Have you seen the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto? The museum is located at 77 Wynford Drive in Toronto (Eglinton Ave E and Don Valley Parkway area). We need to determine if there is an interest in this event since we will need to put down a 50% deposit to secure a booking. There will be a spot at the back of the room at the September 8th general meeting to indicate your interest.
Date: Thursday November 17th or Saturday November 19th (keep in mind that there will probably be less traffic on a Saturday).
Cost: $24 which includes admission fee and a private tour.
This would be a self drive or carpool event. We would then return to the Durham Region for dinner at a local restaurant (to be determined) (optional). Check out their website to learn more about this interesting museum https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/index.html
Convenors: Pat Bolger pbolger@rogers.com and Sharon Fenn slf809@hotmail.com
AGA KHAN MUSEUM
Turn left into the parking lot and park in the west end of the lot. We will gather in groups of no more than 15 (park rules without a permit) on the south side across from the parking lot under the trees. Social members will assist with directing you to the right area.
Bring your own chair, snack and beverage.
Lawn Games: Let's have some fun. If you have any lawn games such as lawn darts, croquet, bocce ball etc. please bring them along so we can have some safe outdoor fun with our PROBUS friends. Hand sanitizing wipes will be available.
Weather: Let’s hope for good weather. You don’t need to notify us that you are coming so you can decide if the weather suits you. If the weather is looking bad an email will be sent out from Durhamwestprobus@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing everyone for socializing and games.
Convenors: Maria Bawcutt bamb63e@gmail.com and Ann Buffett annbuffett28@gmail.com
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REMINDERS: There are NO REFUNDS if you sign-up for an event & are unable to attend. You may have someone go in your place by getting payment from them & notifying the Convenor of the event of the change along with the name & phone number of the person replacing you.
PLEASE BRING YOUR CHEQUE BOOK as you must pay for the event at the time of sign- up.
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Be aware that many people are very allergic to scents so please DO NOT wear perfume or aftershave to gatherings.
Some of our members are unable to drive but would like to participate in social events. If you are planning on driving to an event and are willing to share your ride with someone who is unable to drive, please contact the event convener and let them know your availability. Likewise, if you need a ride, contact the event convener, and let them know so they can match you up with a driver.
June
July
Annual BBQ/Picnic
Little CanadaOn Thursday April 21st a group of 17 people ventured to downtown Toronto to see Little Canada. Everyone had fun reminiscing of famous landmarks in the regions of Niagara, Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ottawa, and Quebec. We then enjoyed a meal at the famous Spaghetti Factory
Putting Edge Outing - February 22nd, 2022
Our first PROBUS social function of the year was a trip to Putting Edge in Whitby. There were 30 members who were eager to get out and socialize again. We had a great time challenging ourselves on the colourful mini putt course. A few cheers were heard as people scored those rare Hole in Ones!! (Overshadowed by the moans of those who just missed the hole)
The Westben performance of ABBA Mia did not disappoint our members on Thursday July 21st in Campbellford. We listened to ABBA songs such as "Take a chance on me", "Thank you for the music" and "Mama Mia". Many were singing, humming along, tapping our feet or even up dancing. After this great show many drove to The Mill Restaurant at Cobourg Creek Golf Course for a very enjoyable dinner with lots of chatter. Thanks to Maria Bawcutt and Sharon Fenn for organizing this event.
Earlier Events
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The PROBUS Club of Durham West - Annual Holiday Luncheon
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Location: Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario
Cost: $40 Members, $50 Guests
December
The annual BBQ/Picnic was held at Cullen Central Park in Whitby on Wednesday June 29th. Many members participated in lawn games, enjoyed catching up with friends and answering some Canadian trivia. We enjoyed a catered lunch of BBQ chicken, sausage, salads and desserts. A good time was had by all. Thanks to Dale Thomas and her team for organizing this event.
September
St. Lawrence Market May 25th
Ten PROBUS members joined Bruce Bell of Bruce Bell Tours at the St. Lawrence Market and learned about the history of the market, and the surrounding area.
