Welcome to Interest Groups

Fall into winter

Be cool-have fun-join an interest group–or two!

time to review all that our Interest Groups have to offer.

 You will find details in the newsletter and on this website.


SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! 

December 1st at 6pm  

JOIN THE PARADE WITH PROBUS

We have the truck, trailer, lights, generator, music, costumes, candies and construction crew.

Interest Groups will be represented

Be part of the club initiative- help out - sign up at the next Probus meeting


DO YOU HAVE AN INTEREST OR HOBBY that you are willing to share, but don’t have the time or inclination for a monthly commitment? A POP-UP event may be just the thing you need.
Contact either Rosemary or Kay with the interest, date, time and group number you are comfortable with. Check out the Computer Club PUP

NEW MEMBERS are always welcome to join our Interest Groups. This is a great opportunity to make new friends while enjoying one or more of our activities.
Please check Website, Newsletter and Calendar for the full range of activities.

If you are an Interest Group Convener, please keep us informed of any changes or items of interest so that I can update the Calendar, Newsletter and Website. Each time you meet please keep a list of all participants including guests. This is for insurance purposes.

Coordinators: Kay Biggs and Rosemary Carrington - Click Directory Tab for contact info

                                                   Kay Biggs                                                     Rosemary Carrington

  

 

 

 

 

 

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BOOK CLUB

Book Club

FELLOW READERS!

The PCCM Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 10 am.
New members are always welcome.  

Contact Jackie to join this well-read group

Convenor: Jackie Heptinstall

CLICK Directory Tab for Jackie's contact details

BRIDGE CLUB

BRIDGE CLUB A good deal!

This is a well loved, well attended group. They play on Tuesdays twice a month at 1 pm at members homes

New members including beginners are welcome.

Contact Eleanor directly for dates and places

Convenor: Eleanor Lewis

CLICK on Directory Tab for Eleanor's contact details

COMPUTER GROUP

COMPUTER POP UP (PUP)

Leanne has changed the format to Pop-Up presentations.  

Not only will you learn new skills but coffee and treats will be offered. 

PUP =  JUST WONDERING?

IPAD workshop. Can you put apps on multiple screens,apps in one folder, mirror IPad on your TV and much more

Wednesday 22 November at 1.30pm. You need to sign up. Watch for EBlast

Convenor: Leanne Lamoureux

CLICK on Directory Tab for Leanne's contact details

CURIOUS MINDS

This group will focus on instructive and interesting places to visit (Previously Woodworkers) Every second Tuesday of the month

Let Sheldon know if you are interested in joining the tours

 

Convenor: Sheldon Lowe

To check Sheldon's contact information: click on Directory in side panel.

DINING IN

If you would like to join a Dining In group

contact Rosemary who will either put you in touch with an existing group or help you form a new group

CLICK on Directory Tab for Rosemary's contact details

EUCHRE CLUB

WHAT A DEAL!

There is space for new members so come and play for fun.Two groups:

1. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 1.15 pm

2. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1.15 pm

Convenor: Beth Hannah

CLICK on Directory Tab for Beth's contact details

 

GARDEN CLUB

The garden club meets during the spring and summer months with workshops, speakers and visits to gardens and garden centres.

Convenors: Louise Cragg and Jan Getson

 CLICK Directory tab for contact details

 

 

HOT AIR CLUB

Previously known as the Discussion Group. The new name is an indication of our rejuvenated, refocused group. Less talk on heavy issues  over which we have no control, more on local and relevant topics.

Bring your ideas along.

Meets at 10 am on the last Monday of the month

Convenor: Deb Andrews 

CLICK on Directory Tab for Deb's contact details

LUNCH BUNCH

First we meet and then we eat -

after each Probus monthly meeting.

A good opportunity to discuss topics arising from the meeting.

Meet new members and catch up on club news.

A chance to try out local restaurants.

Sign up before or at the coffee break

Convenor: Karen Anderson-Legge

CLICK Directory Tab for Karen's contact details.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

All outdoor activities are shared between Central Probus and Muskok Lakes Probus

RAMBLERS

An easy pace. Distance will depend on terrain and weather conditions. We enjoy walking as a group with time for socializing. Every other Monday morning at 10 unless otherwise indicated

RAMBLES IN OCTOBER

Due to weather conditions the scheduled Huckleberry Rock ramble was cancelled twice.

The Chickadee Trail attracted 21 members but no chickadees! Two beavers and a heron were spotted out on the lagoons.

October 30: we are giving Huckleberry Rock another go!

RAMBLES in NOVEMBER:

To be announced

Convenor: Rosemary Carrington

CLICK on Directory Tab for Rosemary's contact details

HAPPY WANDERERS

Weekly Thursday morning hikes not July or August

Recommendation: Walk at least 4 km per hour.

Walk for 1.5 to 2 hours over rough, hilly terrain.

You must always walk with at least one other person. If, for any reason, you need to turn around, you must not go alone, and the hike leader must be notified.

Convenor: Kathy Wykes (Muskoka Lakes)

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

FLATLANDERS - cycling

See you in the Spring.

Our small but mighty band of cyclists are enjoying riding around the Muskoka area. We also take rail trails such as Tayshore and Uhtoff

Convenor:  Rosemary Carrington 

CLICK on Directory Tab for Rosemary's contact details

 

PADDLERS

Every Monday morning from May to October - depending on weather and water conditions

Convenor: Judi Brouse (Muskoka Lakes)

 

 

POT LUCK GROUPS

Pot Luck Groups

You are indeed lucky if you belong to this group!

Usually after our meal we don't have room for more, but

if you would like to join us we do have room for more!

The groups meet on the first Wednesday of each month to enjoy a pot-luck meal together. 

Three groups generally meet separately in one anothers homes but during the months of July and August they get together for a picnic in either Annie Williams Park or Peake Fields. 

New members are very welcome

Convenors: Beth Hannah and Renée Lefebvre

Click Directory tab for Convenor contact info