October 29, 2024 Meeting Summary by Nancy McFadden The speaker at the October 2024 meeting was Ron Thompson whose speech was based on his book, The Wind from All Directions. The title of his speech was The War That Nearly Was: Imperial Ambitions and Conflict in the Pacific Northwest. Ron Thompson, Author, Development Worker, Investment BankerContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #20”
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The Page Turners #28
The meeting of the Book Club was on October 10th at The Fairfield Seniors Center. The book discussed was “Looking for Jane“, written by Heather Marshall. Kathryn Raymond led a very interesting discussion including some very personal experiences related to this Historical Fiction book. On its surface, Looking for Jane is an emotionally charged, meticulously researched andContinueContinue reading “The Page Turners #28”
Monthly Speaker Review #15
February 2024 Meeting Summary Our speaker at the February meeting was Neil Crone. Neil Crone is a Canadian actor and writer who has been in the Entertainment Business for 33 Years. His insightful well delivered speech was called “I’m not a real person but I play one on TV – My life in Canadian film and television”. ThisContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #15”
Monthly Speaker Review #19
September 30, 2024 Meeting Summary by Nancy McFadden The speaker at the September 2024 meeting was Julien LeBourdais, Professional Photographer, who gave a PowerPoint presentation called “A Stanley Cup, Prime Ministers, and John Lennon – a Photojournalist’s Odyssey“. This presentation covers his career as a Photojournalist duing a period from the 60’s to the 90’sContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #19”
Through the Grapevine #46
The August 1, 2024 meeting of the Wine Tasting Club was held at Elva Edgar’s home with 12 Club members attending. The wines served were one Rose, one white, and two reds. The two favourites are featured below. Italy, Ruffino Lumina, Pinot Grigio, 2023. The white Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio is a wine from theContinueContinue reading “Through the Grapevine #46”
Waiver and Release of Liability
I am aware of the risks connected with attending any meetings, events and clubactivities of the Probus Club of Kingsway-Islington. I agree to not holdaccountable or bring legal action against the club, theirofficers, agents, oremployees. This waiver releases the club from all liability relating to injuriesthat may occur at any location before, during, or afterContinueContinue reading “Waiver and Release of Liability”
July 2024 Walk
In June, we took one of our favourite walks, following the Castle Frank stream. The creek rises near Yorkdale Mall and makes its way south-easterly to eventually empty into the Don River, south of Bloor St. We started at Eglinton West station on line One where the Eglinton LRT crosses the Spadina branch of lineContinueContinue reading “July 2024 Walk”
Through the Grapevine #45
The meeting of the Wine Club on July 4th, 2024 was a special Wine Tasting event held at Leao D’Ouro, a Portuguese restaurant at 920A Dundas Street East, in Mississauga. Twelve people attended to try 4 curiated Portuguese wines supplied by the Restaurant. Attendees were responsible for paying for their own dinner. Everyone enjoyed the mealsContinueContinue reading “Through the Grapevine #45”
Monthly Speaker Review #18
April 22, 2024 Meeting Summary by Nancy Mcfadden A Conversation with Steve: “From Paramedic to Published Author: A Journey along the Bumpy Road of Writing.” Our Speaker at the Probus meeting on Monday, May 27th was Steve Urszenyi. Steve Urszenyi and his wife, Lynne entertained us with an interview style presentation on Steve’s evolution fromContinueContinue reading “Monthly Speaker Review #18”
The Page Turners #27
On May 9th, 2024, the Book Club met again at the Fairfield Centre, with nine very participatory members who discussed The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. Our member Gina Steele lead the discussion about the book and walked the group of 9 members through the author’s history and awards that he has won forContinueContinue reading “The Page Turners #27”
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