May 2017 PROBUS Broadcast PROBUS Club of Port Perry www.portperryprobus.com NOTE: we are a GREEN Club – please bring a mug It’s Time To Renew Your Membership! What’s Coming President’s Message PROBUS Club of Port Perry PROBUS Canada www.probus.org/canada.htm PLEASE VISIT THE PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY WEBSITE FOR DETAILS www.portperryprobus.com www.portperryprobus.com May 14 - 16 Ottawa Tulip Festival May 24th Mini Putt/Golf Extravaganza As a result of spring showers and warmer weather, the landscape is turning a beautiful green and spring flowers are starting to bloom. May is a month when we celebrate Mother’s Day (May 14) and Victoria Day (May 22), open cottages and plant gardens. It’s a wonderful time to plan to spend time with friends and family. I hope that all of you will have some time with your PROBUS friends. A warm welcome to our newest members – Graham Baldwin, Ed Daigle, Carole and Steve DeMorest, Don and Verna Dolson, Sandra Dunham, Mary Fitzgerald, Kathryn Gundry, Aileen Moore, Lynn Pike, and Doreen Walsh. Carl Pearce has advised us that he is returning to the workforce and will not be available to attend meetings as Vice-President. The Management Team has appointed Jayne Rees to fill the vacancy pursuant to the Constitution. On behalf of the club I thank Carl for his contributions during our first year. The Management Team is at work planning for the annual general meeting. Linda Schell and the Social team are hard at work arranging for the 1867 Old Tyme Family Picnic. We hope for a good turnout of our members and their families to celebrate Canada’s 150 th Anniversary. Marg Miller and Linda Lake represented us at the 30 th PROBUS Canada event held in Cambridge on April 27 th , while I celebrated my 44 th wedding anniversary in Niagara on the Lake. Marg and Linda were able to network and learn how other Ontario clubs function. Tim Casey has compiled the feedback from the Membership Survey, and will share this with you soon. In April we had the opportunity to hear from Aruna Papp, educator and advocate of human rights. At our May meeting, our speaker will be Dave Patterson who will speak about The Myth of 1492: How We’ve Missed the Boat about American Indians. Please bring your mug for coffee/tea. Looking forward to seeing you on May 16 th . Judith Spring, President June 30th Old Tyme Family Picnic
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May 2017
PROBUS Broadcast PROBUS Club of Port Perry www.portperryprobus.com
NOTE: we are a GREEN Club – please bring a mug It’s Time To Renew Your Membership!
What’s Coming President’s Message
PROBUS Club of Port Perry PROBUS Canada www.probus.org/canada.htm
PLEASE VISIT THE PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY WEBSITE FOR
DETAILS
www.portperryprobus.com
www.portperryprobus.com
May 14 - 16 Ottawa Tulip Festival
May 24th Mini Putt/Golf Extravaganza
As a result of spring showers and warmer weather, the landscape is turning a beautiful green and spring flowers are starting to bloom. May is a month when we celebrate Mother’s Day (May 14) and Victoria Day (May 22), open cottages and plant gardens. It’s a wonderful time to plan to spend time with friends and family. I hope that all of you will have some time with your PROBUS friends. A warm welcome to our newest members – Graham Baldwin, Ed Daigle, Carole and Steve DeMorest, Don and Verna Dolson, Sandra Dunham, Mary Fitzgerald, Kathryn Gundry, Aileen Moore, Lynn Pike, and Doreen Walsh.
