Fourth Probus Club

2016
October
Mariposa PROBUS Club
Photo by K. Burns
Next Meeting
Date: Monday, November 14th, 2016
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Best Western PLUS Mariposa
Inn & Conference Centre
400 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 6J3
Contacts:
President
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1 VP
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2 VP
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
Membership
Newsletter
Outings/Dining Out
Refreshments
Archivist/Historian
Program/Speaker
Keeping in Touch
50/50 Coordinator
Equipment Manager
Sam MacKinnon
Shirley Hoskins
Bill Lathangue
Catherine Hermans
Dianne Sheppard
Brian Pounder
Bruce Miller
Frederika Evanoff
Sue Croft
Ann Burns
Ken Burns
Marilyn Elliott
Muriel Johnson
Keith Elliott
Bill Kamburis
705-329-4788
705-955-0166
705-689-6526
705-242-9624
705-329-3311
705-325-5756
705-325-2588
705-689-4067
705-259-7724
705-325-4316
705-325-4316
705-325-8325
705-325-6060
705-325-8325
705-835-0351
Mailing Address:
http://www.probus.org/canada.htm
mariposaprobus.ca
The PROBUS Club of Mariposa, Suite 341,
3 – 200 Memorial Ave.,
Orillia, ON L3V 5X6
Email:
[email protected]
Editor this issue: Frederika Evanoff
Message from the President
When the month of October arrives, we typically think about the Thanksgiving
holiday.
With friends and family of all ages gathered at our table for the big feast we had a
lively discussion about what we have to be thankful for. As we went around the
table we heard the obvious:
 a roof over our heads
 clothes on our back
 food in our tummies (some being bigger
than others:)
 a few bucks in the bank to pay our bills
 health and our health care system – it
may not be perfect but it’s better than
most
And then a quiet voice said “I’m glad to live in Canada because there is no war
here. I have a Syrian refugee in my class and her life has been horrible – scared,
hungry, cold, homeless, sick. Her life has been the exact opposite of mine.”
This little voice made a big impact. Each of us reflected at what had been said at
our table, the meta message being – count your blessings every day not just at
Thanksgiving and to always share what we have as best we can.
And on a personal note, I’m thankful that I have an enthusiastic and capable
PROBUS executive and committee members.
Sam MacKinnon
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Speaker’s Page
October’s Speaker: Deb Halbot
Deb began by showing us a few of her cameras.
She started her photography ‘hobby’ just about 5
or 6 years ago, using a small point and shoot
camera. Those pictures looked pretty good to us.
Then she showed us the next camera, which has a
pretty impressive adjustable lens, but that soon
was not enough for Deb’s burgeoning interests.
She wanted to take really good pictures of animals
and birds in the wild.
Next she took out of her bag her current and favourite camera, a beautiful camera with a huge arm’s
length lens. A real beauty. We then got to see a wonderful slide show of her beautiful pictures. She
is up at 5 a.m. every morning roaming the countryside looking for whatever strikes her. Beauty and
nature are what attract her, which she captures with extraordinary skill and creativity. We saw
breath-taking pictures of birds, animals, sunrises and sunsets, and an incredible double rainbow. For
those interested in developing their own camera skills Deb encourages you to join the Orillia and
District Camera Club, web site: orilliacameraclub.ca/, whose members are very eager and helpful and
wonderful about sharing their knowledge and experiences. To have a look at some of Deb’s beautiful
work visit her at: http://www.debhalbot.com
November’s Speaker: Brent Thomas, Assistant Fire Chief, Orillia Fire
Department
Topic: Emergency Preparedness and what to do, what to have for 72 hours, what to take if you have
to leave. Also some tips for those of us north of 50 specific to emergency preparedness.
Mr. Thomas has 32 years in emergency services first as a paramedic and then in the fire service. He
has been involved in emergency management throughout his career including being involved on 9/11
at the Hamilton Airport dealing with US planes landing in Canada. He has been with Orillia fire for 2 ½
years as Assistant Fire Chief in charge of Training & Emergency Management.
Upcoming Speakers
Month
Speaker/Organization
Topic
Please submit your ideas, topics of interest and/or names of speakers to [email protected]
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Meeting Dates
November
2016
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 3*
November 14
December 12
2017
January 9
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 7
Terry Batt
Keith Elliott
Leo Aldoroty
Bill Kamburis
Bruce Miller
Reid Drysdale
Lynne Lathangue
Shirley Hoskins
Shirley Harris
Rick Beyers
Maria Dickert
Sue Gurin
Paul McGill
Eva Hennemann
Martin Schumann
Carol Green
Kathleen Portinari
Garry Flynn
Valerie Little
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Nov 4
Nov 5
Nov 6
Nov 6
Nov 9
Nov 10
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 18
Nov 18
Nov 18
Nov 18
Nov 20
Nov 20
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 29
Second Monday of each month
except October when it is the
first Monday due to
Thanksgiving*
Reminder: If you know of someone who would like to check out our club, they are welcome to
attend, but no more than two meetings in a calendar year (regardless of which member they are
accompanied by).
