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Posted by Geoff Collier
If you have a cell phone, you can download the Clubrunner App. It's a blue square logo with CR in the middle. With your Clubrunner login, you can instantly pull up a Members list with addresses, phone numbers and email addresses... all with one touch activation. So you can phone another member with one button! Or send them an email the same way! It also provides our Meeting information and mapping for addresses using Googlemaps. If you are interested I can help you download and activate it. Cheers Geoff
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Got a cell phone?
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Geoff Collier
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2026-09-11 07:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 11, 2026
If you need help with Clubrunner (CR), email me at geoff@thecolliers.ca or phone me at 250-319-7188, I'm always happy to support members. Here is what Clubrunner is used for: - We use CR for email communication and collaboration. CR is on a server in Toronto with our friends there.
- As a member, you are able to login to our website to update your info (email address, phone number, etc), to find contact information for other members, to find information about upcoming events, and to view all our Club documents. Our Constitution, Bylaws, Member Lists and all our meeting minutes and financial reports are stored there.
- As a member who volunteers in our Management Group, or equally important, as a Coordinator of one of our Interest Groups, CR can help you keep track of group members and to send group emails about activities and events.
- Do you NEED to login to Clubrunner? No. You will receive all important information directly via email, including our monthly newsletter.
If you have any questions at all about Clubrunner, just email or phone me. Cheers!
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Tips for newer members about Clubrunner
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Geoff Collier
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2026-09-11 07:00:00Z |
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The Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club was created in the fall of 2016, joining 3 other Kamloops Clubs providing social and educational opportunities for Seniors. Our Club meets 9 times a year (no July, Aug and Jan) with a Speaker, and Coffee plus goodies. We enjoy the social time and there's no requirement to attend... neat eh? We do no fundraising or volunteer work, aside from the wonderful members who DO volunteer to make our Club run. Our dues go to running the Club and it's activities. A key piece of our Club are the various Interest Groups. A fun way to meet new people while participating in an activity or common interest. Sound interesting? Join us, or a Probus Club near you.
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Who are we?
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Sean McKenna
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2025-03-20 07:00:00Z |
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Our Theme this month is to come out and enjoy Spring's Arrival The General Meeting on May 4th, 2023 is an opportunity to wear some bright cheerful spring clothes. It should stay warm enough to leave our winter clothes behind!! Guest Speaker: Kristen Wourms from the City of Kamloops is going to talk about the Hiking Trails in City Parks. She will also talk about the work the City does with Nature Interfaces in the City. Outdoor Activity after Coffee Break: Electric Vehicle Show and Tell Some Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club members will have their electric vehicles on display. Come and see the vehicles and ask questions, this is a great opportunity to explore electric vehicles and view some of the options available. The owners will be available to answer questions and to share their love of these vehicles. Vehicles that will be attending: Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf, Volkswagen ID4, Chevrolet Volt - plug in Hybrid , 2023 Toyota BZ4x
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Let's Celebrate Spring's Arrival
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2023-04-25 07:00:00Z |
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General Meeting Guest Speaker for February 2nd, 2023 is Terry - Lynn Stone. Terry-Lynn Stone is the Canadian President of Days for Girls. An international organization where members make and ship sanitary products to challenged countries in order for young girls to be able to attend school. Being President of the Board and having 5 daughters and a background in Ethics, Terry-Lynn has always advocated gender equity. However, it wasn't until she discouvered Days for Girls, she realized how girls were discriminated against over something as natural as their periods. With the help of her Rotary Club she formed the Kamloops Chapter of Days for Girls. After retiring as Editor in Chief of Alive Magazine in 2009, she became Executive Director of the Kamloops Brain Injury Association, joined the Kamloops Rotary Daybreak Club, where she held the position of secretary for 11 years. Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: Kamloops Alliance Church (use entry for the gym)
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Days For Girls
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2023-02-02 08:00:00Z |
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Come and celebrate together with other Club members when Kamloops Grasslands achieves a five year milestone. We are going to use the General Meeting on Thursday November 3rd, 2022 as an opportunity to socialize with friends and celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of our Club. Inga Thomson Hilton, District Representative with PROBUS Canada, will be our Guest Speaker. This will offer an excellent opportunity for members to meet Inga and ask questions you might have about PROBUS. The Activities Coordinators are planning some special treats for this event so come out and share in the fun,
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Fifth Anniversary of Kamloops Grasslands
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2022-10-12 07:00:00Z |
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Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club invites members to attend an In Person Probus Club meeting at our new location at Kamloops Alliance Church. Our meetings will be held in the gym area. Guest Speaker: Will be confirmed TIme: 10:00 a.m. Covid Safety Protocols will be in place. Please bring a mask and be able to show your record of vaccination card.
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In Person KGPC General Meeting
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2022-09-08 07:00:00Z |
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Mike Dedels, TNRD, will be our Speaker. He will be talking about The Grasslands. This is a great opportunity for us to learn more about the natural area where we live.
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ZOOM meeting Speaker: Mike Dedels
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2022-06-02 07:00:00Z |
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Presentation on the history of Emergency Services, how they help in emergencies such as wildfire evacuations , the training offered to help people in these situations, as well as things we should all consider, such as what our insurance covers, having a “grab to go” bag and making provisions for our pets . Date: Thursday, May 5th, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m.
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ZOOM Speaker Meeting with Lyn Arikado, Emergency Services
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2022-05-05 07:00:00Z |
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Presentation about recent scams on the internet, e mails and phone calls. Meeting Date: April 7th, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m.
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Zoom Speaker Meeting: Danielle Diorne, R.C.M.P.
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2022-04-07 07:00:00Z |
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Inviting everyone to attend our Zoom General Meeting with a speaker from Osteoporosis Canada. Time: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022.
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Speaker Meeting - March 3rd, 2022 - Bone Health 101
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2022-03-03 08:00:00Z |
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Speaker: Tangie Genshorak, Executive Director of A Way Home. The mandate of “A Way Home” is to end youth homelessness. Their vision is that all Kamloops youth will have a safe place to call home and will have support to maintain wellness. Meeting date: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
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General Meeting with Speaker - February
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2022-01-07 08:00:00Z |
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A General Meeting with speaker has been scheduled for January this year. Guest: Big Little Science Centre presentation Date: Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
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General Speaker Meeting in January
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2021-12-10 08:00:00Z |
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Welcome to our new Kamloops Grasslands Club members, we invite you to participate in activities and meet other members. There are several Interest Groups running using ZOOM virtual platform. Please check our list to see if there is something that you would enjoy. The December General meeting guest speaker was the Executive Director from People in Motion.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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2021-12-10 08:00:00Z |
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Come and enjoy meeting other Club members in a safe outdoor setting. TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Prince Charles Park 1145 Nicola Street BRING: A lawn chair & hot beverage DRESS WARM Sweets will be provided! Our last Coffee party was fun and offered an opportunity to chat with others face to face. Check your email for the Invitation.
