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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. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-12/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
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SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is at 8:30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near Lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-10/
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:20230214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220727T192847Z
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SUMMARY:Rachel Braithwaite - St. Catharines Downtown Association
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0WQBRLTmBY”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rachel Braithwaite – St. Catharines Downtown Association \nTOPIC: St. Catharines Downtown Association challenges and successes \n \nExecutive Director remains upbeat about the future of our downtown \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Rachel Braithwaite\, Executive Director of St. Catharines Downtown Association and the Business Improvement Association. \nRachel used a video and Power Point slides to illustrate her presentation about how her organizations work in partnership with the city. She pointed out that Business Improvement Associations (BIAs) evolved in the 1960s in Toronto with the move from downtown to shopping malls. Rachel said that the Bloor West Village developed the first BIA in Canada and indeed the world in 1970. The idea of BIAs spread rapidly as the need for overall co-operation was recognized. There are now 300 BIAs in Ontario and 500 in Canada. \nRachel said that there are four pillars upon which BIAs operate: 1. Public realm investing; 2. Area brand marketing; 3. Policy and partnerships; 4. Events. She added that the focus for the past three years has been advocacy due to the toll on businesses caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. \nShe said that downtowns have much to offer. They are iconic and provide powerful symbols for a city and often contain the most iconic landmarks. \nShe said that the public realm investing involves spending money on downtown beautification. In St. Catharines that involved an investment of $75\,000 in 2022. She added that another $25\,000 was ear-marked for publicity on social media. She argued that one of the problems behind the perceived lack of parking in the downtown was the lack of publicity about the two parking garages near both the Performing Arts Centre and the Meridian Centre. \nRachel said the focus for 2023 will be on Downtown Premium from early June until October 1. Special events have proven their worth in attracting people to the downtown. This year a Spring Festival is being planned for April 22 and a Summer Festival is slated for July 15. The festivals aim to spotlight businesses with collaboration and community support. \nDuring an extensive question and answer period\, Rachel said that the trial period of blocking off part of St. Paul Street was met with opposition from merchants because those on the south side of the street have no other access for deliveries. She pointed out that part of James Street was converted to a pedestrian-only area and the BIA will be pushing for more patio areas this summer. \nShe admitted that the boarding up of a number of stores on St. Paul Street detracts from the look of the street and said the BIA is working on making improvements in that area while also pushing for lower special event parking fees. \nDuncan thanked Rachel for her presentation and suggested her talk invited not only questions but a number of opinions. He presented her with a gift certificate in appreciation. \n \n \n  \nVideo of Rachel Braithwaite’s presentation click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/rachel-braithwaite-st-catharines-downtown-association/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2023 Past Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
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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. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-11/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220803T164216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T164224Z
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SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is this coming Tuesday\, January 17th. at 8:30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near Lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-9/
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:20230110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
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SUMMARY:Hugh Fraser
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzaBRQ76ifA”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Speaker unveils hidden features of swing beam barns \n \nBob Halfyard introduced guest speaker Hugh Fraser\, the author and publisher of a book entitled “Swing Beam Barns of Niagara – stories of 50 barns built in Ontario between 1819 and 1884.” \nHugh was raised on a farm and has been connected to farming his whole life. He owns the consulting firm OTB Farm Solutions and specializes in issues facing farmers within the urban shadow. He is also a certified auditor for the Ontario Viticulture and Winery Sustainability Program. \nHugh started his presentation by asking how many members were raised on farms and about 25% affirmed such a connection. \n  \n  \nHe said that swing beam barns were built to store wheat and other grains so that farmers could sell the grain for hard-to-find cash. The first barns were built by Mennonite Communities\, then United Empire Loyalists coming from United States and later by English immigrants. \nHugh\, who illustrated his talk with a Power Point presentation\, said that swing beam barns featured a single beam\, tapered in the middle\, across the width of the barn leaving plenty of open space on the threshing floor. This allowed room to swing horses around and out of the barn after being unhitched from a wagon. The open area allowed for the threshing of grain with swing flails and\, in some cases\, horses\, without shoes\, were