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50/50 Draw
Time to Smile
The total collected was $255.00.
Our speaker, Deb Halbot, drew the
winning ticket
….and the winner of $127.50 was
Lorna Annis
Many thanks to Keith Elliott for
handling the 50/50!!!!
Reminder: The tickets can be purchased
between the start of each meeting, to the
end of the break (prior to the speaker), so get
your tickets early! If you need to leave early,
please leave your tickets with someone since
the money will be presented to the winning
ticket at the end of the meeting.
Please submit your cartoon to; [email protected]
Note: Not all submissions will be used
Help is still needed…
Our club's success depends on volunteers. Please get involved by
volunteering. Please contact [email protected] if you can
offer any time.
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Refreshments
Many thanks to those who
provided goodies for the
October 3rd meeting:
A reminder to those who
volunteered goodies for the
November 14th meeting:
Judy Batt
Marilyn Finucan
Doreen Kelly
Kathi Kerr
Sandy Terry
Janet Doering
Nori Drysdale
Bev Hess
Ava Kovendi
Ginny Miller
Please have your goodies to the meeting by 9:30 – 9:45.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN MUGS TO MEETINGS!!!
Thanks!
– Ann Burns,
Refreshments Coordinator
Please remember to pick up your platters, trays, bags,
cookie tins before you leave the meeting.
Membership
If you have not yet renewed your Membership for 2016/2017 and wish to do so, your Cheque must
be received and in our hands by October 31st. There are no exceptions. November 1st individuals on
our Waiting List will be contacted to fill vacancies created by those who have not renewed.
For those of you who have already done so or alternately advised us you will not be rejoining, thank
you for taking the time to make our task a little easier.
Unfortunately I will not be seeing you next year. I
start off on a new adventure in Kingston,
Ontario. It has been a pleasure meeting and doing
things with all of you over the last 2 years. I hope
and look forward to finding a PROBUS Club in my
new City that’s as entertaining, enlightening and
FUN as ours has been.
Bruce Miller, who frequently assisted me with Membership items, has agreed to step up to the
plate. I know I leave you in good hands.
Bruce can be reached at [email protected] or 705-325-2588.
Debbie Greenspoon
Debbie Greenspoon - Membership Coordinator
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Couchiching Golf Club – Orillia Thursday, October 20, 2016
Join us for lunch on Thursday, October 20 at the Couchiching Golf Club on Peter Street in
Orillia. The Chef has made up a menu selection as follows:
1. Summer Berry Salad w Goat Cheese OR Soup
2. Chicken, Spinach, Sundried Tomato Panini w Goat Cheese OR Ruben Sandwich OR
Mixed Mushroom & Swiss Crepe
3. Chocolate Brownie Cake OR Cheesecake
4. Tea OR Coffee
Price is $31.00 all inclusive.
A sign-up sheet will be available at our October meeting.
Christmas Party 2016
The Mariposa PROBUS Club’s Annual Christmas Party is being
held on November 30th at the Mariposa Best Western in Orillia.
The stage has been set for a traditional turkey dinner with all
the trimmings. Musical and fun entertainment is planned, along
with door prizes, 50/50, etc.
HO HO HO!
November 30th
Best Western has also provided us with a special room rate of
$76.95 + tax, should anyone wish to spend the night. If you are
considering this you should call Best Western at 705-325-9511
by October 29 to make your reservation.
If you have any dietary concerns; vegetarian, gluten free, etc. please let us know as
accommodations can be made.
Tickets are $60.00 per person and are available at the Dining Out table at the November 14
meeting or by calling Marilyn at 705-325-8325.
Watch for further details.
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Marilyn Elliott – Dining Out Coordinator
Mariposa PROBUS Club
St. Paul’s Centre Dinner and Theatre - Saturday, October 29, 2016
The new St. Paul’s Centre is now officially open and Sue Croft has asked me to look after this event.
Double R Productions are presenting “Sadie Flynn Comes To Big Oak”. The presentation is a Norm
Foster hilarious comedy. Strange things begin to happen when Sadie, fresh out of prison, arrives in Big
Oak and meets up with Tom Shaw, a washed up ex-hockey player .
They are offering Dinner and Theatre for a Group Rate of $47.00, all-inclusive. The 3-course dinner
offers a main choice of Pesto Chicken Bake or Maple Salmon. Dinner is at 6:30 – Show starts at 8:00.
