PROBUS Club of the Gateway

Upcoming Club Events

    • 10 Oct 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Old Baldy, Kimberley
    • 13
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    View the fall colours in the Beaver Valley from several lookouts with  spectacular views on Thursday Oct 10. We will climb slowly to the top of the escarpment and do some loop hikes to McCluskey's Rock, stopping for many photo opportunities and lunch along the way - then hike down carefully to our cars. Total distance is approximately 11km. Bring a lunch, water and cameras. 

    There is no cost for this event. 

    Registration opens September 8th. 

    Event organizer: Barb Euler

    • 15 Oct 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Collingwood Legion

    Speaker - Micheal Coward

    Micheal's presentation is based on Canadian novelist, essayist, and cultural commentator, Stephen Marche's book The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future.  This celebrated journalist takes a fiercely divided America and imagines five chilling scenarios that lead to its collapse, based on in-depth interviews with experts of all kinds.

    From The Publisher:  No matter your political leaning, most of us can sense that America is barreling toward catastrophe—of one kind or another. Relevant and revelatory, The Next Civil War plainly breaks down the looming threats to America and is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of its people, its land, and its government
    • 17 Oct 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • Collingwood Downtown
    • 0
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    We invite you to join us on a haunted walking tour on the evening of October 17th starting at 6:30 p.m. under the full Hunter's Moon!  You will have a spook-tacular time listening to tales and ghostly stories as guest host Dean Hollin leads you through the shadows and darkest corners of Collingwood's Heritage Conservation District. 

    While on the walk, you will hear about ghostly experiences including the legend of David Williams, former editor of the Collingwood Bulletin newspaper, the ever-persistent ghost of Dr. Arthur, the tragic slaying of 13 year old Glory Whalen (among Ontario's oldest cold cases), and other strange sightings. 

    This 2 km walking loop will take approximately 1.5 hours.  The haunted walking tour will proceed rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots. In the event of a storm or heavy rain, the event will be rescheduled to Thursday, Oct. 24th.  

    Registration opens Sept. 11 to Oct. 14.  Cost is $16.00 per member. 

    Organizer:  Linda Granger at lgranger@rogers.com 

    • 18 Oct 2024
    • 10:30 AM
    • Singhampton
    • 0
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    The fall colours should be at their prime while you enjoy a self guided tour at Marion Bartlett's whimsical Sculpture Garden on a lovely forested trail on Friday, October 18th from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.  A short drive away, enjoy a delicious luncheon at Mylar and Loreta's Restaurant in Singhampton from 12 to 2 p.m.   

    There is no rain date for this event.  In the case of rain, registrants can choose to attend the lunch only.

    When registering, select the Sculpture Garden only option or the Sculpture Garden and the lunch option. There is a limit of 20 members.  There is no cost for the Sculpture Garden self guided tour.  You order at the restaurant and pay your own cost. 

    If the event is full, please join the waitlist. 

    Organizer: Janice Martin

    • 23 Oct 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Royal Canadian Legion
    • 19
    Registration is closed

    Last chance to sign up. Deadline Oct 8.
    Our ALL MEMBERS COCKTAIL PARTY has become a yearly delight you won't want to miss! Catch up with old friends and meet some new ones on Wednesday October 23rd from 4-6pm at the Royal Canadian Legion. There will be both tall tables and tables with chairs.

    Enjoy the delicious section of hot and cold appetizers that the Legion Ladies always provide and serve. Coffee, tea and water are included. At the CASH ONLY BAR wine will be $7.50 per 6oz glass or $30 per bottle, beer or liquor $5.25 and soft drinks $1.75.

    The cost of the event is $20 at registration plus the beverages you purchase at the event. 

    Organized by Jan Baker. We look forward to seeing you. 

    Registration opens Sept 4 and closes Oct 8.

    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.  Contact the organizer for possible waitlist members for potential buyers or to discuss the circumstances of your cancellation request in the case of an emergency. 




