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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS OF MAY, 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.​​
 

 

​​​SOLD OUT Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – Anything Goes, Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake matinee performance - 8 am to 7 pm - Luxury Bus Trip from Port Perry Walmart leaving at 8 a.m. Lunch at 11 am at the Prince of Wales Hotel followed by Anything Goes. “Set sail on the S.S. American! This dazzling production breathes new life into Cole Porter’s timeless tale of romance, intrigue, and high-seas hijinks. Follow the delightful antics of Reno Sweeney, a spirited nightclub singer, as she navigates love triangles, mistaken identities and comical misunderstanding on a transatlantic voyage. Featuring beloved songs like ‘It’s De-Lovely,’ ‘You’re the Top,’ and the showstopping tile number ‘Anything Goes,’ this fresh revival brims with spectacular dance numbers and non-stop laughter.” Cost is $192 including bus (407 and driver’s tip), lunch, and theatre ticket. 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.

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Sunday, May 25, 2025 – The Music of the Night 2025 at the Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa – 3 p.m. - $40.00. - The music and legacy of Andrew Lloyd Webber. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Our Natives’ Land with Ron Brown, a bus trip to Brantford at the invitation of Uxbridge Probus. $!89 for members and $199 for non-members. Depart Walmart in Uxbridge at 8 am. Enjoy a guided tour of the Mohawk Chapel, the oldest Protestant Church in Ontario, and the only Royal Chapel in North America. Built by the Crown in 1785, it was given as a gift of thanks to the Mohawk Indians, led by Joseph Brant, who had supported the British during the American Revolution. Lunch at The Olde School Restaurant Spend time at the Woodland Cultural Centre and learn about Indigenous history, culture, art, food, current issues, or material culture. Spend time at Iroqrafts for shopping, featuring books, moccasins, beadwork, and soapstone sculptures. Iroqrafts is the largest and oldest arts and crafts store on Six Nations offering the crafts of the Six Nations since 1959. Return to Uxbridge by 7:30 pm. For tickets, please contact Uxbridge PROBUS at socialuxbridgeprobus@gmail.com.

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​NEW - Monday, June 2, 2025 – Bingo at the Red Barn Auditorium, 172 Wayne Ct., Oshawa – 12-3 followed by refreshments at One-Eyed Jack’s, 33 Taunton Rd. W., Oshawa. Price for bingo varies depending upon number of bingo games played – payment at the Red Barn. Each person will pay their own bill at One-eyed Jack’s. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.​

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Wednesday, June 4th, Lunch and Darts – Castle John’s, 1894 Scugog St., Port Perry – 12 to 3 pm. Please join us for lunch (each person responsible for their own bill) and darts. Please bring your own darts. Registration fee is $5 towards prizes. To register or for further information, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com.

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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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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 4th to June 5th, 2025 – Two Day – Overnight Theatre Package – Your theatre package includes:

One night at the Holiday Inn Hotel in St. Jacob’s includes Breakfast and Happy Hour; visit to Whistling Gardens in Hamilton (see the peonies) with Picnic Lunch; ticket to see ‘ANNIE’ at the Festival Theatre in Stratford, ticket for ‘Halfway There’ at the Hamilton Theatre in Cambridge; return transportation by deluxe motor coach; visit to town of St. Jacob’s & the Farmer’s Market; services of HNA Travels Tour Director – Shirlie Van Putten. Cost: $569pp +hst (double occupancy) - single $ 669 + hst. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due upon booking. Balance due May 1st. For further information or to book contact Shirlie van Putten at 905-619-8583 or shirlie@hnatravels.com.

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NEW – 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.

 

NEW – 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.

 

NEW – 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

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NEW – 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.

NEW – 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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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. 

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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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NEW - 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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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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