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Probus Club of Perth
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of the club's activities and older members a nostalgic look back.
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- Theatre tickets only $26.00
- Theatre tickets + box lunch $40.50
- Theatre + boat cruise $64.62
- Theatre + box lunch + cruise $79.12
- The County Cider Company in Waupoos to taste a flight of ciders and have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful location overlooking Lake Ontario
- The Black Prince Winery in Picton, one of the oldest wineries in the County, treated us to a tasting and introduced us to their wines and specialty barrel-aged fruit vinegars. We also learned about the lost craft of wine barrel making and a live demonstration at the Cooperage.
- A lunch stop at the Drake Devonshire Inn in Wellington for an opportunity to relax and refuel in time for two more exciting stops! The cost for lunch was $35 per person (alcoholic beverages not included.)
- The Sandbanks Estate Winery, located in Wellington, is one of the County’s oldest award-winning wineries. Another beautiful location, with a guided tour and a flight of 5 wines to taste in their cellar.
- Huff Estates Winery was our final destination of the day. This exceptional Bloomington winery provided us with an overview of their wines, plus tastings and a slice of pizza to tide us over on our return trip. They also have a lovely art gallery for those who wished to explore.
1996
August Tour of the Albany Plant in Perth
September Thousand Island Boat Cruise - Gananoque
1997
July Golf and Lunch at Links of Tay
October Wakefield Steam Train Excursion and Dinner at Kristy's
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Patterson's Restaurant
1998
May Eastern Ontario Probus Club Gathering at Camp Merrywood
July Golf and Lunch at Links of Tay
August Tour of Blue Bird Acres
November Visit to Parliament Hill
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Patterson's Restaurant
1999
Spring Visit to the War Museum and the Museum of Civilization
July Golf and Lunch at Links of Tay
August Visit to the Hull Casino
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Patterson's Restaurant
2000
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
November Visit to the Canadian Museum of Civilization
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Parkside Loft, Code's Mill
2001
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Trip on the Wakefield Steam Train (a repeat event)
December Pre-Christmas Dinner At The Links of Tay Golf Club
2002
February Visit to the Aviation Museum and the National Gallery
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Two-day Trip to Sunshine Festival in Orillia
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at the Links of Tay Golf Club
2003
February Three Day Trip to the Carnaval de Québec
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Two-day Trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at the Links of Tay Golf Club
2004
January Robbie Burns Day Dinner at the Legion
March Day trip to Museum of Civilization, Gatineau, Quebec
April Trip to the OMYA quarry at Tatlock
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Two-day Trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at the Links of Tay Golf Club
2005
January Robbie Burns Day Dinner at the Legion
April Trip to the Diefenbunker
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Two-day Trip to Niagara Falls and Shaw Festival
November Day trip to the new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at the Links of Tay Golf Club
2006
May Wine Tour of Prince Edward County
June Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Probus Perth 10th Anniversary Gala Luncheon
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Links o’Tay
2007
January Robbie Burns Day Dinner at the Legion
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Oktoberfest Dinner at Links of Tay
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Links o’Tay
2008
January Robbie Burns Day Dinner at the Legion
May Visit to the Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque
June Golf and Dinner at Links of Tay
October Oktoberfest Dinner at Links of Tay
December Pre-Christmas Dinner at Links o’Tay
2009
March Visit to Fortune Farms Sugar Bush (click here for details)
May Trip to Gananoque Playhouse to see the show "Forever Plaid" Click here for more information.
April Trip to the RCAF Memorial Museum in Trenton.
June Golf Tournament ~ organized by Glen Pettinger
October Fall Foliage Excursion on the Wakefield Steam Train. Click here for details.
October Mississippi Mudds Mystery Theatre at the Heritage Inn in Carletoon Place.
