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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 22 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

January 11th, 2024, HMS Ajax Room

This will be our Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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

Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m.


January Speaker

Jeremy Bertrand - Senior Program Advisory Specialist | Ministry of Finance

Find out which tax credits and benefits you and your family may qualify for.  Jeremy will help demystify these programs.  Jeremy delivers his seminars with humour and enthusiasm.

Click here for more information on Jeremy and 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 Convenor of the event 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

2023 ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE HOLIDAYS - DECEMBER 7

Registration is closed

The celebrations will begin at Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent,
Ajax, at 
11:30 a.m:

11:30 to 12:30 p.m. - Social Hour

12:30 to 2:00 p.m. - Lunch

A PREMIUM CASH BAR will be available as well as non-alcoholic cold beverages including assorted pop, assorted juices, and non-alcoholic beer.

There will be raffle prizes and Deidrey Francoise, a well-known entertainer, will lead us in a sing-along.



GLOW-IN-THE-DARK MINI-PUTT
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024
75 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY

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.

Date:          Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Time:         2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cost:          $14.25

Location:   75 Consumers Drive, Whitby

This is a self-drive/carpool event.

For more details and to register
Go to the Event

15TH ANNIVERSARY – POTLUCK LUNCH

February 2024 will be our club’s 15th anniversary.

On February 8, to celebrate, with the many friends we have made over the years, we are planning a potluck lunch following our February General Meeting.

Date:               February 8, 2024

Time:              11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 (time to be confirmed)

Location:       Ajax Community Centre


For more details on how to participate
Click on the Event

COURT WHIST - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 - AJAX CENTRAL LIBRARY - ROTARY ROOM

Come and join our PROBUS friends, and play this fun card game - no experience required. Instructions will be provided.

Date:          Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Time:         2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost:          $5.50

OH! By the way, there will be PRIZES! Come out and try to win one.

This is a self drive or carpool event.


For more information and to register
 Go to the Event

STEEL MAGNOLIAS – SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024 - SCARBOROUGH VILLAGE THEATRE

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. 

Registration will begin on January 1, 2024.

Date:          Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time:         2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost:          $20.00

This is a self drive or carpool event.


For more information and to register
 Go to the Event

TRAVEL

For any of the following excursions please contact Shirlie Van Putten at shirlievanputten@rogers.com or call 905-619-8583.

Day Trips

Wednesday, December 13 – A Christmas Carol

Ebenezer Scrooge is back! Nestled in the heart of the ultimate Christmas village, the charming holiday favourite A Christmas Carol returns to the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre. It’s the perfect annual reminder of what Christmas is all about. Arrive feeling “Bah, humbug!” and leave full of warm, fuzzy Christmas spirit.


For more details Go to the Event

Activity Groups

If you are interested in joining a group, we look forward to hearing from you! Please reach out to Bev Waite at bev.waite@outlook.com

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

Food & Drink

See updates from:

The Breakfast Club 

Dinner is Served **

Let's Eat **

Nibbles at Night **

Table Talk  **


Fitness & Fun

See updates from:

Billiards 

Bowling **

Indoor Golf **

Nordic Pole Walking **

Outdoor Golf **

Wednesday Walking **


Member's Corner

News

  • Group Leaders - Assistance
    for 
    virtual Group Meetings
  • Age-Friendly Walking Study
  • Library Bridge (Schedule)
  • Ajax Seniors Club


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

      Sharing Our Recipes

      Courtesy of Patricia Bolger

      CREAM CHEESE MINTS

      I found an old-time recipe called Cream Cheese Mints that my Aunt Millie used to make every December. The hoard of cousins that arrived for dinner on December 25th would just devour these little morsels by the handfuls.

      These Cream Cheese Mints also make a lovely sweet treat from your kitchen for a friend or neighbour.

      Go to Recipes



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