INTEREST GROUPS
Any Interest Group can be suggested and it only takes someone to lead the group with a sufficient number of members to get it started. Members generally sign up for these ongoing monthly groups during the first months of the club year which begins in September, however new group activities are often formed throughout the year. If you wish to sign up for any group then contact the Interest Group Chair. If you would like to suggest a new Interest Group or Lead a new activity, please contact:
PAT STURCH
who will assist you in getting a group started. Send comments or questions to Pat using
this CONTACT US button
who will assist you in getting a group started. Send comments or questions to Pat using
this CONTACT US button
The information below may only provide a general description and frequency of an Activity. Details and recent updates regarding dates, meeting places etc. can be found in our monthly Newsletter.
Updates are submitted by Group Co-ordinators to the Newsletter Chair John Hand.
***** Only members can join interest groups *****
Newsletters are published approximately in the middle of each month.
Read your monthly newsletter for more Details on Interest Groups
Updates are submitted by Group Co-ordinators to the Newsletter Chair John Hand.
***** Only members can join interest groups *****
Newsletters are published approximately in the middle of each month.
Read your monthly newsletter for more Details on Interest Groups
FILES OF INTEREST FOR EVENTS
Interest by Group
| interest_by_group.pdf |
Interest Group Coordinators and Status
| int_group_coordinator_and_status.pdf |
Interest Group Weekly View
| int_group_weekly_view.pdf |
Interest Group Calendar View
| int_groups_calendar_view.pdf |
Interest Groups by Day
| monday.pdf |
| tuesday.pdf |
| wednesday.pdf |
| thursday.pdf |
| friday.pdf |
| saturday.pdf |
Most activities have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact the Interest Group leader (using your membership list) to see what is happening with
your group, i.e. using ZOOM or other forms of media to keep in touch
Contact the Interest Group leader (using your membership list) to see what is happening with
your group, i.e. using ZOOM or other forms of media to keep in touch
Afternoon Tea Group
Co-ordinator: Pam Hand and Ann Petitt
Co-ordinator: Pam Hand and Ann Petitt
- Meet: 2nd Thursday every month
- Where: Different locations are chosen then information is sent to the group
Art Appreciation 2
Co-ordinator: Deborah Corbett
Art Appreciation 3
Co-ordinator: Teresa Hupka
Co-ordinator: Deborah Corbett
- Description: We meet in September to decide on and plan activities for the year, with everyone providing their suggestions. From October through June, we attend art galleries, museums, and art exhibitions, generally with a lunch. All members take turns organizing a monthly event. Membership currently open.
Art Appreciation 3
Co-ordinator: Teresa Hupka
- This group meets at different times of the month and visits galleries and other art installations
Beer and Boards Group
Co-ordinator: Susan Lotherington
Bid Euchre Moonshots
Co-ordinator: Roy Pettit
Bid Euchre Double Deckers
Co-ordinator: Fran Slat
Co-ordinator: Susan Lotherington
- Life is more fun if you play games – Roald Dahl
- Our group meets on the first Thursday of each month for an entertaining evening of conversation, fun competition and beverages. Group members take turns hosting this BYOB event with the host/hostess providing the snacks and games for all to enjoy. Our group is currently full, however, if you are interested in joining, please contact, Susan Lotherington to be placed on our waiting list.
Bid Euchre Moonshots
Co-ordinator: Roy Pettit
- Meetings are held at members homes on the fourth Friday of the month.
Bid Euchre Double Deckers
Co-ordinator: Fran Slat
- Meetings are held at members homes on the second Monday of the month at 1:30 pm
Board and Card Games
Co-ordinator: Anne Cruess
Co-ordinator: Anne Cruess
- Members meet on at each others homes on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm to play selected games.
Book Nookers
Co-ordinator: Barbara Carroll
Co-ordinator: Fran Slat
Co-ordinator: Jackie Brooks
Co-ordinator: Barbara Carroll
- Meetings are held at a member’s home every second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM.
- Each member participates in the recommendation of books to be read, in leading the follow-up discussions and in hosting meetings.
- We are not strictly all about books – this is a group of light hearted individuals who enjoy sharing and discussing an interesting variety of books as well as the social and fun sides of life!
