P r o b u s - G u i l d w o o d Our Strength is Fellowship, Our Success is Participation.

ISSUE #52 NEWSLETTER May 2016

remarkable and generous people in our club. President’s Message Currently we are searching for volunteers to Finally, I can see evidence Chair the Activities, Speakers Committees and of Spring. The robins have as Treasurer. Our executive meets two weeks returned and the trees are after each Wednesday general meeting. budding profusely. But the Committee members volunteer on an ‘as-needs’ real testament is the basis. Please approach any executive member to resurgence of the yellow- express your interest. capped dandelions upstaging the daffodils and Membership tulips. Many of us are There are currently 94 members with 51 enthusiastically cleaning up our gardens, members and one guest attending our April delighted to be outside in the sunshine and fresh meeting. Welcome Elizabeth Wilson who air. The cycle of life seems assured. joined us in April. Each day is a gift, as are those whose lives Occasionally we’ve needed to contact encircle us. Respectfully we pay tribute to our member(s) – If you have relocated since you mothers on Sunday, May 8. Sadly some have joined this wonderful organization – please passed or are ill; however, there remain provide update your current beautiful memories of these personal heroines. address/information to the membership Traditionally we also celebrate the reign of people at the table each monthly meeting or Queen Victoria as a Canadian holiday on email Alan at: [email protected]. May 23. Queen Elizabeth has surpassed To reduce printing costs, please advise us if you Victoria’s sovereignty with her 63 years of have an email address so that we can email the remarkable service. She recently turned 90 on newsletter (and you’ll receive it in colour, too). April 23. Help keep us informed about members who are Sincerely, Wendy ill, hospitalized or have had bereavement so that Karen can send cards. Karen – 416 283-5079 by Executive Update email: [email protected]. We would also like to know about any member’s special At our April 27 executive meeting, Alan Burt event, award, 50th anniversary, etc. Alan Burt was nominated and appointed Vice PresidentBob of Boone our Probus- club. Alan will continue his role as Membership Chair. He has recently completed the Probus-Guildwood Members Registry with photos, contact information and interests of most members. Sincere thanks to all who participated, particularly Barry Scheffer, who took most of the professional portraits. Looking forward, we invite you, our members, to share your time and talents by joining our executive or a committee. Serving on both the executive and committee level, I’ve met many Probus-Guildwood Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Guildwood Parkway, Guildwood Village – Everyone is most welcome. May 2016 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 2 Our April Speaker

Judy Mak accepts Judy Mak the P-G plaque of Appreciation of Public Library, We also presented a $100 cheque to the Cliffside Branch Guildwood Library

Members concentrating on Judy Mak’s presentation

The (TPL). Our Scarborough district libraries facilitate book clubs, tea and movie sessions, children’s April 13 we heard from Judy Mak, Branch Head programs, book launches, public education, of the Library. She provided a short memoir writing programs and rotating art but very informative PowerPoint presentation shows. In addition they are excellent followed by a Q and A session. Judy also distribution centres of pamphlets and booklets brought many TPL resources for distribution. about Toronto events, local newspapers and Currently there are 100 Toronto libraries, the limited but free passes to museums and the newest one adjacent to the Scarborough Civic AGO. Following Judy’s presentation we Centre. Many members were surprised that you provided a gift to the TPL Foundation via the can book an hour appointment with your Guildwood library. librarian to assist you with the latest technology. Most libraries provide computers, space and Maureen Bushey WiFi access for residents. There are lending presents the P-G libraries for musical instruments and tools and cheque at the even a site for 3D printing. For a modest fee a Guildwood patron can print their own book via Asquith. Library Check the TPL website and review video tutorials on Youtube.

