Author Archives: Probus Club of Kingsway - Islington

Are You Interested in Lawn Bowling?

Our Probus Club is currently investigating if there is interest in establishing a Lawn Bowling League over the summer, in concert with the Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club. The facilities for Lawn Bowling are at 1313 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, in Tom Riley Park (south of Dundas Street off Islington Avenue). The courts are just south ofContinueContinue reading “Are You Interested in Lawn Bowling?”

Monthly Speaker Review #25

Steve Chappell : Our Speaker on Tuesday March 25, 2025 By Timothy Sulisz Our guest speaker for our March 25th meeting was Steve Chappell who gave a very engaging multi-media presentation on AI, Artificial Intelligence. Steve explained that AI is the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think, learn and adapt like humans. Tasks include reasoning, learning,ContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #25”

Monthly Speaker Review #24

Peter Jennings: Our Speaker on Tuesday February 25th, 2025 By Nancy McFadden At our last Probus Meeting on February 25th  Peter Jennings gave his presentation called “Realizing the Dream” about paragliding. Peter R. Jennings is a British-Canadian physicist, scientist, inventor, software developer, computer chess programmer, and entrepreneur. Peter was introduced as a physicist, inventor, entrepreneur andContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #24”

Kingsway-Islington Probus Walking Club

As winter draws to a close, the Probus Walking Club is about to start a new season of walking in and around Toronto. A brief description of our activities will help you decide if you wish to join us on our expeditions. Our outings bring a trio of benefits to our members: All studies ofContinueContinue reading “Kingsway-Islington Probus Walking Club”

Monthly Speaker Review #23

Our Speaker on Tuesday January 28th, 2025 Our speaker at the January 28th meeting was Hailey Patry: Coach, Speaker, Author, Mentor, Counselor and Consultant at The Lifted Lid. Hailey talked to us about raising the quality of our lives and better navigating through life’s challenges. Her focus is to help people be happy, loved, andContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #23”

Monthly Speaker Review #22

December 16th Meeting Summary by Nancy McFadden Our Probus meeting and Christmas Lunch in December featured a very informative speaker and author, George S. Takach, who talked about issues in his book, Cold War 2.0. George S. Takach describes a gritty reality. World peace is fragile; new technology fuels more powerful and effective weapons and weContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #22”

Monthly Speaker Review #21

November 26, 2024 Meeting Summary by Nancy McFadden Christine Ibbotson was the presenter for our November 26th meeting. She is the person behind the Canadian “Ask The Money Lady” brand. Chris discussed Longevity & How to Create a Lifelong Income in Retirement through the use of Life Annuities for those who are asset rich and cashContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #21”