Co-ordinator: Fran Slat
- We meet once a month at member's homes on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:00 pm to discuss a previously chosen book
Co-ordinator: Jackie Brooks
- Meetings are held at a member’s home every third Monday of the month at 1:30 pm
Breakfast Group (Men's)
Co-ordinator: Steve Bedley and Dave Brooks
Co-ordinator: Steve Bedley and Dave Brooks
- The breakfast will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. Location is chosen at the beginning of the month.
- Time at 9:30 A.M.
Breakfast Club #1 (Women's)
Co-ordinator: Val Randall
Co-ordinator: Carol Cadan
Co-ordinator: Val Randall
- The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 AM (with the exception of June, July, August and December – no meets scheduled during those four months). The restaurant selected for each breakfast is announced in the monthly PROBUS newsletter and an email requesting confirmation of attendance is sent out to members two weeks prior to each meeting. Recommendations and suggestions for breakfast locations are always welcomed. Although almost at capacity membership, a few new members would be accepted. These are fun mornings for our members as they provide some laughs and giggles while ‘breakfasting’ with a group of great gals.
Co-ordinator: Carol Cadan
- This group meets at different locations each month on the 4th Tuesday.
Bridge Marathon
Co-ordinators: Judy Anderson/Karen Lambert
Co-ordinators: Fran Ballard
Co-ordinators: Judy Anderson/Karen Lambert
- Games will be scheduled from October to April and played in each other’s homes. The schedule is a guideline for playing the games and in order to accommodate those with winter vacations please feel free to arrange other dates at your convenience.
- Karen and I will be collecting $8 per person to go towards a prize fund.
Co-ordinators: Fran Ballard
- Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 10:00 am
Chatty Creations
Co-ordinator: Pat Sturch
Co-ordinator: Fran Ballard
Co-ordinator: Judy Bowring
Co-ordinator: Pat Sturch
- Chatty Creations (CC3) will meet the fourth Thursday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
- We have room for a couple more people in our group
Co-ordinator: Fran Ballard
- Meetings are held at members homes every second & fourth Tuesday each month.
Co-ordinator: Judy Bowring
- We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month, from 10:00 – 12:00, at members' homes to work on handwork such as knitting, crocheting, quilting, cross-stitch, rug hooking, etc. Creating an opportunity to socialize, share ideas, and skills.
- The Create and Chat group is currently full but if you would like to be put on the 'wait list' please contact Judy Bowring.
Create & Chat #2
Co-ordinator: Ann Gifford
Co-ordinator: Ann Gifford
- This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at member's homes for a bit of creating and lots of chatting.
- Anyone with a portable craft (knitting, sewing, sketching, zentangle…) This group is currently full. Lunch will follow
Cycling
Co-ordinator: John Patte
Co-ordinator: John Patte
- Members are notified weekly regarding the time and location for the ride for the particular week, which will change from week to week
- The most popular day for cycling is Tuesday; when weather doesn't cooperate on Tuesday, we may go on the Thursday, with notification again by email
- Most cyclists are interested in off-road trails. So, most rides are along a section of the Waterfront Trail between Darlington Provincial Park and Liverpool Road. Which section of the trail we ride may change from week to week
- Some members have enjoyed participating in multi-day trips to ride in more remote locations - we have gone to Niagara-on-the-Lake (2018) and Collingwood (2019); for 2020, we will decide early in the year when we poll cycling group members regarding their preference.
Discussion Group
Co-ordinator: Margaret Hogan
Co-ordinator: Margaret Hogan
- Meet: Every other Tuesday every month to discuss chosen topics
- Where: Via Zoom currently
Double Six Dominos (Men's Group)
Co-ordinator: Mark deSousa
Co-ordinators: Carol Cadan
Euchre & Treats
Co-ordinator: Ann Gifford
Co-ordinator: Mark deSousa
- Meets on second Wednesday of every month alternating at group members houses
- We play in multiples of 4. Individuals can sign up to increase numbers until a group of 4 is formed
Co-ordinators: Carol Cadan
- We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Euchre & Treats
Co-ordinator: Ann Gifford
Garden Group
Co-ordinator: Sylvia Gladman
Co-ordinator: Sylvia Gladman
- Tours of local gardens, parks and botanical happenings. Contact Sylvia to be on the mailing list
Geneology
- Co-ordinator: Barbara Garrow
- Meet: 1st Thursday every month at 11:00 am
Golf Weekly
Co-ordinator: Jack Cadan
Co-ordinator: Jack Cadan
- Once again this year, I will be organizing a weekly golf date for all interested golfers -- male and female, young and younger. The format will follow what I have done in the past. The dates will rotate from Monday to Wednesday to Thursday then start again. It will be one day a week at various 9 hole courses in the area with starting times after 9:00 a.m. Cost will be approximately $20 and there will be no power carts in most cases.
