Category Past Events

November 2019

Our November speaker was Diane Dupuy, brilliant speaker and President and Founder of Famous People Players (FFP), the Internationally renowned Theatre Company Canada will speak to us. FFP is unique in that its talented Players have developmental challenges. Diane has…

October 2019

On October 2, 2019 Bill Lockington presented us with a slide show depicting his experiences while visiting the Campbell River area in British Columbia.

September 2019

On September 4, 2019, speaker David Patterson spoke about his passion for correcting myths he believes have been embedded in our education regarding the achievements of the indigenous civilizations that existed in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans…

June 2019

On June 5, 2019, City planners Milpin Nguyen and Brad Appleby discussed the City of Peterborough Official Plan. Their presentation included city growth, land use, natural and cultural heritage, public consultation, subdivisions, traffic and transportation, current road conditions and East City development.

May 2019

London, England born, war bride, Yvonne Leahy, was our guest speaker on May 1, 2019. Yvonne met her husband, Joseph Leahy of Douro, when he was serving overseas, during the war. They were at a dance when they first spotted…

March 2019

Award-winning journalist Sean Mallen played to a packed house on March 16, 2019. He was a reporter for Global News for many years. His book, Falling for London is the hilarious and touching memoir...

November 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.

October 2018

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.

September 2018

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…

June 2018

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.