PROBUS Club of Port Perry
Interest Groups
NEW INTEREST GROUP OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to coordinate a new remote group or shared experience, please let us know at interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com.
Our club has a corporate Zoom account should you wish to set up a virtual meeting, and it has no time restraints!
Just contact Jim Adamson at president.portperryprobus@gmail.com to use it.
We are here to help should you want to try a meeting virtually!
Potential NEW Interest Groups
Probus is always thinking of NEW interest groups to offer to meet the needs of our membership. Over the last 3-4 months a few Probus members have expressed interest in joining the following potential NEW interest groups - but unfortunately, we don’t yet have enough members to start the groups. Rest assured, if you’ve contacted the Interest Groups Co-Chair, then your name is on a list waiting for more people to join so the interest groups can startup. Potential NEW groups: Poker, Billiards, 2nd Dart group, 3rd Book Club, Virtual Golf.
If you’re interested in joining one of these groups, or perhaps you’d be interested in another group that Probus isn’t offering at this time, please let the Interest Groups Co-Chair know about it and we’ll try to make it happen.
CURRENT INTEREST GROUPS
FEELING CREATIVE?
ART - PROBUS OPEN STUDIO
Margaret Adamson: 905-773-2878
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The members at the Open Studio sessions use acrylic, watercolour and oil paint, clay and wood as their medium to work on individual art projects from 1-4 pm at the Hope Church.
Meeting dates are every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Our bi-monthly sessions will be on February 26; and March 12 & 26. Often this group likes to celebrate birthdays and munch on treats while they chat and work on individual art pieces or exercises – see photos in newsletter. Our group will be working towards having our annual art exhibit some time in the spring!
LET'S PLAY!
BID EUCHRE – AFTERNOON
Ann Berube: 905-985-7102
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Bid Euchre is played on alternate Friday afternoons. Each group member takes a turn hosting, about twice a year. We usually have two or three tables and play 6-7 games, then share refreshments and socialize. This group is currently full, but we can add a Spare or two to our list if you are interested in playing occasionally.
BILLIARDS & POOL
Tim Casey
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The Billiards & Pool interest group holds games every month at the Port Perry Legion from 2pm-4pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Please contact Tim Casey for more details.
BRIDGE
Linda Brooks: 416-451-9567
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Bridge games are now scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please email the coordinator if you are interested in playing as a spare.
BUNCO
Bob & Sue Armitage: 416-271-5139
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
BUNCO is a progressive dice game for 12 or more players. Bob & Sue Armitage (members of the Scugog-Uxbridge Probus Club) are coordinating this as a joint interest group with Port Perry, Uxbridge, as well as Scugog-Uxbridge Probus Clubs. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Bob & Sue directly. We have so much fun that people are always looking forward to the next game. We have had games with 12 to 24 players, and we still have room for more. In fact, the more the merrier!
CRIBBAGE
Jooles Blaney: 905-409-5171
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We now have two groups playing cribbage once a month on either Mondays or Thursdays between 1-3:30pm. With half an hour for socializing over a tea/coffee afterwards. Please reach out to Jooles if you would like to be a spare that can play on either day depending on where needed or to be on the waitlist to join either one. Our next get togethers are on Monday March 9th and Thursday March 12th. We are a very friendly, casual group so welcome both experts and beginners!
DARTS FOR FUN
John Leahy: 905-982-2695 and Ken Crossley
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Every Tuesday 2pm-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419 at 484 Bay St. in Port Perry. Legion membership is not required - cost is $5 per person. This is not a league - we just play for fun. However, the dart group at present time is FULL. Anyone interested in joining, please contact the coordinator to be put on our waitlist.
EUCHRE – AFTERNOON
Ann Berube: 905-985-7102
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
EUCHRE – EVENING (4th Tuesday of the month)
Margaret Adamson: 905-773-2878
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group meets once a month at 7 p.m. on the Tuesday following the week of the General Probus meeting. The evening is a mix of starting with card games as well as time to share fun conversations and refreshments. So far attendance usually fills three tables, which means our membership has had to cap. However, on occasion subs are still needed. If you are interested in a fun night out, we always enjoy other Probus members.
Our next game will be on Tuesday March 24th.
BOWER POWER (4th Friday of the month)
Diane Drury: 905-985-8661
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group meets once a month on the 4th Friday at 7 p.m. (except December)
Our next euchre game will be on Friday March 27th.
This interest group is currently FULL but we could use a couple more spares to help with coverage during high travel times. This is a joint interest group between the Port Perry Probus and the Scugog-Uxbridge Probus clubs.
