Beaver Valley PROBUS Club upcoming events

Murder Mystery and Pot Luck Dinner (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Please join us for an evening of Murder Mystery fun and a pot luck dinner. This is an interactive, comedic event featuring professional actors who will blend in with our group and help us solve the case. You might even recognize some of the actors from popular TV shows!

Guests will be able to ask questions, make comments and at the end of the evening guess the killer and the motive.

Dinner starts at 5pm and the case will be solved at the end of the evening.

All you need are some good detective skills and a sense of humour. It is our understanding that no PROBUS members will be murdered during the night.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. THE CHURCH IS NOT LICENSED FOR ALCOHOL AND IT IS NOT PERMITTED.

General Information:

Date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
Location: St Georges Anglican Church, Clarksburg
Time: 4:30 - 9:30 PM
Cost: $30

Members Only: Due to space limitations, non-member guests are not permitted at this event. The option to "Add a Spouse/Partner" during registration is only intended for use by couples who are both members and wish to register and pay together.

Non-Fiction Book Club (November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Our next Non-Fiction Book Club meeting will be held on Monday November 9 at 7:00 PM at Lora Bay Lodge (ground floor entrance to the left of the Clubhouse, then upstairs to the golf simulator room).

We will be discussing No Rules Rules - Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings.

Please bring your own beverages, and please remember to wear your PROBUS name tag.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Euchre 1 (November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Come and play in our monthly euchre tournament.

Please use church FRONT entrance and go downstairs to the Great Hall to play. Elevator available. Everyone helps with set-up and clean up and stays to the end when the scores are announced.

Money Matters NOVEMBER CANCELLED (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Money Matters provides a forum for expanding knowledge about financial matters that are important for everyone.

Unfortunately our November speaker has been forced to cancel due to family concerns. Therefore there will not be a November meeting.

I Will send an email later hoping for some input as to topics of interest.

Cheers, Paul Dixon

G.L.E.A.M. Lunch 8 (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Our next and final luncheon for this year, is at The Falls Inn at Walters Falls on Nov. 18. There will not be a G.L.E.A.M. luncheon in December due to the busy Holiday Season. We will begin our Luncheons for 2027 on January 12th.

Walter's Falls was founded by John Walter over 160 years ago, who harnessed the water power to develop a sawmill, feedmill and a woolen mill. The beautiful stone church, built in 1880, is located beside the Inn. The Falls Inn opened in 2005 and was built in tribute to those who worked in the village. It is decorated with fine hardwoods produced here for many years and displays historic pictures from the days when the old mill was operating.

We are looking forward to our luncheon in this quaint Inn. There is a simplified menu for you to choose your lunch options. The servers will take our orders (we do not select ahead). The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and we will be seated at Noon. Below there is an outline of the selections and the cost. Let us enjoy the company of our friends while eating a delicious lunch!

Please note that registration closes Nov. 11.

Menu Options:

Seasonal Soup - $12.00

Seasonal Salad - $20.00 with the option of added chicken or steak for $9.00

"The Inn" Caesar Salad - $22.00 with the option of added chicken or steak for $9.00

1 pc. Classic Fish and Chips - $20.00

Half Rack of Ribs - $25.00

Sourdough Crab Melt - $22.00

Desserts: Creme Brule', Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Sticky Toffee Pudding - each at $15.00

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

John Arnone’s two great loves are Canada and The Beatles. He will be sharing details from his new book, "Canada, Canadians and The Beatles". He wants the world to know that the story of The Beatles is the story of Canada and Canadians, with connections to every province of the country.

"Canada, Canadians and The Beatles" is the culmination of five years of research and writing. In it, Arnone reveals a treasured piece of our history in an entertaining and thought-provoking way.

Arnone has been a die-hard fan of The Beatles since the age of 9 when he first heard Let It Be. He holds a journalism degree and is retired from a 35-year career in newspapers and magazines but mostly in the corporate world.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Table
Elaine Bouwman / Rita Melzer

Enjoy doing puzzles? We have started up a jigsaw puzzle exchange table at our monthly member speaker meetings. Bring 1 or 2 jigsaw puzzles and exchange them at the back of the room. Puzzles must be 100% complete with no missing pieces.

Holiday Luncheon 2026 (December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Our annual Beaver Valley PROBUS Club Holiday Luncheon is being held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at the Bear Estate in Collingwood. We hope you will be able to join us at this beautiful venue overlooking the Collingwood Harbour.

The menu will be a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, served buffet style. If you have any dietary restrictions, please indicate in the designated section while registering. There will be a Cash Bar serving wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.

