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?
ACTING FOR FUN
Evelyn McKenzie: 905-432-4948
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We will presenting our show in April 2026. If you are interested in joining our group, contact Evelyn at the above number.
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 p.m. at the Hope Church. This group also enjoys coming together for a potluck luncheon once a year. During the month of May everyone gathered around a table at Judith's home. In all good fun, the food was given a five star Michelin rating! How fortunate that Port Perry Probus has made it possible to find people who share common interests and friendships.
Meeting dates are every second and fourth Thursday of the month. There are two more sessions in June - the 12th and 26th - then a summer break is scheduled until September 11th.
CRAFTING CORNER
Catherine Whittle: 416-906-1546
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Love to create? Bring whatever you have an interest in: crafting, painting, d’coupage or crochet, knit, felt, macramé, resin pour, make jewellery, cricut, wood work, etc. We get creative people together with monthly meetups sharing passions for arts and crafts.
We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. Our next meeting will be at Hope Church on Tuesday June 10 from 10am until 2 pm.
The group will be breaking over July and August, returning on September 9th.
The room is comfortable with couches, a conference table and Chairs, and running water. Please contact Catherine if you’re Interested in joining us. Bring your lunch, treats and coffee. Please contact Catherine for more information and to confirm your attendance.
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. We are happy to teach new players.
BILLIARDS ON THURSDAYS – NEW GROUP!
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The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419 at 484 Bay St. in Port Perry has advised us that they have Thursday afternoon (2-4pm) available to Probus for a Billiards group. Legion membership is not required. It’s not a league – we’d just play for fun. If you are interested in joining this potential NEW interest group or helping to coordinate it, please contact the Interest Groups Chair.
BRIDGE
Judy Spring: 905-447-4557
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
Bridge games are now scheduled on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm. We welcome new members! Please email the Coordinator if you are interested in playing regularly or 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. They’ve been playing twice/month alternating Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Hope Church in Port Perry. The cost is $5/person and after paying the hall rental, the balance of the money goes back to the 3 winners!
If you are interested in joining this group, please contact Bob & Sue at the phone number above.
Note: Bunco is now on break for the summer until September.
CRIBBAGE
Julie Blaney
interest.portperryprobus@gmail'.com
If you would like to join our group, we meet once a month at a location confirmed the week before. Our next meeting is on Tuesday June 10th between 1 and 3pm at Joole’s home. Please reach out if you would like to join in the fun.
DARTS FOR FUN
John Leahy: 905-982-2695 and Ken Crossley
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Every Tuesday 2pm-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 419 at 484 Bay St. in Port Perry. Legion membership is not required. 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.
Darts for Fun regular season will be breaking for the summer from June 17th until September 9th 2025.
EUCHRE – AFTERNOON
Ann Berube: 905-985-7102
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
EUCHRE – EVENING (4th Tuesday of the month)
Margaret Adamson: 905-773-2878
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This group meets once a month 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, especially now that winter vacations have come to an end. 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 June 24th.
BOWER POWER (4th Friday of the month)
Kim Lendvay
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group meets once a month on the 4th Friday at 7pm. (except December)
Our next euchre game will be on Friday June 27 at Gail & Alex’s home.
This interest group is currently FULL. We have 4 spares but could use a couple more.
Please email the coordinator if you are interested in getting on the waitlist or being a spare.
JIGSAW PUZZLERS
Denise Throp
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet at break time in the sanctuary 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.
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.
Our bi-weekly scheduled Monday games end on June 23 and games are to start up again in September.
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.
BOOK CLUBS
BOOK CLUB - THE NEXT CHAPTER
Janet Border: 416-659-4491
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
In April we read 'Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty' by Patrick Radden Keefe. The narrative for this non-fiction was easy to read and very well-researched. We all learned so much and came away horrified and cautious with a greater appreciation of the perils of Big Pharma.
