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Our members are retired business and professional persons residing in Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa and other areas.  Our monthly meetings feature informative and entertaining speakers.  Along with monthly social events and 21 activity groups who meet regularly, its a great way to meet new people, make new friends and discover new interests.  Read More:

About Us

Including the most recent PROBUS Canada newsletter.



Next General Meeting
April 11th, 2024, HMS Ajax Room

South Entrance Ajax Community Centre,
75 Centennial Road, Ajax, ON L1S 4S4

Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.


April Speaker

Amy Barron - Agatha Christie and Archaeology

If you don't know how these two are connected, then join us to learn how the great mystery novelist's life is revealed within the pages of her books.  Her love of the Middle East and the life she lived with her famous archaeologist husband provided the basis for many of her greatest novels, including Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile, and Murder in Mesopotamia.  Learn about her life, travels, and the fabulous ancient sites whose mysteries she helped uncover.


Click here for more information on Amy Barron and on our past speakers.


Social Events

REMINDERS: There are NO REFUNDS if you sign-up for an event and are unable to attend. You may have someone go in your place by getting payment from them and notifying the event Convenor of the change, along with the name and phone number of the person replacing you.

Past Events (for the current year)

Click Here for information and pictures relating to past events.


Upcoming Events

STEEL MAGNOLIAS – Saturday, March 23, 2024 

Join us for a touching, yet hilarious, presentation of Steel Magnolias. It is set in Louisiana and introduces the eccentric characters who live in the town, where social status means a lot. 

For more information and to register Go to the Event.


GAMES AFTERNOON - Wednesday, April 17, 2024 

Are you a “game player” and have a favourite board game?

Do you love a good afternoon of board games? If so, then you should register for this free event! Bring your own board game or just bring yourself and join us for a fun afternoon of different games.

For more information and to register Go to the Event.




METROLINX TOUR - May 16, 2024

Are you a rail fan? Are you interested in learning how GO trains are maintained, repaired and/or stored? Well, here is your opportunity to see what goes on at the Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility.

For more information and to register Go to the Event.

Registration will open April 12, 2024


Annual Picnic - June 19, 2024

Let's kick off summer with a picnic!

Our annual picnic is being held on Wednesday, June 19th.

The venue includes a covered picnic pavilion, so the fun will go on rain or shine!

This event is for members only and is strictly limited to the first 100 registrants.

This is a self-drive/carpool event.


For more information and to register
Go to the Event.

BARNFUL OF BROADWAY - July 23, 2024

To celebrate its 25th season, Westben is presenting the very best of its best Broadway music theatre presentations, with some favourite guest artists.

For more information and to register Go to the Event.

Registration will open April 1st.



Activity Groups

If you are interested in joining or starting a group, we look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to Laura Lemay at lauralemay@sympatico.ca

Click on Individual Clubs below.  Clubs with updates for this month are identified with  (**)

Member's Corner

News

  • Age-Friendly Ajax
  • Ajax Library Tax Clinics 2024
  • Town of Ajax - Upcoming Events
  • Library Bridge (Schedule)

Go To Members Corner for more details 



        • Ajax Seniors Club
        • St. Francis Centre - New Season
        • Insurance Discounts through PROBUS
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        Sharing Our Recipes

        Courtesy of Patricia Bolger

        GYPSY STEW (GUISADO GITANO)

        “The Big Guy” breaks out the castanets and does a quick gyrating dance clicking his heels and spinning around the kitchen whenever I prepare this Gypsy Stew. I found this recipe in my “The Food of Spain” (2008) cookbook and every time I make it, the kitchen is filled with amazing aromas. It is a very filling evening meal that can be enhanced with a loaf of fresh bread or homemade biscuits. 

        Go to Recipes



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