    • 30 Oct 2024
    • 7:30 PM
    • Simcoe Theatre
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    This theatre presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $48 per ticket.

    Founded in 2010, Gaslight features local history as theatre.  Each year a historic theme is selected to tell the story of a particular aspect of Collingwood's history.  The plays are written by local playwrights and star local actors.  There are four short plays: "The Story of a Ring", "Ernie, the Goat and the Snake Pit", "Best Laid Plans" and "Soul Food".  The presentation is "Armchair Tour" format where you remain seated in the theatre for the plays.  

    Registration opens September 9th through October 9th with payment by cheque. Registration is a two stage process.  You will register online to reserve a spot.  You will then provide the organizer with a cheque for $48.00 per ticket, payable to PROBUS Club of the Gateway, at the September Membership Meeting or by mail to the organizer.  

    Tickets may sell out quickly.  If there are no spots available, add your name to the waiting list and in the event that a registrant is not able to attend, you may be able to purchase their ticket from them. 

    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.  Contact the organizer for waitlist members for potential buyers or to discuss the circumstances in the case of an emergency of your cancellation request. 

    Guests may be permitted.  Please contact the organizer if you wish to bring a guest. 

    For questions about the event, contact event organizer, Mary Beth Sharpe. 

    • 1 Nov 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Near Markdale
    • 1
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    Tour and interact with alpacas at Kickin' Back Alpaca Ranch near Markdale. Optional lunch afterwards. 

    The cost is $18 per person.  Minimum 15 people. Maximum 30 people. 

    Registration opens Sept 12th and closes Oct 24th.    

    Organized by Marjorie O'Brien. 

    • 7 Nov 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Match Eatery 15 Joseph Dr Wasaga
    • 13
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    Join your fellow Probus members for an impromptu Happy Hour 4-6pm in the relaxing breezy enclosed outdoor patio at the Match Eatery adjacent to the Wasaga Casino in Wasaga Beach. Registration opens Oct 4 and closes Nov 4.

    Wine is 1/2 price! 1/2 price chicken wings and a variety of nibbles are offered for $6.50.

    Event organizer: David Warren davidwarren73.dw@gmail.com

    • 19 Nov 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Collingwood Legion

    Speaker:  Constable Sarah Hendrick,
    OPP, K-9 Unit

    Constable Sarah Hendrick is a 20 year member of the Ontario Provincial Police. For the last 3 years, she has been a Canine Officer. Her two partners are a 4 year old Belgium Malinois named Janus and a 2 year old Labrador Retriever named Finny. Sarah is stationed out of the Nottawasaga OPP detachment in Alliston, serving the Simcoe region, Dufferin and Caledon as well as Huronia West and Collingwood. Janus is a general service dog that tracks people and detects firearms and drugs. Finny is a search and rescue dog that locates missing and lost individuals.

    AND  YES!!!  Constable Hendrick will bring her canine partners Finny and Janus


    • 21 Nov 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Georgian Bowl, 832 Hurontario St, Collingwood
    • 22
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    Shake off the doldrums of November and come out and enjoy 2 hours of 5 pin bowling with fellow Probus members Thursday November 21 at 10am, cost $16 (includes shoe rental). 

    Registration opens October 15 and closes November 20. Maximum 24 people. 

    Organized by Nancy Brenner 289-338-0671 nancydougbrenner@gmail.com


    • 23 Nov 2024
    • 7:30 PM
    • New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood
    • 11
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    John McDermott returns to celebrate Theatre Collingwood's 40th anniversary season of great musical storytellers. Renowned for his stirring rendition of Christmas classics, McDermott's voice embodies the holiday spirit, resonating with audiences of all ages. 

    This presentation will be held on Saturday November 23, 2024 at 7:30pm. The cost is $76 per ticket. Registration will be online beginning September 19 through November 11, 2024 with payment by credit card. Guests are allowed (register in your name).

