Our Strength is Fellowship; Our Success is Participation.
May 1, Eric Pootmans, former RCAF Snowbird Pilot


Canada travelling all over North America demonstrating the skills, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces. Eric also worked as an aircraft accident investigator for the RCAF’s Directorate of Flight Safety and flew VIPs out of Ottawa which included Canada’s Prime Minister, Governor General and King Charles. He currently lives in Collingwood and flies a private jet out of Toronto Pearson airport.
The easiest and most convenient way to forward your $60 is by Interac e-Transfer from your online bank account.
See the back of your Monthly Information Card for instructions.
Debit and lastly credit card are also acceptable.
See John Shadbolt at the next meeting.
Your hard earned after tax dollars are what keep the Probus machine rolling smoothly along!
Thanks for this.*

After completing High School, Neil joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force in 1974. He was involved the normal police duties along with traffic accident reconstruction and was part of the original R.I.D.E. Program. He was also a Firearms Training Officer as well as being very competitive in firearms shooting sports.
In 1991, Neil joined the world of Real Estate, in which he continues to be involved today. As an independent and also a member of the ReMax team, he has amassed numerous professional awards. A great story! Thanks Neil for sharing.
Events:
When paying for Events, please try to use eTransfer, Debit, or lastly personal cheque.
Breakfast Club : Tuesday May 27, 9:am. MEK Restaurant Collingwood. Contact: John Kast.
Lunch Club:
April 24, Fish and Sips
Contact: Dennis Butscher
Georgian Probus Travel Group:
See website below.
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.
Please see our website for up to date details.
Cheers,
Roger Dunning.<
Probus Ski Legends 25/26
Ski Legends Ski Trips for 2026 go on sale on May 21 at 6 pm
Click on the links for the flyers:
- 2026 St Anton, Austria, February 5 – 14 – PRICE REDUCTION! Air Canada has reduced the price for our group flight by $230 so the all-inclusive package price is now $5,975.
- 2026 Sun Peaks, BC, February 25 – March 4
For the latest information, check the Legends website: https://probusskilegends.ca/2026
All participants must be PROBUS members and members of PROBUS Ski Legends: http://probusskilegends.ca/membership/
Membership cost is $50 per year. Membership for 2025-2026 is now open.
QUESTIONS? Email the Trip Organizer at legendsskitrips@gmail.com
Please DO NOT contact Linda Kroiss at Merit Travel with questions about the trips, unless it is about Travel Insurance.
https://probusskilegends.ca/2025
See website https://probusskilegends.ca/membership.
Contact: Jack Marley
Darts and Billiards are finished for the season.
Kitchen Bridge: @ the Legion. Contact: George Powell
Investors Group. Contact, Bob MacNair
Georgian Probus Travel Group
Our Club contact: Roger Dunning
If you are interested in sharing your profile or story, please contact Tom Baulke.
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.



Kevin Marshman
Pierre Tousignant
Upcoming Events

Plans are for weekly events.
Our first ride is Monday May 5th
Departing is from the east side of the Collingwood Canadian Tire Parking lot at 10am.
The group is to meet at the Canadian Tire parking lot @ 10:00 am.
Contact: Doug Smith, Al Grondin and George Christie

Events run from May into the Fall.
Contact: Pierre Tousignant


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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: Ian Donaldson,
Email: idona175@rogers.com