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Our Strength is Fellowship, Our Success is Participation. Hopefully
ISSUE #87 NEWSLETTER June 2019
Probus-Guildwood Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each Month, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church,
140 Guildwood Parkway, Guildwood Village – Everyone is most welcome.
President’s Message Okay, this is reaching the point of
drenching of near-Biblical
proportions. There are even plans
for building an ark posted on the
Internet. Wonder if they managed to
standardize the cubit for that? Don’t put away
your raincoat yet, there’s more to come. If you
are wondering what to do while dodging
raindrops here’s a few of the offerings for June.
Hint: it’s a good month if you are male.
June Month
National Indigenous Peoples Month
International Men’s Month (Finally real
recognition.)
National Bathroom Reading Month (It’s daily
for me – great readers out there)
National Smile Month (see above)
World Naked Bike Ride Month (Hard to find a
comfy seat for this)
June Week
2-8 End Mountain Top Removal Week (What
am I missing?)
13-15 Duct Tape Days (That’s every day at
home)
16-22 Universal Father's Week (Why not, it’s
men’s month.)
17-23 Meet A Mate Week (There’s lots of
happy men out there this month)
June Daily
1 National Dare Day (What did you do?)
1 National Go Barefoot Day (Only if someone
dared me first)
1 Say Something Nice Day (Not likely while
barefoot)
1 World Narcissistic Abuse Day (And you
missed this chance?)
1 Flip a Coin Day (If you can’t decide which of
the above)
3 Repeat Day (I said “Repeat Day”)
4 Audacity to Hope Day (After the above, that’s
sketchy at best)
4 Old Maid’s Day (That’s your call, I just put
them out there)
5 Festival of Popular Delusions Day (Is that
enough time?)
8 World Bike Naked Day (Not with my bike
seat)
13 National Weed Your Garden Day (You’re
better off than me if it’s only one day)
14 International Bath Day (Only after weeding?)
16 Father's Day (Isn’t June a great month guys?)
17 Eat Your Vegetables Day (Well, maybe not
entirely)
18 Go Fishing Day (With or without vegetables)
18 International Panic and Splurge Day (Okay, I
combined these but sounds like fun)
19 World Sauntering and Kissing Day (I
combined these two as well)
20 National Hike with a Geek Day
21 Global Orgasm Day (You are on your own
with this one)
21 Summer Solstice (Longest
daylight of the year – use it wisely)
21 International Day of Yoga (Combine this and
the two above – it’s tantric)
21 Tall Girl Appreciation Day (I do every day)
21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
22 Stupid Guy Thing Day (Isn’t that the first as
well?)
26 Forgiveness Day (After the above it’s
probably about time)
27 Decide to be Married Day (After forgiveness
why not go for it)
July 1 – Canada Day – July P-G
NL will not be available yet – Don’t forget to
celebrate the Best Country in the World’s –
anniversary of its birth...
Dry out your umbrella, get out your walking
shoes (and maybe water-wings) and join us for
some walks in the Guild Park starting this
month as Guild Park launches the inaugural
Walk in the Park program. I have my first aid,
CPR and AED training so we should be all good
to go. Alan Burt
June 2019 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 2
Life can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people.
A message from Dorothée McKinlay and
thoughts of others:
Thank you to all my Probus-Guildwood friends
for the lovely “Feel Better Soon” card and all
your telephone calls, cards, visits and gifts. I
really appreciated all of your kind thoughts.
Dorothée
Dot has had a bout of accidents from her fall in
the 2019 New Year to her Easter fall in April.
She is currently healing and having physio-
therapy at the Kennedy Lodge until August.
We are also pleased to see Jane Corry and Ed
Stahlberg who both joined us at our May
meeting. Please keep them all in your thoughts
for recovery and be mindful of yourselves to
keep healthy and safe. Wendy
Securing and Maintaining a Family
Doctor
Our bodies are aging and increasingly require
care and prescriptions. Many of us are
searching for a new GP as our trusted family
doctors are retiring. There is a reciprocal basis
of trust. Our doctors know the details of our
individual health history and also our family
history which impacts it. There is also the
welcome familiarity of staff. The challenge is to
find the ‘right personal fit’.
