
meets monthly in person, and offers a simultaneous Zoom session for those that cannot attend in person.
March 6th, 2024
Jack Chattoe, member of Probus Club of Old Oakville
Avro Lancaster Bomber
November 5th, 2025
John Bullen of the Canadian War Airplane Museum will discuss the history of the Lancaster Bomber, and specifically, the one their organization owns and operates, one of only two remaining examples flying in the entire world.
March 6th, 2024
Jack Chattoe, member of Probus Club of Old Oakville
History of Cartoons in Toronto Newspapers
December 3rd, 2025
Brian Gable, Author
Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario.
History of Cartoons in Toronto Newspapers
December 3rd, 2025
Brian Gable, Author
Brian Gable is a Canadian editorial cartoonist. He studied fine art at the University of Saskatchewan, subsequently studied education at the University of Toronto, and taught art at Brockville, Ontario.
Health Partners International Canada
January 7, 2026
Lois Brown
Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia and America
February 4, 2026
George Takach
George S. Takach holds a bachelor’s degree in history, political economy, and philosophy from the University of Toronto; a graduate degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University; and a law degree from the University of Toronto. For forty years, he practiced technology law at McCarthy Tétrault, Canada’s premier law firm. He has written three books on technology law/tech commercial subjects—this is his first book for a general audience. He lives in Toronto.
Will Smart Glasses with AI Replace Smart Phones?
March 4, 2026
Jack Chattoe
Post Retirement Planning and Avoiding Costly Mistakes
April 1, 2026
Susan Hyatt, President & CEO, Silver Sherpa
History of the Fossmobile, First Automobile Built in Canada
May 6, 2026
Ron Foss
There are many wonderful Canadian History lessons, but one that has often been overlooked, is that of inventor and carmaker, George Foote Foss, from Sherbrooke, Quebec. More than 125 years ago, a prosperous mechanic, blacksmith and bicycle repairman named George Foss invented Canada’s first successful gasoline engine automobile, which was later referred to as the Fossmobile™. His grandson, Ron Foss, talks about his project to preserve this aspect of Canadian history.
Information Security and Online Privacy
June 3, 2026
Steve Chapelle
Steve was born and grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where he lives with his wife and two young adult children. Prior to his work in social media research and education, he spent over 20 years in information technology management, analysis and customer service, primarily in the financial services sector. His information management experience has included security, availability and disaster recovery planning. He is also an instructor and developer at the Udemy online course platform, and the author of ‘No Decision: The 1919 Stanley Cup Final’ about the Spanish Flu pandemic, available at Amazon.