    Theatre Collingwood will reserve seats for groups of 10 or more.

    Check out Theatre Collingwood's Dine and Play information at theatrecollingwood.ca. Discounts at various restaurants are available with your ticket which will be available from Mary Beth at the November Probus meeting.

    For questions about the event, contact the event organizer, Mary Beth Sharpe mbsharpe@rogers.com. For questions about registration or payment contact Linda/ Denise at gatewayprobusevents@gmail.com. 



    • 4 Dec 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Osler Brook Golf and Country Club
    • 0
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    This event is almost full, register now to reserve your spot.  

    Once the event is full join the waitlist as there may be cancellations closer to the event date.


    Christmas celebration including a 3 course dinner followed by dancing to our DJ, Stu. 


    Where:  Osler Brook Golf and Country Club

    Date:  Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

    Time:  5 pm to 11 pm 

    Cost:  $83

    You will make your choice of food selections when you register for this event:

    Appetizer:  Choice of mushroom soup or salad (mixed greens, roaster butternut squash, roasted beets, pecans and goat cheese)

    Main Course: Choice of full turkey dinner or glazed salmon dinner or vegetable Wellington dinner 

    Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding, coffee and tea 

    Drinks available to purchase at the Club: 

    Wine $10.95 plus tax and tip

    Beer ranging from $7 to $8.95 plus tax and tip

    Registration opens September 4th until Nov. 20th.  Registration will be a two stage process.  You will register on our website to reserve a spot and select your menu choices as above.  Once you have provided a cheque to the organizers either at a Monthly Membership Meeting or by mail or in person to Sharon Cobban 9 Beachside Lane, Collingwood, L9Y 4Z5, you will be fully registered.  Your registration is not confirmed until you have registered online, chosen your meal options AND you have given a cheque made out to Probus Club of the Gateway in the amount of $83 to the organizers. 

    There are a maximum of 90 able to attend. 

    If a member would like to bring a guest, please contact Sharon Cobban before registering them.   

    Cancellations will be accepted up until Nov 6th. After that date you would need to find a replacement. Contact the organizers for a list of people on the waitlist.

    Organizers are Sharon Cobban, Margorie O'Brien and Susanne Clarke. 

    • 17 Dec 2024

    Happy Holidays! 