If you are fortunate, a short list of colleagues
may be provided by your retiring doctor. Then
there is the consideration of distance and means
of accessing the new site. Some doctors opt for
a clinic with rotating GPs to service all clients
or, you may have to opt for a ‘walk-in-clinic’ as
some doctors are not accepting new clients.
Your health records may be secured in a safe
storage facility, eventually to be professionally
digitally recorded by you for your future
reference or, forwarded to your future self-
selected GP. A fee of approximately $95 per
person could be charged.
*An emergency approach is National Home
Doctor Service after hours with a doctor’s house
call covered by OHIP. Their doctors visit 4 p.m.
to 3 a.m., Sat/Sun/holidays 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. To
book a visit, call 416-631-3000 or contact
homedoctor.ca. The call centre is open midday
on weekdays, 8 a.m. on Sat/Sun/holidays. (
Sourced from the April 2019 Caregiver Show)
Lessons learned: Eat nutritiously, exercise and
keep emotionally, mentally physically and
socially active. Don’t take your health or GP
for granted. Wendy Hooker
Let’s hope Summer arrives –
whee need warm air around the hot tub
Most children threaten at times to run
away from home. This is the only thing that keeps some
parents going. Phyllis Diller –
If God had intended us to fly he would have made it easier to get to the airport.
Jonathan Winters
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Life can be Fun… as long as you do it with the right people.
Our May Speaker Cathy McWatters provided an incredible
simulating Cosmic Tour of (Astronomy). For
over 40 years Cathy was an Astronomy
Educator at: McLaughlin Planetarium, the
Ontario Science Centre, Solar
Wind, Seneca College and George Brown
College. She was also the Media ‘Go-To-
Person’ for CBC and Global News. She is a
world traveller to witness Solar Eclipses. Her
other credentials include four years in TV,
production, and researcher for ‘Cosmic Vistas’.
She has made and instructed more than 100
people on telescope optics. She is an observer
and self-proclaimed ‘comet junkie’. Cathy is
also a member of the Royal Astronomical
Association of Canada and Founding Member
of the North York Astronomical Association. A
very active lady, Cathy loves the outdoors,
hikes, bikes, canoes, skis and plays the flute in a
concert band.
Currently Cathy is an executive member of
North York Astronomy Association. If you are
interested in exploring this topic further, Cathy
invites you to the North York Astronomy
Association meetings held monthly at 7:30 p.m.
at St. Bonaventure Church (via the Parish
Centre, rear entrance). There is a featured
speaker or a presentation on a topic of interest to
the amateur astronomer.
The club has two observing facilities, one a
short drive north of Toronto, (Og’s Bog) and the
other is north of Cobourg (Oak Heights).
Members pursue astrophotography, CCD
imaging, camping, comet hunting and
observing, deep sky observing, graze gazing,
hiking, meteor observing, planet observing,
solar observing, supernova searches, telescope
making, and variable star observing. To assist in
the development of observation skills, monthly
meetings, group observing sessions, workshops,
dark sky camping weekends, and other outings
are provided.
At their Oak Heights location, the group hosts
monthly Dark Sky Weekends. Observing
sessions are held (near each new moon) plus a
Star-B-Que and Long Dark Sky Weekend and a
four day Starfest August 22-25, the
Association's world-class astronomical
observing convention, at River Place Park, near
Mount Forest. Cathy: [email protected]
or phone: 416-221-7375
Earth lights from Space
Alan presents Cathy with a plaque
Guild Alive with Culture – Arts
Festival – July 27-28
This is our major event that promotes Probus-
Guildwood. Many of our members joined as a
result of this exposure. Are you willing to share
your skills to set up and coordinate the booth for
our Probus-Guildwood club? We had a great time
with all our volunteers last year. Contact any
member of the executive. Thanks to Lee
Grayhurst, Diane Gamble, Pauline Steele, Zaiga
Bamborough and Peggy Dear for volunteering –
we could use a few more – Please sign up at our
June meeting.
