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SUMMARY:Barry Wright - CEO of the 2022 Canada Summer Games
DESCRIPTION:Barry Wright CEO of the Canada Summer Games in Niagara \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Barry Wright\, the CEO of the 28th Canada Summer Games scheduled to be held at various sites across Niagara from August 6 to 21. \nBarry\, an associate professor at the Goodman School at Brock University\, has a Master’s degree and a Ph.D from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. \n \nthe themes “inspire\, transform and unify.” He added that the games can leave lasting impacts on host communities. He mentioned the $100-million Games Park and facility located next to Brock University which was financed by all levels of government and by private donations including a major donation by the Walker family. He also mentioned the new $10million indoor training facility built for the Henley rowing course. He said the games could have a $400-million impact on host communities. \nBarry pointed out that the Canada Summer Games began in 1967 and are held every two years with the location moving around the country to allow all provinces and territories an opportunity to host. \nHe said that these games are the largest Barry Wright multi-sport event in Canada. Nearly 5\,000 athletes and coaches are expected to compete in 18 sports at 17 locations around Niagara. About 4\,000 volunteers have signed up to help things run smoothly. Barry said that these games are unique in that competition is held for both regular and para-athletes and special Olympics athletes. \nBarry indicated that these games include\, for the first time ever\, an Indigenous Partnership Council. He pointed out that the games mascot Shelly\, a non-gender turtle\, has significance on several levels. Indigenous people refer to this area of North America as Turtle Island; the turtle shell has 13 sections representing the 13 communities in Niagara and the provinces and territories. \nBarry said the mission of the games involves \nThe Walker Sports and Abilities Centre consists of two NHL-sized ice rinks\, a Sport Performance Centre\, the Brock-Niagara Health & Well-Being Centre\, a suspended 200-metre indoor track\, sport offices and a multipurpose fieldhouse featuring four gymnasiums. \nAnother first for these games is the fact that the torch relay\, which began in Ottawa\, includes one stage with the torch being carried on a Canada Steamship vessel. The final stages will include stops at various locations around Niagara before ending up at the opening ceremonies to be held at the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines on August 6. \nAn important part of the games will be a variety of cultural events planned throughout the 17 days. \nBarry said that it is still not too late to get involved in the games by volunteering. The game events will be recorded thanks to crews from Niagara College and will be live-streamed. \nMore information about the games\, including the various sports included\, is available by checking out the website at www.niagara2022games.ca \nDuncan thanked Barry for his informative talk and presented him with a gift certificate as a token of appreciation from the club. \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/barrywright/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220614T110000
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SUMMARY:Probus June 10\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus June 14\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nBarry Wright\, (CEO of the 2022 Canada Summer Games)\nTopic: “Canada Summer Games ”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-june-10-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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SUMMARY:Probus Management Barbeque
DESCRIPTION:PROBUS Management Barbeque is back \nMenu: Choice of hamburger or sausage on a bun + green mixed salads\, green salad\, potato salad\, pasta salad + all the fixins’\, dessert\, coffee and tea. \nPrice: $24 per person including all taxes and gratuities. Prepay with cheque made out to PROBUS ST.CATHARINES \nCash Bar.  \nInvitees: Members\, spouses and friends. \nSign Up: at the April and May meetings. Book your attendance with vice-president Herb MacKenzie email or phone 905-682-9708\nPlease make cheques out to the Probus Club of St. Catharines. \nDine indoors (air conditioned) or outside on the patio. \nSpace is limited.. Don’t be disappointed.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-management-barbeque-2/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T122034Z
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SUMMARY:PROBUS Poker Group
DESCRIPTION:The PROBUS Poker Group \nThe group meets on the Friday after each monthly PROBUS meeting for an entertaining evening of fun\, camaraderie\, humour and cards. \nThe games’ hosts are scheduled in alphabetical order and several substitutes are available\, if necessary.  The host supplies snacks and drinks for the evening.  Each player starts with $20 in quarters\, 25 cents ante\, but if this stake is lost they play for free until they win a hand. \nDenis Woods is the convenor and you can contact Denis by email or phone 905-646-1285\nAll prospective players must contact me ahead of the game date as we also limit the number of seats to seven (7) and no walk-ins are allowed. \nLocation will change from week to week (different hosts).
