Probus-Gui ldwood
Our Strength is Fellowship, Our Success is Participation.
ISSUE #51 NEWSLETTER April 2016
Probus-Guildwood Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church,
140 Guildwood Parkway, Guildwood Village – Everyone is most welcome.
President’s Message
Have you seen Spring yet?
Scheduled to arrive March 21,
she’s been teasing us with
occasional sunshine, warm
weather and rain. Then,
unexpectedly she retreats
leaving us with frost, ice,
snow and bitter cold. My
snowdrops and lilies have
been nipped due to her capricious behaviour.
Even the maple sap was frozen in the collection
lines for Sunderland’s Maple Syrup Festival of
April 3. Our latest weather condition now
includes reference to the polar vortex.
Yet we are hopeful folk clearing out old
treasures, visiting local ‘spring bazaars’ and
enjoying garden presentations. Yes, check out
the Bluffs Monitor, the Scarborough Mirror or
the Beech News which are abundant with spring
celebrations. Just remember to dress warmly.
Cautiously optimistic, Wendy ed. note – Wendy requested that we delete the above
– however because of the very topical (not tropical)
nature of our President’s word – your editor has
chosen to share them with P-G. Dare I key that
spring is here…
With Probus –
you’re part of larger
community
At our March 9 Monthly
Meeting, we greeted, our
new District Director.
Initially, Probus clubs
were developed in England
in 1965 for retired and
semi-retired professional’s
and businessmen, who met
monthly for luncheons and
fraternity. The name resulted from the contraction
of the letters PRO and BUS creating ‘PROBUS’.
By 1987 Probus clubs appeared in Canada. They
are co-ed, female or male entities whose purpose
is to provide fellowship. There are 238 Canadian
clubs with 32,459 members. Each club is
sponsored by a local Rotary group. Members meet
monthly to enjoy guest speakers and participate in
additional social events. Probus is also an
international organization consisting of over 4,000
clubs with more than 300,000 members.
Bob explained that all the Ontario Probus districts
were recently adjusted so that the district clubs
would be equal in number. Probus Guildwood is
now in District #3 in which there are 30 clubs.
Our district spans from Burlington to Whitby with
all clubs located south of the 401 with the
exception of the Swan Lake club. Bob
commented that there are now plans for four
additional clubs. To learn more, check out the
Probus Canada website
http://www.probus.org/canada.htm.
And don’t forget – Volunteers most welcome for
executive and committee work – especially in
P-G.
Membership
There are currently 94 members. There were 50
members and nine guests at our March meeting.
If there are any changes in your contact
information – email Alan or mention it at the
membership table. To reduce printing costs, please
let us know if you have an email address so that
we can email the newsletter (and you’ll receive it
in colour, too).
Help keep us informed about members who are ill,
hospitalized or have had bereavement so that
Karen can send cards. Karen – 416 283-5079 by
email: [email protected]. We would
also like to know about any member’s special
event, award, 50th anniversary, etc. Alan Burt Bob Boone
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Anne Marie Johnson was presented with flowers and a plaque for all the work she has done for Probus-Guildwood since the idea was presented. Thanks Anne Marie
Members concentrating on Danielle’s presentation
Our March Speaker
Danielle Zhu
of Shen Yun – Chinese Culture
P-G member assistance needed – at the March
meeting Vincent Mitchell purchased a ticket in
anticipation of a P-G trek to Shen Yun – he has
difficulty getting to the Sony Centre. He has the
ticket for sale.
Wendy thanks Danielle
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Selecting March Winners
Danielle pulls the winning stub with
Wendy and the Winner is
Ellen Poborsa
who then
then pulls the stub for a chance to
win 2 Million Dollars
And this winner is – Betty Coulthard
ed. note – for the second month – maybe we do have
a winner…
Activities/Trips – 2016 Works
in progress P-G Trips, etc.
The Activities Committee continues to search
outings of interest.
Julia has researched another but different trip to
Prince Edward County – cheese factory tour,
shopping, lavender, and Lake on
the Mountain– July 2016.
Here’s the finding – Lavender
Farm + Alpaca Farm Tours ∙
Saturday July 9. Trip price is
$89 + HST $11.57 = $100.57 per
person (full refund if cancelled
at least 7 days before departure).
No refunds with less than seven days notice.
Bus picks up at Scarborough Town Centre
9:40 a.m. Drop off at 8:00 p.m.
What's Included:
Round trip transportation on a deluxe
highway motor coach.
Visit to Prince Edward County and lavender
farm tour.
Tasting of lavender lemonade and lavender
cookies.
Visit to Nuevo Norte Alpaca Farm.
Tour of alpaca herds and fiber mill.
Stop at The Big Apple on the way home.
Complimentary bottled water and snacks on
the bus.
All tips included.
Meal Stops – stop for an early lunch from
approx 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the OnRoute Port
Hope rest area on Hwy 401. Tim Horton's,
Burger King, Extreme Pita and Starbucks. Price
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of lunch is not included in tour price. For dinner
we stop from approx 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The
Big Apple. Large menu, wine and coffee bar,
gift shop, amusement arcade, picnic area and
lots of apple related products for purchase. Price
of dinner is not included in tour price.
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We’ll talk about this trip at our Wednesday
meeting.