Please volunteer
June 2019 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 4
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From Dina Papadopoulos –
Probus East York President
Thank you for having me at your
meeting yesterday. I enjoyed
meeting your members and
found Catherine’s presentation
education and interesting. There
is so much that I don’t know and
one of the reasons I joined
Probus is to continue learning.
National Indigenous Peoples Day is
celebrated on June 21 across Canada / Turtle
Island. It also coincides with the summer
solstice, the longest day of the year, and a time
for traditional gatherings and ceremonies.
On Sunday, June 23, Noon–4 p.m.
A community learning circle, led by Philip Cote
(Artist, Activist, Historian, Traditional Wisdom
Keeper and Young Elder. Philip Cote
introduces ‘Indigenous Teachings, Our
Relationship with the Land’. Learn about the
Indigenous history of this land, healing plant
medicines and the practice of smudging, and
stories connected to summer solstice. Weather
permitting, participants will engage in outdoor
activities, using the paved pathways surrounding
the SAIB for accessibility. A free community
meal and artist talk by Kwentong Bayan to
celebrate the summer solstice will commence at
noon. Philip Cote’s workshop will begin at 1:00
p.m. No registration required. All are welcome.
Small Arms Inspection Building. 1352
Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga. 905-615-
4860 ext 2110; [email protected].
Future Probus-Guildwood Speakers
On June 12, Beverley Berger and Lotus will
be representing the Lions Foundation of
Canada Dog Guides aka, Dog Guides
Canada. Bev travels with Lotus to promote the
Foundation and uses a screen reader.
Lotus is Beverley’s fifth dog since 1989. All
Lions companion dogs are trained in Oakville at
Kerr and Rebecca streets. Her friend Val
Churchman will be driving them from Nobleton
to our meeting. We plan to reserve a close
parking spot near the entrance for our guests and
will prepare a wider central aisle for them.
Preceding our federal elections, we host Gary
Schlee on July 10. Gary has written a collection
of stories about Canada’s Prime Ministers:
Unknown and Unforgetable, A Guide to
Canada’s Prime Ministers. If you are curious,
read the first chapter about Sir John A.
Macdonald at
https://canadianprimeministers.files.wordpre
ss.com/2018/10/1-macdonald-sample.pdf.
Gary is a former Centennial College History
teacher and member of the Toronto Probus club.
So folks, keep those speaker recommendations
and contacts coming.
May Birthdays
Diane Gamble, Ed Stahlbberg,
Margaret Niemela, Barrie Morgan
Meeting Refreshments
Thanks to Zaiga Bamborough, Jan Eaton,
Doreen Lougheed, Susan MacDonald and
Judy Baribeau for our May refreshments.
June 2019 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 5
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Janet – Barry loves your outfit
Q&A from an AARP Forum
Q: Where can single men over the age of 70 find younger women who are interested in them?
A: Try a bookstore, under Fiction.
Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your over-
70 year-old husband? A: Tell him you're pregnant.
Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the
elderly wrinkles? A: Take off your glasses.
Q: Why should 70-plus year old people use valet parking?
A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.
Q: Is it common for 70-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?
A: Storing memory is not a problem. Retrieving it is
the problem.
Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.
Q: Where should 70-plus year olds look for eye
glasses? A: On their foreheads.
Q: What is the most common remark made by 70-plus year olds when they enter antique stores?
A: "Gosh, I remember these!"
SMILE, You've still got your sense of humor – haven't you?
It's a whole lot easier to get older than it is to get wiser.
Nowadays "Getting lucky" means walking into a room and remembering
why I'm there.