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-poker-group-3/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T180024Z
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SUMMARY:Alexandra Hall\,  Cyber-Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Cyber-Seniors is a non-profit organization providing senior citizens with tech-training using an intergenerational\, volunteer model.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/alexandra-hall-cyber-seniors/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220510T110000
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SUMMARY:Probus May 10\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus May 10\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nAlexandra Hall\, (scheduling assistant for Cyber Seniors)\nTopic: “digital mentoring to senior citizens gain access to effective technology training”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-may-10-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T200614Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo Lunch
DESCRIPTION:the Dalhousie Yacht Club \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-5/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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SUMMARY:Adam Shoalts\,  (professional explorer and best-selling author)
DESCRIPTION:Adam Shoalts tries to uncover mystery of Labrador creature\nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Adam Shoalts\, the Westaway explorer-in-residence with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. The Fenwick native described some of his earlier explorations including following the route taken by map-maker David Thompson through the Rocky Mountains and his solo journey across Canada’s far north. \n \nAdam said that it was while he was involved in research for his PhD in history from McMaster University that he became intrigued by written reports about the “Traverspine gorilla” in Labrador. Elliott Merrick wrote in 1930 about sightings of the huge hairy creature that frightened children and dogs and left behind massive tracks but was never spotted by hunters. Further research by Adam uncovered earlier reports by several doctors including Dr. Wilfred \nAdam Shoalts Grenfell\, the Newfoundland physician who travelled extensively across Labrador. Most agreed that the reports were too well-founded to doubt that the beast was some type of creature not previously seen in the area. Some of the written descriptions gave devil-like qualities to the creature. \nAdam’s detailed description of his travels to \nreach the ghost town of Traverspine and his attempts to uncover the mystery are the subject of his latest book “The Whisper on the Night Wind.” \nAdam said that he felt he would be wise to have a second person on this adventure and reached out to a former high school mate who was now involved in mixed martial arts. Zach agreed with little hesitation and within a matter of days the two set out on the 2\,000-kilometre drive to Happy ValleyGoose Bay situated on the north shore of the Churchill River in Labrador. From there they switched transportation mode to canoe where they battled high winds and strong currents to reach the Traverspine River and eventually the ruins of a two -storey house that was really all that remained of the former Traverspine. \n \nAdam and Zach still had a lot of ground to cover to reach their goal of the ancient Mealy Mountains and at one point had to leave their canoe behind and fight their way through dense forest and bogs and finally scramble up the mountain while exploring various caves. \nAdam admitted that the combination of reading many reports about mystery creatures in the area combined with the strange noises created by wind and animals made for a few sleepless nights in their tents. \nAdam said that he didn’t want to give away the ultimate secret to their exploration saving that for those who read his book. However\, it’s safe to say that although some of the mysteries may have been resolved\, there remains an element of the unknown linked to what happened in the wilds of Labrador. \nDuncan thanked Adam for his presentation and provided him with a gift certificate in appreciation
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/adam-shoalts-professional-explorer-and-best-selling-author/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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SUMMARY:Probus April 12\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus April 12\, 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker (at approx. 10am):\nAdam Shoalts\, (scheduling assistant for Cyber Seniors)\nTopic: “Discussing is newest book called\, The Whisper on the Night Wind which is about an expedition in Labrador’s mountains.”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-april-12-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20220324T120837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T120837Z
UID:4645-1649430000-1649444400@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:PROBUS Poker Group
DESCRIPTION:The PROBUS Poker Group is looking to return to regular gatherings as people start to feel comfortable meeting after two years of COVID-19 restrictions and would welcome any new recruits. \nThe group meets on the Friday after each monthly PROBUS meeting for an entertaining evening of fun\, camaraderie\, humour and cards. \nThe games’ hosts are scheduled in alphabetical order and several substitutes are available\, if necessary.  The host supplies snacks and drinks for the evening.  Each player starts with $20 in quarters\, 25 cents ante\, but if this stake is lost they play for free until they win a hand. \nDenis Woods is the convenor and you can contact Denis by email or phone 905-646-1285\nAll prospective players must contact me ahead of the game date as we also limit the number of seats to seven (7) and no walk-ins are allowed. \nLocation will change from week to week (different hosts).