If you would like a preview of the location, you can click on this link to their website:

Bear Estate | Living Water Resorts | Collingwood, ON

General Information:

Bear Estate, Living Water Resorts
300 Balsam Street, Collingwood

Check-in: 11:30 AM

Lunch: 12:30 PM

Price: $60.00 per member

Refund Policy: In keeping with previous years, we regret we are unable to offer refunds. Please let the organizers know if you can no longer attend. If there is a waitlist, they will provide you with details of how the substitution process works, but there is no guarantee of a substitute.

Members Only: Members must be on the Confirmed Registration list: no walk-in's or substitutions that were not communicated to the organizer in advance. Due to space limitations, non-member guests are not permitted at this time. The option to "Add a Spouse/Partner" during registration is only intended for use by couples who are both members and wish to register and pay together.

Andre Rieu Christmas Concert (December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

This Holiday Season, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the big screen with Andre Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert—Let it Snow. This heartwarming festive spectacular, filled with beloved Christmas classics, enchanting waltzes and magical suprises, will leave you smiling long after the final encore. Joined by his world-famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, exceptional sopranos, and a powerful 120-voice male choir, Andre brings the spirit of Christmas to life in an unforgettable musical event. This concert is overflowing with music, laughter, and Holiday cheer.

We will be watching this concert on the big screen at the Collingwood Cineplex Theatre.

General Information:

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Location: Cineplex Collingwood Theatre
Address: 62 Mountain Road, Collingwood
Time: 4:00 to 7:20 PM
Cost: $17.00 per person

Payment Method: Payment is online only. Member couples may register and pay together if they wish. If you need any assistance with the online payment, please call us—we can even take your credit card details over the phone!

Refund Policy: As with all our social events, we are unable to offer refunds once payment has been made.

Members Only: Due to space limitations, non-member 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!

Euchre 1 (December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Christmas lunch/snacks & euchre tournament. Bring your favourite food (deviled eggs!!) to share along with plates & cutlery. Optional: Feel free to bring a small unwrapped gag gift.

Note 12 noon start time.

Please use church FRONT entrance, bring indoor shoes/slippers (or go barefoot!!!) and go downstairs to the Great Hall to play. Elevator available. Everyone helps with set-up and clean up and stays to the end when the scores are announced.

January Membership Meeting (January 26, 2027)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

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

Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2026

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

Speaker: Karin Euler
Topic: Mission Work in Tanzania

Dr. Karin Euler began her academic journey in 1987, earning a BA in Life Sciences from Queen's University in 1991. She then attended Medical School at the University of Western Ontario, where she was named to the Dean’s List and received an award for her mission work in Angola. She completed her internship at Dalhousie University, with hospital affiliations at Guelph General Hospital (1992–2002), Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (2009–2023), and Grey Bruce Health Services (2007–2023). Dr. Euler is currently employed at the Community Health Caring Refugee Clinic. Since 2010, she has participated in annual medical missions to Tanzania with the Canadian African Community Health Alliance and has supported the Women's Shelter in Collingwood. A Family Doctor since 1992, she has special interests in palliative care, tropical medicine, sickle cell anemia, and mental health.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Table
Elaine Bouwman / Rita Melzer

Golf Tournament 2027 (June 15, 2027)

Tue, 15 Jun 2027 12:00:00 GMT

SAVE THE DATE:

We are excited to announce the 2027 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!

Lunch options are: chicken on a bun, hamburger or a veggie burger or an egg salad sandwich and a choice of two side dishes: country potato salad, pasta salad, garden salad or Caesar salad.

General Information:

Cost: TBD
Location:
Shelburne Golf and Country Club
516423 County Rd 124, Melancthon ON
(50 minute drive from Thornbury)

Timeline: Tuesday, June 15

Check-in: 8:00-8:40 AM
Get cart, team assignments, starting hole #, muffins and coffee

Welcome and review of rules: 8:40-8:50 AM
All players in carts at 8:40 AM for the welcome

Golf—Shotgun Start: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

BBQ lunch: 2:00-3:00 PM

Prizes and Wrap up: 3:00-4:00 PM

Registration: Sign-up and payment is online. Member couples can register and pay together using the Add Guest button.

Refund Policy: As with past years, refunds will not be given after payment has been made.

Inclement Weather Policy: Cancellation of the tournament will be considered only if the Shelburne Golf and Country Club officially closes the course to all play. This will be determined using R&A standards for play whereby dangerous weather prevents safe play on the course. Beyond this we will play—rain or shine. If the tournament is cancelled, we will reschedule based on availability of requested rain date.