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The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 Co-Presidents’ Message Management Committee 2014-2015 Carole & Richard Cosburn Past Co-Presidents Linda Johnson & Sylvia Newman st 1 Vice-Presidents Ken McFadyen nd 2 Vice-Co-Presidents Pat & Murray Wood Secretary Tim Sulisz Treasurer David Snow Membership Gillian O’Rourke Newsletter Jack Markham Events Coordinator Jeanmarie Crowther-Wroe Clubs Coordinator Kathy Riddell Social Coordinator Roberta Saunders Members at Large Donna Thomas Donald Turner The early January deepfreeze hopefully had us kick starting the New Year by keeping well and active. Too much sitting or being couch-potatoes is only toxic to our health. We wish our Snowbird Probus members well as they venture south to experience new and familiar lifestyles. We other lucky ducks can embrace the winter season by relishing the sights and activities offered to us. Our Georgian Bay shoreline was transformed into humongous snow caves after one continuous week of snow squalls. We enjoy our weekends up north as we snowmobile, relax and walk in the glorious outdoors observing nature. This weekend we saw two foxes racing along the snowy shoreline. Co-Presidents 416-243-0042 416-622-8170 416-236-9608 416-247-0589 416-239-9545 416-249-7392 416-239-5349 416-622-2171 416-546-0201 905-306-8106 416-749-0848 416-626-6436 416-622-7154 416-234-9117 February offers us many reasons to get out and participate in our Probus activities. Opera to Motown music will be featured this month as will a Chinese New Year dinner, a fun afternoon at Montgomery’s Inn and many more planned events. Of course, all our Probus Clubs are in full swing. Even the new Bridge Club is a reality. It will start on th February 4 at 1 p.m. at 4 Foxmeadow Rd. and new sign ups are still ongoing. We welcome any member who is interested in a fun game of Bridge. Activities/Clubs Committee Book Club Bowling Bulletin Board Camera Club Dinner Group Fitness/Exercising Games Club Gate 403 Jazz Club Greeters Group Investment Sally Goodwillie Donna Thomas Judy Snow Donna Thomas Judy Evans Kathy Riddell Maggie Hoffmann Wendy Edgett Wendy Edgett Jan Crowle Frank O’Rourke Luncheon Group Jean Fox Arlene MacKenzie Neighbourhood Walks Ella Barrick Jan Nobuto Pub Club Harry Sutton Walking Club James Rayner 416-244-2233 416-622-7154 416-239-5349 416-622-7154 416-231-8410 416-749-0848 416-249-7392 416-621-8165 416-621-8165 416-621-2125 416-622-2171 416-255-6127 416-622-0792 416-626-7671 905-624-9008 416-622-5464 416-233-1909 So keep busy. Stay active. Remember there are only 48 more days until spring unless Mr. Groundhog (February nd)) 2 says otherwise. Enjoy an outing for Valentine’s Day and maybe even plan a Family Day Weekend with your loved ones. A good motto is: Hope lives! Enjoy life! We look forward to seeing you on th Wednesday, February 25 at our next meeting at the Islington Golf Club. Postal Address Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington P.O. Box 301 Station D Etobicoke, Ontario M9A 4X3 Carole & Richard Newsletter Member contributions to the newsletter may be sent to: [email protected]. The newsletter is available online: www.probus.org/15kingisltn.htm ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Next Meeting—at Islington Golf Club Wednesday, February 25, 2015 David Olive, Global economic issues. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Membership: 250 Meetings start at 10:00 am; speakers at 10:30 am. A $10.00 charge, payable by cash or cheque, is applicable for guests-you must notify Gillian O’Rourke in advance if you would like to bring a guest. Those interested in joining should contact Gillian O’Rourke. At each meeting please pick up your badge and sign in at the Membership Table. Also, kindly return your badge to the Table at the end of the meeting. Please notify Roberta Saunders concerning a seriously ill or deceased member of the club. 1 It is recommended that members have their cheque-books at meetings as membership dues, special events, and activities must be paid by cheque. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don’t forget our draw. At each meeting there is a cash draw. Bring your toonies. The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 Announcements Those on the waiting list are welcome to come to Probus events Probus members, please tell your friends who are on our waiting list that they may come to any of our activities and events at cost (with the exception of those events that have a guest surcharge). We welcome all. Bylaws At our January 28th Probus Club meeting, the club’s membership voted on a motion "to change the Probus Club of Kingsway / Islington's Bylaw Number 3, Membership, Item 5, by replacing 250 with 275 in the sentence that states that the membership cap has been set at 250 members." The motion was passed with the required 2/3 vote so that the Probus Club of Kingsway / Islington's Bylaw Number 3, Membership, Item 5, now states that the membership cap has been set at 275 members. A copy of the amended bylaws is included with this newsletter. As a result, Gillian O’Rourke, the club’s Membership Coordinator, will begin contacting people who have been on the waitlist for several years and provide them with an opportunity to join the club, and our club’s membership will subsequently increase to 275. January, February & March 2015 Meetings Please note the general meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of February and March at the Islington Golf Club. Bus Pick up for Events Where an event includes a bus pick-up this will always be at the north/east corner of Islington at Aberfoyle, unless stated otherwise. Roberta’s Corner Happy February to everyone. Today we are waiting for 10 centimeters of snow. I hope it comes as we have not had much snow this winter and we do not want the snow coming in March To-day I am going to make a nice beef stew. My recipe for you this month is a loaf of bread that goes perfectly with the stew. It is easy to make and is delicious. BEER BREAD 2 cups self rising flour 1 egg 3 tbsp sugar 1 bottle of beer at room temperature Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat egg, beer and sugar, mix in flour. The batter will be sticky, Bake in greased 9x5 loaf pan for 1 hour Makes one loaf. I want to tell you about one of my grandsons, Mitchell who is 17 years old and in grade 12 . He attends high school in Oakville but also plays basketball in a league in Etobicoke. Mitchell in a great young man and is 6 feet 7 tall. He is currently being scouted by universities for next year for a basketball scholarship, How great is this!! If you like basketball and are interested in seeing these boys play; they play Saturdays at Michael Power High school on Ranford here in Etobicoke. They play most Saturdays in February and March. If you are looking for something to do call me and I will give you the time of the game or games. Have a good February and be very careful if you shovel snow. Cheers Roberta 2 The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 PAYMENT MEANS CONFIRMATION Probus will accept only cheques for events, activities and tours. Cheques cannot be post-dated for the specified cut-off dates. Cheques will be destroyed in the event the activity is cancelled. REFUNDS Once a tour or event has been filled and booked and Kingsway/Islington has paid the monies, we are not able to process refunds. Events Please ensure that all events are marked on your calendars as we no longer telephone a “reminder” for events. This symbol indicates an event or activity offered for the first time, or for which there is additional or new information Happy New Year to you all. Hope you are well and roaring to go. We have five events for you in the month of February. th Friday, February 13 –The well-known “Motown” singing group “The Spinners” is at the Living Arts Centre. (Hammerson Hall). Songs such as “Working my way back to you girl”; “I’ll be around”; “Could it be I’m falling in love” and many more. Time 8:00pm. Cost $75.00. I will give tickets out at the door. th Sunday, February 15 - Something new for some of us!! The Living Arts Centre is following the Queensway Cinema in that they have started an Opera Film Series. You will be able to sit back in comfort, in our reserved seats, and enjoy Puccini’s Turandot streamed live to you from The Royal Opera House in London, UK. The venue for this event is Hammerson Hall at 2pm Cost is only $20.00!!!! Again I will give tickets out at the door. Come & try it. th Thursday, February 19 - Margot has arranged for us to join the Montgomery Inn, where we will Concoct (aka cooking); Cavort (the mind boggles on that one – I believe they are going to teach us a new dance !! ), and finally Carouse (have a cup of tea….)Time is 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Cost $15.00. st Saturday, February 21 - Again, we will join the Chinese community in celebrating the CHINESE NEW YEAR # 4713 – The year of the Sheep. The Happy Jade Restaurant will provide us with a set menu of (Chicken; Pickerel; Duck; Pork loin, rice, mixed vegetables etc.) Situated at NE corner of Dundas & Dixie (behind Mobilia). Time 6:30pm – Cost $30.00 (which includes tax & tip).. th Wednesday, February 25 - Chapman Tours has arranged for us to join them at the Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre. (Yonge & Eglinton). This is a mystery matinee performance – Lunch followed by a “Whodunit” play. Lots of fun as we try to solve the mystery. Pickup will be on Aberfoyle at 10:30am, returning around 3:30pm. Cost $94.00 plus tax. That is our February programme. As usual, you can signup for these events at the Events table at the back of the room. **************************************************************************************************************************************** HEADS UP: Due to the fact we only meet once a month, sometimes time can be tight as far as getting our ticket orders in. That is the reason we are asking you to consider the following events for signup…. st Sunday March 1 – “Winter’s On The Wing” –A musical cabaret featuring songs from as early as the 1920s until today. Where: The Assembly Hall (SE corner of Kipling & Lakeshore). Time: 2pm. Cost $24.00. Tickets will be given out at the door. General seating. 3 The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 th Sunday March 29 – “There Goes The Bride” – a comedy by Ray Cooney and John Chapman. Again, this event is at the Assembly Hall – Time 2.00pm – Cost $20.00. Tickets will be given out at the door. Our thanks go to Maggie Hoffman for arranging these two events for us. rd Thursday, April 23 : The new Aga Khan Museum, opened in September last year, situated at 77 Wynford Drive – Experience the mystery of the lost Dhow. Wendy Edgett is in the process of arranging this event. More details will follow. th Wednesday May 27 . Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago White Sox. Brought to us again by Ruth Warren.. Cost $12.00. Let’s turn out and support the Jays. That’s all for now. Activities/Clubs Book Club Sally Goodwillie 416-244-2233 The Book Club will meet Wednesday, February 11, 2:00 pm, Islington United Church, Board Room. The book for discussion in February is "Defending Jacob" by William Landay. The group will meet again on Wednesday, March 11, when we will be discussing "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" (Rebecca Skloot). New members are always welcome. Please contact Sally for information. Book Exchange At every meeting, a table at the back of the meeting room is set up for members to exchange either paperback or hard cover books that are in good condition. Please drop off your books early so other members have an opportunity to check them out. At the end of the meeting, be sure to retrieve any of your books which have not been picked up. Bowling Club Donna Thomas 416-622-7154 Bowling will continue to meet at Bowlerama (lower level) on Dundas Street West, Etobicoke for 5-pin bowling on Mondays at 1 p.m. (with the exception of long weekends, stat holidays and school holidays). The cost is $10.75 for 3 games. There will be no bowling February 16 as it is family day. Contact Donna Thomas if you wish to join the group. Bridge Club Carole or Rich Cosburn 416-243-0042 The new bridge club plans to meet on the first Wednesday of each month for all interested players. We will meet at # 4 Foxmeadow Rd. at 1 pm on February 4 for a fun, friendly afternoon of fellowship bridge. Please contact either Carole or Rich if you are interested. Camera Club Donna Thomas 416-6212-7154 The Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the home of Tim Sulisz. Assignment is WINTER. Dinner Club Judy Evans 416-231-8410 Friends: Our Probus Dinner Club is going oriental for our February evening. Join us on Thursday, February 12, 6:30 pm, at Bua Thai Restaurant, 743The Queensway (south side just east of Royal York). You may order individually or form a group and share various dishes. Kindly let us know by February 5 at the latest so that we can confirm numbers with the restaurant. See you there. Bua! Hugh and Sally Games Club Maggie Hoffmann 416-249-7392 The next games will be held on February 17th at Tim and Maggie's house, as usual at 2.00 p.m. The Mexican train for 2015 will leave from Maggie and Tim’s place at 87 Ridgemount Road on Tuesday, at 2.00 p.m. To reserve your seat, give Maggie a call at 416-249-7392. 