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-poker-group-2/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T100000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20220208T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T125242Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Romeo Lunch at the Dalhousie Yacht Club \nGathering time is noon and lunch will be served at 12:30. \nFace masks are optional \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card. \nAs usual lunch will be “Chef Edward’s surprise” sandwich with your choice of salad or fries + dessert and tea or coffee. \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-6/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20220301T201748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220306T154701Z
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SUMMARY:PROBUS Poker Group
DESCRIPTION:The PROBUS Poker Group is looking to return to regular gatherings as people start to feel comfortable meeting after two years of COVID-19 restrictions and would welcome any new recruits. \nBecause of declining numbers\, the PROBUS members have joined forces with the Newcomers group. \nThe group meets on the Friday after each monthly PROBUS meeting for an entertaining evening of fun\, camaraderie\, humour and cards. \nThe games’ hosts are scheduled in alphabetical order and several substitutes are available\, if necessary.  The host supplies snacks and drinks for the evening.  Each player starts with $20 in quarters\, 25 cents ante\, but if this stake is lost they play for free until they win a hand. \nDenis Woods has taken over from Doug Wright as the convenor and you can contact Denis by email (denjwoods@gmail.com) or 905-646-1285 \nLocation will change from week to week (different hosts).
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-poker-group/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T053000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T200059Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group next breakfast is Tuesday\, March 15th. at 8:30am at at Johnny Pastrami’s Diner in the Club Heidelberg building on Lake St near Lakeshore Rd. Please use the side entrance.\n\n\nThis location offers plenty of parking and a dining section just for us\n\nWear your name tag\, and bring a hearty appetite and bring your proof of vaccination and mask just in case.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Johnny Pastrami’s Diner\, 569 Lake St\, St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20220204T194102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T194256Z
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SUMMARY:Probus Mar. 8\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus MARCH 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker:\nTim Burrows\, (Electric Vehicle Society member)\nTopic: “Why your next car should be electric! ” \n \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-mar-8-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20211028T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T180052Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Burrows\, (Electric Vehicle Society)
DESCRIPTION:Tim Burrows champions the switch to an electric car \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Tim Burrows whose presentation asked the question “Should your next car be electric”. \nTim\, a retired vice president of Forty Creek Distillery\, is a member of the Electric Vehicle Society which is a non-profit organization which works to promote the understanding and adoption of electric mobility in Canada. He chairs the EV Society Etobicoke Chapter at Humber College. \n25% efficient in producing power while an electric engine has one moving part and is 88% efficient. Government action means that we are heading toward a ban on combustion engines because of climate and pollution concerns. He added that in simple economic terms\, batteries are becoming cheaper and lasting longer and there are fewer maintenance costs. \nTim said that his first electric car was a 2013 Tesla Model S and then he moved up to the Tesla Model X. \nNewer electric cars now have a range of 400 to 500 kilometres between charges and the battery life has been extended to 400\,000 to 500\,000 kilometres. Tim said that 95% of the time\, electric car owners recharge their batteries at home\, but fastcharging stations also allow for longer trips. \nOver that span of time\, he has logged more than 200\,000 kilometres without incident and without needing gasoline. \nTim pointed out that Tesla owners have access to superchargers coast to coast\, but he said that Petro Canada is in the process of installing fast charging stations as well. He said that for home charging stations\, you can get a special EV plug or a 30-amp service similar to a stove plug will serve the purpose. \nHe pointed out that back in 1900 electric cars out-sold gasoline pow- Tim Burrows ered cars until Henry Ford came along and produced cheap gas-powered cars. Tim said that General Motors produced an electric model from 1996 to 1999. Those model EV1 autos were available only through lease and could not be purchased and when the leases expired GM scrapped the whole fleet. Tim suggested checking out the 2006 documentary film “Who Killed the Electric Car” to learn about GM’s experiment in California. \nTim detailed several reasons for making the switch to electric. He said a typical combustion engine has more than 200 moving parts and is only \nTim also touched on the emergence of self-driving cars claiming that they will reduce traffic accidents and deaths. \nDuring an extensive question and answer period\, Tim said that because most cars will be recharged at night\, our current electrical infrastructure will be able to handle the extra demand although some local improvements may be required. \nIn summary\, Tim said that EVs are faster\, quieter\, and cheaper to operate and the fact that there is no engine means you also have trunk space in the front as well as the rear. \nDuncan thanked Tim for his presentation saying the number of questions reflected the interest in his topic. Duncan also presented a gift certificate as a token of appreciation. \nAt the speaker’s request\, his presentation was not recorded.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/tim-burrows-electric-vehicle-society/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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SUMMARY:Romeo Lunch Mar.2nd (replaces cancelled lunch Feb 23rd.)
