Probus-Gui ldwood

Our Strength is Fellowship, Our Success is Participation.

ISSUE #51 NEWSLETTER April 2016

Probus-Guildwood Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church,

140 Guildwood Parkway, Guildwood Village – Everyone is most welcome.

President’s Message

Have you seen Spring yet?

Scheduled to arrive March 21,

she’s been teasing us with

occasional sunshine, warm

weather and rain. Then,

unexpectedly she retreats

leaving us with frost, ice,

snow and bitter cold. My

snowdrops and lilies have

been nipped due to her capricious behaviour.

Even the maple sap was frozen in the collection

lines for Sunderland’s Maple Syrup Festival of

April 3. Our latest weather condition now

includes reference to the polar vortex.

Yet we are hopeful folk clearing out old

treasures, visiting local ‘spring bazaars’ and

enjoying garden presentations. Yes, check out

the Bluffs Monitor, the Scarborough Mirror or

the Beech News which are abundant with spring

celebrations. Just remember to dress warmly.

Cautiously optimistic, Wendy ed. note – Wendy requested that we delete the above

– however because of the very topical (not tropical)

nature of our President’s word – your editor has

chosen to share them with P-G. Dare I key that

spring is here…

With Probus –

you’re part of larger

community

At our March 9 Monthly

Meeting, we greeted, our

new District Director.

Initially, Probus clubs

were developed in England

in 1965 for retired and

semi-retired professional’s

and businessmen, who met

monthly for luncheons and

fraternity. The name resulted from the contraction

of the letters PRO and BUS creating ‘PROBUS’.

By 1987 Probus clubs appeared in Canada. They

are co-ed, female or male entities whose purpose

is to provide fellowship. There are 238 Canadian

clubs with 32,459 members. Each club is

sponsored by a local Rotary group. Members meet

monthly to enjoy guest speakers and participate in

additional social events. Probus is also an

international organization consisting of over 4,000

clubs with more than 300,000 members.

Bob explained that all the Ontario Probus districts

were recently adjusted so that the district clubs

would be equal in number. Probus Guildwood is

now in District #3 in which there are 30 clubs.

Our district spans from Burlington to Whitby with

all clubs located south of the 401 with the

exception of the Swan Lake club. Bob

commented that there are now plans for four

additional clubs. To learn more, check out the

Probus Canada website

http://www.probus.org/canada.htm.

And don’t forget – Volunteers most welcome for

executive and committee work – especially in

P-G.

Membership

There are currently 94 members. There were 50

members and nine guests at our March meeting.

If there are any changes in your contact

information – email Alan or mention it at the

membership table. To reduce printing costs, please

let us know if you have an email address so that

we can email the newsletter (and you’ll receive it

in colour, too).

Help keep us informed about members who are ill,

hospitalized or have had bereavement so that

Karen can send cards. Karen – 416 283-5079 by

email: karmanuel803@hotmail.com. We would

also like to know about any member’s special

event, award, 50th anniversary, etc. Alan Burt Bob Boone

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Anne Marie Johnson was presented with flowers and a plaque for all the work she has done for Probus-Guildwood since the idea was presented. Thanks Anne Marie

Members concentrating on Danielle’s presentation

Our March Speaker

Danielle Zhu

of Shen Yun – Chinese Culture

P-G member assistance needed – at the March

meeting Vincent Mitchell purchased a ticket in

anticipation of a P-G trek to Shen Yun – he has

difficulty getting to the Sony Centre. He has the

ticket for sale.

Wendy thanks Danielle

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Selecting March Winners

Danielle pulls the winning stub with

Wendy and the Winner is

Ellen Poborsa

who then

then pulls the stub for a chance to

win 2 Million Dollars

And this winner is – Betty Coulthard

ed. note – for the second month – maybe we do have

a winner…

Activities/Trips – 2016 Works

in progress P-G Trips, etc.

The Activities Committee continues to search

outings of interest.

Julia has researched another but different trip to

Prince Edward County – cheese factory tour,

shopping, lavender, and Lake on

the Mountain– July 2016.

Here’s the finding – Lavender

Farm + Alpaca Farm Tours ∙

Saturday July 9. Trip price is

$89 + HST $11.57 = $100.57 per

person (full refund if cancelled

at least 7 days before departure).

No refunds with less than seven days notice.

Bus picks up at Scarborough Town Centre

9:40 a.m. Drop off at 8:00 p.m.

What's Included:

Round trip transportation on a deluxe

highway motor coach.

Visit to Prince Edward County and lavender

farm tour.

Tasting of lavender lemonade and lavender

cookies.

Visit to Nuevo Norte Alpaca Farm.

Tour of alpaca herds and fiber mill.

Stop at The Big Apple on the way home.

Complimentary bottled water and snacks on

the bus.

All tips included.

Meal Stops – stop for an early lunch from

approx 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the OnRoute Port

Hope rest area on Hwy 401. Tim Horton's,

Burger King, Extreme Pita and Starbucks. Price

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of lunch is not included in tour price. For dinner

we stop from approx 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The

Big Apple. Large menu, wine and coffee bar,

gift shop, amusement arcade, picnic area and

lots of apple related products for purchase. Price

of dinner is not included in tour price.

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We’ll talk about this trip at our Wednesday

meeting.

March Birthdays

Jane Corry, Jean Robinson,

Glenna Hall, Maureen Monk

FYI (For Your Information) FYI contains items-notices-events that members

feel others may be interested in. Thank you to

members who submit items. Please send to

Probus.guildwood@gmail.com or directly to

the NL editor gandjbaribeau@rogers.com

Thanks to Wendy for the following few items:

Looking to be healthier you? Walk 2 Wellness, Ways 2 live Stronger Co-Ed Group starts April 5 from 1-3 p.m. in the Studio Room at BBNC, Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, 93 Birchmount Road. It runs for four weeks. We will be doing a variety of stress management, cycling workshops and delivering a cool workshop with Toronto Public Health. Join us to celebrate life as mature adults.

