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The Probus Club of Etobicoke

www.probusetobicoke.ca

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2016-17

President Val Shishido

Vice-President Rose Cudney

Treasurer Paul Thomson

Secretary Sharon Smith

Membership Vicky Goora

Business Manager Lynne Yates

Members-at-Large Claude Dagenais

Sally Jordan

Bruce Gilbert

Denise McDermid

Newsletter Mary Beth Wallace

Club Events Nadine Collard

Ruth Pengelly

Webmaster Peter Hildyard

Past Co-Presidents Barbara & George Cantlie

Management Committee Support

Greeters Janet Gray

Ginette Dumont-Silk

Ann Nutter

50/50 Draw Jean Graham

Probus Friendship Ann Nutter

A/V Coordination: Bill Glenn

Special Interest Groups

Bicycling Paul Dickey

Bill Glenn

Book Group Claire Hobbs

Big Screen Group Anne Bhabha

Ann Nutter

Chris Sivers

Bowling Susan Jackson

Dinner Group Audrey Gilbert

Duplicate Bridge June & Doug Musselwhite

Gardening Group Cynthia Perrone

Lunch Group Darlene Hayball

Sharon Smith

Walking Groups Vickie Hayler

Wine Tasting Groups Cliff & Chris Hammill

Please notify any member of the Management Committee if you know of the serious illness or

passing of any member.

ISSUE No. 169 JULY 2017

President’s Message

Happy 150th Canada everyone. Here are some of the ways to celebrate this special birthday.

Across our beautiful country, Canadian national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas are free to everyone this year as a way of celebrating the big 1-5-0. There’s also no charge to use Parks Canada locks on our historic canals.

Celebrate Canada's 150th birthday at Canada Days! A city-wide

celebration, Canada Days presents festivities at four locations across Toronto including a four-day festival at Nathan Phillips Square from June 30 to July 3, and one-day events at Mel Lastman Square, Humber Bay Park West and Scarborough Civic Centre on July 1.

The Redpath Waterfront Festival will be held July 1-3, with live music, food from top local chefs and nautical activities.

As we celebrate this special birthday I would like to share some of the reasons why I am grateful to be a Canadian, living in this boundless, unlimited country.

From coast to coast, one beautiful vista after another, the natural beauty of our country is breathtaking. Vancouver to P.E.I. and all the wonder in between makes me grateful to be Canadian.

To live in a society that values and encourages diversity, tolerance, inclusiveness is a tremendous privilege.

Canadians rank sixth in global happiness according to a recent United Nations Survey. Canada has some of the happiest people on the planet because of long life expectancy, high average income and robust social ties, according to the survey.

It’s a Canadian virtue to apologize. Saying sorry has been found to boost happiness and strengthen relationships, according to researchers at the University of Waterloo.

We all want happiness in our lives and living in Canada offers the potential for happiness.

Despite its imperfections, universal healthcare benefits all of society and allows us to maintain a state of wellness.

The ability to pursue an education, a career of choice, limited only by your vision and determination. Each of us knows of some extraordinary person who has achieved personal success despite the obstacles because we live in a land of opportunity and potential.

I am so very grateful to be a Canadian and never more so than on this very special birthday, Canada’s 150

th.

Cheers Val

The Probus Club of Etobicoke, P.O. Box 221, Station D, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4X2

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MONTHLY MEETINGS

Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Weston Golf & Country Club. Social time begins at 9:30 am and the meeting begins at 10 am.

July 20 Jaqueline Murdock is a Health Promotion Ambassador for Urban Poling. While research shows that walking improves mental and physical well being, Jaqueline will share with us the benefits of pole walking or Nordic walking, which include stability on various grades, such as up and down hill walking, and the building of upper body strength. August 17 Alan Mallory is a motivational speaker, author of “The Family that Conquered Everest”, and performance coach. Alan will share his family’s experience with the grueling expedition to the top of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. From staggering across ladders spanning bottomless crevasses and fighting the many altitude-related sicknesses, to climbing through a blizzard in the dead of night, every segment of the climb was “an exhilarating challenge”. September 21 Nancy Getty is an international speaker and published author of “Peter and the Ants, Accepting Differences”. As someone who was diagnosed with Autism as an adult, and who is the mother of twins, both on the Autism Spectrum, Nancy shares her experiences to educate, motivate and empower others. Nancy’s authentic and unique blend of humor shines through as she journeys from a life of uncertainty, anxiety and misunderstandings to one of purpose, determination and confidence. She keeps her audiences engaged as she transports them into the Aspergers/Autism culture.

