PROBUS Club of the Gateway

President's Message
January 2025

Dear fellow PROBUS Club of the Gateway member; 

2025 has arrived! 

And while I don’t pretend to like the short days and cold weather, I do love the fresh start that each year affords.  I enjoy sitting down and coming up with a robust list of New Year’s resolutions and then I have even more fun breaking them – usually within the first week. 

While this season offers those who want it a chance to slow down and charge their batteries, there is also a plethora of things to do if you want to engage with others and have some fun.    In fact, our Gateway Social committee has 5 events lined up for this month.  And the Speakers committee has booked some really interesting keynote speakers to make our Monthly Membership Meetings “must attend” events.   Details of January events and upcoming speakers can be found on our web site.  Just click this link to get there: PROBUS Club of the Gateway home page 

If you need help registering for an event, or accessing the website, let us know by emailing gatewayprobusevents@gmail.com or gatewayprobus@gmail.com.  Someone will reach out and give you a hand. 

Outside of PROBUS, there is also quite a variety of things to do at this time of year.  For those who like the snow and cold, January is the time to strap on your skis, snowshoes, crampons, or skates.  Perhaps try your hand at a little ice fishing.  Or go for a walk and breathe in that fresh cold northern air.  If you prefer warmth and/or to be inside, see a play or sit by a fire and curl up with a really good book.  Or hop on a plane and escape to a warmer clime. 

It’s a brand new year and there is so much going on for those who want to stay active and get involved.  As Alex Morritt says;

“New year – a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story?  Ultimately, we write it.  The choice is ours.” 

Here’s to an active and great 2025!

Joan Meleskie