President-Elect Message:

Welcome everyone to our Clubs October 2026 meeting.

October is a particularly special month for all of us, as October is Probus Month. It is time for us to celebrate what Probus represents.

One of the great strengths of our Probus Club are the friendships that develop beyond our monthly meetings. Whether through outings, interest groups, coffee gatherings, travel or simply a friendly conversation.

Probus began with an idea to bring together retired, and semi retired people who may be looking for friendship, conversation, activities, and new experiences.

Here at our club, we see the benefits of Probus every time we meet. We have the opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new ones, hear interesting speakers, participate in activities, and outings, or simply enjoy each other’s company.

As we celebrate Probus Month, I encourage each of us to think about what Probus has brought into our lives. For many of us, it has provided friendships that may never been developed, and opportunities to try things we not have experienced on our own.

Our management team is enthusiastic , passionate, and dedicated, all of these attributes will make my position as your new President much easier. Our Past President Nancy Holmes has been a wonderful role model for me, and I will endeavor to keep our Club thriving, and looking positively to the future. 

Our featured speaker for October 26 is Guillermo Rishchynski who has had an extensive career with the Government of Canada, holding positions as an Assistant Trade Commissioner. In Ottawa he served the Department as Deputy Director, Latin America, and Director Team Canada Task Force.

So as we enjoy our Thanksgiving celebrations, let us be thankful for our families, our friends, and our continued good health.

I look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting on Wednesday 21st October.

Moira C.
President Elect

Share the Wealth:  Please buy your tickets when you arrive for the Meeting on October 21st, 2026, as the sales end at 10:50 am., and the winner is announced after coffee break.  The tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. 

The winner on Sept 16, 2026, was Linda Deckert who received $ 98.

Marg Dean, Social Events Coordinator

HELPFUL INFORMATION WHEN REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT

1. Information on Events and Interest Groups is available at our General Meetings, in the monthly Newsletter and on our website  www.southlondonprobus.ca

2. Interest Groups and most events are open to members only unless specified that you are welcome to bring a guest.

3. Register and pay for upcoming events at our General Meetings. Cheques payable to: Probus Club of South London E-Transfers payable to slptreasure@gmail.com
Note: “treasure” not “treasurer”
Include your name, name of guests and the event in the memo section
Please, no cash nor post-dated cheques

4. NEW REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT POLICY
No event registration will be accepted without receipt of a 1) cheque or 2) e-transfer.

5. All payments are subject to confirmation of receipt by the club treasurer

6. Cancellation Policy: There are NO REFUNDS. Should you need to cancel, please try to sell or give away your ticket.

7. Transportation to Events: You are responsible for your own transportation.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO “GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED” by joining fellow Probus members in the upcoming events.    

CITY EXPLORERS – NATURE AND HISTORIC WALKS

Walks led by Phil Waller occur during April, May, June, September and October, the 4th Wednesday at 10:00 am.  

SNAKE CREEK

Date: Wednesday October 28, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM (Please arrive by 9:50)

Location: Meet in the parking lot of the Museum of Archeology (MOA) 1600 Attawandaron Road.

Parking: Park at the east end of the lot so we do not interfere with MOA staff and patrons

Directions: Attawandaron Rd is off Wonderland via Attawandaron Gate

Description of Walk: Snake Creek constantly meanders, hence the name Snake Creek. It drains into Medway Creek. It is a deep valley surrounded by hardwood trees. It is very pretty with two hills.

Length of Walk: approximately 90 minutes

Optional lunch following the walk at Bernies in Sherwood Forest Mall 1225 Wonderland Road at Gainsborough.

Weather: If cancelled due to rain, you will be notified by email by 8:30 AM. the day of the hike

Registration: at the meetings (Sept. 16 or Oct. 21) Limit -15Probus members

Contact Person: Please notify Brigitte D. if you are unable to attend.

FREE TOUR – LONDON MUSLIM MOSQUE

Date: Thursday October 29, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM (Please arrive by 10:50)

Location: 151 Oxford Street West, London, Ontario

Parking: Enter mosque grounds from Summit Avenue. Additional parking at the back of the building. Access building through Entrance C

Dress Code: Modest and respectful attire. Shoe removal. Lowering of voices.