Rose Cudney

WANT TO BRING A GUEST?

If you would like to bring a guest to a monthly meeting, please contact Vicky Goora at 416-239-6345 or at vgoora@gmail.com at least one week before the meeting. Charge is $10 per guest.

MONTHLY DINNERS

Tuesday, July 4, 6:00 pm - Sharon Smith will host at The Mandarin on the Queensway, 416 252-5000. Buffet with many selections.

Tuesday, August 1, 6:00 pm - Wendy and Paul Wiltshire will host at Tucker's Marketplace, 15 Carlson Ct. (Hwy 27 North off Dixon Road, go west, turn right at Atwell Drive and right at Carlson) Buffet with extensive selections. Before 6:00 pm $19.99; after 6 pm $21.99. Drinks, tax and tip extra.

Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 pm - Peter Hildyard will host at Luci Restaurant, 664 The Queensway, Etobicoke. $25 fixed price three-

course meal, tax, tip and drinks extra.

October - Ulrike and George will host at Mai Bistro, 4906 Dundas Street West (near Burnhamthorpe & Islington). Price fixed family style menu.

Host needed for November.

Note: sign up at the monthly meeting preceding the dinner or online thereafter. Be sure to notify the host if you are not able to attend.

Audrey Gilbert, Dinner Coordinator 416-621-3459

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MONTHLY EVENTS JULY: Tuesday, July 18, 10:00 am-12:00 noon University of Toronto Walking Tour with Bruce Bell. Price $20.00. Tour begins at the main Bloor Street entrance to the ROM. It continues down Philosophers Walk into Trinity College, Hart House, and University College then over to the Legislature of Queens Park. After we tour the statuary of Queens Park, we continue into St Michael’s College and Victoria College, and then back onto Bloor Street to the ROM. The tour is expected to take two hours. AUGUST: Wednesday, August 23 , 9:30 am-6:30 pm Georgian Bay Tour—Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday. Pickup at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Rd. Price: $98.00. This tour takes us to two of Georgian Bay's most unusual Maritime features. The SS Keewatin, a luxurious former CPR cruise ship has come home to Port McNicoll where it is open for tours of its luxurious interior. Then it's on to the strange marine railway at the Big Chute falls of the Severn River, a location where vessels ride the rails up and down a steep cliff face. The tour will also take us to the famous outdoor murals of Midland. Lunch is included at the Boathouse Eatery, with an entree choice of ribs or steak. SEPTEMBER: Monday, September 25, 10:00 am-6:30 pm Credit Valley Explorer Train—Pickup at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Road Price: $128.00. The Credit Valley Explorer is a delightful train journey through the Credit River Gorge. We will travel over a 70km rail route established 127 years ago along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment aboard classic rail cars. A light lunch will be served en route in the dining car. On our journey home, a local step-on guide will join us in Orangeville. The town has turned the streets into a public gallery of art by transforming trees that have come to the end of their life cycle into beautiful and unique displays of art. OCTOBER: Wednesday, October 11, 9:15 am-7:15pm Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Me and My Girl—Pickup at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Road Price: $158.00 It's show time at the Shaw Festival Theatre for Me and My Girl. This delightful comic romp from the thirties follows the fortunes of Bill Snibson, a proud Cockney who is amazed to learn that he's actually the fourteenth Earl of Hareford. But if he wants to claim his title, it looks as if he will have to shed his old life - and love. Lunch is included at the Prince of Wales, with chicken as your entrée. OCTOBER: Sunday, October 22, 2:00 pm Etobicoke Musical Productions presents South Pacific, The Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga Price: $25.00. Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are affected by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nurse Nellie Forbush of the U.S. Navy falls for middle-aged French plantation owner Emile De Becque, but recoils upon discovering that he has fathered two mixed-race children. When Nellie leaves him, the heartbroken Emile agrees to take on a dangerous espionage mission. In his absence, Nellie struggles to reconcile her prejudices with her love for him and, after she spends time with his children and comes to care for them, fears that Emile may not return alive.

