Beaver Valley Probus Club

Speaker Recordings

Upcoming events

    • May 27, 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: May 27, 2025
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Speaker:  Annemarie Hagan
    Title:  The Unexpected Life of Mayor “Hurricane Hazel” McCallion

    As a retired Museum Curator, Annmarie Hagan has researched a number of untold and little-known Canadian stories. Join us for this exploration of Mayor Hazel’s surprising life and legacies.

    Hazel McCallion: When she died at the age of 101 in January 2023, former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion was mourned across Canada. And honoured in a State funeral. Born to humble roots on the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec on Valentine’s Day 1921, Hazel lived an inspiring and unexpected life.

    From her early days on a Women’s Pro Hockey team in Montreal, to leading Mississauga, one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing cities for 36 years, Hazel was a unique and outspoken leader. Even scandals couldn’t keep her down! 

    Annemarie Hagan is an award-winning curator and museum professional with over thirty-five years’ experience. From 1998 to 2014 she was Manager of the Museums of Mississauga, shepherding the growth of the museums, including the restorations of Benares Historic House, the Port Credit Log Cabin, and the Leslie Log House. More recently, she was Senior Curator, History at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum, and Archives (PAMA) in Brampton. Her work there included innovative collaborations with local Sikh, Muslim, Black, and Indigenous communities. A life-long history nerd, Annemarie has a B.A. in History and Women’s Studies from University of Toronto and an M.A. in Public History from University of Waterloo. Annemarie now enjoys a quiet life in the historic town of Fergus, Ontario.

    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!

    • June 24, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed
    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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