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     Volume 2 
     Issue 1   
     5 July 2021
 
 
 
From the President Maurie
Thanks to everyone who attended our July 1st meeting. We were treated to a very interesting presentation by Prof Sunil Bhar on the need for and efforts to provide emotional and psychological support for those in Aged Care Facilities.
 
 
 
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Meeting 1 July
Our Guest Speaker Sunil Bhar gave a fascinating presentation regarding his research and work in the field of mental health for residents in nursing homes.
 
John Magor presented him with our Certificate of Appreciation.
 
 
 
 
Guest Speaker 8 July
Melbourne Hub: Melbourne great Harold 'Hassa' Mann enters AFL Hall of Fame  - Adelaide Now
 
We will welcome Hassa Mann as our Guest Speaker on Thursday 8 July.
 
A footballer with a great story to tell.
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Rotary Theme 2021 - 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta urges members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own.
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Gardening 
 
With a Members only gardening job during the school holiday
period we move to the 3rd school term and hopefully a restrictions
free program to continue through 2021.
 
Please check the roster and see if you can assist over the coming
 months.There are plenty of  gaps to fill, URGENT 23 and 24 July.
 
Playground Opening on 8 August

Construction of the new  Yarra Bank Reserve Playground is well underway with the first step being the installation of the unique Rotary Interactive Play Sculpture which will be the centrepiece of the new playground. With much more work still to be done, the sculpture already dominates this beautiful park and surrounds.
 
 
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Fellowship Weekend
 
 
 
Geoff's Health Tips
Are spicy foods harmful or helpful?
 
In a study published in the British Medical Journal in 2015 it was found that the habitual consumption of spicy foods reduced the risk of all cause mortality, independent of other risk factors of death.
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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
 
8 July
Guest Speaker Hassa Mann
Premiership Football
 
15 July
Guest Speaker Tim Oldham
Anatomy of a biotech company: from sharks to candidate drugs for respiratory disease
 
 
 
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
 
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
 
Our Gardening program is up and running so please check the roster here and let Neil know when you can assist.
 
 
Club Diary
 
District Changeover
10 July 2021 
 
Yarra Bank Park Opening
8 August 2021
 
Working Bee at Camp Getaway
22 - 24 October 2021
 
Fellowship Weekend
Phillip Island
5 - 8 November 2021
 
 
 
Celebrations
 
 
Birthdays
Russell Cooper
John Koa
Peter Cleary
 
Inductions
 
Weddings
George and Anita Swanson
 
 
 
 
 
Grapevine Deadline
Information for Grapevine needs to be with the Editor by midday Saturday.  
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