FEELING CREATIVE?

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ART - PROBUS OPEN STUDIO

Margaret Adamson: 905-773-2878

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Our members come to work on various art media - acrylic, watercolour and oil paints, clay and wood. It is always interesting to share new ideas and works in progress, as well as friendly chats. 

Our group meets alternating Thursdays at the Hope Church (1:00 to 4:00 pm). We will continue to meet until the end of June when we take a summer break.

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CREATE AND CHAT 

Joyce Bagley:  905-985-8064

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This group’s members have all gone their separate ways so we’re hoping to restart the group with new folks! Hoping to get creative people together with a monthly meet-up sharing one's passion for arts and crafts while conversing/visiting. Please contact the Interest Gro\up chair if you’re interested.

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PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

Kim Lendvay

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Members who have expressed interest in this group have received an email regarding upcoming in-studio workshops that we’ve set up with a local photography guru at which we’ll learn some basics - after which we’ll do some projects and then get feedback on how we did.

 

If you’d like to be added to this group, please email the Interest Groups Chair at the email above.

 

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 looking for a couple of new players and would be happy to teach you if you are new to the game.

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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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CRIBBAGE

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Please email if you are interested in participating in this group.

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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. This group is currently full. If you would like assistance starting a new group, please email or telephone.

 

EUCHRE – EVENING

Margaret Adamson: 905-773-2878

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The evening is a mix of starting with card games as well as time for social chatting and refreshments. So far attendance usually fills three tables, which means our membership has had to cap. However, a list of subs helps make the evening more inclusive. 

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Next date is Tuesday, May 28th (7:00 p.m.). This group meets once a month on the Tuesday following the week of the General PROBUS meeting.

 

JIGSAW PUZZLERS

Denise Throp

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Some of us have jigsaw puzzles to donate, others just to share amongst group members. At our inaugural meeting on April 16th (at break time during our monthly PROBUS meeting) we exchanged loads of puzzles that some members had donated – thank you so very much - many puzzles were brand new!!

 

We’re hoping there might be a member who’s willing to keep a puzzle ‘on the go’ in their home for other members to come by & work on it sometimes – maybe have a coffee or wine while doing so?

 

We generally seem to prefer 1000 pieces, although we will do 750 and 500, and prefer those that are not overly difficult (or overly easy!). If you are interested in joining this puzzle swap group, please contact the coordinator.

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BOOK CLUB

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BOOK CLUB - THE NEXT CHAPTER

Janet Border: 416-659-4491 

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Hello Bookie Friends! We are meeting at The Sandwich Shack on Friday April 26th at 10:30am to discuss this month's book! I hope this is more convenient for members as it's in town, on 7A, north side.

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So far I have: Joanne, Cathie, Beth, Melba and myself ... anyone else? They serve breakfast until 11, so let's make sure to get there by 10:30.

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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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TUESDAY BREAKFAST CLUB

Jane Sweatman and Lee Baverstock

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The Tuesday breakfast group has restarted and are meeting at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Please contact one of the coordinators 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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Please note, NO meet up on Victoria Day Monday May 20th.

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

Kim Lendvay

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A group of 14 went to Ciao Bella in Port Perry on Saturday April 20th.

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We meet on the third Saturday of each month (except December).

 

Our next GWCTD will be on Saturday May 25th (1 week later due to the long weekend) at 6:30 pm. (Note NEW TIME for summer months since it stays light later)

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Please contact Kim via email 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 will try out various locations in the area.
We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm.
 

12 of us enjoyed the Old Flame Brewhouse again on Thursday April 18th.

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We’ll be gathering at Old Flame Brewery once again on Thursday May 16th at 4pm. Once patio season opens up, we’ll try to meet on patios outside the area.

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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LUNCH GROUP

Ruth Cain: 905-410-6030

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We had a great turnout this month at Nest: Naturally Durham. The food was fantastic, the service excellent & the view gorgeous! This month’s lunch will be on Wednesday May 22nd, location to be determined. Please contact the coordinator.

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TRAVELLING FOODIES & FOODIES TOO

Co-ordinators Carol Kilmartin, Mona Mathews, Catherine Whittle

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The Travelling Foodies Groups meet in the new format of 2 groups: 1st Friday of the month and 2nd Thursday of the month. In April, the groups enjoyed a varied menu at Fico Fusion in Port Perry.

 

In May, the groups will travel to Whitby to enjoy lunch at The Greek Tycoon. We look forward to the "loaded with flavour" dishes like saganaki, souvlaki, seafood, marinated meats and other traditional Greek fare that are always freshly cooked.

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If you are interested in one of these groups, email Carol Kilmartin at the email above.

