The Beatles probably never visited Kinglake when they wrote the song, but members of the Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea did when the monthly dine out was held at the Kinglake hotel.
The long and winding road that leads to the hotel door is one that encompasses all that is spectacular as the altitude rises from 178 to 550 meters above sea level. But the end justifies the need.
Twenty- two Probus members made the journey to the Kinglake hotel. Among the diners was the newly elected Vice President Greg Eddy who was celebrating his seventh birthday on the day.
A chocolate cake adorned with nearly as many candles was presented for him to share with friends. The cake was proportioned by Elaine Eddy and passed along the table for all to enjoy. This in a way reduced the orders for desert to one who selected ice cream.
Whittlesea Probus is the closet to Kinglake and a number of members from there regularly attend the monthly general meeting and the ancillary activities such as the dine-out.
A few weeks ago members visited Living Legends at Tullamarine and enjoyed the company of thoroughbred horses that achieved legend status in their racing career.
Probus is a broad community that brings together people from all walks of life, but its main aim is one of connection, or fellowship, and from that stems the friendship and the fun.
For more information contact Glenda Vincent, membership officer, via email whittleseaprobus@hotmail.com
