Co-Presidents' Message: April 2024
Hello once again.
We enjoyed another interesting speaker at our March 20thMeeting. In Jane Blackwood’s topic – “ In a Nutshell: Pave the Way for your Power of Attorney and Executor” - she covered a wide range of items that should be documented by every adult. Her presentation generated a lot of interesting discussions. In Jane’s professional life she covered many other areas of possible interest to Probus members and we hope to have her back sometime in the future. A copy of Jane’s handout can be available by request.
Along with Vice President (Nancy H), we attended a District 5 meeting online March 28th. District 5 includes about 20 Probus Clubs covering the area from Windsor to Woodstock and Grey-Highlands to Port Stanley. Representatives of 16 Clubs took part in this meeting. Topics on the Agenda included: Committee Volunteering, Finances and Efforts to increase Club Membership. In general having a website is effective at increasing membership and keeping members informed of upcoming activities and events.
We encourage everyone to make use of our website southlondonprobus.ca
See you all at our next meeting – April 17th.
Jim and Sandra
Share the Wealth: 
Please buy your tickets when you arrive for the meeting as the winner is announced at coffee break. The tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. At the March meeting, the winner was Sandra G. She won $58.00.
Birthdays:
April:
Gail C., April 2nd; Louise M., April 5th; Leonard M., April 8th; Carol H., April 17th; Mark G., April 18th; Roslyn M., April 20th; Bob F., April 26th, June R., April 27th.
Sign up for our Social Events online or in person: 
Register for the events online by clicking on the event in our Calendar, or in person at a meeting, and bring your cheque to the meeting to secure your spot! If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Marg D. or click on the underlined name in the newsletter to gain access to the person's phone # and email.
April 10: There will be 2 tours of the Arva Flour Mill. 10 a.m. - 20 people on the tour then browse in the shop. At 11a.m. -20 people on the second tour then browse/shop. People are encouraged to car pool due to the large numbers and limited available parking spaces. Please note both tours are full.
Turtle Jacks will be set up for early arrivals at 12 noon and the second
tour group will arrive about 12:30 for their lunch.
June 10, Walters Music Venue, 2:00 p.m. is now filled. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Charles Dickens Restaurant, Woodstock, at your own cost. Car pooling is recommended. .
Fun at the Racetrack
Activity Groups:
Participate - Volunteer - Have Fun!
Dine Out:
The next Dine Out is April 3, 2024, at 12:00.
Mint Leaves Indian Kitchen, 1080 Adelaide St., North (southeast corner) (Adelaide and Huron)
519-601-9494
Please email Susan K., by Friday, March 30, 2024, to reserve your spot, email preferred contact, I will email to let you know I got your message, thanks.
Pot Luck:
3rd Tuesday of the month 12 p.m. in member's homes.8 maxim
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For more information, and if interested in being a spare call convenor: Donna Jean I.
Coffee Mornings:
Men's Coffee:
2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. except 4th Monday in December. We meet in Westmount Mall across from Tim Horton's. Contact Larry M.
Women's Coffee:
2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m., except 4th Monday in December. See the photos from our coffee meet ups, in the photo section at the end of the newsletter! Convenor: Shirley . We meet in Westmount Mall across from Tim Horton's.
Investment Club:
The Investment Group will be meeting on at 9:30 a.m. April 18th at Riverbend . Regular meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Newcomers are welcome and are asked to contact Don to confirm the date and time.
Euchre:
4th Thursday of the month (except December) at 1 pm in a member’s home. 8 players maximum plus spares. Usually over in about 3 hours. If interested in being a spare, call Convenor: Gail.
A special Birthday for Gail
2nd Euchre Group:
Contact Nancy F. for more information.
Walking Group: 
Meet every Wednesday except the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Guy Lombardo Parking Lot for a one hour walk.
Contact Person: Geesje
Rummikub –
Rummikub is a game that involves both luck and strategy. It is played with tiles, numbered 1 to 13 in 4 different colours, and is similar to Rummy O. Your mind is constantly working to win the game by getting rid of the tiles on your rack. It is fun and easy to learn, yet can be challenging. We can have groups of two to four per table, with a maximum of 10 players per session.
1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Contact Louise – if interested in being a spare.
Games –
1st Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Contact Linda H. - still require substitutes/spares
Support:
Do you know of a South London Probus member who is having a difficult time (health issue, accident, hospitalization, loss of partner, etc.) and would benefit from receiving a card or a call from our team? If so, please let me know. I will be happy to follow up and/or get in touch with them.
Contact Marg C.
Book Club:
Book Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. except December, July & August in a member’s home. We are currently full. Please call Susan or Liz, if you wish more information.
2nd Book Club:
Book Club #2 meets every 2nd Friday of the month. We are currently taking more members. We meet in members homes except December, July and August. Contact Nancy F. for more information.
Travel Group: 
Our Agawa Canyon 4 day tour begins October 1. All members who signed up for this tour at our meeting on January 8th have now been informed of all the details. Please contact Jim G.
There is, within our Probus membership interest in forming group tours to other destinations, such as Nashville, New Orleans or ????? If you are willing to act as a group leader for these or to another destination please contact Jim G.
Day Trippers:
The team is up and running. We had our first meeting and our goal is to organize out of town day trips. The trips will be structured with the team organizing transportation and others trip where participants gather at the destination in their own transportation and we tour as a group. We have many great suggestions for travel and look forward to fulfilling as many as possible. We are currently researching flexible seating transportation to accommodate smaller groups and as many interests as possible. Most companies require at least a 30 person commitment to arrange any transportation. We have requested quotes for several test destinations to judge if this is a viable cost effective way to travel as a group. We look forward to sharing some great travel and fun destinations. Stay tuned for announcements about our first destinations.
Contact: Janice R.
Speakers:
Our March speaker was Jane Blackwood speaking on the importance of having a Power of Attorney for your Health and Financials in place as well as an Executor. To learn more on how to prepare yourself and protect your loved ones,
1) Google: Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)
2) In the upper right corner 'Search' area, type in" virtual Shoebox"
3) Then click on "Your Virtual Shoebox Guide"
You will find a VERY comprehensive fillable pdf file that you can save to your computer (and print out if you wish).
Upcoming Speakers:
April: Dr. Jean Hewitt, "Aging Wisely".
This presentation looks at the current research on Aging, and what we can learn about this process. It is clear that maintaining independence, as opposed to simply living longer, is the key goal of most Seniors today. How can we increase the chances that we will achieve that goal? Reference will be made to the large Super-Ager study presently going on here in London.
May: Mike S., Probus Member, "Travels Through Life".
March Who Am I Speaker:
Meredith C.
New Members:
L-R Sharron G., Robyn M., Ronalee P., Janice R.
Susan W., Past President
Our wonderful volunteers on our management committee are looking for an infusion of energy and talent! While they would like to keep all the fun to themselves, they are willing to share it with a few members ready to get to work. In particular, we are looking for a Vice President next year! If you might be interested, please contact me, or any of the management committee to learn more about the role!
We strive to make our Club the best possible for everyone. If you have a suggestion to enhance our Club, or a concern, please send it to our general mail box:
southlondonprobus@gmail.com
Editor: Brigitte D.
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