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Billiards/Pool

You can bank on this for fun

Autumn

Billiards/Pool

Leader:

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Partnering with the Collingwood PROBUS Club for fun at the tables.

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.

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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.


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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Outings Business Tours

Planned and Sugested

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

Honda Plant

Leader: Ron Mitchell

Email: duntroonmitch@gmail.com

Honda - Alliston

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.

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Pilkington Plant

Pilkington Plant

Leader: Lead?

Email:

Outings Entertainment

Planned and Sugested

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.

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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

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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.