PROBUS Club of Muskoka Lakes – July 2019 PROBUS CLUB OF MUSKOKA LAKES FOUNDED IN JUNE 2009 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN BRACEBRIDGE JULY 2019 NEWSLETTER Meetings - Third Tuesday of the Month at the Bracebridge Rotary Centre President’s Message Let’s give a very hearty thank you to our Past President, Anne Noonan, and her team for organizing a fabulous 10th Anniversary Celebration. It took a lot of hard work and all the efforts of her team were appreciated. The steel band as always did not disappoint. If you’re getting this newsletter Bob you’ll know we enjoyed having you and hearing all about the history of Probus. It’s that time of year when we’re looking for members to sit on the Management Executive, especially for the position of Vice President. It’s not a difficult job because everyone on the Executive pitches in making the work load light and even enjoyable. You may contact anyone on the Executive to get more information. If you’re interested in possibly volunteering, then come to the Rotary at 9:30 am, on the second Tuesday of the month for a Management meeting, and sit in as a member at large to see for yourself what we do. Meanwhile I look forward to getting back in the saddle and seeing you next week. Cheers! Bev
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PROBUS Club of Muskoka Lakes – July 2019
PROBUS CLUB OF MUSKOKA LAKES FOUNDED IN JUNE 2009
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN BRACEBRIDGE
JULY 2019 NEWSLETTER
Meetings - Third Tuesday of the Month at the Bracebridge Rotary Centre
President’s Message
Let’s give a very hearty thank you to our Past President, Anne Noonan,
and her team for organizing a fabulous 10th Anniversary Celebration. It
took a lot of hard work and all the efforts of her team were appreciated.
The steel band as always did not disappoint. If you’re getting this
newsletter Bob you’ll know we enjoyed having you and hearing all about
the history of Probus.
It’s that time of year when we’re looking for members to sit on the
Management Executive, especially for the position of Vice President. It’s
not a difficult job because everyone on the Executive pitches in making
the work load light and even enjoyable. You may contact anyone on the
Executive to get more information. If you’re interested in possibly
volunteering, then come to the Rotary at 9:30 am, on the second Tuesday
of the month for a Management meeting, and sit in as a member at large
to see for yourself what we do.
Meanwhile I look forward to getting back in the saddle and seeing you
next week.
Cheers! Bev
PROBUS Club of Muskoka Lakes – July 2019
Probus Club of Muskoka Lakes
Meeting
July 16, 2019
O Canada
Welcome and Introduction of Guests
Management Committee Reports:
Social Activities:
Theatre:
Passions and Pastimes:
Lloyd Dunham Cool slides of Norway
Social Break
Speaker: Annie Featherstone
Picton Castle: Around the World by Tall Ship
Adjourn:
Next Meeting: August 20
The Muskoka Road by Lee Ann Smith
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2018-19 Executive
President:
Vice President:
Past President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Membership:
Communications:
Program:
Social:
Interest Groups:
Bev Baxter
Lloyd Dunham
Anne Noonan
Nancy Thompson
Beverley Webb
Edie Thurston
Mike Guiry
Geoff Ross
Nancy Dix
Lana Guscott
Guest Speakers July 16 Guest Speaker - Annie Featherstone Presentation: During her presentation she will begin with an explanation of the 1928 built Barque, the Picton Castle tall ship. Its history, how it became to be what it is today and what exactly is tall ship sail training. She will then lead into sharing her personal journey onboard; what her roll was as a pro-crew member, the day to day life of a mariner and of course displaying and expressing the spectacular destinations and people that she was very lucky to join, met and bond with all around the world. Geoff
Interest Group Report Chair Lana Guscott
Members may sign up for Interest Groups at any time throughout the year
If you are interested in joining or learning more about a specific interest group, call the coordinator of that
group. Below is a list of the groups, meeting days, times, and contact information. We try to keep
information accurate. Please check with the coordinators for days and times of interest group activities.
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Interest Groups Calendar and Contact
Group Day Time Contact Phone # Arts & Crafts (The Artsy Crafters)
Due to limited available dates in September, we have decided to put the Peterborough Lift Lock Cruise on
hold for this year.
The South Muskoka Club has invited us to join them on a day trip to Toronto to see the RCMP Musical
Ride at the Royal Winter Fair. Check out the Monthly Calendar for more details and other upcoming
events.
There have been lots of signups for Lawn Bowling 🎱🍔🍺 in July and Shear Madness
💇😅👏 in August. The more the hairier!