used to trod over the grain walking in a merry-go-round fashion. \nHugh said that Neutral tribes in this area were farmers in the very early days and cut down many trees\, but they left the area about 1650 and the land was allowed to re-wild for about 150 years before other settlers moved into the Niagara or Upper Canada area. \nBy that time there were again huge trees and Hugh said that he has seen a barn board that measured 48-inches wide. The massive trees also meant that huge beams\, up to 65 feet or more in length\, were available for construction. He suggested that trees of that size will never be seen again. As a result\, newer barns must make use of smaller beams and require more support braces that the earlier barns. \nHe pointed out that most early barns were built with softwood – most white pine – while hardwoods such as ash\, oak and even walnut were used. He reported that he had even discovered a barn where black cherry was used. \nHe admitted that it is often difficult to recognize early swing beam barns from the outside because they have often been altered with concrete or block foundations added or with roof lines raised to create more room. He said that the reason so many of these barns are still in existence in Niagara is that their size and open nature meant that they were  relatively easy to convert for fruit farming. \nHugh\, who is director with Ontario Barn Preservation\, is already working on a second book. He said that while exploring barns he has discovered old inscriptions left on beams that many current owners have never noticed. \nHugh\, who passed around a copy of his book\, said that each chapter contains an imagined dialogue between the owner of that specific barn and someone else\, technical details about the construction of the barn and then the history of what happened between the time it was built and now. \nDuncan McLaren thanked Hugh from his enthusiastic and informative talk and presented him with a gift certificate as a token of appreciation. \n  \nVideo of Hugh Fraser’s presentation click here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/hugh-fraser/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2023 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221220T100000
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SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is this coming Tuesday\, December 20th. at 8:30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie \nP.S. Reminder: the Probus Christmas Romeo Lunch is booked for December 14th.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-8/
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:20221216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221216T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T122636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T145354Z
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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-10/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220204T195205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T180805Z
UID:4545-1671019200-1671030000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Romeo Luncheon \n \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 14th. From noon to 2: 00pm. \nMenu:\n• Oven roasted Turkey with Gravy\, Stuffing\, Mashed Potatoes\,\n• Maple Ginger Carrots & Cranberry Sauce\n• Warm Apple Crumble\n• Choice of coffee or tea\nCost is $28 per person (including HST and gratuity). No table reservations please.) \n \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 \nAs a special treat this year\, Bob Henderson will direct the “Probus Club Chorale” (that’s all of us) in the singing of Christmas songs accompanied by the piano stylings of John Butler. Production engineer: John Senn (he’s bringing the electric piano). \nI will be taking sign – ups at the October and November meetings and at the club breakfasts and Romeo lunches until  Dec. 1st.   If you don’t book and pay for the Christmas lunch in advance\, we probably won’t be able to accommodate you. \nAs we have done in past years Past Presidents dine as guests of our PROBUS Club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/christmas-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220110T200203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T191224Z
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SUMMARY:Bev Foster\, Executive Director\, Room 217 Foundation
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYjswjspHMk”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bev Foster will present on “The power of music to make meaningful changes in health and well-being” \nRoom 217 promotes music use in health care \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker Bev Foster\, the Executive Director of Room 217 Foundation\, who was appearing via Zoom from her home in Port Perry. Bev is an experienced performer\, song writer and music director who founded Room 217 with her husband Rob in 2009. The Foundation is dedicated to music and care. \nBev explained the background for the foundation as she and other family members gathered around her dying father in room 217 of the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital and sang his favourite songs and hymns. They noticed how the music comforted and strengthened him as he tried to sing along. \nShe said that music is an innate window to our souls and has been proven to bring about meaningful changes when introduced into caregiving. She added that music improves memory\, preserves identity and works through several neuropathic paths in the brain. \nShe used two different videos to illustrate the impact of music. In one an elderly woman with advanced dementia had lost the ability to speak but a validation specialist was able to get beyond her disabilities by using familiar music and close physical contact. The second video illustrated how music and rhythm helped a man who had suffered spinal injuries in a cycling accident improve his balance and coordination in relearning how to walk. \nBev explained that music helps complete relationships\, it keeps us moving and it helps us engage by singing a meaningful song or by using soundscapes creating music with ordinary household utensils. \nThe organization offers eight core programs to provide information and training and you can check out those programs and read much more about the foundation at https://www.musiccare.org. Those core programs include conferences\, training\, virtual learning\, speakers\, skills day\, resources\, and master class. \nDuring a question-and-answer session\, Bev said the foundation has been set up as a charitable organization so that it can receive donations. \nJohn Senn thanked Bev for her address and advised that a contribution will be made to her organization as a token of appreciation. \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/bev-foster-executive-director-room-217-foundation/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221213T110000
