NEWSLETTER Vol. 16, No. 5
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Next Probus Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Muriel Soehner – Flag Wavers of
Waterloo Region
Introducer: Clare Beingessner
Thanker: Ron Gadbois
Who Am I?
Steve Finch
Member Events
The Bridge Group meets every Monday for lighthearted and friendly games and lunch. The focus
is on having fun. They meet at Terrace on the
Square for bridge and lunch, cost of $15. For
further details, call Gary Venton 519-886-4554.
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single is $1,995.
To reserve your place on this trip, see Gary, Jim
Arbuckle or Warren Stauch – a deposit of $250
per person is due by our June 23rd meeting.
Cheques only please. Details on pages 3 & 4
January 27th Meeting Notes
First Time Guests
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Don Heimpel
Dave Howey
Dave Whitfield
Carl Zehr
Induction of New Member
New member Dr. Dan Carruthers was introduced
by Enzo Carli and the charge was read by Brian
Rainville.
Special Events
The 50/50 winner was Ron Eydt.
Gary Angst reminds the members of the two
upcoming Stratford musical productions:
Presentation
Sound of Music
Carousel
Wed. May 6th at 2 pm
Thurs. Sept. 17th at 2 pm
Tickets are $70 each, with a $20 deposit per
ticket required when you book. Tickets will be
available for Sound of Music at our March
meeting and for Carousel at our May meeting.
Cheques for any outstanding balance will be due
at those dates.
Vermont /New Hampshire trip this fall:
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October 2nd to October 7th
5 nights' accommodation
several meals and local tours included
pre-trip reception
deluxe motor coach transportation
double occupancy is $1,460 per person
Speaker: Calvin Staples – Audiologist, Grand
River Hearing Centre
Calvin is a Clinical Audiologist, practicing in
Kitchener and is part of the audiology
program at Conestoga College.
It is important to understand that there is a direct
connection between hearing loss and ageing.
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Only 20% of people with hearing loss
actually get help.
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20% of these people end up returning
their hearing aids.
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Only 65% who get hearing aids, are
happy with them.
Management Committee: President Bill Spall 519-746-1445 1st VP Paul Enns 519-743-0554 2nd VP Paul Hartleib 519-893-3812
Secretary David Martin 519-208-0903
Treasurer John Dippell 519-885-2338
Past Pres Brian Rainville 519-747-1314
Archivist John H. Schneider 519- 489-2399
Communications Paul Pope 519-886-9606
Membership Enzo Carli 519-743-2038
Sgt at Arms John Pinnington 519-894-5046 and John Ryrie 519-576-1456
Special Events Gary Angst 519-620-2221
Health and Well-being Gradie Liddle 519-884-5000
Mail PO Box 22093, 50 Westmount Rd., N. Waterloo, N2L 6J7
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As you can see, a large number of people are not
getting the help they need. Why do we want to
hear – to connect and to relate to people and
particularly our families.
All learning systems are related to hearing, as the
ears don't shut off. Hearing is vital to allow us to
interact with others, understand people's needs
and wants, to hear and appreciate music, to
provide an alert system, and it is the primary
means of communication. Blindness separates
us from things, but deafness separates us from
people!
The impact of hearing loss is that we lose the
ability to listen passively, it is hard to function at
parties, it causes fatigue and frustration, and it
leads to isolation.
In Canada, hearing loss is the fastest growing
chronic condition. At age 60, 44% of people
have treatable hearing loss. This increases to
90% at age 90. 33% of Gen Y (born 1980 –
2000) have some hearing loss, mostly related to
loud music. If you compare hearing loss to other
conditions, moderate hearing loss is like chronic
pain, while severe hearing loss is like
pneumonia. Calvin strongly recommends that
we all get a baseline hearing test as early
indication is key.
The main signs of hearing loss are:
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asking people to repeat themselves
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turning up the TV
difficulty in noising situations
believing everyone else mumbles
difficulty communicating in a quiet room
Older adults who don't use hearing aids
sometimes suffer from sadness and depression,
anxiety, paranoia and loss of social activity. A
recent study showed a correlation between
auditory ageing and brain ageing, as we steal
from short-term memory in order to hear. Nine
out of ten dementia patients have hearing loss.
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And listening is not that simple even with good
hearing. We must not only hear, then listen, but
we must also comprehend and communicate.
Calvin's presentation was very well received and
provided some great information.
I hope you were all LISTENING!!!!!
Who Am I?