Carl Pearce has advised us that he is returning to the workforce and will not be available to attend meetings as Vice-President. The Management Team has appointed Jayne Rees to fill the vacancy pursuant to the Constitution. On behalf of the club I thank Carl for his contributions during our first year. The Management Team is at work planning for the annual general meeting. Linda Schell and the Social team are hard at work arranging for the 1867 Old Tyme Family Picnic. We hope for a good turnout of our members and their families to celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. Marg Miller and Linda Lake represented us at the 30th PROBUS Canada event held in Cambridge on April 27th, while I celebrated my 44th wedding anniversary in Niagara on the Lake. Marg and Linda were able to network and learn how other Ontario clubs function. Tim Casey has compiled the feedback from the Membership Survey, and will share this with you soon. In April we had the opportunity to hear from Aruna Papp, educator and advocate of human rights. At our May meeting, our speaker will be Dave Patterson who will speak about The Myth of 1492: How We’ve Missed the Boat about American Indians. Please bring your mug for coffee/tea. Looking forward to seeing you on May 16th. Judith Spring, President
June 30th Old Tyme Family Picnic
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PROBUS Club of Port Perry Club Member Update
Membership Report for May 2017 Newsletter Welcome to New Members: Graham Baldwin, Ed Daigle, Carole and Steve DeMorest, Don and Verna Dolson, Sandra Dunham, Mary Fitzgerald, Kathryn Gundry, Aileen Moore, Lynn Pike and Doreen Walsh. Membership 2016-2017
• Membership is now 250 • Please advise if any of your contact info changes; i.e., phone, email address. • If you would like an Up-to-Date Master Membership List, please contact me.
• When you bring a guest, please have him/her sign the Guest Book at the Membership Table and
pick up a temporary PROBUS nametag. A record of our visitors is needed for insurance purposes.
• Guests and New Members, who have not yet received their formal PROBUS nametags, can be identified by a temporary nametag. Please return this to the Membership Desk at the end of the meeting.
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You Are Part of a Growing Organization……. PROBUS club specifically for active retirees was formed in 1966 by the Rotary Club of Caterham, England to allow retired professionals to continue to meet together for fellowship. In 1974, PROBUS expanded into New Zealand and by 1976 to Australia. The first PROBUS club in North America was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Galt (Cambridge), Ontario, Canada in 1987. Expansion continued with 4 clubs: Cambridge, Burlington, Collingwood and Surry BC. PROBUS is now in over 23 countries: Argentina, Australia (1976), Bermuda (1+ clubs), Belgium (60+ clubs), Canada (240 clubs with over 34,000 members), Chile, Cyprus, France, Germany (1991, 12+ clubs), Great Britain (1,700+ clubs), India (20+ clubs), Ireland (75+ clubs), Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands (300+ clubs), New Zealand (1974), Portugal, South Africa (75+ clubs), Spain (1996), Sweden, Trinidad, UK and N. Ireland, USA (12+ clubs) and Zimbabwe (3+ clubs). Internationally there are over 4,000 PROBUS clubs with over 400,000 members. Due to the lack of accurate records, in some countries, I am only listing what is known to be reported facts, keeping in mind these clubs are run by volunteers and not structured.
PROBUS has 240 clubs, comprised of 41 women’s clubs, 42 men’s clubs and 157 mixed clubs. In Ontario there are 7 Districts. Clubs are formed to provide social events and scheduled speakers to keep members up to date with community issues and happenings. Many members have formed smaller interest groups for hobbies such as sports, entertainment, bridge, fishing, travel, computers, etc. The structure of the clubs is simple, and members are not required to attend a minimum number of meetings. The growth of PROBUS is accomplished by members inviting friends to meetings or simply by explaining PROBUS to them.
The Port Perry PROBUS is approaching our 1st Anniversary and renewal fees of $30 or new membership fees of $50 for the upcoming year would be appreciated as soon as possible. Please bring a cheque payable to the PROBUS Club of Port Perry to the May or June membership meeting or send your cheque to:
Marg Miller, Membership Chair, 23 Lakeview, Port Perry, L9L 1G9
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May’s Speaker - May 16th, 2017 - Dave Patterson The Myth of 1492: How We've Missed the Boat about American Indians and How Each of Us Can Make Things
Better.
