Beaver Valley PROBUS Club upcoming events

R.O.M.E.O April lunch (April 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our next lunch is scheduled for Fish & Sips, located at 205 Hurontario St Collingwood. Doors open at Noon Hour, Looking forward to seeing you there.

Please note there is not a dedicated restaurant parking lot.

We are holding space for 30. Please register no later than Monday April 6th - we need to confirm our numbers Tuesday morning.

Looking forward to another great get together.

John and Louis

G.L.E.A.M. lunch (April 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come to the Launch of G.L.E.A.M. at the Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club!

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: Lunch at 12:00 Noon. Doors open at 11:30 AM for coffee and socializing
Location: Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club
Address: 706 10th line, Collingwood
Cost: $52.40 (includes tax and gratuity)

Three Course lunch includes tea and coffee.
Cash Bar and Latte Espresso bar also available.
Deadline to register: Saturday, April 4.

1. Starter: House Salad - spring greens, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, crisp apple, drizzled with Honey Lemon Dressing

2. Main Course Choices:

i). Chicken Marsala pan-seared chicken cutlets with mushrooms smothered in a rich, savory reduction sauce made from white wine butter, shallots and garlic served with herbed basmati rice and sauteed seasonal vegetables

ii). House made Crab cakes with pineapple, mango salsa served with Asian salad on a bed of herbed basmati rice

iii). Creamy Mushroom Risotto (vegetarian option)

3. Dessert Buffet of mini sweets

Ramblers (April 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for our Walk on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Come along for a spring walk from L.E. Shore Library parking Lot to the Clendenan Dam.

This walk has a few hills and may be some light rain but warmer. Please bring a light shell jacket.

Meeting Place: L.E. Shore Library, Park Lot, 173 Bruce St., Thornbury

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early as the walk starts promptly at 10:00 am.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Travel: Majestic Morocco Tour (April 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SOLD OUT!

Majestic Morocco Tour: Join us for a 15-day trip through Morocco’s ancient cities and countryside. Explore the souks and Kasbahs, and even experience the Sahara desert by camel!

Date: April 10 - 24, 2026
Fare: $2775 USD per person (twin), $3825 USD (single)

Click here for the Poster and the Detailed Itinerary

Book with Morocco Discovery at +212 524 448 910.

Euchre 1 (April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Come and play at our monthly euchre tournament.

Please bring indoor shoes/slippers or go barefoot!!! Use Church FRONT entrance doors and go down to great hall to play. Elevator available. Everyone helps with setup & cleanup and stays until end.

Ample free parking with handicap spaces available

Dining Around Town in April (April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Copper Blues Bar and Grill in the Blue Mountain Village has a fantastic Seafood Deal!!! Our most popular Dining Event in 2025 is back with the same price! Surf & Turf $39.95 Regular Price $69.95 = 43% discount!!

$39.95 plus 18% gratuity, HST, 1% Village Enhancement fee & 2% credit card fee. Late cancellations (after April 10) or No-Shows $39.95.

Select entree at restaurant - $39.95 for your choice of the following 4 entrees or order off of their regular dinner menu:

Option 1) Surf & Turf - 8 0z. NY Striploin with Lobster tail or garlic shrimp served with mashed potatoes & vegetables.

Option 2) Seafood Platter - Lobster tail, mussels, garlic shrimp & baby scallops in a garlic butter & wine sauce served with rice & vegetables.

Option 3) Reef & Beef Ravioli - Braised beef ravioli tossed with lobster & asparagus in a garlic butter herb sauce.

Option 4) Shrimp & Scallop Stirfry - with homemade 5 spice Chinese sauce & vegetables.

French Club-le Club francais. (April 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Bonjour tout le monde,

Our next get-together is coming up on Thursday, April 16 @ 2:00.

Ilene has kindly offered to host this meeting. The topic will be "What I like most in the Spring". "Ce que J'aime le plus au Printemps."

The confirmation and reminder emails will provide the address and details from the host.

The limit of participants is 10 to 12 as this makes for easier conversation.