Herb Deruyter
Herb completed thirty years as a teacher when he
retired four years ago. He first taught math, but
retired as head of the science department at WCI.
He commented on having both outstanding kids
and colleagues during his teaching career.
He was born in the Netherlands and came top
Canada with his family at the age of seven. In
his native land he learned to skate on the frozen
canals in winter and ride a bike beside the dykes
in the summer. After arriving in Canada, his
family went into farming in the Peterborough
area. He became a Canadian citizen once he
learned that the Dutch had compulsory military
service for all citizens.
Herb travelled to Hudson Bay to complete his
studies and spent time doing consulting in the
western Arctic. While in the west, he told about
the American elm trees that he introduced to
Calgary, which can still be seen there today.
When he returned to Ontario and settled down,
his Dutch roots made him buy a house on a hill,
away from flooding. His retirement activities
include travel and spending time with his
grandson.
Management Committee: President Bill Spall 519-746-1445 1st VP Paul Enns 519-743-0554 2nd VP Paul Hartleib 519-893-3812
Secretary David Martin 519-208-0903
Treasurer John Dippell 519-885-2338
Past Pres Brian Rainville 519-747-1314
Archivist John H. Schneider 519- 489-2399
Communications Paul Pope 519-886-9606
Membership Enzo Carli 519-743-2038
Sgt at Arms John Pinnington 519-894-5046 and John Ryrie 519-576-1456
Special Events Gary Angst 519-620-2221
Health and Well-being Gradie Liddle 519-884-5000
Mail PO Box 22093, 50 Westmount Rd., N. Waterloo, N2L 6J7
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HAMPSHIRE
Day Fall Tour
Oct. 2 - 7, 2015
DAY 1: Stowe Vermont
Upon departing the Kitchener / Waterloo area, we
will be heading South-east to the charming village of
Stowe, Vermont for a 2 night stay at the scenic
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa. Located in the
Mountain Road Village, you'll enjoy the timeless
tradition of viewing Stowe during Fall Foliage!
Vermont is one of the few places in the world that
colors such as vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges
mix together to form a majestic, colorful blanket
across the vast Green Mountains. After an included
dinner, the remainder of the evening is free to enjoy
and explore the resort on your own. (D)
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After breakfast we venture off for another scenic
journey, as we make out way up the mountain to visit
Lucknow Estate, also known as the “Castle in the
Clouds”. The mansion, an architectural gem, sits atop
a
mountain in the Ossipee Range with an awesome
view
of White Mountain and Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy a
delicious lunch included in this magnificent
surrounding. Following lunch we head back to our
hotel to enjoy some free time or an optional shopping
spree at Settlers Green. (B, L)
Day 5: Albany, New York
After breakfast we say goodbye to New Hampshire
and make our way towards home. With stops along
the way, we spend the last night at the Holiday Inn in
Albany, New York. (B)
Day 2: Stowe Vermont
Day 6: Kitchener / Waterloo, Ontario
After breakfast we start the day with a visit to one of
the world's leading Granite Quarry, “Rock of Ages”. A
guided tour will help you understand the steps taken
to mine and refine this unique stone into amazing
products. After our tour we continue to the Hope
Cemetery for a tour of the many headstones
manufactured from the Granite Quarry. As we head
back to our resort, we make a stop at the Cold
Hollow Cider Mill, one of Vermont's famous tourist
attractions for some delicious treats. After some R &
R at the hotel, we head out this evening to celebrate
the bounty of the harvest aboard the Ethan Allen II
Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain, one of the largest
freshwater lakes in the US.
Enjoy this scenic cruise as the sun slips away and
the shoreline lights up with the famous colors of
autumn in Vermont. (B, D)
After breakfast, we depart for the home stretch back
to Kitchener/Waterloo. After a stop at Duty Free, we
enjoy lunch in Niagara Falls at Betty's Restaurant,
before continuing homeward. (B, L)
Day 3: Cabot, Vermont & Jackson, New
Hampshire
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the Stoweflake
Resort and set off for a tour at the Von Trapp Family
Lodge. Situated on 2,500 acres in beautiful Stowe,
Vermont, the Trapp Family Lodge is a mountain
resort in the European tradition by the von Trapp
family that inspired “The Sound of Music. Led by a
family member, you will hear all about the family's
adventure after fleeing Austria and settling in
Vermont.