4 February 17th The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 Gate 403 Jazz Club Wendy Edgett 416-621-8165 Kathy Riddell 416-749-0848 The "First Monday Jazz Club" will meet on Monday, February 2nd, 5:00 to 8:00pm at "Gate403" on Roncesvalles Ave., opposite the Revue Cinema. You are all welcome to come and enjoy the Mike Daley Trio and some simple pub fare. Parking at Howard Park School (on Howard Park Ave.) or on side streets--do read signs carefully! Greeters’ Group Wendy Edgett 416-621-8165 The greeters for February will be Jean Cooper and Norma Hendershot. Investment Club Frank O'Rourke 416-622-2171 Jan Crowle 416-621-2125 The Investment Club will meet at 2:00 pm, Tuesday February 10, 2015. Our guest speaker will be Allan Small, a well known speaker and writer on investment matters. The title of his talk will be "Buy Low, Sell High". This is advice is frequently heard, but not that easy to follow. We look forward to Allan giving us some useful tips. The portfolio groups will have their usual lively sessions and wise decisions will be needed in these volatile markets. The location is unchanged at the Fairfield Senior's Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. All Probus members are welcome including all the new members inducted at the January meeting. Luncheon Club Jean Fox 416-255-6127 Arlene MacKenzie 416-622-0792 We will be going to Rocco's Plum Toronto Trattoria at 1068 Islington Ave. on February 3rd at 12 noon. Please contact Arlene or Jean at the above numbers if you are planning on attending. Neighbourhood Walks Club Ella Barrick 416-626-7671 Jan Nobuto 905-624-9008 Once again we will be organizing a Neighbourhood Walk through the ROM for sometime in June 2015. To read about the different walks that are available for private group tours, paste this website: http://www.rom.on.ca/sites/default/files/imce/romwalks_2014_rev.pdf into your browser and read up on the tours. In March we will request people to sign up if interested and indicate which walk they are most interested in taking. We will post the date and the walk we will be taking in the April newsletter and begin taking people’s reservations at the April Probus meeting. If you have any questions please contact Ella Barrick: [email protected] or Jan Nobuto: [email protected] The Pub Club Harry Sutton 416-622-5464 The Pubbers met on January 15th at the usual venue. Seven were there with one guest. Tim had a guest from Germany who added a new look to our gathering. Our political horizon was broadened. Thus we were able to resolve all the problems on both sides of the pond. The food and beer were delightful! February will see us meeting on the 19th at Scruffy Murphy’s. When it works, stick with it! Harry The Walking Club James Rayner 416-233-1909 On Thursday, January 15, a hardy group of eleven walkers set out on a bracing winter walk. We began at Carlton and Yonge, making our way to the Mattamy Athletic Centre of Ryerson University in the former Maple Leaf Gardens. After our tour of the three floors of facilities, we ventured next door to the giant Loblaws store with its famous “wall of cheese”. Heading further east along Carlton, we arrived at the Allen Gardens greenhouse—a welcome respite from the cold weather. Fortunately for us, their seasonal display of poinsettias was still intact and we spent a delightful half hour admiring these colourful plants. Being warmed up, we set out into the cold and walked east to Parliament St., the western boundary of Cabbagetown. Admiring the beautiful architecture, we wandered up and down several Cabbagetown streets with our tour culminating at the Wellesley cottages, a collection of late nineteenth workers cottages, now very sought-after residences. Then it was up to Bloor and home via the Castle Frank station. The next walk is scheduled for Thursday, February 12. As the route will depend on the weather, please watch for an e-mail message the weekend before February 12, giving the details of the walk. If you are not on my mailing list you can contact me at the above phone number. 