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Romeo Lunch slated for February 23 has been rescheduled for Wednesday March 2 at 12 noon because the Dalhousie Yacht Club will be closed during February. \nGathering time is noon and lunch will be served at 12:30. \nFace masks are still required\, however proof of COVID vaccinations are at the discretion of the restaurant but since I don’t know what the yacht club policy will be I suggest you have proof  with you. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card. \nAs usual lunch will be “Chef Edward’s surprise” sandwich with your choice of salad or fries + dessert and tea or coffee. \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-mar-2nd/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T043000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
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SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group next breakfast is Tuesday\, February 15th. at 8:30am at at Johnny Pastrami’s Diner in the Club Heidelberg building on Lake St near Lakeshore Rd. Please use the side entrance.\n\n\nThis location offers plenty of parking and a dining section just for us\n\nWear your name tag\, and bring a hearty appetite. COVID-19 protocols will be in place so wear your mask entering and leaving and bring your proof of vaccination.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast/
LOCATION:Johnny Pastrami’s Diner\, 569 Lake St\, St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20211205T150353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T150353Z
UID:4453-1644314400-1644318000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Probus Feb. 8\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus FEBRUARY 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker:\nPeter Meyler\, (Author)\nTopic: “Richard Pierpoint and Lemuel Brown: Fight for Freedom” \n \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-feb-8-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210812T055703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T180100Z
UID:3141-1644314400-1644318000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Peter Meyler\, (Author)
DESCRIPTION:Peter Meyler Author of Richard Pierpoint and Lemuel Brown: “Fight for Freedom” in honour of Black History Month \n \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Peter Meyler who joined our meeting via Zoom. Peter\, who has researched Black history since 1985\, is the author of “Richard Pierpoint and Lemuel Brown: Fight for Freedom”. His timely presentation helped mark Black History Month. \nRichard\, who grew up in Fergus but now lives in Brampton\, said his interest in Pierpoint was sparked when he learned that land once owned by Pierpoint was directly across the road from his own home. His research uncovered that Pierpoint was born in Bondou in Africa and was one of approximately 12 million slaves shipped to North America. He ended up in New England in Peter Meyler 1760 and fought with the British in the war with France. Pierpoint joined the Butlers Rangers in 1780 and moved to the Niagara area. \n  \nAs a member of Butlers Rangers\, Pierpoint received a land grant of 200 acres in Grantham Township in what is now St. Catharies. His property included what was called Centennial Park before city council voted last year to re-name it Richard Pierpoint Park. \nAt the age of 68\, Pierpoint joined the British in the War of 1812 and was largely responsible for the creation of a Coloured Corps. Richard said that Pierpoint was stationed at Fort George and fought in battles at Queenston Heights and that the Coloured Corps was mainly responsible for building Fort Mississauga when Fort George was over-run by the Americans. \nAfter the war\, Pierpoint traded his St. Catharines lot for one in Louth. In 1820\, he received a land grant in Garafraxa Township near Fergus and cleared five acres. Pierpoint willed his property to Lemuel Brown but lived until 1838 when he died at the age of 93. \nMeyler said that Brown was born into slavery in Vermont. He suffered under cruel masters including one who lost him in a betting wager. Brown was injured fighting in the Battle of Chippawa in 1814 but after recovering was beaten and whipped by his owner. He finally escaped by crossing the dangerous Niagara River in a small boat and was taken in by a sympathetic white man on the Canadian shore. \nRichard said that the 1828 census shows that Brown lived in Grantham Township and was listed in St. Catharines in 1841. He ended up in Artemesia Township near Collingwood. Along the way he married Phoebe Workman and had17 children. \nDuncan thanked Richard for his presentation and his extensive research that helped bring a part of our local history to life. He will present Richard with a gift certificate in appreciation. \nPeter’s recorded presentation is available on the club’s website at www.probusstcatharines.com in the past speakers section or click the URL below.. \nVideo of presentation click URL here
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/peter-meyler-author/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20211130T134328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T134701Z