Next we arrive at the Cabot Creamery to view
awardwinning
cheese being made and enjoy plenty of
samples. After our visit we continue on for a scenic
drive through the White Mountains to Jackson, New
Hampshire. Settle into comfortable accommodations
with dinner included at the Eagle Mountain House &
Resort for your 2 night stay.
(B, D)
Day 4: Moultonborough, New Hampshire
The Probus Club
Of
Kitchener -Conestogo
Vermont & New Hampshire Tour
Oct. 2 - 7, 2015
Terms & Conditions:
Prices in Canadian Dollars, per person
$1460
Based on Single occupancy: $1995
Tour Cost Includes:
Based on double occupancy:
Deluxe Motorcoach transportation
5 Nights Accommodations as per itinerary
Breakfast Daily
2 Lunches
3 Dinners
Tour of Rock of ages & Cemetery
Dinner Cruise aboard the Ethan Allen
History Tour at Trapp Family Lodge
Cabot Cheese Factory
Tour of Castle in the Clouds
Services of a Tour Director
Baggage handling for 1 bag per person
All taxes
Reservations: A $250 per person non refundable deposit
is due at time of booking by April 28th meeting..
Balance Due: Final payment is due June 30, 2015
Payment can be made in the form of cash or cheque. All
cheques should be made payable to Kitchener Conestogo
Probus Club
Cancellation Fees:
Management Committee: President Bill Spall 519-746-1445 1st VP Paul Enns 519-743-0554 2nd VP Paul Hartleib 519-893-3812
Secretary David Martin 519-208-0903
Treasurer John Dippell 519-885-2338
Past Pres Brian Rainville 519-747-1314
Archivist John H. Schneider 519- 489-2399
Communications Paul Pope 519-886-9606
Membership Enzo Carli 519-743-2038
Sgt at Arms John Pinnington 519-894-5046 and John Ryrie 519-576-1456
Special Events Gary Angst 519-620-2221
Health and Well-being Gradie Liddle 519-884-5000
Mail PO Box 22093, 50 Westmount Rd., N. Waterloo, N2L 6J7
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In the unlikely event you would have to cancel your tour,
the
following per person penalties would apply:
$250 Deposit - Non Refundable
Jun 22 - Jul 19 - 30% non refundable
Jul 20 - Sep 1 - 50% non refundable
Sep. 2 - Oct. 2 - 100% Non Refundable
Cancelled tour: Expedia CruiseShipCenters reserves
the
right to cancel a tour should the minimum participant
numbers not be met. Tour rates are based on certain
exchange rates from USD to CAD. Although every effort is
made to ensure the pricing remains as published, should
the
Canadian dollar fall below .75 cents, Expedia
CruiseShipCenters reserves the right to adjust the pricing
accordingly. Passengers would be given the choice to cancel
if the exchange rate impacts the pricing by 10% or more.
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motorcoach.
Responsibility:
Expedia CruiseShipCenters acts in good faith on behalf of
travel providers, hotels and suppliers and cannot be held
responsible for any loss or failure, act or omission of such
providers. Any inconvenience due to delays, loss or failures
are out of Expedia CruiseShipCenters’ control. All itineraries
are subject to change for the enjoyment of the passengers.
TICO#50010868
For more information or to make
a reservation, please contact:
Warren Stauch or Jim Arbuckle
The Probus Club of Kitchener -Conestogo
Includes Gratuities
Insurance:
Travel and cancellation insurance is highly recommended.
Please inquire for pricing.
Passports: Canadian Citizens require proof of valid
citizenship in the form of a valid Canadian Passport. It is
the
sole responsibility of the traveller to ensure they have
appropriate documentation to enter the United States .
Baggage: Maximum baggage allowance is one large
suitcase per person with a weight maximum of 45 lbs. All
hand luggage must be carried personally aboard the
Management Committee: President Bill Spall 519-746-1445 1st VP Paul Enns 519-743-0554 2nd VP Paul Hartleib 519-893-3812
Secretary David Martin 519-208-0903
Treasurer John Dippell 519-885-2338
Past Pres Brian Rainville 519-747-1314
Archivist John H. Schneider 519- 489-2399
Communications Paul Pope 519-886-9606
Membership Enzo Carli 519-743-2038
Sgt at Arms John Pinnington 519-894-5046 and John Ryrie 519-576-1456
Special Events Gary Angst 519-620-2221
Health and Well-being Gradie Liddle 519-884-5000
Mail PO Box 22093, 50 Westmount Rd., N. Waterloo, N2L 6J7