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THE PROBUS CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
SUTHERLAND HALL,
Meeting 10:00 am - Ticket Sales 9:30 am
PROBUSPROBUS NewsNewsNews
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This is one very talented individual!!!! We would probably know him best as the creator and art director of the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery, many of the paintings adorn our buildings here in Huntsville. His resume is indeed impressive and covers many different aspects of artistic excellence. Not only as an artist, but a musician, a muralist, vocal coach, stage design, mentoring….. And the beat goes on!!!
Gerry has also given countless lectures and speaking engagements about the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery . Tom Thompson and the Group of Seven artists; at schools, social functions, community clubs and Town events, on behalf of the Outdoor Gallery and the Town of Huntsville. During the 2010 G8 Summit, Gerry shared some painting pointers and acted as art director for the World Leaders. They helped paint one of Mr. Lantaigne’s Murals for the Gallery. The mural can be seen at the Canada Summit Centre.
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THE FEBRUARY DATE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
at HUNTSVILLE BOWL
The time is 1:00 pm and the cost is $10.15 for 3 games (including shoes).
Monika Rhodes from Probus 3 is our contact person for this event. Her e mail address is
[email protected] For the month of February, please contact
Please let her know if you would like to bowl.
In January we welcomed James and Rachel Edney, sponsored by Mike and Judy Salter, Eleanor Fry, sponsored by Jill Winter, and Pam and Thomas Smyth sponsored by Judith Morison, who graciously introduced themselves! Welcome and we hope you enjoy the activities and friendships that Probus has to offer. In January 83 members and 2 guests braved the cold to enjoy our monthly meeting. We have 194 members, with a cap of 200, so if you know of anyone who would enjoy joining Probus, please invite them. Badges for all new members will be at the February meeting, at the registration desk. If you have any changes to your address, phone or email information, please advise Betsy Rothwell at [email protected].
BETSY ROTHWELL FEBRUARY 2017
Rachel & James
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CONTACT: BERYL CLAYSON 705-789-5510
Probus duplicate bridge meets at the Clayson’s on the 4th Monday of each month. 1:00 pm October to April 7:00 pm May to September FEBRUARY 23, AT 1:00 PM In order for Beryl and Paul to prepare, please contact them at least a day before the date, if you wish to play.
ANYONE INTERESTED IN BEING A SPARE, OR LOOKING FOR A REGULAR PARTNER, PLEASE LET BERYL OR PAUL KNOW.
DIANE BURLEY, [email protected] 705-784-0730
Please remember that we are always looking for new and interesting general interests.
Any ideas??? Call Diane
Always a great time at our Probus Duplicate Bridge. Huge thanks to Beryl and Paul Clayson who generously open up their home to this very active group. The January winners were……. N/S Diane Litchfield & Marj Wilson. E/W Pat Spencer & Jean Campbell.
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Reminder to interested members
that we are planning snowshoeing trips this winter… to keep in shape
for next season’s hiking!
“A HOP”
“Awesome Hikers of Probus” J David Mason, M.Eng.
416 779 7074 cell
www.genau.ca
On Sunday Jan 29th, three of us snow shoed for a couple of hours starting from Jean and John Campbell’s home and continued on into Arrowhead Provincial Park. Snow conditions were perfect, temperature about -6c and scenery spectacular. We are planning a group activity for February 17th …..starting at 10 am at the Campbell’s. Those preferring a shorter exercise can return with Jean early for a hot chocolate and we could all meet for lunch about 1 pm at Muskoka on the Rocks. The trail is narrow and works easier with narrower modern shoes rather than the large wooden ones. Let me know if you are interested and I will provide a map and directions. David Mason.
Instruction from Wendy Boyd
The group will meet every other Tues. afternoon from 1:30-3:00 starting Tues. Jan. 24th at Wendy's home,
6 Natures Way in Woodland Heights. 705-784-0709
Instruction with Gloria Woodside.
The group will meet every other Wed. from 1:30-3:00 starting
Wed. Feb. 22nd at Gloria's home, A2 #20 Dairy Lane.
705-767-2220
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CONTACT: JOHN & HELMY ABEN 705-789-1221 [email protected]
THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY FULL.
Meets the second Tuesday of each month.
