PROBUS Club of Durham West
Welcome Our members are retired business and professional persons residing in Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa and other areas. Our monthly meetings feature informative and entertaining speakers. Along with monthly social events and 27 activity groups who meet regularly, its a great way to meet new people, make new friends and discover new interests. Read More: Including the most recent PROBUS Canada newsletter. |
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OUR NEXT MEETING IS Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. |
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NOTE TO MEMBERS: Please note that the following pages have been moved over to Members Only and will require that you are logged-in to access them now. These are: - Activity Groups - Management Team - Newsletters |
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JUNE SPEAKER Rob Stimpson |
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Chasing Ernie! In November 2014 Rob Stimpson had the privilege of being part of the Centenary voyage of Ernest Shackleton’s ill fated 1914 Trans Antarctic journey. He worked as the expedition photographer on the ship, the Sergei Vavilov. Rob is originally from the town of Hudson, Quebec. He is a professional photographer and artist. Rob has achieved international publication, award-winning photographs and a penchant for wilderness. He started out as a photographer’s assistance in Basel, Switzerland and has photographed for Ontario Tourism, Parks Canada, Ontario Parksand many organizations supporting tourism. For more information on Rob Stimpson click here. |
Social Events
REMINDERS: There are NO REFUNDS if you sign-up for an event and are unable to attend. You may have someone go in your place by getting payment from them and notifying the event Convenor of the change, along with the name and phone number of the person replacing you. |
Past Events (for the current year)
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Click Here for information and pictures relating to past events. |
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Upcoming Events
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Annual Picnic - June 17, 2026 Come join your fellow members at our annual picnic. There will be fun outdoor games and a delicious hot meal of rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes, vegetables and garden salad. Dessert and bottled water will also be provided. The venue includes a covered picnic pavilion, so the fun will go on, rain or shine! For full details and to register for this event, Click Here. |
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Come From Away - July 16, 2026 This global sensation takes you into the centre of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town of Gander, Newfoundland that welcomed them during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll be glad you saw it. For full details and to register for this event, Click Here. |
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Westben - Love Changes Everything - July 28, 2026 This concert showcases the transformative power of love on Broadway. It will include songs from shows such as Aspects of Love, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Hamilton, The Music Man, Dear Evan Hansen, West Side Story, and Wicked. For full details and to register for this event, Click Here. |
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Harbourfront Cruise - September 3, 2026 Enjoy a plated lunch served at your private table while taking in views of the CN Tower, Toronto Islands, and the vibrant waterfront. After dining, step onto the rooftop deck to enjoy the breeze, capture photos, and fully experience Toronto from the water. For full details and to register for this event, Click Here. |
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Activity Groups |
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Click on Individual Clubs below. Clubs with updates for this month are identified with (**) |
Arts/Special Interests See Updates from: Garden Club ** Music Appreciation Group (PMAG) ** Probus Perch Patrol PPP (bird watching group) ** |
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Member's Corner
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Go To Members Corner for more details |
News
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Sharing Our Recipes |
I found this recipe at www.recipetineats.com and have added a few breadcrumbs for extra crunch. It is a quick dinner on a busy night or a classy entre for a dinner party. The spice mixture can be stored in a shaker and used if you are preparing just a single chicken breast. It seems that the chicken breasts we purchase in the store have increased in size, so sometimes preparing just one chicken breast has enough meat for 2 hungry seniors… although, “The Big Guy” tells me, he prefers working with two at a time. For the complete recipe Click here. |
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