FEELING CREATIVE?

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ACTING FOR FUN
Evelyn McKenzie: 905-432-4948

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We will presenting our show in April 2026. If you are interested in joining our group, contact Evelyn at the above number.

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ART - PROBUS OPEN STUDIO

Margaret Adamson: 905-773-2878

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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 provides the participants with an opportunity to share their art with other people who have a common interest in visual arts. It also motivates them to keep active in their own artistic pursuits, as well as brings them together with a regular social circle.

 

Meeting dates are every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

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CRAFTING CORNER
Catherine Whittle: 416-906-1546
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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 while conversing and visiting with each other.

 

We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. Tuesday March 11 from 10am until 2 pm. Other future dates include: April 8, May 13, & June 10.

 

The room is comfortable with couches, a conference table and Chairs, and running water. PPlease 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.

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LET'S PLAY!

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BID EUCHRE – AFTERNOON 

Ann Berube: 905-985-7102

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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.​​

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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.

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BRIDGE

Judy Spring: 905-447-4557

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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.

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BUNCO

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BUNCO is a progressive dice game for 12 or more players. Bob & Sue Armitage (members of the NEW Scugog-Uxbridge Probus Club) are coordinating this group. More news next month! If you are interested in joining this group, please contact the Interest Groups Chair at the email above.

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CRIBBAGE

Julie Blaney

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​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 March 4th so please reach out to Jooles if you would like to join in.​

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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.

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DARTS 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 second darts 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 ​coordinate it, please contact the Interest Groups Chair.

 

EUCHRE – AFTERNOON

Ann Berube: 905-985-7102 

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Regular euchre is played on alternate Friday afternoons, group members taking turns hosting in their homes. We play six or seven games and then adjourn for refreshments and socializing. If you are interested in joining this group please email or telephone Ann.

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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. We have a faithful list of subs who we call upon as we try to keep all tables full (no "sit-outs" for the evening).  Much appreciation to all of you.

 

Our next game will be on Tuesday March 25th.

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BOWER POWER (4th Friday of the month)

Kim Lendvay

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This group meets once a month on the 4th Friday at 7pm. (except December)

 

Our next euchre game will be on Friday March 28 at Joanne's home.

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This interest group is currently FULL. We also have 4 spares to ensure we’ll have 3 tables even during high member travel periods!

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Please email the coordinator if you are interested in being on the waitlist.

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JIGSAW PUZZLERS

Denise Throp

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We meet at break time in the sanctuary at our monthly PROBUS meeting where we exchange puzzles! Over the winter months, we’re planning get together at members’ homes. If you are interested in joining this puzzle swap group, please contact the coordinator.

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MAHJONG - THE JOKERS
Barb Rootham

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It is a tile-based game that originated in China in the 19th century. It is played by 4 players (with some 2 and 3-player variations) and involves forming melds and pairs with the tiles.

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We play bi-weekly Monday games with a 1 p.m. start time.  We are experimenting with a weekly Monday game if there is enough interest.

 

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.

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POKER – POTENTIAL NEW GROUP!

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We were thinking … there must be some poker players amongst our Probus membership!? If so, would you like to play in a NEW Poker interest group? Day, time & frequency to be decided by the group members. If you are interested in playing poker, please advise Kim Lendvay (Interest Groups Chair).

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BOOK CLUBS

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BOOK CLUB - THE NEXT CHAPTER

Janet Border: 416-659-4491 

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​At the time of the newsletter deadline, we had not had our meeting yet. We will be discussing The Secret Daughter by Shilipi Somaya Gowda. In March we will be discussing The Life Impossible by Matt Haig.​

 

BOOK CLUB – BETWEEN THE COVERS

Louise Bardswich

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​In February, we read “The Quiet Tenant’ by Clemence Michallon. The group was fairly unanimous in agreeing that it was a disturbing read, but as usual, a book that not everyone loves generates the best discussions. In March we are reading ‘Loving Frank’ by Nancy Horan. The group is FULL but if you are interested in joining us, please contact the coordinator to be placed on a waitlist.

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BOOK CLUB #3? – POTENTIAL NEW BOOK CLUB!

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Would you like to join a book club but are disappointed our other two book clubs are full? If so, we can start a third book club! The group members would decide when, where and how often to meet and what to read. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Interest Groups Chair. If you think you might like to help coordinate this group, let us know that too!

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FOOD & DRINK

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THURSDAY BREAKFAST CLUB

Bill Morrison         

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The Thursday Breakfast group meet at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Please contact Bill for more information.

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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!

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DINNER – GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER (GWCTD)

Joanne Nixon

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Eight members braved the weather and went to Pickles & Olives on February 15 and had a lovely quiet dinner in a private room.

 

Our next GWCTD will be ​at 6:30pm on Saturday March 15th at Bamboo Restaurant in Port Perry. With the wintery weather we’ve been having, we’ll eat nearby!

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We meet on the third Saturday of each month (except December). Please contact the Joanne if you’d like to join us.

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DINNER OUT – THURSDAYS

Marg Miller

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We meet the 1st Thursday of the month. Please contact the Coordinator if you’d like to join us.

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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 dates include March 20, April 17, May 15 & June 19 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!

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LET'S DO LUNCH

Betty Anne LaSalle: 905-985-9351

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The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:30p.m.

