Beaver Valley Probus Club

Casual Dining with Friends

 Meet Day:  4th Thursday Monthly
 Location:  Members' homes
 Time:  6:00 PM
 Status:  New participants welcome
 Coordinators: Sallie Kedwell, Shellie Smith
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We have a loyal group of 35 to 40 CDWF supporters who continue to enjoy our regular 6 PM dining format, typically in groups of 6, 8, or occasionally 10, at various members' homes. However, during January and February, we offer a choice of a lunch gathering at 12 noon or a dinner experience at 6 PM—both held on the same date—due to concerns about night driving during the winter months.

We enjoy our potluck picnics in July and August, as well as the December cocktail party, which are always special occasions for the entire group. While we all enjoy our smaller group dining experiences, these three large events provide a great opportunity to all reconnect with one another. We’re especially grateful to the members who volunteer to host—without their generosity in offering their homes, time, and delicious main courses, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy these gatherings. For those of you considering joining us, the format for our get-togethers is outlined below.


The host prepares the main dish for each event and the guests participate in the meal by providing an appetizer, a salad, a vegetable dish or a dessert of their choice, as requested by the host. The guests also bring their preferred beverages and all in all the evenings are fun, relaxed and not too much effort for anyone. The host, other than the usual dust and vac, sets the table, provides the table settings and does the post cleanup—aren’t we glad most of us have dishwashers? It is expected that each regular participant will take a turn at hosting at least twice throughout the fall, winter, or spring months. The committee will organize the summer potluck picnics and the December cocktail party.

If this sounds interesting to you we would love to have you join our group!

Upcoming events

  • Casual Dining with Friends

    • November 27, 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Individual Host's Homes
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    You are invited to participate in our November casual dining event on November 27th.  As guests you will be assigned to a specific host's home for your dining experience.  As always you will be notified by your assigned host the week before the event to identify host's address, any parking directions and a request for a food item (usually an appetizer, salad or vegetable dish or a dessert) to share with the group. As per our regular routine we will require members of our group to volunteer as hosts.  Your willingness to host is greatly appreciated. 

    A reminder to provide your own beverage (s) of choice.

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  • Casual Dining with Friends

    • December 11, 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Thornbury
    • 38
    Registration is closed

    It’s the holiday season again and time for our holiday cocktail get together. You are all invited (at most 40) to join us at the home of Kate S. The address and directions will be sent in the confirmation email.

    Please bring along a sweet or savoury finger food suitable for 8 servings and your beverage(s) of choice. Kate has asked that you also bring along a dessert sized plate for your food tastings and appropriate glassware. Cutlery should not be necessary


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Beaver Valley PROBUS Club

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