The myth we have about American Indians (a.k.a. the indigenous, First Nations, Native Americans, Aztecs, Incas, etc.) tells us that they were and are poor, backward, and primitive; they need to be dealt with, pitied, ignored, or helped. But American Indian civilizations are much richer, more mature, smarter, and more valuable than we've been told. The cultures that thrived from the North Pole to Tierra del Fuego before the sixteenth century had huge impact and gave important gifts to the rest of the world. Largely unknown now, these societies gave us the keys to unlock the modern age: deep democracy and freedom, commerce for mutual benefit, and cultivation of world-changing staples like potatoes, corn, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Seeing these people in this new light, we can take new steps to improve our relationships, solve long-standing problems, and thrive better together. Everyone can play a valuable part and it's not that hard. Take an unforgettable, historical journey with "the1492 guy", Dave Patterson,
uncovering the truth about our flawed history, fearlessly peering into our mysterious past and bringing clarity to present day affairs ... ultimately, clarity and truth unfold a whole new perspective in our lives! The fascinating journey he takes you on is delivered with the same passion that caught Dave’s attention in 1999, when he first heard Ray Fadden’s message on his car radio. Dave’s extensive research, clear communication, positive point of view, and deep understanding allow listeners to experience their own personal truth and reconciliation.
June’s Speaker - June 20th, 2017 - Paul Arculus Port Perry's Reaction to Confederation
Paul was born in England but graduated from Agincourt High School in Ontario and received his post secondary education in Canada and the United States. He has a B.A. in Psychology from McMaster University, a B.Ed. from the University of Toronto, an M.A in history and an M.S.in Ed, both from Niagara University in New York. He taught in several locations in Ontario and in England but spent the last 20 years of his career teaching history at Port Perry High School.
Since retiring he has written extensively on Canadian history and has published several books including:
• Mayhem to Murder, the history of the Markham Gang, • Steamboats on Scugog, a History of Steamboating on the South Central Kawarthas, • Durant’s Right-Hand Man, a biography of Dr. Edwin Campbell, a local boy who became a founder of the Chevrolet
Motor Company. His latest book is Pine Grove Cemetery, a history and guidebook to Port Perry’s largest cemetery. He is currently working on The Nip and Tuck, a history of the Port Whitby, Port Perry and Lindsay Railway. He is also a regular contributor to Focus on Scugog, a monthly news and information magazine in the Municipality of Scugog.
Paul has given talks on Ontario History to Historical Societies, Genealogical Societies and community groups such as Probus, all over Southern Ontario.
He has also given historical walks in communities in Scugog Township including Port Perry, Greenbank, Prince Albert and Blackstock. For his work in Canadian History he has received a number of awards including the Lieutenant Governor`s Ontario Heritage Award in 2009 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award in 2013. Paul lives in Port Perry with his wife Isabel who is a retired elementary school teacher. They have three sons, all married and living in Ontario.
