PROBUS 500 CARD TOURNAMENT, 4th August 2014
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton.
Forty players from six clubs played in the Wheelers Hill Probus 500 Card Tournament on 4th August. We had an astonishing day,
with everyone so happy and ready to play cards. Freda Butler filled in for Syndal, but despite our generosity, it could not get
Syndalto the winning post!
To make the day perfect, our Wheelers Hill "Hasbeens" won the Champion Team event, with proud Captain Brian Brown, David Cotton,
Bill Dair and Alan Taylor recording 13 wins in 16 games, though winning on points alone by just 150 points. Other winners were
Best Pair Joyce Batten and Gloria Lewis (Forest Hill); Most Jokers Pat Robertson (Narre Warren) 18 and second our Lyn Bate 17.
Our President, Jenny, presented the prizes which included a lucky door prize donated by Ian Innes; a lucky team; plus a $50
voucher donated by the Sandown Park Hotel. Four of the six clubs scored prizes, with our ladies team of Pam Cotton, Lyn Bate,
Janet Jackson and Jill Croom winning the Lucky Team prize.
What a wonderful day - a delicious lunch, plenty of cards and the opportunity of meeting fellow Probus members in such friendly
competition. Many thanks to our organiser extraordinaire, Jill Croom, and to all who have made this event the success it is.
Without Jill's ongoing inspirations, it would not make such memorable events possible. Thanks also to our Tournament committee of
Janet, David, Brian, Alan, Bill and Jill.
The Card Club's 10th Birthday Party, 31st March 2014.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton.
The Card Group celebrated it's 10th birthday on Monday 31 March 2014 at the Sandown Park Hotel, Noble Park. Thirty one members and friends who regularly play enjoyed 500 or Crazy Whist. Brenda Gorman, Doug Lawrence and David Cotton won the lucky "cup cake" prizes. John Pelchen had the most jokers and Charles Gorman was the overall winner. Thanks to Jill for organising the event and a special mention to Margaret Pelchen and Lou (Jill's daughter) for the delicious cup cakes.
2013 Melbourne Cup Eve Cards and Dinner.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton and Margaret Pelchen.
Another great night for our Card Group was on Melbourne Cup Eve, Monday 4th November 2013. 26 members and friends enjoyed chicken and salad along with delicious desserts. 24 stayed for cards - David Cotton, Bill Dair and John Pelchen each had 5 wins out of a possible 6 games. David won overall with an excellent 3432 points and 14 Jokers. The winners of the Cup Sweep were - 1st. Jan Dair, 2nd. Bill Dair, 3rd. Jill Croom and 4th for last past the post was Brian Brown. A very big thank you to Jill for organising the tables, food and cup sweep, along with all who helped with the food and decorating.
2013 Dinner and Crazy Whist Breakup.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton.
Thirty two members celebrated the year with dinner at the Sandown Hotel on Monday 2nd December 2013, followed by Crazy Whist. Presentations were made to the winners and Freda said she was happy to carry on as co-ordinator of the card group. Thanks to Jill for organising the room at the hotel. It has been another very successful year and we look forward to 2014 with much anticipation.
INAUGURAL PROBUS 500 CARD TOURNAMENT, 1st July 2013.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton and Jill Croom.
Our Club hosted a 500 Card Tournament of 8 games for forty players at the Sandown Park Hotel on Monday 1 July 2013. Forest Hill
Combined, Narre Warren Combined, Syndal Combined and Templestowe Ladies joined with Wheelers Hill Combined for a great day of
cards in the spirit of fun, friendship and fellowship.
The day began with registration, welcome, etc. at 9.30am for a 10am
start. A prior computerised draw of opponents and tables for the day made rotations easier. Four games of 25 minutes were played
(unless the game was won earlier). At noon we adjourned and enjoyed a delicious carvery lunch, with play recommencing at 1pm for
a further four games.
Afternoon tea was served at 3pm on completion of the eight games while scores were being tallied onto a
computerised scoreboard and then all progressively displayed on a large screen, as they had been all day. There was much
discussion and comparisons between players as the final scores were appearing.
