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PROBUS CLUB OF PICKERING
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Welcome The PROBUS Club of Pickering is a local community association of active retired and semi retired seniors who join together with others of similar interests. The purpose of PROBUS is to provide regular gatherings offering varied social and learning opportunities. Members participate, engage, develop friendships and have fun! PROBUS encompasses a diverse background of interests, generates cordiality, friendship, goodwill, and a sense of community. Monthly general meetings offered by the PROBUS Executive provide Club updates. Informative speakers provoke interest and discussion on a wide range of topics. Regular Activities are offered allowing PROBUS members to meet in smaller groups to pursue common interests. If you are retired, searching for new experiences and enjoy meeting people, PROBUS meets your needs. To satisfy your interest in trips, excursions, or hearing exciting speakers, this club provides it. Whether making new friends, learning new skills, or developing new interests, the PROBUS Club of Pickering is an excellent fit for you. We have reached a maximum member allowance and are currently unable to take new membership at this time. |
Scenes of Pickering |
President’s Message - September 2024
Greetings PROBUS members, As we head into fall, we’ve had the opportunity to enjoy spectacular weather. With these summer-like temperatures it’s hard to believe winter is just around the corner! We hope the warmth will hold on for our annual PROBUS bbq, which will be held Monday, September 23rd at Kinsmen Park in Pickering from 10:30am - 2pm. Lunch will be served, and a fun activity is planned. Hope to see you all there! At last month’s meeting we enjoyed an interesting presentation from our guest speaker Dr. Amy Barron on The History of Camp 30, Bowmanville. It was a Canada administered POW camp for German soldiers during WW2 located in the community of Bowmanville. It was originally a Boys Training School until it was turned into a POW camp. After the war ended it resumed it’s use as a boys training school until 1979. Such a rich, interesting history and the site can be toured on select dates. Definitely worth a visit. It also has a personal connection to our Past President David Werry, as he lived on the property with his family years ago. Be sure to attend this month’s meeting on September 25th for our Guest Speaker Dr. Miriam Nafte, a forensic anthropologist, who is an advisor and consultant for criminal casework across North America. Yours for PROBUS, Rod Lawrence President What's Coming Up You Ask? Below are the next few events. For a full listing, visit the Calendar section. We frequently add new events, so make sure you check by here often. You are reminded that we have protocols in place for all in-person events. Click here to review them. Upcoming Activities
| September Speaker - Dr. Myriam Nafte
Forensics in Crime Solving The complex world of crime scene investigation is explored through a dynamic and engaging 2 part lecture. In the first half Dr. Nafte takes you through the ever evolving field of police forensics with an overview the protocols governing death scenes, expert witnesses, and the processing of physical evidence. In the second half of the lecture, we examine the highly specialized area of identifying human remains. Determining a biological profile, the manner versus the cause of death and the challenges of facial reconstruction are brought to life through real life images and case studies. Dr. Nafte works alongside law enforcement, scientists and homicide investigators as part of a collaborative team. She will discuss some of the most challenging cases of her career.
BREAKING NEWS! Artists in the Raw! Check out the fun photos from our Paint Night Egret. Enjoy our selection of photos from our Spring Dance! Are YOU celebrating a BIRTHDAY this month? If so, at the next General Meeting, go to the Wishing Well table, print your name on a ticket and place it in the Birthday Box. At the close of the meeting your name may be chosen to win a bottle of WINE! Senior Discovery Tours Pickering PROBUS has joined the Senior Discovery Tours Insider Club Benefits program. Click here for some exciting information AND our virtual meeting is now available for your viewing! Did You Know? At today's general meeting, our speaker, Constable Darryl Rice mentioned a web site that you can use to check if your email address may have been compromised. 
It will produce a list of companies that have had a data breach and that you have visited. I recommend: if you have a personal login, change the password. PROBUS CANADA INSURANCE - please note the link provided in the February Newsletter regarding insurance isn't working. Please find the updated information by clicking here. Website Hints -
Newsletters Your September Newsletter is now available! See the latest news here from our twin club, Raumati NZ PROBUS Canada's latest newsletter edition is also available. Too many Emails? Let us know at pprobuswebmaster@gmail.com and we'll update your profile! Bring Your Meeting Mug In order to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint, members are encouraged to bring reusable mugs for coffee or tea at the General Meeting. Disposable cups will be available for those who require them. Guest Opportunities Where activities allow one guest, they must be an active PROBUS Club of Pickering Member. Non-member guests may be allowed depending on the activity. Please check with the activity coordinator. Thank you for your understanding. Protocols and guidelines for club meetings, events and activities Activities Pickering PROBUS provides many exciting Activities for its members. Activities are initiated by our member volunteers who tailor these to suit a wide variety of interests. Activities range from Card/Table games such as Bridge, Cribbage, Euchre, Bid Euchre and Mah Jong to the Walking group and seasonal, bi-weekly Golf. Readers can join one of three Book Clubs. For those who enjoy eating out choices include the Men’s Breakfast Club; R.O.D.E.O. (Retired Old Dames Eating Out); Tastes of the World and Happy Hour. Additional activity groups vary from General Knowledge, Genealogy, Bowling, Billiards and Pinball to Crafts, Knitting, and Improv and more. Activities provide a regular scheduled opportunity to make new friends and socialize with fellow members. Come out to learn something new, practise a skill, or just have fun. Activities are generally restricted to members only. Non-member guests may be allowed depending on the activity. Please check with the activity coordinator. Excursions Pickering PROBUS is a social organization and members enjoy meeting together to share group experiences. Outings to local events may include venues such as theatres, restaurants or nearby attractions. Learn about our province by taking a PROBUS bus trip to historic sites, museums, wineries, or areas of interest. Gathering together for Pickering PROBUS celebrations is always fun! As a member enjoy the annual wine & cheese, the barbecue and the Christmas luncheon. Advance registration and payment is required. Monthly Member Meetings Our monthly member meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month and are a great opportunity to meet other members. Each month we provide a guest presenter, information about upcoming events and website support. Goodies included! We look forward to seeing you there. |
As a forensic anthropologist Dr. Myriam Nafte is an advisor and consultant for criminal casework across North America. Currently Dr. Nafte is adjunct faculty at McMaster University where she is developing a long-term research program on dissection anatomy. She is the author of numerous articles and books including Flesh and Bone an Introduction to Forensic Anthropology: Crime and Measurement: Methods in Forensic Investigation and the forthcoming anthology Trophies and Talismans: The Traffic of Human Remains.
The City of Pickering, from time to time, request that we share information with our membership about issues of interest to our seniors. Click on the links to the right to find out more. Our sincere thanks to the City of Pickering for their ongoing support of our Club | The City of Pickering:
Here is where you can get the latest City health guidelines. |
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