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OUTDOOR COFFEE PARTY IN THE PARK
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2021-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Several Kamloops Grasslands members attended Coffee in the Park on Thursday, September 23, 2021 organized by our Activity Coordinators Merle and Donna. Thank you to Donna and Merle for creating an opportunity for many of us to meet in person and enjoy a lovely sunny afternoon in Prince Charles Park. Our first General Meeting via ZOOM will be on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A ZOOM link will be circulated prior to the meeting. Speaker: Day Jules from Secwepemc Museum Topic: Residential Schools and Reconciliation
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Welcome Back to our Fall meetings
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2021-09-27 07:00:00Z |
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As Covid-19 restrictions are beginning to change, I am adding the current information for member's reference. PHO order on gatherings and events https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictionsPersonal gatheringsExamples of a personal gathering include having friends over to your house or meeting up with friends at a park. Outdoor personal gatheringsUp to 50 people can gather outdoors. For example: - Up to 50 people can gather at a park or beach
- Up to 50 people can gather in the backyard of a residence
Indoor personal gatheringsUp to 5 visitors or 1 other household can visit a personal residence. For example: - Up to 5 people from different households can attend a dinner party at a household of 4 people
- One household of 7 people can attend a birthday at another household of 4 people
Enjoy summer activities and less restrictions.
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Probus Summer Activities and Covid-19 Restrictions
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2021-06-22 07:00:00Z |
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Speaker Meetings and Coffee with Conversation meetings have been planned for May and June, then Kamloops Grasslands will take our regular summer meeting break until September. Information about Speakers and details of the meetings are described below. All the meetings start at 10:00 a.m. Zoom Speaker Meeting: Thursday, May 6th, 2021 Guest Speaker: Doug Smith Doug Smith, is president of the local hiking club and founder of Kamloops Trails. He has been exploring trails in the Kamloops area for over 43 years. Fast forward to today, Doug is now retired spending most of his days outside, hiking new trails or paddling new routes and documenting them on his blog. We will learn many many things from Doug about Kamloops hiking areas & waterways to kayak and nature. Zoom Coffee with Conversation Meeting: Thursday, May 20th, 2021 Guest: Wayne Richardson, Runners Sole - Cancelled Wayne will talk about fitting shoes to you and for your activities. He will be available for discussion and responding to questions about shoes and other sports gear. Zoom Speaker Meeting: Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 Speaker: Isobel Mackenzie, B C Seniors Advocate The Office of the Seniors Advocate monitors and analyzes seniors services and issues in B.C., and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues. Isobel Mackenzie has over 20 years’ experience working with seniors in home care, licensed care, community services and volunteer services. She has been widely recognized for her work and was named B.C. CEO of the Year for the not-for-profit sector and nominated as a Provincial Health Care Hero. Zoom Coffee with Conversation Meeting: Thursday, June 17th, 2021 - Cancelled Facilitator: Eileen Hackett Topic: Having Better Conversations The Coffee and Conversation Meetings will be rescheduled to a later date if we need to continue virtual meetings in the fall. We hope you can join us for these meetings. If you miss a meeting, Ann sends out a link where you can access the recorded information and listen at a later date.
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Upcoming Guest Speakers and Meetings
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Judith Treherne
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2021-04-29 07:00:00Z |
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This story is the story of first meetings between Donna and ClubRunner. It is definitely interesting so far. Interesting can have so many meanings.
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Testing and Learning
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2020-11-15 08:00:00Z |
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Hello Grasslands Probus Members, This posting provides some critically important information regarding Guidelines for Activities and Interest Groups during Covid 19. Please read the attachment very carefully as it is important that these guidelines be adhered to in order to ensure the safety of yourself and others. This information is also available on the Facebook page and has been emailed to you. As it is critical that you receive this information, you will likely receive it multiple times via the newsletter as well. Eileen will also be sharing this with Interest Group Coordinators to share when invitations to events/activities are sent out. Your acceptance of any invitation assumes acceptance to adhere to these guidelines. Additionally, please keep attendance at any function you are at – whether Probus or otherwise – to ensure that contact tracing can be completed. The following will be attached to all email notices/invitations regarding any specific Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club activity and/or participation in an Interest Group.
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By replying to this email, I agree to adhere to these guidelines:
1. Any individual who is feeling unwell OR has been out of the province within the past 14 days OR has been in contact within the past 14days with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 will not participate in Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club (KGPC) activities.
2. At this time, KGPC activities are limited to only those which can occur outdoors, such as: hiking, golf, nature walk, paddling, cycling, motorcycling, walking, or any small outdoor gatherings.
3. Any KGPC activity must adhere to safe social distancing of at least 6 feet (2 meters) between participants at all times.
4. Participants will not carpool with anyone except those with whom they are isolating.
5. No items are to be shared. Participants in KGPC activities must bring their own hand sanitizer, sunscreen, food, water, chair, utensils, materials,and equipment.
6. The number of participants will be limited depending on the activity and the leader’s judgementon the ability to adhere to safe distancing protocols.
7. Face masks ar eoptional, but recommended.
Thanks for your time in reviewing this important message.
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Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club Guidelines for Activities and Interest Groups
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Jane Friesen
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2020-06-12 07:00:00Z |
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2019-10-25 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Laurel Haywood-Farmer on Aug 15, 2019
President's Message The first September I was retired I was unexpectedly surprised by my delight in waking up each morning with no obligation of back to school, back to work, back to negotiating a tighter schedule. September is a glorious month to say hello to renewing our Probus friendships. A commemorative plaque for the Probus Club of Leeds and Grenville states: Our strength is Fellowship Our success is Participation We are enriched by the friends and experiences Grasslands Probus provides us. The club does not oblige you to take part, but we are all better off for it. Your management committee is made up of club members and a successful club is one that benefits from a variety of people participating. This September I hope you enjoy not being back in the old harness, but don't let it exclude you from the rewards of giving back to the club.
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Message from the President
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Laurel Haywood-Farmer
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2019-08-15 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Sean McKenna
Our emailed Club Newsletter - provided wonderfully by Val for the last 3 years - provides each member with an update from the Club, and at the bottom of each newsletter it displays what Interest Groups the member is signed up for! Speaking of Val, she is stepping down, so we need a new Newsletter Editor this fall. Training is provided and support is available always. Folks, it's only 9 Newsletters in a year.... Please step up and help the Club with this. Thanks
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Our Club Newsletter
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Sean McKenna
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2019-04-11 07:00:00Z |
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I was asked today “What exactly is Probus?” And I was off to the races enthusing about a social club, where membership requires no meeting attendance and no participation; but why wouldn't you? When I first heard about Probus in Kamloops, I thought: when I retire, that is the place for me. Imagine a resource of people who live in my community, are free from their work schedule and are looking for new friends with common interests. I love to read advice columns and a common issue that comes up is: My kids are grown, I am now retired and I am ready to live this great new chapter in my life, but I feel lonely. Probus can't make you happy, but it can give you an opportunity to regularly encounter a variety of friendly faces. Soon, you will be running into Probus acquaintances in the ATM line, during theatre intermission, and walking in the park. This year Kamloops Grasslands Probus membership is 150 including Twenty-Four! new members. So, participate and don't wait for a friend to go with you. You have joined a membership of people that want to meet you and do fun stuff together. Maybe I'll see you hot gluing your fingers in a craft club, or asking about last month's guest speaker, or telling me about trying to locate a copy of the Book Club's latest title, or in one of our wonderful nature parks rolling your eyes at my hysterically barking dog. It's always nice to see a friend! Laurel Haywood-Farmer
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Message From Our President
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2018-10-28 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Sharon Rogers
Book Club 1 2017-2018 Eight books read over the year: The Illegal by Lawrence Hill Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Lizard Cage by Karen Connelly Regeneration by Pat Barker The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory The Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows Books and discussion fed minds, food (baking, luncheon, and app's) fed the body, and friends fed spirits. Barb's Used Book Sale at Landsdowne Village supports Kamloops Symphony Orchestra and runs November 10-24.