Limit of Probus members: 25

Deadline: October 21 st

Optional Lunch: nearby restaurants for those wishing to have lunch together following the tour

Organizer: Nancy H.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF MIDDLESEX

Free Tour of Humane Society of Middlesex

Date: Monday November 23, 2026

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location: 1414 Dundas Street, London, Ontario (one block east of Highbury on left side before tracks – parking in front)

Limit of 15 Probus members

Deadline for Registering: at the meeting Wed. Nov. 18

Optional Coffee in the area following the tour

Organizer: Ronalee P.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON 

Date: Monday December 7 th (Family & Friends are Welcome)

Time: 11:30 Cash Bar 12:00 Turkey Dinner 1:30 Entertainment & Door Prizes

Location: Highland Golf Club, 1922 Highland Heights, London

Cost: $57.00 – includes tax and gratuity

Entrée: Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, dessert (crème brulee) coffee or tea

Payment: $57.00 payable by cheque or e-transfer

Cheque payable to Probus Club of South London

E-Transfer payable to slptreasure@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy: There are NO REFUNDS. Should you need to cancel, please try to give away or sell your ticket.

Organizer: Gail C.

A fun and easy way to make new friends is by joining one or more Probus Interest Groups listed below: Coffee Mornings  Walking Group Investment Club Dine In Euchre Dine Out Book Club City Explorers Rummikub Out of Towners Games Silver Screeners It’s easy to participate in a new interest group. Contact Marg D. or sign up at a General Meeting. When there are enough signatures to form a new group, Marg will set up an initial meeting to decide on the format of YOUR NEW GROUP.  You’re ready to go for “Fellowship, Friendship & Fun” (our Probus motto). For Information on INTEREST GROUPS with PHOTOS click  HERE or consult our Probus Website.

Note: For October 7th, 2026, Dine Out Photos at Mustang Sally's click HERE. (Convenor Ronalee P.) 

Interest Groups - Update

SILVER SCREENERS:

For its first outing, the new Silver Screeners group met at the Hyland Theatre on September 28th to view Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson in the role loosely based on Chris Hansen and the TV show To Catch a Predator. The film was rated “84% Fresh” by [movie review site] Rotten Tomatoes.

The group then moved to the Village Room at Wortley Roadhouse for lively discussion and good food. While the film received mixed reviews and was at times difficult to watch, everyone seemed to agree that Pattinson was excellent.

We look forward to meeting again at the Hyland on Monday, October 26th. If you would like to join us, the signup sheet still will be available at the General meeting.
[If you might be interested, or have other questions, please contact group leaders Susan W.  or Nancy H.] 

Post General Meeting Lunch: After the General Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, all members are invited to join us for lunch at Milestones (south location) 3169 Wonderland Rd S., London

PAST EVENTS:

Ontario District #5 Meeting Sept 22, 2026

On September 22nd, 2026, a well-attended meeting took place at the Legion in Grand Bend, Ontario, organized by our new District #5 Director, Bill Pike (photo LHS, email: billpike3@gmail.com).
For more photos click HERE.

Club members exchanged ideas with others in similar roles, made plans for the future, and built valuable connections.

The following Management Committee members from  Probus Club of South London attended the Ontario District #5 Meeting: Nancy H., Mike S., Marcel D.

Attending Members (68 Club reps) were also introduced to Probus Canada’s strategic planning and the upcoming 40th Probus Anniversary.

PROBUS Canada marks 40 years in 2027, celebrating its founding in 1987 and its growth into a national organization serving around 40,000 members across 261 Clubs.

Historical Context
PROBUS originated from retired Rotarians in the UK and maintains strong ties with Rotary.

The 40th anniversary underscores PROBUS’s mission of fellowship, friendship, and fun for retired and semi‑retired Canadians. 



London Police Headquarters Sept 23, 2026

Photo of the Suspects being admitted at the Police Headquarters!

Name of the Probus Members (from left to right starting at the backrow): John B., Howard W., Sharon R., Brenda H., Nancy H., Marg C., Donna Jean I., Marcel D., Aux Officer Farhat.

Many thanks to Aux Officer Farhat for the fantastic tour of the facility, and to Brigitte D. for organizing this event.

For more pictures click HERE