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SUMMARY:Probus December 13\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus December 13\, 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):\nBev Foster\, (Musiccare\,  a co-founder of the Room 217 Foundation and its Executive Director )\nTopic: “The power of music to make meaningful changes in health and well-being. ”
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-december-13-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220730T124602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T124618Z
UID:4841-1669206600-1669212000@probusstcatharines.com
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. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-10/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221115T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220730T122257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T123404Z
UID:4835-1668501000-1668506400@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is this coming Tuesday\, November 15th. at 8:30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie \nP.S. Reminder: the Probus Christmas Romeo Lunch is booked for December 14th.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-7/
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:20221111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221111T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T122555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T144929Z
UID:4660-1668193200-1668207600@probusstcatharines.com
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-9/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220223T021510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T175923Z
UID:4583-1667901600-1667905200@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Chris Leworthy - Battle of Britain
DESCRIPTION:Chris Leworthy  presented the “Battle of Britain – 80+ years on” \n \nSpeaker unveils story behind the Battle of Britain \nAndy Redman introduced guest speaker Chris Leworthy who appeared via Zoom from the UK. Chris is a former pilot who became a World War II historian and qualified as a guide at the Battle of Britain bunker in Uxbridge. The title of his PowerPoint presentation was “The Battle of Britain – 80 years on.” \nChris pointed out that after France surrendered\, the UK was left on its own for 18 months against the much more powerful forces of Germany. Germany launched Operation Sealion with the objective of gaining complete air superiority prior to an invasion. Although Germany had far more planes than the UK\, the UK did have a couple advantages according to Chris. For one\, England had established early radar towers along the coast that provided early warning of the approach of enemy aircraft giving the RAF time to launch planes to greet the attackers. \nChris credited the planning of Generals Hugh Dowding and Keith Park with helping to reduce the number of British casualties as they decided to allow German planes to reach land before engaging and then flying higher and attacking from above.  Chris said that the German Messerschmitts that flew protective cover for the bombers had a limited range because of fuel capacity and often had to break off and return to base leaving the bombers unprotected. \nChris said that the UK radar installations were limited to seeing forward so that once German planes flew over the radar\, the tracking duties fell to the Observer Corps which used individuals with binoculars to determine where the planes were headed. \nThe location of incoming planes and of UK defenders were all tracked in underground bunkers. Members of the WAAF (Women’s Auxiliary Air Force) served as plotting strategists. All planes were shown on giant plotting tables and the statis of all RAF squadrons were kept up to date on tote boards. Chris said that Prime Minister Winston Churchill was often present in the bunker to follow the progress of the battle. \nChris said that German Air Marshall Hermann Gӧring changed tactics from attacking radar installations\, airfields\, and factories to concentrate on bombing London. This allowed the UK pilots a brief respite and led to a major air victory on September 15\, 1940. Although there were still many bombs dropped on the UK\, Hitler turned his attention to the East and attacks on Russia. \nAlthough the UK defence strategy worked it came at a cost of 544 allied young pilots from across 15 nations\, including 25 from Canada. \nDuncan McLaren thanked Chris for his powerful presentation and said that a $30 donation will be forwarded to Branch 24 St. Catharines Royal Canadian Legion in Chris’ name in way of thanks. \n           \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/chris-leworthy/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T130717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T130717Z
UID:4686-1667899800-1667905200@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Probus November 8\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus November 8\, 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):\nChris Leworthy\, (UK Probus Member)\nTopic: “Battle of Britain – 80+ years on ” \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-november-8-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220728T172452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T124435Z
UID:4831-1666791000-1666796400@probusstcatharines.com
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. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-9/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220926T233713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T191134Z
