Beaver Valley Probus Club

Casual Dining with Friends

 Meet Day:  4th Thursday Monthly
 Location:  Members' homes
 Time:  6:00 PM
 Status:  New participants welcome
 Coordinators: Sallie Kedwell, Shellie Smith
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We have a loyal group of 35 to 40 CDWF supporters who continue to enjoy our regular 6 PM dining format, typically in groups of 6, 8, or occasionally 10, at various members' homes. However, during January and February, we offer a choice of a lunch gathering at 12 noon or a dinner experience at 6 PM—both held on the same date—due to concerns about night driving during the winter months.

We enjoy our potluck picnics in July and August, as well as the December cocktail party, which are always special occasions for the entire group. While we all enjoy our smaller group dining experiences, these three large events provide a great opportunity to all reconnect with one another. We’re especially grateful to the members who volunteer to host—without their generosity in offering their homes, time, and delicious main courses, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy these gatherings. For those of you considering joining us, the format for our get-togethers is outlined below.


The host prepares the main dish for each event and the guests participate in the meal by providing an appetizer, a salad, a vegetable dish or a dessert of their choice, as requested by the host. The guests also bring their preferred beverages and all in all the evenings are fun, relaxed and not too much effort for anyone. The host, other than the usual dust and vac, sets the table, provides the table settings and does the post cleanup—aren’t we glad most of us have dishwashers? It is expected that each regular participant will take a turn at hosting at least twice throughout the fall, winter, or spring months. The committee will organize the summer potluck picnics and the December cocktail party.

If this sounds interesting to you we would love to have you join our group!

Upcoming events

  • Casual Dining with Friends

    • August 28, 2025
    • 5:30 PM
    • Home of Hazel and Martin
    • 10
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    It’s August pot luck picnic time again but before I get into that I would like to thank David and Christina Z.  for hosting our July event. The weather was not our friend but our hosts quickly jumped into plan B when the heavens broke and a delightful evening was enjoyed by all.

    This month we will be enjoying the hospitality of Hazel and Martin on the banks of the Beaver River in Clarksburg.

    This is a traditional pot luck and you are asked to provide a food item, of your choice, adequate to accommodate 8 servings along with your serving utensils and plates, cutlery and glasses as required to plate your meal. As always you are asked to bring your beverage of choice. Chairs etc. will be provided.

    Allergies are difficult to arrange for at a pot luck but I ask that you label your food contribution as garlic or gluten free, if applicable, to support those who may require assistance to accommodate their choices.


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