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 Prince Albert 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 in the new year will be every second and fourth Thursday starting with January 9 and 23, 2025.

As in previous years, this group will put up an art exhibit on December 17th at our last monthly Probus meeting for 2024. It's a nice way to end the year!

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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. Our next meeting will be at Hope Church on Tuesday December 10 at 10 a.m. to noon.

The room is comfortable with couches, a conference table and Chairs, and running water. Please contact Catherine if you’re Interested in joining us.

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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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BOARD GAMES  

Bill Morrison: 905-985-2624

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For more information or to sign up, please contact Bill directly.

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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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CANASTA – GAMES & LESSONS

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Unfortunately, although we had several interested members, turnout has been only 2 at a time. We are therefore closing this group for now. Should there be interest in the future, we can try again.

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CRIBBAGE

Julie Blaney

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​​If you would like to join us please email the coordinator.

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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.

 

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. The 2025 schedule begins on Tuesday January 28th.

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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.

Our inaugural meeting was Friday November 22nd hosted by the Williamson’s whose home was decorated magnificently for Christmas! We had 3 tables and lots of fun.

We don’t meet in December. Our next euchre game will be on Friday January 24 & we need a host!

We have 4 spares already but need 4 more regular players to ensure we’ll have enough tables even during high travel periods!

Please email the Coordinator if you are interested in playing regularly or as a substitute.

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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. We play bi-weekly Monday games. If you are interested in playing Mahjong, need lessons, or if you already know how to play, please contact the coordinator.

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BOOK CLUBS

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BOOK CLUB - THE NEXT CHAPTER

Janet Border: 416-659-4491 

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In November, we discussed a somewhat disturbing mystery with Shari Lapena's "What Have You Done"? Reviews were somewhat mixed about the book, but we loved our discussion! In January we will meet to discuss a non-fiction book: "A Fever in the Heartland" by Tim Egan. 

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BOOK CLUB – BETWEEN THE COVERS

Louise Bardswich

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Our November book, Indians on Vacation, generated a lively discussion. It’s always more interesting when the group has mixed responses to the book! Our next book will be Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls. 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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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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On November 16, a small group of us went to dinner at Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar in Whitby. Food was terrific however the restaurant was quite loud and people’s legs dangled from the high stool/chairs provided.
NOTE: Our group doesn’t meet in December!

Our next GWCTD will be at 6pm on Saturday January 18th at Pickles & Olives in Port Perry. 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 & chat. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm at the Old Flame Brewery. Upcoming dates include December 19, January 16th and February 20th 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 nametag so we can spot each other!

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LET'S DO LUNCH

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Still accepting members for this NEW Interest Group! The group is coordinated by Mary-Anne Unwin and occurs on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting January 8th, 2025 at 1:30pm. Capacity is limited and we prefer members who plan to attend regularly. Contact Interest Groups Chair to join.

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LUNCH GROUP

Ruth Cain: 905-410-6030

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We had a great turnout and lots of fun at the Wing House in Port Perry in October, lots and lots of wings, among other things and everything was quite delicious.

Our last lunch was on Wednesday November 27th at the Oakridge Pub. We will be skipping December and resume on January 22nd. The group is currently at maximum capacity, please contact the coordinator for further details.

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WINE TASTING I

Jim Adamson 905-773-2878 

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Our latest tasting on November 2 was what sometimes is referred to as a "Goldilocks Tasting", where wines are sampled at temperatures that are "too warm" (Papa Bear), "too cool" (Mama Bear), and "just right" (Baby Bear).

​We began with a Chardonnay white, successively tasting it firstly at room temperature (71 degrees), then out of the refrigerator (38 degrees) and finally within the recommended range (56 degrees).

​We then switched to a Cabernet Sauvignon red, firstly at refrigerator temperature (38 degrees), then at room temperature (71 degrees) and finally within the recommended range (63 degrees).