December Annual Christmas Dinner at the Perth Links O’Tay Golf Club including the "Saints and Sinners".
| 2010 | |
| January 22 | Probus Dinner & Theatre Event ~ dinner at the Stone Cellar Restaurant, followed by Norm Foster’s play “The Affections of May” in the Studio Theatre |
| January 23 | Robbie Burns Night at the Legion |
| March 18 | Probus Dinner & Theatre Night ~ dinner at the Stone Cellar, followed by the thriller "Laura" at the Studio Theatre |
| May 18 | Spring Fling (the annual regional Probus social event) held at the The Best Western Parkway Inn in Cornwall |
| May 27 | Trip to see "The 39 Steps" at 1,000 Island Playhouse in Gananoque. This wass a matinee performance, with optional gourmet boxed lunch on the deck. |
| June 21 | Annual Golf Tournament, book exchange and dinner |
| October 7 | Probus Fall Colours Rideau Cruise ~ a Rideau Lake Cruise from Perth to Jones Falls, during the peak of ‘leaf season’. The cruise started at 9:30am in Last Duel Park in Perth and ended in Jones Falls at 3:30pm, with a bus trip back to Perth. Lunch was served on board the double decker boat. |
| December 9 | Annual Christmas Dinner ~ at the Perth Links O’Tay Golf Club. There was live entertainment and dancing with “Two for the Show” featuring Steve Hanna and Mike Irwin, Christmas music by Perter Craske and, of course, the usual great traditional turkey dinner. Also featured was the crowning of the Movember moustache king. |
| 2011 | |
| January 22 | Robbie Burns Night at the Legion |
| March 31 | Probus Dinner & Theatre Night ~ "You Say Tomatoes" at the Studio Theatre and dinner at the Stone Cellar. |
| May 17 | Spring Fling held held at the Italian Club north of the 401 in Kingston. |
| May 25 | Trip to see The Marvelous Wonderettes at Thousand Island Playhouse in Gananoque. This was a matinee performance, with optional gourmet boxed lunch on the deck and a "talk" with some of the actors. |
| June 1 | End of year meeting and lunch ~ Our June meeting took place at the Timber Run Golf Club in Lanark . It was combined with an optional closing luncheon. Members were also invited to take part in an optional informal round of golf after the luncheon. |
| October 13 | Fall Colours in the Pontiac and the Ottawa Valley click here for details. Note that the bus will leave the Legion promptly at 7am for this trip. |
| December 9 | Annual Christmas dinner dance at the Lion's Club with great music by Tim Murry and his jazz ensemble. |
| 2012 | |
| January 21 | Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance At the Perth Legion. $20 per person. |
| March 22 | Probus dinner & theatre evening ~ dinner at 6:00 pm at the Stone Cellar Restaurant and "Steel Magnolias" at the Studio Theatre ~ click for more information |
| May 15 | Spring Fling in Perth ~ Details can be found on our Spring Fling website. |
| May 30 | Nunsense II: the Second Coming at theGananoque Playhouse --- cost $25 per person for the play. A group reservation for lunch at the Gananoque Inn was made. |
| June 6 | End of year luncheon at the Legion after the regular meeting. Choice of Wraps and Sandwiches or Lasagna and Caesar Salad. Both include dessert/tea/coffee for $10 (no tax or gratuity). |
| October 11 | A Day at Chateau Montebello ~ $85.00 per person included lunch at Chateau Montebello with time to enjoy the resort, ferry ride and scenic drive ~ click for more information |
| December 7 | Christmas Party at Lion’s Hall, with appetizers and drinks from 6-7, dinner 7-8, and dancing 8-10. Music 6-7 and 8-10 was by "Touch of Class" which is described as 'A self-contained tribute to the 50/60/70's featuring multi-instrumentalist Simon Clark, ex-"Freddie and the Dreamers" ~ click here for more information. Price: $30 /person. |
| 2013 | |
| January 26 | Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance, at the Perth Legion. Cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm, music by The Champagnes, all for $22. |
| Febuary 22 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ Stone Cellar Restaurant & Studio Theatre play “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. More information. |
| March 23 | Senators hockey game vs. Tampa Bay Lightning ~ 2:00 pm at Scotiabank Place ~ $37.50 including tickets, $8.50 hot dog & drink voucher and bus transportation. The bus leaves the LCBO back door (time TBD) Trip organised by Sherle Perkins and Mary Kilgour. More information |