For Write Ups on Specific Groups see the Activity portion of the Newsletter
Social Event Committee 2018-2019
Lynette Steep Bev Webb Vicki Govan Terry Heenan Leslee Beatty Greta Gostick Nancy Dix Ian Livsey Anne Noonan
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Monthly Social Activities Calendar 2019
Events Subject to Change
DATE EVENT LOCATION ORGANIZER DATE and COST
July Lawn Bowling, Burgers and Beer
Muskoka Highlands Golf Club (on Monk Dr South)
Ian Livsey and Greta Gostick
Wed Jul 31 $30.00 Rain date Aug 7 MUST wear running shoes
August Kings Wharf- Shear Madness
Penetanguishene Ian Livsey and Sonja Morawetz
Wed August 21
September
October Fall Driving Rally Halloween Lunch
Torrence Bala area Old Station Restaurant
Bev and Jim Webb Greta Gostick
Tentative Wed Oct 2 Wed Oct 30
November Bus Trip to Toronto to see the RCMP Musical Ride Stomp ‘n Nibble Pot Luck Appetizers
Toronto and return by Bus Rotary Centre
South Muskoka Probus Group Bev Webb and Geoff Ross
$113.10 - Saturday Nov 2, bus leaves at 8:30 am at returns approx 8:30. Tue Nov 19 during the regular monthly meeting
December Christmas Lunch South Muskoka Golf and Curling Club
Executive and Social Committee
Tue Dec 17
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Sign up for this event at the June Probus meeting.
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THEATRE GROUP
UPCOMING LOCAL PERFORMANCES July 2019
Hello Theatre Lovers, Summer is always a very busy theatre season in Muskoka and this year is no exception. At the July PROBUS meeting, you can pick up tickets to events already booked and we have some additional wonderful theatrical offerings for which you can sign up. 39 PROBUS members laughed and sang along to the music from the sold-out performance of Menopause the Musical at the Gravenhurst Opera House on Friday June 7. Then, there were more laughs at the matinée in Gravenhurst on July 10 as 23 members were entertained at the excellent production of Harvest. This performance featured PROBUS’ own Robin Clipsham, playing many roles in the comedy. PICK UP TICKETS For those of you who signed up for the matinée of Dean and Jerry – What might have been on Thursday, July 25 at 2:30 PM at the Gravenhurst Opera House, you can pick up your tickets at the July PROBUS meeting.
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For the 40 members and guests who have booked for the dinner/theatre of Almost, Maine on the evening of Thursday, August 1 at the Quality Inn, there are no physical tickets to hand out. Instead, we will be there to ask you to sign in so that we can show you to your assigned table. Dinner starts at 6 PM, and the show starts at 7:30 PM .
SIGN UP THIS MONTH
DATE EVENT TIME VENUE PRICE DEADLINE
Saturday August 24
Woodstock – 50th Anniversary
8 PM Gravenhurst Opera House
$30 July 16
Thursday September 12
Kalamazoo 2:30 PM Gravenhurst Opera House
$30 August 9
Saturday September 28
Tapestry – The Carole King Songbook
8 PM Gravenhurst Opera House
$30 July 30
For each of these performances, we have arranged a special price for our PROBUS members of $30/ticket (regular $40). In some cases, tickets are limited, so please respect the final deadline for booking these productions, and remember that only your payment guarantees your ticket.
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Woodstock – A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Dig out your tie dyes, and get ready to party like it is 1969! On the evening of Saturday, August 24 at 8 PM at the Gravenhurst Opera House, it is time to celebrate
the amazing music and performances from Woodstock 50 years ago.
Lance Anderson has assembled an incredible cast of Canadian Blues and Roots all-stars for this show,
who will play the highlight moments of music from the 3-day long weekend festival, including iconic
performances by Jimmy Hendrix, The WHO, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Joe Cocker, The BAND,
Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Richie Havens and more. Prepare to celebrate the music
that inspired the world with the simple idea of Peace and Love for all!
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Kalamazoo – A Comedy by Michelle Kholos Brooks & Kelly Younger
On the afternoon of Thursday, September 12, join us at 2:30 PM at the Gravenhurst Opera House for
Kalamazoo, a romantic comedy about life’s second act, and learning you’re never too old to be young.
When widow Peg, a 70-something, Irish Catholic bird lover with five daughters, and widower Irving, a
quirky 70-something Jewish, metal detector-toting East Coaster, bravely venture into the world of an
online senior dating site, it feels like love at first click. But after their crazy margarita-filled first date,
complete with body shots and morning-after tattoos, these endearing baby boomers find that they still
have a little growing up to do if they want to forget their past and move forward into a future together.
When these opposites attract, Peg and Irving discover love isn’t any easier the second time around, as
they try to navigate their expectations, quirks, prejudices, needs, wants and personalities, as well as their
children’s opinions about them.