Growing old can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people. May 2016 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 3 Selecting April Winners And this winner is – Dorothée McKinlay

Judy pulls the winning stub with Wendy and the Winner is

Activities/Trips – 2016 Works in progress P-G Trips, etc. The Activities Committee continues to search outings of interest. Julia has researched another but Vincent Mitchell different trip to Prince Edward County – cheese factory tour, shopping, lavender, and Lake on the Mountain– July 2016. Here’s the finding – Lavender Farm + Alpaca Farm Tours ∙ Saturday, July 9. Trip price is $89 + HST $11.57 = $100.57 per person (full refund if cancelled at least seven days before departure). No refunds with less than seven days notice. Bus picks up at Scarborough Town Centre 9:40 a.m. Drop off at 8:00 p.m. What's Included:  Round trip transportation on a deluxe highway motor coach.  Visit to Prince Edward County and lavender Who then pulls the stub for a chance farm tour. to win 2 Million Dollars  Tasting of lavender lemonade and lavender cookies. Please Lord let me prove that winning  Visit to Nuevo Norte Alpaca Farm. the lottery won't spoil me  Tour of alpaca herds and fiber mill.  Stop at The Big Apple on the way home.  Complimentary bottled water and snacks on It's not whether you win or lose, but the bus. how you place the blame.  All tips included. Growing old can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people. May 2016 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 4 Meal Stops – stop for an early lunch from Walking group – meets at 10 a.m. approx 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. at the OnRoute Port Hope rest area on Hwy 401. Tim Hortons, P-G walkers join with the Scarborough walkers. Burger King, Extreme Pita and Starbucks. Price They meet at 10, walk for one-half hour and of lunch is not included in tour price. For dinner turn back. When I asked for the meeting place we stop from approx 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The the lady told me it was exactly as mentioned. Big Apple. Large menu, wine and coffee bar, When I went to check there was a sign, most are gift shop, amusement arcade, picnic area and parks with signs. lots of apple related products for purchase. Price May 11 – Seaton Park Leslie north of Eglinton, of dinner is not included in tour price. First road on left http://www.shorttrips.ca/lavender-farm-tour--alpaca-farm- May 18 – Colonel Danforth Kingston and tour-8729-day-trip-from- Lawson toronto.html?utm_source=ShortTrips.ca+Newsletter&utm May 25 – Thomson Park, Brimley north of _campaign=a3754288ca- Lawrence LavenderAlpaca20160709&utm_medium=email&utm_ter June 1 – The Bluffs foot of Brimley, keep m=0_7314a7b10f-a3754288ca-82965909 right We’ll talk about this trip at our Wednesday June 8 – Leslie and meeting. Lawrence Pole walking anyone? June 15 – Rouge Park east end of Lawrence at Join a group of Rouge Hill Drive retired June 22 – Ashbridges Bay, Coxwell and Scarborough Lakeshore teachers who June 29 – Morningside Park, Morningside meet at a local south of Ellesmere (trail to house) park for exercise, goes down to Old exploration and If anyone wants to be added to the walking list, friendship every let us know or sign up at the meeting. Contact Wednesday at 10 a.m. We’re all ages and abilities. Mitzi Clarke (416) 751-4076 or On May 4 we completed a trek about Rosetta [email protected]. McClain Gardens and Scarborough Heights. Thanks Mitzi for taking on this column. ed. Contact Wendy Hooker (416) 266-4682.

Yours in Probus, Pauline Koch April Birthday The above “tag line” was used by Pauline since she began this column. We sadly report that Pauline passed away. Here is an excerpt from The Star obit ed.: Pauline Marie Camille Koch (née Lelievre) December 12, 1945 - May 2, 2016. Pauline passed away at her home in Toronto. Born in Hanmer, . Pauline was a multifaceted adventurer who loved family, camping, travel, geocaching and life. Solo hiker of the Camino de Santiago. Chair of her Walking Group and Member of Probus-Guildwood, Royal Canadian Legion and Beta Sigma Phi. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Pauline's memory to help women and children through Plan is Karen Anhorn appreciated.

Growing old can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people. May 2016 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 5 The following trip information was sent in by FYI (For Your Information) Lee MacLeod, President of FYI contains items-notices-events that members Scarborough Horticultural. feel others may be interested in. Thank you to Here is an article I have written members who submit items. Please send to about Scarborough Garden and [email protected] or directly to Hort’s day trip to the Port Hope the NL editor [email protected] area. We are using Parkinson’s