We realize this is short notice, however, it does sound like a fun evening. Call Marilyn at 705-3258325 if you wish to join the group.
André Rieu – Thursday, December 1st, 2016
Brian Pounder is working on getting a block of tickets
for this concert at the Galaxy Theatre.
Stay tuned for details.
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PANORAMIC POINT - 2ND ANNUAL APPY PARTY Thursday, October
27 – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. If anyone who has signed up for the October
27 Appy party realizes that it isn't possible to attend, please
telephone Doreen Kelly at 705-327-2937, as we have six people on
the waiting list who would love to take an available spot.
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The November 17th Appy party at the Millers has one spot left so if
you call me, I'll be happy to fill that spot or put you on the waiting
list. Anyone who hasn't picked up directions to the Millers' home
can get them at the November meeting.
What a lovely way this is to get to know our fellow PROBUSians. Happy partying!
If you are interested in hosting an Appy Party, please contact Doreen Kelly at [email protected] or
705-327-2937
World Travel
Sue Croft is working on several trips for our group including;
See the flyers for two of these trips on the following pages:
Don’t delay—book your space now!
Sue Croft 705-259-7724 [email protected]
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10 Day Mediterranean Cruise
Departing May 19th, 2017
Cost: $3199.00 (taxes and port charges included) per person
Cabin Choice: price based on Mid Ship Verandah – Deck 8
(other Cabin types can be requested & quoted separately
including accessible rooms which move quickly & Interior
cabins at a lesser price). Captain’s Club members can upgrade
based on availability.
16 cabins have been reserved—first come, first served. Down
Payment Non-refundable of $960.00 per cabin is due
December 20th, 2016. To hold your booking, there will be a
Service Fee of $50.00 per person + tax charged at time of
booking. This amount will be discounted from your Base Fare
at time of deposit. In the event of cancellation prior to
December 20th, this Service Fee is non-refundable.
This cruise is Agent Accompanied.
Dining: At Leisure
Shore Excursions: to be booked separately
Celebrity Reflection
Itinerary
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Rome, Italy
Sicily
Malta
At Sea
Mykonos, Greece
Rhodes, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Athens, Greece
At Sea
Naples, Italy
Rome, Italy
BONUS: Go Big Promotion
Choice of;
 Complimentary Beverage Package (including alcoholic
drinks) or
 $300.00 on board credit or
 Free Gratuities or
 Unlimited internet access (not recommended)
Sue Croft - -your link to the world!
Flight Centre Associates
100 Creighton St
Orillia ON
Local office phone: 705-259-7724
Head Office: 866-891-2189
[email protected]
Serving and supporting you anywhere, anytime!
CPBC #2790 I TICO#50016384 I OPC#702971
Three night pre stay in Rome:
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3 nights in a 4 star hotel
(breakfast included)
 Full day City Highlights guided
tour with lunch included
 ½ day evening city tour & dinner
 All transfers
FARE: $1638.00 per person (no tax)
Hotel Only rates are available
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT DEAL!
BOOKING BASED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST
SERVED BASIS
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The Best of Ireland and Scotland Tour
Join us for this amazing travel opportunity!
September 9-13 2017-14 Nights
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Ferry from Northern Ireland to Scotland.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi Fi in most countries or alternative
transportation (such as rail journeys)
Hand-picked 4 and 5 star accommodation, 21 meals
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
Optional Experiences and free time
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
VIP entry to many sights
Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
BONUS!
 Pricing based on 2016 prices
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Additional 10% discount on land package if paid in full by Jan 12, 2017
Price:
$4025.00 PP based on Twin, Friends and Family Welcome
Availability:
30 seats
Do not delay-space will move quickly!
Terms: $100.00 pp deposit non-refundable
Contact:
Sue Croft 705-259-7724
[email protected]
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Interest Groups
Bridge
Location: Moose Lodge
Time: 2:00
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: Every three weeks
Next Dates: October 26th
Leader: Lynn Lambert | 705 325 5613 |[email protected]
Membership: Open
Anyone is welcome, regardless of Bridge experience and PROBUS
affiliation! So if you are interested, head to the Moose Lodge.
Creative Stitchers
Next Dates: Check with Trudy Kamburis for Dates and Location
Leader: Trudy Kamburis | 705 835 0351 |[email protected]
Membership: Open
The Creative Stitching group welcomes all PROBUS members who enjoy
any kind of creative work e.g. quilting, needlework, beading,
applique etc. We meet usually once/month in members' homes from 13 pm for socializing, sharing information, and enjoying creative
handwork.
Euchre
Location: Moose Lodge
Time: 2:00 –4:00
Day: Thursday
Frequency: Bi-weekly
Next Date: October 27th
Leader: Sam MacKinnon | 705 329 4788 | [email protected]
Membership: Open
This group is open to members from any PROBUS club plus anyone on
the waiting list.
