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Dates and Locations
Billiards/Pool
You can bank on this for fun
Autumn
Breakfast Club
Casual Breakfast outing
Quarterly
Breakfast Club
Date: Thu, 09:00 Jun-22
Leader: Marv Cohen
Email: marvcohen@hotmail.com
Tuesday June 22 at 9:00 A.M.
Alphorn Restaurant
Maximum 12 people
Final Sign up at May or June meeting directly with Marv by email.
Car Tour
Car Tour in the Collingwood Area
Annual
Car Tour
Date: Thu, 00:00 Sep-28
Leader: Graeme Wallace
Email: graemewallace@sympatico.ca
Graeme Wallace has been putting this Tour/Rally together since before COVID. It will be a ton of fun when the tires roll.
Cycling Group
May 9th just around the corner.
Weekly
Cycling Group
Leader: Monty Richardson
Email: montycom@gmail.com
Hello Fellow Probus Members,
The 2023 cycling season is fast approaching and your cycling group will commence riding on May 9th
This year, along with our Tuesday rides, we will be adding a Thursday afternoon social ride. Stay tuned to the web site for details as they become available.
To register you must complete the PBM Cycling Waiver attached. Scan or photo the completed Waiver and email to pbmcycling@gmail.com
Our Manuals, Waiver, Cycling Skills, etc., are all available and downloadable from the web site http://probusblue.ca/ under activities. Ride schedules and details will all be on the web site.
Please review the Cyclist Guidelines, available on the web site, to be prepared
Contact your committee at pbmcycling@gmail.com if you would like to be a ride leader or have ideas for cycling routes.
Hope to see many of you cycling with the group this season.
Your Cycling Committee.
Golf and Beer
Have a Round - or Two
Weekly
Golf and Beer
Leader: Ewen McIlrath
Email: ewen.mcilraith@outlook.com
Weekly game of golf followed by libation and lying.
Ewen and Pierre Tousignant (Collingwood PROBUS) will organize weekly outings.
The Schedule is listed under the Activities Tab on the main menu ro clik on the More .. link below.
Golf Tournament
Annual PROBUS Golf
Annual
Golf Tournament
Date: Tue, 15:00 Jun-27
Leader: David Thomson
Email: dw.thomson@hotmail.com
Our annual golf tournament is back. Last year we had great weather and a wonderful outing for all. The purpose of this event is to promote club interaction and have fun. It is open to anyone regardless of golf caliber. The format is a four man team, nine hole best ball tournament. You can request a foursome or we’ll set one up for you. The organizer reserves the right to adjust submitted teams to ensure skill levels are balanced. Prizes will be awarded for the winners. Following the golf we’ll meet on the Duntroon deck, overlooking the course, for drinks, a great meal, and a chance to regale our feats on the course. To register please pay via e-transfer at our next Probus meeting (details below).
Location: Duntroon Highlands
226 Concession 10 South, Duntroon
Time: 3pm (1st tee time)
6pm (dinner and drinks)
Price: $96 (Duntroon members pay $45)
Payment via e-transfer to probusblue@gmail.com (please include Golf Tournament and your name in the comment field)
or at the May/June Probus meeting with Credit or Bank Card
Hiking
Enjoy Local Trails with a group.
Hiking
Leader: Rob Johnston
Email: rob.johnston@sympatico.ca
Hike, led by Rob Johnson. These will be Hiking on the routes like the Bruce Trail, possible 5km Hikes and they will start with 3 hikes for this season.
This is the plan for 3 hikes in the 2023 season.
Dates:
Thursday July 13 Franks Kiln and area
Thursday Aug 10 Petun and/or top of Pretty River
Thursday Sept 14 Nottawasaga Lookout
Details:
Leave at 9:30am from parking lot behind Tim Hortons Collingwood
On the trail approx 10am. Finish about Noon.
1. Hiking boots or similar sturdy footwear recommended.
2. Bring water and a snack or light lunch.
3. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, or rain gear as the conditions warrant.
Note these dates are selected to not interfere with the Cycling or paddling groups.
To register, email Rob Johnston at Rob.johnston@sympatico.ca
Hockey
Collingwood Blues
Live action at the Arena
Ad Hoc
Hockey Collingwood Blues
Leader: Jake Johnston
Email: jakejohnston.jif@bell.net
On Sunday, March 5th Probus Members attended the Collingwood Blues last game of the regular season. We were treated to exciting hockey and super hospitality from David Steel, the President of the Blues and Terry Geddes the Chair of the Board of Directors.
The seats were great and between periods we got to enjoy the warmth and ambiance of the Founders Lounge!
The team ended up in first place and will move forward to the National Championship! Look for future announcements about playoff games.
Investment Group
September 12th Restart
Monthly
Investment Group
Date: Tue, 10:00 May-09
Leader: David Green
Email: david_hugh@rogers.com
The committee consists of Co leader- David Green and Treasurer- Rod Innes.
Further details will be made available in due course.
