PROBUS Club of the Gateway upcoming events

Collingwood Fire Department Safety Talk (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for a fire safety talk at the Collingwood Fire Department on Thursday April 16th at 11:00 am. No cost to attend.

Organized by Patti

Canada, Canadians & The Beatles (21 Apr 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Speaker - John Arnone, Journalist, Author

John is an Ontario author who wants the world to know the story of The Beatles is the story of Canada and Canadians. Our country and our people were front and centre in The Beatles' history, affecting their lives, music and art as a band and as solo artists. Who knew?

Be prepared to be blown away by his Canada Proud findings and compelling research...you may never listen to The Beatles quite the same way!

Theatre Collingwood: Shirley Valentine (22 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00 p.m., join us for the performance of "Shirley Valentine" at Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg. Meet Shirley, a Liverpool housewife who rediscovers herself on a spontaneous trip to Greece. Presented by Globus Theatre and starring Sarah Quick, this witty and heartwarming one-woman show will lift your spirits and leave you cheering.

Tickets cost $55.00 and guests are permitted. Registration will be available online beginning February 1 with payment by credit card. 20 Tickets will be 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.

Jewelry Making Workshop (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The date for this workshop is being changed to Monday, April 27th 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration will begin on March 26th.

Join Nancey for a relaxed, creative workshop where you will make either a bracelet/necklace or Apple Watch wristband. All materials, supplies and instruction are provided. Refreshments are also provided.

When registering, you will chose to make either of the two projects. Nancey will contact you directly to confirm your project and colour selection.

Cost: $41.50

Address: to be provided upon registration

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.

You Might As Well Laugh, Nobody's Getting Out Of This One Alive! (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Speaker: William Thomas, Awarding-Winning Author, Scriptwriter and Humour Columnist

William is an award-winning author, a scriptwriter for television and a nationally syndicated humour columnist. He has been nominated twice for the prestigious Gemini Award for writing movies for television. When it aired, Breaking The Rules – The Story Of Trivial Pursuit drew the largest coast-to- coast audience in Canadian television history.

He is the author of ten books of humour including the story of his buck-toothed cat named Malcolm, Life In The Litterbox. You don’t have to buy the book. In the end, she got the car and he got the cat. His tribute to the great Canadian sport of curling was titled Hey! Is That Guy Dead Or Is He The Skip? His publisher claims 5000 curlers bought that book which made it a best seller … and later they all burned it.

At age 65, William walked across England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea in 15 days. His adventures as a hiker and travel writer were chronicled in Never Hitchhike On The Road Less Travelled. He wrote the deﬁnitive book on male behavior Guys – Not Real Bright And Damn Proud Of It! Women bought that book by the six-pack.

The original title of the memoir about his wee Irish mother Margaret was All Humour Needs A Victim And Your Mother Should Come First! William claims he changed the title “because even at the age of 91, your mother can still get a lawyer!” An endearing and enduring story, Margaret And Me was enthusiastically endorsed by the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society as a ‘must read’ for anyone dealing with aging loved ones.

The Dog Rules – Damn Near Everything!, the story of his unfaithful dog Jake enjoyed 49 straight weeks at number one on every bestseller list in Canada.

The Legend of Zippy Chippy – Horse Racing’s Most Lovable Loser is currently being adapted for a limited series on Netflix by Red Rock Films in New York.

His new book And That’s Why I Love Small Town Living! is best described by the line: “Our town was so small we didn’t have a village idiot, so we just added that to the Mayor’s list of duties.”

Are You A "Super-Ager"? (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Speaker: Dr. Angela C. Roberts, PhD, CASLPO Reg. SLP
School of Communication Sciences & Disorders|Department of Computer Science, Western University
Canada Research Chair, Data Analytics and Digital Health in Cognitive Aging and Dementia

Are you a "Super-Ager"?

A super-ager is someone 80 or up who retains the memory abilities of those in their 40s or 50s. The Super-Aging Research Initiative is studying such participants across North America, trying to find out what helps them stay so sharp and avoid the physical and mental decline that typically comes with advanced age.

In Canada, Angela Roberts of Western University in London, Ont., is leading the national initiative. Their goal is to enroll 500 super-agers into the project across the U.S. and Canada, which Roberts says they're close to doing.

Though the results are observational, Roberts and the international team have so far found three key factors that help people live independently and for longer.

Their discoveries could help us all live longer, more enjoyable lives.

Theatre Collingwood: The Bean (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

On Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:30 p.m., join us for the performance of "The Bean" at Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg. Two strangers meet in a coffee shop and spark a series of conversations that change their lives. With Norm Foster's trademark warmth and wit, this world premier comedy serves up laughter, reflection and a dash of Collingwood charm.

Tickets cost $55.00 and guests are permitted. Registration will be available online beginning March 1st with payment by credit card. 20 Tickets will be available. Organized by Mary Beth.

Nashville Music City (8 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

There is a saying in Nashville, “It all begins with a song.” But how did Nashville become the uncontested home of country music? Was it the infamous Grand Ole Opry, the boot scootin’ music, or the artists who came to play and never left? Nashville Music City shines a neon light on the artists and songs that gave the city its name.

With just a suitcase, those infamous three chords, and the truth, superstars like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, The Chicks – and yes, Taylor Swift – all hit that honkytonk highway of country music dreams, and look where it led them.

Join us for this feel-good musical revue, and get swept away by hit after hit as we raise the roof on country stardom!

The show is Wednesday July 8th at 2pm. Registration opens Feb 1 with payment by credit card, $57 per ticket. 42 tickets are available.

Seats are located in the center of the theatre, close to the front, 4 seats are in the first row for those with mobility issues.

Organized by Tom and Alex Wright and Denise Janssen.

Tickets will be handed out at the May and June meetings.

Over the River and Through the Woods (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The ties that bind – and sometimes choke – are explored with uproarious results in this heartwarming comedy about growing up and growing old. The generation gap is affectionately portrayed through the eyes of four Italian American immigrants who reside over the life of their grandson, Nick Cristano, with loving manipulation. When Nick decides to cut his family ties and move away to pursue his career, the aging grandparents hatch an offbeat scheme to stop their beloved grandson from leaving – with side-splitting results.

A fun-filled journey with hilarious twists leads Nick to the realization that his grandparents have much more to dish out, in the way of advice, than hearty meals. Family is truly the centre – the very heart of life – and this memorable production will speak to all generations of theatregoers.

Tengo famiglia!

The show is Thursday July 30th at 2pm. Registration opens Mar 1 with payment by credit card, $57 per ticket. 42 tickets are available.

Seats are located in the center of the theatre, close to the front, 4 seats are in the first row for those with mobility issues.

Organized by Tom and Alex Wright and Denise Janssen.

Tickets will be handed out at the May and June general meetings.