Category Archives: Probus

Cheap and Cheerful Vintages It appeared that our readers enjoyed receiving the list of wines under $10.00 in our previous newsletter.  Based on this feedback, we decided to try various “Cheap and Cheerful” wines under $10.00 from countries around the world at our June meeting.   We were delighted with our “finds” and would like toContinueContinue reading “Through the Grape Vine #23”

Our June 14th meeting was special because we do not normally meet in June.   However, in view of the volatility of the market, we decided that we should keep our eyes on current fluctuations and world events.   We discussed Canada’s dependency on the United States as well as climate change that affects all our livesContinueContinue reading “Investment Club News #15”

By James Rayner Every two years, Toronto hosts the Toronto Biennial of Art in various locations around the city, open this year until June 5th.  Its theme is “Water knows, the Land Remembers” a theme based on the relationship between Toronto’s many streams, Lake Ontario, and the land bordering these bodies of water.  Several locationsContinueContinue reading “May 2022 Walk”

If you are retired, whether you have a defined benefit pension or are living on income derived from your own investments, you may be interested in meeting with a few friends to discuss world events and what is driving the world economy.  Our discussions can also offer insight into our own personal investments.   If thatContinueContinue reading “Investment Club News #14”

The Wine Club met to discuss our latest finds: wines from the Pacific Northwest United States (Washington and Oregon States).   We had mixed reviews of these wines – from exceptionally good (a stunner), to very good, to questionable taste.   These findings will be shared in this blog.  The price point for these wines was aroundContinueContinue reading “Through the Grape Vine #22”

The Pull of the Stars written by Emma Donoghue Prepared by Kathryn Raymond Talk about timing! Emma Donoghue became interested in the Great Influenza in 2018 because of its 100 year anniversary. But as she put the final touches on her draft, the COVID-19 virus reared its ugly head in 2020 and started another world pandemic.ContinueContinue reading “The Page Turners #15”

By James Rayner This month we took a break from water-centric walks and enjoyed some outdoor art.  The “Crossings” exhibit has been seen in London, New York City, and Washington, D.C., among other sites.  This year it was Toronto’s turn to host this interpretation of the Stations of the Cross, the events on Good FridayContinueContinue reading “April 2022 Walk”

Five Little Indians written by Michelle Good Reviewed by: Sally Goodwillie When the Pageturners group decided last year to choose “Five Little Indians” for our April read, little did we know that by the time we came to discuss the book, the subject matter would be on-going news. In the last year, we heard of theContinueContinue reading “The Page Turners #14”

Our April meeting via Zoom was, as always, very interesting.  We revisited why we meet each month and apart from our social contacts, we share a common interest and enjoy each other’s varied opinions in order to keep relevant and engaged. Topics Covered Tax Benefits for New Housing We addressed the new tax benefits forContinueContinue reading “Investment Club News #13”

Our destination this month was beautiful British Columbia, renowned for its scenic vistas and its wine growing friendly weather.   Our selection of British Columbia wines at the LCBO was very restricted, driving our wine tasting members to many outlets in search of a suitable selection for our wine tasting occasion.   Our usual price point isContinueContinue reading “Through the Grape Vine #21”