1,000 Island Boat Cruise - June 22nd
Our first bus outing since the pandemic was a great success. A bus filled with cheerful chatter left for Kingston to venture out on the waters for a cruise of the 1,000 Islands. Thanks to Deborah Barbisan for organizing this outing.
Lucy Maud Montgomery Manse and Church in Leaksdale
Date: Wednesday September 14th
Location: 11850 Durham Regional Rd 1 in Leaksdale
Arrival Time for tour: 10:00 am - once guided tour is done, we can do a self tour of the church and grounds
Lunch: 11:30 am - consists of sandwich, scone and tea
Cost: $20.00 per person
September General Meeting is the last chance to sign up!
We are excited to announce that we are planning an outing to visit the Lucy Maud Montgomery Manse and Church in Leaksdale. Approximately 10 kilometres north of Uxbridge. Allow approximately 1 hour to get there.
The Leaskdale Manse, in Uxbridge, Ontario, is a National Historic Site of Canada which offers visitors remarkable access to the life of famed Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery during the 15 years she called Leaskdale, Ontario home. Whether you’ve read her work or not, you’ve got to respect the sheer volume of content that she was able to produce, and the remarkable impact that it’s had on people all over the world. In her lifetime, she published over 20 novels, over 525 short stories, over 500 poems, as well as 30 or so essays. That sounds like the stats of a small publishing house, let alone one person!
https://lucymaudmontgomery.ca/
Biogas Tour
Date:Thurs Sept 1st
Time: 10:30 am
Location: On Zoo Road - on the east side of Meadowvale, across from the Toronto Zoo
Cost $5.00 per person - free parking
Tour limited to 17 people. Sign up for this interesting tour will be at the July and August general meetings.
Why is this tour unique?
ZooShare's biogas plant is Canada's 1st zoo-based biogas plant--there's none like it! Come with us as we explore how both zoo and food waste can be converted into usable energy to power our homes and buildings!
What can you expect to learn from this tour?
In this tour, we will first cover the history of ZooShare. We will discuss how ZooShare came into existence and how the project was born! After a brief history lesson, we will begin to dive into the magic of the biogas plant. There are 5 main areas of the biogas plant---the receiving zones, the heat exchange/pump room, anaerobic digester, the digestate end storage tank, and the CHP engines. We will walk you through each area and provide the basics as to how the zoo/food waste travels through each system! By the end of the tour, you should have a basic understanding as to how the zoo/food waste travels through each mechanism and is converted into energy!
What do you need for the tour?
As it will be outdoors, you need to dress for the weather...rain or shine. Bring a hat/sunscreen/water
You will be able to climb the stairs of the digester for an overview of the Rouge and the plant. However, the majority of the tour will be on the ground level. If it is very hot, you might want an umbrella for shade, or to bring a lawn chair to sit on during the talk.
Members who are interested are invited to join us for a patio lunch at a location near the plant. Restaurant to be announced at a later date. But we need to know numbers so please indicate your interest when you sign up for the tour.
May
April
February
We are excited to share the details of our Christmas Luncheon on Thursday December 8th at the Ajax Convention Centre located at 550 Beck Crescent in Ajax.
The luncheon will be In lieu of the regular December PROBUS meeting. Social hour will be from 11:30 to 12:30 and lunch will be from 12:30 to 2:00 pm
Menu: Choice of Butternut Squash soup or Gourmet Caesar Salad. Entree choice of roast turkey or blackened salmon or stuffed pepper (vegan), warm apple and peach crumble for dessert, tea or coffee. Gratuities are included. Lunch will be followed by a sing along led by Maria and Bob Bawcutt.
The cost will be $40.00 for members and $50.00 for guests.
Signups will be at the September, October and November general meetings at the sign up table.
Signup forms will be available in the September, October and November newsletter or you can download your form by Clicking Here.
Please bring your completed form to the meeting with your cheque made payable to PROBUS Club of Durham West. Cheques will not be cashed until we have enough people to make this event happen. I encourage everyone to sign up early so we can have a great time together with friends.
Convenors: Sharon Castellarin (sharoncastellarin@bell.net) and Lorna Smith (lsmith1@bell.net)
October
When: Tuesday October 4th at 2:00 PM
Where: Rotary Park, Ajax located at 177 Lake Driveway W.