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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS OF JUNE, 2025

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NOTE - You may pay cash for events at the Social Table at the Membership Meetings, if the event is under $10.00 and you have exact cash. Otherwise, e-transfers and cheques are accepted in payment.​​
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​Saturday, June 14, 2025 – 24th Annual Artists in the Garden – a tour of Durham Region gardens, showcasing local artists and musicians for your enjoyment from 10 am to 5 pm - $20. All proceeds go to support Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

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Sunday, June 29, 2025 2:00PM - We have been invited by Oshawa PROBUS to join them for the Lighthouse performance at WESTBEN BARN THEATRE - Campbellford, ON  The price is $75.00 (includes tax) for the Lighthouse performance followed by dinner at the Dockside Bistro (pay individually at Dockside)  If you are interested, please contact Oshawa Probus at Sharon Smith  sharonlsmith@sympatico.ca  or  Peggy Gibson  pmg.gibson@gmail.com. 
LIGHTHOUSE is a well known Canadian band formed in 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, whose repertoire includes elements of rock, jazz, classical, and swing music with featured horns, string instruments, and vibraphone. They won Juno Awards for Best Canadian Group of the Year in 1972, 1973, and 1974. Enjoy the big Swing along to songs like “One Fine Morning”, ”Sunny Days”, “Pretty Lady” and ”You Girl” to mention a few. 

Dinner will be at Dockside Bistro, Campbellford, after the performance. If someone needs a ride we do have a few openings to ride with someone from our club.  E-Transfers are accepted at pcosocial1@gmail.com

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HOLD THE DATE - NEW – Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – Port Perry Probus Club Picnic and Concert

 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Bus Trip to Kingston Penitentiary and Lunch at the invitation of Whitby Brooklin Probus - $174 for members and $177 for non-members – Board the bus at 8 am at Iroquois Sports Centre, 500 Victoria St. West in Whitby and return at approximately 6:30 pm. Enjoy a 1.5 hour of the Kingston Penitentiary, a tour of the Prison Museum, and lunch at the Mandarin. After lunch the bus will stop at the Big Apple, just in case pie or some other treat is appealing. Included is bus fare, tour of Penitentiary, tour of Museum, lunch, and stop at Big Apple. Last day to register is May 10th. For further information or to register, please contact Cathy at Whitby Brooklin Probus at catherine.duncan@sympatico.ca.

 

Monday, August 4, 2025 – Celebration of Speed at Mosport (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park), 3233 Concession Rd. 10, Bowmanville – 9 am to 5 pm - Experience the exciting Grand Prix circuit as a passenger in an exotic car with a track-experienced driver. Vehicles may include Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, Porsche, Corvette, Mustang. Tickets are $100 for 3 laps in 3 different cars. Trackside, additional 3-lap tickets may be purchased for $50.   Anyone 10 years old (seat belt must fit) and up can co-pilot. Tickets are shareable and will be available online in early May. Great gift for Mother’s/Father’s Day. Wonderful opportunity for bonding…Father, Son, Grandson.

Website cmhf.ca.   Celebration of Speed. (CMHF stands for Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame). To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

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Saturday, August 23, 2025 – A Chorus Line at the Whitby Courthouse Theatre, 416 Centre St. S., Whitby – Matinee performance, $24.00 – A musical that explores the lives of Broadway dancers, focusing on their personal stories, dreams and struggles. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

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Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Prince Edward County Bus Tour and Lunch (partnering with Oshawa Probus) – 8:30 am to 7 pm approx.) – Cardinal Lakeshore Tours will pick up from Oshawa Rona, 685 Laval Dr., Oshawa - $179.00 - Wine tasting at Huff Estates Winery, stroll through the 3 acre Oeno Art Gallery & Sculpture Garden, Lake on the Mountain stop, Waupoos Estates 3-course lunch, and a stop in Picton for strolling/shopping.  For further information, please contact Lucy Ricca (Oshawa Probus at 416-918-6527 or liricca@yahoo.ca.  To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

 

HOLD THE DATE - Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – Bountiful Lunch at Hope Church - join us following the meeting for lunch and contributed goodies (by our members). To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

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HNA TOURS

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June 14th, 2025 – Picton Wine Tour – $135 - Your wine tour incudes return transportation by Motor Coach, bus departs by 8:45 am, tasting & lunch at Black Prince Winery with a tasting at another local Winery, visit to the “Lake in the Mountain”, and driver’s tip. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 905-619-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.

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July 13th, 2025 to July 15th, 2025 – North Quebec/Montreal Garden Tour – Your garden tour includes return motor coach transportation, two nights’ accommodation at beautiful Le St. Martin Hotel & Suites, 1400 rue Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, QC 450-902-3000, tours/admission to attractions listed in Itinerary, 5 meals: two breakfasts; two lunches; one dinner, services of Margaret Dailey-Plouffe, HNA Travels Tour Director. Cost $1,117.57 per person/double occupancy including HST and $1,400.07 single occupancy including HST. Non-refundable deposit of $300 due upon booking; Balance due by May 26th. PICK-UP INFORMATION: This tour originates in the Burlington area and then travels east with pick-ups along Hwy 401 east. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 905-619-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.