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Book Club Reads 2017-2018
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Sharon Rogers
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2018-09-27 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk on Sep 27, 2018
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from September to November, wouldn’t it?" Anne of Green Gables, LM Montgomery. October the Kamloops Grasslands will conclude its second year. This year Registration renewal occurred in September rather than October in advance of the Annual General Meeting. The intention of the earlier registration was to be better prepared to both report out on the 2017-2018 budget and make a fair prediction of the 2018-2019 budget for the incoming executive. Final registraton numbers still to come. At newsletter press time 87% of members have renewed. Ongoing member registration ends Sept 30th. New members are being invited to register and join their first meeting at the AGM October 4th. Thank you to Av and Reg for their diligent work on Membership Renewal/Registration. Probus Management anticipates 144 members. If KGPC members think a friend may want to join the Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club you should let Av Loerke know as there may be a few spaces available for new members after final registration tally in October. See the email link on this newsletter for Av. I look forward to the October AGM where Probus welcomes many new members to the management team. The Slate for Election at the AGM include Hospitality Coordinator, Club Activity Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Speaker Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President, and President. Join me in thanking the outgoing management team members: Eleanor Thompson and Maureen Wormsbecker (Hospitality Coordinators), Jennifer McKenna (Club Activity Coordinator), Av Loerke (Membership Coordinator), Bill Lee (Speaker Coordinator), Judy Treherne (Secretary), Reg Lucas (Treasurer), Sean McKenna (Past-President). Sean and Jennifer are not actually outgoing as they have one more year in their roles of Interest Group Coordinator (Jennifer) and Sean (Webmaster/Historian). Thank you also to Val Collins (Newsletter Editor) who has agreed to extend her term 1 year to facilitate management transition. It is the volunteerism of Probus Members that makes the club successful and out retirements more enjoyable. A little time, a few skills, and a willing spirit goes a long way when people come together for the benefit of others. My sincere thanks to all of the volunteers at Probus, the management team, the club activity committee members, the interest group coordinators, members who agree to bake or cook for events, and members who help set up and take down venues, assistants in meetings, events and activities. Probus is looking to fill the role of Secretary for a two year term. Please contact Cheryl Zawaduk if interested and able. Thank you. At the AGM on October 4th there will be an annual report, election, budget review and proposal. There will not be a speaker. The Club Activity Committee has planned a social after the AGM. Please join for the business, fun, and of course coffee/tea. Birthdays Wishing the September and October Probus Members a great birthday, a good month, and grand year. Happy Thanksgiving. 1535 - Jacques Cartier travels downstream from Hochelaga on board the 'Émérillon' toward Stadacona where he will spend the winter. Montréal, Québec 1666 - French-Iroquois War - New France military governor, arrives at Lake Champlain with an army of 1600 in a flotilla of 200 boats where eventually they burn Iroquois corn crops and the deserted Mohawk village of Andarague as well as three other settlements. 1869 - Disaster - Saxby Gale roars up the Bay of Fundy; coinciding with an unusually high tide, the hurricane causes major damage along the coasts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, causing over a hundred deaths. New Brunswick 1873 - Sports - Founding of Toronto Argonaut Football Club, branch of rowing club, hence the name. 1910 - Kettle River Valley Railway begins construction west from Midway, BC. 1918 - Epidemic - First cases of the Spanish flu in Alberta are reported in Calgary 1920 - Aviation - Robert Leckie takes off from Dartmouth to begin first flight across Canada. 1922 - Rail - Cabinet creates Canadian National Railway Company; pulls CNR lines into one system. 1922 Disaster - Great Haileybury Fire in Northern Ontario, fanned by hurricane winds, kills 41 people; leaves 10,000 homeless; destroys property valued at $6 million. Haileybury, Ontario 1957 - Aviation - First prototype Avro Arrow rolled out at A. V. Roe's Malton plant and presented to the media 1965 - Human Rights - Court fines Hilton of Canada for discriminating against black job applicant at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Montréal, Québec 1982 - Calgary climber Laurie Skreslet first Canadian to reach the top of 8,848 m Mt. Everest. October 4th is also: “But now the days grow short, I’m in the autumn of the year
And now I think of my life as vintage wine from fine old kegs
From the brim to the dregs, and it poured sweet and clear
It was a very good year.” Ervin Drake, Song Writer
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Probus Perspectives and Prospectives October 2018
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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2018-09-27 07:00:00Z |
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Summer Club Activities
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2018-08-31 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk on Aug 29, 2018
Probus Perspectives September 2018 There are no strangers here; only friends you have not met yet. Yeats WELCOME BACK: Did July and August go by quicker than usual? A few Probus groups continued throughout the summer and other members took a break while pursuing other ventures and interests. The Probus summer hiatus was just a little shorter this year as the Club restarts the FIRST THURSDAY of the month beginning on Sept 6th at in the St. Andrews Church basement on 6th avenue. Meetings will now be held in December and NOT January. REGISTRATION: Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club is entering its third year. This September is registration renewal. Members are asked to bring their membership dues ($30/person) to the September meeting. Registration 0930-1000 and again at coffee break. If not able to attend please send membership dues with a friend or mail a cheque by September 21st to: Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club c/o Cheryl Zawaduk P.0. Box 1395 Kamloops Main Kamloops, BC V2C6L7 Registration renewal is to be complete by the end of September. A GIFT: KGPC was gifted a Digital Projector. Thank-you anonymous donor. PROBUS CANADA has a new website that is much simpler to obtain information. Click on the photo for a closer look. Kamloops Grasslands Probus is a part of British Columbia District #3. The clubs in District 3 include: Kamloops #206, Kamloops Grasslands #250, Thompson Rivers #224, Shuswap #150, Westside #145, Vernon #197, Salmon Arm #219, Copper Island #220, Kelowna-Ogopogo #188. Fred Duck is this District's Director.
