PROBUS Club of Port Perry
Social Events
Social Events between meetings can range from sporting events, live theatre, travel, visits to places of interest, to any other activity that the Social Committee wishes to organize. These are usually one time events, one per month generally, but you can participate in as many events as you wish!
SEPTEMBER SOCIAL EVENTS REVIEW
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden
On Sept., 5. 50 members visited the WUTAI Shan Buddhist Garden and Temple. We learned about Buddhism during a tour where we interacted with a Monk and learned about Buddhist Nuns. Lunch was served after the tour.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS OF OCTOBER, 2024
NEW – Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 – Joining with the Uxbridge PROBUS Club – Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve and Lunch - $148 for members ($158 for guests) – leaving Uxbridge Walmart at 8:30 am by luxury coach enjoying the autumn colours, including lunch at the Bonnie View Inn, visit to the Haliburton Wolf Centre, spend time at the Country Cottage Log Cabin Trading Company, and back in Uxbridge at approximately 7:30. For more information or to register, please contact social.uxbridgeprobus@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 – Scavenger Hunt & Potluck Lunch - meet at Hope Church to sign in, drop off a potluck contribution, and sign a waiver at 9:00. The scavenger hunt will explore the area by car. $15 to attend for scavenger hunt and potluck. $5 to attend for potluck alone. Space is limited. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 – Bountiful Lunch - join us following the meeting for soup and sandwiches, fruit, tea/coffee, and contributed goodies (by our members). $15.00 per person for members and $20.00 for guests – space is limited. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com. Please let us know if you can contribute some home baking for dessert.
SOLD OUT - Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Luxury Bus Trip from Port Perry Walmart to the Distillery District Christmas Market, Lunch at the Hot House Café, and Casa Loma – 8:30 am to 6:45 pm (approximate) time. Travel by luxury coach from Port Perry to the Distillery District Christmas Market where you will have time to browse and shop before lunch at the Hot House Café. We will then travel to Casa Loma to take part in the holiday magic where the castle will be resplendent with holiday décor including a 40-foot tree in the Great Hall and eight other signature trees by talented Canadian designers. Cost is $135 including bus, lunch, and admission to Casa Loma. Admission to the Distillery District is free. This trip is subsidized by the club and restricted to members only. Bus has a limit of 47 passengers so sign up early. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.
NEW – Wed., Dec. 11, 2024 - Holiday Luncheon at Kedron Dells Golf Club – 2400 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa – 11:30 –join us for a three-course dinner - Traditional Turkey Dinner with Butternut Squash Soup, Apple Cranberry Crumble and tea/coffee. This is a PROBUS Club subsidized event - $59 per person for members and $70 for guests. Space is limited. To register please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – Lunch - Bridge & Euchre at Colonel Mustard’s, 15 Water Street, Port Perry from 12 – 3. $5.00 plus the cost of your lunch ordered from the menu. Please indicate your preference when you register to play bridge or euchre. Prizes for the winning teams. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com so that we can reserve for an accurate number. Seating is limited in the sunroom.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Lunch - Bridge & Euchre at Colonel Mustard’s, 15 Water Street, Port Perry from 12 – 3. $5.00 plus the cost of your lunch ordered from the menu. Please indicate your preference when you register to play bridge or euchre. Prizes for the winning teams. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com so that we can reserve for an accurate number. Seating is limited in the sunroom.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 – Lunch - Bridge & Euchre at Colonel Mustard’s, 15 Water Street, Port Perry from 12 – 3. $5.00 plus the cost of your lunch ordered from the menu. Please indicate your preference when you register to play bridge or euchre. Prizes for the winning teams. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com so that we can reserve for an accurate number. Seating is limited in the sunroom.
HNA TOURS
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Famous Players Theatre presents Believe in Magic - $145 - The Magic of the human spirit engulfs in this heart-warming stage performance, as Famous PEOPLE Players (343 Evans Ave., Etobicoke) celebrate their 50th birthday, from struggle to success with triumph! Taking their magic to the footlights from around world and into your heart. Included in your tour is return transportation by motor coach. delicious lunch in dining room, performance at the World renowned Black Light Theatre, dessert is served in the dining room, and driver’s tip. For additional information contact Shirlie at 905-619-8583 or shirlievanputten@rogers.com.
