Past Events
         
 
Beer Tasting
February 24, 2025

It had been a few years since we had been to Cameron’s Brewery on Invicta Drive in Oakville, so it was time for a return visit. Once again we were treated to a warm welcome from the owner, Clint Israel, and his very friendly and knowledgeable team.

They treated us to a unique tour of their facilities; stopping at various stations along the production cycle to explain each process and to give us a taste of much of their product line. The tastings consisted of: Good Trip IPA, Amber Red Ale, Captain’s Log Lager, Rocket Science Light IPA and the piece de la resistance, their rich and creamy Black Forest Lager. The first 4 of the above are available in cans but the Black Forest, only in growlers.

Their product line includes other beers, including some seasonal sours and session ales. They offer a great “in house deal” of a case of 25 beers for $55.

A bit of a disappointment was the food. We ordered pizza from the Dominoes around the corner from the brewery and although it came on time and relatively warm, it was terribly expensive for what we got. The serving size was very small and very pricey. Their largest pizzas were 16”, not party size, and were priced at between $30 and $40 per pizza. I am used to getting a great, large deluxe pizza from Pizzaville for less than $25. Pizza goes great with beer, so we will be more selective next time.

David Litner & John Mark
         
 
Water Treatment Plant Tour
February 20, 2024

The City of Mississauga provided a very interesting tour of the Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant On February 20, 2025 for our Probus Club and spouses.  Our large group of 25, decked out in hardhats and safety vests, was divided up into two groups to learn about the facility. Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko accompanied us on the tour.  It is a modern, highly efficient plant with the newest technology to ensure our drinking water is of the highest quality.  It was an enjoyable and enlightening visit to the plant. 

 
 
         
 
 
Tour of the Weather Network
January 28, 2025

The tour took place January 28th on a clear and sunny day. Twenty one Probus members and spouses enjoyed the look behind the scenes of the workings of the network. We got to meet and question Weather Network meteorologists and try our hand at weather broadcasting in front of the green screen. Our group is forecasting sunnier days ahead!

         
Christmas Lunch - - Markland Wood Golf Club
December 5, 202
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On December 5, the annual Christmas Lunch was held at the Markland Wood Golf Club, the same venue as last year. 

There were 53 members/spouses in attendance who enjoyed the fine food, good service and general friendship.  Dayle Acorn handled the gift draw and Randy Wanat drew the lucky number for his lovely gift basket. 

A good event all around!
 
         
 
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
October 22, 2024

On October 22nd several couples from Applewood Probus club travelled to Cambridge to see Drayton Theatre's production of "A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder". 

Prior to this event, arrangements were made to meet for lunch at the Foundry Tavern, just a few minutes walk to the theatre.  We had 30 people attend the show and 24 people gathered for a tasty lunch.  With appetites satiated, we were able to sit back and enjoy this show that won a Tony Award in 2014 for Best Musical. 

In brief, the show is set in 1907, London England where the audience finds penniless clerk Monty Navarro, who is delighted to learn that he is eighth in line for an earldom in the esteemed D'Ysquith family.  Figuring the odds of outliving his predecessors are slight, he sets off down a sinister path knocking off his relatives one by one with his sights set on the family title & fortune. 

This was an amusing whodunit, complete with glorious period costumes and marvelous vocals.  Once again, Drayton Entertainment did not disappoint!  And the gorgeous weather made for a great day trip away!

All in all, this outing proved to be another great theatre day for Applewood Probus.  Hoping even more of our group will consider joining us next year...stay tuned! 


Don Wilkinson
         
Toronto Blue Jays
July 25, 2024

Twenty in total attended the Jays game on July 25 with the Tampa Bay Rays. It was not a good outcome as the Jays lost 13-0. 

So, look forward to next year.

Kent
         
Little Canada Excursion
May 29, 2024
                                              
We all travelled by Go Train and/or subway to tour Toronto's number 1 tourist attraction located in downtown Toronto at Yonge and Dundas Streets. Aptly named Little Canada, it is a display of various regions of Canada in miniature.

There are many moving parts including trains, cars, people and even rocking boats in the Charlottetown Harbour. Expansion of the layout is on a continuing basis with work started on the West Coast and Far North. Everything is developed in-house and a stop to talk to a couple of model makers is a must.

You can even be "Littlized" and put somewhere of your choice on the display.

After about 2 hours we, (17 of us), gathered for lunch at Jack Astor's restaurant on the 4th floor.

John Mark

         
 
Guide Dog Tour
March 12, 2024

Our group had an interesting and educational tour at the Guide Dog Training Centre - Oakville Lions Foundation of Canada Facilities.

It was wonderful to learn of the collective efforts that so many people play in training dogs to assist people with various impairments to

be able to navigate the world with greater independence.