PROBUS Club of the Gateway upcoming events

Happy Hour at Montana's (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join your fellow Probus members on Thursday, August 27th from 3-5 pm for Happy Hour at Montana's in Collingwood. Order and pay at the restaurant.

Daily drink deals starting from $4.99 and Happy Hour starters from $10.

Organized by Janice Martin.

Registration opens August 1st with space for 30 members. If the event is full, please put your name on the Wait list as sometimes there are cancellations.

Hope you can join us.

It's GOOD NEWS...Stories Worth Repeating! (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gwen Petreman - Educator, Author, Illustrator

Since retiring from teaching, Gwen has actively promoted bio-diversity and enhanced green spaces in Barrie by planting native flora with groups like Nature Barrie and Living Green. As a founding member of the Barrie Bird Friendly Team, she helped the municipality secure its official Bird Friendly City designation in 2023. To inspire residents to protect local ecosystems, she delivers engaging educational presentations on birds, pollinators, and remarkable trees.

Gwen also writes environmental articles for local newspapers, shares insights on her blog (http://envirogoodtoknow.blogspot.com/), and has written and illustrated 15 children’s picture books that celebrate nature through storytelling.

It's GOOD NEWS...Stories Worth Repeating!

We are bombarded with negative news daily, which is why local educator and environmentalist Gwen created a presentation focused entirely on uplifting global and local events

In this one-of-a-kind, engaging talk, your members will discover fascinating and unusual stories from around the world, including:

The Homework Movement: How a simple school assignment positively impacted millions of lives.
Nature's Superheroes: Why sunflowers are "superflowers," vultures are good news birds, and certain trees act as ultimate carbon-sequestering masters.
Historical Guardians: The heroic efforts that prevented Ontario from turning into a barren wasteland.
Eco-Innovations: How birds combat climate chaos, and why modern farmers are enthusiastically embracing solar panels.
Surprising Remedies: The top pollinating herb that doubles as a memory booster and sleep aid.Inspiring Figures: The world's most heroic dog, and the billionaires using their fortunes to save human lives

This presentation reminds us that while bad news makes headlines,
good news changes lives.
Come be inspired by the stories worth repeating.

Sheffield Black History & Cultural Museum with Optional Lunch (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Please join us for a walking tour of the Sheffield Black History Museum. We will start with an introduction by owner Carolynn Wilson, niece of Howard Sheffield, whose dream was to gather and preserve the history of the 40,000 slaves who went underground to escape from the United States. You may be familiar with a book about this called, "The Underground Railroad".

The tour provides a walk around where you will visit the replicas of of the shops and businesses these pioneers built: a Barber Shop, Tailor Shop, Dress Shop and Hair Salon, Iron Works, Tool Shop and more. At the end of the tour, you will visit the Doll Shop building. Along with displays of memorabilia, you will see the doll collection which depicts how society portrayed People of Colour in contrast to their contributions to society.

You will leave enhanced by the history of the early Black Pioneers who risked their lives to escape slavery and build a life for themselves in many areas of Ontario, including Collingwood.

A ride in a golf cart will be provided for those who are unable to do the walk.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. (no deadline to leave)

Cost: $5.00 (pay at the museum)

Spots: 30

Registration: Opens August 19th.

Optional Lunch: Corner Cafe & Grill, Thornbury. Order and pay at the restaurant.

Organized by Pat T. and Linda G.

Theatre Collingwood: Tuesdays with Morrie (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m., join us for the performance of "Tuesdays with Morrie" at Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg. Tells the story of a successful journalist consumed by his career and his relationship with his former college professor who is dying from ALS. This funny, tender story of two lives transformed is performed by a remarkable cast.

Tickets cost $55.00 and guests are permitted. Registration is available online now with payment by credit card. 30 tickets are available. 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.

Collingwood Food Tour- International Foods (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us for a walking food tour on Thursday, September 24th at 2:00 pm. We stop at 5 local places in downtown Collingwood and have a tasting at each spot. The tour will last around 2 hours and we will walk approximately 3 blocks.