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Interest Groups – PROBUS Club of Port Perry Now that the winter Snowbirds and travelers are back from the warmer climates, many more members are asking about interest groups and especially about some of the groups that have not yet been started. So here are a few that have an active interest but no Coordinators to get them going:
• Investment Group • Wine Tasting Group • Wine Making Group • Scotch/Whiskey/Beer Tasting Group • Cultural Event Group (movies, museums, galleries, concerts) • Beginners Acting for Theatre • Motorcycling
If you would like to coordinate or co-coordinate any of the above groups, please let Tim Casey know at [email protected] or 647-521-2565. Tim will help you contact the interested members, advertise the group to the membership and get the group going. You don’t have to be an expert in the area, only someone who has an interest in it and a willingness to help organize the group. All we need are some volunteers. This is a great way to meet new friends and support your fellow members at the same time. And it’s actually not that much work nor does it take much time. A few of our interest groups already have Coordinators from late last fall, but since the Snowbirds were just heading out at that time, the Coordinators have been waiting until the bulk of the membership was back in town before starting up the groups. These groups are ready to go and just need a few more members to get the fun started. There’s some information on the groups in the update material below. So contact the group coordinator or Tim Casey. The groups all set to start up are: Poker Norm Sanford [email protected]; 905-441-1490 Music Jam Bill Walker [email protected]; 905-985-9673 We have a lot of long-standing interest in getting a theatre interest group going in order to go to various theatrical shows locally in Durham and other nearby areas, in Toronto and perhaps farther afield (e.g. Niagara on the Lake, Stratford, Kingston, etc.) and to socialize at the same time. These are some of the most popular groups in other PROBUS clubs. Janet and Tim Casey are prepared to try to get the group underway, but we’ll need one or two Co-coordinators to help out. So if you have an interest in seeing theatre productions and helping out with some organizing, please contact Tim at [email protected] or 647-521-2565
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One thing that’s great about our PROBUS interest groups is their flexibility. Some have largely the same people attend each meeting while others see some new faces at every meeting. Some groups suspend operations during the winter due to weather or Snowbirds heading out of town. Others see people attending more during the summer while at the same time some other group members head off to the cottage. Some go from a few members attending a session to many attending another session in the space of a month or two. There’s no required attendance for anyone. Group members attend as they wish, and we ask only that they RSVP to emails announcing the time and place so the coordinator can know how many people to expect at a meeting. You can join as many interest groups as you want, and most of them have no cost to participate. It’s fun, you meet new friends and you’ll definitely encounter new experiences. We’re looking forward to seeing you at some of our many interest groups this year.
Our opportunities for outings have been expanded. The Whitby/Brooklin PROBUS Walking Group has invited us to join them on their walks each Monday morning. This offers additional or alternative activity for our members. The Whitby walks are shorter than ours (1 hour versus our 2- 2.5 hour hikes) and are in urban settings, usually on the Lake Ontario waterfront, while our hikes are primarily held in rural, often forested, settings. Earlier in the winter we had also invited any interested Whitby/Brooklin members to join us on our hikes, so additional benefits are now available to members of both clubs.
In May we’ll be doing about 2+ walks per month.
Check the PROBUS calendar or contact me, Bill Morrison, at [email protected] or 905-439-0484 for information on any of the hikes..
The May meeting of the Travel Interest Group was held on May 4th at Colonel Mustard’s where members shared information about Staycations, providing ideas for activities close to home. The June meeting will be held on Thursday, June 8th at 11:30 a.m. at Colonel Mustard’s. The topic will be travel in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Open Studio - Art - Margaret Adamson [email protected]; 905-773-2878 Our group continues to meet at the Prince Albert Community Hall every other Monday afternoon. It's been a peaceful way to make time for our art interests and to make new friends. Unfortunately, in the past two months, the regular attendance of members has dropped. Sometimes life and everyday schedules get in the way of our fun.
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Healthy Eating Group – Suzanne Redford [email protected]; 416-573-0597
Contact Suzanne for the most up to date information about the Healthy Eating Group.
Breakfast (Mixed) Group – Mary-Anne Unwin [email protected]; 905-986-4078
All Breakfast Clubs aim to have at least 6 members attend a breakfast once a month and enjoy pleasant conversation and company. The choice of restaurant will vary. *** We are looking for additional coordinators OR assistants to help start-up and manage some additional
breakfast clubs since the two in operation are full at this time. New breakfast clubs could be either on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or on the weekend. It requires very little time each month. Duties include contacting members by email or phone and calling the restaurant to make reservations. Please contact
Tim Casey if interested. *** We have 2 Breakfast Clubs operating at full capacity. The Tuesday Breakfast Club meets the 4th Tuesday of each month and will meet May 23rd and June 27th, 2017.
The Thursday Breakfast Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month with future meetings scheduled for May 11th and June 8th, 2017.
Venues will vary between the Port Perry, Uxbridge and surrounding areas during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. Carpooling is an option. If you are interested in joining one of the groups, you could be given a spot as soon as a space becomes available or when attendance is lower than usual. Contact Mary-Anne Unwin, 905-986-4078 or [email protected] for more info.