Belated Birthday wishes to the July and August Probus Members. [T]hat old September feeling, left over from school days, of summer passing, vacation nearly done, obligations gathering, books and football in the air ... Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year's mistakes had been wiped clean by summer.” (from Angle of Repose)― Wallace Stegner (American Novelist)
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Probus Perspectives Sept 2018
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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2018-08-29 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk on Jun 18, 2018
Probus Perspectives June 2018 Far up in the deep blue sky, Great white clouds are floating by; All the world is dressed in green; Many happy birds are seen, Roses bright and sunshine clear show that lovely June is here. F. G. Sanders June has arrived. One half of 2018 is a memory and the next half is a blank slate waiting to be imagined and lived. Where does the time go and what will we do in the future? Members of Probus have been busy in June with hiking, biking, eating/dining, motorcycling, crafting, kayaking, golfing, reading, playing bridge, going on bus trips/travelling, and other forms of fun. Please keep the Probus Newsletter editor Val Collins apprised of Probus related events/activities. June 28th is the 169thday of the year and our next Grasslands Probus general meeting. This general meeting will be at the Yacht Club on River Street. Coffee for this meeting will be brought in and served at the break between speaker and meeting. Speaker scheduled to begin at 1000. Venue holds 115. Regrets in advance if not all members can be accommodated at this temporary location. Address: 1140 River St This last meeting of the Season will set the stage for the fall of 2018. As a group members need to make a decision as to time/day and place for our regular meetings now that CSI Brock can no longer offer us the last Thursday of the month. The Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club Management has been assessing options. Three venues are outlined in a brief cost-benefit analysis; one where the club met 2017-2018 (Brock), one new place (St. Andrew's Presbyterian Basement on 6th Avenue Downtown Kamloops), and one where the club met in 2016-2017 (Hal Rogers). Should the club move to another venue a Grasslands Probus Member has offered to donate a digital projector which would otherwise cost the club approximately $50/month to rent. Probus Grasslands Management team is recommending Option B as it offers the possibility to reduce the financial cost while also limiting the volunteer labour to mid-range, is a suitable size with good parking, is in a central location, and the timing allows for an earlier start in September and an earlier finish in June. The Kamloops Probus Club, the first one in Kamloops, meets at St. Andrews on the last Thursday of the month. Venue A: Center for Seniors Information at Brock. If the club opts to remain with CSI (size rated for 115) member meetings must be held the first Tuesday of the month including December and not January, cost $150 (media included), there is access to the kitchen with no extra charge, the hospitality coordinator(s) and crew will make coffee and tea for $30, the management team will set-up/take down a few chairs/tables. The volunteer labour/commitment is minimal-medium. The cost, provided there is no change by CSI, will be about $180/month or $1620/year. Venue B: St Andrews Downtown 6th Av. If the club opts to go to St. Andrews (rated for 150) meetings would occur on the first Thursday of the month, including December and excluding January, venue cost will be $100/month which provides access to kitchen, percolators/kettles/cups, the hospitality coordinator(s) and crew would make coffee and tea for $30, there is a microphone, speaker, and screen available for use along with a member donated digital projector all of which would need to be set-up, the management team would also put out chairs/tables so the volunteer labour/commitment is medium. The cost is about $130/month or $1170/year. Picture of Hall and Kitchen below.   Venue C: Hal Rogers in Aberdeen. Hal Rogers (rated for 130) meetings occured on the last Thursday of the month, cost around $75 for venue (+250 deposit for insurance purposes), microphone, speaker, and screen would needed rented for $50-100 depending on quote/availability, volunteer commitment/labor was more than medium with the hospitality coordinators arranged, picked up/delivered coffee for $100/meeting and then returned urns [there was a kitchen available but no supplies (percolator/kettle/cups)], management members set up/took down table/chairs, obtained and setup/took down media equipment and returned to rental agency. The average cost of a meeting was $250 a month or approximately $2250/year or approximately 2/3rd of the base budget for 120 members at $30/month and 1/2 the base budget for 150 members at $30/month. June 28thin Canada’s History (taken from http://canadachannel.ca/todayincanadianhistory/index.php/June_28) People born in June are said to be brimming with ideas, turn foes into friends, they want the best and get the best, are the sensitive, are funny and intelligent, good at winning arguments, and somewhat indecisive. (https://www.astrospeak.com/slides/10-amazing-june-born-personality-traits). June stone(s) is/are Pearl and Alexandrite.June Flower is Rose or Honeysuckle.   NVITATION: Tunkwa Lake Campout & Day Trip Hosted by Thompson Rivers Probus Club 2018. Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club is invited to join the fun. This 4th annual campout is planned for Tuesday September 4th. The day trip is planned for Wednesday September 5th. Camping fee before Labor Day is $18.00 cash. After Labor Day the senior’s rate is $9.00. Day trip no fee. Last year there were 10 couples camping 7 from the Thompson Rivers and 3 couples from the Grasslands Club. There were about 20 people for the day trip on the Wednesday. Coffee and goodies were supplied for Wednesday morning at 9:30. The day visitors brought lunch and spent part of the afternoon. There will be couple of BBQ’s available along with paper plates, cutlery, napkins and condiments. Everyone is welcome to stay and have dinner (bring your own) with us. After coffee some of following activities may be participated in a walk, geocaching, kayaking, etc. After lunch there will be games available for anyone interested. Bocco, Bolo and a bean bag game. Look for an email about registration later in the summer. Summer is not obligatory. We can start an infernally hard jigsaw puzzle in June with the knowledge that, if there are enough rainy days, we may just finish it by Labor Day, but if not, there's no harm, no penalty. We may have better things to do. Nancy Gibbs, American Journalist, 1960- Have a safe and enjoyable summer. See you in September, where and when to be determined.
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Probus Perspectives June 2018
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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2018-06-18 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Tom Currie on Jun 08, 2018
Adventure in riding and viewing. Looks like it was an awesome day. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
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Wells Gray Provincial Park by Motorcycle
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Tom Currie
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2018-06-08 07:00:00Z |
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Fourteen ladies have signed up and we have had a great time playing golf at
Mount Paul, Kamloops Golf & Country Club and Pine Ridge. We play once a
week and so far have been rained out only once. We are looking forward to a
great summer and if anyone is interested in a fun game of golf please feel
free to join us. Above,the golfing ladies are gathered for their initial organizational meeting.
Submitted by Jeanne Callahan, Coordinator for the ladies golf group.
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Posted on May 24, 2018
The Paul Lake Potluck Picnic on May 24 was attended by 24 members and 8 guests. The weather was gorgeous, the lake beautiful, the food good/plentiful, and the company was grand. The Probus Relay Games provided for some fierce but friendly competition, lots of laughs, and trophies/prizes. William Tell Relay...the team on the right took the win. Over & Under Water Balloon Relay...the team on the right wins again...a different group this time. Fill-the-Bucket Relay Trophy Winners Geese and Goslings made a visit. Eight members camped over, shared stories, and fought off mosquito's. Thank you to the Club Activity Interest Group for organizing this picnic. A big thanks to all picnickers for all their baskets filled with special potluck. A special thanks to Jim Manson for his sherpa skills.
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Paul Lake Pot Luck Picnic May 2018
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Posted by James Manson on May 10, 2018
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Geocaching is an activity in that gets participants to use navigational techniques and a global positioning system to find caches (usually containers with items, logs, trackables, and assorted sundries) called "geocaches" at specific locations. See https://www.geocaching.com. On May 10th the geocaching interest group had their first field trip at MacArthur Island where the City of Kamloops has supported the MacArthur Island Treasure Hunt. See map of route..... Five Grassland Probus members attended the training session. Here Isabel finds a cache aptly named 'Knot Here'. There are many, many types of caches. One form of cache is an EarthCache. These can be sites of cultural significance, history, geography, or natural phenomenon and are intended to enrich and educate. On this trip we stopped at an EarthCache named Freshet wherein the history of flooding in Kamloops was the topic. See picture of Rabbit Island. Planning another field trip for later in June or possibly in the summer that takes us out of Kamloops.
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Geocaching Interest Group: Training Field Trip
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 The Men's "Book Club" meets once a month to discuss weighty matters. The organization is a little different in that instead of choosing a book for all to read, they decide on a topic and each member researches it to prepare for discussion. Recent topics have included Artificial Intelligence, Louis Riel, and First Nations Representation on the Supreme court. The next meeting is April 26 in the afternoon and the topic for discussion if Proportional Representation in British Columbia. New members are welcome - contact Doug Bickley.