Please email the coordinator if you are interested in getting on the waitlist and/or being a spare.
JIGSAW PUZZLERS
Denise
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet at break time at our monthly PROBUS meeting where we exchange puzzles, but if you cannot come to a meeting, please contact the coordinator to make alternate arrangements. You do not need to donate a puzzle in order to borrow one, or vice versa. New puzzles are always being added. FYI - the Uxbridge library has a great selection of puzzles!
MAHJONG - THE JOKERS
Barb Rootham
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
It is a tile-based game that originated in China in the 19th century. It is played by 4 players (with some variations for 2 and 3 players. We play bi-weekly on Mondays with a start time of 1pm. The game dates for March are March 9 and 23. If you are interested in playing Mahjong, need lessons, or if you already know how to play, please contact the coordinator to be added to the waitlist or spare list.
PIG IT & HOG IT
Barb & Larry Rootham
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
POKER GROUP
Trevor Johnston: 647-333-9234
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday at 7pm. Please contact the group coordinator Trevor Johnston if you would like to join us.
BOOK CLUBS
BOOK CLUB - THE NEXT CHAPTER
Janet Border: 416-659-4491
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
In January, the Next Chapter Book Club group met to discuss Monica Wood's How to Read A Book. Everyone enjoyed the book! In February we will be meeting after the press deadline to discuss James by Percival Everett.
BOOK CLUB – BETWEEN THE COVERS
Lynda Brownson
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
At the February meeting we enjoyed a discussion about The Immortal Life of Henrietta
Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Our book choice for March is the Spoon Stealer by Lesley
Crewe. We welcomed one new member at the January meeting and have decided
there’s room for one more member to join us! The group meets at 1 pm on the second
Tuesday of the month. Please contact Lynda if you are interested.
FOOD & DRINK
THURSDAY BREAKFAST CLUB
Bill Morrison
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The Thursday Breakfast group meets at 9:30a.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Please contact Bill for more information.
COFFEE AND CHAT
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet every Monday at 10:00 am at Tim Hortons 15930 Old Simcoe Road (at the corner of Reach and Old Simcoe). Please contact Joyce if you would like to join us or if you have any questions. Please wear your PROBUS name tag!
DINNER – GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER (GWCTD)
Kim Lendvay
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Twelve members met on February 20th at Castle John’s in Port Perry for a nice gathering. Our next GWCTD will be at 6pm on Friday March 20th at One Eyed Jack in Uxbridge.
We meet on the third Friday of each month (except December). Please contact the coordinator if you’d like to join us.
DINNER OUT – THURSDAYS
Marg Miller
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet the 1st Thursday of the month. Please contact the Coordinator if you’d like to join us.
HAPPY HOUR ‘WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME’
Heather Jeffrey: 905-985-3969
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
If you’d like an afternoon libation – this is perfect! If you don’t indulge - no problem! This is simply an excuse to get together & chat. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm at the Old Flame Brewery. Please contact Heather - the NEW coordinator for this group with any questions!
Please wear your PROBUS name tag so we can spot each other!
LUNCH GROUP
Ruth Cain: 905-410-6030
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We will be starting off the new year at Castle John’s on Wed January 28th. This group is at full capacity, please contact coordinator to be placed on a wait list.
WINE TASTING I
Jim Adamson 905-773-2878
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The group has opted to suspend tasting during the holiday season due to many conflicts and also travel schedules. We are very much looking forward to getting back together in January.
GRAPES OF PourT
Barb Langer: 416-805-9223
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Due to travel over the winter months, we take a break in the winter, but we look forward to meeting up again with our group in the spring. Our group meets on the last Thursday of the month at 6pm. Members take turns hosting and a theme is selected for appetizers or a potluck meal or sometimes eating out. Wines are purchased and all participants share the cost of the wines. We have room for 4-5 more members - singles and couples – all are welcome!
Please contact Barb Langer if you would like to join us!
LET'S GET PHYSICAL!
BIRDIES & BOGIES – GOLF GROUP
Coordinator is needed!
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Numerous members expressed interest last season to play golf. Kim Lendvay will be sending an email this month to anyone who has previously contacted her about joining this interest group so that consensus can be reached on when & where to play this season and to find a group coordinator or two co-coordinators. If you want to be added to the list for golf season 2026, please contact us.
BLOOMERS - GARDENING
Coordinator is needed!
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group has 14 members but needs a coordinator - hopefully someone(s) will step-up before spring arrives!! We will start off this season with a tour at Richter’s Herbs on May 6 or 11; next we’ll attend the local Garden Show on Saturday June 20th. Stay tuned for more outings to learn about & explore all things garden! Please contact the Interest Groups Co-Chair if you wish to participate and/or co-coordinate this interest group.
