Our Strength is Fellowship; Our Success is Participation.
May 2, Meeting
The Canadarm and Space Exploration…A Canadian Success Story!
“ Mike Hiltz has over 35 years of systems engineering experience on complex, mission critical projects – working on the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and Canadarm3 Lunar Gateway robotics programs. He was both the Technical program manager and Systems & Controls manager for the original Canadarm and also served as the Systems Engineering Manager for the Space Station Robotics program. He led the Canadarm Mission Control engineering flight support team over 50 Space Shuttle missions at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, overseeing the use of the arm in such vital missions as the repair and upgrade of the Hubble Space Telescope and assembly of the International Space Station. Michael currently manages the Mission Systems and Operations Engineering department at MDA Space and oversees MDA’s DREAMR Lab – a zero-g robotics lab that uses innovative Mixed Reality technology to simulate the behaviour of complex robotics systems in space for training, pre-mission planning and operational prototyping.”
January: WO Nicole Laidlaw, Military Service in Afghanistan
February: Dr. David Chandross, Future of Artificial Intelligence
March : Professor Leonard Friesen, Russia and Ukraine
April 7: Annette Sandberg, Niagara Escarpment
May 5: Don MacKay, Dog Guides
June 2: Terry Gregson, NHL Referee, Retired
July 7: Jory Pritchard-Kerr, President CGM Hospital Foundation
August 4: Tony Dittenhoffer, Volunteer to Ukraine
September 1: Dr Bob Galway,Arctic Aviation and Exploration
October: Malcolm Kelly, Sprog, A Novel of Bomber Commaand
November: M/CPL Jean- Francois Hinse, JDFD, Canadian Forces Base, Borden
December: Neil Crone, Actor. comedian, writer.
Speakers, 2023
January: Bonnie Campbell, Seniors Fitness
February: John Millar, Clean Water for Indigenous Communities
March: Ted Barris, Author, Historian. Battle of the Atlantic
April: Bonnie Sitter, Peach Fuzz and Farmerettes
May: TC Energy, Meaford Pumped Storage
June: Ed”Chen” Cohen, A Lifetime of Mountain Climbing
July: Melissa Shaw, ‘Farm Fresh’, a History of Smart Bros Brands in Collingwood
August: Fred Dobbs, Nottawasaga River Restoration Program.
September: Nadia Stolfi and Terry Geddes, Collingwood Health and Wellness Development
October: Carole Binsky, Protection from Fraud and Scams
November: Ted Barris, ‘Rush to Danger”, Medics in War.
December: Captain Peter Lang, Safe Commercial Flight
January: Kelly O’Neil, Public Relations and Communications Manager, Hospice Georgian Triangle.
February: Amanda Pegg, Executive Director, Town of Collingwood
March: OPP Constable Trevor McKean, Fraud Awareness and Prevention
April: Will Goertz, Casinos and a whole lot more.
Upcoming Events
Roy also has a remarkable collection of vintage gasoline products and advertising.
Afterwards join us for a memorable luncheon at Pebbles Family Restaurant in Durham.
Pebbles is well known for great food, ultra-modern washrooms, and ample parking.
WHEN: Wednesday April 24, 2024
WHERE: Roy’s Rads, Maxwell, ON
TIME: Gather at the rear Legion parking lot 8:15 am and we will carpool.
Auto tour starts at 9:00am
Lunch reservation is 11:15 am
COST: Pay only for your lunch. Senior (60+) rates apply and senior plus (80+) really apply.
7307 Sideroad 5 West and Hwy 6. Midway between Mount Forest and Arthur.
Optional lunch at the Spot Restaurant in Mount Forest.
Contact: Paul Natale.
The Kings Wharf Theatre presents Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes – and behind the music – of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as four blue-collar guys work their way from the wrong side of the tracks to the heights of stardom, thrilling audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
This is a very popular event so please do not be disappointed and get your tickets at the meeting. Last years Buddy Holly Story was a big success. Kings Wharf is an hours drive to Penatanguishene. At the waterside by the theatre we will have a picnic lunch (about noon) prior to the 2pm Matinee. As with last year, it is a self drive and bring your own picnic event. Friends, Neighbours and Family members most welcome to attend.
Tickets are: $53.
Performance is: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.
Matinee: 2pm
Contact: Doug Smith
Meetings
Meetings are the first Thursday of every month, starting at 10:00 am. They are held at The Royal Canadian Legion, 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood.
Contact Us
Probus Club of Collingwood
Membership: Mike Martynuik,
Email: collingwoodprobus@gmail.com