UID:4413-1641895200-1641898800@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Probus Jan. 11\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus JANUARY 2022 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker:\nPeter Weltman – Ontario Financial Accountability Officer\nTopic:“Niagara College in the Niagara Community” \n“hybrid” ZOOM PRESENTATION AT THIS MEETING BY PETER\nThe role of the The Ontario Financial Accountability Office
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/january-2022-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210813T055641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T191255Z
UID:3139-1641895200-1641898800@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Peter Weltman (Financial)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9xtQ6eocLE”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Peter Weltman – Ontario Financial Accountability Officer \nTopic: The role of the The Ontario Financial Accountability Office \nArt Currie introduced our guest speaker Peter Weltman a Financial Accountability Officer with the Ontario Government \nPeter gave a very informative and detailed presentation on what a Financial Accountability Officer does in the Ontario legislature. \nThe Financial Accountability Office (FAO) supports the legislative needs of MPP’s by providing them with financial analysis\, forecasting and information. The FAO is trustworthy they support all MPP’s in holding the government to account\, everything they do is public and on their website. The independent\, non partisan FAO does their own financial modelling. \nThe FAO’s work covers Ontario’s financial performance\, fiscal position Ministry spending plans and financial analysis of specific government policies. \nFinancial forecasting and analysis have been affected due to Covid 19. \nThe year in review 2020-21 is available on the website www.fao-on.org \nDuncan will mail Peter a $30.00 LCBO thank-you gift certificate. \nView Peter Weltman’s presentation on YouTube click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/peter-weltman/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211221T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211221T043000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20211205T151724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T163324Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast Dec.21st
DESCRIPTION:Our club group next breakfast is Tuesday\, Decemebr 21st. at 8:30am at at Johnny Pastrami’s Diner in the Club Heidelberg building on Lake St near Lakeshore Rd. Please use the side entrance.\n\n\nThis location offers plenty of parking and a dining section just for us\n\nWear your name tag\, wear a mask and bring a hearty appetite. COVID-19 protocols will be in place so wear your mask entering and leaving and bring your proof of vaccination.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-dec-21st-2/
LOCATION:Johnny Pastrami’s Diner\, 569 Lake St\, St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20211004T190310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211211T121724Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Luncheon returns but with certain restrictions \nHooray!!!! We have 50 people signed up for the luncheon on Wednesday at the Dalhousie Yacht Club on Lighthouse Rd. \nDrinks available at noon followed by lunch at approximately 12;30. Tables will be set up for 6 people adequately spaced to avoid crowding. \nCovid protocols require that you provide proof of double vaccination and wear masks when entering and leaving. \nDrinks and lunch will be served at your table. Payment for your drinks will be at your table as well preferably by debit or credit cards. \nUnfortunately covid protocols preclude dancing and singing but President Bryan Brodie will perform magic tricks… (just kidding). \nDon’t forget to wear your name tags. \nThis year we are inviting members and spouses (or significant others) to join us for a Romeo Christmas sit-down lunch (not a buffet) at the Dalhousie Yacht Club at noon on December 15th . \nThe menu will be:\n• Oven roasted Turkey with Gravy\, Stuffing\,\n• Mashed Potatoes\,\n• Maple Ginger Carrots & Cranberry Sauce\n• Warm Apple Crumble\n• Choice of coffee or tea \n \nCost is $26 per person (including HST and gratuity). Tables will be limited to 4 persons\, spread out to ensure appropriate distancing. Because of these requirements we are limited to 55 people. First come – first serve. (No table reservations please.) \nYou can reserve with Art Currie by email (jcurrie7@cogeco.ca) or phone to (905-938-1264). Cheques\, payable to the Probus Club\, can be sent to:\nArt Currie\n7 Castlemere Court\nSt. Catharines\, L2N 5V1 \nOrders and payment for beverages will be taken at your table. Debit or credit cards are preferred. COVID restrictions require us to remain seated. \nAs we have done in past years Past Presidents dine as guests of our PROBUS Club. \nPlease keep in mind that dining out protocols require that we show appropriate proof of double vaccination and that we wear masks when entering and leaving the Yacht Club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/christmas-luncheon/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20211205T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T202359Z