Members are requested that they record future meeting dates provided and RSVP to the email notice they are sent a few days prior to their next Breakfast meeting in order to provide accurate numbers for the reservation.
The GWCTD group had a great turnout (30) for our April dinner at Royal Ashburn Golf Club. Our snowbirds have returned! More potential locations that will hold our numbers are coming to light, but I think the Royal Ashburn will be a definite repeat.
We’ll be sending a group email for details of our next meeting, and it should be listed as well on the website calendar. We expect a lot of members to attend our dinners from now through the Fall, and many restaurants in the area only have a limited amount of room, so when you get the notice of the dinner, please RSVP early. If we get more interest than the number of seats available, we do keep a wait list in the event of cancellations.
Grey Cells Matter is a group that enjoys working on riddles, quizzes and word problems in order to keep our minds active and fit. It is non-competitive and no scores are kept. We meet the 2nd Monday of each month. The next meetings will be June 12th and July 10th. The venue may vary and a small fee (usually around $2/person) is required to cover the cost of photocopying etc. For more info contact the coordinator, Mary-Anne Unwin 905-986-4078 or [email protected]. New members welcome.
Jazz – Barbara Wooding [email protected]; 905 985 7369 As I'm writing this contribution for the May newsletter, the rain is beating down and making the outside world look dismal, making one feel quite depressed, knowing this rain is predicted for all weekend. However my daffodils and grape hyacinths make my gardens a delight. Last Monday in all the rain Mother and Father robin created a nest at the top of the yellow forsythia wreath at my front door. However by Wednesday they had abandoned it. The porch light is on 'til 1 AM and the coming and going of the household was too much for them I guess.
In the jazz world there's not much happening except FM on your radio dial. The Mike Murley Trio at Claremont United Church in April was a great listening pleasure. The trio blended so well and guest Guido Basso blended in well with the bunch. Nothing was loud and noisy, just pleasurable. They all enjoyed each other’s company.
Jester's Court has jazz every 2nd Sunday night. On May 21st Rudy Smith's Bebop Trio will be there. He plays the Steel {pans} drums with Kieran Overs on bass and Nancy Walker on piano. Gabriel Palatchi is coming on Saturday night June 3rd. Born in Argentina but studied piano in Cuba, he will knock your socks off!! Reserve early, $17.50 this session.
Please visit the Jazz table at intermission on Tuesday May 16th at the PROBUS meeting, third Tuesday in May. If any questions, please contact me at [email protected] or 905-985-7369 for more information regarding scheduled events.
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Euchre Group – Ann Berube & Margaret Adamson [email protected]; 905-985-7102 (Afternoon group) [email protected]; 905-773-2878 (Evening group) The afternoon group has grown to a group of twelve, enjoying our games, laughs over luck, and socializing afterwards. And we would still welcome a few more players. Please contact Ann Berube ([email protected] or 905-985-7102) if you’re interested. The evening group is back to having most of its original 18 members. Hosting in our homes has worked out well with whatever numbers we get - divisors or 4 or not. So far, everyone has been able to set up the tables according to the members' confirmation emails. As a group, we have sorted out time for lively chats, socializing and card playing.
May 16th - Jim & Margaret Adamson (Address will be emailed) June 20th - Carol Kingsley & Fred Tierney
Beginners Bridge Group – Judy Anderson [email protected]; 905-985-8719
The beginners bridge group has spent the last several months learning the basics of this game based on the ACBL guidelines. Our group is made up of players who are new to the game and those returning after a few years who want to refresh themselves with the more current rules. We get together on a weekly basis at various members’ homes. It's a fun and relaxed group, and we do a shuffle and play format now that the basics have been learned. There's always lots of discussion at the table especially when the hands are more unusual. For anyone interested in taking a look at our group please feel free to get in touch with me.