CONTACT: CATHERINE HAWKINS 705-635-9834 BARB BURTON
February 13 The Mandibles by Lionel Schriver March 13 Me Before You Jojo Moyes
CONTACT: KEN KOEHLER 705-766-9936 [email protected]
The next session of the Probus Photo Group will be on the theme "My Winter!", and will be held at 2:00 pm on April 14. Ken and Barb will be hosting at their Huntsville Condo -- 35 Dairy Lane, Suite 101.
Since a number of Probus folks heeded the forecasts for a "Normal" Muskoka Winter -- and are off enjoying what winter is like in other parts of planet earth -- let's capture some images of our "winter environment" wherever we are! Plus it's great to go back through our photo archives and seek out photos of favorite past winter places and activities.
If you cannot appear in person, emailed images to [email protected] are always welcome. And if you'd just like to see what the Photo Group is all about, please feel free to come along and join the fun as a spectator!
CONTACT: DOUG BELL 705-635-1137 [email protected] Unfortunately there are no Armchair Travellers sessions booked for February or March.
However, on April 12th. Chuck and Sally McClelland will be presenting on their travels over
the years in the Yukon Territory. On May 10th Jean Campbell will relate her amazing story of her
recent travels in Bhutan. More information will be available in coming newsletters.
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CONTACT: BARBARA BURTON 705-788-0059 [email protected]
What a blast from the past!!!! Barb hosted her first “Dining In” for this year, and it was a Throwback Theme. Remember all those great dishes from the 50’s and 60’s….Celery stuffed with cheese whiz, tomato aspic, every vegetable you ever thought about was creamed, well this is how we celebrated our youth. Decked out in kilts, letter sweaters, nerd glasses, we enjoyed a wonderful time! Even Barb’s Alter ego joined us as we giggled the night away!
Please remember to Please remember to Please remember to Please remember to send your event pic-send your event pic-send your event pic-send your event pic-tures to Sandy for tures to Sandy for tures to Sandy for tures to Sandy for inclusion in our inclusion in our inclusion in our inclusion in our newsletter!!!!newsletter!!!!newsletter!!!!newsletter!!!!
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017Tuesday, February 14, 2017Tuesday, February 14, 2017Tuesday, February 14, 2017 THE LODGE AT GRANDVIEW
Cocktails at 12:00 noon, Lunch at 12:30 pm $29.00 all in
Cash Bar
BACK OF BEYOND EQUINE CENTRE 2572 Muskoka Rd #10, Port Sydney 705-789-1605
Wednesday, February 22
Cost: $28.25 p.p. Includes: sleigh ride, hot chocolate, cookies, camp fire,
visit to horse barn/arena to get “up close and personal” with horses (and
groom if you wish)
Sign up with your cheque (and contact information!) made out to:
The Probus Club of Huntsville
IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING EITHER ONE OF THESE EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE BURLEY IMMEDIATELY!!!
[email protected] 705-784-0730
If enough interest is not shown for the Sleigh Ride by February 15, this event will be cancelled.
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LAST MONTH’S SPEAKER….
You could almost imagine David Mason’s thoughts as we listened to
Rob Stimpson talk about the perils of Shackleton and the hardships he en-dured during his Antarctic exploration. As we listened I’m sure that all of us
could hardly begin to imagine how he survived. I’m sure that David in
another time, another life...would have been right there with Sir Henry.
Three new groups have been formed for the exciting 2017 Wine Tasting. Cheers to a new year!!!
CONTACT: JEFF & ANN COX 705-685-9900
CONTACT: HELMY ABEN 705-789-1221 [email protected]
We’re so delighted to report that our Probus Club did not need any wishes from our Care Bear this month.
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Activities at a glance
DATE LOCATION FEB. 13 BOOK CLUB FEB. 13 BOWLING AT HUNTSVILLE BOWL 12:30 PM FEB. 14 VALENTINE’S LUNCHEON 12:00 NOON FEB. 14 BID EUCHRE 1:00 PM FEB. 16 MONTHLY MEETING SUTHERLAND HALL 9:30 AM FEB. 17 SNOWSHOEING CAMPBELL’S 10:00 AM FEB. 21 BASIC BRIDGE BOYD’S 1:30 PM FEB. 22 SLEIGH RIDE, EQUINE CENTER 2:00 PM FEB. 22 MAH JONG WOODSIDE’S 1:30 pm
DATES TO REMEMBER
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PO Box 5261, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2K6
www.probushuntsville.ca Email: [email protected]
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month
At Sutherland Hall
Susan Magee has some exciting events lined up for us in the months to come. We will be including more detailed information in our newsletters as we approach the dates.