HIKING WITH BILL
Bill Morrison
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The group has hikes on the first and third Fridays of each month. Contact Bill for more information.
LAWN BOWLING
Lynn Tracey 905-985-5678
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We know with the temperatures outside & the amount of snow we’ve gotten this winter, it’s hard to think about Lawn Bowling but .. the Executive at Port Perry Lawn Bowling have started planning events for the coming season:
May 2 - Yard & Bake Sale - We are now accepting any donations for the sale. If needed, contact Lynn and she will be more than happy to pick up items.
May 2, 9 & 16 - Open Houses - your perfect opportunity to come out & give lawn bowling a try!
May 5 - Season starts - Lots of activities are being planned, stay tuned! Contact Lynn for more information.
LATIN DANCE LESSONS
Anne-Marie Sacco
interestgroups.uxbridgeprobus@gmail.com
This group meets every Monday from 3pm-4pm in Uxbridge (except on Holiday Mondays). You do not need to be a couple to join, they pair us up at the lessons, as needed. Each member is required to pay the instructor $15/lesson.
This is a Joint Interest Group with the Uxbridge Probus Club. If you're interested in joining this group, please contact interestgroups.uxbridgeprobus@gmail.com. The coordinator is Anne-Marie Sacco.
LINE DANCING
Kim Lendvay
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Mondays & Fridays at 1pm at the Port Perry Legion (484 Bay Street) and it costs $5 per person. No experience required. Contact Kim to be added to the group’s email list.
Please wear your PROBUS nametag so we can spot each other!
LOLLYGAGGERS
Catherine Whittle: 416-906-1546
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group is on hiatus over the winter months and with resume in the spring..
VIRTUAL GOLF
Catherine Whittle
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This new interest group meets weekly at Dunny’s Divots in Port Perry on Thursdays at 1pm. We play 9 holes of simulator golf which takes approx 2 hours at one of 300 golf courses from around the world!! We’re planning to play at least until the outdoor golf season starts & we can play on real greens! Maximum 4 players/bay at a cost of $43/bay (including tax) which is split between the number of players/bay. If you’re interested in participating, please contact the coordinator for information. All skill levels are welcome!
WALK-ABOUT TOWN
Dianne Draper
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group is on hiatus over the winter months and with resume in the spring.
OTHER NIFTY INTEREST GROUPS
BIRDWATCHING WALK
Geoff Carpentier
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Join Geoff Carpentier (Professional Nature Guide, experienced birdwatcher & Probus member) as he teaches you about numerous species of both local & migrating birds. Geoff will be leading a spring migration bird walk on Tuesday May 5 at 4pm-6pm. Location will be within a 15-minute drive from Port Perry. If you’re interested in attending, please mark your calendars & contact the Interest Groups Co-Chair to be added to the list.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS (Formerly GENEALOGY)
Neil Kilmartin
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We are sad to report that due to diminishing numbers of attendees from both our Port Perry and the Scugog-Uxbridge probus clubs, that this interest group has decided to disband. We thank Neil for his diligence in coordinating Finding Your Roots for several years! Maybe there will be interest in the future to start up again.
GIRLS (AND GUYS) JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
Denise and Cathy
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Although this group is currently mostly women, we now have a man in the group who would be interested in attending either movies or other events, in a group or one on one. Perhaps there are other men who would like to join the fun?? The group is comprised of individuals, not couples – it provides an opportunity for both attached and unattached individuals to get together to share a fun activity.
Are you interested in an activity, but don’t want to go alone, or don’t mind going alone but want to find out if someone else would like to share your activity – then the group of Girls (and Guys) Just Wanna Have Fun is for you! Denise and Cathy maintain the group member list which is shared amongst all group members. Any member may suggest an activity and invite other members of the group to join them. The member proposing the activity would be responsible for coordinating with those who expressed an interest in joining them.
Two members went to see Marty Supreme at the Oshawa Cineplex, preceded by lunch. Three members are planning to see Mamma Mia at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope, preceded by lunch.
PROBUS SINGERS
Joanne Nixon and Mary Morrison
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Love to sing? Come and join us at 12:30 pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. We meet at Hope Church. Please contact Joanne or Mary if you’re interested in joining us.
TRAVEL INFORMATION GROUP
Tim Casey
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The Travel Information Group will hold its next meeting on Monday March 2nd at 11:10 am in the Sunroom of the Red Lion Pub in Port Perry. The main presentation will be about South Africa. All Club members are welcome!
Port Perry PROBUS Has Talent! Click on the photo below
