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Probus Club of KamlooPsNewsletter No: 48, January, 2018

NORMA BROWNE

President

Happy New Year and welcome to 2018, with our Probus Club of Kamloops. I am certain we can all look forward to enjoying our many Probus friend-ships during some great and varied events this year! Our Special Interest Groups and Field Trips are already underway, with good weather conditions making the outdoor ones possible and decent road conditions making the indoor ones happen, as well!

I have already met with members of the Manage-ment Committees of all three Probus clubs in Kamloops. Our main focus, at this point, is to facili-tate sharing of information among our threeKamloops clubs. Examples being speaker choices, variations of sub groups, and possible whole group shared activities, with all three clubs together! In

keeping with one of the aims of Probus, that of Lifelong Learning, it was quite an exciting session!

The Management Committee for our club has already initiated discussions about possible group activities, field trips and speakers through the coming year! As President of the Probus Club of Ka-mloops , it has been suggested that I might have a “special project” to work on during the year. So, after much thought, I have decided on something! It was presented for discussion at our recent Management Committee, and met with unanimous positive support. Stay tuned for further notice about the project at upcoming meetings during the coming year!—Norma Browne

OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETINGwill be on Thursday, January 25, 2018

Coffee at 9:30. Meeting at 10:00

Lunch at Mt. Paul Family Restaurant

615 Mt. Paul Way (Mt. Paul Golf Course)

Our Guest Speaker isKevin Skrepnek

Our Club Speaker isColin James

Our guest speaker is Kevin Skrepnek. Chief Fire Officer, B.C. Wildfire Service, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. He was seen frequently on the media during the past wildfire season providing updates on the numerous fires that were being fought. His talk will cover the experience and describe the many problems facing the fire fighters and the methods they used to combat the flames.—John Crowe

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UPCOMING TOURS AND EVENTS

TOUR OF THE CASCADE CASINO

Upcoming tour: the Kamloops Courthouse. Tuesday, Feb 6th @ 9:30.

The tour learned that there is more than gambling at Cascades. Looks like a great place to eat and have meet-ings. Cascades has put lot into showing the artistic history of the local area. In the above photo are:Norm Moss; Jack Latimer; Beatrice McAteer; Carol Moss; Ed Baron; Joan Rathbone; Shane Haywood; Midge King; Sue Turner; Donna Cassidy; Anne Sutherland; Elena O’Connor; Cynthia James; Janet Northcott; Jean Crowe. Kneeling in front are Sharon Latimer, Joan Tolnai and Marilyn Poncelet.

President: Norma Browne 250-371-4900 nbrowne@telus.netVice President: Jan Petrar 250-319-8590 jan.petrar@gmail.comPast President: Peter Allik-Petersenn 250-374-7117 pdap@shaw.caCo-Secretary: Elaine Woods 250-374-4913 elaine_woods@telus.net Co-Secretary: Vacant Treasurer: Dale Merrett 250-828-0469 dmerrett@live.caMembership: Heather Johnson 250-320-7623 hmjohnson@telus.net Hospitality: Joan Tolnai 250-372-5371 steve.tolnai@shaw.caSpeakers: John Crowe 250-5734264 jcrowe@telus.netNewsletter/Web: Ed Baron 250-828-1092 ebaron@telus.netSocial Convenor: Judy Brown 250-372-8415 JimandJudybrown@gmail.com

Historian: Anne Churchley 778- 471-3360 achurchley@shaw.ca Special Interest Groups: Donna Cassidy 778-471-3937 djcassidy@shaw.ca Marilyn Poncelet (250) 828-1376 poncelet.marilyn@gmail.comMember At Large: Sharon Moore 250-374-8488 slute2007@hotmail.com

Probus Club of KamloopsManagement Committee, 2017 –18

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Photos from Kamloops Probus Christmas Luncheon on December 7, 2017

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The Probus Club of Kamloops had their annual Christmas Luncheon on December 7 2017. It con-sisted of Christmas turkey, along with salads, mashed potatoes, etc. The lunch concluded with a sing along of Christmas Carols.

SNOWSHOE GROUP 2018The Snowshoe Group, from Kamloops and Thompson Rivers Probus Clubs, is well underway with its programme for the 2017 to 2018 season.

Thursday December 14th, 2017Our first outing of the year was to Stake Lake where six of us made the most of minimal snow conditions to have a very enjoyable day out. 4 made their way round Big Fir and Marsh, while 2 covered Big Fir and a route of their own invention, staying well off the ski trails of course. Afterwards we all met for an enjoyable lunch at Duffy’s Pub.