UID:4948-1666270800-1666278000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Niagara Parks Power Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:PROBUS is planning a tour of the Niagara Parks Power Station for October 20 at 1:00 pm.  We will have a guided tour through the power station and the tunnel.  Group tour rates are $34.20 + tax for 20 or more people.  $38 + tax if less than 20. \nThe Power Station is packed with installations\, exhibits and artifacts. The new tunnel experience takes guests beneath the main generating floor in a glass-panelled elevator\, which reveals the underground infrastructure of the power station as they descend 180 feet below the ground level. \nThe tunnel includes six exhibits that take guests through the plant’s century-long history. After perusing the exhibits\, guests can experience a view from the edge of the Niagara River that few people have seen before. \nCall or email Dave Merritt or Herb Woods to register for the tour as soon as possible.  Spouses\, guests\, partners are welcome.  We need to know the number of attendees by Oct. 12 to book the tour.   Payment is in advance when we know if we have 20 attendees.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/niagara-parks-power-plant-tour/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220728T172113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T123545Z
UID:4827-1666085400-1666090800@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is this coming Tuesday\, October 18th. at 8;30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie \nP.S. Reminder: the Probus Christmas Romeo Lunch is booked for December 14th.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-6/
LOCATION:Johnny Pastrami’s Diner\, 569 Lake St\, St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221014T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T122517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T144919Z
UID:4658-1665774000-1665788400@probusstcatharines.com
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-8/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220223T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T175936Z
UID:4587-1665482400-1665486000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:James Treadwell - Treadwell Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:James Treadwell\, Sommelier and Owner at Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine in Niagara-on-the-Lake\, \nRestauranteur describes challenges posed by Covid \n \nTom van Loenen introduced guest speaker James Treadwell\, co-founder with his father Stephen\, and sommelier of Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine in Niagara-on-the Lake. \nJames spoke about the challenges faced by all restaurants and the hospitality business at any time but especially during the past two and a half years of COVID. He said restaurants typically operate on about a 10% profit margin with the bulk of their costs going toward labour\, materials\, and non-variable overheads. \nHe said that the changing rules and restrictions during the pandemic were especially difficult to deal with. At one point all restaurants were forced to close and that left owners no option but to lay off staff and try to pay off suppliers with no income. \nJames pointed out that staff play a major role in the success of a business and Treadwell made the decision during another brief shutdown caused by COVID last winter to keep its staff members. He added that exceeding customers’ expectations and satisfied customers are the best marketing tool. \nHe said that some restaurant owners have been forced to shut down partially because they get into the business without realizing that it takes hard work and long hours to become a success. \nDespite the many problems presented during the past two years\, James said that 2022 has been Treadwell’s best year ever. The restaurant made the decision to feature a Prix Fixe Menu which allows it a more exact estimate of income while also controlling costs. \nJames pointed out that the restaurant has a working agreement with 124 on the Queen Hotel and Spa which allows it space for weddings\, corporate events\, and catering. In addition\, the restaurant is greatly expanding its patio space and making it suitable to use throughout most of the year. \nLooking at the future\, James said that another source of income could be through higher volumes of takeout orders. He said that businesses will have to deal with inflation and pricing. Another concern will be finding sufficient staff and dealing with reduced operating hours. \nDuncan McLaren thanked James for his informative talk and presented him with a gift certificate in appreciation.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/james-treadwell-treadwell-restaurant/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T130315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T130536Z
UID:4681-1665480600-1665486000@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Probus October 11\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus October 11\, 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):\nJames Treadwell\, (Treadwell Restaurant\, NOTL)\nTopic: “TBC ” \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-september-13-2022-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220728T172312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T124231Z
UID:4829-1664371800-1664377200@probusstcatharines.com
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. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-8/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220728T171849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T123639Z
UID:4825-1663666200-1663671600@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is this coming Tuesday\, September 20th. at 8;30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie \nP.S. Reminder: the Probus Christmas Romeo Lunch is booked for December 14th.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-5/
LOCATION:Johnny Pastrami’s Diner\, 569 Lake St\, St.\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Men's Breakfast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220916T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T122428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T144724Z
