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In Memoriam

Gregory Geen Thursday, July 3rd, 1947 - Wednesday, May 24th, 2023Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gregory (Greg) William Geen of Collingwood, Ontario, on May 24, 2023, at the age of 75. Greg was born to Harry and Phyllis (née...

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In Memoriam

Rainer Machold Wednesday, December 23rd, 1931 - Monday, May 8th, 2023Obituary Rainer Klaus Emmerich Josef Machold December 23, 1931, to May 8, 2023 Rainer died peacefully at home on May 8, 2023, in his 92nd year. He was born into a German-speaking community in the...

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In Memoriam

Ian Sewell Tuesday, July 3rd, 1923 - Friday, April 14th, 2023Obituary Ian Livingston Sewell July 3, 1923 – April 14, 2023 How lucky we are to have had this gracious man in our lives for so long. He was a loving Husband married to Kathryn (Tatin) Murray for 73 years....

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In Memoriam

Wilfred Good Saturday, February 29th, 1936 - Monday, April 3rd, 2023Obituary WILFRED NORMAN GOOD FEBRUARY 29, 1936 - APRIL 3, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Wilfred Good on April 3, 2023, at Errinrung Nursing Home in Thornbury...

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In Memoriam

Glenn David James Grosset Monday, November 16th, 1931 - Saturday, March 18th, 2023ObituaryGrosset Glenn - In his 92nd year, Glenn David James Grosset died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Joyce (Easton) for 68 years. Loving father of three...

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Member Support

Member Support

Member Support: Richard Rood If you know a member who is having difficulties or perhaps health problems, please contact Richard and share your information. Thank you for this.

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Archive Time

Archive Time

John Megarry, Membership Chair, is accumulating archival material and assembling it on a Probus Google Drive site accessible to our membership. If you have photos or memorabilia please contact John.

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Automated External Defibrillator

In the unlikely event that the defibrillator is required, it is located behind the bar in the Legion. If you would like to learn more or do some CPR training, please contact Steve Hawker.

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Johnson

Johnson

Johnson is a Probus recommended Insurance provider. *To connect to the Johnson Website, click on JOHNSON below.* 

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Upcoming Events

Dec
1
Fri
Probus Christmas Luncheon
Dec 1 @ 9:45 am – 1:45 pm

Probus Christmas Luncheon

Alpine Ski Club
Guest Speaker, Peter Lang, Air Canada Ret’d

The Intricacies of Safe International Flight

Peter Lang spent 40 years as a commercial and military pilot. He began flying professionally in 1975 piloting the DeHavilland Twin Otter in Canada’s high arctic where he flew “off strip” in support of resource exploration, scientific study and Dew Line re-supply. In 1978 he was hired by Air Canada however during an industry wide slowdown in 1981 Peter left Air Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he trained as a fighter pilot. As an air superiority and ground attack fighter pilot flying the CF-18, he intercepted Soviet bombers, developed tactics for attacking cruise missiles, flew sovereignty missions in the high arctic and was a squadron test pilot. In 1988 he returned to Air Canada where he flew a number of different airliner types, retiring in 2016 from the position of Captain on the Boeing 777.
But it was in his early years in the high arctic that Peter experienced first-hand the high cost, logistical difficulty and environmental hazard of providing diesel fuel for to arctic communities for power and heat; and he resolved to help find a solution. In 2008 he founded Dunedin Energy Systems, and, after investigating the available energy alternatives, Peter began leading the development of the Canadian Thermal BatteryTM , a micro nuclear power plant specifically designed and engineered to meet the unique energy needs of Canada’s northern and arctic communities. Peter is an active member of the Canadian Nuclear Society where he served 2 years on the CNS Council and co-chaired the Education and Communications committee.
Friday, December 1, Doors open at 9:45 am

Everyone is welcome. $65 pp.

Contact Doug Smith

Please don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped stuffed toy suitable for a young child.
These will be collected for the Hospital by Bud and Suzie Christensen Thanks for this.

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, 705-422-2138
Email: collingwoodprobus@gmail.com