NEW – Thurs., Nov. 7 – St. Jacob’s- Cost $89 – Included is return transportation by luxury coach, visit to the Farmer’s Market, Outlet Mall, Picard’s Peanuts and Town of St Jacobs, 407 toll, and driver’s tip. For additional information contact Shirlie at 905-619-8583 or shirlievanputten@rogers.com.
Travel Opportunities
Join other members on the following cruises-
January 14 - 26, 2025 – 12-night Canaries, Morocco & Spain • Celebrity Infinity Cruise - Barcelona, Spain - At Sea - At Sea - Lanzarote, Canary Islands - Gran Canaria, Canary Islands - Tenerife, Canary Islands - At Sea - Casablanca, Morocco - Tangier, Morocco - Seville (Cadiz), Spain - Malaga, Spain - At Sea - Barcelona, Spain. Priced at $2,799 for an inside cabin and $3,789 for a balcony based on double occupancy. Book early and get an On Board credit to spend on tours, etc. To book and get a current price, contact Robert Mackie at 905 982-8855 or email rmackie@expediacruises.com and advise that you are travelling with Brenda Moore and the Port Perry PROBUS group. Also please advise our member Brenda Moore at brendamoore3175@gmail.com.
May 18, 2025 to June 1, 2025 – Arctic Circle and Norwegian Fjord Cruise – 14 nights on Holland America – Cruise leaves from Rotterdam (one hour by train from Amsterdam), with eight Norwegian ports of call. The cruise visits the Shetland Island (Scotland), Edinburgh, and London before returning to Rotterdam.
Prices are subject to change but currently $3,447 pp inside cabin, $4,164 pp oceanview, and $4,658 pp for a balcony. Until May 31, an optional all-inclusive package is available. For further information, contact Judy Spring at 905 447-4557 or Lori Connor at Expedia Cruises at 905 982-8855. Judy Spring will take the lead on this cruise.
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.
HNA TOURS
NEW – January 13th to 22nd, 2025 – Riviera Maya, Mexico - January 13th – 22nd 2025 - Ten days / nine nights just 12 miles from the Cancun airport, Dreams® Jade Resort & Spa features luxurious suites and a world-class spa. Experience an all-inclusive vacation with impressive features including a high-end gym, gourmet dining options and a mini-golf course that’s fun for everyone. Choose from the Junior Suite: Tropical View King bed – Double occupancy - $2,849.00 per person, Single occupancy- $3,899.00 (only 5 available), Junior Suite: Ocean Front King bed - Double occupancy- $3,199.00 pp (only 1 available), Junior Suite: Two Double beds – Double occupancy- $2,999.00 per person, Prices include all taxes!! This tour price includes: airfare - all meals & drinks - daily activities and nightly entertainment; PLUS the services of Tour Directors-Shirlie & Paul. Book Early - rooms and prices are guaranteed until September 20th.. Non-refundable deposit due upon booking $300 - Balance due November 1st, 2024. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 9th.9-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.
February 25th to March 19th, 2025 – Portugal – What’s included - Round trip direct flights from Toronto to Faro, Portugal, Motor coach transfer from airport to your hotel, 21 nights’ accommodation – 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen at the Paladim & Alagoamar Resort, or a Studio apartment for Singles - https://www.paladimalagoamar.com/en/, Welcome dinner in Albufeira, Services of an HNA Travels Tour Director. Please note that optional tours can be purchased from Tour Rep. in Albufeira. Cost is $3,699 double occupancy - One Bedroom Apartment- Pool view. Single occupancy - $4,999 - Deposit is due upon booking – after September 1st, we need to confirm availability with Hotel in Portugal. Non -refundable deposit of $800 is due upon booking. Balance due December 1, 2024. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 905-619-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.