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WHO WE ARE PROBUS Club of the Gateway is a social club consisting of retired and semi-retired men and women who are active participants in the Georgian Bay community. We connect with others, expand interests, gain knowledge and enjoy the fellowship of new friends by participating in the many events and activities the Club has to offer. We meet at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Legion, 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood. Guests are always welcome! JOIN OUR WAITLIST!
We are currently at capacity, but membership levels change, especially during our renewal period in the fall. If you are interested in our club, please send an email to gatewaymembership1@gmail.com and we will add you to our waitlist. Provide your name, email address and phone number. One of our Membership Co-chairs will contact you when an opportunity to join our club occurs. Take a book! Leave a book!Finished a great book or puzzle? Bring it to the next meeting and leave it on a table at the back of the room. You may see a book on the table you'd like to read. Help yourself! Don't forget to check the table at the end of the meeting. If no one has picked up the book or puzzle you've donated, please take it home. MEMBERS ONLY Accessing the Member Directory: To access the member directory, you need to be a member and logged in. If you see your name if the top right hand corner of the screen, you are logged in. Access the member directory by clicking this link Member Directory, by clicking on the Members button on the horizontal menu at the top of every page, or via the mobile app. Download the Mobile App Access our directory and event calendar from your mobile phone or tablet. If you use an apple device, dowload the app from the App store.
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The app is called Wild Apricot for Members. You can use it to register for events and to update your contact information! | September Meeting HighlightsPresenter: Gwen Petreman So Much Good News! Gwen had us looking at the world through a very positive lens. She reminded us that there is a lot of good news out there if we take the time to notice it! Rosemary is more than a tasty herb — it also has some impressive benefits for brain health. The mighty oak earned the title of “Good News Tree,” as a keystone species that supports an incredible range of life. Birds are tree planters! By spreading seeds, they help forests grow and keep our ecosystems thriving. Bill Gates was highlighted for his philanthropy, including major global immunization efforts that have helped save millions of lives. Solar energy is opening up all kinds of possibilities; from rooftops and balconies to solar installations over water and agricultural land. That last one even has a name: agrivoltaics! China is exploring salt-based battery technology and developing innovative solar-powered ways to produce fresh water from salt water. Jimmy Carter earned a special mention for his role in helping address the nuclear accident at Chalk River in Canada. Morgan Freeman turned his ranch into a bee sanctuary, proving that even a Hollywood star can do his part for the planet! And, as Dr. David Suzuki reminds us, even something as tiny as an ant has an important role to play in keeping our planet healthy. The message was simple: there’s lots to be positive about if we take the time to pay attention! Georgian PROBUS Travel GroupFor PROBUS members, family and friends who would like to travel with local people and create new friendships.For more information, go to their website - you won't be disappointed! probus ski legends update
Here are the 2027 Legends Ski Trips:
The Dolomites, Italy, February 18 - 28, 2027, Alpenhotel Plaza . This trip is SOLD OUT! If you would like to join the waitlist in case of a cancellation, please complete the form. You will be contacted if space becomes available. Sun Peaks, BC, March 7 - 14, 2027, Sun Peaks Grand. Lots of interest already in our annual visit to Sun Peaks. Don't delay or you may miss out! Booking Deadline: September 15, 2026 or earlier when all space is sold out. For the latest information, check the Legends website: https://probusskilegends.ca/2027 All participants must be PROBUS members and members of PROBUS Ski Legends: http://probusskilegends.ca/membership/ Membership cost is $50 per year. |