| April 18 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ Dinner 6:00pm at Michael’s Table and 8:00pm at the Full Circle Theatre to see the musical “Jacques Brel is alive and well and living in Paris”. $16 for the play, cheques payable to Probus Perth; pay for dinner on the night for prime rib, chicken supreme, curry stir fry, pork schnitzel or sesame salmon. More information.More information. |
| May 7 | Spring Fling, Tudor Hall 3750 North Bowesville Road, Ottawa ON. More information. |
| May 29 | Thousand Island Playhouse, 690 Charles Street, Gananoque ~ “Suds ~ the Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera”. Tickets are $26 each, including HST, with cheques payable to Probus Club of Perth. Lunch at the Watermark Restaurant in the Gananoque Inn 550 Stone Street. Map |
| June 5 | End of year luncheon at the Perth Legion after the regular meeting. Choice of Wraps and Sandwiches or Lasagna and Caesar Salad. Both include dessert/tea/coffee for $10 (no tax or gratuity). |
| September 27 | Peterborough Lift Lock Lunch Cruise. Tour the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock and part of the Trent-Severn Waterway. Price is $96.50 including transportation, morning coffee break, Lift Lock Cruise, lunch, admission to the museum, all taxes. Details. Slideshow |
| December 6 | Christmas Party at Lion’s Hall, with appetizers and drinks from 6-7, dinner 7-8, and dancing 8-10. Music 6-7 and 8-10 is by "Touch of Class" which is described as 'A self-contained tribute to the 50/60/70's featuring multi-instrumentalist Simon Clark, ex-"Freddie and the Dreamers"'. This was a repeat performance by popular request. |
| 2014 | |
| January 18 | Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers ~ 2:00 pm at Canadian Tire Place ~ $45 including tickets in Section 303, transportation by bus and a Subway gift card redeemable for one 6 inch sub. There was a full busload of members, friends and others rounded up by Mary who made this trip. |
| January 25 | Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance, at the Perth Legion. Cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm, music by The Champagnes, all for $22. |
| February 21 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ Dinner 5:30pm at the Stone Cellar followed at 8:00pm by the Studio Theatre Presentation “Leaving Home” by David French, directed by Jeremy Dutton. Leaving Home is a tale of a Newfoundland family far from home and out of their depth. Dinner was a choice of four entrées: weinerschnitzel, filet of beef, chicken or fresh fish. Details. |
| May 27 | Spring Fling 2014 at Orchard View Conference Centre, 6346 Deermeadow Dr., Greely, hosted by the Ottawa-Rideau Valley Probus Club in Manotick - details |
| May 28 | Our annual trip to the Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South Street in Gananoque, this time to see “Driving Miss Daisy” ~ a comedy of unlikely friendship. The lunch options are either lunch at Muskie Jake's in the Gananoque Inn, 550 Stone Street South (you pay at the time); or the Playhouse box lunch and enjoy the Pre-Show Chat with actors on the deck outside the Playhouse. As a bonus for the adventurous, we suggest an optional 1.5 hour boat cruise for before the play with Chuckles Discovery Tours.The tour starts at 10:30am at the Playhouse dock and will get you back at noon, in time for lunch and the play, which begins at 2:30 pm.
Lunch starts at
12 noon at both venues. All reservations should be made directly with Mary
by May 28. The cost per person for the various options, with cheques payable
to Probus Perth in advance:
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| June 4 | Closing Probus luncheon at the Perth Legion after the meeting. Choice of Wraps and Sandwiches or Lasagna and Caesar Salad. Both include dessert/tea/coffee for $10 (no tax or gratuity). Please cobtact Mary by May 28th. |
| September 26 | Fall bus trip to Ottawa to go on the Ottawa River Cruise, Lunch at “Buffet des Continents” and visit to the Governor General’s Home. Cost is $87 per person, with cheques payable to Probus Club of Perth before September 12. The bus leaves at 8:30 from the Factory parking lot, 40 Sunset Blvd. Perth, ON. (Click for Map) |
| October 9 | Dinner Theatre Event ~ Dinner at Maximillians at 5:30pm, followed by Studio Theatre Presentation “Crimes of the Heart”. Theatre tickets are $17. |
