Beaver Valley Probus Club

Speaker Recordings

Upcoming events

    • November 25, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    We look forward to seeing you at our November meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Speaker: Jarvis Strong, Escarpment Corridor Alliance
    Title: Ecological Corridors: A Critical New Tool For Conservation—Globally and Locally

    Jarvis Strong, Executive Director, Escarpment Corridor Alliance:
    Jarvis joined the ECA as the inaugural ED in March 2023. He has nearly 10 years of experience as a nonprofit Executive Director and has lived in the South Georgian Bay area since 2012. Before coming to the area Jarvis spent over 10 years managing summer camps and outdoor education organizations for children and youth. Previous to the ECA, Jarvis has led other charities including Camp Quality Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Collingwood YMCA. Jarvis has an HBA from the University of Waterloo in Recreation & Parks.

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. Please contact Nancy Hart with any questions!

    • January 27, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    We look forward to seeing you at our next monthly meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Speaker: Dr. Karin Euler
    Title: Mission Work in Tanzania 

    Dr. Karin Euler began her academic journey in 1987, earning a BA in Life Sciences from Queen's University in 1991. She then attended Medical School at the University of Western Ontario, where she was named to the Dean’s List and received an award for her mission work in Angola. She completed her internship at Dalhousie University, with hospital affiliations at Guelph General Hospital (1992–2002), Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (2009–2023), and Grey Bruce Health Services (2007–2023). Dr. Euler is currently employed at the Community Health Caring Refugee Clinic. Since 2010, she has participated in annual medical missions to Tanzania with the Canadian African Community Health Alliance and has supported the Women's Shelter in Collingwood. A Family Doctor since 1992, she has special interests in palliative care, tropical medicine, sickle cell anemia, and mental health.

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. 

    • February 24, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre

    We look forward to seeing you at our next monthly meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Speaker: Lisa Wilson / Sharon Carr
    Title:  Silver Creek Wetlands  

    More details coming soon!

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. 

    • March 24, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Online via Zoom

    Beaver Valley PROBUS Club
    Notice of General Meeting

    March 24, 2026 @ 11:00 am – Online via Zoom

    This year's AGM will be held on March 24, 2026 at 11 AM. It will be an online meeting, using Zoom. An invitation and a reminder will be emailed to our members ahead of time and with instructions on how to join this online meeting.

    We kindly ask that all members vote online to elect our officers amoung other important items. Check your email on March 17, 2026 for instructions on how to vote. Voting closes on March 23, 2026 the day prior to the AGM. To view the timeline for the AGM and current nomination for our offices, please go to our 2026 AGM webpage. 

    Annual General Meeting @ 11:00  AM via Zoom

    Agenda 

    • President's Report
    • Announcement of voting results 
    • Member questions
    • Handover to new President
    • Introduction to new Management Committee 


    Activity Fair @ 1:30 PM

    Please note that on the same day, March 24, 2026 between 1:30 and 3:30 PM, we will be holding our Annual Activity Fair in the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    • March 24, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    Annual Activity Fair 2026

    Walk around the Beaver Valley Community Centre and learn about the various Activity Groups that our club offers. Meet our activity leaders in person—ask questions and sign-up! Say hello to old friends and meet new ones, over a cup of coffee and snacks! The Activity Fair is in place of our March Membership Meeting.

    **NOTE: you must sign-up again online for any activities this year—even if you were signed up last year, or this year before March 3, 2026.**

     

    Check out all the activities on our Activities webpages and be ready with your questions before you attend! We have several new Activity Groups, and it is not too late to create more—if you are willing to volunteer!

    If you have any questions, please contact:
    Ilene Rushefsky-Charland
    Activities Convenor

    • April 28, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Beaver Valley Community Centre
    Registration is closed

    We look forward to seeing you at our next monthly meeting at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
    Doors open: 1:00 PM
    Meeting begins: 1:30 PM

    Canadian National Film Day
    We will be featuring a Canadian film, chosen by the membership. 

    More details coming soon!

    Book Exchange:
    The Book Exchange will be set up at the back of the room starting at 1 PM. Books should have a copyright date no older than 10 years. Bring a Book, Take a Book. We ask that you exchange no more than 3 books at a time. 

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