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We have room for 1-2 more members.  If you would like to join our group, please contact the Interest Group Chair.

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Five of us met for the first time on January 8th at Fico Fusion in Port Perry and enjoyed lunch at this local favourite which never disappoints!

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On Tuesday February 12th, the group will be going to the new Mexican Restaurant in town called MI Pueblito Lindo.

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LUNCH GROUP

Ruth Cain: 905-410-6030

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Plans for our February lunch are trying the newly renovated Jinju Sushi on Water Street in Port Perry. They offer more than sushi, bento boxes and many other options. It's always fun to try something different! The group is currently at maximum capacity, please contact the coordinator for further details or to be placed on a waitlist.

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WINE TASTING I

Jim Adamson 905-773-2878 

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Our group has paused for the winter as a number of our members are travelling or otherwise not available. We look forward to getting everyone back together again next month.​​

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GRAPES OF PourT

Barb Langer: 416-805-9223  

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We are taking the winter off, due to traveling wine lovers!  We will be back drinking and enjoying each others' company in April

Our group meets on the last Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.  Members take turns hosting. The host(s) decides on a theme, selects and buys the wine. All the participants share the cost of the wines and everyone brings a dish to the tasting, so we have a pot-luck style evening of appetizers or dinner.
 

Please contact Barb Langer if you would like to join us!

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LET'S GET PHYSICAL!

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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.

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BIRDIES & BOGEYS - GOLF GROUP

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We will start playing in May (maybe April if we get an early spring!)  Players who are Beginners, experienced and everything in between - are all welcome!  Day, time and frequency to be decided by group members.  Also our first 9 & Dine will be Monday June 23rd at Sunnybrae Golf Course - Save the Date!!  If you are interested in playing golf regularly or just at the 9 & Dines, please advise Kim Lendvay (Interest Group Chair)  If you're interested in being the Coordinator for this group, or perhaps willing to share the roll with Kim, please let her know that too!

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​HIKING WITH BILL

Bill Morrison 

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The group has hikes on the first and third Fridays of each month. Contact Bill for more information.

 

LATIN DANCE LESSONS

Anne-Marie Sacco

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Latin Dance is a hit! 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.

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​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.

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LAWN BOWLING

Lynn Tracey: 905-985-5678

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Yahoo - February is over, and what a month it was! So much snow, may not get out for a month or so! The good news is that it brings us another month closer to lawn bowling! Our new programs need to be refined to implement once our season starts. Please come out and join us for a game of bowls and see how much fun we have!

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Some dates to remember:

 

May 3 - Giant Yard and Bake Sale

 

May 5, 10, 14 & 17 - Open House for new members. Great sport & you get to spend your day in the sun.

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Our yard sale is our biggest fund raiser. If you have anything you would like to donate, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will arrange pick up. Hope to see you on the greens!

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LINE DANCING
Kim Lendvay
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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!

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LOLLYGAGGERS
Catherine Whittle: 416-906-1546
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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.

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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…

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If you’re interested in joining this potential NEW interest group ​and/or helping ​coordinate it, please contact the Interest Groups Chair.

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WALK-ABOUT TOWN

Dianne Draper

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We meet Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for the winter. Our new meeting place is now in front of the Latcham Centre. The walks are approximately 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!

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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.

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​OTHER NIFTY INTEREST GROUPS

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BIRDWATCHING WALKS

Geoff Carpentier

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May & June are the best times to see birds! 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. Geoff will be leading two walks: Friday May 16 and Tuesday June 10. Both walks are from 8am-10am at a location to be decided but will be local to the Port Perry area. If you’re interested in attending, please contact the Interest Groups Chair.

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FINDING YOUR ROOTS (Formerly GENEALOGY)

Neil Kilmartin

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We meet the first Wednesday of each month from 10am to noon in the Scugog Library’s Board Room. 
 

We have recently opened up our group to the members of the Scugog-Uxbridge Probus club, and have tentatively met our revised cap of 16.  If you wish to join us, let me know, and your name can be added to the waiting list.  However, if you want to drop in for a meeting or two and check us out, don't hesitate to contact Neil via email.  You will be welcomed!

 

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”.  Guidance and initial help in researching is always available. 

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GIRLS (AND GUYS) JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (formerly known as the Group of Ones and the Singles Group)

Denise and Cathy  

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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?? Two members had an impromptu drive up to Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls to see the fall colours and had a lovely lunch in a restaurant with the windows open to the lock. 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.

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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.

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Three members got together for dessert and a movie, but got too busy visiting to watch the movie!

 

MOVIE GROUP

Denise Throp 

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If you’re looking for someone to go to a movie with sometime, please contact the coordinator.

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TRAVEL

Tim Casey

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The Travel Interest Group met on February 3rd when we discussed members' travel plans and recent travel experiences. Our feature presentation was by Judy Spring about the PROBUS Group of 22 on the Danube River Cruise in September 2024. The discussion was quite informative, and particularly around river cruises and some of the ‘adjustments’ that such cruises might have to make if the rivers experience flooding or low water.

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The next meeting will be at 11:10 am on Monday, March 3rd in the Sunroom of Col. Mustard's Pub in Port Perry. The feature presentation will be Denise Throp speaking about a river cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium.

 

All Probus Club members are welcome!