| December 5 | Christmas Dinner/ Dance. Lion’s Club Hall Perth, catered by Country Kitchen Catering. Social time started at 6pm, followed by dinner, prizes, gifts and dancing. Music was by "Touch of Class" which is described as 'A self-contained tribute to the 50/60/70's featuring multi-instrumentalist Simon Clark, ex-"Freddie and the Dreamers"'. This is a repeat performance by popular request. |
| 2015 | |
| January 24 | Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance Perth Legion. Dinner is prime rib. Tickets $25, Cocktails 6pm, Dinner 7pm. |
| April 9 | Dinner / Theatre event – Salvage Shop at the Studio Theatre. Dinner at 5:30pm at the Stone Cellar, menu to include Rack of Lamb, AAA Filet, Chicken Torpedo and Fresh Fish. The play starts at 8pm and tickets are $18. (Details) |
| May 12 | Spring Fling 2015 - Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville – sponsored by the Probus Club of North Grenville – tickets $38 and registration by April 3rd - details |
| May 27 | Our annual trip to the Thousand Island Playhouse, 185 South Street in Gananoque (map) to see “CLOSER THAN EVER” is an award-winning “how-to” manual for the middle aged – told entirely through song! Tickets are $28 each. Mary has made reservations for the 22 confirmed participants for lunch at 12:00 noon at Musky Jake’s in the Gananoque Inn, 550 Stone Street South, followed by the Matinee performance at 2:30pm. |
| June 3 | Closing lunch at the Legion after the meeting. Choice of Lasagna & Caesar salad or Wraps and veggies- $10 each. Closing Probus luncheon at the Perth Legion after the meeting. Choice of Wraps and Sandwiches or Lasagna and Caesar Salad. Both include dessert/tea/coffee for $10 (no tax or gratuity). Please cobtact Mary by May 28th. |
| September 29 | Our Fall trip started out by going to Lavender Ridge Winery and Vineyards which is located along the picturesque highway 148 in Luskville and situated along the ridge between the Ottawa River and the Gatineau hills. We lunched at Norway Bay Golf Course and then enjoyed apple desserts as we visited Coronation Hall Cider Mills. The last stop was at Log’s End where owner Gordie Black shareed with us how he gets the rare river-reclaimed wood that make exquisite flooring. Check out all of these places on their websites. We travelled back to Ontario on the new Quyon Ferry. The Echo Tour bus holds 55 people. The price for this event including transportation, admission and lunch was $50 / person (desserts and wine tastings extra), with payment payable to Probus Perth made at the June meeting if possible, as a deposit has to be made on the trip. This trip was sold out. |
| November 19 | Dinner & Theatre event - dinner at 5:30 at The Stone Cellar followed at 8:00pm by a play at the Studio Theatre. The play was “Dinner with Friends” ~ A Pulitzer prize-winning comedy drama about marriage, divorce, and the perils of middle age, directed by Jeremy Dutton. Theatre tickets $17 each. Dinner was a choice of 4 entrees ~ Lamb ($28), Steak ($28), Chicken ($22.75), or Fish ($26). More details. |
| December 4 | Christmas Dinner/ Dance. Lion’s Club Hall Perth, catered by the Lionesses. Social time started at 6pm, followed by dinner, prizes, gifts and dancing. Music was by "Touch of Class" which is described as 'A self-contained tribute to the 50/60/70's featuring multi-instrumentalist Simon Clark, ex-"Freddie and the Dreamers"'. This was a repeat performance by popular request. |
| 2016 | |
| January 6 | Lunch at the Legion after the meeting to start 2016 off right. Lunch of Lasagna and Caesar salad OR Wraps and veggies, dessert tea & coffee at a cost of $10 per person. |
| January 24 | Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance Perth Legion. |
| March 31 | Dinner / Theatre event – Dinner at Maximillian’s, 99 Gore St. E, Perth, at 5:30pm, followed by “Self Help” at the Studio Theatre at 8:00pm. Self Help is described as a “sensational rollicking farce” by Norm Foster and directed by David Parry. Theatre tickets were $17 each. |
| April 22 | A tour of the Perth Campus of Algonquin College starting at 10.00 am in the College front foyer. |
| May 25 | Our popular annual trip to the 1000 Island Playhouse in Gananoque, this year to see “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”. Tickets were $28 each payable in advance. Lunch at the Riva Italian Restaurant, 45 King Street West Gananoque, at 12 noon. Map. |