In May we read 'Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue' by Canadian author Christine Higdon. This historical fiction novel covered themes of family, sisterhood, women's reproductive rights during the 1920's in Vancouver. It's a character-rich novel. In June we will be discussing 'Moon Road' by Sarah Leipciger.
BOOK CLUB – BETWEEN THE COVERS
Louise Bardswich
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
In April we discussed ‘Frozen River’ by Ariel Lawson, a book based on the life of an 18th century midwife. The group has decided to try to identify several months of books in advance rather than one at a time.
In June we will do that, and also will discuss ‘The Liberty Scarf’ by Ciesielski, Runyon and McMillan.
The group is FULL but if you are interested in joining us, please contact the coordinator to be placed on a waitlist.
FOOD & DRINK
THURSDAY BREAKFAST CLUB
Bill Morrison
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
The Thursday Breakfast group meet at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Please contact Bill for more information.
COFFEE AND CHAT
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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)
Joanne Nixon
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
May’s GWCTD was cancelled due to conflicts with Mother’s Day & the long weekend.
Hoping to see you at our next GWCTD at 6:30pm on Saturday June 21st at Wooden Sticks Golf Club in Uxbridge.
We meet on the third Saturday of each month (except December). Please contact the Interest Groups Co-Chair if you’d like to join us. Note: this group needs a coordinator!
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’
Joyce Bagley: 905-985-8064
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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 and chat. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Old Flame Brewery.
Upcoming dates include June 19, July 17 & August 21 at 4pm. Joyce will send out an email at the beginning of each month and a reminder the week of. Please let Joyce know via email if you’re planning to join us – of course you can just show up too!
Please wear your Probus name tag so we can spot each other!
LET'S DO LUNCH
Betty Anne LaSalle: 647-975-9351
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm. We have room for a couple more members but we are keeping the group small & intimate. If you would like to join our group, please contact the coordinator! Our next lunch will be on Wednesday June 11th at 1:30pm, venue to be decided.
LUNCH GROUP
Ruth Cain: 905-410-6030
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
This month’s lunch will be at Castle Johns, on the 28th. Still waiting for warmer temperatures so we can enjoy some outdoor patios.
The group is currently at maximum capacity, please contact the coordinator for further details or to be placed on a waitlist.
WINE TASTING I
Jim Adamson 905-773-2878
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
For our latest tasting, the group enjoyed a blind tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon wines from four different areas of the world (the only North American entry turned out to have come from Ontario). As an added feature each wine was priced at $15 or less! We each got to rank our preferences prior to the unveiling of the labels. The tasting was complimented by a wide variety of foods we all enjoyed and we wrapped up the evening with a wine-themed quiz. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable evening with lots of laughs and great conversation.
GRAPES OF PourT
Barb Langer: 416-805-9223
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Please contact Barb Langer if you would like to join us!
LET'S GET PHYSICAL!
BLOOMERS - GARDENING
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Please let Marg Miller know if you wish to participate in this group and she will be in touch with you to let you know about upcoming events.
BIRDIES & BOGEYS - GOLF GROUP
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Players who are Beginners, Experienced & everything in between – all are welcome! Day, time & frequency of play to be decided by group members.
Our first 9 & Dine will be on Monday June 23 at Sunnybrae Golf Course – please contact the Interest Groups Co-Chair to sign up!
If you are interested in playing golf regularly, or just at the 9 & Dines, please advise the Interest Groups Co-Chair. If you’re willing to share the role of coordinator, please advise us of that too!
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.
LATIN DANCE LESSONS
Anne-Marie Sacco
interestgroups.uxbridgeprobus@gmail.com
This group meets twice monthly on Monday from 3pm-4pm in Uxbridge. 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.
Meeting dates for summer 2025 are: June 2 & 30, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25.
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.
LAWN BOWLING
Lynn Tracey: 905-985-5678
interestgroups.uxbridgeprobus@gmail.com
Lawn Bowling officially started on May 6. Although the weather has not been very kind to us, the true diehards are out there practicing and getting ready for jitneys, and tournaments.