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk on Apr 18, 2018
There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye; There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by. William C. Bryant, Poet, 1794-1878
When it Rains it Pours. Now that the weather is improving it is evident that the seasonal activities of hiking, boating, birding, and biking are getting underway. More folks are carrying binoculars to watch the wonder of birds, getting out in gardens, planning picnics or trips.... While the rainy weather might dampen one's activities and spirits, those who play bridge, games, get together for lunch/dinner, enjoy crafts, or read/discuss books weather the weather together. Newer groups are sprouting: dancing, listening to live music, and geocaching. The Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club (KGPC) has grown to 144 members with about 17 remaining on the wait list and is resolved to do membership renewal at the end of September. The KGPC Club Activity Committee is busy with plans for a Prime Rib Dinner on April 25th, Lawn Bowling Lessons May 8th, a picnic at Paul Lake May 24th, and a possible trip to Salmon Arm in June (hold June 12th). The Kamloops Probus Club has recently extended an invitation to members of the KGPC and the Thompson Rivers Probus Club (TRPC) to a mystery bus tour they scheduled for May 25th (See details below). Next General Probus Meeting is April 26. It is a joint meeting with the Kamloops Probus Club. There will be NO business meeting at this time. We look forward to hearing about Wells Gray Provincial Park and a social gathering after Roland Neave's presentation. Given the relative newness of the Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club (began 2016) and the notion that management positions are two year terms, the management is planning/recommending we stagger start times for management positions to foster continuity and promote mentoring of the incoming management team. Therefore, this fall the management nominating committee will be seeking volunteers to serve two year terms (2018-2020) for Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Hospitality Coordinator, Speaker Coordinator, and Club Activity Coordinator, and Vice President (who then becomes President in 2019-2020, and Past President 2020-2021). Position extended for an additional year: Newsletter Editor (Val), Webmaster (Sean), Interest Group Coordinator (Jennifer). Vice President Laurel Haywood-Farmer to become President in fall 2018 (a 1 year term), Cheryl Zawaduk to become Past President 2018-2019. Coordinators: Please send in Activity Group Updates/Events/Stories for the monthly newsletter to Val Collins. April: The Month Romans gave April the latin name Aprilis[1] but its root is uncertain. The traditional etymology is from the verb aperire, "to open". Several of the roman calendar months were named after divinities and Aprilis was originally Venus's month and may be derived from her Greek goddess name Aphrodite (Aphros). It is also suggested by Jacob Grimm 1785-1863 (Philologist and mythologist) that the month was named in honor of the hypothetical god or hero Aper or Aprus. (Taken from wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April). In the original roman calendar April had 29 days. Julius Ceaser added the 30 th day. April 26th in Canadian History (taken from http://canadachannel.ca/todayincanadianhistory/index.php/April_26) 1778 -Captain James Cook sets sail from Nootka Sound in HMS Resolution and HMS Discovery, tracing the coast of British Columbia 1872 - First CPR bill introduced in Parliament. Ottawa, Ontario 1912 - Grand Truck Railway opens the Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa. 1920 - Winnipeg Falcons win hockey's first Olympic Gold medal. 1935 Frank Boucher, Ottawa native, given the NHL Lady Byng Trophy permanently. 1944 - RAF Bomber fully loaded crashes into Griffintown, Montreal. RCN warships sink German destroyer. fatalities. Montreal, Quebec 1959 - Cuban Premier Fidel Castro visits Montréal. Montréal, Québec 1966 - Supreme Court of Canada authorized to review Steven Truscott's 1959 murder conviction and life sentence. 1982 – 80% of 14,000 Ontario Doctors stage 2 day walk-out protesting new fee schedule. 2018 is the Year of the Bird for the National Audubon Society wherein they join National Geographic to mark the centennial of a powerful bird-protection law, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, passed 100 years ago. In Canada "Bird Day (...) is the second Saturday in May (May 12, 2018) and activities to promote bird awareness conservation and increases awareness of birds are encouraged. (taken from Nature Canada) April is also People born in April “They are smart, brave, bold, creative and kind. A number of researches show that April-born people tend to be a bit more introverted than extroverted. They’re also very critical towards themselves and strive for perfection in anything they do. They enjoy traveling, can’t stand unfairness and avoid fake people.” (Excerpt taken from https://en.amerikanki.com/traits-people-born-april/). Diamonds and Daisies (or SweetPea) are April born stone and flower. This april birth flower means cheerfulness, stability, modesty, innocence and sympathy. (taken from http://www.list-of-birthstones.com/birth%20flowers/Daisy%20flower.html) The April bird is a Canary.  Paul Lake POTLUCK Picnic Thursday May 24thPlease join members and guests at 1:00-3:30 pm at the Paul Lake Provincial Campground Day-Use Park for some food and fun (picnic games). RSVP via Clubrunner is appreciated. Guests by $5 donation. Other groups such as hiking or kayaking or birdwatching or any groups may want to consider engaging in an activity before or after picnicking. Some members are opting to stay overnight at the Paul Lake Campground. Anyone welcome to go camping. Site 77 and 76 are currently reserved by Probus Members. This camping suggestion is NOT an official/organized club activity...... just a suggestion, no RSVP needed. If interested in camping May 24th (or longer) See link: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/paul_lk/ That time of year reservations may not really be required.  Invitation from the Kamloops Probus ClubThey are pleased to advise us of a special "mystery destination" bus tour exclusively for PROBUS members organized by the Probus Club of Kamloops. An invitation is extended. Who: All Probus Club members. When: Friday May 25th, 2018 Where: It's a Surprise! Departure: 8:00 am from the parking lot near Aberdeen Mall Return: approximately 5:00 pm Cost: $30.00 for just the tour Lunch: Add $15.00 if you want your lunch included (this allows for those with sensitives to bring their own lunch) Wine Tasting: Add $10.00 if you want to participate, or alternatively, join Jim Browne for a guided "walk about" Registration: Norma Browne President and Social Chair Judy Brown will be available at the joint April 26th general meeting to be held at the Brock Seniors Centre should any members wish to register. Bring your cheque book....event fees to be collected at registration. April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII) William Shakespeare SaveSave
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Probus Perspectives: April
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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Probus Perspectives: May 2018 In the marvellous month of May when all the buds were bursting, then in my heart did love arise. In the marvellous month of May when all the birds were singing, then did I reveal to my yearning and longing. Heinrich Heine, Poet 1797-1856 Respice, Adspice, Prospice: Look to the past, present, and future. It is a busy time for Probus and I hope that members are enjoying all that Probus has to offer including the events, the activities, fun and fellowship. There is a growing demand for another Probus Club in Kamloops. Sean McKenna, past president of Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club (KGPC) and Inga Thompson, past president of the Thompson Rivers Probus Club are looking to the future and organizing the formation of this new group. At our MAY meeting (May 31st) there may be a few extra folks who are joining us to see what it might be like to be in a Probus club. While we grow and change, our place and the world around us changes. Our interests change, our needs change, our ability to engage in activities or commit to leadership changes. One change that will have significant impact on us as a club is the renovations occurring at the Brock Activity Centre operated by the Kamloops Centre for Seniors Information (CSI). CSI will no longer operate the large venue that we have been fortunate to occupy for the past season. May 31st will be the last time KGPC meet in the usual room. The CSI is having to collapse their schedule for two rooms into one room and in doing so the KGPC usual last Thursday time will no longer be available. The CSI is setting aside Tuesdays for community groups to book the venue. KGPC has been offered the first Tuesday of the month. Thus KGPC needs to consider accepting the offer to stay in Brock or source another venue that can accommodate our needs within our budget at the same day/week of the month. A notice of motion from KGPC management will come forward at the May general meeting recommending a necessary change in meeting time and/or place. The KGPC management will explore additional options in terms of space, budget, media, and kitchen and finalize the notice of motion. 