The PROBUS Club of Applewood
Mississauga
Dinner Clubs


Dinner Club A meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Dinner Club B meets the 4th Tuesday of each month
Dinner Club C meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Dinner Club D meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
Dinner Club E meets the 4th Wednesday of each month
Dinner Clubs F meets the 3rd Thursday of each month
Dinner Club G meets the 4th Thursday of each month
Luncheon Club H meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Luncheon Club J meets the 4th Thursday of each month

This is one of the best attended regular social activities in our club with almost half of our members and their spouses or partners participating. We currently have 11 groups meeting monthly at nearby restaurants. This is a great activity to meet and socialize with other members of Applewood PROBUS as well as to experience new places to eat. In turn, group members host the others at a restaurant they have previously visited. Afterwards, the host sends a note to the Applecore to comment on the experience and advise if he would or would not recommend the restaurant to others. We publish a list of those recommendations annually. It should be noted that joining a group does not require attendance at every monthly outing. Anyone wishing to join a group meeting on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening should contact Roy Hicks.
   
How to submit a report
One email with pictures and reports will make it to both the newsletter and the website.
Please submit them as soon as possible.
Photos and videos from more than one member are OK.
Send to: applepro805@gmail.com
 
H - January  2025

Group H gathered for lunch on Wednesday, January 8, at Earl’s Kitchen+Bar,199 North Queen Street, near Sherway Gardens. The date was a week later than usual to avoid New Year’s Day. Apart from Eric and Brenda Smith who are in Costa Rica, we had full attendance – Bob Martin, Kathy Baxter, Jim and Johanna McKee, Doug and Angela Brien, Roy Hicks, and host Bob Weese. The restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible. The food was very good and the discussion was lively, but the piped-in music was louder than ideal (though somewhat better after we asked for it to be turned down).  

Bob Weese
E - November  2024

Marty Wanat hosted his Probus Dinner Group E in November at Beaumont Kitchen located at Sherway Gardens and all were in attendance.

It was a first time visit to this spot for the other members and a nice surprise.  Parking was a challenge due to early Christmas shoppers but it is normally plentiful outside the doors of the restaurant. 

We were delighted to find out wine is half price on Wednesdays!  The food was very good and the Harvest style table made for easy conversation. 

An enjoyable evening was had by all. 


Marty Wanat
G - November 28, 2024
Our November 28 dinner group G met at Franico's Restaurant on Lorne Park Road.

Eight of us enjoyed the food and lively conversations particularly as one of the ladies brought a male friend to keep John from becoming known as "John and the Ladies" in this group G.

John Mark
H - November 13, 2024
We assembled at 1 PM to enjoy a fine variety of food choices prepared by Bobby's Hideaway in Port Credit. Bobby's came well recommended and earned our praise again.

The pictured attendees were Angela and Doug Brien, Brenda and Eric Smith, Bob Martin, Bob Weese, Jim and Johanna McKee, and Roy Hicks. Kathy Baxter unfortunately couldn't attend.

Jim McKee
F - October 2024
Dinner Group F met  at the Chelsea Restaurant for the October dinner.

Alan treated us well and the  dinner was delicious. 

Attending were  Ray and Anne Thompson, John and Ann Allan, Jack and Marie Doney.


Doug Johnston
K- September 26, 2024

It was a lovely evening at the Chelsea Restaurant, we had our own room so could hear everyone very well…lots of laughs and good fun were had by all.

In attendance were: Hosts Elsa and Joyce, Fran Corkhill, Joan Goedvolk, Jim  Hoyt, Cathy and John Mark, Dianne Stephens and Mary, guest of Elsa.

Missing were Melody and George, but we hope to have them with us next month.

A thank you to John, for taking the picture and therefore not being in it!

Denis Bailey
E - September 25, 2024

Members of Dinner Club E had our first meeting on Wednesday, September 25, at La Scala Ristorante. Present were Bob and Jane Whitehead, Marty and Frances Wanat, Craig and Shirley Tyers, and Denis and Carolyn Bailey. Ron and Lorraine Linklater were away on holiday and will join us at our next meeting.

