Probus by the Bay Members who enjoy getting together for a game of bridge every Thursday at the Leisure Centre from 12:45 pm to 3:30 pm.
Members only
Coordinator: Tina Pritchard
The Monday duplicate bridge group plays every 2nd and 4th Monday, except holidays, at the Leisure Centre from 12:35 to 3:30 p.m.
Coordinators: Anne Green
The members meet on the third Tuesday of each month at New Life Church, except for December, July and August when we meet offsite at selected other locations.
During the meeting members have the opportunity to socialize, listen to speakers on various topics of interest, and speak to Interest Group Leaders and event organizers.
NEW: Doors open at 1 pm for refreshments and socializing
The meeting will begin at 1:45 pm
Please wear your membership badge.
WHAT- “A Taste of Home” – Wines of Canada
WHERE - at Norma’s home in the Shipyards
WHEN - Thurs. May 22, 2025, 4 p.m.
WHY – With the increasing desire to support buying Canadian, it is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the great wines we grow in our country. Learn which varietals we grow best, the differences in the regions and provinces and get recommendations on some of the best tasting VQA wines we have available. Our first course, “Wine Simplified” on Jan. 9 with Erin Rooney was a great experience that was both highly educational and a lot of fun.
Erin is an accredited wine professional and past wine executive with a great deal of experience with our local wines. Each guest will receive a selection of 5 wines that we will taste together to learn about the key varietals Canada does best and what to look for when shopping local. You will also receive a list of “Erin’s Picks” that suggest wines at different price points. You will enjoy Erin’s friendly and approachable style and there will be many opportunities for questions along the way. This event will be approximately 1.5 – 2 hours in duration.
COST - $50 inclusive of tax, non-refundable, wait list available, limited to 10 participants, cut off for registration is May 15, 2025
HOSTED BY AND QUESTIONS – Norma Desjardins
Disney’s The Lion King
A joint event with Probus by the Bay and Probus Harbourlands.
Since its premiere in Nov. 1997, The Lion King continues as one of the most popular stage musicals in the world.
For more information: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/the-lion-king
Arrangements – Great Canadian Holidays & Coaches
Questions – Norma Desjardins - Contact Information
Eva Meriog - Contact Information
WHEN – Thursday July 3, 2025, Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W., Toronto
COST - $236 which includes coach transportation from and to Collingwood, seating in orchestra level, early dinner at the Hot House Café, and all taxes and gratuities (including to the driver). Bring a guest (women only). We are opening the registration for a member to bring a guest.
LOGISTICS – Bus leaves Metro parking lot at 9:45 a.m. with anticipated arrival at the theatre by 12:30 for 1 p.m. performance (which is 2.5 hours long including intermission). Comfort stop both ways.
Early dinner at Hot House Café at approximately 4 p.m.:
Arrival back in Collingwood anticipated by 8 p.m.
Seating will be in the orchestra level in the area of rows P, Q or R. There will be minimal aisle seats available (4-6). Should you prefer an aisle seat you must inform your contact person noted above at the time of registering for the event.
In addition, should you have mobility or dietary restrictions you are asked to advise at the time you are registering. You are encouraged to bring a paper bag lunch should you wish and a water bottle (note we will provide extra water on the bus).
CONDITIONS – Tickets are non-refundable (unless cancelled due to not reaching minimum registrations). Each club has an allotment for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 28 participants. Cut off for registration is April 30th, 2025. There will be a wait list and experience has proven that there frequently is a last minute cancellation so do not hesitate to put your name on the wait list.
CANADA PROUD!
WHEN: Wednesday July 9, 2025, 1 PM to 3:30 PM
WHERE: Collingwood Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota St., Collingwood L9Y 4R5 (parking available on site)
WHY: Summer is around the corner and what a better time to enjoy socializing with your Probus By the Bay friends. The theme is Canada Proud, so please consider wearing your Canada Day attire.
LOGISTICS: This is a Canada themed picnic at the Leisure Club where we will have a large inside room with access to a grassed outdoor patio. Please consider bringing a lawn chair for the outside area. Our picnic will include a selection of finger sandwiches, fruit, veggies and of course sweet treats. There will also be gluten free options available. Lemonade will be provided and we will have access to a cash bar serving wine and other alcoholic beverages (note cash only). No picnic would be complete without games and in this case the games will be Canada themed.
COST: $25 including tax, maximum 130 participants, non-refundable. A wait list will be provided. Cut off for registration is June 25, 2025
QUESTIONS: Diane Zimmerman or Carole Binsky
WHAT - Grease is the word as the Broadway phenomenon that inspired one of the most successful movie musicals of all time hits the stage. Get out your leather jackets, pull on your bobby socks, and get ready to hand jive as the slick Burger Palace Boys and sassy Pink Ladies enter their senior year at Rydell High in 1959.
Over the summer, popular tough guy Danny Zuko has a secret romance with sweet new girl Sandy Dumbrowski. But now that they are back to school and confronted with cliques and peer pressure, will their summer dreams be ripped at the seams?
Featuring unforgettable mega-hit songs like “You’re The One That I Want,” “Hopelessly Devoted To You,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout,” “Sandy,” “We Go Together,” and many more, Grease is an ‘electrifyin’ musical extravaganza that will make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!”
WHEN – Wednesday August 27th, 2025 - 2 PM performance
WHERE – King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario
HOW – car pooling (we will leave from Metro Mountain Rd. & High parking lot corner) at 10:45 AM
LOGISTICS – pricing is based on selling 25 tickets, cut off July 15, 2025
LUNCH – details will be arranged later, separate bills will be provided
COST - $54.00, tax included, and non-refundable unless event is cancelled due to insufficient interest; however, a wait list will be created
QUESTIONS – Norma Desjardins
PROBUS by the Bay
Address:P.O Box 8017175 First Street
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 2L0