Our own Probus- Bus Line and our tour guide is Guildwood fiber artist, Peter Brotherhood who knows Ellen Poborska, invites you everything about the history of to The Art of the Needle this unique area in Ontario. presented by her Scarborough Needlearts Three Unique Gardens – Port Hope Guild. The show runs from Bus Trip – June 28, 2016 Saturday, May 14 to Come along on a scenic and restful tour of three Thursday, May 19 at unique gardens in the Port Hope area. For a flat Cedar Ridge Creative fee of $95 we will visit three very different Centre, 225 Confederation Drive. The opening gardens and a local nursery. is on Sunday, May 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. Just sit back and read the Call 416-396-4026, or contact: descriptions. You will toronto.ca/cedarridge/gallery for further want to pay up immediately information. (or at the next meeting). Our bus leaves the St. Theresa Church, 2559 Kingston Road at Scarborough Recreation Midland hosts its Spring Bake Sale and Tea Centre at 8:30 a.m. Room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, in the Church Hall. Welcome to all. The first garden is a city garden with a reproduction Ontario cottage. It Cedar Ridge Annual Exhibit and Sale is on has a dry brook and a huge garden front and Sunday, June 12 from noon to 5 p.m. at 225 back making this an example of a small space Confederation Dr. used to the fullest. Art, Country store, drawing, folk arts, jewellery, The second garden just outside of Port Hope painting, pottery, sculpture, weaving and wood was a working farm in the past with a heritage carving. Special events, live entertainment, tea style farm house. This year they are opening room, hot dogs and cold drinks. their house for us, now an antique store. They Directions: off Scarborough Golf Club Road have a four-square formal garden with many turn east on Confederation Dr. Entrance of other flower beds around the house and garden Cedar Ridge. sheds. Then we come back to Port Hope to lunch at the Ladies, there is an Older Womens Group offered Carlyle Inn, another historic building, originally also at BBNC afternoons from 1-3. Topics are: a bank. The menu is already planned – either a on May 30 – What Matters at the End: life and hot chicken salad or quiche with salad and death choices as we age and June 27 – carrot cake for dessert plus tea or coffee. Nutrition. For further info. or registration, Then it’s off to our third and final garden contact dee@bbnc outside the city in Garden Hill which is where

the photograph was taken. There are sunken gardens, fields of exotic grasses, hills, valleys, bridges, and a natural stream where you can

Growing old can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people. May 2016 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 6 relax and absorb nature at its finest. You will We are inviting everyone in our community to easily want to spend two hours here and that’s participate. Your donations – your loonies and why we left it to the last. If you want to wander, your toonies – will make a meaningful sturdy walking shoes are recommended. Or, you contribution to this cause. The OHA Board of can sit at the back of the house in a shade Directors approved this project and agreed to garden and have a delightful rest. The view is match donations up to a maximum of $2,500. tranquil and green. All money raised goes directly to tree planting. On the way back we visit Rekkers Nursery on Donations may also be made privately by old Highway #2, where you can purchase plants sending a cheque directly to the OHA treasurer. and stow them in the luggage compartment of For donations of $50 or more, a tax receipt will the bus until we reach Scarborough. We will be issued. Please see me for the donation form. arrive at the Recreation The Honourable Pauline Browes, who spoke to Centre at around 5:00 p.m. us about the Rouge National Urban Park, had Payment is due at the next meeting, May 11 (if the following information sent to us. possible). I would like to have a firm count of Bus Tour of Canada’s First National Urban paying members and their guests. Final Park…. payment could come at the June 15 meeting but sooner is better. All participants will sign an “THE ROUGE NATIONAL insurance waiver before boarding the bus. URBAN PARK” Remember that for $95 you will have a wonderful day in the country. Contact me at: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Lee MacLeod, 416-284-6626 or email: Leave Scarborough Village [email protected]. Community Centre at 1 p.m.