Olive Oil Tasting Party (April 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of Olive Oil and Balsamic tasting!

We hope that you can join us at The Collingwood Olive Oil Company.

We will be given a detailed explanation regarding the making of quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This will be followed by a "Hands-on creation of the perfect pairing for salad, balsamic over fruit, and oil and balsamic over vanilla ice cream" Bread will also be provided for oil and vinegar tasting.

In addition, the store will offer members a 10% discount on any purchases made during the evening.

Please arrive at the store between 5:30 and 5:45 PM (the store closes to the public at 5:30) so that they can start the discussion promptly at 6:00.

You can choose between 2 evenings. If the sessions are full when you go to register, please put your name on the wait list. If there is enough interest, we will endeavor to hold further evenings, and those on the wait list will have priority.

Please select one of the following sessions during registration:

Session 1: Tuesday, April 21
Session 2: Thursday, April 23
Time: 5:30 PM

Cost: $15.00 per person
Location: 42 Sainte Marie St, Collingwood

R.O.M.E.O April Breakfast (April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Fellow ROMEO’s,

Last year's Survey results showed a strong desire to periodically have a late Breakfast event in the same month we also have a lunch meeting. We have chosen April 22 as our first breakfast event, leaving a 2 week gap between gatherings. Georgian Bay Family Restaurant has a room which seats up to 50, allowing us to be seated together. Lunch spots may not always be busy on a Wednesday but the same cannot be said of a breakfast location. Therefore they are less inclined to accept the type of advance booking we make. We look forward to everyone’s feedback on this event and moving forward we will determine if more Breakfasts should be scheduled.

Looking forward to another great get together.

John and Louis

Casual Dining with Friends (April 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Spring is here, our 2026 activities start a new year, and we are happy to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning members of Casual Dining With Friends. As usual dining groups of 6, 8 or 10 members will be established and of course hosts will be required for those dinners. The role of the host(s) is to provide the venue and the main course for appointed guests. Your guests will provide the accompanying food items according to your request. All guests will provide their beverages of choice.

Just a note of encouragement re: hosting, if you each plan to host 2 times during the year we will usually be able to plan our monthly dinners with ease.

25th Anniversary - Pizza and Playtime (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In place of our usual April Meeting, we will be holding one of our 25th Anniversary celebrations:

Come join us for Pizza and Games!

Please Note: You must register and pay online in advance––no walk-in's!
As usual, we are not able to offer refunds for any reason.

Another 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Dining Around Town in May (May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Our Dining Around Town in May is on Thursday, May 7 at The Falls Inn, Walters Falls. We will be on the main level again this year.

Dinner Cost: $49 plus tax and gratuity. Wine corkage fee: $12.

Registration / Cancellation deadline: Friday, May 1.
No-shows and late cancellations will be charged $49.

Buffet Menu Includes:

Assorted fresh breads and spreads
Cheese and cracker tray
Smoked salmon and shrimp tray
Pickle tray

3 Salads:

Caesar
Spinach with candied walnuts and goat cheese
Mediterranean

Main Entrees:

14-week Ontario beef striploin in a red wine demi
Pan seared trout with citrus beurre blanc and chopped chives
Hot vegetarian pasta dish
Roasted potatoes
Medley of fresh vegetables

Full dessert table

Tea and coffee service

Please JOIN WAITLIST when full, as we may get cancellations.

We hope you can join us!

Recreational Cycling #1 (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

We are excited to begin a new season of recreational cycling. Our first ride will be on Monday, May 11, at 10:00 a.m. We will meet in the parking lot of the Craigleith Depot, and ride along the Georgian trail toward Collingwood for about 9 km. Then we will turn around and retrace our steps. Don and Mary Ann have invited us to meet at their chalet, just a few minutes from The Depot, for a chat about the Recreational Cycling group with coffee and muffins.

Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Please also bring your Probus ID card with you, as it contains important emergency contact information.

Please note that if this Session needs to be cancelled due to weather a cancellation notice will be sent by 8:00 a.m. on the day.