 

Sept. 14th to 17th, 2025 – Louise Penny – Three Pines Tour – Your tour package includes return motor coach transportation – this tour originates in the Ajax/Pickering area with pick-ups along eastbound Hwy 401, three night’s accommodation at the four star - Domaine Chateau Bromont, admission to all attractions stated in the itinerary, meals: 3 breakfasts; 3 lunches; 1 welcome dinner, and services of an HNA Travels Tour Director. Gratuities are not included. Cost of package $1,467.87 per person/double occupancy incl. HST. Single occupancy $1,919.87 incl. HST. Non-refundable deposit of $300 is due upon booking. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 905-619-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.

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 CANXPLORE TOURS

 

​​​ Thursday, June 19 - KINGSTON PENITENTIARY and !,000 ISLAND CRUISE -We start our day in Kingston with a 1.5 hour tour of Kingston Penitentiary - Next, there will be a brief tour through downtown Kingston covering the downtown shopping district, including the Kingston Public Market which offers the highest quality prepared fresh foods. There will be time for you to have lunch at one of the local restaurants (at your own expense). After lunch, we head to Rockport where you will enjoy a one-hour cruise of the 1000 Islands. This cruise features the Canadian Palisades, Zavikon Island, St. Lawrence Seaway, Boldt Castle, Boldt Castle Yacht House and the vast estates through Millionaire’s Row. Activity Level: Active (walking for extended periods) - Price: $169 pp - Pick-Up Point RONA, 685 Laval Drive, Oshawa - Other pick-up point may include Port Perry if 5+ people request this for pick-up.

Thursday, June 26 – PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WINE TOUR - We start the day with a stop at The Big Apple in Colborne on our way to Prince Edward County. Our next stop will be Waupoos Estates Winery, the first winery in Prince Edward County where you will enjoy wine tasting (4 samples) at this winery on the shores of Lake Ontario.  Afterwards, we will move on to enjoy a fixed menu lunch at the historic Waring House Country Inn. You will be treated to an appetizer, main course, dessert, and coffee/tea. After lunch, we will visit The Grange Winery where you will be treated to 4 samples of wine. Finally, our last stop will be at the renowned Sandbanks Estate Winery where you will enjoy five samples of their wine. Activity Level: Active (walking for extended periods) - Price: $199 pp - Pick-Up Points RONA+, 685 Laval Drive, Oshawa. Other pick-up point may include Port Perry if 5 or more people request this location for pick-up.

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Travel Opportunities

Join other members on the following cruises:​​​

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​​​March 19, 2026 – April 9, 2026 – 21-day Marquesas & Tahiti Adventure - Porthole cabin (SP) - $7,530 US per person and Oceanview cabin (S) - $8,230 US per person. Deposit is $2,429.70 US at time of booking.  Final payment is due on December 19, 2025.

To book and get a current price, contact Laurel Arnott at 905 982-8855, Ext. 235 or email larnott@expediacruises.com and advise that you are travelling with Kim Lendvay and the Port Perry PROBUS group. Also please advise our member Kim Lendvay at interest.portperryprobus@gmail.com. Kim will take the lead on this cruise.

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 HNA TOURS

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October 4th to October 17th, 2025 – Shamrock Adventure: The North and South of Ireland – 14-day tour – What’s included: Return flight – direct with Air Canada - Toronto/Dublin/Toronto; Transfers from airport to hotel and then hotel to airport (Dublin); 10 days touring in a luxury motor vehicle with a knowledgeable “Irish” Driver/Guide; 12 night’s accommodations in centrally located, 4-star hotels; 12 - Hotel Breakfasts plus Tea and scones on the morning of your arrival in Dublin; 4 - 3 Course Evening Meals at hotel accommodation; Derry City Walking Tour of the City Walls; Belfast Panoramic city tour; 48 hour “Hop on/Hop off” ticket for sightseeing in Dublin; All entrance fees to items listed in the itinerary; and all taxes and government fees. Cost is $5,699 Cdn – pp, double occupancy - Single occupancy $6,999. Non -refundable deposit of $800 is due upon booking. Balance due June 15, 2025. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 905-619-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.

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​​​ CANXPLORE TOURS

Sept. 5-16, 2025 - Wonders of Western Canada Tour - Prices $7,495 pp (based on double occupancy) - Return flight included  - 12 days/11 nights - Non-refundable deposit of $500 due on booking. Final date to book and balance is due June 5th, 2025.  Included - Baggage handling (one suitcase per person at each hotel), Ground transportation, Services of a Tour Director, Visits to Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Whistler, Victoria and Vancouver, Entrance fees to historic sites and museums listed in the itinerary, Guided tour of Heritage Park in Calgary, Calgary Tower visit, Banff Gondola ride, Tickets for the Glacier Skywalk, Boat cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island, Wine tasting at a winery in British Columbia, Peak2Peak Gondola ride in Whistler, Whale-watching boat tour in Victoria (weather permitting), Entrance fee for Butchart Gardens, Afternoon Tea at Butchart Gardens, Airport transfers from Calgary Airport to first hotel and from hotel in Vancouver to Vancouver Airport, Small group size of 24 maximum, 16 meals (11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners).    For more information and to book go to www.canxplore.com/westerncanada. If you have questions, email cathy@canxplore.com.

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