UID:4450-1639476000-1639479600@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Probus Dec. 14\, 2021 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus DECEMBER 2021 Monthly Meeting \nThe club meets at the Grantham Lions Club\, 732 Niagara St.\, on the second Tuesday of each month\,\n9 AM (social) and 9:30 AM (business)\, to provide fellowship and a speaker. \nGuest Speaker:\nMarc Nantel – Niagara College’s Vice-President\, Research & External Relations\nTopic:“Niagara College in the Niagara Community
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-dec-14-2021-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210814T055453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T180120Z
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SUMMARY:Marc Nantel (Niagara College VP)
DESCRIPTION:Marc Nantel – Niagara College’s Vice-President\, Research & External Relations \nTopic:“Niagara College in the Niagara Community” \nNiagara College programs play important role in our community \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Marc Nantel\, Vice President of Research and External Relations at Niagara College. \nMarc\, who joined Niagara in 2011\, leads research and innovation\, planning and institutional research\, development and alumni relations\, and government and community relations. He is also president of the Niagara College Learning Enterprise Corporation which includes overseeing the operations and strategic direction for the Niagara College teaching winery\, teaching brewery teaching distillery and cannabis institute. Marc provided a little background knowledge of Niagara pointing out that the school was founded in 1967\, now has more than 10\,500 full-time students\, including approximately 3\,900 international students\, and in 2021 topped the 100\,000graduate mark. He said the school has three main DNA strands that influence its future goals. It strives to be trailblazing\, welcoming and passionate. An indication of the school’s success is that it has been selected among the top 10 research colleges for six consecutive years. \nHe said expansion plans for the Welland campus include a new building to consolidate broadcasting courses and a separation addition to allow for expansion of its trade courses. \nThe Niagara-on-the-Lake campus specializes in agricultural-related programs and a planned renovation of the greenhouse will facilitate increased research and growing programs. \n  \nMarc pointed out that the college is one of the largest employers in Niagara and also compliments key industries through its research and academic programs. He said that it has been estimated that the college makes a $800-million contribution to Niagara. He said that 43 per cent of student enrolment comes from Niagara\, 89 per cent of graduates find employment within six months and 64 per cent of alumni live in the Region. \nMarc pointed out that during the past two years of the COVID19 pandemic\, Niagara’s innovation sector produced face shields\, hand sanitizer and personal protective gear. \nMarc said the school concentrates on six major themes in a five-year planning process\, looking at such things as student experience\, academic and organizational excellence\, global engagement\, alumni and partner engagement\, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. \nFollowing an extensive question and answer session\, Duncan thanked Marc for his enlightening presentation and presented him with an LCBO gift certificate. \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/marc-nante/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2021 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211124T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211124T083000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210712T214117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T015025Z
UID:2737-1637739000-1637742600@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Romeo Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Gentlemen our Romeo lunch at the Dalhousie Yacht Club is this coming Wednesday\, November 24th. Gathering time is noon and lunch will be served at 12:30. Last month we had an excellent turnout of 23 people. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card. \nAs usual lunch will be “Chef Edward’s surprise” sandwich with your choice of salad or fries + dessert and tea or coffee. \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club. \nCOVID-19 protocols require us to show proof of both vaccinations (image of your vaccine certificate on your cell phone or a paper copy) & proof of identity (driver permit or green OHIP card) and wear your mask entering and leaving. \n \nCongratulations to chef Ed Fox who has been voted “Best Local Chef” In the Readers’ Choice Awards \n  \nIf you haven’t yet booked for the Christmas Lunch December 15th.\, please don’t delay. We now have 47 people booked and our max is 50.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-4/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211115T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211115T043000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210712T214034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T204122Z
UID:2735-1636947000-1636950600@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast Group
