Our Strength is Fellowship; Our Success is Participation.

March 7, Meeting

March 7 Speaker, Constable Trevor McKean

O.P.P. Community Safety Officer

Addresses Fraud Prevention

I am the eldest son of Sgt Ronald E. McKean who served on the Collingwood Police Force until he was murdered on duty on October 12th 1977. I proudly followed in my father’s footsteps when I became a police officer, I love my career and believe that policing in my home town gives me a unique opportunity to make a positive contribution to the community.

Trevor McKean

A Member shares his story, Dennis Butcher.

Dennis was born in London Ontario. After school he spent the next five years in the Life Insurance business.
Looking for adventure, Dennis decided a career in Commercial Diving might be just the answer. So at the ripe old age of 24, he decided to enrol in a College Diving program, only to be told he was ‘too long in the tooth’, come back when you are younger!
Undaunted, he chose a career in law Enforcement, where you don’t have to look for excitement, it finds you.
A career with Waterloo Regional Police , followed by two years on an Ontario Police Board standardizing Policing Procedures and finally three years instructing at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer, Ontario, finished a very interesting and no doubt rewarding career!
Great story Dennis! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Membership Directory:
If you would like to get a Membership Directory, please contact Mike Martynuik.

Events:

When paying for Events, please try to use eTransfer, Debit, or lastly Credit Card.

Breakfast Club: 
Gustav’s Restaurant, Georgian Bay Hotel, Wednesday, March 13, 9:00 am.
Contact: Roger Dunning.

Georgian Probus Travel Group:

1. CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND     June 16-27th, 2024. For those who love learning experiences, small ship travel, and unique  experiences. We still have space with no single supplement and a group discount.

2. NORWEGIAN COASTAL VOYAGE , from Bergen to Trondheim. 17-27  Sept 2024. We also still have group pricing and space. 
Most of the members booked on this trip are going early  to experience the fabulous train program from Oslo to Bergen. Then train Trondheim to Oslo.
Cheers,
Roger Dunning.

Darts: 1-3 pm Thursdays @ Collingwood Legion. Contact Owen McBride

Billiards: 2-4 Wednesdays, @ Moguls. Contact Jim Theobold

Kitchen Bridge: @ the Legion. Contact: George Powell

Probus Ski Legends: https://probusskilegends.ca .Contact John Housser

Georgian Probus Travel Group

The Georgian Probus Travel Group is an initiative created by Probus members to promote group travel among the Probus clubs of the Georgian Bay Region.
Our Club contact: Roger Dunning
*Volunteers, volunteers. We can always use volunteers. The Speakers Committee Chair, John Housser, is retiring and needs a replacement. The Social Events Committee could use some help. If you are interested, contact Jim Gosnell, Dave Stamper, John Housser or Bob MacNair*.
Book Exchange:
Our book exchange ably curated by Al Wallace, is back in business. So bring along a few of the books you’ve enjoyed, and exchange them for fresh reading material.

Remember: Be a friend, bring a friend. And let us know if there’s a member who’s not doing well.

Prez Jim Gosnell and Membership Chair, Mike Martynuik, welcome Jim Wega and Pat Bollenbergh to our Club
Congratulations, you’re in the money!!

Bruce Godwin

Mike Martynuik

Upcoming Events

Apr
18
Thu
Doug Brown’s invitation for Cocktails & Conversation
Apr 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
As you know, the purpose of a C&C is for socializing & sharing. Doug, as host, will provide the venue, drinking glasses, plates, napkins and minimal cutlery. He even have washroom facilities! Guests are requested to each bring their own beverage and a finger food type of hors d’oeuvre to share.

Thursday, April 18, 3:00 to 5:30

If you are interested, please email Doug.

May
15
Wed
Quality Homes Tour
May 15 @ 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Tour, Wednesday, May 15, 11:15 am.

7307 Sideroad 5 West and Hwy 6. Midway between Mount Forest and Arthur.

Optional lunch at the Spot Restaurant in Mount Forest.

Contact: Paul Natale.

Aug
14
Wed
Jersey Boys, Kings Wharf
Aug 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Kings Wharf Theatre presents Jersey Boys

Wednesday, August 14th, @ 2:00 pm
Probus Kings Wharf Production of Jersey Boys.
Jersey Boys is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes – and behind the music – of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as four blue-collar guys work their way from the wrong side of the tracks to the heights of stardom, thrilling audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What a Night,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

This is a very popular event so please do not be disappointed and get your tickets at the meeting. Last years Buddy Holly Story was a big success. Kings Wharf is an hours drive to Penatanguishene. At the waterside by the theatre we will have a picnic lunch (about noon) prior to the 2pm Matinee. As with last year, it is a self drive and bring your own picnic event. Friends, Neighbours and Family members most welcome to attend.

Tickets are: $53.
Performance is: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024.
Matinee: 2pm

Contact: Doug Smith

Meetings

Meetings are the first Thursday of every month, starting at 10:00 am. They are held at The Royal Canadian Legion, 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood.

Contact Us

Probus Club of Collingwood
Membership: Mike Martynuik,
Email: collingwoodprobus@gmail.com