5 The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 Synopsis of the presentation by our January speaker (entertainer) Jack Garson Trying to describe a concert through print is akin to trying to describe a beautiful sunset to a person who cannot see. However, we’ll give it a try by attempting to capture the atmosphere that our entertainer, Jack Garson created at the January 28 meeting of the Probus Club. Accompanying himself on the guitar and using a rhythm machine, he regaled us with many of the old standards interspersed with humour and audience participation. Starting with the Johnny Cash hit I Walk the Line, he swung into Bye, bye, Blackbird followed by I’ll Never Dance with Another. Rather than simply performing each song, he would stop singing from time to time and encourage the audience to supply the missing lyrics or to clap along with the rhythm, something they seemed to enjoy. The trip back into time continued with Has Anybody Seen my Gal? and Baby face, with King of the Road right after. Jack then asked about the origins of some club members—Irish, Scottish, English--and for each group he had appropriate numbers—Bring Back my Bonnie, Loch Lomond, An Irish Lullaby, MacNamara’s Band, I Wanna Hold your Hand. This British tour was followed by some good old country music. Returning to more recent times (for us!), we heard All Shook Up, The Twist (in which some unmentioned members of the audience actively participated), Rock Around the Clock, and a humourous take-off of Side by Side. The concert concluded with some tropical numbers: Jamaica Farewell, Yellow Bird, Matilda, Banana Boat Song and, again, the audience enthusiastically supplied the lines by singing along. The final numbers were The Music of the Night and that old great audience favourite, This Land is Your Land. All too soon the performance was over whereupon the audience heartily applauded. I think we were so enthusiastic because, not only did he sing many of the old favourites that we grew up with, but he also got the audience involved, making them active participants instead of just passive listeners. His amusing patter and jokes between numbers also kept us interested. As a result, all present seemed to really enjoy the concert. Reviewed by James Rayner Upcoming Speakers for March to June 2015 Wednesday, March 24, 2015 Pat de Valance Speaker at Garden Blooms on “Go Wild. Make your Garden a Habitat. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Kelly Richards, brother of Phil Richards who painted Queen Elizabeth’s portrait for her Jubilee, will discuss through photographs the two year process it took until the final unveiling at Buckingham Palace. Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Lillian Kluka, Canada’s first Great Lakes Sea Captain, opened the St. Lawrence Seaway Season, sailed to the Arctic, Navigator of foreign ships entering Great Lakes, recipient of B.Ed and M.A. Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Dr. Mike Daley, guitarist/vocalist composer, will entertain us with a special presentation on Garland. 6 the life and music of Judy The Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington NEWSLETTER February 2015 Issue # 79 Probus Club of Kingsway/Islington Calendar of Upcoming Events & Activities Please note: Times noted for tours and outings are start or bus pickup times. Please always arrive at least 15 minutes early or as otherwise requested. Events FEBRUARY Friday 13 Sunday 15 Thursday 19 Saturday 21 Wednesday 25 MOTOWN SINGING GROUP OPERA FILM SERIES 2:00 pm MONTGOMERY INN 1:00 to 3:30 pm THE HAPPY JADE RESTAURANT 6:30 pm MYSTERIOUSLY YOURS 10:30 am MARCH Sunday Sunday 1 29 WINTER ON THE WING 2:00 pm THERE GOES THE BRIDE 2:00 pm APRIL Thursday 23 AGA KHAN MUSEUM MAY Wednesday 27 BLUE JAYS vs CHICAGO WHITE SOX Activities/Clubs FEBRUARY 2 2,9,23 3 4 9 10 11 12 12 17 19 25 5:00 pm 1:00 pm 12:00 noon 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:30 pm 2:00 pm 12:00 noon 9:00 am Jazz Supper Club Bowling Club Luncheon Club Bridge Club Camera Club Investment Club Book Club Dinner Walking Club Games Club Pub Club Greeters Group 7
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