Forest Hill scooped the pool. The Four Amigos
won the team event - 13 of a possible 16 games. Shirley Jones and Peter Birkett won the pairs event with all eight games while
Joyce Batten won the most number of Jokers prize with 17. Janet Jackson won the Lucky Draw for a $50 voucher donated by the
Sandown Park Hotel.
The event would not have been thought of or possible without the initial inspiration and dedication to
every detail of our Organiser Jill Croom, her Committee Members and helpers plus the keen support of our neighbouring clubs. We
are hoping this rewarding bonding experience will become an annual event and look forward to keen competition in 2014.
The Card Club's 2012 Christmas Dinner and Crazy Whist Night, 3rd December 2012.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Brian Brown and Pam Cotton.
On December 3rd 2012 the card group's annual End of Year Dinner and Crazy Whist Card Night was held at the Sandown Park Hotel. This
was to be Jill Croom's last function as Activity Co-ordinator of the card group. Jill founded the card group in 2004 which is still
going strong and growing. President Pam Cotton made a presentation to Jill in appreciation of her outstanding work over the years.
Thank you Jill for a job well done.
The Card Club's 9th Birthday Party, 29th April 2013.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Brian Brown and Freda Butler.
On the 29th April 2013 the 500 Card Club celebrated its 9th birthday with a party. The date also coincided with John Pelchen`s birthday and we had a slap-up supper with a delicious cake. A wonderful time was had by all. Special thanks to Jill for all her help and Margaret Pelchen for the lovely cake she made.
2012 Melbourne Cup Eve Cards and Dinner.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton
Our Monday 5th November 2012 our annual Cup Eve Dinner and Cards was attended by 25 people, of which 24 were card players. The
dinner of chicken and salad, fruit salad and delicious delights was provided by the members who certainly showed they can turn
their hands to anything. Decorating, cooking and playing cards - you name it we can do it!
Well, at least we will give it a good try. The evening was as usual a great night with John Pelchen winning the sweep, with Freda
Butler second and Janet Jackson third.
Congratulations to our winners:-
Best individual score - Janet Jackson with 2200 points
Pairs best scores - Janet with Enid Amis with 4240 points
Most wins of the night - Bill Dair and Jill Croom
Most jokers - Louise Ford (our emergency player)
We had so many helpers on the night that it is not possible to name them. So a big
THANK YOU to everyone for making it a wonderful night.
The Card Club's 8th Birthday Party, 30th April 2012.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton
A fun night was had by 18 members to celebrate the 8th Birthday of the 500 cards club on Monday, 30th April 2012.
The group started with 4 players in 2004 and now has 12-20 regular players. Jill Croom, Janet Jackson and helpers did a super
job with the decorations and provided a wonderful supper. Margaret Boyd cut the birthday cake, David Cotton won the night
winning 4 games out of 5 and Pat Taylor had the most Jokers!!
2011 Melbourne Cup Eve Cards and Dinner.
Photos courtesy of Brian Brown
Our Monday 31st October 2011 Cup Eve Dinner and Cards was a great evening with everyone getting into the swing of things. Pam looked great in a jockey outfit, by far the most outstanding. Beautiful hats and the guys in their suits and Brian with his modern blue hair. Great effort by all. A night to be remembered. John Pelchen won the night of cards. In the sweep Barbara and John Matthews 1st and 2nd, Margaret Boyd 3rd and Bill Dair a good `also ran`.
The Card Club's 7th Birthday Party, 30th May 2011.
Photos and commentary courtesy of Pam Cotton
The Card Club celebrated their 7th birthday on Monday, 30th May 2011. The clubrooms were decorated with streamers and balloons. We had 24 players (6 x 4 tables). Ian Innes had the highest score for the night. Jill split us up into teams (birthday months) and they tallied their scores at the end of the night with October being the winners. The highlight of the night was the supper - sandwiches, asparagus rolls, sausage rolls, tomato,cheese and bacon squares, slices and to top it off Jill baked cup cakes, each with a candle to light for every member. It was a great night, interrupted by the odd balloon busting from the heater.