La Scala is a small restaurant located in a combined industrial-commercial area in eastern Mississauga. It serves gourmet-style Italian food in a quiet environment that facilitates low-volume conversation. The group discussion was broad and was concentrated on the members’ experiences on their recent travels, which included trips to Scotland and the Iberian Peninsula. The food was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive.

It was a pleasant and welcoming first meeting of the group, and we look forward to the next meeting in October.

Denis Bailey
A - June 4, 2024

Our group meet for our last dinner on June 4th. Unlike the original last supper we did not recline on the floor but instead sat in very comfortable seats in a lovely private area of The Bramble Gastropub in The Kingsway. The private area provided an environment conducive to good conversation.

In the picture are Bob Weese, Joyce and Peter Delves, Linda and Ken Foxcroft, Roy Hicks, Bob Martin, Brenda and Don Gibson.

Don Gibson
J- May 17 , 2024

For the 1st time in a very long while, 13 of us went to SOLSTICE, an Italian restaurant in CLARKSON. 

At one time Solstice was the  preferred location for Applewood Probus special dinner events.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals.  Quality was excellent, portions were generous, service was prompt, and the bright decor has been updated from what we remember.

Definately worth a visit, esp. if you have not been there for a while !Bob Weese


Ron Kawchuk
E - April 17, 2024

After a one-month hiatus, due entirely to a communications fumble on the part of certain newbies, Dinner Group E sampled the menu at Clarkson Mediterranean Bistro on the evening of April 17. The verdict from Victor and Mary Fornasier, Brian and Joyce Mittler, Judy and Stu Hutchison, Don and Myrna Hendry: Delectable!
(The Walters and Allans were unable to make it.)
By happy coincidence, another Applewood Probus group had also chosen the Clarkson Bistro on that evening. Dinner Group E won the bun fight.

Don Hendry
A - April 2, 2024

Dinner Group A met on Tuesday, April 2 at Rogues Restaurant, a lovely Italian
restaurant on Dundas Street West just east of Erin Mills Parkway.

Several of us had dined there before, but not for some years. We were a smaller group than usual – Bob Martin, Kathy Baxter, Ken and Linda Foxcroft, Roy Hicks, and host Bob Weese. Don and Brenda Gibson and Peter and
Joyce Delves were not able to join us.

We each started with soup, salad or muscles and followed up, in most cases, with an
interesting pasta course. Many enjoyed a glass of the red wine recommended by the Foxcrofts’ wine importer son, a lovely Lotus from California.

A good time was had by all!

Bob Weese
G - March  2024

On Wed. Mar. 20, Dinner Group G met at Peter’s on Eglinton.

We all enjoyed our meals and everybody carried a doggy bag home with leftovers.

The nice big windows provided light for most of the night which made the ambiance enjoyable.

The host was Gil and Frances Clay.

Gil Clay
J - February  2024

Dinner Group J met on Thursday, February 15 at The Open Cork Restaurant, hosted by Brian and Gladys Howitt.

We all enjoyed our surroundings and delicious meals, while discussing various topics

Present were Bruce and Ester Calder, Ron and Andrea Kawchuk, Barry and Alverna Metcalfe, Eric and Brenda Smith, Bill and Lea Halliwell
Absent were Allison and Reg Perkin and Susanne Bray who had other commitments.

Brian Howitt
H - January  2024

Five members of Group H enjoyed a lunch rather than a dinner at La Scala Ristorante, 2601 Matheson Blvd. We chose to have a lunch rather than a dinner because of the unpredictable winter weather and the difficulty driving in dark evenings.

The attending members were Rod and Sybil McLeod, Denis and Carolyn Bailey, and Craig Tyers. Craig’s wife Shirley was absent hosting a book club. Also unable to join us were Doug and Marilyn Johnston and Bob and Sharon Topping.

The food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient. We were seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant that made conversation easy. We had a wide-ranging discussion that included international affairs and foreign travel, particularly to Portugal.

Denis Bailey