meets monthly in person, and offers a simultaneous Zoom session for those that cannot attend in person.
How Probus Members Can Use AI
July 8, 2026
Bob Cooper
Bob is a Probus Old Oakville member, who continues to be active in consulting with companies on improving their product development and innovation management processes. He is a world-reknowned expert in these fields. In the past two or three years he has been applying AI techniques to his business, and has become an advocate for using AI and overcoming your fear of it.
Allergies and Immunology
August 5, 2026
Dr. Josh Koenig
Dr. Koenig received his PhD in Medical Sciences from McMaster University. His area of expertise is immunology, which is his research and teaching focus. He will speak on the link between allegies and his work.
The Beatles in Canada
September 2, 2026
John Arnone
John Arnone was nine and on a bakery run for his grandmother when he fell head over heels in love with The Beatles.
“There was a commotion at the Kresge’s store in the Toronto neighborhood where I grew up. Inside, they were playing the just released “Let it Be” album. I listened to every song and, as they say, that’s all she wrote,” said the former longtime Oakville resident, who now lives in Etobicoke. During the pandemic, for various reasons, John decided to explore Canadian connections to the Beatles, and has written a book about what he learned. His topic will highlight his work.
Institute for Innovation in Canada
October 7, 2026
Gord Stovel
Gord Stovel is a member of Probus Old Oakville, and a past president. He will be speaking about an organized approach to enhancing the innovation capability of the Canadian economy.
Juno Beach Memorial Centre
November 7, 2026
Pam Calvert, Director, Juno Beach Centre Association
The Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) is a Canadian non-profit charitable corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors based in Ontario, Canada. The JBCA owns and operates the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France.
The core purpose of the JBCA is to:
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Provide a tangible and fitting memorial to Canada’s participation in the Second World War and recognize the emergence of Canada on the world scene;
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Remember and commemorate the sacrifices made by all Canadians who were part of the Allied victory in all theatres of war and at home; and
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Educate adults and children of today and future generations about the role of Canada in preserving the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy today.
Polar Opposites
December 2, 2026
Alan Ellis, member Probus Old Oakville