Cards – Hand & Foot Group – Louise Bardswich [email protected]; 905-914-0677
The Hand and Foot group is seeking new members. Hand and Foot is a card game similar to Canasta. It’s very easy to learn. New members typically catch on after playing only one hand. While it is a simple game, it has enough variety within it to keep it interesting. It’s also a game that can be played with 2 to 6 players. That allows members to play weekly, whether or not the entire group is available. There are some members who show up every week, but others only come once a month, so the group is quite flexible. The group meets every Wednesday from 1:30 PM to approximately 4:00 PM. Meetings move around among members’ homes. For more information please contact the coordinator, Louise Bardswich, at [email protected] or 905-914-0677.
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Lawn Bowling – Dennis Bayley [email protected]; 905-985-1342 An open house will be held on May 30th at 7.00 PM at Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club (Old Simcoe Rd . just north of Reach St ). PROBUS members interested in this activity will be welcome. They should wear shoes with no heels, e.g. sneakers. For more information please contact Dennis Bayley. Golf Group – Larry Inglis [email protected]
Dave Matthews, the Co-ordinator for the Golf Interest Group is taking a few months off to recover from an injury. In his absence, Larry Inglis has generously agreed to take over as interim Co-ordinator until Dave returns. Since this happened just as the season was starting, it may take a few weeks before the Golf group gets underway.
Music - Ukulele Group – Andy Stevenson [email protected]; 905-449-0719
The PROBUS Ukulele ABC's (Absolute Beginner Class) have finished their fall 10-week training program and enjoyed a performance of their skills at the November PROBUS meeting. Some members are now jamming with the DUKES, the Port Perry based Durham Ukulele Klub, also led by PROBUS member Andy Stevenson. Congratulations to everyone for your great achievements. We will review PROBUS members’ interest again in the Spring. Board Games – Jenny Yorgason and Bill Morrison [email protected] (905-986-5441); [email protected] or 905-439-0484. The Board Games Group has met 5 times since starting up in January, and usually meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The group typically has four to six members at each session held in the home of one of the group members. Among the games played so far have been Sequence and Mexican Train, and even players new to board games have found it quite fun learning the new games.
Other Interest Group News BOOK CLUB - The Book Club is going well. There is room for some new members if anyone wants to join. Give Suzanne Redford a call 416 579 0597. LUNCH MEET - The Lunch Meet interest group meets for lunch immediately following the general PROBUS members’ meeting each month. The location of the lunch that day will be announced at the meeting. For any questions please contact Tim Casey at [email protected] or 647-521-2565.
MUSIC JAM - The Music Jam Interest Group is still looking for a few more individuals who play instruments and would like to jam with some of their fellow PROBUS members. Please contact the Co-ordinator, Bill Walker, at [email protected] or 905-985-9673.
