PROBUS Club of the Gateway upcoming events

Chair Fitness: Don’t Just Sit There… Get Fit There! (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Speaker & Coach: Steve Black, Seniors' Fitness Specialist at the Collingwood YMCA

Don’t Just Sit There… Get Fit There!

Curious about Chair Fitness? Join Coach Steve for a fun, interactive session where you’ll learn the benefits and try a few simple seated exercises yourself!

GET YOUR M.B.A* with Steve Black
*Muscle, Balance, Activity

Steve will touch on Nutrition since most of us know what this. Followed by an brief overview of health issues including: Heart Disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis (not medical advice but how physical activity can reduce some of these issues). How fitness and exercise can improve your independence and active daily living

Key Benefits of Chair Fitness

Accessibility:

Allows individuals with limited mobility, arthritis, or balance issues to stay active without the risk of falling.

Full-Body Engagement:

Routines target multiple areas through seated marches, arm reaches, leg extensions, and torso twists.

Customizable Intensity:

Workouts can be scaled up by incorporating small hand weights, resistance bands, or increasing the speed of movements.

NOVEMBER - Monthly Meeting (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

LAST MEETING BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS!

First, a warm welcome to our new members! We look forward to seeing you and our other members at the meeting this Tuesday.

Wear your nametag for a chance to win a Timmy's gift card. Bring a Book, Take Book is availabe for you to stock up before the holidays.

You spoke, we listened! Thank you for helping us build our 2027 and 2028 speaker lineup. The Speaker Survey results are officially tallied, and we can't wait to unveil the winning topics at Tuesday's Meeting!

Speaker & Coach: Steve Black, Seniors' Fitness Specialist at the Collingwood YMCA

Don’t Just Sit There… Get Fit There!

Curious about Chair Fitness? Join Coach Steve for a fun, interactive session where you’ll learn the benefits and try a few simple seated exercises yourself!

GET YOUR M.B.A* with Steve Black
*Muscle, Balance, Activity

Key Benefits of Chair Fitness

Accessibility:

Allows individuals with limited mobility, arthritis, or balance issues to stay active without the risk of falling.

Full-Body Engagement:

Routines target multiple areas through seated marches, arm reaches, leg extensions, and torso twists.

Customizable Intensity:

Workouts can be scaled up by incorporating small hand weights, resistance bands, or increasing the speed of movements.

Doors open at 9:30am. Join us for a coffee and a chat before the meeting starts at 10:00am.

Theatre Collingwood: Holiday Double Bill (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, November 26, at 2:00 p.m., join us for the performance of "Holiday Double Bill" at Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg with two NORM FOSTER one act comedies to celebrate the holidays. "The Office Party" and "Widow Wonderland", both Premiers, deliver laughter, love and holiday cheer, starring real-life husband and wife teams.

Tickets cost $55.00 and guests are permitted. Registration is available online now with payment by credit card. Organized by Mary Beth.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to find a replacement and have the replacement refund you for the ticket price. The organizer may be able to help you with this by providing a list of members on the waitlist.

Yuletide Dinner Dance (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for this special evening as we celebrate the holiday season. Meet and mingle, enjoy a three course dinner with choice of options, followed by a dance with music provided by our DJ.

Registration is open until November 19th with payment by credit card online. There are 11 spots left.

Where: Osler Brook Golf and Country Club

Date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2026

Time: 5 pm to 11 pm

Cost: $88 per person

Pay for your drinks at the bar

Meal choices:

First Course: Choice of Thai Coconut Curry Soup or Salad (mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, roasted beets, pecans and goat cheese with a citrus vinaigrette).

Main Course: Choice of roasted turkey with gravy, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes and maple glazed root vegetables; or Salmon with creamy leek white wine sauce, rice, green beans; or Vegetarian stuffed Acorn Squash with quinoa, cranberry, goat cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Dessert: Family Style Squares served on a platter per table.

Organized by Janice, Linda and Colleen

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us on Wednesday, December 9th at 10 am for a hands on workshop where you will make and take home a holiday centerpiece for your table. Instruction and all materials will be provided including fresh evergreens, accents and decorations. Candles are not included, however you may bring your own to be added to your arrangement.

The cost is $65 per registrant. There are 6 more spaces available.

Organized by Linda G.

No Speaker - HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Wish you and yours a Very Happy Holiday Season and Healthy New Year!

Canadian Arctic Adventures (19 Jan 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Speaker - John Carswell

For the past 20 years John has been hiking and kayaking throughout the Canadian High Arctic. John will be sharing his experiences and observations from these adventures.

John's presentation will include the people living in the Arctic both past and present, the vast and changing landscape and the abundant wildlife in this amazing but little known part of Canada.

100th Anniversary of the Legion (16 Feb 2027)

Tue, 16 Feb 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Speaker - Anthony Griffiths, President of Branch 63