Probus Women’s Club of Burlington
The 1st Women’s Probus Club in North America
December 2014 Newsletter
Burlington Mall P.O. Box 62092
Burlington, Ontario
L7R 4K2
President's Message
December: A Month of Celebrations
Canada is a country of people from many places in the world who have
contributed their knowledge and skills toward building a strong nation. Many
faiths and cultures celebrate during the month of December.....Christmas,
Hanukah, Diwali, Kwanzaa.....while different traditions can enrich our
understandings of our diverse world, there are commonalities among these
celebrations. There is an emphasis on getting together with family and
friends, exchange of gifts, holiday feasts, lighting candles to symbolize at the beginning of
winter the triumph of light over darkness. While there is obviously much diversity in the world,
there is much that binds us together.
I'm sure each of you has family traditions to be followed each year.....or as we grow older,
perhaps modified. December always seems like a busy month:
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baking Christmas cookies as my mother did (although I do ask myself if I really need to
do this or at least as many as she used to do);
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deciding whether to put up the Christmas tree or not.....and usually deciding it's still a
good thing to do; maybe doing the decorating of the tree while listening to Stuart
McLean's annual Christmas show on the Vinyl Cafe;
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sending Christmas cards to friends, especially those you don't see often and yet you
don't want to lose touch with;
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planning Christmas dinner and wondering who in the family will host this year and
hoping your sister will volunteer!
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buying gifts and hoping that you will have selected the perfect gift for each person on
your list;
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finding time to visit with everyone over the holidays.
And on it goes......this is a very special time of year and, on behalf of the Management Team, I
extend our good wishes to each of you for a happy, healthy Christmas season.
We hope to see you at our Christmas Lunch at Tyandaga Golf Club on Monday December 15.
Pat Crawford
"Every Community in Canada needs a Probus Club
Our Strength is Fellowship, Our Success is Participation"
Management Team 2014-15 – Please see your Membership List for contact information.
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Newsletter
Speakers
Book Fair
Pat Crawford
Bev Patterson
Jane Davies
Ethel Karcz
Sheila Gore
Betty Hughes
Lorraine MacMaster
Jane Davies
Fran Ridpath
Special Events
Membership
Hospitality
Archives
Friendship
Telephone
Photographer
50/50 Draw
Auditor
Louise Smith
Ann Stubbs/Liz Walker
Joanna Mauro/Jacqueline Thompson
Joyce Brown
Diane Upsdell
Norma Brown
Tania Puppa
Norma Reed/Ev Davidsen
Lynn Wiegand
Hi Lites of November 17th General Meeting
Sue Williams introduced John Gauvreau, a long time space science educator. John took us on a
"Tour of the Universe", giving us a fascinating look and insight into all the planets. John shared his
extensive knowledge and showed us photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope and others
taken with his own camera and tripod. It was an extremely interesting and enjoyable presentation.
Business Meeting
Financial - Ethel Karcz presented overall October figures as follows:
Opening Balance - $10,761.10, Income - $ 282.00, Expenses - $1556.70, and a Closing Balance
of $ 9486.40 (includes approximately $2500.00 set aside for the 25th anniversary).
Membership - There were 105 in attendance, including 4 guests. Further membership details are
noted in the Membership report on page 4.
- 50/50 Draw - Five prizes of $10.00 were won.
Special Interest Groups - Pat gave a brief overview of the Special Interest Groups and new
member Judy Philp presented information about "A Painting Event", a new art group scheduled to
start in January.
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25th Anniversary: A Call for Help!
The 25th Anniversary Committee has been meeting to plan for next year's event. and as you
know, the symbol for a 25th anniversary is silver. We are looking for small silver balls to be part
of our table decorations. If you have been reviewing your Christmas decorations and wondering
what to do with things you no longer use or need and some of those decorations include silver
balls, we would be very happy if you would consider donating them to us. Please don't hesitate to
give us a call, either now or in the new year.
Jane Davies and Carol Martin
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Next Meeting - Monday, December 15th, 2014
Christmas Luncheon
Tyandaga Golf Club
1265 Tyandaga Park Drive
$38.00 Choice of Turkey Dinner or Strip Loin
Registration & Social Hour: 11:15
Lunch: 12:00
If you have special dietary requests, please contact Tony at 905 563-3055
Deadline for purchasing tickets is Monday, December 8th
Please contact Bev Patterson 905 632-5263
Special Interest Groups - Most current members of these groups are aware of meeting
dates and locations but if you are looking for information, please contact the Group
Convener.
Book Club #1
Book Club #2
Book Club #3
Book Club #4
Book Fair
Once a Month
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Stitch & Chat
Golf
Walking Group
Movie Night
Pat Windeler
Joyce Brown
Marjorie Cass
Sue Williams
Fran Ridpath
Joyce Brown
Joyce Garner
Norma Brown
[email protected]
905-332-0309
[email protected] 905-637-9324
See membership list for info.
905-332-7443
905-632-4983
[email protected] 905-637-9324
905-637-6185
[email protected]
905-632-3960
Lynne McCutcheon [email protected]
905-632-5148
Nancy Fedorovitch [email protected]
905-320-5060
Bev Patterson
[email protected]
905-632-5263
Book Fair - There will not be a book table at the Christmas Luncheon but books will be
available again for purchase at the bargain price of $1.00 at the January meeting. Don't forget to
save your gently used soft cover books, in good condition (maximum of 3 books, no hard covers
please).
Fran Ridpath
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Parking Passes - Members who still wish to purchase a parking pass for 2015 are asked to
contact Jane Davies at 905-639-3572.
Membership - New members Rhea Jobin and Margaret Parker were
welcomed at the November 17 meeting. We now have 7 Honourary
members and 205 regular members.
Club President Pat Crawford hosted a coffee morning on Tuesday November 25 for new
members to meet committee members and each other. It was well attended and deemed a
great introduction to Probus Club.
Ann Stubbs
Friendship - Following the death of new member Eleanor Grant, a condolence card was
sent to the family and a memorial donation was made to Carpenter Hospice. A condolence
card was also sent and a memorial donation made following the recent death of Ellen Cook.
Betty Walkey is hospitalized due to a fall and a card was sent but Betty might enjoy visits
from friends in the near future.
(Members are reminded to please notify Diane Upsdell when they learn of a member's
illness or death of the member or a spouse.)
"A Painting Event", noted in the November newsletter, still has a few spaces open.
If you are interested in participating in this fun class on January 15th, please contact Judy
Philp for further details at 905 639-5353 or [email protected]
From the Editor For members with email I encourage you to request electronic delivery of your copy.
Contact Lorraine MacMaster, Editor, at [email protected] or by telephone at
905-333-3777.
Please note: If you haven't already done so, please be sure to add my email address to your
address book.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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