May Anniversaries
Freda and Barrie Morgan,
Barry and Berry Hitchcock,
Margaret and Eric Niemela
Membership
There were seven guests and 56 members at the
May meeting. We now have 103 members.
Updating Your Information – occasionally
we need to contact members either by phone or
email. A reminder that if you have changed your
address, phone number or email address, please
advise the membership team when you sign in at
our meetings. Or you can contact Enid Comars
at 416-264-2816, or [email protected] to
update your information. Membership back-up
contact is Elizabeth Williams at 416-282-8595
or email [email protected].
Keeping in Touch and Celebration Kindly inform Karen Manuel at: 416-283-5079 or
by email: [email protected] about any
member who is ill, hospitalized, or has
experienced a recent bereavement. We would also
enjoy announcing any special event of yours at
our next meeting, such as an award, or significant
anniversary or birthday. Come to the meeting and
we will announce it and celebrate with you.
Enid Comars, Membership Committee
Barrie presents name badges to
Jadwiga Brazda, and Shirley Plavins
June 2019 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 6
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Share the Wealth
\
Cathy chooses the money ticket -
and the winner is...
Cynthia Shaw
with the “million$” ticket
Betty Coulthard
Apparently RSVP’ing to a wedding
invitation “Maybe next time” isn't the correct response.
FYI (For Your Information)
FYI contains items-notices-events that members
feel others may be interested in. Thank you to
members who submit items. Please send to
[email protected] or directly to the
NL editor [email protected]
Tours and Community Events 1. St. Paul’s United Church is offering a series
of events. They are located at 200 McIntosh
St, (north of Kingston and west of Midland).
Phone: 416-261-4244
a. Wednesday, June 12, 10-11 Kaustuv Ray,
Audiologist of Connect Hearing: Hearing As
You Age. b. Wednesday, June 19, 10-11, Dr. Stephanie
Rubino Naturopathethic Dr. Webbers:
Improve Your Digestive Health.
c. Wednesday, June 26, 10-11, Gary Crawford’s
Office, City Council Ward 20, City Services
Available to you.
2. The Outdoor Farmers' Market is back at
UTSC.It is open every Wednesday, 2:30-6:30
p.m. at 1265 Military Trail (Corner of
Ellesmere and Military Trail), parking is
complimentary.
3. Scarborough Theatre Guild needs
volunteers for: Front of house for 8 p.m. on
Friday, June 14, 3 people, Thursday, June 13
and Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. Contact: Marilyn
Brady at 416 264 6977, Scarborough Theatre
Guild FOH. email: [email protected].
4. Join the Guild Park and Gardens Walking
Program for Older Adults starting at 9:30
a.m. Mondays. Dates TBA. Bring your
reusable water bottles. We will gather at the
renovated Sculptor’s Cabin.
5.
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6. Senior’s Health and Wellness Fair Thursday, June 17, 10-1 p.m. Cedarbrae Mall,
3495 Lawrence. Refreshments, Information,
resources and supports. Register: 416-281-
2787. Sponsored by MPP Mitze Hunter.
7. Annual Garden Tour & Tea, Scarborough
Garden & Horticultural Society
Sunday, July 7, Noon to 4:00 p.m. Passports
$10; Contact [email protected] 416-454-
8735. Or purchase on July 7 from 11 a.m. at
the parking lot of Scarborough Village
Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Road.
8. Starting May 25 the AGO is offering a new
$35 annual pass of unlimited admission,
excluding member perks such as previews.
AGO continues to honour the free passes from
the Toronto Public Library and the free
Wednesday night admission. Visitors aged 25
and under will enjoy free admission with this
new pilot. Contact the AGO for details.
https://ago.ca/about/about-the-ago
9. June is National Indigenous Peoples Month
and June 21: National Indigenous People's
Day across Canada / Turtle Island. It also
coincides with the summer solstice, the
longest day of the year, and a time for
traditional gatherings and ceremonies. There
are many events offered across Toronto
including Fort York.