Golf
Location: Hawk Ridge Golf Club
Time: 9:00am Tee-off time: 9:30am
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: Weekly
Leader: Valerie Little | 416 528 6107 | [email protected]
Membership: Open
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Tennis
Location: Kitchener Park
Time: 8:45
Day: Done until Spring
Frequency: Weekly
Leader: Brian Pounder | 705 325 5756 | [email protected]
Membership: Open
Cycling
Location: Couchiching Beach Park
Time: 10:00am
Day: Wednesday
Frequency: Weekly
Leader: Liz Sulker | 705 325 0031 | [email protected]
Membership: Undecided
Contact Liz for details.
Canoe & Kayaking
Location: Varies
Time: 10:00 am (unless otherwise specified)
Day: Tuesday
Frequency: Bi-weekly
Next Date: Done until Spring Leader: Frederika Evanoff | 705 689 4067
| [email protected]
Membership: Open
Gardening
Leader: Chris Rankin | 705 242-0768 | [email protected]
Next Date: Done until Spring
Location: 1093 Laidlaw Ave, Gravenhurst
Membership: Open
Camera/Computer/Tech Club
Location: Rotary Place
Time: 1:30pm
Day: second Tuesday of every month
Next Dates: November 8th
Leader: Ron Fawn | 705 326 8541 |[email protected]
Membership: Open
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Let us know…….
If you are aware of someone who needs a card or a call, please contact;
Muriel Johnson
[email protected] or 705-325-6060
“Keeping in Touch”
No cards were sent this month.
Member Bios
We now have 146 bios out of 201 members. Thank you to all who have made this a huge success!!!!
We have missed some people! If you know that you were missed, or you can’t remember if you were
included in this bio section, please contact Frederika Evanoff by email at [email protected] or see either
Frederika or Ken Burns at one of the meetings.
If you are away, or would prefer, you can send your bio, and a ‘selfie’ to Frederika at the email above.
Suggestions in the bio are; your hometown, your occupation and interests. We will also continue to ask
at the monthly meetings. It is truly amazing how a little bit of information helps people find things in
common with one another.
Thanks!
Harry Braun
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Retired Structural Engineer
Career – 34 years in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Hobbies – Golf, skiing, genealogy
Orillia since 2014
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On September 20th PROBUS members enjoyed a
dinner at Settler’s Ghost Golf Club. It was a lovely
evening consisting of good food and laughter.
In spite of less than perfect weather, our group of 9 had a most enjoyable day at Niagara on the Lake and
the Shaw Festival.
After a delicious and elegant lunch at the Pillar and Post, some of us had a chance to stroll down the
Main Street.
We attended a performance of Alice in Wonderland. The costuming and sets were amazing and of course
the characters and story are timeless.
After a long day we all arrived back home tired but happy!
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Oh what a beautiful morning!!….. We really lucked in on our Fall Boat Cruise up the Severn River to the Big
Chute. The impressive paddle wheeler quietly sailed across the bay and slipped into the dock on a day when the sky
was a vivid blue with puffy white clouds and the water was like glass, even better, the weather forecast was for a fall
day of 21 degrees.
Up the river we went, through Gloucester Pool and right up to the railway and power dam where the captain filled us
in on a little history. We enjoyed a delicious lunch along the way of chicken parmesan, salad, pasta, vegetables,
mashed potato and some yummy squares for dessert.
Just one little bit of excitement when we hit a dead head log with a horrible thump, then a disquieting silence for a
few seconds, but all was fine and we continued along our way. Unfortunately, the fall colours are not very vivid yet,
probably because of the warm weather we have had
Really a lovely two and a half hours with the great people in our Mariposa PROBUS.
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Upcoming Dates
Please submit any entries for
this Bulletin Board to
[email protected]
Thanks, Frederika
Oct 19
Oct 20
Oct 26
Oct 27
Oct 27
Oct 29
Nov 8
Nov 10
Nov 14
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 24
Nov 30
Dec 1
Left behind
Golf
Couchiching Golf CC Lunch
Golf & Bridge
Euchre
Panoramic Appy Party
St Paul’s Centre
Tech Club
Euchre
General Meeting
Bridge
Miller Appy Party
Euchre
Christmas Party
André Rieu
Someone left behind their cheese
board and knife at the cottage
appy party at Rick Beyers.
If it is yours, please contact Sam
MacKinnon or Rick Beyers.
Mariposa PROBUS Club Member Directory
IMPORTANT
We are updating our Member Directory for our renewal. Please double
check your information in the directory pages and advise Bruce Miller of
any corrections;
[email protected]
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