Renewed enthusiasm for KI Probus Club - The Islander

The March meeting of the KI Probus Club saw 28 members enjoying fellowship, food, fun and a learning experience at the Kingscote Bowling Club. After morning tea and a short general meeting, the AGM took place with all positions filled quickly and willingly. Erica Barratt takes over as the new president for the next 12 months, with Viv Willson as vice president. Jaffrey Drinkwater continues as secretary with Charles Bell continuing as treasurer. Two new committee members are Lenore Boxer and Robyn Barrett, with Leonie Bell and Ria Kendal (ex officio) continuing. Pam and Phil Lawton were welcomed as visitors. They accompanied their daughter Lisa Lawton, our guest speaker. Lisa is Health Co-ordinator for the Continence Foundation of Australia a non profit organisation. Lisa gave a most informative, fun and interesting talk with plenty of literature to take home to read. Lisa's vibrant personality soon had everyone relaxed and smiling as she spoke freely about these delicate subjects. Surprisingly continence problems affect 1 in 3 women and on a general average 1 in 4.not necessarily just the ageing, even children can have problems. Continence includes bladder and bowel problems. There is help available with a toll free phone number to call and 100 different forms of literature can be posted out free of charge. The service is confidential. The Foundation can also post free a national toilet map for travellers. Certain criteria applies for the supply of a "Mlak key" which is designed to fit all public toilets after hours. This service will soon be available all over Australia. Lisa was thanked by new president Erica and given a special gift from the KI Cancer Support Group shop, after which all enjoyed a delicious pooled lunch. The new committee will meet and a new program will be available shortly. The April meeting will be held in the Uniting Church Hall with mainland guest speakers Amanda and Kevin Parker presenting a fun talk titled "Sleep Trivia" helping seniors stay active through various strategies. They are also involved in bowls sports therapy. Anyone welcome to our meetings. - Jaffrey Drinkwater

The March meeting of the KI Probus Club saw 28 members enjoying fellowship, food, fun and a learning experience at the Kingscote Bowling Club.

After morning tea and a short general meeting, the AGM took place with all positions filled quickly and willingly.

Erica Barratt takes over as the new president for the next 12 months, with Viv Willson as vice president.

Jaffrey Drinkwater continues as secretary with Charles Bell continuing as treasurer. Two new committee members are Lenore Boxer and Robyn Barrett, with Leonie Bell and Ria Kendal (ex officio) continuing.

Pam and Phil Lawton were welcomed as visitors. They accompanied their daughter Lisa Lawton, our guest speaker.

Lisa is Health Co-ordinator for the Continence Foundation of Australia a non profit organisation. Lisa gave a most informative, fun and interesting talk with plenty of literature to take home to read.

Lisa's vibrant personality soon had everyone relaxed and smiling as she spoke freely about these delicate subjects.

Surprisingly continence problems affect 1 in 3 women and on a general average 1 in 4.not necessarily just the ageing, even children can have problems.

Continence includes bladder and bowel problems. There is help available with a toll free phone number to call and 100 different forms of literature can be posted out free of charge. The service is confidential.

The Foundation can also post free a national toilet map for travellers. Certain criteria applies for the supply of a "Mlak key" which is designed to fit all public toilets after hours. This service will soon be available all over Australia.

Lisa was thanked by new president Erica and given a special gift from the KI Cancer Support Group shop, after which all enjoyed a delicious pooled lunch.

The new committee will meet and a new program will be available shortly.

The April meeting will be held in the Uniting Church Hall with mainland guest speakers Amanda and Kevin Parker presenting a fun talk titled "Sleep Trivia" helping seniors stay active through various strategies. They are also involved in bowls sports therapy. Anyone welcome to our meetings. - Jaffrey Drinkwater

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