Category Archives: Probus

This month we met at the home of Tim and Maggie to taste Tim’s selection of four international wines, all of which were rated over 90 by Carolyn Evans Hammond, the Toronto Star’s wine columnist.   At our wine tasting events, we sampled two white and two red wines and asked the tasters which wine theyContinueContinue reading “Through the Grapevine #27”

Linda Hasler and David Snow have decided to step away from their co-chair positions with the Probus Investment Club, effective immediately. While it may sound like a sudden and surprising announcement, the truth is that this has been in the works for some time, in the sense that they have been discussing how they couldContinueContinue reading “Investment Club News #17”

The Book Club continues to host members interested in reading. We read excellent books suggested and then chosen by our members and we are looking for one or two new members to help us continue our excellent selections and discussions. We are happy to be meeting at The Fairfield Center for Senior’s at 80 LothianContinueContinue reading “The Page Turners #17”

This month we met at Jennifer Robert’s home to taste her selection of Canadian wines.   At our wine tasting events, we sample two white and two red wines and ask the tasters which wine they would either buy, might buy, or would not buy.  The wines on our buy list are: The two white winesContinueContinue reading “Through the Grapevine #26”

In order to book the Christmas Luncheon with the Probus Club of Kingsway-Islington, please fill out the form below to notify us that you would like to attend. All of the fields must be completed., including selection of the event by clicking on the square next to the option “Probus Christmas Luncheon – Tuesday, DecemberContinueContinue reading “Book the Probus Christmas Luncheon”

On 0ctober 13, Norma Bandler hosted 20 members for a memorable evening at the Mimico Cruising Club. The sun came out late in the day and provided a beautiful backdrop of the yachts and gardens. To learn more about the Mimico Cruising Club, Click Here The congenial group ordered from a wide variety of choices onContinueContinue reading “Dinner Club #2”

The documents below are available for the October 25, 2022, Annual General Meeting at the Weston Golf and Country Club. To view a report in a separate Window, press the Download button and then open the file. Agenda for the Probus Annual General Meeting probus-agm-2022-2Download Revenues and Expenses 2022 revenue-and-expenses-2022-1Download

By James Rayner Sometimes we don’t realize how lucky we are to be living in Etobicoke beside one of Canada’s designated historic rivers, the Humber.  This stream and its valley have served as a transportation route for First Nations and, later, European explorers, from Lake Ontario north to the Holland River and then to GeorgianContinueContinue reading “October 2022 Walk”

The Book Club was very happy to be finally meeting ‘live’ to discuss a book once again. We are now meeting at the Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 80 Lothian Ave (Etobicoke), Room 2. With some quick rearranging of the classroom tables, we had a grouping where we could face each other and enjoy each other’s company.ContinueContinue reading “The Page Turners #16”

All Probus Club Members are Welcome The Dinner Club of Kingsway/Islington Probus cordially invites you to join them on Thursday, October 13th at 6 p.m. for drinks, 6:30 for dinner at the Mimico Cruising Club. I hope you can join us for dinner overlooking the yacht basin. The Mimico Cruising Club is located at 200 Humber Bay ParkContinueContinue reading “Dinner Club #1”