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!
JUNE SOCIAL REPORT
Coming Soon!
Social Activities as of June 2022
ALL SCHEDULED EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PROVINCIAL COVID-19 REGULATIONS AND PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. PORT PERRY PROBUS REQUIRES THAT ALL MEMBERS ATTENDING FACE TO FACE EVENTS BE FULLY VACCINATED.
NEW - Wednesday, June 22, 2022 – Walking Tour of Toronto Island – Timing is approximately 9am – 4 pm with the 1-1/2 hours leisurely tour scheduled for 11 am. Two long- time residents are leading tours to show you the homes, gardens and public spaces on Wards and Algonquin Islands. In addition, there are now many Tiny Galleries throughout Ward's and Algonquin. These are gallery boxes installed in people's front yards to display the work of local artists. Some of the artists are selling their work if people are interested. The cost is $25.50 per person which includes the tour and the ferry to the island. Optional lunch will follow at the Island Café. Members can take the GO Train as a group or car-pool. Seniors’ return GO Train tickets are $12.25 payable at the GO Train. Tours go rain or shine. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com. Following registration, you will be provided with payment details. For further information, please contact Judy Spring at 905 447-4557.
NEW – Wednesday, July 13, 2022 – Lavender Blu, 2375 Bank Rd., Seagrave – 11 am to 1:30 pm. Join a group to enjoy the lavender gardens at the height of their beauty. A guided tour will begin at 11 am followed by free time to enjoy the gardens and visit the artist’s studio/gift store. The cost is $15.00, which includes picking your own bunch of lavender. Those who wish to lunch together will meet at Colonel Mustard’s at 1:00. When you register please indicate if you will be joining us for lunch. We will be provided with a rain date should we be rained out. Car pooling would be appreciated as there is only parking for 10 to 15 cars. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com. Following registration, you will be provided with payment details. For further information, please contact Pat McDougall at 905 985-8306.
NEW – Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - ABBA Mia at Westben Theatre – 6698 County Rd. 30 North, Campbellford, ON – 2 p.m. – tickets are $55. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com. Following registration, you will be provided with payment details. For further information, please contact Marg Miller at 226 229-9073.
Monday, August 8, - Nine and/or Dine – Sunnybrae Golf Course – 1430 King St., Prince Albert, ON – Golf tee times for 9 holes starting at 2 pm for foursomes. Format is best ball. Cost is $30 walking and $40 riding (shared cart) with payment made directly to Sunnybrae at the club house. Novice golfers welcome. Barbecue to follow at 5:30 pm Cost is $45 for hot dog, hamburger or chicken on a bun with two salads, dessert, tea or coffee (including tax and gratuity). Foursomes will be set up at the time of registration. To register, please email social.portperryprobus@gmail.com. Following registration, you will be provided with payment details. For further information, please contact Lynn Hoey at 905 985-5690.
ADDITIONAL NON-PORT PERRY CLUB EXCURSIONS / EVENT
CANCELLED - June 21st – 22nd – HNA offers Shaw Festival – Cost $499 + hst (double) . Your Tour includes orchestra level tickets to two plays at the Festival Theatre – the Importance of Being Ernest and Damn Yante, one-night’s accommodation at the e Holiday Inn in Niagara on the Lake including breakfast, visit to Whistling Gardens, Picnic lunch, Driver’s tip
July 14th – HNA offers ABBA Mia at Westben Theatre - $120 – Includes return transportation by motor coach, picnic lunch, ticket for show, driver’s tip
August 15th – HNA offers Toronto Harour Cruise- $140 – Includes return transportation by motor coach, dance and dinner aboard the Obsession III, cruise in Toronto Harbor, and driver’s tip. The Obsession III comfortably hold up to 190 guests, has an elegant dining room with scenic windows, an upper deck, and a fully retractable roof.
All Tours depart from Pickering / Ajax. PLEASE ENSURE THAT SHIRLIE KNOWS THAT YOU ARE A MEMBER OF PORT PERRY PROBUS. IF MORE THAN 10 MEMBERS BOOK, SHIRLIE MAY BE ABLE TO PICK UP AT WALMART IN PORT PERRY.
For more information on any of these Tours:
Contact Shirlie at 905-619-8583 or Shirlievanputten@rogers.com
Stay Tuned for more Tours! We are staying in Canada for 2022.
CARDINAL COACH TOURS – LINDSAY, ON
All customers joining Cardinal Coach Tours currently will be required to be double vaccinated and will be asked to provide proof prior to joining the tour. Customers are required to wear face coverings (i.e., masks) always on the coach and off the coach when social distancing is not possible.
NEW - October 6, 2022, CHICAGO THE MUSICAL STRATFORD - $192 – Join us to see Chicago at the Stratford Festival. In the Roaring Twenties, aspiring chorus girl Roxie Hart and fading vaudeville star Velma Kelly each face trial for murder. With its killer score and all new knock-em-dead dance numbers, this deliciously lurid tale of adultery, murder and justice as showbiz packs some serious heat. Buffet lunch included at Quebhi’s before the show. Depart from Walmart in Port Perry (with a minimum booking of 10 members). Call Cardinal Tours to book at (705) 324-2777 or (877) 343-7773. PLEASE TELL THEM THAT YOU ARE A MEMBER OF PORT PERRY PROBUS. Please also call Social Committee member Pat McDougall at 905 985-8306 so that she can keep track of the number of members attending.
CANXPLORE – BOWMANVILLE, ON
NOTE – ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
July 30 - August 8, 2022 – CanXplore offers Newfoundland Discovery Tour – What is included: 10 days, 9 nights accommodation, baggage handling (one suitcase per person at each hotel), ground transportation, services of a Tour Director, visits to Gros Morne Park, Grand Falls-Windsor, Twillingate, Gander, Trinity, Bonavista, Cape Spear, St. John’s, boat tours on Bonne Bay, cruise Western Brook Pond, in Twillingate and in Bay Bulls (weather permitting), entrance fees to historic sites and museums, guided tour of Trinity, Anchors Aweigh show, wine tasting at Auk Island Winery, craft beer tasting at Quidi Vidi Brewery, airport transfers if booking the land + air package, small group size of 22 maximum (minimum 14), 13 meals (9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners) - tour price $3695 per person, double occupancy (land only), $4595 per person, double occupancy (land + air (WestJet) to and from Toronto (one checked bag included)), All taxes and fees are included, $500 non-refundable deposit per person, Final payment due at the time of booking. (non-refundable once paid), A Zoom Newfoundland Discover Tour Presentation will be available on May 18th, 2022, at 7. For further details or to book the presentation or the Tour, contact Cathy Spracklin at 289- 275-1182 or email cathy@canxplore.com. Their website is www.canxplore.com.