Our Learn to Bowl Program starts on May 31, and continues for 3 weeks. It consists of 3 two hour sessions where you will learn about terminology, bowling etiquette, delivery - grip, stance, footwork, and strategy. Coaching will be available all summer, but this will prove to be a very good program for both new and old players. Don't miss this opportunity!
For more information, please visit our Website at www.pplbc.ca, or our Facebook page. Hope to see you on the greens!
LINE DANCING
Kim Lendvay
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet weekly at the Port Perry Legion (484 Bay Street) and it costs $5 per person. Join us Mondays at 1pm (sort of Beginners but closer to Intermediate) OR Fridays at 6pm (BEGINNERS ONLY) a great way to learn the basics! Some of us attend both days! No experience required.
Contact Kim to be added to the group’s email list. Try to let Kim or the others know you’re planning to attend so we can watch for you (or you can just show up too)!
Please wear your PROBUS nametag so we can spot each other!
LOLLYGAGGERS
Catherine Whittle: 416-906-1546
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We like to meet once/twice a week and walk in downtown Port Perry, along the waterfront in Palmer’s Park and the surrounding area. Of course that depends on the number of benches and times we stop to chat. Contact the coordinator for information on meet-up location and times or with any questions.
VIRTUAL GOLF AT DUNNY’S DIVOTS – NEW GROUP!
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We have met with Dunny’s Divots and they have virtual golf (as well as other fun activities)! We could play in their virtual golf league, start our own Probus league or just play for fun!
They’re on Old Simcoe road beside the Port Perry recreation centre/arena. Date, time & frequency of Virtual Golf will be decided by group members. They also have a golf pro who can teach us lessons combined with a continental breakfast, hummm…
If you’re interested in joining this potential NEW interest group and/or helping coordinate it, please contact the Interest Groups Chair.
WALK-ABOUT TOWN
Dianne Draper
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Our new meeting place is in front of the Latcham Centre. The walks are approx one hour, along our beautiful lakefront. If you’re interested in joining the Walk-About Town group, please contact Dianne and let’s get going!
OTHER NIFTY INTEREST GROUPS
BIRDWATCHING WALKS
Geoff Carpentier
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We have a huge variety of species in Durham Region. Join Geoff Carpentier (Professional Nature Guide & experienced birdwatcher) as he shares secrets of the lives of our local birds.
We had a group join Geoff for our May 16th walk and we saw 22 bird species!
We have 6 members signed-up so far for the June 10th walk; the time will be 4pm-6pm. We will be walking the flat crushed gravel surface at the Beaver River Wetland. If you’re interested in attending, please contact the Interest Groups Co-Chair.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS (Formerly GENEALOGY)
Neil Kilmartin
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 10am to Noon in the Scugog Library’s Board Room. Our interest group consists of members from both the Port Perry and Scugog/Uxbridge Probus clubs. We have a cap of 16, and are currently at that number, but attendance is usually 1/2 that number, so if you wish to join us, let me know and perhaps you can attend a meeting or two to determine if our group is for you. Just give me a heads up and we can make it happen!
We are open to people with any degree of genealogical experience, right from the newbie to the seasoned family historian. Our focus tends to be on “sharing our individual experiences”. There is also an interest within our group regarding local history. Guidance and initial help researching and documenting is always available.
GIRLS (AND GUYS) JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (formerly known as the Group of Ones and the Singles Group)
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.
MOVIE GROUP
Denise Throp
interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com
If you’re looking for someone to go to a movie with sometime, please contact the coordinator.
TRAVEL
Tim Casey
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The Travel Interest Group met on May 5th when we discussed members' travel plans and recent travel experiences. Our feature presentation was on the Costa del Sol in Spain presented by Tim Casey.
The next meeting will be at 11:10 am on Monday, June 2nd in the sunroom of Col. Mustard's Pub in Port Perry. Our feature presentation will be East African Adventure – Exploring Uganda, Rwanda & Tanzania! All Probus Club members are welcome!
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