Co-Presidents' Message: September 2024
Welcome back everyone to another interesting year of Probus meetings. We hope you have had a lovely summer. Plenty of rain, but look how green everything remained! We had a lovely summer and enjoyed our trip to Alaska and the Yukon.
We have enjoyed our term as Co-Presidents. It started out challenging, and we owe a big thank you to all the Probus members who made us welcome in our new role. We also add that the encouragement we received from the members of the Management Committee was truly a great help. If you are asked to take a position on the Management Committee please know that you will be well supported by all the committee members. We welcome Nancy Holmes as our Club’s new President and we now move on to the position of Co- Past Presidents. We hope that you will enjoy the upcoming very interesting Guest Speakers at our future meetings.
Membership fee renewals are due September 1st. For those paying by e-transfer please make sure that your e-payment is addressed correctly to the following email address; please note there is no “r” at the end of “treasure” in the email address
slptreasure@gmail.com
Please also check out our Probus website as it is full of great information. slprobus@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing everyone in person at our September 18th Annual General Meeting. Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
Jim and Sandra Gilmour, Co-Presidents
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.
Birthdays:
September:
Doris, Sept. 1; Janet R. Sept. 10; Linda H. Sept. 11; Bob H. Sept 16; Jim G. Sept. 17; Karen M. Sept. 19; Catherine M. Sept. 24
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.
June 10th at Walter's Theatre and Dickens Pub: 
Music was GREAT!! Lunch at Charles Dickens Pub enjoyed by all.
June 19 - Luncheon at the Hyland Country Club:
September 25- Petrolia Theatre. Fiddler on the Loose with lunch at "Actors". SOLD OUT! , 
SOCIAL EVENTS AND INTEREST GROUPS
Lots of opportunities for “Fellowship, Friendship and Fun” are being shared by the Social Committee at our Probus meeting September 18th. We are excited to present our upcoming schedule of events for the fall as well as offer five new interest groups.
Join us September 18th for details about the new activities. Further information will be available shortly on our website as well as in the next newsletter.
Don’t forget to bring your calendar and cheque book so that you can secure a spot!
Marg Dean – Coordinator of Special Events
Interest Groups:
Participate - Volunteer - Have Fun!
Dine Out:
The next Dine Out is Wednesday, September 4 at the VIETNAMESE HOUSE restaurant.
Located at 1074 Dundas street east (across from Kellogg's. Parking is behind the restaurant off Dorinda street
Please email Or call Nancy G.
The cut off is Friday August 30. a.m..
Wednesday, July 3rd, Bernie's Restaurant and Bourbon Peach Tea. A good time was had by all!! 
Pot Luck: 
3rd Tuesday of the month 12 p.m. in member's homes. 8 maximum.
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 Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. 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.
2nd Euchre Group:
4th Tuesday of the month. Contact Louise M. 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 Janice R. 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 - Out of Towners:
We have 3 exciting events underway. We are organizing an event in November for Christmas at Casa Loma, lunch and time at the Distillery District.
September Speaker: 
David Hicks - Cambodian Jungle School
David “Dave” Hicks is a man devoted to his family: father, grandfather, great-grandfather and now recent newlywed, to Judith. After a lengthy career in education, Dave moved on to services and health care for seniors, becoming the Chair and Director of OANHSS (Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors). Dave is a lifelong volunteer with his church and leader in his service club. His involvement with a project to create clean water wells in Cambodia led to the building of their first jungle-located school.
Upcoming Speakers:
Oct. 16 – Catherine Janssen, Award-winning Creator of BRACAshirts Nov. 20 – Jean Alice Rowcliffe, Nanny to the British Royal Family
We strive to make our Club the best possible for everyone. If you have a suggestion to enhance our Club, a speaker you would like to hear on a specific subject, or a concern, please send it to our general mail box:
southlondonprobus@gmail.com
Probus Members have a lot of experience, knowledge, and skills. Share your talents by volunteering for a position on Management or with any of our many groups.
Meet More People - Make More Friends – Help Make Your Club the Best it Can Be!!!
MEET YOUR EXECUTIVE:
Past Presidents: Jim & Sandra G.
President: Nancy H.
Vice President:
Treasurer: Mike S.
Recording Secretary: Liz G.
Newsletter Editor: Brigitte Davidson
Membership Co-Ordinator: Nancy F.
Social Event Co-Ordinator: Marg D.
Cheer Designate: Marg C.
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