Welcome
PROBUS Pickering Lakeside is a proud part of a worldwide organization whose motto is Fellowship, Friendship and Fun. We believe that retirement is the time to reinvent yourself and do the things you never had time for when you were working. We strive to ensure our members can truly say - Retired and Loving It! So scroll through our website to discover what's happening and all the activities our wonderful volunteers have planned and organized for our members. For more information about PROBUS, visit the "About Us" page. Thank you for your interest in our club - Please note that membership is currently full as is our waitlist. |
Upcoming Events Below are the next few events. For a full listing, click here. We frequently add new events, so make sure you check by here frequently.
NOTICE: It is kindly requested that, if, before attending any of our activities or events you have any COVID or Flu symptoms eg: coughing, sore throat, headache, etc. that you please stay home. Masking is not mandatory but is highly recommended where possible. | Club News? The start of October signals Fall is in the air, one of the nicest seasons of the year. That also means that our October edition of our Probus Lakeside newsletter is ready to go. So sit back and catch up on all your club news and don't miss a thing that is coming your way with our fabulous October Edition. Check it all out by clicking here. Are you missing some notifications for events you are interested in?? Then you need to update/review your profile by Viewing and then Editing your profile by clicking on the blue icon above. TECH HELP!! - If you are having trouble with registering for events, renewing your membership, viewing or accessing our newsletter or would like any help with the website or Wild Apricot app please contact Scott - click here. If you would prefer to discuss in person please bring your device and password to your WA Probus account to our monthly meeting and Scott would be glad to help you out. Our Next Speaker Our speaker for our October meeting is philosopher, educator, public speaker and author, Dr. Christopher DiCarlo Dr. DiCarlo is the Principal and Founder of Critical Thinking Solutions, a consulting business for individuals, corporations, and not-for-profits in both the private and public sectors and is the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Mental Health Association Dr. DiCarlo has spoken at numerous national and international conferences and has written many scholarly papers. He is also the author of several books including his best-seller: ‘How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass’. His latest book, ‘Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control’ will be released early next year. Dr DiCarlo has presented to us - and inspired us - three times before but this time he has a new and critical subject: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. In this presentation he will first cover the basics of AI in reference to key terms, concepts, and issues. Then he will take a look at some of the promising benefits such as medical miracles, advancements in education, and increases in efficiency and automation, etc. However, he will also stress how important it is to realize that there are ways in which AI could present risks and generate harm; either intentionally or unintentionally. “When we use critical thinking and ethical reasoning to consider the potential benefits and harms of AI, we are much more empowered to discuss how we want these new forms of technologies to affect our lives as we move into the uncertain future”. Thanks Laura Click here to register for our October meeting. |
One of the many benefits of membership is access to regularly scheduled gatherings of club members who share common interests. Some Activities are seasonal, while others run throughout the year. Providing a variety of activities gives members an opportunity to get to know each other better while doing something that they enjoy. We currently have over a dozen such groups in our club, like euchre, weekly group walks, book and movie clubs, golf, trivia and much more. Click on the header to go to the Activities page. | Our members enjoy a variety of social events. Some local events include going to theatres and tourist attractions and visiting local restaurants for lunch or dinner. We educate as well as entertain by providing trips to museums, historic sites and tours of local businesses and industries. We come together annually to celebrate special times together like summer BBQ's and Holidays. These special events require advance registration and payment. On this page you can also see details of multi-day trips and vacations organized especially for PROBUS Members through HNA Travel by Lakeside member Shirlie van Puttin. Click on the header to go to the Events page. |
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