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Probus Christmas, 2024

Alpine Ski Club, Thursday, December 5.

Our Annual Christmas Meeting is coming, Thursday, December 5, at the Alpine Ski Club.
Doors open at 9:45, Meeting begins at 10:45.
$65 pp. Everyone is welcome!
Contact: Bob MacNair

Guest Speaker, Julian Bayley

‘ Ice Sculpture Ideas That Worked! ‘

The Bayley family of Hensall, Ontario, has brought the family business a long way since its inception eight years ago. Now recognized internationally as one of the leading companies in ice sculpture innovation, Iceculture Inc. is providing divine ice creations for events across the globe, landing Hensall on the industry map. The company has created a trifecta of professionalism: science and engineering, business management and customer service, and fine art and design collide, streamlining the overall strength of their services.

The Bayleys Story on "Eatdrink Magazine".

Bud and Sue Christensen are collecting toys for the children who are patients at the Collingwood Hospital.

Please bring a new and small stuffed toy for this great cause. Thanks for this.

A Member’s Story: Fred Boden

Fred started his life experiences with a Masters Degree from the University of Toronto.
In 1968 he founded the Blue hills academy for troubled children with mental health issues.
In 1978, the Ontario Department of Indian affairs hired fred to manage the Native community Branch for the Ontario government.
1998 saw Fred and his wife leave our tropical Ontario climes for Costa Rica, where he has been involved with charity work for 18 years.
In the year 2000, Fred joined the United Nations for work in Kosovo and Serbia.
Fred is a ‘Birder’, likes to play golf and pickle ball and is a world traveller. Thanks for sharing some of your experiences with us.

Dr. Bob Galway has advised that the ‘Canadian Aviation Historical Society’, has opened a Georgian Bay Chapter #11. If you are interested or would like information on the society or joining, contact Dr. Bob.

Canadian Aviation Historical Society

* On a sad note, Bill Klein has passed away. Bill was a long time member. Bill’s Obituary is found on the ‘News Page’.

Events:

When paying for Events, please try to use eTransfer, Debit, or lastly Credit Card.

Breakfast Club : MEK Restaurant, Hurontario Street, Collingwood. November 13, 9:00 am.

The Pottery Restaurant, Blue Mountain. December 10, 9:00 am.

Contact: Roger Dunning.

Lunch Club: Contact Pierre Tousignant.

Georgian Probus Travel Group:

See website below.

NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE , from Bergen to Trondheim. 17-27 Sept 2024. We also still have group pricing and space.
Most of the members booked on this trip are going early to experience the fabulous train program from Oslo to Bergen. Then train Trondheim to Oslo.
Please see our website for up to date details.
Cheers,
Roger Dunning.<

Probus Ski Legends 24/25.

Registration for 2025 Legends Ski Trips is now open!

https://probusskilegends.ca/2025
See website https://probusskilegends.ca/membership.
Contact: John Housser

Billiards, 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 1-3 pm.. Contact Jim Theobolds

Darts, 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1-3 pm. at the Legion.
Bowling Activity: Terry Gates

Kitchen Bridge: @ the Legion. Contact: George Powell

Investors Group. Contact, Bob MacNair

Georgian Probus Travel Group

The Georgian Probus Travel Group is an initiative created by Probus members to promote group travel among the Probus clubs of the Georgian Bay Region.
Our Club contact: Roger Dunning

Georgian Probus Travel Group Website

*Volunteers, volunteers. We can always use volunteers. The Speakers Committee Chair, John Housser, is retiring and needs a replacement. The Social Events Committee could use some help. If you are interested, contact Jim Gosnell, Dave Stamper, John Housser or Bob MacNair*.

Book Exchange:
Our book exchange ably curated by Al Wallace, is back in business. So bring along a few of the books you’ve enjoyed, and exchange them for fresh reading material.

Remember: Be a friend, bring a friend. And let us know if there’s a member who’s not doing well.

Our newest member, Mike Robbins, welcomed by Membership Chair, Ian Donaldson and President, Dave Stamper.

Congratulations, you’re in the money!!

Upcoming Events

Aug

13

Wed

Kings Wharf Theatre presents ‘Grease’… is the word

Tickets

Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Grease is the word as the Broadway phenomenon that inspired one of the most successful movie musicals of all time hits the stage. Get out your leather jackets, pull on your bobby socks, and get ready to hand jive as the slick Burger Palace Boys and sassy Pink Ladies enter their senior year at Rydell High in 1959.

Over the summer, popular tough guy Danny Zuko has a secret romance with sweet new girl Sandy Dumbrowski. But now that they are back to school and confronted with cliques and peer pressure, will their summer dreams be ripped at the seams?

Featuring unforgettable mega-hit songs like “You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” “Sandy,” “We Go Together,” and many more, Grease is an ‘electrifyin’ musical extravaganza that will make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!”

Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Members can plan a picnic prior to the 2:00 pm performance.
Tickets are $54 pp and everyone is welcome!
This event is always outstanding!
Please contact: Doug Smith.

Kings Wharf Theatre

Grease, trailer

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: Ian Donaldson,
Email: collingwoodprobus@gmail.com