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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. Don't forget to check out all of the great photos of events, by clicking on the menu choice - PHOTOS above. If you take any pictures of an event/activity you attended just send them to Scott (click here)and he will put them on the website for everyone to enjoy. Our membership waitlist is open and you can access it by clicking here. |
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? Well the goblins and ghouls are gone for another year, hopefully there is some candy left over - all this means October is in the rearview mirror and November is here. The weather and colours have been fantastic so far and I'm sure you will agree so is our November edition of your Probus Pickering Lakeside newsletter! You can catch up on all the news, along with getting a peek of what is coming up. We are still looking for a couple volunteers to add to our Management Team, please read the article in the newsletter. Our newsletter takes a lot of work from the many contributors, all coordinated by Debbie B., thanks to all of them. You can access the November Newsletter by clicking here. All our members should have received a copy of it in their inbox already. If you didn't get it, not to worry we have a link to it below. PS If you didn't get it in your inbox, contact Scott our webmaster (click here). Did you know that Probus Canada is turning 40 in 2027!! We will keep you posted on all plans as they are rolled out. One of the first, highly requested, components of our plan is to offer anniversary logoed merchandise via an online store. We have partnered with a small Canadian entrepreneur, Ladybug Designs, to offer the following logoed items:
With Christmas approaching, you might wish to make a gift purchase for your favourite Probian. There is free shipping being offered on orders over $100, so it might be a good idea to partner up with a Probus buddy or two. Visit the store today to see what is on offer and check back periodically to see any new items that have been added. You can begin your shopping experience by clicking on: Dale Tasker - on behalf of the PROBUS Canada 40th Anniversary Committee 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 Monthly Members Meeting: Wednesday November 11th
Our speaker next month is a return engagement for Alan Mallory. Earlier this year Alan enthralled us with his account of the world record Everest ascent by himself, his 2 siblings and both of his parents. Alan was born and raised in Canada. He has a degree in engineering from Queen’s University and a master's in psychology from Adler University, giving him a well-balanced approach to the internal and external challenges we all face. So, when he is not climbing Everest, he has careers as an international keynote speaker, an author, and a performance coach. He is passionate about inspiring individuals, team members, and organizations to reach new heights. The title of his presentation to us is ‘The Psychology of Connection’: What do we lose when people feel isolated, misunderstood, or out of sync? In this ‘made for Probus’ presentation Alan will talk about how a culture of harmony and belonging fuels motivation and strengthens resilience. Through engaging stories and anecdotes, and fun live electric violin music, he will discuss how we as individuals connect with ourselves, others and how we all connect as Teams - and have fun along the way! Hope to see you there, click here to register! Laura Don't forget to check out all the great photos of our events by clicking on PHOTOS in the main menu or by clickig here. Thanks to our new club photographers Elizabeth Richards and Elizabeth Schlee. |
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. Click on the header to go to the Events page. |
?? Community -Did you know??
City of Pickering Click on the links below to find out more:
The City offers a variety of budget friendly recreational opportunities exclusively for adults 55+ that are designed to keep you active, engaged, and enjoying life. (click here to visit the City of Pickering's website) Our sincere thanks to the City of Pickering for their ongoing support of our Club
Community Care Durham would welcome the opportunity to build a connection with the Probus Club and its members in supporting the Ajax/Pickering community. We offer many volunteer opportunities - Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Mental Health Facilitation - to name a few. Whether it’s volunteering as a team or as individuals, CCD provides Probus members rewarding volunteer opportunities to give back and support the most vulnerable in our community. To learn how to build a winning partnership with Community Care Durham, please reach out to me to further discuss Community Volunteering. Feel free to visit our website for more information about volunteering. Volunteer Page I am also including a link to our volunteer application form. Volunteering Application Marcy Marchuk Community Care Durham Office: 905-668-6318 Cell: 905- 718-0716 | Durham Region Durham Region have prepared and issued an excellent Community Resource for Seniors & Older Adults Guide. Click here to view it. Discover Ontario’s Medical Expense and Senior’s Care at Home Tax Credit, PLUS a number of other personal and family related tax subjects. The Ministry of Finance provides many free webinars on many different topics like Estate planning, taxes for Seniors, understanding the Ontario benefits and credits for personal income tax, etc.. Attendees will also receive electronic handouts and get an opportunity to have their questions answered. People can get more information on specific free webinars and register at www.ontario.ca/TaxTalk. Toronto Memory Program Dr. Sharon Cohen was our June speaker and talked to us about Alzheimers disease and the incredible new treatments and diagnostic techniques that are available and offered us an opportunity to Help Make a Difference. If you are interested please contact Justine Reaume at 416 386-9606 or research@memorydisorders.ca June 2025 |
The City of Pickering, from time to time, request that we share information with our membership about issues of interest to our seniors.