Meeting upstairs from library
May 14, 2026
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Meeting May 14 at 10 AM upstairs from library 30th anniversary celebration This is a milestone year—three decades of “Fellowship, Friendship and Fun.” I hope that we will see most of our members on Thursday May 14th at the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Our celebrations for the 30th Anniversary will begin at 10:00 as usual. It will be hard to remember all the people who have been working hard to make this a day to celebrate, but Deb and her team, Nathan, Larry, Ruth and Ron stand out. We do need a few more volunteers for the day. If Fionna
Annual Party
July 2, 2025
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Our July meeting will be on our usual day and time, but we’ll go to Legacy Pines clubhouse. Legacy Pines is just north of Palgrave. After passing the Palgrave Pond going north, turn left (west) on Zimmerman Drive. Drive about a half kilometer to the clubhouse shown by the arrow. Enjoy the party.
Speaker Weathering Heights
June 1, 2025
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Many of us have heard of Dave Phillips. He has often appeared in the media about weather and climate. David was employed with Environment Canada’s weather service for over 57 years. In 2024, he transitioned from Senior Climatologist to Climatologist Emeritus. (He says dropping Senior from his title immediately made him feel younger.) His work activities relate to the study of the climate of Canada and to promote awareness and understanding of meteorology. He authored several books, papers and reports, including a book on The Climates of Canada, and two bestsellers: The Day Niagara Falls Ran Dry and Blame It On
Play at Blackhorse Theater
June 1, 2025
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Sunday June 8 Delval Divas 2:15 at Blackhorse Village Players- theatre at Hgwy 9 and Mount Wolfe Road preceded by lunch at Caledon Hills Pub in Palgrave. Convenor for this one is Edna Clark.
Meeting Community Centre Upstairs
May 1, 2025
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By Fionna Ferguson Our May 8th Meeting was a visual treat from a phenomenal photographer Mark Zelinski. He showed us so many stunning views mostly in our own remarkable Ontario region. The pictures were not just views however: they told a story, and we were left pondering his quote: “We need to marry our knowledge with indigenous peoples “because his work illustrates the human connection with our environment and specifically, Mr. Zelinski’s relationship with Indigenous peoples worldwide. Graduating from OCAD in 1989 as the top student, winning the governor Generals medal, he worked for Sports illustrated before becoming the Queen’s Park official
Meeting Barbara Robinson on Sewers
March 31, 2025
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Probus Sewer Presentation by Barbara Robinson, M.A.Sc., P.Eng. Unfortunately Barbara could not visit, but will come back. Barbara will share a lively and engaging talk about sanitary sewers, the most important infrastructure in any City. She will discuss the state-of-the-art best practices for sewer systems in Canada (which she developed), and how municipalities are falling short of making our sewer and water bills affordable through inaction. She will share information about your own sewer, how to operate and maintain it, and simple best practices to substantially reduce the risk of basement flooding at your home. She will share her newest
Gillian Boyd Public Educator about Fire Safety
March 3, 2025
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Our meetings start at 10, but most arrive by 9:30 to socialize. We meet upstairs in the Albion Bolton Community Centre. Friendly greeters welcome you and show you the upstairs meeting room. Gillian Boyd, Public Educator with the Caledon Fire Department Gillian Boyd, the Town Of Caledon safety education officer spoke to us for the last time as she is retiring at the end of the year and she gave us a rundown of the situation in Caledon. There are nine fire stations, but only one full-time, which is in Bolton. A 10th station is planned on the west side
Probus Meeting cancelled
February 11, 2025
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Given a forecast for heavy snow, the Probus meeting on Feb. 13, 2025 is cancelled. John Steckley Initially in putting together the latest edition of my sociology textbooks I planned to add the name and maybe a paragraph about the first Canadian Black woman to become a doctor. I thought it would be easy. It turned out not to be so. Eventually I found Sophia B. Jones (1857 – 1932), who was born and raised in Chatham, known in the 19th century as the Black Mecca, being the northern address of the Underground Railroad. She wanted to become a doctor, but was turned down
Movie – The Outrun
February 3, 2025
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Based on the best selling memoire by Amy Liptrot, The Outrun is a profoundly moving drama about addiction, recovery, and the healing power of nature. After a decade away, 29 year old Rona (Saoirse Ronan) returns home to the Orkney Islands, sober but lonely as she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly, the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength among the heavy gales and bracingly cold sea. It is masterfully realized by Ronan in a career-best performance that