But in the meantime…..MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!
FUR HAVESTERS ANNUAL CONVENTION & MUSEUM APRIL 27 NORTH BAY
OTTAWA TULIP TOUR MAY 15—17
IMPRESSIONISTS MAY 18
GRANDVIEW RESORT
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 DINNER AT MUSKOKA ON THE ROCKS
ANNUAL PICNIC AT THE MOOSE CAFÉ JULY 20
BOB SPENCER MEMORIAL CAR RALLY OCT 5
DINNER AT TRILLIUM RESORT
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Diane Burley will be signing people up at the February Meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT ADMISSION OF $15 TO THE FUR TRAP-PERS AND THE MUSEUM MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.
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This volunteer organization delivers a hot nutritious meal at noon to persons experi-encing difficulty, or those unable to pre-pare their own meals. The volunteers pick up the meals at the hospital. There are three routes in and around the Huntsville area with about 4 to 7 stops on each route. Some volunteers drive with runners doing the delivery, while others prefer to do both, drive and run. One of the drivers Ken Raven has a runner… a young autistic man whose Community Living counselor also rides along. Flexibility is offered to the volunteers with some delivering twice monthly and some up to four times a month.
We are extremely proud that members of our own Probus Club are so integral in this volunteer group. Diane Litchfield is pres-ently serving as President and Pat Flanagan has recently joined the board in the Vice President’s position. Also Joy McCaskill was very deeply involved for many years. Up until recently David Hockin was a driver and Pat Spencer, Ken Raven and Ann Cumming also drive with Judy Clapp as a runner. Our own past treasurers Beryl and Paul Clayson have accepted a new role as treasurers for Meals on Wheels. We are well represented!!!
If this is the type of volunteer organization
that you would like to join without having to
spend a lot of time, but doing a lot of
good...please contact Diane Litchfield
705-789-4525
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Come Celebrate Canada's 150 Birthday on THE OTTAWA TULIP FESTIVAL TOUR
(hosted by MUSKOKA TRAVEL)
Monday, May 15-17, 2017 Pick ups:
6:05 a.m. - Gravenhurst Canadian Tire,
6:50 a.m. - Bracebridge Hammond Yard, or
7:25 a.m. - Huntsville Walmart
$540 (double), $700 (single). Embassy Suites Hotel.
Sign up directly with Amy at Muskoka Travel 705-645-2583
and please advise Susan Magee once you have done so This price includes return bus trip, 2 nights in the hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and any
and all access fees to events.
Take in the stunning blooms of close to one million tulips at the Canadian Tulip Festival. This colourful event sees central Ottawa decorated with more than 200 different varieties of tulips with pageantry and entertainment for all ages. Breathtaking fireworks and vin-
tage military displays pay tribute to veterans, recalling the festival's roots in the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops in 1941.
There are 28 seats left on the bus so the sooner our members call Muskoka Travel
and book their seat the better. If you're truly interested, we suggest you call and
make your deposit. Please advise Susan Magee ([email protected]) once
you have done so in order that we can keep an up-to-date list of attendees. It's a ter-
rific price for all you get and a special year for Canada so there will be lots of excite-
ment.
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HUNTSVILLE LAKES PROBUS CLUBS
International Celebrity Impressionist/SingerInternational Celebrity Impressionist/SingerInternational Celebrity Impressionist/SingerInternational Celebrity Impressionist/Singer And Accompanying Tribute SingerAnd Accompanying Tribute SingerAnd Accompanying Tribute SingerAnd Accompanying Tribute Singer
With Dining at the Grandview Resort
DATE: Thursday May 18th, 2017 TIME: Cocktails 5:30 – 6:00, Dinner 6:00-7:30, Show
COST: $50.00 (not including soft drinks, alcohol)
EVENT: Houston MacPherson is one of the most talented impressionists who can actually sing. Awarded the ``Top Impressionist in North America``. He is joined by the well known female tribute singer, Jackie. Come out, have a great dinner and enjoy the show. PAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE. NON REFUNDABLE
Garden Salad
Cucumber, Carrot, Cherry Tomatoes, Sprouts
With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Feta
Seasonal Baby Vegetables, Roasted Potatoes Natural Jus
OR
Pesto Grilled Vegetable Penne Pasta
Lemon Tart with Fresh Berries and Cream, Coffee or Tea