Nadine Collard and Ruth Pengelly

Volunteers for Club Events We are looking for volunteers to organize future events, based on your own ideas or those suggested by the Event Chairs. If interested, contact Nadine Collard at 416-763-5954 or Ruth Pengelly at 416-622-7616.

Payment Means Confirmation: Probus accepts only cheques or online payments for events. For club-wide events, full payment is required at the time of registration: online registrations are not processed in advance of payment and post-dated cheques are not accepted. Refunds: If payments have been received and an activity is cancelled, these will be refunded. Once an event has been filled, booked and paid for, we are unable to process refunds. There are no exceptions to this rule. Availability: If space is limited, priority will be given to our members over those on the waiting list.

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Probus Etobicoke Garden Group Members Volunteer Time to Beautify Grounds of Long Term Care Facility

Probus Etobicoke Garden Group members Cynthia Perrone, Chris Barnett and Joan Fulford spent two hours planting and tending gardens at West Park Long Term Care facility on Friday, May 26th, to beautify two courtyards for the residents. Some residents and therapists participated, making the event a group effort. Below are some photos of the Garden Group members along with Elise Perrone, who is the Manager of Therapeutic Programs at West Park Lodge as well as the daughter of Cynthia Perrone.

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP ACTIVITIES For details on how to participate: http://www.probusetobicoke.ca/page-1560976

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETING DATE

Big Screen Group

Second Tuesday of every month except July and August in the afternoon. Location: Cineplex at The Queensway followed by a meal at Artisano’s Bakery and Café

Lunch group Third Wednesday of every month from 12:00-2:00 pm at local restaurants

Bowling Group Every Monday at 1:00 p.m. Bowlerama, 5429 Dundas St. W. (lower level: enter from parking lot at the rear)

Duplicate Bridge Club First Thursday of every month at 6:15 pm excluding July and August. September meeting on the first Thursday after Labour Day. Location: Hearth Room at Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd.

Easy Riders Bicycle Group Tuesdays at 10 am in Spring, Summer, Fall

Gardening Group Second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 pm

Walking Group: Barc’s Walk Every Tuesday at 10:00 am

Walking Group: Meanderthals Every Friday at 10:00 am

For more information, Probus Etobicoke website: http://www.probusetobicoke.ca

UPCOMING DATES AT A GLANCE

DATE ACTIVITY

Tuesday July 4 6:00 pm

July Monthly Dinner The Mandarin Restaurant, 1255 The Queensway Hosted by Sharon Smith

Tuesday, July 18 10:00 am-12:00 pm

July Event University of Toronto Tour with Bruce Bell Royal Ontario Museum, Bloor Street Entrance

Wednesday, July 19 12:00-2:00 pm

July Lunch Group Snug Harbour Bar & Grill, 14 Stavebank Road S., Port Credit Hosted by Darlene Hayball and Sharon Smith

Thursday July 20 9:30 am-12:00 pm

July Monthly Meeting Jacqueline Murdock, Urban Poling Weston Golf and Country Club

Tuesday August 1 6:00 pm

August Monthly Dinner Tuckers Marketplace, 15 Carlson Court Hosted by Wendy and Paul Wiltshire

Thursday August 17 9:30 am-12:00 pm

August Monthly Meeting Alan Mallory, The Family That Conquered Everest Weston Golf and Country Club

Wednesday, August 23 9:30 am-6:30 pm

August Event Georgian Bay Tour Pickup at St. James United Church

Thursday September 21 9:30 am-12:00 pm

September Monthly Meeting Nancy Getty, Aspergers/Autism Culture Weston Golf and Country Club

Monday, September 25 10:00 am-6:30 pm

September Event Credit Valley Explorer Train Pickup at St. James United Church