Melissa Shaw has been with the Collingwood Museum for 19 years. She holds a master’s degree in English Literature and is a recent graduate of the University of Victoria’s Cultural Resource Management program. Melissa prides herself in being an active participant in Collingwood’s arts and cultural sector and strives to create meaningful and lasting relationships with local organizations through exhibitions and programming opportunities.
 
Snippets from Collingwood’s Past:
For the past eight years, the Collingwood Museum has been writing near-monthly articles about Collingwood’s past in Collingwood Today. Topics cover everything from parks, sports, and fires to the many industries, businesses, and people that have shaped our community into the present day. Join Museum Supervisor Melissa Shaw as she dives into some of the lesser-known stories from Collingwood’s past, featuring photographs and artifacts from the Collingwood Museum’s collection.

A Member’s Story: Leo Longo

Leo was born and raised in Toronto. He attended St. Mike’s High School followed up with a Law Degree from the University of Toronto. He began his Law career in 1979.
Leo specialized in land use planning, municipal development for both private and municipal clients. Leo made it all the way to the Supreme Court representing a City of Barrie development case.
A lot of significant cases came his way, Toronto’s Railway Lands, Skydome, Ontario’s Wonderland and the Maple Leaf Gardens.
He even represented Mississauga’s famous Mayor, Hazel McCallion!
Leo still practises today and is looking forward to completing 50 years of law practice in April 2029!
A great story Leo, thanks for sharing it with your pals in the Club.

On Thursday, September 3rd, Bob received the “Citation Award” from PROBUS Canada for Outstanding Exemplary and Extensive Commitment to the 31 Probus Clubs in his Ontario District 7.
The Award was presented by the present Ontario District 7 Director, Martin Buscher.

* Probus Flag Raising Ceremony*
Good day, Presidents of the 10 Collingwood Probus Clubs, Probus Club Members and Friends,

This is a reminder that the Special “Flag Raising Ceremony” for Celebrating “October is Probus Month in Collingwood” is this Thursday, October 8th, 11am at our Collingwood Library.

The Event usually lasts 15-20 minutes (rain or shine) . I am hoping that we will have some members from all 10 Collingwood Probus Clubs.

Next year we will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Probus in Collingwood.

Sincerely, Bob MacNair
PS. Presidents, I ask that you encourage a few Club members to attend this Special Event.

*Our New Executive and Volunteers*

President: Pierre Tousignant

Vice President: Eamonn O’Dowd

Past President : Tom Baulke

Secretary: Dennis Butcher

Treasurer: Will Goertz

Membership: Ken Mang

Speakers: John Millar

Social Committee: Eric Pahapill

Book Exchange: Richard Rood

Cashier: John Shadbolt

Member Support: Richard Rood, Ken Mang.

Information Table: Al Grondin

 

Events:

When paying for Events, please try to use eTransfer, Debit, or lastly personal cheque.

Breakfast Club : Contact: Dan Fournasier

Lunch Club: Contact: Dennis Butcher

Darts . First and third Thursdays, 1-3 pm, Collingwood Legion. Contact: Pierre Tousignant.

Billiards. Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 1-3 pm. Contact: Jim Theobolds.

Kitchen Bridge: @ the Legion. First and Third Tuesdays. Contact: Pierre Tousignant.

Investors Group. Contact, Bob MacNair

Probus Ski Legends 26, Skiing not far away!

Weekly ski groups, Private Clubs( Thursdays), Socials, Discounts, Trips.

Ski Days Tuesday & Thursdays at Blue Mountain. Lunch Tuesdays.

15% off Discounts at Skiis and Bikes on some items.

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 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/2026
See website https://probusskilegends.ca/membership.
Contact: Jack Marley

,*Volunteers, volunteers. We can always use volunteers.
Positions needing volunteers:
*Georgian Travel Group Club  needs a new Club rep.

 The Speakers Committee can always use fresh input.If you have any suggestions, please contact John Millar, Jack Marley, Tom Baulke or Bob MacNair.

If you are interested in sharing your profile or story, please contact Pierre Tousignant.

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

President Pierre Tousignant and Membership Chair Ken Mang, welcome new member Rick Ostofe to the fold.

Congratulations, you’re in the money!!

John Grinton

David Crack