Kitchen Bridge
Masters of Kitchen Bridge
Twice / Month
Kitchen Bridge
Date: Thu, 13:00 Mar-16
Leader: George Powell
Email: hpowell@sympatico.ca
The Kitchen Bridge group continues to meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the legion. Great relaxed camaraderie.
Check the calendar for specific dates.
We welcome all who have an interest in the game of bridge -- whether a beginner or expert.
Play commences at 1:00 pm but, if you cannot come until later, come anyway. We will fit you into a game throughout the afternoon.
Lawn Bowling
Roll-em
Annual
Lawn Bowling
Date: Wed, 09:30 Jun-07
Leader: Larry Gee
Email: larrycgee@gmail.com
At the April Meeting, we will provide a confirmed day/time/cost for the event and request EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST at the sell/sign-up table, as well as, have a brief summary of the event as a take-away (in progress).
Cost is: $10.00 to bowl and $25.00 for lunch ($35.00 for both)
Larry Gee
Lunch Club
Casual Lunch Outing
Monthly
Lunch Club
Date: Wed, 12:00 Apr-12
Leader: Chris Meleskie
Email: chris.meleskie@gmail.com
What: Casual, a la carte, pub style lunch (Note: venues typically include an automatic 15-18% gratuity)
When: Second Wednesday of each month.
Where: Venues will be chosen on a rotating basis - Check Calendar!
How: Sign up sheet at the back of the room, or email chris.meleskie@gmail.com no later than Sunday afternoon prior to the event.
Paddling Group
Spring is Coming.
Weekly
Paddling Group
Leader: Carl Wintermeyer
Email: carlwintermeyer@gmail.com
The ice is out, so we get in!
Starting May 11th.
Ski Legends
PROBUS Ski Group
Winter
Ski Legends
Leader: Monty Richardson
Email: montycom@gmail.com
Ski Legends combines all PROBUS clubs in the region, and they maintain their own website: PROBUS Ski Legends Follow the link to their site - under Membership is an Application Form.
Go to: probusskilegends.com
Travel Group
Georgian PROBUS Travel Group
Annual
Travel Group
Date: Sat, 00:00 May-13
Leader: Carl Wintermeyer
Email: carlwintermeyer@gmail.com
Join fellow members from the Georgian Region Clubs for travel adventures.
Book early, as the tours will sell out.
Agnora Glass
Tour in the Fall
Autumn
Agnora Glass
Leader: Doug Smith
Email: dougsmith1235@gmail.com
Agnora have not yet started Tours but are scheduled to do so in the fall 2023. Probus Blue is 3rd in line and we will iron out a date in the summer.
This is a fascinating business, one of only 3 similar operations worldwide.
Maximum 25 people for the tour and you break into groups for 5 to get closer to various areas. Safely glasses are required and are provided.
Camp Borden
Visit the military base
once
Camp Borden
Date: Monday, 11th September
Leader: Bruce West
Email: brucewest55@gmail.com
On Monday, September 11, 2023. And will be paying $3.00 for each of our members.
2) We will be leaving from the Collingwood Legion by 9:00 o'clock
2) We will plan on being there for the 10:00 to 12:00 o'clock tour.
3) We may well want to stay for Lunch, but will confirm this later after we have asked our members to register.
4) We will limit the Maximum number of visitors to 25.
Honda Plant
Visti Maufacturing facility
once
Ice River Solutions
Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Autumn
Ice River Solutions
Date: Tuesday, 17th October
Leader: Rob Dilworth
Email: rdilworth@gmail.com
We are confirmed for a tour of the plastic recycling plant in Shelburne on Tuesday October 17 at 10am for 20 people. Following the tour, we might consider a lunch at Mylar and Loretta's in Singhampton.
Pilkington Plant
AVRO ARROW
### SOLD OUT!! The one that got away. Update.
AVRO ARROW
Leader: Bill Patrick
Email: wpatrick@rogers.com
Here's an update on the Member Trip to Edenvale Airport to see the Avro Arrow.
We are SOLD OUT for this special event taking place on the afternoon of our Probus meeting on May 18.
The date we have chosen is May 18 in the afternoon. We have specifically chosen the afternoon of our Monthly meeting as a good day so people have time for lunch, hopefully at the Legion, plus time to drive the approximately half hour to Edenvale Airport which is due east on Highway 26.
Christmas Luncheon
Get it on your calendar now.
Annual
Christmas Luncheon
Date: Thursday, 7th December
Leader: Eddie Sokoloff
Email: w-v@rogers.com
The Legion will host this year's dinner.
King's Wharf
Buddy Holly Story SOLD OUT
Annually
King's Wharf
Date: Wednesday, 28th June
Leader: Bob Halpenny
Email: halpenny@rogers.com
Buddy Holly Story
King's Wharf Theatre.
97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G7
June 28, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Click on the boxes to reveal more information. To Signup, you can Email the "Leader" by clicking on their address.
Some of these activities are still in the planning phase, some are regular installments. Volunteers are welcome.
We will reflect actual dates on the Calendar page.