The following was submitted by Lee MacLeod Highway of Heroes – Honoring Our Fallen Along Highway 401 from CFB Trenton to the Coroner’s office in Toronto a large scale planting of 117,000 trees has been proposed by the Ontario Horticultural Organization. “A Tree for Every Hero” will tell the story of our veterans. The project – Highway of Heroes – is a meaningful way to honour our Canadian veterans who have made such a vital contribution to our way of life in Canada. Visit: the Rouge Marsh, Glen Rouge You are invited to contribute to the planting of Campground,Glen Eagles Vista, Historic 117,000 trees along this bleak corridor. Such a Pearse House, Woodland Park and more large scale tree planting and a series of elements with lots of stories along the roadway will remind those who pass Enjoy the great outdoors and the by of the great debt we owe to these courageous environmental beauty of the Rouge. Learn Canadians. of the Aboriginal history, the farming The Ontario Horticultural Society and its 282 community, wetlands and marshes, wildlife member societies are the umbrella organization and nature at its best! raising funds for the tree planting. The View it all while on the bus or a look off administrative costs have been covered by a the bus at the stops. private donor. Growing old can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people. May 2016 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 7 Tickets: $30 pp - Contact: Susan Bach – Lunch with Friends, May Tel. 416-755-0179 Will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday May 27 – Cora - Sponsored by Scarborough Village Scarborough, 45 Milner Avenue. Seniors There will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting or Toronto Doors Open runs May 28 and 29. It call Jan Eaton at (416) 261-8857 – if you are celebrates architectural design and includes unable to make our meeting.

walking tours featuring local history. Some sites are the City TV and Omni buildings, Elgin and Probus April Luncheon at Winter Garden Theatre, The Daniels’ Spectrum, Borsalino Dining Lounge Toronto City Hall, Bata Shoe Museum, Heliconian Hall, Pure Springs Still House, and The Probus luncheon on Friday April 29, 2016 Riverdale Farm. Details to be posted on line. was well attended again although the attendance of men dropped by 50% from the previous FYI Aga Khan Park Tour starts May 7, month. As you are able to see from the photo Tuesday to Sunday 4:00 p.m. plus 10:30 a.m. on the meals were rather large and they were weekends. served pretty fast although we had only one View flowers and bushes and learn about the waiter. Join us at our next luncheon at Cora’s. architectural inspiration of park This is an excellent way of getting to know your fellow Probus members better in an atmosphere of fun and you do not have to run back to the ‘workplace’. Eric

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Probus-Guildwood Last Column – Activity Calendar– Information – Meeting Schedule everything in one place The Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Guildwood Community Date Activity Presbyterian Church, 140 Guildwood Parkway, Wed. May 11 Monthly Meeting Guildwood Village Fri. May 27 Lunch with Friends – Cora’s

CLUB PURPOSE Wed. June 8 Monthly Meeting To provide regular gatherings for active retirees who join Wed. July 13 Monthly Meeting

together to create opportunities to keep minds active, expand interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.

CLUB MAILING ADDRESS Probus-Guildwood 50 Sunnypoint Crescent Scarborough, ON M1M 1B9 email: [email protected]

Management-Executive Team 2015 – 2016 The Executive meets the fourth Wednesday of each month President: Wendy Hooker 416 266-4682 [email protected] Past President: Eric Niemela 416 267-2762 [email protected] Vice-President: Alan Burt 416 266-4682 [email protected] Secretary: Joy McIntosh 416 269-7376 [email protected] Janet delivers the giggle Treasurer: Gerard Baribeau 416 264-4527 [email protected] of the month…

Membership: Alan Burt 416 266-4682 [email protected] Activities: vacant – Gerard acting 416 264-4527 Speakers at Our Speakers: vacant – Jan Eaton acting 416 261-8857 Monthly Meetings Newsletter [ed.] Gerard Baribeau 416 264-4527 May 11 Barry Scheffer – Photography [email protected] June 8 Kelly Griffin Scott – Monarch Sub-Committees and helpers Butterflies Refreshments: Judy Baribeau, Dorothée McKinlay July 13 Dr. Vieth returns with a discussion 50/50 Draw: Lee Grayhurst, Cheryn Parry, Diane Gamble Photographer: Vacant on Calcium – Vitamin D was a hit. Activities: Sharon Kohalmi, Julia Taylor, Wendy Hooker Lunch with Friends: Jan Eaton Set-up/Take down: assistance is needed – please volunteer, you are needed – John Roblin Speakers: Cheryn Parry, Lee Grayhurst, Jane Corry Student Reading: Joyce Russell Resident Jokester: Janet Heise Walking Group: Mitzi Clarke Membership Assistant: Mitzi Clarke, Maureen Bushey, Carolyn Hannaford Proofreader: Dorothée McKinlay Reporters: articles welcomed – Please – Thanks to all who submit items/articles...

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Growing old can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people.