​Each sample was accompanied by a variety of food pairings. We all agreed with the experts that red wines are best enjoyed not at room temperature but several degrees cooler. However, two out of the ten of us still prefer our whites at refrigerator temperatures while the rest of us concur with the experts that not quite so cool tastes better.

​All in all, an informative evening with the usual assortment of laughs and good conversation.

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GRAPES OF PourT

Barb Langer: 416-805-9223  

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Our September tasting dinner was Italian-themed, with Italian foods and wines enjoyed by all. We enjoyed 5 wines. In order of preference, we enjoyed Fantini Sangiovese (#1), Blu Giovello Pinot Grigio, Giulio Straccali Chianti, Oggi Moscato and, last, Folonari Soave.

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Our October tasting dinner was held 1 week early so as not to conflict with Halloween. It was a spooky event for sure with great decorations by Christy & Andy Cox! The main course was "Ghoul-ash" and there were even ghost-shaped cheese pieces in the salad. The wines were all selected for their names: "SAINTLY" Sauvignon Blanc from the Saintly winery in Niagara, "GHOST PINES" Chardonnay from California, "COFFIN RIDGE - Back from the Dead Red" from Ontario, "CARNIVOR" Cab Sauv from California and "CASILLERO del DIABLO (Devil's Collection) Merlot from Chile. The Saintly and Carnivor wines were the favourites of the evening!

​Our group meets on the last Thursday of the month at 6pm. 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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​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.

​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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Although we won’t be bowling again until spring, we are now working on new and different ways of attracting new and old members.

Our biggest fund raiser is our Giant Yard Sale. If you have any treasures you would like to donate, please feel free to contact Lynn. She will be more than happy to arrange pick up.

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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 $3 per person.

Monday 1pm (sort of Beginners but closer to Intermediate) OR Friday 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 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. We’ve moved our start location due to the construction and plan to meet in the future at the library parking. Contact the coordinator for information on meet-up location and times or with any questions.

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PICKLEBALL GROUP

Joanne Nixon and Melba Tenthoray   

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We are closing Probus Pickleball until May 2025 and will reassess our members’ interest in the sport in the spring. We need a commitment from four or six people to play each week in order to keep pickleball open.

We haven’t had a consistent crowd - therefore it’s really hard to keep it going. For more information please contact Joanne 

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WALK-ABOUT TOWN

Dianne Draper

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We are meeting Thursdays only at 9:30 a.m. for the winter. Our new meeting place is now 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!

 

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

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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.

​One member went to see Tom Petty in Cameron Crowe’s first film, “Heartbreakers Beach Party,” and enjoyed it. 

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OTHER NIFTY INTEREST GROUPS

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Ginny Colling

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Last year, we watched in horror as every province in Canada, and the NWT, saw forest fires burning records broken. This year, howler monkeys fell dead from the trees in Mexico, 1,300 pilgrims died on their way to Mecca and tourists in Greece died while hiking in the extreme heat. Globally, July 22 was the hottest day in human history!

 

The good news is that we don’t have to sit back and experience it, we can take action. Climate Conversations is a coffee-shop forum for talking about what we are doing or could be doing to reduce climate impacts. Our group meets on the third Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at That Place on Queen. Contact the coordinator if you’re interested in turning knowledge into impactful action.

 

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. If anyone is interested in joining us, please contact Neil directly via email.

 

Our December meeting will feature a presentation by Marilyn Pearce of the Lake Scugog Historical Society on the history of the Prince Albert community. We are in the process of opening up our group to the members of the Scugog/Uxbridge Probus club, and our cap will be moving up to 16. We welcome 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 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. 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.

Three members went to see Murray McLauchlan at the Lindsay Academy Theatre, and two members went to see Swan Lake at Whitby Landmark, preceded by brunch.

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TRAVEL

Tim Casey

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The Travel Interest Group met on November 4th. We discussed members' recent travel experiences and travel plans, and there was a slide presentation on travel to Paris, Burgundy and the Alsace Regions of France.

The next meeting will be at 11:10 am on Monday December 2nd in the sunroom at Col. Mustards in Port Perry. All Club members are welcome.