May Membership Meeting (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Doors open: 1:00 PM
Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

Speaker: Dave Chapman
Topic: Superstorms of Ontario

David T. Chapman started doing photography and storm chasing at age 16. He is self-taught in the art of photography and has been pursuing his career professionally since the age of eighteen. He learned at a very young age from his father to appreciate his surrounding environment.

Travel: Ireland Tour (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

SOLD OUT!

Join us for a 12-day guided tour throughout Ireland via mini-coach. Includes Walls of Derry walking tour, ferry excursion to Inis Oirr with views of the Cliffs of Moher, car tour though Killarney National Park, entrance to Rock of Cashel, Titanic Belfast, Giants Causeway and foodie and distillery tastings and much more!

Date: June 1 - 12, 2026
Fare: $4799 per person sharing

Click here for the Flyer with Detailed Itinerary

Contact Gloria Thompson ‭(705) 429-9455‬ for more information or to book trip.
Contact Brenda Chapman at Marlin Travel (705) 444-1161‬ for airfare and insurance.

Annual Golf Tournament (June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE:

Annual Golf Tournament!

Stay tuned for more information about this year's annual golf tournament! The price includes 18 holes of golf with cart, coffee and muffin to start, followed by a BBQ lunch and prizes after the golf.

The format is "Team scramble - 18 holes".

As with past tournaments, the teams will be assigned by the organizers to balance the teams and encourage meeting new members. We will consider preferred pairs by request only. You are welcome to register a non-member guest for this event!

June Membership Meeting (June 23, 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Doors open: 1:00 PM
Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

Speaker: Patti Lefkos
Topic: Nepal - It's Never Too Late

Patti Shales Lefkos, journalist, adventure traveller and best-selling author of Nepal One Day at a Time and Grounded by Granite, has trekked extensively in Nepal. Her non-profit 'Nepal One Day at a Time Society' supports education and home building in post-earthquake Nepal.

Born and raised in Toronto, Patti built a rewarding career as a teacher, educational consultant, administrator, and advocate for inner-city children before studying journalism at Langara College. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Toronto Teachers’ College, Simon Fraser University, and the Wilderness Leadership Program at Capilano University.

Annual Summer Picnic (July 07, 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE:
Annual Summer Picnic

Join us for a fun-filled summer picnic at the Stone Tree Golf, Fitness & Banquets Centre, just east of Owen Sound. We’ll be outdoors under a spacious tent where a delicious picnic lunch will be served.

In addition to great food, we’ll have games tables set up (euchre, board games, etc.) and space for lawn games like lawn darts and bean bag toss.

We’re also working on some other exciting pre-picnic activity options - Stay Tuned - more details coming soon!

Theatre Outing - Nashville Music City (July 16, 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We’ve never been disappointed in a King’s Wharf Theatre production, so join us for another fun musical production from Drayton Entertainment. This feel-good revue encompasses the musical evolution of Nashville becoming the uncontested home of country music. Nashville Music City shines a neon light on the artists and songs that gave the city its name; the hits of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain and Taylor Swift plus many others are featured in this toe tapping production.

With only 63 spots available for our Club tickets will go fast!
To avoid disappointment please confirm and pay early. Because tickets must be purchased well in advance, online payment by credit card will be required at the time of registration to confirm your spot. Please add your name to the waitlist if the event sells out, as we may be able to obtain more tickets.

General Information:

Date: Thursday, July 16 @ 2:00 PM
Cost: $53.81per person (including HST)

Transportation: Members are responsible for their own transportation. Please leave yourself enough time to arrive 30 minutes before the performance. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours from Thornbury.

Refund Policy: As with past years, refunds will not be given. If you need to cancel before the event—and if there is a waiting list—we will put you in contact with waitlisted members to help you resell your ticket. But there is no guarantee that tickets can be resold.

Dinner Reservation: A group reservation for an early post theatre dinner will be arranged closer to the date. Please indicate your intention to join the dinner during registration. You can still change your mind later! Members will be responsible for their own meal cost.