The guide has historical knowledge of Collingwood as well as background on all the restaurants. The vast majority of the tour takes place outside; however, where space permits, we are invited inside the restaurant. Sometimes we are joined by the owners for a bit of a chat. Participants exchange stories about their favourite local restaurants and get to try new things on the menu of places they may have been to before. The spots are not revealed before the tour which makes it fun to wonder, "Where are we going next?"

The cost of the food tour is $52.00. Registration will open August 19th and there is a maximum of 22 participants. If the event is full, join the wait list as there is a possibility that someone may need to cancel.

Typically the tour is not able to cater to special dietary requirements. Registrants will need to decide what they can sample based on their individual needs.

Bruce Nuclear Plant and Optional Lunch (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Bruce Nuclear Power Station, at the time of completion, was the largest nuclear power plant in the world, producing 6,400 MW of power per day with 8 reactors. Plans are underway to expand the plant by another 4800 MW. In addition to power generation, the Bruce facility produces the majority of the world’s supply of Cobalt 90, a critical radioactive isotope of Cobalt used in the treatment of specific cancers.

A plant tour of the facility is planned for Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 am. The tour will consist of a classroom information session and a guided bus drive around the plant site. The plant is located in the Tiverton/ Kincardine area, approximately a two hour drive from Collingwood.

Following the tour which should end by 12:30, you can plan to have an optional lunch at The Walker House Restaurant, 146 High Street, Southampton, ON. The meal will be ordered from the menu and you pay the restaurant directly. To ensure your reservation, please indicate if you plan to have lunch at the restaurant when registering.

Registration opens Aug 12 and closes Aug 30. We will initially plan for 20 members. Please reserve by Sunday, Aug 30 to allow us to firm up the spaces available at Bruce. There is no charge for the Nuclear Plant tour. If the event is full, add your name to the waitlist to enable us to make future arrangements for the overload.

Organized by Brian H.

Theatre Collingwood: Get Down Tonight (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, October 15th at 2:00 p.m., join us for the performance of "Get Down Tonight" at Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg. A high-energy celebration of the 1970's, the disco decade of sparkle, soul and unstoppable rhythm. Relive the songs that made you move, the friendships that made you smile and the music that still makes your heart beat faster. A joyful, feel- good dance party you'll never forget!

Tickets cost $55.00 and guests are permitted. Registration is available online August 4th with payment by credit card. 20 tickets are available. Organized by Mary Beth Sharpe.

Fraud Protection (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Speaker: Constable Helena Beck,
My name is Helena Beck and I am a police officer with the Ontario Provincial Police. I have been employed with the OPP since 2020 and currently serve as a Community Engagement Officer (CEO). My role focuses on building positive relationships within the community and educating the public on crime prevention.

FRAUD PROTECTION

This presentation is geared toward fraud prevention and will cover topics such as:

Door‑to‑door scams
Romance scams
Email/phone/text scams
Grandparent scam.

The presentation highlights common scam methods, what warning signs to look for, and how to stay safe and avoid becoming a victim.

Haunted Collingwood Walking Tour with Dean Hollin (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand... We invite you to join us on a haunted walking tour on the evening of October 26th starting at 7:00 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.

Registration will open at the end of September. Cost is $16.00 per member.

Organized by Linda G.

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.

Christmas Dinner Dance (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Registration will open in the fall, after we have finalized all the details.

Where: Osler Brook Golf and Country Club

Date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2026

Time: 5 pm to 11 pm

Cost:

Meal choices:

First Course: Choice of apple and carrot ginger soup or salad (mixed greens, roaster butternut squash, roasted beets, pecans and goat cheese with a citrus vinaigrette)

Main Course: Choice of roasted turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans almondine; or Bourbon Glazed Salmon with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus; or Vegan stuffed Squash with mushrooms, pecans and rice.

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding or Flourless Chocolate Cake

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!