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
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:
Full-Body Engagement:
Customizable Intensity:
Doors open at 9:30am. Join us for a coffee and a chat before the meeting starts at 10:00am.
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.
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
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.
Wish you and yours a Very Happy Holiday Season and Healthy New Year!
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.
Speaker - Anthony Griffiths, President of Branch 63
This is a NEW CLUB and open for registration. The format is still being determined by the club members.
For more information, contact the Co-ordinator: Phyllis Burke
If you enjoy Birding and want some company, this is the club for you.
Richard Edwards will notify you of upcoming Bird Walks that you're welcome to join. A typicall walk happens in the early morning when the birds are active; likely 7am - 9am. A favourite spot is on the Bruce Trail near Duntroon, 1 to 2 km on flat ground and about 5 km for Collingwood.
Register to receive notification of upcoming Bird Walks.
For more information you can contact, Coordinator, Richard Edwards
If there's enough interest, this new book club will start in the fall.
It is undetermined if it will be a Mixed or Ladies Club.
For more information, contact Phyllis Burke or register here to receive email updates.
Are you ready to explore the frontiers of human knowledge?
This men's and women's book club welcomes anyone eager to dive deep into the worlds of Science, Technology, AI, and Mathematics.
This is a NEW CLUB and open for registration. For more information, contact the Co-ordinator: Richard Dewey
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