meets monthly in person, and offers a simultaneous Zoom session for those that cannot attend in person.
Probus Club Activities
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Walking Club
The Walking Club walks 3 days a week
On Mondays and Wednesdays we start from the free parking lot on Ontario Street (just east of Bronte Road, between Jones and Nelson streets). We park at the west end of the parking lot. This is one of the lots that serves the Bronte Boat House, the large building in front of Bronte Harbour. We walk along the water trail, potentially as far at Coronation Park, but this is adjusted depending on walking speed and capability. We start our walks at 9am sharp and finish in just under an hour.
On Fridays, from about the first of June until about the beginning of October, we meet at the parking lot on West River Street (the first street west of Bronte Creek, and just south of Lakeshore Road. This walk is through the woods above Lakeshore Road and west of the creek, and is ajustable depending on one’s desire.
On Wednesdays and Fridays, after our walk we drive to “A Touch of Columbia” a great little coffee shop on Bronte Road for a coffee and a chat. We park in the coffee shop's lot, which is just behind their building.
At the moment we have about 10 reasonably regular walkers, half of which are Probus members two are ladies. However, we are always looking for anyone (male or female) who enjoys walking and talking.
Contact:
John Williams
Investment Club
The Investment Club meets at 1:30 on the third Monday of the month at St Jude's Anglican Church in downtown Oakville. During times of inclement weather, the group meets via Zoom.
The meeting begins with a general discussion on investment interests including Economics, Politics, Technology, Interest rates and Stock Market Outlooks.
We manage two portfolios - a growth portfolio and a dividend Income portfolio.
Members also participate in an annual contest where three securities are selected and the members see who selected the best money makers.
Contact
Dan Kleemola
Marathon Bridge
The Club plays two games a month from October to May. We hold our wind-up lunch in May. We play bridge to cultivate friendships. We never take the game too seriously.
The group is open to all Probus members, Spouses or Significant Others.
Please come and enjoy the fun.
The plan is to resume this activity in the future given sufficient interest.
Contact:
Peter Morris
peterjmo@bell.net
Dinner Group
Probus members and their partners meet monthly usually on the third Thursday of each month to enjoy a fine meal at a local restaurant.
Each month is hosted by a different Probus member.
The Dinner Group is an excellent opportunity for Probus members to enjoy a delicious meal with good company in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
Contact:
Mike Catton
mjcatton@cogeco.ca
Lunch & Pool Group
The Lunch & Pool Group meets every Tuesday at Noon at Monaghan's Sport Bar and Grill (1289 Marlborough Ct. Oakville - across from Sheridan College on Trafalgar Road, (in the same plaza as Rabba Fine Foods) for a tasty pub-style lunch. After lunch stay and enjoy a game of pool or just have a chat.
The Group is a long-standing Probus Old Oakville activity. The camaraderie with fellow members is the prime reason for its longevity. Playing pool and enjoying a nice lunch are secondary to the enjoyment of good conversation, jokes and laughter amongst the group.
Members pay for lunch only - the pool is free.
Contact
John Williams
williamshome2@icloud.
Golf Club
Our club is a keen group of members who enjoy good fellowship during a round of golf. We call ourselves the Probusters. We have a wide range of golfing skills in our group but nobody really notices because our objective is to have a good time, in good company and this is consistently achieved.
Summer Golf
The Summer Golf Group is a leisurely way to enjoy a game of golf. The club is open to Spouses, Significant Others and Guests.
Every Wednesday at the Oakville Executive Golf Course participants can either ride or walk and can sign up for nine or eighteen holes. You do not have to be a low-handicap golfer to play. On the contrary our outings are designed to provide fun and camaraderie, not to show off our skills.
Facilities at the club are excellent for after the game socializing on the patio.
We play Wednesday mornings, usually early tee times, unless it is the same day as the Monthly Meetings. On the first Wednesday of the month we play in the afternoon.
Members who want to play should contact Jim Davidson to get more information
Contact
Jim Davidson
Winter Golf
During golf's off season our members play indoor golf on Wednesday morning from 9:30am to 11:00am except for the first Wednesday of the month when we play in the afternoon.
We play at Triple Eagle Golf at 760 Pacific Road, unit 13. Because this is a digital option, all players play at the same time using a "best ball" format. The cost is based on the number of bays we use and the number of player but usually the cost per player is less than $40.
Members who want to play should contact Roger Sanders to get more information
Contact
Roger Sanders