Winner of the Riva Shiner Comedy Award
"Kalamazoo" captures love for any age” - Encore Michigan
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Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
For one night only, on Saturday, September 28 at 8 PM at the Gravenhurst Opera House, don’t miss this tribute to Carole King. The Tapestry show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970's Carole King concert following her legendary album, Tapestry. This show not only performs songs from the record-breaking, Grammy winning album of the same name, but also Carole's follow-up hits that continued throughout the 70's, as well as many songs that Carole King and her husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote in the 1960’s. They proved to be one of the most successful song writing teams in pop music history, composing more than 400 songs recorded by over 1,000 artists, including: The Drifters, The Beatles, Donnie Osmond, Aretha Franklin, and the list goes on. Impeccable attention to detail is taken in recreating a respectful, and accurate full musical presentation with full band, completely live. Tapestry brings back a beautiful flood of music memories with every song an unforgettable hit for audiences to experience. Suzanne O. Davis' performance takes you on a journey back to those great recordings with stories about the music, history of Carole King’s incredible career, and a fun, sing-a-long, audience interactive performance.
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Click here for a sneak peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISgfDvZP64k This evening is the summer season wrap-up concert at the Gravenhurst Opera House and will also be in support of Meaghan’s Walk.
As well, don't forget about the wonderful outdoor performances throughout Muskoka every week, such as every Thursday evening at the Bandshell in Memorial Park, Bracebridge https://www.bracebridge.ca/en/explore/bandshell-concert-series.aspx and the Music on the Barge concerts in Gull Lake every Sunday evenings in Gravenhurst https://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/explore-and-play/music-on-the-barge.aspx. See you at the theatre! See you at the theatre. Cheers! Leslie Jennings
HO HO HO
Santa’s Village tickets are once again available for PCML members at a
cost of $26.00 pp aged 3 years and up. This is a savings of $11.95 off the
regular General Admission price. :) Children under 3 years of age are
free. You can purchase your discounted tickets at our June, July and
August Probus meetings.
Cheques should be made out to SANTA'S VILLAGE. You can go to the
Santa’s Village Face Book page for updates on exciting new activities.
Care Bear Corner In recent weeks we have heard about several
members that were ill or in hospital and we did not
know at the time.
An important value of our Probus community is that we
support those members experiencing illness or loss.
Our thoughts go out to those members and families in
need of our good wishes.
If the Club can be of support to you or a fellow club member please let us know
The Probus Club of Muskoka Lakes, YOUR CLUB, needs your help. We are looking for new folks to sit on the Management Team. All positions are open, but we especially need a Vice President. As President Bev said in her note above it is not a hard job and the rest of team is there to help you along the way. The new executive begins Oct 1st so please think about coming on board and helping your club have another successful year.
Club Activities and Events
10th Anniversary Celebration The club had a great celebration June 18th for our 10th Anniversary. The General Meeting took place at the Sportsplex followed by lunch and a joyful performance by the Northern Lights Steel Orchestra. More than 100 members and guests attended. We were joined by our Area Director, Bob MacNair and his wife Diane from Collingwood. Bob spoke on ‘Probus: Past, Present and Future.’ We all left knowing much more about Probus! John & Joanne Baird came from Midland to help us celebrate. John, who was President of PCML for our fifth anniversary, spoke of the joys of being President of a Probus Club. Other past Presidents who attended were Dennis Lawson, (our first President), Catherine Caron, George Robbins, Kate Ruttan, Ian Livsey and Anne Noonan. Our organizing committee worked on the celebration for almost a year. Mary Tupper, Ian Livsey, Lynette Steep, Mary Mitchell, Jan Richard, Peter Richard and Anne Noonan made up the Committee. When Lynette and Anne ended up being away before the party, Mary and Ian stepped up and led the planning. Bev Webb provided supervision of ticket sales and attendance. Mary Mitchell and Jan and Peter Ricard were invaluable in the set up and serving. Lloyd Dunham, our Vice President, was a smooth leader of the meeting. Geoff Ross managed the A-V setback in this new setting. It was a typical PCML example of teamwork! We received a lovely note from Bob MacNair in which he said ‘If I were asked to give an example of how to be a successful Probus Club, I would say, "check out, The Probus Club of Muskoka Lakes”. Bob is a very perceptive man!
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What a celebration!
A few of the club’s Past Presidents along with Bob MacNair and VP Lloyd Dunham
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The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra
”And the crowd went wild!”
A note from Bob MacNair – Director District #7
Good day, Lloyd, Anne, Bev, and all Members of the Probus Club of Muskoka Lakes,
Thank you for inviting my wife, Diane, and me to your Probus Club’s "10th Anniversary Celebration”. Also, thank you for allowing me to address your membership on this very special occasion.