DESCRIPTION:Our club group next breakfast is Tuesday\, October 19th. at 8:30am at at Johnny Pastrami’s Diner in the Club Heidelberg building on Lake St near Lakeshore Rd.\nThis new location offers plenty of parking and a dining section just for us\nWear your name tag\, wear a mask and bring a hearty appetite. COVID-19 protocols will be in place so wear your mask entering and leaving and bring your proof of vaccination.\n\n \nArt Currie\n\nIf you are planning to attend our Christmas Luncheon\, why not bring your cheque and give it to me at breakfast $26.00 per person.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-group-4/
LOCATION:Johnny Pastrami’s Diner\, 569 Lake St\, St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210815T055409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T191332Z
UID:3135-1636452000-1636455600@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Nancy Speck\, (Crime Analyst)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_pweYMnmno”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nancy Speck\, Retired crime analyst from the Niagara Regional Police talking on the subject of criminal analysis \nCrime analyst helps police track down criminals \nJohn Sallman introduced guest speaker Nancy Speck who retired in 2019 after a career with the Niagara Regional Police as a civilian crime analyst. A St. Catharines native\, Nancy was born into a policing family. Her parents were Judy and David Gittings. David\, a Staff Superintendent with the NRP\, was a long-time PROBUS member until his death in 2019. \nNancy said that she had many doubters who didn’t believe that\, as a civilian and a female\, she would be able to cope as a crime analyst. But over the years she certainly proved those doubters wrong. \nIn May 2011 she received a civilian achievement award from Ontario Women in law enforcement. That was the first time that a Niagara Regional Police civilian staffer had received a provincial award. In the same year she was nominated for and received a civilian achievement award from the International Association of Women Police. \nNancy was assigned to work in one of three districts in Niagara and worked closely with officers and detectives within her area but also with other police services to compile information on all manner of crimes in an attempt to find patterns. She provided examples of crimes where similar MOs would show up in weekly crime reports and allow her to direct officers to a potential suspect. \nShe pointed out that part of her job was to keep track of offenders who were on parole Nancy Speck since many times they returned to the same types of crimes that they had been involved in before. She said that a data base of things like nicknames\, tattoos and popular hangouts often helped direct police to suspects. \nNancy said that part of her on-going learning process involved attending crime scenes as well as attending many extensive courses. \nShe did point out that some crime groups travel around the province and that makes them much more difficult for analysts to track. \nNancy was praised by then Chief of the NRP\, Wendy Southall for her expertise in crime analysis and for her passion to upgrade her knowledge and skills over 40 years. For her part\, Nancy said that she enjoyed the work and loved the challenge it offered. \nDuncan McLaren thanked John for suggesting her as a speaker and thanked Nancy for her enlightening talk. He presented her with a gift certificate as a token of appreciation. \nSee Nancy’s presentation on YouTube click here…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/nancy-speck/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:2021 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T093000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210712T213922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T203003Z
UID:2731-1635323400-1635327000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Romeo Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Romeo lunches are back at the Dalhousie Yacht Club. Gathering time is noon and lunch will be served at 12:30.\nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card.\nAs usual lunch will be “Chef Edward’s surprise” sandwich with your choice of salad or fries + dessert and tea or coffee.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211018T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211018T053000
DTSTAMP:20260414T155717
CREATED:20210712T213906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211003T183147Z
UID:2729-1634531400-1634535000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast Group
DESCRIPTION:We are resuming the PROBUS monthly breakfasts starting Tuesday August 17th. at Johnny Pastrami’s Diner in the Club Heidelberg building on Lake St near Lakeshore Rd.\n \nOur previous venue\, Angel’s diner has closed. This new location offers plenty of parking and a dining section just for us\nBreakfast time is 8:30\nWear your name tag\, wear a mask and bring a hearty appetite.\n \nArt Currie
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-group-3/
LOCATION:Angel’s Diner Restaurant\, 395 Ontario Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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