Sue Cane, Larry Dixon, and Bob Jennejohn, Midge King and Cherryl Rice. - Bill Flynn

Our second snowshoe to Harper Mountain on Dec. 28th, 2017 was cancelled due to cold weather.

Judy Brown - Organizer of the Christmas Party

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SNOWSHOE GROUP 2018

On January 4th, 2018, our third snowshoe excursion. An enthusiastic group of 10 made their way around Bush Lake North, on a beautiful, blue sky day.Then 8 out of the 10 skiers who made the circuit had lunch at the “On the Rocks” Pub.

No! This is not the “Rockettes” - but our Bush Lake line up.Left to Right: Bill Flynn, Sue Cane, Roy Haugen, Cher-ryl Rice, Rick Rice, Jean Crowe, Bob Jennejohn, and Larry Dixon. — photo Midge King — written by Bill Flynn

Snow Angel as per Bush Lake tradition. Cherryl Rice does the honours.

Upcoming snowshoe events are as follows:

4.4 Thurs. Jan. 18 Isobel Lake One route

4.5 Thurs. Feb. 1st Dogwood Meadows Possible alt. route TBA & McConnell Lake 4.6 Thurs. Feb. 15th Heffley Lake One route (Fig. of Eight, Armour Creek) 4.7 Thurs. Mar. 1 Stake Lake Longer snowshoe, bring lunch Basalt Bluffs/LeJeune Lookout Possible alt. route (slightly shorter)

4.8 Thurs. Mar. 15 Chuwels Mt. One route Lodgepole Lakes

PROBUS MEMBERSHIP WAITING LISTMessage from Heather Johnson - Probus membership manager.If people want to be added to the Probus Club of Kamloops membership waitlist it is best if they: 1. Email Heather at hmjohnson@telus.net and make the request, and then also 2. Phone me at 250-320-7623 to let me know that they have sent me an email.

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS: COORDINATORS CONTACT LIST

Special Interest Group Coordinator Telephone Email

Ladies Fun Golf Caroline Laitinen 250-374-9091 budcar@shaw.caWalk in the Park Nonie Miles 250-579-2474 gnmiles@telus.netTaster’s Choice Ron Haywood (778) 362-8111 ronhaywood@shaw.caChapter 1 Book Club Caroline Laitinen 250-374-9091 budcar@shaw.caLadies Wednesday Morning Coffee Shane Haywood (778) 362-8111 shaywood@shaw.caSnow Shoeing Group Bill Flynn 250-828-2094 s-b-flynn@shaw.ca Bob Jennejohn 250-372-7966 lila_jennejohn@telus.net Larry Dixon (cell) 250-314-4518 larry501@shaw.ca Topical Issues Discussion Group Fanny Monk 250-573-5277 fannymonk@hotmail.comMen’s Golf Bob Hunter 250-374-7228 rbh3@live.caMen’s Cooking Group John Crowe 250-573-4264 jcrowe@telus.netPage Turner’s Book Club Heather Johnson 250-320-7623 hmjohnson@telus.netProbus Hiking Group Jim Sherb and 250-579-2148 jdsherb@shaw.ca Colin James 250-573-5373 tenbycol@hotmail.comProbus Tea Connoisseurs’s Group Midge King 250-374-2566 mhking@ucalgary.caLazy Lunch Group Felicity Klassen 250-318-5259 klassen4135@gmail.comCycling Bill Flynn 250-828-2094 s-b-flynn@shaw.ca Men’s Coffee Dale Merrett 250-828-0469 dmerrett@live.caSingle Ladies Dinner Out Donna Cassidy 778-471-3937 djcassidy@shaw.ca

With great sadness we send our mother, sister, friend and colleague to be with the angels. Rose Annette Noel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 8:13 am. Annette fought a valiant battle against cancer.

Annette was born in St. Paul, Alberta on April 4, 1943. She was the second daughter of four siblings. She will be deeply missed by her children Craig Manary and Noella Ferguson (Rod), sisters Leona Wilkinson (Dave) and Yvonne Mclean (John), brother Victor (Mae), one surviving aunt Janet Henwood and numerous cousins of the Noel and Fewchuk families.

Annette being a teacher was a lifelong learner. She taught throughout Alberta and BC for over 30 years. She had wide and varied interests such as theater, bridge, hiking and gardening. Annette loved to travel learning about new cultures and experiences. She traveled to many places such as Peru, Oman and Europe. One of her favorites was a trip to the Maritimes.

Extended thanks to the many family and friends who surrounded her with love and caring.

In lieu of a formal service, a Celebration of Annette’s Life will be held at St. Andrews on the square on January 27, 2018 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted toAlternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324

Condolences may be expressed to the family from www.myalternatives.ca

Rose Annette Noel Past member of Probus Kamloops