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WINE TASTING I

Jim Adamson 905-773-2878 

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Our group is very much looking forward to a resumption of our tasting get-togethers now that winter escapes and various other trips have subsided.

 

GRAPES OF PourT

Barb Langer: 416-805-9223  

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We were on hiatus for February & March, but are resuming our schedule Thursday April 25th at Kim’s home where she is co-hosting with Barb with a wine & food theme of birds & spring!

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

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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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It’s almost gardening season & we're so excited! If you love all things garden, please contact the coordinator. Here are upcoming Gardening Activities:

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Thursday, May 23: McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Cost: $17. Parking $7. You can buy your tickets online or at the door. We can carpool.

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Thursday, June 13: Spring Garden Tour with CanXplore (visit the Royal Botanical Gardens and Whistling Gardens). Cost: $189. Tickets are purchased through CanXplore.

 

Please let Marg Miller know if you wish to participate in either of these events and she will be in touch with you.

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BOWLING FOR FUN

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Bowling for Fun has resumed playing at Neb's Fun World on the second Wednesdays of each month at 12:45 pm. Cost will be $15.00 for two games and includes shoe rental. If you are interested in signing up for Bowling for Fun, please contact the Interest Group Chair. Come and join in the fun!

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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.

 

LAWN BOWLING

Lynn Tracey

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Lawn Bowling is just around the corner at Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club. It is a great social sport where you can enjoy the outdoors and get some gentle exercise. Instruction is always available, and first year bowlers are provided equipment free of charge. Our Open Houses are set for May 8 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and May 11 and 18 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Come out and give it a try and see how much fun we have!
If you are interested in short mat indoor bowling, you can do that at the Latcham Centre in Port Perry on Thursday afternoon.

On May 4th, we will be holding a giant yard sale. If you are moving, or just wanting to get rid of "stuff", please feel free to contact me, and I will arrange a pick up.

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LATIN DANCE LESSONS

Anne-Marie Sacco

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Latin Dance has been a hit so far! Upcoming classes are May 6th & 27th  from 3pm-4pm at Douglas Crossing (6 Douglas Rd., 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.

 

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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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.

You can join us Monday 1pm (sort of Beginners but closer to Intermediate) OR Friday 6pm (BEGINNERS ONLY) which is a great way to learn the basics. Some of us attend both days! No experience required.

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Contact Kim (Interest Groups Chair) 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 (of course you can just show up too)!

 

Please wear your PROBUS nametag so we can spot each other!

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PICKLEBALL GROUP

Joanne Nixon and Melba Tenthoray   

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We play weekly – but on different days and at different times – it depends on when you’re available! If you’re interested, please contact Joanne or Melba and they will send you the information on where and when to meet to play.

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WALK-ABOUT TOWN

Dianne Draper

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We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Scugog St. Tim Hortons. If you’re interested in joining the Walk-About Town group, please contact Dianne and let’s walk together!

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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.

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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 and heat and wildfire records broken. And not just in Canada. It seemed the whole world was burning! The good news is that we don't have to sit back and watch, 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 and get us to net-zero. Contact the co-ordinator if you're interested in learning more about being part of the solution.

 

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 don't currently meet over the summer. Our group is capped at 12, but we currently have 2 openings, and if anyone is interested in joining us, please contact Neil directly via email. 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.

 

Our May meeting will feature members of the Scugog Historical Society who will give us an introduction to what the Society does, and some of the tools they use to investigate genealogy for groups and individuals.

 

GROUP OF ONES

Denise and Cathy  

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Would you be interested in doing something without your partner? If so, why not join the Group of Ones? The purpose of the Group of Ones group is to facilitate alliances between PROBUS members who would like to participate in some activity with one or more other members. You might be single, or you might have a partner who doesn’t want to go out. Group of Ones is a group of individuals as opposed to couples.
 

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 saw Exhibition on screen: Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse in Peterborough on Sunday March 10, preceded by brunch at Cora's, which was very good.

 

One went on her lonesome to the Museum of Illusions followed by dinner at the St Lawrence Market and then Message in a Bottle at Meridian Hall - a breathtaking new dance-theatre production set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting.

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The Museum of Illusions was fun, but you really need a camera and at least two people to get the most out of it.

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TRAVEL

Tim Casey

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Our April 8th meeting covered travel to Florida's Gulf coast (the part running from Dunedin to Key West). We had lots of good feedback from group members who had been there who provided their recommendations.

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Our next meeting is Monday May 6th and will feature Judy Spring giving a slide presentation on her South American cruise. All are welcome! Meet at Col. Mustard's Pub in Port Perry at 11:10 am.