| June 1 | A celebration of our 20th Anniversary at the special meeting and luncheon held at 10:30 a.m. in the Timber Run Golf Course club house. Dr.Sandra Taylor spoke about “Medical Ethics”, the Rideau Melodears entertained and there was a great buffet lunch. Tickets were $25 each for lunch and coffee during the meeting. A round of golf in the afternoon could be played by those interested (9 holes/cart - $20; 18 holes/cart -$39). Thanks to the Anniversary Committee for all of their work on this event. |
| September 30 | Bus trip to see Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence (3 km east of Long Sault ~ map) Bus: Perth pick up at 7:45 a.m. at The Factory parking lot on Christie Lake Road - Park at front of the lot; Smiths Falls pick up at 8:20 a.m. at The Food Basic end of the mall. The trip includes a guided tour and a visit to the Lost Village outdoor Museum, lunch at McIntosh Inn ( one of the best in the area) then the new Brockville Aquatarium. Price is. $95.00, taxes and gratuities included. There was a coffee stop on the way with juice and a snack at the museum. The price is based on 40 passengers, with a maximum of 54. |
| November 4 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ Mary made a reservation for Probus Members to attend the 7:30 presentation of “Death and Taxes”, the Musical by David Jacklin, at the Mason Auditorium (P&DCI), 13 Victoria Street Perth, following dinner at East Meets West Restaurant, 40 Foster Street. Theatre Tickets were $18 each and were given out at the November 2nd meeting. Dinner was at 5:00 PM. There was a choice of 5 entrees. |
| December 2 | This year's Christmas Dinner/ Dance was held at the Lion’s Club Hall, Perth. A roast beef dinner that included a salad course as well as homemade pies for dessert, catered by the Lionesses. Social time with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails started at 6 pm, followed by dinner, gifts and dancing. Music was again by "Touch of Class" which is described as 'A selfcontained tribute to the 50/60/70's featuring multiinstrumentalist Simon Clark, ex-"Freddie and the Dreamers'. 90 people attended the event and plans are being made to hold our 2017 Christmas party at the same location with the same great music. |
| 2017 | |
| January 4 | Lunch at the Legion after the meeting to start the new year off. Lunch of Lasagna and Caesar Salad OR Wraps with veggies, dessert tea & coffee, all at a cost of $10 per person. |
| January 21 | Robbie Burns Dinner & Dance Perth Legion. |
| March 30 | Dinner/Theatre at Studio Theatre- “Wrong For Each Other” by Norm Foster. Dinner at Maximillians at 5:00 PM followed by the theatre at 7:30. |
| April 27 | Tour of Top Shelf Distillers - 14 Warren Cres. Perth (Industrial Park- Rogers Rd. down past the Firehall). This tour, started at 1:30pm, with information and free tasting. |
| May 9 | Probus Club of Western Ottawa's Spring Fling in Kempville ~ see http://www.probuswesternottawa.ca/springfling/ for further details |
| May 31 | Our popular annual trip to the 1000 Island Playhouse in Gananoque, this year to see – “BOOM” – the explosive story of a generation shaped by the Baby Boom generation from 1945-1969, at the 1000 Island Playhouse”, 185 South Street in Gananoque. Lunch at the Old English Pub, 124 King St. East, Ganonoque, at 12 pm. Theatre tickets distributed then. Map “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline”. Tickets were $28 each payable in advance. Lunch at the Riva Italian Restaurant, 45 King Street West Gananoque, at 12 noon. Map. |
| June 7 | Lunch at the Legion following the Probus meeting. The cost was $10, with a choice of lasagna and Caesar salad or wraps and veggies, dessert and tea/coffee. |
| September 30 | Fall Trip to Oktoberfest in Ladysmith, Quebec – Transportation and Admission- $50 each. Bus left The Factory Parking Lot on Sunset Blvd at 7:30 AM and returned at approximately 8:00 PM. |
| November 2 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ Take a trip down memory lane with the Marvellous Wonderettes at Studio Theatre. This was a fundraiser for YAK. Tickets $30. Dinner at Michael’s Table at 5 pm Thursday, Nov. 2. Showtime 7:30 pm at Studio Theatre. |