March Birthdays
Jane Corry, Jean Robinson,
Glenna Hall, Maureen Monk
FYI (For Your Information) FYI contains items-notices-events that members
feel others may be interested in. Thank you to
members who submit items. Please send to
[email protected] or directly to
the NL editor [email protected]
Thanks to Wendy for the following few items:
Looking to be healthier you? Walk 2 Wellness, Ways 2 live Stronger Co-Ed Group starts April 5 from 1-3 p.m. in the Studio Room at BBNC, Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, 93 Birchmount Road. It runs for four weeks. We will be doing a variety of stress management, cycling workshops and delivering a cool workshop with Toronto Public Health. Join us to celebrate life as mature adults.
Ladies there is an Older Womens Group offered also at BBNC afternoons from 1-3. Topics are: on April 25 – Internet Security for Seniors, May 30 – What Matters at the End: life and death choices as we age and June 27 – Nutrition. For further information or registration, contact dee@bbnc
211 or 211Ontario.ca
211 is a three digit phone number and an online portal that provides information about programs available to Ontario residents. It is free, confidential and available 24/7 in over 150 languages. Professionals help callers locate local available supports. Services include: housing supports, employment and re-training services, language training, wellness programs, financial assistance, mental health supports, child care, homework help, and community-based health services.
The FYI Lifestyle Show is scheduled on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free, informative and entertaining. The location is the Royal Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington in the RBG Auditorium. Parking is free. At 11:30 there is a presentation on memoir and autobiography writing to highlight the benefits of preserving autobiographical memory via memoir writing. Then The Toronto All Star Big Band performs from 2 to 4 p.m. There is also free admission to the Royal Botanical gardens. For further information call 905-842-6591.
Join the Whitby Doors Open event to see the ‘ Trafalgar Castle’ at 401 Reynolds Street on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This imposing limestone structure was built in 1859-1862 in the Elizabethan style for Ontario County’s sheriff, Nelson Gilbert Reynolds who toured England’s palatial homes for inspiration. When Reynolds went bankrupt in 1874, he sold
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his home to the Methodist Church, which turned it into the Ontario Ladies’ College.
Toronto Doors Open runs May 28 and 29. It celebrates architectural design and includes walking tours featuring local history. Some sites are the City TV and Omni buildings, Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre, The Daniels’s Spectrum, Toronto City Hall, Bata Shoe Museum, Heliconian Hall, Pure Springs Still House, and Riverdale Farm Details to be posted on line.
Speakers at Our
Monthly Meetings Apr. 13 Judy Mak – Toronto Public Library
Services.
May 11 Barry Scheffer – Photography
June 8 Kelly Griffin Scotts – Monarch
Butterflies
Lunch with Friends Will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday April 29 –
Borsalino Restaurant & Bar, 4505 Sheppard
Avenue East (between Brimley and McCowan).
There will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting or
call Jan Eaton at (416) 261-8857 – if you are
unable to make our meeting.
200% INCREASE – last month at
Memories of Japan
Vince, Don, Doreen, Peggy
Yes, it is true. The number of men attending the
Probus March Lunch with Friends increased by
200% over the February attendance. We all
congratulated Glenna on the 15th anniversary of
her 65th birthday. At one point Glenna had a
burning birthday candle on her head spreading
warmth and light among the 19 attendees. The
food was tasty at Memories of Japan, prices
reasonable and the camaraderie was great. It
was an afternoon well spent. Eric
Our birthday “girl”
Chefs preparing lunch
Phyllis, John, Dorothée, Glenna
Jan, Carolyn, Maureen,
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Probus-Guildwood Information – Meeting Schedule
The Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Guildwood Parkway,
Guildwood Village
CLUB PURPOSE
To provide regular gatherings for active retirees who join together to create opportunities to keep minds active, expand interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
CLUB MAILING ADDRESS
Probus-Guildwood
50 Sunnypoint Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1M 1B9 email: [email protected]
Management-Executive Team 2015 – 2016 The Executive meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
President: Wendy Hooker
[email protected] 416 266-4682
Past President: Eric Niemela
[email protected] 416 267-2762
Vice-President: Vacant Secretary: Joy McIntosh
[email protected] 416 269-7376
Treasurer: Gerard Baribeau
[email protected] 416 264-4527
Membership: Alan Burt
[email protected] 416 266-4682
Activities: vacant – Gerard acting Speakers: vacant – Jan Eaton acting
416 264-4527 416 261-8857
Newsletter [ed.] Gerard Baribeau
[email protected] 416 264-4527
Sub-Committees and helpers
Refreshments: Judy Baribeau, Dorothée McKinlay 50/50 Draw: Lee Grayhurst, Cheryn Parry, Diane Gamble Photographer: Vacant - Alan Burt will help Activities: Sharon Kohalmi, Julia Taylor, Wendy
Hooker Lunch with Friends: Jan Eaton Set-up/Take down: assistance is needed – please volunteer, you are needed – John Roblin Speakers: Cheryn Parry, Lee Grayhurst, Jane Corry Student Reading: Joyce Russell Resident Jokester: Janet Heise Walking Group: Pauline Koch, Mitzi Clarke Membership Assistant: Mitzi Clarke, Maureen Bushey,
Carolyn Hannaford Proofreader: Dorothée McKinlay Reporters: articles welcomed – Please – Thanks to all
who submit items/articles...
The Newsletter is published monthly prior to our monthly meeting.
Your Assistance most welcome and many thanks to all our “helpers”
"When I read about the evils of drinking,
I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman
Last Column – Activity Calendar– everything in one place
Date Activity
Wed. Apr. 13 Monthly Meeting
Fri. Apr. 29 Lunch with Friends -
Borsalino’s
Wed. May 11 Monthly Meeting
Wed. June 8 Monthly Meeting
Janet delivers the giggle
of the month…
Seniors having Fun…