2018 Calendar  The upside of changing the KGPC meeting time to earlier in the month is management and members can get activities rolling earlier in the fall and wind up the general meetings earlier in June (2019). The challenge will be holding the AGM in early October....... this year management would need to wrap up registration at the end of September (which is when membership fees are due) and hold the AGM Oct 2nd (first Tuesday). Membership registration renewal important in in preparing a budget for 2018/2019. Some membership attrition can be anticipated every fall and new members are added throughout the fall as space is available. Not all is predictable but a close guesstimate in budget is doable in time for AGM. A change of KGPC general meeting dates earlier in the month offers the 2018-2019 management group an earlier start in the fall (Nov 6th/Tuesday rather than Nov 29th/Thursday and as such the club activities can begin earlier. An earlier start also may provide more mentorship time from those outgoing management members.....some of whom are know to make a winter getaway starting in November (AKA Snowbirds). An earlier management rollover allows for the new team to get going well before the Christmas/NewYears break. Or/and KGPC members could consider a Notice of Motion to remove Bylaw No. 5 - General Meetings Item 2 General meetings of the Club shall be held on the last Thursday of each month, with the exception of December, July, and August, at 10:00 am, at Brock Seniors Center, Kamloops and allow the management to determine place and time, in consultation with membership, as changes may arise from time to time. GENERAL MEETING IN JUNE: Additionally, as it is not feasible to meet the immediate Tuesday June 5th, five days after our May 31st meeting we will hold our last general meeting in June 28th at the Kamloops Yacht Club. .jpeg) Magnetic Volunteers It is looking good in terms of recruiting new management members for fall 2018, thank you to those individuals who have volunteered for two year terms as club Activiy Coordinator Hospitality Coordinator, Secretary, Speaker Coordinator, and Registrar. KGPC management is still recruiting for a treasurer (2018-2020) and VP (VP 2018-2019, Pres 2019-2020, Past President 2020-2021)...so if interested please talk to a member of the management team. Slate of candidates to be presented in September. Being on the management team is quite an enjoyable way to invest one's time. The Month of May Some say MAY was named for the Greek Goddess Maia, daughter of Atlas and mother of Hermes. Others claim MAY comes from the latin word maiores or “elders” and June comes from the latin juniores or “young people”. In the late Russian Empire Mayovka was a picnic in the country or a park in early May. Eta Aquariids is one meteor shower that appears in MAY and is associated with Halley’s comet. MAY 31st is the 151st day of the year and our next Grasslands Probus general meeting. 1577 - Martin Frobisher sets sail from England with 3 ships and 120 men on a 2nd expedition to look for the Northwest Passage. 1868 - Thomas Spence declares the Republic of Manitoba and self as President 1902 - Peace Treaty of Vereeniging ends 2nd Anglo-Boer War where 7368 Canadians served and cost Canada $3 million. 1915 - Kettle Valley Railway between Penticton and Spences Bridge opened. 1946 - Cooperative Committee on Japanese Canadians founded with mandate to persuade government to abolish position on deportation and allow Japanese Canadians to again buy property. 1954 – First prairie television station began airing CBC broadcasts from Winnipeg. 1962 - QE II gives Confederation gift of twelve white swans to Ottawa. 1968 - Montréal Heart Institute performs Canada's first heart transplant on Albert Murphy. 1969 Give Peace A Chance recorded by Lennon and Ono in a suite at the Montreal QE Hotel. 1985 - Tornadoes hit central Ontario killing 12 and injuring 100’s. 1987 - Oilers beat the Flyers 3-1, winning the Stanley Cup. 1997 – Ribbon cutting ceremony opening the billion-dollar, 13 km long Confederation Bridge between PEI and New Brunswick May 31st is: MAY BIRTHDAY People born in MAY are said to be self motivated, surrounded by affection, big dreamers grounded in reality, stubborn and sometimes annoyed by the small things, very diligent, appreciate literature and arts, and would rather be travelling. (taken from https://www.justwebworld.com/amazing-facts-people-born-may/) MAY stone is an emerald and the flower is a lily of the valley. The lily of the valley flower has the meaning of chastity, purity, sweetness, and humility. It is said to bring luck in love. (taken from http://www.list-of-birthstones.com/birth%20flowers/Lily%20of%20the%20Valley.html) The emerald gemstone is associated with the goddess of Venus and thought to preserve love, be a symbol of hope, and the stone of prophecy. The wearer of an emerald has reason and wisdom. (taken from https://crystal-cure.com/emerald.html) MAY birthday bird is a Nightingale. INVITATION: From Thompson Rivers Probus Club (Club #224) .jpeg) Thursday, June 21—Bus Trip to Lake Country with Thompson Rivers Probus Club. Join the Thompson Rivers club for a trip to Lake Country. First go to Kangaroo Creek farm in Winfield and spend the morning with the Roos (and other exotic wildlife) & have a picnic lunch (bring your own). After lunch, drive to Lake Country above Winfield & visit 2 wineries, Arrowleaf and 50th Parallel. At each venue, there will be wine-tasting with 5 wines. As some people may not drink wine, the cost ($5 for each tasting) is not included; you will pay on site, but you must indicate upon sign-up if you are doing the wine tasting. (Note: due to the nature of the tour at Arrowleaf, there is no reimbursement of the $5 even if you purchase wine, however at 50th Parallel, they will waive the charge if you buy wine). Meet at 8am on our air-conditioned bus & return to town approximately 5:30, however, avoid making plans immediately upon return in case of a delay in arrival time. There is room for 48 on the bus. The Thompson Rivers Probus Club are offering 10 spots to members of the Grasslands Probus club. (If more than 10 are interested, extra people are welcome to waitlist; in case of cancellations, you will be contacted.) Cost: $35 (wine tasting is $5 extra, at both venues—please indicate if you wish to do wine tasting). You must pay when you sign up at the meeting (May 31st) Refunds: There will be no refunds unless we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THOMPSON RIVERS PROBUS CLUB WILL BE AT THE KPGC MAY MEETING TO TALK ABOUT THE TRIP, SIGN PEOPLE UP & TAKE PAYMENT. INVITATION: Tunkwa Lake Campout & Day Trip Hosted by Thompson Rivers Probus Club 2018. Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club is invited to join the fun. Look for an online registration form to come out in June. This 4th annual campout is planned for Tuesday September 4th. The day trip is planned for Wednesday September 5th. Camping fee before Labor Day is $18.00 cash. After Labor Day the senior’s rate is $9.00. Day trip no fee. Last year there were 10 couples camping 7 from the Thompson Rivers and 3 couples from the Grasslands Club. There were about 20 people for the day trip on the Wednesday. Coffee and goodies were supplied for Wednesday morning at 9:30. The day visitors brought lunch and spent part of the afternoon. There will be couple of BBQ’s available along with paper plates, cutlery, napkins and condiments. Everyone is welcome to stay and have dinner (bring your own) with us. After coffee some of following activities may be participated in a walk, geocaching, kayaking, etc. After lunch there will be games available for anyone interested. Bocco, Bolo and a bean bag game. As full of spirit as the month of May, and as gorgeous as the sun in Midsummer. Shakespeare
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May Probus Perspectives
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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2018-04-05 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk on Mar 20, 2018
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” Charles Dickens, Great Expectations.
