THE PROBUS CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE Thursday, March 15, 2018 SUTHERLAND HALL Meeting 10:00 am Ticket Sales 9:30 am

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1 THE PROBUS CLUB OF HUNTSVILLE Thursday, March 15, 2018 SUTHERLAND HALL Meeting 10:00 am Ticket Sales 9:30 am John McDonald John has lived in the area for about 13 years. He enjoys all sports, especially curling, cross country skiing, hiking and golf. He also enjoys all water crafts and is learning how to sail. Fishing, cards, and watching big storms are also favourite activities. John is looking forward to meeting new friends at PROBUS. Lea retired from a successful career Lea and Helen Barker running his own company in sales and marketing. Helen has expertise in linguistics and spent her career teaching French. They moved to Huntsville in 2014 and built a home on Oxtongue Lake in They are also members of the Rotary Club and would like to meet new people at PROBUS. Dennis and Julie Maxwell Dennis and Julie decided to make the Pen Lake family cottage their home after Dennis retired from a sales and marketing career. They enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and skiing and look forward to meeting new people. Please be advised that our PROBUS club information has become compromised through an unknown party. We have reported this to the proper authorities and they are investigating. In the meantime, please report any suspicious correspondence to Barry Stephens, our treasurer or to myself. On a lighter note, enjoy the spring weather! Check out the following pages to see what exciting PROBUS events are available! David 1

2 Our club presently has 196 members. Five new members have joined since January. There were 54 members and 2 guests at our February meeting. The 2018 membership list has been updated and sent to all of the members. Please let us know if you did not receive it. If you have any changes to your address, phone or information, please advise Janice Elliott janiceelliott04@gmail.com Please welcome our new members! Replacement name badges $20 Oh No! I lost my badge. Luck of the Irish During the gold and silver rush in the 1800 s, many of the most famous and successful miners were Irish. Over time, these mining fortunes led to the phrase luck of the Irish. Now, the luck of the Irish can mean extreme luck, sheer luck, or even bad luck. Remember to bring your meeting fee loonie. Bear s Den at Huntsville Place Mall Tuesday, March 20 12:30 Would you like to help organize? Been on an interesting trip lately? Let us know! I m excited about PROBUS coming! Please sign up! 2

3 Please pay for events by cheque whenever possible. Wednesday, May 30 3:00pm Dwight Community Centre followed by dinner at Muskoka on the Rocks Tickets on sale at April and May meetings Wednesday, July 25 4:00pm 3

4 In 1940, Germany invaded Norway. The exiled Royal Norwegian Air Force established a training camp in Canada for young recruits who escaped from the Nazis. Little Norway opened in Toronto during 1940 and moved to Muskoka Airport, near Gravenhurst, in Little Norway s graduates distinguished themselves in overseas battles, flying in Norwegian squadrons of Britain s Royal Air Force. Norwegian squadrons hunted enemy submarines off Iceland, delivered secret agents to enemy soil, and flew dangerous missions over Germany with Bomber Command. In 1943, one squadron was named the top-scoring Allied fighter squadron in all of the Royal Air Force. Canadians can be proud of their country s assistance to Norway during a very dark hour. Torontonians and Muskokans opened their hearts to the young men. Many of the recruits married Canadian women and returned to Canada after the war. Andrea Baston grew up in Gravenhurst, Ontario. She obtained an Honours B.A. in English Literature from York University and an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa. Andrea practised law with the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto until retirement, after which she began writing about Muskoka s local history. Andrea and her family live in Toronto and Gravenhurst. Come and hear this fascinating story of Muskoka s history! 4

5 Wendy, Audrey, Jean and Sandy Peter, Heather, Marj and Patrick I eat like this every night! Another fabulous meal with John, Ray. Jane, Andre, Eve, Larry, Barbara, Mary Ray and BB taking the picture! The Mexican dinner theme at the Woodsides was a hot evening!...nachos, jalapeños, Mike s famous chili, curly cucumbers and la finale grande : Marguerita cheesecake! Me too! Maravillosa!! 5