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Friday, June 30th, 2017 11:30 to 3pm Special Opening Ceremonies & Welcome at 12:30 pm (Rain or Shine) Scugog Shores Historical Museum $10.00 per adult, Children under 12 free Entertainment extraordinaire. Enjoy an array of musical entertainment for the afternoon. The museum village will be open and staffed to host us in period clothing. Adult and children’s games of the era will be enjoyed by all with lots of prizes. In keeping with this authentic event please bring your picnic basket of your luncheon goodies and blanket for your party. The best “Picnic & Party” wins a prize. A Baked Goods Contest will be held with the “goods” eaten by those attending the picnic. Watermelon, lemonade and water will be provided. We are requesting that everyone look in their closets or Value Village or second hand stores and come up with an outfit of clothing for the period. A long Skirt, a blouse and broad brimmed hat for the ladies. For the fellas, a straw boater hat (dollar store), long pants and a simple white shirt. Personalize and be as creative as you like. Lots of fun…. plus PRIZES!!!! Bring your whole family or close friends and have an amazing afternoon of fun and frolic!! We need your early registration to organize this event. Please sign up as soon as possible. For more information contact your committee [email protected]
PROBUS Club of Port Perry invites you to our………
1867 OLD TYME FAMILY PICNIC
and
CELEBRATION OF 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONFEDERATION
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Port Perry PROBUS Canada Day BAKE-OFF CONTEST
WHEN: Friday, June 30, 2017 WHERE: Scugog Shores Museum Village, Island Road TIME: Dessert drop off by 11:30AM, to the kitchen in Head Church
Winners to be announced at picnic opening ceremonies
Don’t miss this fun and yummy event! Port Perry PROBUS is hosting its first Bake-off Contest by its members! Bring your favorite homemade dessert item and you could win a great prize! Prizes will be awarded for First, Second and Third place. There may be categories (e.g. pies, cakes, other) if sufficient entries. Judges will be from the community; desserts will be judged on taste and appearance. No entry fee for members to enter the contest. Desserts entered in the contest will be shared and eaten by those attending the PROBUS Canada Day Picnic in keeping with practices of the era. Bring your dessert item in a disposable container if possible and label your item with your name and dessert name. It’s recommended that your dessert not require refrigeration, as desserts will be displayed on tables. Judging to take place at 11:30 am - winners and awards to be announced at opening ceremonies. Even if you don’t want to enter the contest, your desserts are welcome to be part of the sharing at the dessert table including store-bought. NOTE: Please register for the Bake-off in advance. This will allow us to ensure there is enough dessert for everyone.
If you are interested in entering the BAKE-OFF CONTEST please advise Janet Casey by:
SOCIAL EVENTS – SPONSORED BY PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY
Our First Trivial Pursuit Contest
On April 20th, PROBUS Port Perry held its first pub Trivial Pursuit event. Earlier in the evening some members could be found dining in Jester’s Court main dining room.
Located on the upper floor of Jester’s Court, the 27 PROBUS members who attended the event were broken up into teams of 4. Couples and singles were all easily assigned to a team and table. And of course, in order to lubricate the brain cells a cash bar was available. Before starting the evening’s activities, the seven teams created their team name and then made their way to the food area where an assortment of delicious finger foods awaited.
Competition was fierce as the competitors were closely matched. In the end, three teams were victorious. Team “Dim Wittys” came in first place, followed by the “Three Amigos” and Team “Mensa’s.”
All in all, everyone had a great time with lots of fun, food and great company. ********************************************************************************************* May 14th – 16th – Ottawa Tulip Festival - $499pp + HST • City tour – viewing of tulips; Tour of Tulip Festival – International Pavilion • Cruise on Rideau Canal; Tour of Canadian Mint • Brunch at O’Connor House; Parliament Buildings & Rideau Hall (where available) • Byward Market; Two nights accommodation with breakfast. For more information and to register contact Shirlie
Please note: there is also a second date for this trip the following week on the 21st and 22nd of May, same price, details on the non-PROBUS Club of Port Perry Listing. Please contact Shirlie if this is a better date for you.
*********************************************************************************************** May 24th: Mini Putt / Golf Extravaganza – Timber Creek Family Golf, Stouffville - Here is an opportunity to golf, without judgement, humiliation or need for bragging or club bending temper tantrums…… it’s just for fun!
Golf Extravaganza – www.timbercreekgolf. Are you a Golf Deity, Duffer or Dud! No matter, mini golf puts everyone on the same playing field and guarantees lots of fun laughter. Prizes for every category and of course no experience is necessary. Bring your best game but use the “house” clubs!!!
$25.00 per person includes:1 Round of Mini Golf, Hot Dogs and/or Pizza & Pop, Cake & Ice Cream
Or, if Mini Golf isn’t for you, you can Pay as you Play: • Batting Cages • Driving Range • Mining Experience • Refreshments and Ice Cream
This will be a fun event and the more the merrier. Timber Creek has two separate mini putt courses so we can play together on one course. Only 25 Minutes and 35 kilometers to the amazing Timber Creek Golf & Family Fun Centre, Stouffville. 7A west to Goodwood, then left on 47 west, carry on and turn south (left) at 9th line. Look for the big Timber Creek sign on the right hand side, #12772 Ninth Line, Whitchurch-Stouffville.
