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The Probus Club of North Bay & District has regular Monthly Meetings which provide socialization and the opportunity to hear some great guest speakers. Our monthly meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, from 10:00am to noon, at the North Bay Shrine Club. Watch for an email to see who the guest speaker will be.
We often have Social Events, which include lunches and dinners at local restaurants and casual open-houses at members’ houses. We’re always working on future social events and will add them to the Calendar and notify you via email as we book them.
The photos to the right are from a Nipissing Village Museum tour, and a High Tea at the Commanda Museum.
You might be interested in one or more of the following Special Interest Groups. Some of these groups are restricted to members of the #229 club, but most are open to members of both #229 and 268 clubs. This is up to the discretion of each group’s convener(s) and often determined by their capacity to handle more people at their activities.
Probus Book Club
Our book club is convened by Jo-Ann Long. Their current schedule is to meet at 1:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you’re interested in joining them please get in touch with Jo-Ann at BookClub229@NorthBayProbus.com.
Probus Bowling
Throwing a ball down a wooden lane trying to knock over some innocent looking pins might seem an easy task, but believe me, it isn't. Besides having to deliver the ball down the middle of the lane, there are gravity gutters on each side "pulling" your ball off the lane. And if your ball makes it to the pins, those innocent looking pins manage to do anything to avoid going down.
Are you up to the challenge? In reality, it's a lot of fun and a great time spent with other Probus members. It's inexpensive and it's INSIDE.
It's a drop-in format, so come any Thursday at 2:00 pm.
For information, contact Peter Forster at Bowling229@northbayprobus.com.
Partners Billiards and Bowling
361 Main Street East (upstairs)
Probus Fun With Food
This is a great opportunity to spend a fun evening with a few of you fellow club members. We take turns hosting, with everyone bringing part of the meal to make it easy and fun for all. If you are interested in participating, please let Ghislaine Côté know at FunWithFood229@NorthBayProbus.com. Both couples and singles are welcome to join.
How it works: Each month, participants are separated into groups of between six to 10, who then get together to enjoy a meal. A host is named for each group, who is responsible for the main course. The others contribute the side dishes, desert, appetizers, etc. Most get-togethers are on weekends, but there is nothing preventing them from taking place on weekdays. Also, most gatherings are for dinner, but brunches have also taken place. It is up to the host, in consultation with the guests. Depending on the number of participants, one gets to host once or twice a year.
Probus Movie Club – There is nothing like watching a movie on the big screen with friends, especially when enjoying a bucket of salty buttered popcorn. We meet on the third Saturday of the month at the Galaxy Cinemas on Lakeshore for a Saturday matinee. Starting times vary and not everyone goes to the same movie! Our social time starts in the lobby eating popcorn in anticipation of the movie. Post movie socializing is a new adventure every time. Come for the popcorn - stay for the movie! If you are interested contact Betty Tuinema at Movies229@northbayprobus.com.
Probus Outdoors Club
The Outdoors Club gives all of us an opportunity to participate in more seasonal outdoor activities including biking, hiking, paddling and snowshoeing. We’ll generally meet every 2nd Thursday at 10:00 AM. Our convener is Barb Roberts. Get in touch with Barb at Outdoor229a@NorthBayProbus.com to get on the mailing list so you’ll know what they have planned.
Probus Slow Pokes
This group specializes in even, non-hilly walks, easy on the limbs and allowing lots of opportunity to chat. Contact Helena at SlowPokes229@NorthBayProbus.com.
Probus Walkers
This active group meets every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00am for a one hour walk, after which they have an hour of what they call their “reward” – coffee and socializing. They walk at a different place each time so you’ll have to get on their mailing list to find out where to meet them. If you have any questions, or want to be on their mailing list, please get in touch with Lorna Lake at Walker229a@NorthBayProbus.com. Get off your couch and join them! This, and the Monday Walking Group hosted by 268, are open to members of both clubs.
Other Ideas? We are always looking for ideas for new Special Interest Groups. If you have an idea please get in touch with Barb Roberts to discuss it. You can talk to Barb at a meeting or reach out to her at Social229@NorthBayProbus.com.
Blue Sky Probus Club Activities There are 2 Probus clubs in North Bay, and most of the activities of both clubs are open to all members of both clubs. The few exceptions are based on capacity. As you'll see on the Blue Sky "Activities" page they don't list their activities on our website but rather suggest you get in touch with their membership coordinator. Here though is a list of the conveners I know about...
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