10. Cognitciti is a free, private brain health
assessment for adults 40+, www.cogniciti.com.
Complete the Cogniciti Online Brain Health
Assessment and receive a personalized report
of your brain health score. Your participation
will be used in a new brain health research
study. By contacting the online Memory and
Caregiver Centres, you can access science-
based brain health information and tools.
Details are available by Caitlin Johnston,
Brain Health Registry Manager at
647-243-5223 / [email protected] or,
Larissa at [email protected] at
416-785-2500 (3707). (Sourced from the April
2019 Caregiver Show).
11. A Fall Walking Tour of the remaining
tunnels and buildings of wartime GECO
(General Engineering Company of Canada
Munitions Facility) with Barbara Dickson in
the fall, September or October with Probus-
Guildwood. The cost is $10 each and will take
about one hour. Members are to gather at
Warden and Eglinton. Previously Barbara
spoke to our members about her first book,
Bomb Girls. A second book is being printed,
Bomb Girls: 100 Stories of Courage and
Dedication. Interest sign up at our June
meeting. Details TBA.
Lunch with Friends
There were eleven P-G members at il Fresco
last month.
June 28 at 12:30 p.m. we’ll be lunching at Taste
of Greek Cuisine, 3541 St. Clair Ave. East.
A sign-up sheet will be at the June meeting or
call 416-261-8857. Jan Eaton
The Cooking Club now has nine members.
June 2019 Probus-Guildwood Newsletter Page 8
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Probus-Guildwood Information – Meeting Schedule The Club meets on the 2nd
Wednesday
of each Month
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church, 140 Guildwood Parkway,
Guildwood Village
CLUB PURPOSE
To provide regular gatherings for active retirees who join 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] website: http://probus-guildwood.homestead.com
Management-Executive Team 2018-2019 The Executive meets the fourth Wednesday of each month
President: Alan Burt [email protected]
416 266-4682
Past President: Wendy Hooker [email protected]
416 266-4682
Vice-President: VACANT Secretary: Ed Stahlberg stahlberg.edward@gmail,com
416 266-5330
Treasurer: John Roblin [email protected]
416 266-6349
Membership: Enid Comars (Chair) [email protected] Barrie Morgan (Assistant) [email protected] Elizabeth Williams (Assistant) [email protected]
416 264-2816 416 261-2735 416 282-8595
Speakers: Jane Corry [email protected]
416 289-1911
Newsletter [ed.] Dorothée McKinlay [email protected]
416 264-4748
Sub-Committees and Helpers AV, Awards, etc.: Gerard Baribeau
416 264-4527
Refreshments: Glenna Hall, Dorothée McKinlay 50/50 Draw: Lee Grayhurst, Cheryn Parry, Diane Gamble Photographer: Barry Scheffer Web Site Co-ordinator: Barrie Morgan Activities: VACANT Lunch with Friends: Jan Eaton 416 261-8857 Set-up/Take down: Assistance is needed – please volunteer Speakers: Cheryn Parry, Lee Grayhurst, Diane Gamble Resident Jokester: Janet Heise Membership Assistants: Mitzi Clarke, Carolyn Hannaford, Margaret Niemela Proofreaders: Judy and Gerard Baribeau Reporters: Articles & events welcomed –
The Newsletter is published monthly prior to our monthly meeting. Your Assistance is most welcomed and many thanks to all our “Helpers”
Last Column – Activity Calendar–
everything in one place Date Activity
Wed. June 12 Monthly Meeting
Fri. June 28 Lunch with Friends
– Taste of Greek Cuisine
Wed. July 10 Monthly Meeting
Fri/Sat July 27-28 Guild Alive with Culture
– Arts Festival
Speakers at our meetings
June 12 Beverley Berger and Lotus, Lions
Federation of Canada Dog Guides
July 10 Gary Schlee – author – Stories about
Canada’s Prime Ministers
Don’t forget to take Monday, July 1, off – it’s a stat-holiday