This is a busy venue. Please book asap by email to [email protected] and bring your cheque book to this month’s meeting so we can book off the time slot.
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SOCIAL EVENTS - SPONSORED BY PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY (CONT’D)
June 30th – Bring Family or Friends to this Olde Tyme Family Picnic and Canada’s 150th Year Anniversary PROBUS Style
DON’T MISS THIS WONDERFUL PROBUS CLUB OF PORT PERRY EVENT OF THE YEAR. See PAGES 12 and 13 for full details – 11:30 am to 3pm. We need to know the numbers asap to prepare this event for you.
Please BRING YOUR CHEQUEBOOK and sign up on May 16th. $10.00 per person, children under 12 are free. We are hoping for as close to 100% participation as possible.
Friday, July 28th at 2PM - Westben theatre in Campbellford presents "Waves of Broadway"
All aboard for an amazing musical production of your ffavourite Broadway “Water Music” including hits from Show Boat, South Pacific and more! Tickets are $36.00 followed by a Church Turkey Dinner for $20. This is a shared event with Whitby PROBUS. You will be responsible for your own transportation, anyone willing to share a space in their vehicle or would like to car pool please let us know asap.
Week of August 21 - Fun Run – Car Raleigh and Pot Luck Luncheon – Blackstock Hall
We have had several requests to do this event again this year, but we need volunteers to help plan out the run itself. If you have an interest, please email Linda at [email protected].
Cheques are payable to: PROBUS Club of Port Perry unless noted otherwise. Early sign up is appreciated to plan for numbers at each event. Any questions or suggestions: [email protected]
Stay Tuned For More Events…. August – Tall Ships – HNA Tours – date to be announced September – To be announced October 1 day Fall Colours Tour – HNA Tours
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May 2017
OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS AND TOURS (Non-PROBUS Club of Port Perry events)
Ottawa -May 21st – 23rd - Celebrating the Maple Leaf Tulip - Cost $499 + HST $563.87 Your tour includes; City Tour; Cruise on Rideau Canal; Canadian Mint Tour; Brunch at O’Connor House; Accommodation with breakfast; Visit to Byward Market for complete itinerary, contact Shirlie at 905-619-8583 ******************************************************************************** May 25th - Mike Filey – Cost $107 Discover Toronto on a motor coach tour with Mike Filey – one of Toronto’s most popular historians, journalists and storytellers. You will be entertained and educated about the city’s sights, secrets and stories! Includes lunch and pick up is at the Pickering Recreation Centre on Valleyfarm Road. ********************************************************************************************* July 7th – Dinner & Music aboard the Mariposa Cruise Line in Toronto Harbour – Cost $124 A Mariposa Dinner Cruise is truly a unique dining experience. Cruise the Toronto Harbour aboard one of their six magnificent ships, watch the sunset and experience the sights and sounds of the city’s waterfront and breathtaking skyline. Your memorable evening includes a 3-hour cruise through Toronto’s spectacular Harbourfront and a delicious buffet-style dinner prepared fresh by their Chef. Enjoy the night under starry skies with a professional Disc Jockey and perhaps a cocktail or two. Includes motor coach transportation. ********************************************************************************************* July 28th at 2 pm – Westben Theatre – Waves of Broadway
All aboard for an amazing musical production of your favourite Broadway “Water Music” including hits from Show Boat, South Pacific and more! Tickets are $36.00 followed by a Church Turkey Dinner for $20. This is a shared event with Whitby PROBUS.
We have now confirmed attendance for this event with the Whitby Club, but there are two buses going the same week. If you would like to go, contact [email protected].
