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At Probus Club of Sidney, we connect retired individuals through engaging speakers, events and interest groups. Join us to explore new interests and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people. Become a member today and enrich your social life!
September 8: Tricia Sexton-Earl, CEO of Beacon Community Services.
October 13: Chris Kilford: Canada and the Changing World Order
Read more about the speakers here
NOMINATIONS
Your nominating committee has been working over the past couple of months and have generated a slate of candidates for various positions. It does take a reasonable sized team to keep the organization running well. 5 positions are electable. These are: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chair. We do have a slate of nominees for these positions with the exception of Treasurer as our present Treasurer, Bob Witzel, is taking a well-earned leave from the position.
All positions are open to further nominations until September 22. Please contact either Bob Phillips or Ken Marsh if you wish to submit a nomination (with the nominee's consent, of course.)
We are particularly seeking to fill the position of Treasurer--an absolute requirement for our club. You do not need to be an accountant or bookkeeper to fill this position, but some comfort with computer record keeping would be helpful. The club uses Money Minder software and our present Treasurer, Bob Witzel, will help the new Treasurer become accustomed to its use.
Please contact Ken Marsh or Bob Phillips if you are willing to consider this position.
Membership
We currently have a membership of 152 people.
Please welcome new member- Vicki Radons.
Our Services
Events and Activities
This is advance notice that this year the PROBUS Christmas dinner will be at the Mary Winspear Centre on December 9th. Members and guests are requested to
arrive for drinks and chat at 5:30 pm before dinner at 6:30 pm. The cost will be $75 per person. Please note the date in your diary.
Photo of the Month
This is a Pileated Woodpecker that was attacking one of our trees. The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America, measuring 16 to 19 inches long with a wingspan of close to 30 inches. Their favourite meal is carpenter ants. Could have used one around the clubhouse recently.
Photo by Ken Heuchert
July 14 Speaker
Shaped on the Shoreline: How the Salish Sea has influenced the cultural and economic history of Sidney and North Saanich.
Sidney, famously known as Sidney by the Sea, could equally be called Sidney of the Sea. The Salish Sea has had a profound and enduring influence on the town’s founding, economy, and cultural identity. Sidney Museum Director Michael Goodchild will explore this influence. Particulars of the presentation will touch upon the Sea’s ecology, the timeless maritime culture of the WSANEC peoples of the region, early industrial maritime trade and transportation, and Sidney’s subsequent development with attention to enterprises tied to the Sea.
Presenter: Michael Goodchild, Executive Director, Sidney Museum and Archives.
Michael Goodchild has served as the executive director role since June 2022. Under his leadership, numerous major projects and initiatives have been launched, including updating the Museum's collections database, planning and implementing a variety of traveling exhibitions, and renovating the Museum's permanent galleries.
Interest Groups
Become part of our interest groups that explore various hobbies and activities, allowing you to pursue your passions with like-minded individuals. Whether it's movies, current events, or wine tasting, engage in enriching experiences.
Community Support
As a self-funded and non-political club, we focus on supporting one another and the local community, enhancing the quality of life for our members. Join us in making a positive impact together.
PROBUS GLOBAL
YouTube Channel
Have you watched recordings of PROBUS Global Zoom meetings and club videos from Canada, Ireland, and Australia on the PROBUS Global YouTube Channel lately?
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