March Theme: Rebirth In Probus terms the occurrence of official spring in March conveys a time when energies can be renewed and the chance to participate in new and familiar activities comes around again. New members are welcomed, some of our seasonal interests will be revived, and many will watch gardens and natural surroundings regenerate. Some might even help give new life to gardens through planting. The probus management team has begun to think about renewing and will begin to prepare the ground for new growth by inviting members to take on different leadership roles come the fall. The current team will seek membership support of a one time extension to 3 years for a few of the management members to facilitate ‘rebirth’ and mentorship of a 2018-2019 management team. Congratulations to any members with new grandchildren or great grandchildren or new babies of any kind. Enjoy!!! The picture below is of a pysanka, or Ukrainian painted egg. The egg being a symbol of rebirth and fertility. Wishing you all the best of this new season along with the rebirth of hope that often comes with spring. See you all at the Next General Probus Meeting March 29th. Interest Group Coordinators are invited to stay after the March general meeting so members might have a chance to meet and talk about interest group focus and plans.  This ceramic pysanka was created by potter David Zawaduk. Happy Birthday to all Probus Marchonians March’s birthstone is aquamarine and bloodstone symbolizing courage and the March flower is a Narcissus, the national flower of Wales and a common symbol for cancer charities. March comes from Martius, named after Mars the Roman god of War and was the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. (Extrapolated from Wikipedia). “People born in March are a surprising blend. This is because March marks the end of Pisces, i.e. the last zodiac sign and sees the beginning of Aries, i.e. the first zodiac sign. March born individuals have a unique personality and talents that set them apart from rest of the crowd. They know how to make the best of any situation and strive for success. They are always up for challenges. “ (taken from https://www.astrospeak.com/slides/8-surprising-personality-traits-of-march-born-individuals) They are said to be intuitive, generous, devoted, and enjoy quietude. Gardening Humor (Hoe, Hoe, Hoe) What did the tree say to spring? What a re-leaf.
What flowers grow on faces? Tulips
Why is the letter A like a flower? A bee comes after it!
March is: March the 29th is: Next Probus Meeting date & Notable Canada Events on March 29th taken from online Canadachannel.com http://canadachannel.ca/todayincanadianhistory/index.php/March_29 1778 - Exploration - Captain James Cook anchors HMS Resolution and HMS Discovery in Resolution Cove 1867 - British North America Act proclaimed, to establish the Dominion of Canada, uniting Canada West (Ontario), Canada East (Québec), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick; today's Constitution Act. 1895 - Royal Commission on selling of liquor concludes that restrictive laws do not decrease sale of liquor 1919 - Hockey - The Montréal AAA of the NHL and Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association each win 2 games, with 1 tie, and the Stanley Cup final is halted because of a number of flu-related deaths (both players & fans). 1965 - House of Commons approves Canada Pension Plan 1993 – First Women Premier elected in Prince Edward Island “Joy is not in things, it is in us” (Richard Wagner)
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Probus Perspectives March 2018: Rebirth
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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"Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be." Robert Browning Many enjoy the cultural and sentimental aspects of Valentine’s day said to be celebrated in honour St. Valentine a Roman saint of the 3rd-century commemorated on February 14 and became a tradition associated with courtly love since the High Middle Ages. Valentine Riddles and Trivia a)What do squirrels give each other for Valentine’s Day? b)I have a heart that never beats, I have a home but I never sleep. I can take a man's house and build anothers. And I love to play games with my many brothers. I am a king among fools. Who am I? c)What did the octopus say to his Valentine? d) What song was written by Rogers and Hart in 1937 for musical "Babes in Arms" and which artists have sung this song? e)What state(s) in the US has a town called Valentine? f)Do any Probus Clubs exist in towns called valentine? g)In what Canadian province is there a town called St Valentine? h)In what Canadian province is there a town called Love? Roses are red,
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We make quite a team! Wishing Probus members a Sweet Valentine. Answers: a)Forget-me-nuts b)King of Hearts c) I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand, hand. d) Frank Sinatra link to listen to Youtube... My Funny Valentine, Hal McIntyre, Bing Crosby, Sting, Boy George, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Barbara Streisand, Sarah Vaughn,Linda Ronstadt (to name a few). e) Valentine is in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansa, Indiana, Lousiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. (Have any KGPC been to Valentine towns and if so would you recommend a visit and what should we see? (Click on Title and respond in comment section. Only club members can view) g) S t. Valentines is in Quebec. (Who has visited and what should one know/do/see there?)
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A Kamloops Grasslands Probus Valentine
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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2018-02-14 08:00:00Z |
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February 2018. Hola, Theme for the month of February: Togetherness…. a feeling of closeness or affection from being united with other people. "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller Welcome to the newest members of the Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club this February. In it Together!!!! Coordinators are a key link to the overall success of the PROBUS club. Your talents, enthusiasm, and communication with the PROBUS members and management team is very much appreciated. At our last general meeting, while trying to recruit Coordinators, the importance of creating interest groups that increasingly become self-propelled was raised. One definition of coordination is “the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together in an organized way” Cambridge dictionary. Coordination of groups as teams can take the form of keeping the group going by involving members to take on different responsibilities so that the group can make the most enjoyment out of their collective skills and efforts. As different members step up to take on varying roles, such as interest group coordination, consider how the group might perform as a team, in what ways can the work of activity planning/organizing be dispersed, whether or not a Co-coordinator would be helpful, what are the most effective ways of setting up group guidelines, would it benefit the group and its Coordinator for each member (or two members) toorganize/lead and communicate one activity/event annually, does the group name reflect its team and activity, etc, etc. Each person in this club is a leader and we are in it together for the mutual benefit of self and others! " If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Far, Go Together." – African Proverb. Probus members are interconnected in many different ways and live complex lives that makes togetherness not always possible or desirable. If one finds they are not able to join, participate, or facilitate an interest group or other activity in the moment..........there will come a time for everybody's purpose under Probus. Together in spirit! .jpeg) February 22: What's up? Our Next General Meeting (get together), is Thursday Feb 22 nd, the 53 rd day of the year or XXII.II.MMXVIII and 26 days until spring. Feb 22 nd is National Margarita Day and National Chilli Day. February 22 nd in Canada’s history 1825 - Britain and Russia set inland boundaries of Alaska/BC at first mountain range and 141st meridian 1924 - Long-distance telephone connection establish between Macleod, Alberta, and Toronto. Happy Birthday Februarians. Probus Members Born in February are associated with the flowers are violet, primrose, iris, and with the stone Amethyst. The urban dictionary describes a Februarian as an awesome person who’s birthday is in February, usually are the life of the party, and may be the most exciting person one will ever meet.
