Join Probus Club of Sidney, BC, where retired and semi-retired individuals connect through monthly meetings, events, and diverse interest groups. Enjoy fellowship and expand your interests with like-minded members in a welcoming, non-profit community. Experience the vibrant spirit of Probus and make lasting friendships today.
Join Our Community of Friends
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!
May 12 (Theatre): Meeting the Wildfire Challenge: The Promise of Ecological and Socio-economic Resiliency
Fire is an essential ingredient for healthy forests. Extensive community and economic infrastructure on the same landscape has required human-induced fire suppression which not only disrupts nature’s ecology but promotes the potential for catastrophic fires as we build more infrastructure on the landscape and climate change drives drier and hotter summers.
Suppression, as a principal strategy for wildfire management, begs rethinking.
This presentation explores new ideas and approaches in the name of “resilience” that are being actively explored by researchers, policymakers and firefighters to address ever-increasing wildfire catastrophes. “Resilience” is a concept founded in an understanding that fire is both a constructive and destruct
Read more about the speakers here
New Members Welcome
Are you looking for an opportunity to make new friends, expand or deepen your range of interests, or simply to enjoy the company of others? Membership is available for either individuals or couples! There are over 4,000 Probus clubs worldwide, 250 clubs in Canada and over 48 in BC.
We feature selected speakers to present a range of topics at the monthly meetings. Various activities are also available, such as barbecues, theatre visits, wine club, current events and dining out.
Embrace new friendships and shared passions!
We now have 157 members. Please welcome the following new members: Heather Clay: Doug Storey: Lee Storey
Our Services
Events and Activities
VISIT to the SIDNEY FIRE HALL
A Presentation on Emergency Preparedness and a Tour of the Facility
Community Safety Building, 2245 Oakville Avenue
TUESDAY, MAY 19 10:00 – 12.00pm
Register by Monday, May 11
with Marnie Dennis (marniedennis@shaw.ca)
**SAVE THE DATES**
Your Events Committee has organized the following
activities all of which will require registration so
watch for the promotional flyers arriving in your
email over the next few months.
May 19 – Tour of Sidney Firehall and Emergency
Preparedness Presentation
June 16 – Tour of Ross Bay Cemetery in Victoria
July 15 – Tour of Hartland Landfill (recycle depot,
active face, gas plant and leachate) followed by a
classroom presentation
August 13 – Luncheon at Church and State Winery
BC Legislature Dining Room and BC Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibit
On Tuesday, March 24, eighteen Probus members enjoyed an opportunity to meet with other members and to have lunch in the BC Legislative Dining Room in Victoria. The Dining Room is open to the public year round and offers a large menu at reasonable prices. Following lunch members made their way over to the BC Museum to take in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit. As always the pictures were amazing and chosen as the best out of over 60,000 entries from around the world.
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.
Currently we have 154 members. The new members this month are:
Diane MacKay
David MacDonald
John Schipper
Char De Reus
Please note the blue dot on their badge and welcome them to our club.
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?
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.
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