New Bolton Probus Management Board
February 3, 2025
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Thanks to the members of our board who keep running interesting activities for our club. President Graham Ferguson Vice President TBD Past President Larry O’Donnell Secretary Laura Fleming Treasurer Trevor Hawkes Membership Ian Kittle Social Activities Debbie Courneya Member at Large Grace Allison
Annual General Meeting
December 28, 2024
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On Janaury 9, we have the yearly task of electing a new management board. Graham sent this proposed team. As of December 16, they are still looking for someone to fill the VP position. The proposed board for 2025 to be voted on at January meeting: President – Graham Ferguson Past President – Larry O’Donnel Vice President – TBD Treasurer – Trevor Hawkes Secretary – Laura Fleming Membership – Ian Kittle Social Activities – Debbie Courneya Member at Large – Grace Allison Member at large – Andre-Ann Rousseau
Owen Goltz on Natural Farming
December 28, 2024
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After 35 years in the arboriculture industry, Owen sold his private practice in 2009 and decided to become a farmer and “How hard could that be?” It took 15 years, to develop an on-farm internal nutritional system to feed his soil, animals, and his local community. He coined this type of farming in 2014, “Zero Budget Natural Farming” Little did he know, it was already becoming the largest farming movement outside of North America. Owen uses humour and passionate story telling to highlight the important connections between nature and farming. He uses the successes and failures of his own farming experiences to inspire
KItchen Capers
November 27, 2024
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THis fun group meets in someone’s house and cooks then enjoys a special meal. The number is capped at 10.
Festival of Lights at Saint Marie Upon the Hurons
November 27, 2024
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Not only are the lights entrancing, but there will be 45 artisans with potential gifts for others. Thursday Nov. 28.
Christmas Celebration
November 27, 2024
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On Thursday Dec. 5 (a week earlier than normal) we will celebrate the Season. Debbie has a wonderful record making decorations. We are asked to bring pot luck food BUT: we can’t heat anything at the venue. Circuits can easily get blown. Fun activities are planned.
Show and Tell Sue Calder’s amazing grandfather
October 20, 2024
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Show and Tell allowed Sue Calder to tell us about her Unsung Hero – her grandfather Douglas Rothwell who as a farm boy made it in the world of engineering and provided many inventions as well as working in high level utility jobs including an important role for the St Lawrence Seaway. Club members are encouraged to make a presentation about something special in their lives such as a career, a hobby, an expedition or a notable family member.
Speaker Canadian Jews, Military and WW II
October 20, 2024
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Ellin Bessner spoke about her book about over 17,000 jewish Canadians who fought in World War II. They faced a particularly brutal fate if captured by the Nazis and identified as Jewish. Thoughts from Fiona Ferguson John Palmer introduced our speaker Ellin Bressner who gave us a very heartfelt talk on the topic Canadian Jews, the military and World War II. It is a topic very dear to her heart because she became aware that she had had nine family members serving in the war, including a woman, but none had talked about it. Ellen explained that many Jewish people fought in the
Car Rally Information
October 9, 2024
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Probus Fall Car Rally Stan East Thursday October 17th 2024 Please register on the sign-up sheet by the end of the October 10th meeting of Probus so the restaurant knows how many to expect. Thank you. What is a Car Rally? A Navigation and Timing driving event over a specified route Can be a serious “TSD” time speed distance with route instructions that are challenging (this one is easy to follow) Can be a navigation only route Can in professional competition be on “closed roads” (not here we are on public roads) Can include requirement to see things on route (photo or
Car Rally
October 9, 2024
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Probus Fall Car Rally Stan East Thursday October 17th 2024 Please register on the sign-up sheet by the end of the October 10th meeting of Probus so the restaurant knows how many to expect. Thank you. What is a Car Rally? A Navigation and Timing driving event over a specified route Can be a serious “TSD” time speed distance with route instructions that are challenging (this one is easy to follow) Can be a navigation only route Can in professional competition be on “closed roads” (not here we are on public roads) Can include requirement to see things on route (photo or
Angie Sandow “Why Can’t I?”
