracing the Overland Telegraph line through the heart of Australia. Read more about Rosamund's story here.

                                                       2025
February Guest Speaker: Max Hitchins: The Hospitality Doctor and exceptional 'ideas' man
Topic: The five most important words in the history of the world
Max is an author, poet, pilot, pianist, publican, memory wizard and raconteur.  He offers a range of engaging topics and assures us that we will be captivated by what he has to say on this topic.  Click here for more information.

April Guest Speaker: Peter Thorpe
Topic: Artificial Intelligence for Seniors
Peter's talk unravels the mysteries of AI and tells us how we can enjoy the benefits and fun of it, regardless of age.

May Guest Speaker: Jennifer Philps: Community Relations Manager, Children's Medical Research Institute
Topic: Genetics- the future is now. 
Jennifer will explain what is in our genes and how the latest research is helping cure many medical conditions.

June Guest Speaker:Emily Doris, Exercise Physiologist, Movement Essentials
Topic: Exercise for Seniors
Emily's talk will focus on strategies to help us improve our quality of life through exercise.

July Guest Speaker: Steve Yerbury, Community Fundraising Senior Coordinator, Royal Flying Doctor
Topic: History and Services of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Steve will talk about the history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and outline some of the services it provides. Read more about the Royal Flying Doctor Service here

August Guest Speaker: Gary Raymond: Retired Chief Inspector, NSW Police
Topic: A life of service
Gary has served with the NSW Ambulance Service and Police for many years. During his career he has worked on many high profile cases. He is currently Chaplain to the Police Post Trauma Support Groups and a member of the Salvation Army's Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Board for the Australian Eastern Territory.

 
September Guest Speaker: Charles Fellner: Retired IT Professional
Topic: Scam Awareness
Charles will focus on common scams, explaining what goes on behind these scams, the steps to take to avoid being scammed and what to do if we have been scammed. More information can be found at the Australian Governments Be connected website. The website includes resources, such as Can you Spot-a-scam-summary-sheet_2.pdf pdf, as well as dates for Spotting a Scam webinar (plus many other topics).   Watch Scammed, an Insight episode on scams screened on 14 July 2025 on SBS on Demand.

October Guest Speaker: Nicholas Gleeson, Adventurer, author and speaker
Topic: Living a full life with blindness
Nick’s life changed forever at age seven when an electronic swinging supermarket door hit him on the side of his head, causing a retinal detachment. With the support of his family and friends, Nick continually challenged himself to first attend university, and then go on to live a life of sport and adventure. Nick will have copies of his book 'The Many Ways of Seeing' available for purchase at $30.00 a copy at the meeting on 2nd October. He will accept cash or credit card. Read more about Nick here

 
November Guest Speaker: Paul Kearney, Rock Historian
 Topic: History of Rock and Roll
Paul will present one of his History of Rock and Roll shows which tells how rock and roll started in the 1950s. He will tell the stories of the artists and play original video clips of artists singing the popular songs. The show will bring back lots of memories!Click here to learn more about the show!