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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 27 activity groups who meet regularly, its 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, April 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
 in the HMS Ajax Room
South Entrance, Ajax Community Centre,
 75 Centennial Road,
Ajax, ON L1S 4S4



NOTE TO MEMBERS:

Please note that the following pages have been moved over to Members Only and will require that you are logged-in to access them now.  These are:

- Activity Groups

- Management Team

- Newsletters


APRIL SPEAKER
Sharon Cohen


Revising Our Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease in 2026 and Beyond

Dr. Sharon Cohen presents an overview of how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is now understood, diagnosed, and treated at Toronto Memory Program, emphasizing that AD is a long, evolving disease that can begin decades before dementia symptoms appear. She explains modern clinical staging of AD, clarifies common misconceptions about terms like MCI and “early AD,” and highlights the growing role of biomarkers (blood tests, PET, and CSF) in confirming diagnosis. Dr. Cohen also reviewed the recent Canadian availability of lecanemab, outlining who may be eligible, the importance of careful MRI and genetic screening, and the structured patient support process in place. Overall, the presentation will focus on helping the community understand early detection, accurate language, and how new treatments fit into comprehensive, evidence-based memory care.

For more information on Dr. Cohen click here.


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

Glow in the Dark Mini-Putt, March 25, 2026

It is that time again....Pick up your putter and glow in the dark as you putt your way through the colourful indoor world of mini-putt. Join us once again for 18 holes of fun at Putting Edge in Whitby.

Come join us for a fun afternoon playing mini-putt in the dark. Wear something white if you want to see yourself glow. We will be playing in groups of four which will be arranged as you arrive. 

This is a self-drive/carpool event.

For full details and to register for this event, click here.

Little Canada - Rescheduled to
April 21, 2026

This event has been rescheduled from the original January date.

Little Canada is a unique visitor attraction in the heart of Toronto that tells the stories of Canada and showcases the country’s cities and landscapes through the art of miniature.

For full details and to register for this event, click here.

Registration will begin
Saturday, March 14, 2026

Durham York Energy Centre, May 6, 2026 

Find out what happens after the trucks take away our garbage and recycling. Join us on a free tour of the Durham York Energy Centre, where waste is turned into something useful, and learn how renewable energy is generated from residual waste. Attendees will be informed of dress regulations before the event.

This is a self-drive/carpool event.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!"

For full details and to register for this event, click here.
Registration is currently full.  Feel free to add your name to the waitlist.



Activity Groups


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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
            Chow Mein Asian Noodles – Veggie
            Courtesy of Patricia Bolger

            This is the Chow Mein Asian Noodle dish that I took to our February 12th, PROBUS 17th Anniversary Potluck.

            I think it was a hit because there was only a noodle or two left in the tagine. In this particular recipe, “The Big Guy” and I have written across the top of the recipe, “WoW! I like it!” I think it’s his writing!

            For the complete recipe click here.


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