Barrie-Kempenfelt Probus Club atrL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 2014 – 2015 President: Sandra Forrest 7920296 b November, 2014 GREETERS October’s attendance was 98 members, plus 4 guests. October: Greeters were Hugh and Connie Merriam. Vice-President: Robert Newby 241-2004 Past President: Darlene Beckley 722-8409 Secretary: Sharon Brown 7350952 Treasurer: Wayne Beckley (C) 722-8409 November’s meeting is Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive, Barrie. (Ferndale Banquet Hall) Amy Harwood 722-3100 (n) November: Greeters will be Eliene Ayerst and Cathy Kemp. Start time at 10 a.m. Membership: John Kooy (C) : 792-0770 Peter Harwood 722-3100 (n) Sunshine: Robert Newby 2412004 Newsletter: Wayne Spearin 7223564 (C) Brian Spearin 722-3564 (n) Speakers: Jane Kooy (C) 7920770 G Evelyn Dewar (n) 797-0849 Social: Gayle George (C) 737up 3748 Karen Button (n) 722-7943 Patricia Smith (n) 726-8954 (C) = Chair (n) nonvoting You can find a copy of this newsletter posted on the Probus Canada website each month: www.probus.org/14barkmpnw.pdf Coffee/Tea Regular Price = $1 for every cup If you are a new member or are not on the free coffee list, please see Brian or Wayne to get on it. Free on your birthday or anniversary. Sunshine Cards If you know of any members who are sick or in the hospital, remember to let Robert Newby (241-2004) know. Famous Peoples Players Trip Here are some memories of this trip: MM Fo mo . New Member Shirley Corbett New Members Receive Pins John and Edna Lister SPEAKER November: Major John Fisher – Deputy Commanding Officer, The Grey and Simcoe Foresters. Our Annual Christmas Luncheon December 18, 2014 Don’t forget to get your tickets for our Annual Christmas Luncheon. Details can be found below on the Social Committee page. October’s Speaker – Dr. Larry Black on Ukraine and Russia Dr. Larry Black shared his extensive background on the history of this region and how it has influenced the recent events we have watched in the news. His knowledge and personal reflections gave all of us things to think about how we react to events in this part of the world. Thanks for sharing your experience and personal knowledge with our club!!! 2015 We are working on several exciting speakers for next year. Words from the Membership Chair … The sign-up sheets for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will be again available at the coffee break of the November meeting. A SIG is a group ofspeople who get together outside of the monthly meeting to pursue a shared interest such as card playing, going out for lunch or dinner or whatever. Each group manages its own affairs; the Club only facilitates the formation of the SIGs and will, on request, publish SIG items in the newsletter. It is expected that SIGs will increase socializing between club members and develop new friendships. Please see me if you have any questions or comments. November’s Happy Birthdays Mary Dusome Betty Hart Connie Gillespie Greg Tomlinson Doug Rose Ann Wilson Joan Mathieu John Kooy, Membership Chair phone: 705-792-0770 email: [email protected] November’s Anniversaries (Sample) Remember to wear your name tag!!! BOOK EXCHANGE If you have any books that you would like to share with other members of our club bring them to our next meeting and place them on the appropriate tables for others to view. At the end of the meeting make sure that you remove any of your remaining books. ENJOY!!! John & Pat Gilbert Peter & Amy Harwood Rex & Peggy Toynton SOCIAL Our Annual Christmas Luncheon December 18, 2014 Mark this event on your calendar and plan to attend our annual Christmas Luncheon at the Ferndale Banquet Hall on Thursday, December 18th at 11 a.m. Doors do not open until 11 a.m. Tickets will be sold at the November meeting only. Members $20.00 and Non-Members $25.00. If paying by cash, please have the exact amount. Cheques also accepted. Menu Cheese / Veggie Tray Turkey – Stuffing, Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, Potatoes, Turnip and Vegetable Medley, Salads. Dessert – Cakes, Pies, Squares, & Sticky Pudding. Coffee / Tea. A list of possible tours we are considering for next year are: * a train tour * a Niagara wine tour * a 30,000 island boat tour/ Severn River boat tour * a trip to Toronto Zoo * a trip to Meaford Scarecrow Invasion * Niagara-On-The-Lake Shaw Festival * a 6 day 5 night trip to Chicago If you would like to go on the Chicago trip May 27 to June 1, 2015 or if you need a roommate to share costs please contact Karen Button at [email protected] Refund Reminder All trips are advertised as "no refund". If anyone is unable to go on a trip, their ticket may be sold to people on the "wait list" (if there are any). Information regarding the "wait list” may be obtained from the Social Committee. Spiced Pumpkin Butter Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a handful of other ingredients, this creamy all-purpose spread is delicious on pancakes, muffins, and toasted bread. Ingredients:  4 cups Pumpkin Puree or two 15-oz. cans pumpkin  1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup 1/2 cup apple juice     2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground ginger  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  1/4 teaspoon salt  Chopped hazelnuts (optional) Pumpkin Puree  2 1/2 pounds pie pumpkins  Directions: 1. In 5-quart Dutch oven combine all ingredients except nuts. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, 25 minutes or until thick. (If mixture spatters, reduce heat to medium-low). Remove from heat; cool. 2. Ladle into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Cover; store in refrigerator up to 1 week or freezer up to 6 months. 3. To serve, top with chopped nuts. nutrition information Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 35, Fat, total (g) 0, chol. (mg) 0, sat. fat (g) 0, carb. (g) 9, fiber (g) 0, pro. (g) 0, sodium (mg) 17, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet We Will Never Forget!!! 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