PROBUS Club of Port Perry
Monthly Meetings
3rd Tuesday of the Month
Our monthly membership meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in-person at Hope Church. All members are welcome. Guests must register upon arrival and are restricted to attending no more than two membership meetings.
Membership meetings take place at Hope Church
10 A.M. to Noon
3rd Tuesday of each month
14480 Old Simcoe Road
Port Perry
Did you miss our September meeting?
HERE'S A RECAP
We were privileged to have His Worship Mayor Dan Carter, Mayor of Oshawa, speak about his personal story and challenges. For 17 years, he battled addiction while also struggling with severe dyslexia that left him unable to read. Yet with courage, perseverance, and the support of family, he rebuilt his life. First as a broadcaster, then as a community leader, and ultimately as the Mayor of Oshawa.
What makes Mayor Carter's story so powerful is not only his personal triumph but how he has transformed that experience into a mission of service. As mayor, he has worked successfully to humanize and address some of Oshawa’s toughest challenges, from homelessness and addiction to economic recovery. Mayor Carter's presentation was very inspiring and thought-provoking.
Guest Speaker – October 20
LISA BROWNING
“Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre - Where Community and Conservation Connect”
Education Coordinator Lisa Browning with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC) will be our October guest speaker. With the help from live education ambassadors, we will learn about Ontario's 8 native freshwater turtle species, how to identify them, why they are rapidly declining, the important role they play in our environment, and how the OTCC operates as a non-profit turtle hospital. You will receive demonstrations on how you can be a steward in their protection (proper handling, what to do when you find a turtle on the road, how to help an injured turtle, how to protect a turtle's nest).
About our Speaker:
Lisa Browning is the Education Coordinator with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC), leading educational events to spread awareness on freshwater turtle conservation. Having started as a volunteer at the OTCC, she developed a passion for Ontario’s turtles and is delighted to share this passion with others. With assistance from live education ambassador turtles, Lisa will highlight the important work the OTCC conducts as a native freshwater turtle rehabilitation centre and how it operates as a registered charity.
Upcoming Speakers for our 2026 Monthly Meetings
Nov. 17 TED BARRIS - " Battle of Britain"
Dec. 15 IRWIN SMITH - Festive Musical Presentation
Jan. 19 AMY BARON - tba