Diane and I had a wonderful day participating in your celebration. We felt very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for the luncheon and the entertainment with the Steel Band was truly exceptional. I do not remember watching a group of musicians who appeared to “share their music” with such joy and enthusiasm. I even got their business card and we may consider asking them to join one of our Probus Celebrations in Collingwood sometime next year. Your Honorarium was totally unexpected. I will put it in to an account that is used to help pay for my Probus expenses. Congratulations on the success of your Club! You certainly offer your membership a large number of social activities and opportunities. If I were asked to give an example of how to be a successful Probus Club, I would say, "check out, The Probus Club of Muskoka Lakes”. Best wishes for the continued success of your Club. Sincerely, Bob MacNair, Director-Ontario District 7
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Cycling On Friday, June 7, 17 cyclists gathered at the Sportsplex to begin their ride of the Falkenburg loop.
Flatlanders pedaled 26 km while the Pedal Pushers challenged themselves to 40 km including some
challenging hills! We’re becoming masters at changing gears without losing our bike chains!
Donna Ried (Pictures by Rick Lamoureux)
Ready to hit the trail!
While a group went to Quebec to bike, another group cycled in the Kirkfield Locks and Balsam Lake area on Jun 14.
“Cheese”
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The Locks at Kirkfield
part of the Trent Canal system
The Cycling club celebrated first day of summer with a wonderful 45 km ride to Port Sydney and back to Bracebridge on June 21st.
“Wait a minute you, you want us to
ride how far?”
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June 28 cycling. Don't let the Muskoka Brewery sign fool you. We really did bike (37 km) from
Bracebridge to Gravenhurst and back!! Wearing the Canada colours a few days early.
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On Friday July 5th nine Pedal Pushers pushed off at 9:00 am from the Sportsplex to cycle the 32.5 km
Beatrice Townline loop. Swooping down the hills to create a breeze to offset the 30C+ outside
temperature almost compensated for the up-hills! Skill levels of the riders have improved tremendously!
Obviously the skill level of the Flatlanders has also improved. They did the High Falls loop! It has three
VERY significant hills. Six Flatlanders accomplished the ride.
“So Dave. . . . do you have any extra water?”
Below are a few photos from the Probus cycling trip led by Donna Reid on the P'tit Train du Nord. Trail. It
was a 200 km rail trail from Mont Laurier to St. Jerome, Quebec that we cycled over four days. Twenty-
two cyclists participated. We stayed at inns in different villages along the trail every evening. We lucked
out on weather avoiding rain on two of the days because it stopped just as we were heading out to
cycle! The cycle gods were smiling upon us!
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“We need to cycle HOW far tomorrow?”
”Outta my way . . . .coming through!”
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Hiking Group
On a beautiful spring day (finally), six hikers walked the 7 km loops of the Torrance Barrens conservation
Reserve. Spring flowers, Canada geese goslings, bullfrogs croaking, killdeers swooping overhead, and
NO BUGS to speak of made a delightful morning walk.
“Anyone for a dip?”
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But then ……..on a bug filled day six hikers met at the Frost Centre near Dorset to hike on Thursday
July 4th along with 1 baby snapping turtle. The turtle quickly gave up trying to keep up with us, but the
mosquitoes managed to stay with us, hence the bug jackets!
Donna
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Paddling Group Kirbys Beach Safety/Rescue session Monday July 8th Most members were able to do it; get ourselves back into the righted kayak (previously overturned) from the water, using our paddle amended with a puffy piece of some flotation, and perhaps somebody helping to stabilize the boat. Liz Hawke, a keen kayaking enthusiast with a Level 3 Kayaking skills certificate, was our wonderful instructor. The water at Kirbys Beach was warm and sunny skies provided just the right backdrop. Liz also went over a few significant safety aspects that would precede an open water excursion/camping endeavor. Namely the right gear/boat and essentials such as PFD, flashlight, whistle, but numerous other items too. Those of us who paddle often together on Mondays, initially got going a few years ago now, accompanying the late Sandy Schofield who took it upon himself to boot us out on the water be it in a canoe, or kayak. Being on the water in 3 of the 4 seasons adds a great dimension to one's recreational pursuits. Viki Govan
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Communications Chair
I hope you enjoy this newsletter and that it helps you keep in touch with what is going on in YOUR Club. If you are part of an interest group or have attended a special event and have pictures or comments that would enhance the newsletter, please pass them on to me at [email protected]. I welcome all comments and suggestions to help
improve your newsletter. Mike
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