Beaver Valley Probus Club

Speaker Recordings

Upcoming events

    • June 24, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Register
    We look forward to seeing you at our May meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre. Please register if you plan to attend this meeting—so that we have enough chairs and coffee for everyone! (Each member of a couple must register individually in order to get the correct count!)


    Date:
      June 24, 2025
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Speaker:  Leah den Bok, photographer, author
    Title: "But Still We Can Do Something..."

    Leah den Bok is a photographer dedicated to sharing the stories of people experiencing homelessness through her ongoing project, Humanizing The Homeless. Her work has taken her to cities around the world—including Kolkata, Brisbane, and Mallorca—where she documents the personal struggles and resilience of those living on the streets. Through exhibitions and public talks, she continues to raise awareness and challenge stereotypes surrounding homelessness.

    Leah's work has been featured by major media outlets such as the BBC, CBS, and CBC, and she has spoken at events like WE-DAY (2016), Women of the World Festival in Brisbane (2018), and She Talks in Ontario. Leah is the recipient of several awards recognizing her impact, including the IDRF Youth Impact Award (2018), the Murray Clarkson Award (2019), the SNAP Photo Competition (2020), and the Ascend Rising Star of the Year Award (2020).

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. Please contact Nancy Hart with any questions!

    • September 23, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    We look forward to seeing you at our September meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Please register if you plan to attend this meeting—so that we have enough chairs and coffee for everyone!

    Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM


    Speaker:  Neil Crone—Actor / Improviser / Writer
    Title: My Life in Canadian Film and TV

    Neil is an Emmy-nominated actor and voice artist known for roles in Paw Patrol, Thomas & Friends, Ghosts, Murdoch Mysteries, and CBC’s Endlings. He voiced Fred Tupper in Little Mosque on the Prairie and currently stars in GAC’s When Hope Calls. A Second City alum and Canadian Comedy Award winner, Neil is also a published author, columnist, and cancer survivor who speaks on the healing power of laughter.

    Book Exchange:

    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. Please contact Nancy Hart with any questions!

    • October 28, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    We look forward to seeing you at our October meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Please register if you plan to attend this meeting—so that we have enough chairs and coffee for everyone!

    Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM


    Speaker: Catherine Smart
    Title: Living Better with Parkinson's

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. Please contact Nancy Hart with any questions!

    • November 25, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    We look forward to seeing you at our November meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Speaker: Jarvis Strong, Escarpment Corridor Alliance
    Title: Ecological Corridors: A Critical New Tool For Conservation—Globally and Locally

    Jarvis Strong, Executive Director, Escaprment Corridor Alliance:
    Jarvis joined the ECA as the inaugural ED in March 2023. He has nearly 10 years of experience as a nonprofit Executive Director and has lived in the South Georgian Bay area since 2012. Before coming to the area Jarvis spent over 10 years managing summer camps and outdoor education organizations for children and youth. Previous to the ECA, Jarvis has led other charities including Camp Quality Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Collingwood YMCA. Jarvis has an HBA from the University of Waterloo in Recreation & Parks.

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. Please contact Nancy Hart with any questions!

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