Year 2018

On November 7, 2018, Dr. Tom Bell (pictured below at right) gave us a very interesting presentation on the use of Medical Marijuana, and the setting up of informational programs for schools, seniors, and health care providers.

At our October 3, 2018 meeting, speaker Chris Kawalec (pictured at right) told us about “Age Friendly Peterborough” and the city services available for seniors.

Our speaker on September 5, 2018 was Kathy Morton who gave us a very interesting talk on the development of the Buddhist Temple Site in Bethany, Ontario, the largest complex outside of China. She is a very active supporter of…

On June 5, 2018, Probus members Dave and Peggy Watton gave us a very interesting slide presentation on the medical services being provided in Uganda, and the work of Dr. Hardy Friesan's Peterborough Medical Brigade in 2014.

As Probus members requested a presentation on Estate Planning, Peterborough lawyer Bill Lockington provided us with some very useful information on the subject on May 2, 2018.

On April 4, 2018, John Rufa told us of the trials and tribulations of opening a small business, and the many government regulations, like zoning by-laws, particularly in relation to operating his own winery, “Kawartha Winery” in Buckhorn.

On March 7, 2018, Jeremy Bertrand from the Ministry of Finance helped Probus members better understand Ontario’s Tax Credits and Benefits. Following his presentation, with March being Probus Canada month, (31 years), we celebrated the occasion at the Naval Club…

Our speaker on February 7, 2018 was denturist Wayne Paget, who told us about his trip to Baffin Island to help the Inuit people, who survive in such a remote community, and he brought us some artifacts to look at, including a polar bear skull.

Peter Malkovsky is a retired professor of International Trade at Fleming College in Peterborough and has also lectured in USA, Mexico, Russia, China, Cuba, and other countries. He gave us a very interesting lecture on current world affairs at our…