October 5, 2024
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Angie Sandow OCTOBER”S SPEAKER – Angie Sandow report by Fionna Ferguson Born with a visible disability, Angie is an inspiratonal speaker. She believes that there is no such word as can’t although she pointed out that someone had told her that the one thing she couldn’t do was make love to him, but Angie believes that everyone is a superhero and has lived her life without rules. She did not want people feeling sorry for her and didn’t look at her life as one of hardships, and she isn’t afraid to laugh, and she certainly made us laugh Born in Montreal she moved
TIFF Movie Oct. 21
September 24, 2024
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Ezra Both an unpredictable family dramedy and a road movie that runs on mischief, the latest from director Tony Goldwyn (TIFF ’10’s Conviction) stars Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, and Oscar winner Robert De Niro as three adults with wildly divergent opinions about what’s best for one precious little boy.
TIFF Movie Sept. 30
September 23, 2024
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Red Fever Appropriately on Reconcilliation Day, this movie described pereceptions of indiginous people over many decades. It mentioned the many professional, local and school sports teams with Indian names, the high fashion designs based on native motifs, the incredible sport success of many athletes, especially Jim Thorpe and the terrible effects of residential schools. Ironically after the movie, we enjoyed a meal at Montanas where a game involving the Atlanta Braves was being broadcast.
TIFF Movie Nov. 11
September 23, 2024
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One Life Sir Anthony Hopkins stars as Sir Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who helped rescue hundreds of children from Europe on the verge of the Second World War, an act of compassion that was almost forgotten for 50 years.
Katie Sawyer on Caledon Age-Friendly programs
September 4, 2024
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SEPTEMBER’S SPEAKER- Katie Sawyers Larry O’Donnell reactions Katie Sawyers was the guest presenter at our Thursday September 12th meeting. She is the coordinator Age-Friendly Caledon Project Lead and Human Services for the Town of Caledon for the last 8 years. Katie gave us an overview of the Age Friendly Caledon Action Plan 2021-2031. Currently, 16 % of the Caledon population is over 65. The main focus goal of the plan is envisioning a safe, welcoming and inclusive community that celebrates the diverse needs of all residents, regardless of age. She presented an historical timeline of progress to date from 2015
Katie Sawyers Speaker
September 4, 2024
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Katie Sawyers, the Age-Friendly Coordinator for the Town of Caledon, will be presenting the Age-Friendly Caledon Action Plan. This presentation will cover the key deliverables of the plan and highlight the various services and supports available for residents aged 55 and older. The focus will be on how these initiatives are designed to help residents age well and comfortably in their own homes and communities, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to maintain a high quality of life as they age.
Arrow Tour
June 18, 2024
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A Probus group drove to Stayner for a fun meal then a visit to the Avro Arrow- Edendale Aviation Heritage Foundation on Wednesday, June 15th. 2024. The tour guides started by describing the airport with its many hangers, then three planes outside: an old MIG from Poland, the same plane used by snowbirds, then a rotund airplane used to search for submarines until 1990. Then we went into the hanger with a full scale model of the Arrow. On Feb. 20, 1959 the project was cancelled. For some reason all models whch had been flown many time and plans were
Estate and Bereavement Issues
June 9, 2024
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The guest speaker for our June 13th meeting is Gordon MacGregor. As a Pre-planning Consultant, Certified Executor Advisor and accomplished author on Estate and Bereavement matters, Gordon is well versed in settling estates. Gordon provides a wealth of knowledge and passion through his educational workshops that helps in making things easier for executors and loved ones alike in proper estate planning. Gordon has presented well over 80,000 seminar and workshop attendees and his innovation and expertise readily shines through.
Car Buying Advice from Larry O’Donnell
May 12, 2024
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Even though the speaker could not make it, our president pulled a talk out of his hat. The question session was very active. Here are Heather Woodley’s reactions: At the Probus May meeting the featured speaker was our president, Larry O’Donnell, who is an authority on purchasing both new and used vehicles. SOME TIPS ON GOING TO A CAR DEALERSHIP Before making an appointment at a dealership prepare a list of any considerations you may have, the options you want, your budget range, and the taxes that must be paid. Have high expectations of the salesperson: someone who listens, is respectful, and