Ladies there is an Older Womens Group offered also at BBNC afternoons from 1-3. Topics are: on April 25 – Internet Security for Seniors, May 30 – What Matters at the End: life and death choices as we age and June 27 – Nutrition. For further information or registration, contact dee@bbnc

211 or 211Ontario.ca

211 is a three digit phone number and an online portal that provides information about programs available to Ontario residents. It is free, confidential and available 24/7 in over 150 languages. Professionals help callers locate local available supports. Services include: housing supports, employment and re-training services, language training, wellness programs, financial assistance, mental health supports, child care, homework help, and community-based health services.

The FYI Lifestyle Show is scheduled on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free, informative and entertaining. The location is the Royal Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington in the RBG Auditorium. Parking is free. At 11:30 there is a presentation on memoir and autobiography writing to highlight the benefits of preserving autobiographical memory via memoir writing. Then The Toronto All Star Big Band performs from 2 to 4 p.m. There is also free admission to the Royal Botanical gardens. For further information call 905-842-6591.

Join the Whitby Doors Open event to see the ‘ Trafalgar Castle’ at 401 Reynolds Street on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This imposing limestone structure was built in 1859-1862 in the Elizabethan style for Ontario County’s sheriff, Nelson Gilbert Reynolds who toured England’s palatial homes for inspiration. When Reynolds went bankrupt in 1874, he sold

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his home to the Methodist Church, which turned it into the Ontario Ladies’ College.

Toronto Doors Open runs May 28 and 29. It celebrates architectural design and includes walking tours featuring local history. Some sites are the City TV and Omni buildings, Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre, The Daniels’s Spectrum, Toronto City Hall, Bata Shoe Museum, Heliconian Hall, Pure Springs Still House, and Riverdale Farm Details to be posted on line.

Speakers at Our

Monthly Meetings Apr. 13 Judy Mak – Toronto Public Library

Services.

May 11 Barry Scheffer – Photography

June 8 Kelly Griffin Scotts – Monarch

Butterflies

Lunch with Friends Will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday April 29 –

Borsalino Restaurant & Bar, 4505 Sheppard

Avenue East (between Brimley and McCowan).

There will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting or

call Jan Eaton at (416) 261-8857 – if you are

unable to make our meeting.

200% INCREASE – last month at

Memories of Japan

Vince, Don, Doreen, Peggy

Yes, it is true. The number of men attending the

Probus March Lunch with Friends increased by

200% over the February attendance. We all

congratulated Glenna on the 15th anniversary of

her 65th birthday. At one point Glenna had a

burning birthday candle on her head spreading

warmth and light among the 19 attendees. The

food was tasty at Memories of Japan, prices

reasonable and the camaraderie was great. It

was an afternoon well spent. Eric

Our birthday “girl”

Chefs preparing lunch

Phyllis, John, Dorothée, Glenna

Jan, Carolyn, Maureen,

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Probus-Guildwood Information – Meeting Schedule

The Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Guildwood Parkway,

Guildwood Village

CLUB PURPOSE

To provide regular gatherings for active retirees who join together to create opportunities to keep minds active, expand interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

CLUB MAILING ADDRESS

Probus-Guildwood

50 Sunnypoint Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1M 1B9 email: probus.guildwood@gmail.com

Management-Executive Team 2015 – 2016 The Executive meets the fourth Wednesday of each month

President: Wendy Hooker

wendyhooker@rogers.com 416 266-4682

Past President: Eric Niemela

eniemela@sympatico.ca 416 267-2762

Vice-President: Vacant Secretary: Joy McIntosh

mcamand@gmail.com 416 269-7376

Treasurer: Gerard Baribeau

gandjbaribeau@rogers.com 416 264-4527

Membership: Alan Burt

alanburt@rogers.com 416 266-4682

Activities: vacant – Gerard acting Speakers: vacant – Jan Eaton acting

416 264-4527 416 261-8857

Newsletter [ed.] Gerard Baribeau

gandjbaribeau@rogers.com 416 264-4527

Sub-Committees and helpers

Refreshments: Judy Baribeau, Dorothée McKinlay 50/50 Draw: Lee Grayhurst, Cheryn Parry, Diane Gamble Photographer: Vacant - Alan Burt will help Activities: Sharon Kohalmi, Julia Taylor, Wendy

Hooker Lunch with Friends: Jan Eaton Set-up/Take down: assistance is needed – please volunteer, you are needed – John Roblin Speakers: Cheryn Parry, Lee Grayhurst, Jane Corry Student Reading: Joyce Russell Resident Jokester: Janet Heise Walking Group: Pauline Koch, Mitzi Clarke Membership Assistant: Mitzi Clarke, Maureen Bushey,

Carolyn Hannaford Proofreader: Dorothée McKinlay Reporters: articles welcomed – Please – Thanks to all

who submit items/articles...

The Newsletter is published monthly prior to our monthly meeting.

Your Assistance most welcome and many thanks to all our “helpers”

"When I read about the evils of drinking,

I gave up reading." ~ Henny Youngman

Last Column – Activity Calendar– everything in one place

Date Activity

Wed. Apr. 13 Monthly Meeting

Fri. Apr. 29 Lunch with Friends -

Borsalino’s

Wed. May 11 Monthly Meeting

Wed. June 8 Monthly Meeting

Janet delivers the giggle

of the month…

Seniors having Fun…