- If you are interested in having your name included on my weekly list, please contact me.
Golf Men's Indoor
Co-ordinator: Steve Bedley
Co-ordinator: Steve Bedley
- Men’s Indoor Golf is every Monday mornings at 9:00 am in the outdoor Golf OFF season
- Please contact Steve for start date. New members welcome
Happy Hour
Co-ordinator: Marilyn Thaxter
This group meets on the second Friday of every month at 3:00 pm at various location to have a cocktail, some appies and a lot of laughs.
Co-ordinator: Marilyn Thaxter
This group meets on the second Friday of every month at 3:00 pm at various location to have a cocktail, some appies and a lot of laughs.
Hikers Group
Co-ordinator: Anne Taylor
Hikes are scheduled in various locations. Group will be informed prior to hike
Co-ordinator: Anne Taylor
Hikes are scheduled in various locations. Group will be informed prior to hike
Mah Jongg
Co-ordinators: Marian Seabrook
Co-ordinators: Marian Seabrook
- We meet on the first and 3rd Tuesdays of the month in the afternoon - Currently over Zoom
Netflix Movie Night
Co-ordinators: Marilyn Thaxter
Co-ordinators: Marilyn Thaxter
- We meet on the 3rd Friday of the month at 7:00 pm to review the movie that was chosen by the group the month before
Paddling Group
Co-ordinators: Lewis Williams
Co-ordinators: Lewis Williams
Savour the Flavour Ladies Lunch Group
Co-ordinator: Fran Slat
We get together once a month on the first Friday at !2:00 noon at different locations
Co-ordinator: Fran Slat
We get together once a month on the first Friday at !2:00 noon at different locations
Taste the World
Co-ordinators: Jackie Brooks and Pat Sturch
Co-ordinators: Jackie Brooks and Pat Sturch
- This group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at chosen restaurants to taste.
- The cuisine of a different country each month.
Travel Buddies
Co-ordinator: Deborah Corbett
Co-ordinator: Deborah Corbett
- Membership open
- Description: A networking group for those looking for someone to travel with -- avoid the single supplement and have someone to share your trips with. Participants provide their contact info and their desired destinations - this is put on a listing that is shared with all members. We also meet for lunch every 2-3 months. The group is open to both men and women. (People who have provided their contact info only will not be added until their destinations have been provided).
Walking
- Co-ordinator: Jack Ballard
- Come on out and join the weekly walking group. We meet every Monday morning at 10 AM ( all seasons) and walk various paths every week. We walk for approximately 60 minutes. It's not necessary to commit to every week, just show up. it’s a great way to meet new people and besides walking is good for you.
Wine Group #1 - Grape Expectations
Co-ordinator: Karen Martin
Meetings are held one the third Saturday evening on a rotational basis at a member’s home to sample wines from around the world.
Wine Group #2 - Vintage Vines
Co-ordinators: Ann Conroy & Ann Pettitt
We meet on Saturday each month to explore different wines and sample an appetizer while having fun.
Wine Group #3 - The Grape Escape
Co-ordinator: Heather Baker
Wine Group #4 - The Wine Trotters
Co-ordinator: Nancy Prout
We meet via Zoom at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month
Co-ordinator: Karen Martin
Meetings are held one the third Saturday evening on a rotational basis at a member’s home to sample wines from around the world.
Wine Group #2 - Vintage Vines
Co-ordinators: Ann Conroy & Ann Pettitt
We meet on Saturday each month to explore different wines and sample an appetizer while having fun.
Wine Group #3 - The Grape Escape
Co-ordinator: Heather Baker
Wine Group #4 - The Wine Trotters
Co-ordinator: Nancy Prout
We meet via Zoom at 7:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month
If you have ideas for other activities, or you would like to be involved in starting an activity then please contact the Interest Group Coordinator, Pat Sturch