UID:4656-1663354800-1663369200@probusstcatharines.com
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-7/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220330T201607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T175944Z
UID:4712-1663063200-1663066800@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:David Sharron\,  Brock Special collections
DESCRIPTION:David Sharron\, Brock Special collections –  Head\, Archives and Special Collections \nTopic: “Plate Spinning and Ball Juggling: All in a day’s work at the Brock Archives”.  This would be a look at the various roles and responsibilities that we have at Brock and how our collections connect the institution to the greater Niagara community and beyond. \nBrock archivist unveils many facets of his job \nDuncan McLaren introduced guest speaker David Sharron whose topic was “Plate Spinning and Ball Juggling: All in a day’s work at the Brock Archives.” \nDavid has been a professional archivist for 24 years.  He graduated with a Master’s in History with an archives specialization through the University of Windsor in association with Wayne State University in Detroit\, Michigan.  His first job was at the NASA/Johnson Space Center in Houston\, Texas as an image archivist taking care of mission photography.  He returned to Canada after five years and three years later came to Brock University. He has been at Brock for 15 years as the head of the Archives and Special Collections department in the library. David is also a certified archivist through the Academy of Certified Archivists and has completed the Digital Archives Specialist certification through the Society of American Archivists. \nAn archivist makes sure special papers and documents do not get discarded. David defined the difference between an archive and a special collection:  an archive is a daily life record; special collection is what someone wants to collect\, usually on a specific suject. He explained the five steps to archiving: 1. Acquisition; 2. Archival appraisal; 3. Arrangement and description; 4. Storage of Records; 5. Providing Access. \nHe said that records can come in a variety of sizes\, shapes\, and formats. David pointed out that while the Brock archives are open to the public\, all material must stay in the reading room at Brock. \nDavid said Brock has a massive collection of books that hold some relevance to Niagara. Other extensive collections include Masonic topics and information including blogs on Autism. The total collection\, with a value in the millions of dollars\, includes rare books – with the oldest published in 1489 – and many unique materials. \nDavid said that one unexpected benefit of the COVID pandemic was that Brock had the time and opportunity to create a new digital exhibit. \nHe concluded by listing the top five things to know about the Brock Archives: 1. They hold records not found anywhere else; 2. Archives don’t have to be old; 3. Most materials are in the library catalogue and digital files; 4. Chances are there is something there you can use; 5. Everyone is welcome. \nThe archives are located on the 10th floor of the Brock Tower and can be accessed online at https://brocku.ca/library/archives/ \nFollowing a question-and-answer period\, Duncan thanked David and presented him with a gift certificate in token of appreciation.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/david-sharron-brock-special-collections/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2022 Past Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T130221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T214510Z
UID:4679-1663061400-1663066800@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Probus September 13\, 2022 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Probus September 13\, 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):\nDavid Sharron\, (Brock University\, Head\, Archives and Special Collections)\nTopic: “TBC ” \n 
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/probus-september-13-2022-meeting/
LOCATION:Lions Hall\, 732 Niagara Street\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2M 7W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220831T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220727T212252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T124122Z
UID:4814-1661952600-1661958000@probusstcatharines.com
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. \nEmily will take the drinks order at your table and payment will be at the table as well – preferably by debit or credit card \nThis is a great opportunity to introduce prospective members to our club.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/romeo-lunch-7/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Yacht Club\, 74 Lighthouse Rd\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Romeo Lunch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220816T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220816T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220727T212055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T123710Z
UID:4812-1660642200-1660647600@probusstcatharines.com
SUMMARY:Men’s Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Our club group breakfast is this coming Tuesday\, August 16th. at 8:30 at Johnny Pastrami’s on Lake St in the Club Heidelberg building near lakeshore Rd.  Johnny offers a great breakfast at very reasonable price and lots of coffee refills (decalf or straight up). \nPlease use the side entrance. Lots of parking \nDon’t be shy – bring a friend. A great way to introduce him to our club. \nArt Currie \nP.S. Reminder: the Probus Christmas Romeo Lunch is booked for December 14th.
URL:https://probusstcatharines.com/event/mens-breakfast-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T061425
CREATED:20220324T122337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T144625Z
UID:4654-1660330800-1660345200@probusstcatharines.com
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-6/
LOCATION:To Be Determined\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities,Events
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