| December 14 | The Christmas Dinner/Dance was held at the Lions Hall starting at 5:30 pm. Featured glazed ham dinner and the return of “Touch of Class” (Simon Clark, ex-“Freddie and the Dreamers”). This was a repeat performance by popular request. Cost $36/person. Featuring a “Farewell to Canada’s 150th” gift exchange at this event. Participants were invited to use their imagination in exchanging a gift that is made in Canada or would be considered Canadian memorabilia. It’s the thought not the price that counts!!! |
| 2018 | |
| January 3 | The Legion Ladies prepared a special lunch after the January meeting. Tickets purchased at the December meeting, to confirm the numbers attending. Cost: $10 (lasagna with Caesar salad or wraps with vegetables, dessert, coffee and tea). |
| January 20 | Robbie Burns Dinner/Dance: The Legion hosted this event once again at a cost of $30 per person. |
| March 16 | Dinner/Movie Night: Dinner at 5 at the Stone Cellar followed by the movie “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Studio Theatre at 7:30. Movie Tickets are $10 at the door. |
| April 10 | Visit to the OMYA pits at Tatlock and the plany at Glen Tay. We car pooled to Lanark and parked in the Lanark Landing Parking Lot. The bus left the Lanark Landing Restaurant parking lot in Lanark Village at 10 am. Lunch at the Lanark Landing Restaurant on our return. For those interested there was an afternoon visit to the OMYA plant on Highway 7. Cost for the bus is $5/person, payable on sign up. |
| May 24 | Dinner/Theatre Event:Dinner at 5 pm at Michael’s Table, followed by the musical “Sister Act” at the Studio Theatre at 7:30 Tickets $20 each for the musical. |
| June 6 | Probus Meeting: at Timber Run, 154 Caldwell Road, Lanark, ON. Starting at 9:30am for coffee/socializing, meeting at 10. Lunch (optional) at Timber Run is $16 (taxes included). Choice of Chicken Caesar Wrap or Roast Beef Cheddar Melt, pasta and green salads, coffee/tea and dessert. Lunch and wine tasting must be pre-ordered. Opportunity for wine tasting (3 reds and 2 whites): $7.50 payable at Timber Run. |
| June 27 | The annual trip to the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Ganaonque to see the “Buddy Holly Story”, with lunch before the show at the “Wheel and Anchor”, 600 King St. E., Ganonoque. Tickets for the play $30.00 each. |
| September 14 | The fall trip was to the Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street in Gatineau (formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization) and MosaïCanada Horticultural Exhibit (at Jacques Cartier Park). The cost for the bus and museum fee was $45. Admission to the MosaïCanada Gardens (across from the Museum) was $20 (optional). A group rate ($17) was available for 15 or more. Lunch was a personal choice: in the Museum at the Panorama Café, the Bistro Boréal or the Café Express, or at other restaurants in the area. |
| November 15 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ dinner at 5 at Maximilians and the Studio Theatre presentation “The Marvellous Wonderettes DREAM ON”. Theater tickets cost $20. |
| December 14 | Christmas party at the Civitan Hall with music by Smith and Smith. Appetizers at 5:30 and turkey dinner at 6:45. Those who did not elect to reserve a table for 8 had the opportunity to meet other members as the Social Committee finalized the seating. Tickets $37.50 each or $75/couple. Once again we had a variety of gifts provided by Club members. |
| 2019 | |
| January 9 | Lunch right after the January meeting provided by the Legion Ladies. Lasagne or wraps, dessert, tea or coffee: $10. |
| January 26 | Robbie Burns Dinner/Dance at the Perth Legion. Tickets $30/person. |
| February 2 | Hockey Game in partnership with the Retired Teachers of Ontario for an evening hockey game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings at 7pm. Tickets are $35 each including Big Mac, Fries & Drink coupon. Bus costs $10 per person (you do not need to take the bus). |
| February 21 | Dinner / Theatre Event ~ Invitation to join for dinner at Maximilian’s at 5 p.m. Tickets for the comedy “Alone Together Again" at the Studio Theatre cost just $18 under our group rate for this hilarious Broadway comedy which started at 7 p.m. |
| April 5 | “Get Your Maple Kick” at Fortune’s and Temple’s: Carpooling to Temples Sugar Bush,
1700 Ferguson Falls Rd (Ct Rd 15) for a walk about in Temples beautiful bush
and log venue, with lunch at 11am in the beautiful restaurant. Meeting at Fortune Farms Maple Sugar Bush,
2442 Wolf Grove Rd., where there was a guided tour showing the art and
science of making maple syrup from pioneer days to the modern technique.