Members Only: Due to limited seating, non-member spouses and guests are not permitted at this event. The option to "Add a Spouse/Partner" during registration is only intended for use by member couples that wish to register and pay together. Please remember to bring your PROBUS Name Tag!

Travel: Haida Gwaii (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Five nights and four days in fabled Haida Gwaii. Four days are spent touring the waters around Gwaii Hannas, a protected national park reserve. The tours are by 10-person Zodiac’s on which we will visit this uniquely beautiful area - often called “The Galapagos of Canada”. We will view extensive and diverse wildlife, ancient Haida sites including a UNESCO Haida world heritage site. (Photo courtesy of Moresby Explorers)

Date: August 17- 22, 2026
Cost: Approx. $3,700 CDN per person plus airfare
Note: Approximately $3,700 CDN per person plus airfare.
See Detailed itinerary and Poster for more details

Contact Fred Chenoweth with any questions, and to book the excursion. Email: fred@chenowethlaw.com
Contact Brenda Chapman, Marlin Travel 705-444-1161 for flights

Travel: Le Petit Train du Nord Cycling Trip (September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Join us for an 8-day scenic cycling tour along Quebec’s famous Petit Train du Nord, with charming villages, restaurants, microbreweries, and beaches along the way. The tour accommodates 14–24 cyclists, with luggage transferred daily and includes accommodations in lovely inns, breakfasts, one dinner, maps, itinerary, and guide support. A shuttle transfers participants from Saint-Jérôme to Mont-Laurier, where the journey begins with a 44 km loop ride, followed by a four-day ride back to Saint-Jérôme (207 km total) at about 50 km per day, staying inn to inn. The trip concludes with two nights in Old Montreal, including a day ride along the Lachine Canal and time to explore the historic district. (Photo courtesy of @Tourisme Larentides)

Date: September 13-20, 2026
Cost: Approx. $2,199 CDN per person sharing.
+929 CAD Single supplememt
See Poster and Detailed itinerary for more details

Contact Carl Wintermeyer for details on this trip: carlwintermeyer@gmail.com
Contact Ana at Velo Quebec for booking: 514-521-8356 ext 307 or vqv@velo.qc.ca

September Membership Meeting (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Doors open: 1:00 PM
Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

Speaker: Angela Yenssen
Topic: Cyber Security for Seniors

More details coming soon!

October Membership Meeting (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Doors open: 1:00 PM
Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

Speaker: Lori Oschefski
Topic: British Home Children

More details coming soon!

November Membership Meeting (November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Doors open: 1:00 PM
Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

Speaker: John Amone
Topic: Canada, Canadians and the Beatles

More details coming soon!

Beaver Valley PROBUS Club upcoming events

R.O.M.E.O April lunch (April 08, 2026)

G.L.E.A.M. lunch (April 08, 2026)

Ramblers (April 09, 2026)

Travel: Majestic Morocco Tour (April 10, 2026)

Euchre 1 (April 14, 2026)

Dining Around Town in April (April 15, 2026)

French Club-le Club francais. (April 16, 2026)

Olive Oil Tasting Party (April 21, 2026)

R.O.M.E.O April Breakfast (April 22, 2026)

Casual Dining with Friends (April 23, 2026)

25th Anniversary - Pizza and Playtime (April 28, 2026)

Dining Around Town in May (May 07, 2026)

Recreational Cycling #1 (May 11, 2026)

May Membership Meeting (May 26, 2026)

Travel: Ireland Tour (June 01, 2026)

Annual Golf Tournament (June 16, 2026)

June Membership Meeting (June 23, 2026)

Annual Summer Picnic (July 07, 2026)

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Summer Picnic

Theatre Outing - Nashville Music City (July 16, 2026)

Travel: Haida Gwaii (August 17, 2026)

Travel: Le Petit Train du Nord Cycling Trip (September 13, 2026)

September Membership Meeting (September 22, 2026)

October Membership Meeting (October 27, 2026)

November Membership Meeting (November 24, 2026)

SAVE THE DATE:
Annual Summer Picnic