Howard Iron Works
Eleven hearty soles visited the Howard Iron Works printing shop in April 2026.
Christmas 2025
We celebrated Christmas and a wonderful year together at Granite Ridge Golf Coarse.
Dundurn Castle
A group of 27 went on the tour and it well received with lots of great feedback. We broke into two groups, and enjoyed the sense of living in the early 1800’s. the short bread cookies were delicious.
Approximately 20 of went to St Louis Bar & Grill where we enjoyed good food and good company.
Weather Network Visit
Thirty seven want to be meteorologists visited The Weather Network in Mississauga to learn a bit about the process of forecasting our local weather. We had a great presentation and tour with Shab, followed by a question period with meteorologist Dillon. Thanks to all at the Network for making this an entertaining visit.
2023 SPECIAL EVENTS
Mini Golf Challenge
Group EVENTS
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee
2020 SPECIAL EVENTS
Robbie Burns Supper -piping in the Haggis
Robbie Burns Supper -preparing the Haggis
Robbie Burns Supper -preparing the Haggis
(Piper with member Robert Streeter carrying the Haggis and member Tom Carey looking on)
24 members attended the 2020 Robbie Burns supper hosted by Pat McIntyre at the Martindale Retirement Residence
Robbie Burns Supper -preparing the Haggis
Robbie Burns Supper -preparing the Haggis
Robbie Burns Supper -preparing the Haggis
(Member Tom Carey)
Robert "Robbie" Burns lived from 1759 to 1796 and is adored as Scotland's most famous poet, songwriter and lover.
The Burns Supper first held in 1802, 5 years after his death
Tom Carey recited "An Ode to a Haggis", a famous Burns poem
Robbie Burns Supper- a short history
Robbie Burns Supper -preparing the Haggis
Robbie Burns Supper- a short history
(Member Walter Eadie)
Walter gave a short summary of the life and legacy of Robbie Burns.
Did you know Auld Lang Syne was written by Robbie
2019 Special Events
Christmas Party
Ford Motor Plant Tour
Ford Motor Plant Tour
Our annual Christmas party at Granite Ridge Golf Club. Attendance 115 members (at least that was the number that paid according to our treasurer)
(Picture our entertainment "one man band" courtesy member George Morita)
Ford Motor Plant Tour
Ford Motor Plant Tour
Ford Motor Plant Tour
I count eleven Probus members
Planning is in the works for another tour
Car Rally - The Start
Car Rally winners shown below the "GoGoGirls"
Car Rally winners shown below the "GoGoGirls"
Fourteen cars including the Bentley above owned by member George Morita rallied for a country tour of the Niagara Escarpment , Kilbride, Carlisle and Burlington ending at the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club for lunch and liquid refreshments.
Car Rally winners shown below the "GoGoGirls"
Car Rally winners shown below the "GoGoGirls"
Car Rally winners shown below the "GoGoGirls"
Driver Megs Shellard second from right and passengers from left to right Anne Taylor, Christina Gilbert and Rose Ryan. Who could have guessed that women would win?