6 The PROBUS duplicate bridge group is now in its 15th year. The first game was held at the home of Beryl and Paul Clayson on October 27, 2003 and has continued to be held there ever since. Ten couples played in the first game: Trudy Birch/Judy Wilson, Lynn Todgham/ Pat Hardie, Rob/Sheila Adamson, Barb/Tom Johnson, Heather/David Hockin, Baz Hutchison/Nancy Mitchell, Lynn Fletcher/Connie Kelso, Susan Dirks/Barb Baker, Anne/ Dan McKeon and Beryl/Paul Clayson. Seven of these members are still playing. Over the years, 82 people have been part of PROBUS duplicate. Duplicate bridge is played the same way as social bridge but cards are placed in boards, which circulate around the tables, so everybody plays the same hands. Games are on the 4th Monday of the month in the afternoons in winter months, and in the evenings during the summer. Games take 2 1/2 to 3 hours, and there is a $1 charge for refreshments. We are always looking for new players (especially of the male variety). You do not have to be an expert, as long as you know the basic rules of bidding and playing. The emphasis is on social bridge, and nobody has ever called the Director! Find a partner and come join us! Beryl and Paul, our hosts Paul with Connie and Diane 6

7 The night was so special that even Elvis showed up! Peggy, Diane, Heather, Mary Beth and Sandy The women enjoyed their corsages. Thanks Bob an elegant touch! Diane, Bob, Peter, Heather, Peggy, Ken and Mary Beth Great conversation, great memories! Hey it doesn t get any better than this! 7

8 Book Club #1 Contact: Catherine Hawkin April: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty May: The Child Finder by Rene Denfield Book Club #2 Contact: Cathie Flanagan April: The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean May: Letters to a Young Muslim by Omar Saif Ghobsh Lunch Bunch Contact: Susan Magee susanmagee@rogers.com April 12, 12:30 at Mill on Main RSVP to Susan Magee New members welcome! Photography Club Next Meeting Friday, April 27 2:00 p.m. Unit 101, 35 Dairy Lane Theme: Approaching Spring Contact: Ken Koehler kkoehler@vianet.ca Bid Group #1 Contact: John and Helmy Aben johnhelmyaben@gmail.com THIS GROUP IS CURRENTLY FULL Group #2 Contact: Barb Munro and Steve Tonge munroandtonge@gmail.com 8

9 Contact: Gloria Woodside New members welcome! ESOP Excellent Snowshoers of PROBUS Contact: David Mason New members welcome! Contact: Susan Magee Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. $11.60 for 3 games including shoes New members welcome! Dining In Contact: Barb Burton burtonbaj@sympatico.ca If you wish to be a spare, please contact Barb. Wine Appreciation Contact: Jeff and Ann Cox jeffcox88@gmail.com 9

10 March 13 Bid Euchre #1 March 15 PROBUS General Meeting March 15 Bid Euchre #2 March 20 Lunch at Bear s Den March 21 Mahjong March 26 Duplicate Bridge April 3 Book Club #2 April 9 Book Club #1 April 9 Bowling April 10 Bid Euchre #1 April 12 Lunch Bunch April 18 Come From Away April 19 PROBUS General Meeting April 19 Bid Euchre #2 April 27 Photography Club May 9 Armchair Traveller at Chartwell May 30 Trivia and Dinner July 25 PROBUS Picnic at Moose Cafe 10

11 John Leslie is the grandson of Gwen and John Jackson, lifetime residents of Muskoka and long-time members of our PROBUS club. He was recently named to the 2018 Paralympic Snowboard Team. John states: After Sochi, I have put all of my efforts into being the best Para snowboarder I can be. I have done all the preparation needed and am excited to compete against the best in the world John has a below the knee amputation, a result of a cancer diagnosed when he was 10. To find out more about John s journey, visit: Competition dates for para snowboard cross and banked slalom are March 12 to 16. Best of luck John! 11

12 President David Mason Vice President Sally McClelland Past President Barbara Munro Secretary Marg McLean Treasurer Barry Stephens Special Events Susan Magee Please save for your records General Interest Groups Diane Burley Newsletter Lynne Newell Ann Rogers Membership Janice Elliott Mary Jane McCarey Facilities Brian Sproston PROBUS Club of Huntsville Care Bear To send condolence or get well cards, contact Helmy Aben at A card was sent to Ann Rogers for a speedy recovery. PO Box 5261, Huntsville, ON, P1H 2K6 probushuntsville@gmail.com 12