President's Message
Caroline Bacher
Dear Members,
Two years have passed and it is time for a new beginning for our PROBUS Club. I will be stepping down as President and would like to thank all of our Management Committee members for their dedication and support throughout these two years of the pandemic.
A special thanks goes to Marion Stewart, Past President for staying on for a second term and participating on our Management Committee. Also to Beverly Forget, our Speaker Co-chair, who after several years is stepping down. Her search for informative speakers has been appreciated.
I also would like to thank all of our Activity Leaders for resuming their small groups whether it be via Zoom or in-person. It is through small group activities that members really get to know one another as they participate in shared interests.
All members have skills and knowledge that could be valuable to our Club. I encourage you to volunteer for positions on our Management Committee. There are two positions open, that of Co-secretary and Activities Co-convenor. Activity Leader is another way to participate in our Club. Volunteering can be a very enriching and fulfilling experience.
Sincerely,
Caroline Bacher
Annual General Meeting - Voting begins March 14
The pandemic-related restrictions have once again obligated us to conduct our Annual General Meeting online using Zoom. To that end, we will also conduct our voting online in advance of the meeting. Please be on the lookout for a an email on March 14 inviting you to vote on the following Beaver Valley PROBUS Club matters:
- Acceptance of the 2021 Annual General Meeting Minutes
- Acceptance of the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending on January 31, 2022, as approved by the Management Committee on February 22, 2022
- Approval of the Slate of Officers for a 1-year term
Annual General Meeting - March 22 @ 2 PM
Please check your email the day before the meeting, for the Zoom link to join the meeting.
Agenda
- President provides a review of the past year and acceptance of Annual Financial Statements
- Treasurer responds to any questions raised via online voting form
- Nominating Committee presents results of vote for Officers
- Speaker's Chair introduces our Guest Speakers:
Morag McKenzie and Deb Doherty
The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation.
Learn about the importance of watersheds to healthy eco-systems and what you can do to protect, enhance and enjoy these areas!
Morag McKenzie is a lifelong environmentalist and actively leads and volunteers with a wide variety of different charities including the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust, Ontario Nature, Joes Team and the Ride To Conquer Cancer. She currently sits as Co-Chair of the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Communications Committee, sharing the Chair with Deb Doherty. Professionally Morag McKenzie is an Award-Winning Case Study Writer and highly skilled interviewer & researcher and creative content strategist.
Deb Doherty has been a member of Collingwood Town Council from 1996-1999 and 2014 to present. In her role as Councillor she sat on the Board of the NVCA for 4 years and presently sits on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Waste Management Task Force. Her focus and priorities are Growth and Sustainability, Environment and Climate Change, Affordable Housing, and Active Transportation. She joined the Board of the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation in 2018. In her private sector life, Deb was Advertising Account Manager for Corus Entertainment for 20 years and retired in 2019.
The Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation (the Watershed Trust), Ontario’s first watershed trust, was formed in 1994 to protect natural areas in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains from development pressures of many kinds. They have been instrumental in preserving and protecting our remaining wild places. Their area of interest totals approximately 50,000 hectares, encompassing the municipalities of Collingwood and Town of Blue Mountains.
Questions? Please contact:
Brenda Rudolf or Beverly Forget (Speaker info)
Cary Eagleson or Martin Buscher (Technical Zoom info)
Stratford Theater Outing - Richard III
Our Stratford Outing is Back!!
After a 2 year hiatus due to Covid, Beaver Valley PROBUS Club is pleased to announce the resumption of our annual Stratford Festival outing. We hope that you will be able to join us to see William Shakespeare’s Richard III, in the brand new Tom Patterson Theatre!
Date: Wednesday, June 8
Time: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $127 per person (tax & gratuities included)
Price includes: Bus transportation from Thornbury to Stratford and return, lunch at Anna Mae’s Restaurant and Bakery in Millbank, and a ticket to the 2 PM performance. Lunch is a choice of roast beef or “broasted” chicken, with fresh pie for dessert, and tea or coffee.
Play: Richard III - by William Shakespeare
Starring: Colm Feore as Richard, with Seana Mckenna and Lucy Peacock
“As charismatic as he is cunning, as strangely seductive as he is utterly ruthless, Richard, Duke of Gloucester is the very embodiment of lethal ambition as he manoeuvres and murders his way to the throne of England, sardonically revelling in his own villainy every step of the way. But once he has reached the top, the only way left to go is down-and in Richard’s growing roster of vengeful enemies, none are more menacing than the ghosts of the past”
Watch for the event invitation coming on March 17 by email, and register as soon as possible, as space is limited and spots will fill-up quickly. Because of our need to purchase tickets well in advance, online payment by credit card will be required at the time of registration to confirm your spot.
We hope to see you there!
Stella Zahradnik, Social Convenor
Don Collins-Williams, Associate Social Convenor
Activity Groups Update: 
Ilene Rushefsky Charland
Colleen Wilson-Dick
Our annual Activity Fair was held online again this year. A large number of participants enjoyed the presentations from a variety of activity group leaders. There was an opportunity to ask questions at the break-out sessions which followed. Thanks to all the presenters for speaking about the activities.
Registration for activity groups has already begun and will continue through to April 26.
Click on the Activities button above to see the list of all the Activity Groups. Then click on an Activity Group link to read all about the group and use the Register button from there to sign-up. Don't delay, as many activities will be starting soon and you won't want to miss out. Once you are signed up for the Activity Group you will then receive emails that will tell you about upcoming events and when and where to meet!
We are asking everyone to sign-up again for 2022 activities (even if you were registered last year for that group).
Computer Group
Martin Buscher
The Computer Group met on February 23 and had some lively conversation on the topic of Google Docs and Google Sheets— the online rivals of Microsoft Word and Excel. There won't be a meeting in March, but hopefully we will be able to meet in person when the Group meets next on April 27.
Dining Around Town
Hank Bouwman
Something new! Based on our members feedback, we will try a
luncheon instead of a dinner for the months of March and April. We have booked
The Corner Café for Wednesday,
March 16 with 42 people signed up and have started a waitlist for this event. On Wednesday,
April 13 we have reserved the large back room at
Al Carbon, in Collingwood. They opened in 2021 and specialize in authentic Peruvian cuisine. I have personally had both a lunch and dinner at Al Carbon and it was very good. You will have a salad and choice of 5 entrees to choose from for a cost of $24.00 (have a look at the bottom of our
Activity Page in the
Upcoming Events section and you will find the menu choices). Invitations will only go out on March 25, to those members that have registered for Dining Around Town
Dining With Flair
Debbie Catto, Marion Stewart, Shellie Smith, Eileen Scott, Sallie Kedwell
Dining With Flair wishes to WELCOME everyone, especially our New Members. We are expecting a real re-opening soon and our committee is working hard to plan for a new year of dining with friends. EXPECTED START DATE: 28 APRIL, 2022 (4th Thursday).
Mark this date on your calendar and of course, don’t forget to sign-up for the Dining With Flair Activity Group. Then sit tight and await your invitation— sent only to those who are registered. You can anticipate: a new name - a new look - a new feel!
Humour Corner
The Master Gardener’s Corner
Our Master Gardener's Corner by John Hethrington, Past President, Master Gardeners of Ontario, has moved online. Look for the Gardening Tips on our web Homepage (scroll down on the right-hand side) or click here to see what you need to be doing in your garden in March.
The Last Word
Marion Stewart, Past President
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud"
Maya Angelou
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