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Probus Perspective February 2018: Togetherness
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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Sean was born and raised in North Vancouver with two annoying little brothers. After attending BCIT in Operations Management, he began his career working in automotive warehousing and distribution in 1976. Always interested in cars and motorcycles, Sean built a 1973 Vega station wagon, which he traded for a motorcycle and later bought a 1975 Triumph TR6. In 1979 a move to Winnipeg found Sean opening a warehouse as Warehouse manager and freezing his ears while walking backwards against the wind to the bus stop. (Perhaps motorcycles and Triumph TR6's aren’t ideal winter vehicles.) Undeterred, he moved to Edmonton as a salesman for the same automotive company. By 1983 Sean was back in North Vancouver where he worked for Spilsbury Communications as Inventory control Manger. This company built coast guard radios and the first car telephones. 1986 was a pivotal year, as Sean met Jennifer at Expo86. They married the next year and settled in North Vancouver. Son Michael was born in 1990 and daughter Sydney arrived in 1993. Meanwhile Sean began working at Vancouver General Hospital as Stores Supervisor, and later moved to Lions Gate hospital as Stores Manager. In 1995 the family moved to Kamloops where Sean started NRI Distribution with his brother Peter and partner Bruce Churchill. He joined the Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak in 2003 and served as President in 2008-2009. In addition to Rotary work, Sean was a co-founder of Developing World Connections and traveled with these organizations to Guatemala, Peru, Cambodia and Vietnam for humanitarian work. He and Jennifer also went with eight others to India for a National Polio Immunization Day and three weeks of traveling in northern India. Sean retired from NRI in 2010, but was kept busy from 2012 to 2017 caring for his mother. He now plays with his dogs and his 1973 Triumph Spitfire and runs a used parts company called Totally Spitfire. Of course Sean also took time out from these activities in 2016-2017 to be our founding president and to nurse the Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club through it's first year. Having completed this task so successfully, Sean now shares the benefit of his experience by serving as our Past President.
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Past President & Webmaster Sean McKenna
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk on Jan 01, 2018
2018 is a new year and as such individuals often set personal goals or refine a bucket list. For the Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club the goals are simple: foster friendship while having fun and learning. Some things to consider while goal setting/bucket list developing: Make plans for tomorrow, do something unexpected, try something new, make a new friend, reconnect with an ‘old’ friend, go somewhere you have never been before-be it local or global, try a new food, rejoice in our uniqueness, love the place you are in and the people you are with, gather valuable experiences and acquire more wisdom, do something to make a difference for yourself and others. Oh, and yes, if you are, or you can see yourself, volunteering to coordinate a Probus interest group, your good will and efforts are appreciated. Your participation/commitment makes us all the better for it. January 25 th is our first meeting of 2018 and the date has wee bit of an Irish/Scottish link. It is National Irish Coffee Day ( https://www.flyingboatmuseum.com/irish-coffee-center/) and Bobby Burns Day. Robert Burns penned Old Lang Syne, a traditional new year tune, in 1788 a rendition which can be heard and viewed on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pWK1AP1Jpco). From January 25th meeting onwards there will be 340 days left in 2018, it will be the 36 th day of Winter, there will be 54 days left until spring, and there will be 8 more Probus meetings on the last Thursday of the month with the exception of July, August, and Dec. All the best of the new year to KGPC members.
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Happy New Year and All the best in 2018
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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Posted by Sean McKenna on Nov 30, 2017
I borrowed some ideas for Interest Groups from another club.... Google is wonderful! Take a peak at what activities another club does, and how they chose to organize them - just ideas! Read more below...
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Some borrowed ideas for Interest Groups
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Posted by Cheryl Zawaduk
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As of October 31st, 2017 there were 239 active PROBUS Clubs in Canada with 34,354 members (http://www.probus.org/canada.htm). Probus, besides being an organizational name, has meaning as an adjective: good, serviceable, excellent, superior, able –or- upright, honest, virtuous ( https://en.wiktionary. org/wiki/probus). Now that (Probus) is an adjective to aspire to! Our mission for 2017-2018: fun, fellowship, food, and fitness (mental/physical/social/spiritual). For the Kamloops Grasslands Probus Club (KGPC) there are 120 members. Please welcome new members this November as several charter members opted not to renew. The waitlist for KGPC membership is now around 30 people. KGPC members will be asked to support an increase in the membership to 150. Can KGPC accommodate another 30 members? Much appreciation is extended to Av, Reg, and Judy for their contributions to the management of membership/registration (money, commitment, counting, registering, keeping people informed). The management team used ClubRunner software to manage membership/registration and communication in general. As we learn the system it is proving to be helpful to the management team. The November General Meeting will include speaker Craig Jones, welcome to new members, a review of last 2016-2017 revenues/expenses and a proposed budget for 2017-2018, a notice of motion to increase membership to 150 members, and a chance to sign-up to interest groups or form a new interest group.
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President's Message
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Cheryl Zawaduk
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2017-11-23 08:00:00Z |
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Posted by Sean McKenna on Oct 15, 2017
As we close our first year as a Club, I have to thank the Management Group for their support and assistance. Without them we would not have had such a great start! Thanks also to the Interest Group Coordinators for stepping up and making things happen  . We start our New Year November 1st with President Cheryl at the helm, and I know she will help us continue to grow and develop. Thanks to Cheryl for being my VP and covering for me when I could not attend meetings. As I write this we are well underway with our Free Trial of our website. It is my hope that we can bring some value to those of us that need to communicate with the Club... The Interest Group Coordinators, the Club Activities folks, and the Management Group. This is a SOCIAL Club and should not be a burden on any of us that volunteer to help. So.... watch for some new things and feel free to catch me at the meetings or call/email. I'm glad to help if you want to use some of the features of the website or have questions. Cheers! Sean
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President's Preamble for October
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Sean McKenna
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2017-10-15 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Sean McKenna on Oct 10, 2017
The Interest Groups are really what PROBUS is all about. Yes we have 9 meetings a year with interesting speakers and camaraderie with friends... but it's the activities of the Interest Groups that can continue all year long. The KEYS to a successful Interest Group are Coordinators - someone willing to communicate an "event"... and this can easily be a shared responsibility... oops I said the R word.... relax! This is a social club! A few good people can bring together a group of like minded people for a shared interest, and a shared experience. Hopefully you joined with the hope of being active mentally, physically or both... and are looking to learn new things! Be that person to step up and help an Interest Group work. We are here to help you. The new website will make it easier... What Interest Groups do we have? Read more below
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Interest Groups
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Sean McKenna
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2017-10-10 07:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 06, 2017
PROBUS Canada have contracted with Johnson Inc. to offer Health and Travel insurance tailored to seniors. Below is an overview of Johnson's PROBUS policy/benefits. They are willing to make a presentation to our Club in some format - if we wish. Take a read below....
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PROBUS sponsored Health & Travel Insurance
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2017-10-06 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Sean McKenna on Oct 04, 2017
 PROBUS is an association of active retirees who join together in clubs. Its basic purpose is to provide
its members with regular opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests and to
enjoy the fellowship of new friends. If you are an active retiree, or no longer working full time, you may like to join a social club to enjoy friendship, fellowship and fun. PROBUS can offer a great avenue of interests and new horizons. PROBUS meets the needs of retirees by providing opportunities to keep their minds active, expand their interests, stay healthy through activities, benefit from training programs, and network between like minded people and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. PROBUS can provide members of the community with fresh ideas to enrich and fulfill their lives in retirement.
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What is PROBUS?
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Sean McKenna
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2017-10-04 07:00:00Z |
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Probus - one man's view
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2017-09-14 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Sean McKenna
We have a very active Facebook page with lots of pictures and fun stuff. You must be a member of the page to join the fun. If you've dodged Facebook this long... bully for you!
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Club Facebook Page
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Sean McKenna
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2017-09-14 07:00:00Z |
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Clubrunner use stories about our events and group activities to create an interesting view of our Club's interests and social interactions - in other words our FUN! 
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Stories - this website uses YOUR stories...
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2017-09-14 07:00:00Z |
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