Past events

3 Oct 2024 Bruce Trail Hike and Chili Luncheon
24 Sep 2024 Hogg's Falls Hike and Lunch
18 Sep 2024 Beautiful Joe Park and other fun activities in Meaford
17 Sep 2024 SEPTEMBER Speaker: Former Collingwood Mayor; "Collingwood. An Everchanging Community"
17 Sep 2024 SEPTEMBER Monthly Membership Meeting
12 Sep 2024 Impromptu Pub Night
28 Aug 2024 Afternoon tea at Katherine's Chateau
22 Aug 2024 Jersey Boys Musical
20 Aug 2024 AUGUST Speaker - Cannabis and the Aging Brain
20 Aug 2024 August Monthly Membership Meeting
15 Aug 2024 WWI Walking Tour of Collingwood and Optional Lunch at Fig and Feta Restaurant
14 Aug 2024 2nd E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO)
13 Aug 2024 The Weather Network Studio Tour and Lunch
6 Aug 2024 Beach Party
1 Aug 2024 Happy Hour Match Eatery Wasaga Casino
25 Jul 2024 Muskoka Boat Cruise and lunch at Canadian Race Boat Hall of Fame
25 Jul 2024 2024 Golf Tournament
17 Jul 2024 E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO)
17 Jul 2024 Avro Arrow Tour
16 Jul 2024 JULY Speaker: The Healthy Hiker
16 Jul 2024 July Monthly Membership Meeting
4 Jul 2024 The Roost Winery Hike and Wine Tasting
18 Jun 2024 JUNE Speaker: Your Future Hospital and The Evolving Healthcare in Collingwood
18 Jun 2024 JUNE Monthly Membership Meeting
4 Jun 2024 2nd Thai dinner with guitar music and singing by Fran Webster and family
28 May 2024 Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory and Fifty's Grill Lunch
27 May 2024 Duntroon Hike with Lunch
21 May 2024 MAY Speaker: Estate Planning for Seniors & Their Families
15 May 2024 2nd Nottawasaga Model Train Club Tour May 15
8 May 2024 With a Song in My Heart, Leisa Way & Friends
2 May 2024 2nd Collingwood Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Tours
30 Apr 2024 Thai dinner with guitar music and singing by Fran Webster and family
24 Apr 2024 Collingwood Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Tours
23 Apr 2024 The Golf Club - Get an Early Start on your Golf Season!
18 Apr 2024 Brilliantly Bacharach! Presented by Theatre Collingwood
17 Apr 2024 Welcome Back Spring Potluck Cocktail Party
16 Apr 2024 APRIL Speaker: Flying High With A Snowbird Pilot
16 Apr 2024 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
3 Apr 2024 Dinner at Huron Club
27 Mar 2024 Cooking Class with a Chef
27 Mar 2024 Nottawasaga Model Train Club Tour
20 Mar 2024 CPR and First Aid Course
19 Mar 2024 MARCH Speaker: Tracking Your Ancestors
19 Mar 2024 March Monthly Membership Meeting
5 Mar 2024 Lunch at Katherine's Chateau
28 Feb 2024 Lunch at Tesoro Restaurant
24 Feb 2024 Snowshoe/Hike and Lunch at Nottawa General
23 Feb 2024 Collingwood Blues Hockey Game Feb 23
20 Feb 2024 FEBRUARY - Stronger Solutions for Aging Well
13 Feb 2024 Any Dream Will Do: Theatre Collingwood
12 Feb 2024 Lunch at Pho Simcoe 2
6 Feb 2024 Cocktail Party at the Meleskies
4 Feb 2024 Collingwood Blues Hockey Game Feb 4
24 Jan 2024 Snowshoe Hike and Wine Tasting Around the Bonfire
20 Jan 2024 J.S. Bach's Long Walk in the Snow: Theatre Collingwood
16 Jan 2024 Community Connection 211
19 Dec 2023 Cocktail Party at the Bakers
6 Dec 2023 Christmas Dinner Dance
2 Dec 2023 Theatre Collingwood: John McDermott, A Family Christmas
25 Nov 2023 Kimber Valley Farms Craft Show
24 Nov 2023 Collingwood Blues Hockey Game
22 Nov 2023 Fraud Prevention Presentation
21 Nov 2023 Veterans of Collingwood Township
8 Nov 2023 Dinner at Curly Willow
4 Nov 2023 Art Show - David Warren
3 Nov 2023 Hiking Walter's Falls Side Trail and Lunch at Fall's Inn
27 Oct 2023 Gaslight Community Theatre- SOLD OUT
25 Oct 2023 Annual All Members Welcome Cocktail Party
24 Oct 2023 Collingwood's Swing Pickleball
17 Oct 2023 Arts and Crafts Show and Sale at October Meeting
14 Oct 2023 Old Baldy Hike
4 Oct 2023 Bruce Trail Hike and Chili Lunch
28 Sep 2023 Fun Car Tour
21 Sep 2023 Theatre Collingwood: Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter
19 Sep 2023 Angie Sandow: Why the Word "CAN'T" Shouldn't Exist...
11 Sep 2023 Friday Harbour with Lunch Nearby
22 Aug 2023 Beach Party and Picnic
16 Aug 2023 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat
15 Aug 2023 Harvey Bodach, Thornbury Bald Eagles Experience
9 Aug 2023 Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum Tour
2 Aug 2023 Hiking: Mono Cliffs
18 Jul 2023 July Membership Meeting

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PROBUS Club of the Gateway

P. O. Box 612
Collingwood ON L9Y 4E8

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