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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 29 activity groups who meet regularly, it's a great way to meet new people, make new friends and discover new interests.  Read More:

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Including the most recent PROBUS Canada newsletter.



OUR NEXT MEETING IS

Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
 in the HMS Ajax Room
South Entrance, Ajax Community Centre,
 75 Centennial Road,
Ajax, ON L1S 4S4



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- Activity Groups

- Management Team

- Newsletters


NOVEMBER SPEAKER

Dr. Amy Barron


The Dawn of Writing in the Ancient World

How did mankind first learn to record his thoughts in writing?  And why?  These are some of the questions we will look at in this whirlwind tour through 4000 years of history as people of the Middle East developed the first forms of communication.  Join us as we travel from clay tokens to Mesopotamian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphics, and eventually, thank goodness, the alphabet that we use today.  Something to think about next time you sit down with a good book, or perhaps an e-reading tablet that is not so different than our ancient ancestors.

Amy Barron received her PhD at the University of Toronto in the field of Mesopotamian history and archaeology, specializing in the military history of Iron Age Assyria.  She has excavated predominantly in the Middle East but has travelled widely studying the archaeology of various remote parts of the world from Peru to China.  Amy has taught archaeology, ancient history and classics at the universities of Toronto and Guelph and currently leads the post-graduate museum studies programs at Fleming College.  She has worked in the museum world for over 30 years and loves sharing her passion for the past.

Vintage Soul is a live performance duo featuring the musical talents of Nick Reynolds and Cheryl Gow.

Over the past 13 years working together in various bands and musical projects we discovered a shared passion for “vintage” music and decided to create a working duet catering to more mature adults.

Covering a wide selection of songs spanning 4 decades beginning early 1930’s thru late1970’s with music from artists such as Dinah Washington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Nat King Cole and also Elton John, The Monkees, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison and The Beatles. Vintage Soul is the ideal fit for the more mature crowd.

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

Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres Tour - November 4, 2026

Take a step back in time and take a tour of The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres. They are a pair of stacked theatres in downtown Toronto. The Winter Garden Theatre sits above the Elgin, six storeys up from street level. They are the last surviving Edwardian stacked theatres in the world.

For full details and to register for this event, Click Here.



2026 Christmas Holiday Lunch - December 10, 2026

Mark your calendars for this festive holiday event that will put you in the spirit. Come enjoy live entertainment, good food and meeting up with friends.

Registration is available October 1st to November 22nd.

For Details Click Here


Activity Groups

The Financial Literacy & Investing Club (FLIC)

This is a new Activity Group for members interested in personal finance, investing, and lifelong learning. Through discussions, presentations, and guest speakers, we explore topics such as retirement planning, portfolio management, market trends, and financial decision-making.

For details, click here.



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Member's Corner

News

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



          • Ajax Seniors Club
          • St. Francis Centre - New Season
          • Insurance Discounts through PROBUS Canada

            Go To Members Corner for more details


              Sharing Our Recipes
              Fiery Burmese Chicken and Beans
              Courtesy of Patricia Bolger

              “The Big Guy” is trying to get into the mood for a feed of Fiery Burmese Chicken and Beans. He is twisted into a lotus pose after swishing around in his bath robe and knobby bare feet. He will need a dance studio soon! 

              This is a very different recipe for a chicken stir-fry. It is full of interesting spices and is a quick tasty meal. On the website www.feastingathome.com, it is described as full-flavoured and my notes say “WOW!! Fabulous flavours and aromas!” I have increased the sauce ingredients as we needed more when we served it with rice. Don’t get stuck on the word fiery in the title, you will have many options for developing your own preferences for mild, medium or hot tastes.  

              For the complete recipe Click here.


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