Welcome 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: Including the most recent PROBUS Canada newsletter. |
Next General Meeting South Entrance Ajax Community Centre, 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)
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Upcoming Events |
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 detailed 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 detailed 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. | For detailed information and to register |
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 detailed information and to register Go to the Event. Registration will open April 1st. |
LET'S GO BLUE JAYS! September 15, 2024 Hello, Durham West Probus Blue Jays baseball fans. Members enjoyed the game in 2023 and indications are that the excitement is still high for this year. For detailed information and to register Go to the Event. |
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 |
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Member's Corner News
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Sharing Our Recipes Courtesy of Patricia Bolger MINI EGG CHEESE CAKE (NO BAKE) This week “The Big Guy” has already eaten a whole Mini Egg Cheesecake. After counting the number of Mini Eggs he has eaten, I should be watching for a fluffy tail and long rabbit ears to be sprouting soon. It was definitely a sweet hit and I’m already thinking of how to make individual cheese cakes that I can just pull out of the freezer for a quick dessert. I found this recipe at thebusybaker.ca and then promptly halved the ingredients so I could make a smaller version for the two “long-sweet-toothed” hungry seniors at my house. The next time I make this cheesecake, I think I will make them in cupcake papers as you can easily keep them frozen for 2-3 weeks. When you shop, make sure you buy the full-fat cream cheese and the regular whipped topping as the fat-free and low-fat versions are cut with additional water and you will find the cheesecake will not set as nicely. Enjoy! |
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