Maple Products were available at both locations. Read: A Maples Tale by Ray Fortune. Map for this activity. |
| May 15 | Spring Fling and District meeting in North Grenville. All of the information for this event is contained in the following note: |
| June 5 | Probus Meeting and Lunch at the Cove Country Inn in Westport, followed by Afternoon Wine Tour Signup at the April and May meetings ~ $30 for lunch. |
| July 4 | Dinner/Theatre Event ~ Dinner at the Stone Cellar, at 5:00pm ~ choice when signing up from the attached menu; followed by “The Ladies Foursome” by Norm Foster at the Studio Theatre. Theatre tickets are at the group rate of $18. NOTE: change in date ~ originally planned for May 30th. |
| September 11 | Ring of Fire at the 1000 Island Playhouse in Gananoque ~ A Musical Celebration of The Man in Black ~ Johny Cash. We went to the Matinee performance, with lunch at Muskie Jake's in the Ganonoque Inn at 11:30 prior to the theatre at 2:00. Please make a reservation so we can let the restaurant know the numbers. |
| October 28 | Prince Edward County Wine Tour! This full day outing included bus transportation to PEC, four estate visits (with two tours) and lunch at the Drake Devonshire Inn
in Wellington .
The coach departed Food Basics in Smiths Falls at 7:00 am and picked up at the Factory on Sunset Blvd. in Perth at 7.20am. This gave us a full day of activity with travel time to relax and enjoy the scenery, with our return at approximately 7 p.m. First stop in the County was at Lake of the Mountain, overlooking the Glenora Ferry, to stretch our legs and take photos. We visited several producers in the course of our tour, including: |
| November 14 | Dinner/Theatre event including dinner at Michael's Table 110 Gore St E, followed by Perth Community Choir's fall production of 'Shrek' at the Mason Theatre at PDCI, 13 Victoria Street. Tickets $22. |
| December 13 | Probus Christmas Party at the Civitan Hall (appetizers at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:45 pm). Paul Anthony / Warren provided the musical entertainment, filling in for Simon Clark. Cost $37.50 each or $75 a couple. |
| 2020 | |
| January 8 | Lunch after the January meeting provided by the Legion Ladies. Lasagne or wraps, dessert, tea or coffee: $10. At this lunch we recognised the latest members of our "Over 90's club". Following lunch, we joined friends across the road at the Weatherhead Brewery at 1:30 p.m. for a social tasting. |
| January 18 | Hockey game at the Canadian Tire Centre in partnership with the Retired Teachers of Ontario for a late afternoon hockey game between the Ottawa Senators and the Calgary Flames at 4pm. Tickets $40 each including Big Mac, Fries & Drink coupon. Bus costs $10 per person (you do not need to take the bus). Tickets available at the December meeting only. |
| January 25 | Robbie Burns Dinner/Dance at the Perth Legion. Drinks at 6, programme at 6.45, dinner at 7. Tickets $30/person. |
| February 12 | Tour of Lanark Lifestyles retirement community, at 240 Gore Street East. |
| February 27 | Dinner Theatre Event. Dinner at Fiddleheads, 53 Herriott St, at 5pm, followed by Studio Theatre’s presentation of "Marion Bridge". Tickets $17 each. |
| There was a pause in activities because of Covid. | |
| September 8 | Lunch at Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery
(Website and address: 82 Bedford St., Westport, ON K0G 1X0) Enjoy a pizza and salad lunch. Wine available by the glass or craft beer as well. There was a good selection of seating under an open tent or an umbrella for small groupings and a total of 36 participants! |
| September 23 | Mapleview Golf Club ~ 2856 Scotchline Road, Perth K7H 3C5 Thanks go to Clive Addy for organising this event, which was open to a total of 16 ladies and gentleman from Probus Perth. Clive and Gardie Church took the first tee-off at 10 a.m. Tee-offs at 10 minute intervals for 4 groups of 4. A “Captain” from each group of 4 was asked to respond as the contact, providing their contact information and the names of their golfers. |
| September 24 | Patio Dinner ~ Dine out with fellow Probians at Michael’s Table or Maximilian’s at 5:30 p.m. Participants were asked to select their preferred choice of restaurant and the organizers tried to accommodate as many as possible on these two respective patios, with a total capacity of approximately 20 couples. People were placed at tables of 2 unless informed otherwise, as organizers were working on a household or bubble seating basis. Masks were requested to be worn when not seated at the table. |
