Please meet on the accessibility train that has a ramp. We will then walk from Union Station to The St. Lawrence Market (approximately 1 Km)
Lunch: 11:45 am HOTHOUSE Restaurant located at 35 Church St Toronto
www.hothouserestaurant.com 416-366-7800
Bruce Bell Tours is a unique guided walking tour of the St. Lawrence Market area in downtown Toronto. This is a walking tour, but apparently not too much walking. Please see link above for additional information about the tour. The Market tour will take approximately 90 minutes. We will then enjoy lunch at the HOTHOUSE restaurant.
Bruce likes to keep the groups to about 20 to be sure everyone is able to hear him speaking.
Registration will take place at the April and May general meetings, or you can contact Bev Waite at bev.waite@outlook.com or Lorna Smith at lsmith1@bell.net if you are interested.
New
ST. Lawrence Market - Guided Tour
Date: May 25th
Cost of tour: $25 per person
Departure Time & Transportation: Travel by GO Train - Leaving Ajax on the 8:22 am train, Pickering at 8:27 am or station of your choice.
June
July
You can dance! You can jive! But even if you can’t, you can still have the time of your life when you join Westben and a barnful of fabulous singers and musicians for the rollicking return of the musical review of all your favourite ABBA hits. This is a self-drive/carpool event. You can opt to attend the show only or participate in both the show and dinner. Please specify when signing up as we need a firm count for dinner reservations.
Dinner after show: optional at The Mill Restaurant and Pub, Cobourg Creek Golf Course, 990 Ontario Street, Cobourg
Sign-ups will be available at the May PROBUS general meetings. For any questions, please contact the convenor, Maria Bawcutt, at bamb63e@gmail.com
SHAW FESTIVAL
Presents “Importance of Being Earnest” & “Damn Yankees”
June 21 – 22, 2022
Niagara on the Lake
Your Tour includes:
• Guided tour of Whistling Gardens (see the peonies)
• Picnic lunch
• One night stay at Holiday Inn in Niagara on the Lake with breakfast
• Orchestra level ticket to “Importance of Being Earnest” & “Damn Yankees”
• Visit to Niagara-on-the-lake
• Driver’s tip
Cost $499 + hst double occupancy / call for single pricing
For more information or TO BOOK – Call Shirlie 905-619-8583; shirlie@hnatravels.com
NON DURHAM WEST PROBUS CLUB EXCURSIONS/EVENTS - HNA TOURS
Discover your Capital!!!
Thursday, May 19th to Saturday, May 21st, 2022
For those paid by April 1st
Highlights of the tour:
DAY ONE: Diefenbunker Cold War Museum
DAY TWO: City Tour followed by:
• Rideau Hall
• Royal Canadian Mint
• Tulip display at Dow’s Lake
• National Art Gallery
• Museum of History
DAY THREE: Canadian War Museum/ Rideau River Afternoon Cruise YOUR TOUR includes:
⮚ Return transportation by deluxe highway motor coach
⮚ Two night’s accommodation at the Historical Lord Elgin Hotel – ideally located downtown
⮚ Admissions to attractions listed as “Highlights of the Tour”
⮚ Free time to explore the famous Byward Market, for shopping or dining at your leisure.
⮚ Two breakfasts and one lunch
⮚ Services of an HNA Travels Tour Director
COST: $699. per person/double occupancy + HST Single occupancy $929 + HST
Non-refundable deposit of $ 300. Upon booking – Balance due April 1st, 2022
TO BOOK – Call Shirlie 905-619-8583; shirlie@hnatravels.com
CANCELLATION INSURANCE is always recommended, please contact
SANDERSON TRAVEL INSURANCE 1-877-226-8728 and tell them HNA Travels sent you!
HNA Travels - Heatherington & Associates
TOUR AND EVENT PLANNERS
219086 Ontario Inc. 55 Holitman Drive, Ottawa, K2J 2K1
1-877-672-3030 416-746-7199 613-843-9900
www.hnatravels.com TICO # 50017223
ABBA MIA at Westben
Date: Thursday, July 21st, 2022
Show Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Westben Performing Arts Theatre, 6698 County Rd. 30 North, Campbellford
Cost: $53 each, theatre only
BRUCE BELL TOURS http://brucebelltours.ca
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1,000 Island Boat Cruise – Kingston https://www.1000islandscruises.ca/
Date: Wednesday June 22nd, 2022
Cost: $125.00 – includes bus driver tip (members leave tip for lunch server based on $45.00 meal)
Time: 8:30 am – leave Walmart parking lot – Coach Canada bus (please arrive at 8:15 am) The bus ride will be approx. 3 hours which includes a comfort stop to and from Kingston. Approximate return time is 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
Lunch – The 2022 menu is now available!
Mixed salad greens, choice of entrée: Braised beef ribs, chicken korma or sweet potato lasagna and dessert. Please advise any dietary restrictions or mobility concerns at time of signing up. See 2022 lunch menu on their website. https://www.1000islandscruises.ca/dining/lunch/queenlunchmenu/
Boat Cruise: Boarding at 12:00 pm and departs at 12:30 pm The cruise will be 3 hours returning to wharf at 3:30 pm. We will board the bus at 4:00 pm for our return trip back to Ajax.
We will be taking a Coach Canada bus to Kingston for a 3 hour glass topped 1,000 Island Cruise. On board we will have a delicious lunch while watching the scenery. If you are attending the virtual meeting, please contact Deborah Barbisan or Lorna Smith to arrange for cheque drop off. Tickets are still available until the end of the May general meeting.
Convenor: Deborah Barbisan dbarbisan@sympatico.ca
Lorna Smith lsmith1@bell.net
May
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)
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9 and Dine Golf Tournament
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Location: Royal Ashburn Golf Club in Ashburn.
Address: 9995Myrtle Rd W, Ashburn 905-686-1121
Time: Arrive at 3:00 pm for Shot-gun start at 3:30 pm.
After a 2 year hiatus, the much enjoyed PROBUS Golf Tournament is back. As in previous years, you will have the option of golf, cart and dinner, ride only and dinner or dinner only.
Bottled water will be provided on each cart. Sign-up started at the May General meeting. We hope to fill all 72 golf slots. To ensure we are able to fill the roster, beginning in June we will make the tournament available to other PROBUS groups, so sign up early to confirm your spot.
Convenor Juanita Hogg Devine aj.devine@sympatico.ca 416-444-2257
Costs:
Golf, cart & Roast Beef - $125.43
Golf, cart & Pasta with shrimp or pasta vegetarian - $114.13
Ride only & Roast Beef - $68.93
Ride only & Pasta with shrimp or pasta vegetarian - $57.68
Dinner only - Roast Beef - $51.98
Dinner only - Pasta with shrimp or pasta vegetarian - $40.68
The prices above include HST and gratuities.
Annual BBQ/Picnic
Date: Wednesday June 29th
Location: Cullen Central Park
Address: 4999 Cochrane St. Whitby
Cost: $18
Time: 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
BBQ – Catered BBQ consisting of hamburger and/or sausage, salads, dessert and drinks.
Come and finally have a chance to socialize with the group in an outdoor setting.
Play some games and share some delicious food.
All welcome! Covered Shelter will accommodate everyone. Rain or Shine!
Directions to Park: Taunton Rd W and Cochrane St (west of Brock St Whitby)
North on Cochrane past original 1st entrance to park
Continue on Cochrane to the newly built houses and you will see the large parking lot on your right.
Sign up at the June general meeting or contact Dale Thomas at dalethomas@sympatico.ca or Lorna Smith at lsmith1@bell.net
August