| October 15 | Probian Amble and Lunch ~ The Social Events Team is excited to offer another 2020 fall event. On Thursday, October 15th, you are invited to participate in an easy fall amble. This circuit starts at the Crystal Palace at 10:45 a.m., heads over to Last Duel Park, along the Tay River and through beautiful fall colours as we make our way over to Michael’s Table Patio in time for lunch. The walk is about an hour in length. It can be done on its own or in combination with the lunch. Lunch will be served on the patio at Michael’s Table at 12 noon. A maximum seating of 18 is available. Seating will be at tables of 2, consistent with our COVID distancing guidelines. |
| 2021 | |
| March 17 | At Home with Turpin's Trail at 7pm. This was a virtual event. |
| July 22 | Great Canadian Rail Adventure webinar hosted by Via Rail and Travac Tours on our Great Canadian Rail Adventure. |
| August 18 |
Probus Perth Picnic In The Park Probians were invited to an opportunity to socialise at Stewart Park near the river, to the right side of the path on August 18th at 11.00am. Participants brought chairs, sun protection and a lunch! It was catch up time! |
| September 10 | On the Patio at The Cove ~ The Perth Probus Social Committee was pleased to host our first fall luncheon at the Cove on September 10th, with Covid protocols in place. The Cove is located at 2 Bedford St, Westport. . |
| September 29 | On the Rooftop at The Lockmaster’s Taphouse Lunch was booked for 11:30am at the Lockmaster's Taphouse, located at 32 Beckwith Street South in Smiths Falls. Covid protocols were in place. |
| October 12 |
O'Reillly's Patio. All interested members joined
Mary and Gail for lunch on O'Reilly's patio right here in Perth at 11:30 am
on Tuesday, October 12th for our final lunch of the fall. (Covid
protocols were in place.) |
| December 10 | Christmas Dinner at Maximilian’s at 6:00 pm. In the front, well ventilated room. Wear a mask, have proof of vaccination. Draws for prizes. T'was a delicious dinner with the sound of happy conversations and laugher amongst Probians! |
| 2022 | |
| January 18-24 | Thousand Island Playhouse -2021 Season. View from home all four productions from Thousand Island Playhouse 2021 Season for one week only, in return for a charitable donation. Click here for details and to sign up to watch. |
| April 28 | An Evening of Dinner and Theater in Smiths Falls. Dinner at the Vault and Norm Foster's play "Halfway There" at the Station Theatre |
| May 16 | Probian Luncheon at Gather. Meeting at Gather, 40 Gore Street East, Perth at 11:15am |
| May 26 | An Evening of Dinner and Theatre in Perth! Dinner at Michael’s Table, 110 Gore Street East, Perth at 5 p.m. The play, “This Year, Next Year” by Norah Harding is presented by Studio Theatre, 63 Gore Street East. Curtain time 7:30 p.m. Tickets $19. Purchased at Tickets Please! |
| June 14 | Lunch on the patio at “The Lockmaster’s Taphouse & Patio” overlooking the falls. 32 Beckwith St S, Smiths Falls. |
| June 29 | Lunch and Theatre in Gananoque. Lunch at Muskie Jake’s at 11:30am - 550 Stone Street South, in the Gananoque Inn and Theatre. “The Perfect Wedding” by Robin Hawdon at the Thousand Island Playhouse at 2:00pm. 50 tickets have been reserved at $37 - 6 are handicapped. |
| July 6 | Lunch in Stewart Park at 11:30am. Participants were asked to bring their own lunch and lawn chair. Located beside the Tay River, across from the Crain Homestead, behind the Erwin Mall. |
| August 5 | Winery & Vineyard Lunch at Scheuermann at 11:30am Reservations made for 30 people. |
| September 15 | Dinner Theatre Event ~ Dinner at Fiddleheads, 53 Herriott St, Perth at 5:00pm. Reservations for a maximum of 20 people were made. The play was "Art" at the Studio Theatre 63 Gore St E, Perth at 7:30pm. |
| September 28 | Wheelers' Pancake House and Museum at 11:45. Lunch at Wheelers' Pancake House, 1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners. |
| December 9 | Probus Club Christmas Party ~ This year's Christmas Party, including dining, live music and dancing was held at the The Stone Cellar Loft, 71 Gore St. E., Perth on Friday, December 9th at 6 p.m. The evening started with drinks from our own bar upstairs followed by dinner, fun prizes (including a Gift Certificate from Stone Cellar), and music. The party ended at approximately 10 p.m. Lindsay Mason, owner of The Stone Cellar, put a lot of thought into creating a meal that should please everyone. Menu. |
