PROBUS Club of Mississauga Centre

Looking Up Our Family Tree
2025-06-19 08:55 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8, Canada
Tracing family roots back through generations can help a person connect more deeply with a sense of self by learning about their family’s past. Whether your ancestors were politicians, soldiers, settlers or servants, they lived the action and passion of their times, but, how does one go about “Looking up our family tree” to discover who our ancestors were.
Our own Probus club member Saskia Wijngaard has been studying genealogy since she was 16. And now she is offering us a wonderful opportunity by launching the “LOOKING UP OUR FAMILY TREE” event. Whether your new to traveling on this genealogy road of discovery, OR perhaps have already travelled down this road but have reached a dead end, Saskia is here to guide you.
WHEN: THURSDAY JUNE 19 2025
TIME: 8:55 AM: Meet on platform of Clarkson GO station (for 9:08 train)
10-15 – 12:15 Research: Meet Saskia at Toronto Reference Library, 789 Young St. Toronto
12:30: LUNCH: Jack Astors (NE corner Young and Bloor) 7 min. walk from Library
Post lunch you can: return to the library to resume research OR return home on the Go Train.
COST: $10/person
Contact: Saskia Wijngaard (905-855-1558) swijngaard23@gmail.com
Mike Jansen (905-897-9048) mikejansen47@gmail.com`

Page Turners at II Fornello
2025-06-20 12:00 - 14:00
Page Turners June 20, 12:00 at Il Fornello for lunch and discussion. “When the World Fell Silent”

Mixed Cribbage #1 (Pub Crib)
2025-06-20 12:00 - 16:00
Mixed Cribbage #1 (Pub Crib):
Contact: Maureen Shaw
Phone: 647-384-7725; Email: shawmaureen149@gmail.com

Our group meets year-round on the third Friday of each month at a pub; those who wish first to enjoy lunch together, arrive at 12; those who just want to play crib, while quenching their thirst, come at 1, when play begins. We try to match up those who need a refresher with those who feel pretty confident. Games may have 2, 3 or 4 players, depending upon the needs of those who attend. Often, people will play 2 or 3 games, switching partners after each game so that we get to chat and play with a number of people. Please feel free to reserve your spot by calling or emailing me by the second Friday of any month (so I can reserve the correct number of seats).

Mahjongg
2025-06-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-14 13:00 - 16:00
Contact: Diane Bage: 905-824-6414 or Joyce Murdoch: 416-997-4019
The Mahjongg group meets every Monday afternoon. The four members take turns hosting. Spares are always needed and welcomed. Lessons available for a group of beginners!

The Fourth Chapter Book Club
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00

Gentlemen's Bridge #1
2025-06-24 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-01 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-08 14:00 - 16:30
Contact
Ross Dickie 416-234-8816
Gentlemen’s Bridge is held each Tuesday at 2:00 pm using Trickster.
If you are interested in being on the spare list please contact Ross.

Dinner at Wind Japanese & Thai Restaurant
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Wind Japanese & Thai Restaurant, 6485 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 1A6, Canada
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Wind Japanese & Thai Restaurant

Cribbage #2 (In Homes)
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00
Cribbage #2 (In Homes):
This group currently consists of 3 ladies who are playing on Tuesday evenings in each other’s
homes

Ladies' Bridge #1
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00
Contact: Sandy Turner Phone: 905-823-3533 Our Ladies Group was the first one organized by our PROBUS nearly 20 years ago. Eight devoted gals meet in the afternoons on the second Monday and last Tuesday of each month (Sept. to June). We have lots of laughter and fun as we play bridge.

Golf 9 hole
2025-06-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-09 09:30 - 12:00
Contact: Robin Fowler
Phone: 905-274-6858
The 9-hole Golfers meet each Wednesday between April & October at the Oakville Executive Golf Course at 4414 Forth Line, Oakville. Tee off times start at 9.30 am and, although carts are available, most walk the 2,700+ yards par 36 course. After the round many stay to enjoy lunch together. If you wish to play, please contact me by the prior Sunday, and arrive between 9.00 to 9.15 am so that foursomes can be organized.

Golf 18 Holes
2025-06-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-09 10:00 - 14:00

Ladies' Bridge #2
2025-06-26 13:00 - 16:00
Contact: Suzanne Pierce
Phone: 905-823-9870
The Ladies Bridge Group which meets on the 4th Thursday of the month has been established for many years. This group of eight ladies meets from September to June, with each member taking her turn to host the players at her home.

Mixed Bridge #2
2025-06-30 13:00 - 16:00
Contact: Carol Slater
Phone: 905-275-1756
Four couples meet on the last Monday of each month to test skills in bridge playing, to enjoy the tasty desserts and treats, to laugh and have fun with fellow PROBUS members and last but not least, to sip a wonderful glass of wine.

Mixed Bridge #1
2025-07-07 13:00 - 16:00
Contact: Barbara Saunders
Phone: 416-621-5475
Our group meets the first and third Monday of each month from 1:00 – 4:00. We take turns hosting and start with coffee, dessert, and conversation. We play from September till the end of June. In December and at the end of June we have a potluck lunch. Each member is responsible for getting a spare if they cannot play or are away.

PROBUS Monthly Meeting
2025-07-10 09:30 - 23:30

Guest Speaker: TBD
2025-07-10 10:30 - 11:30

Guest Speaker: Janet Somerville
2025-07-10 10:30 - 23:30
Guest Speaker: Janet Somerville
Topic: Martha Gelhorn – War correspondent and Hemingway’s 3rd wife
Janet Somerville has done extensive research on the novelist and pioneering war correspondent Martha Gelhorn and offers us a glimpse into her remarkable life. Due to her discoveries during her Gelhorn research, Somerville contributed to the ongoing esteemed Hemingway Letters project.
Somerville is fascinated by little-known narratives of legendary women. She lives in Toronto and has taught literature for 25 years. She served on the Pen Canada Board and chaired its Board as well as many benefits that featured writers including Diana Athill, Margaret Atwood, Roddy Doyle, Stephen King, Azar Nafisi, and Ian Rankin.
Her book about the pioneering war correspondent Martha Gelhorn, “Yours, for Probably Always was a Book” was named by Quill & Quire as one of the best books in 2019.

Topic: Martha Gelhorn – War correspondent and Hemingway’s 3rd wife
Janet Somerville has done extensive research on the novelist and pioneering war correspondent Martha Gelhorn and offers us a glimpse into her remarkable life. Due to her discoveries during her Gelhorn research, Somerville contributed to the ongoing esteemed Hemingway Letters project.
Somerville is fascinated by little-known narratives of legendary women. She lives in Toronto and has taught literature for 25 years. She served on the Pen Canada Board and chaired its Board as well as many benefits that featured writers including Diana Athill, Margaret Atwood, Roddy Doyle, Stephen King, Azar Nafisi, and Ian Rankin.
Her book about the pioneering war correspondent Martha Gelhorn, “Yours, for Probably Always was a Book” was named by Quill & Quire as one of the best books in 2019.

Digital Literacy Club
2025-07-11 09:30 - 11:30 | ZOOM

Book Worms Club at Mary Desjardine's home
2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00
Contact: Mary DesJardine,
Phone: 905-820-8275
The Book Worms meet at 10:00am on the first Friday of the month excluding July and August. The 11 members take turns hosting and try to choose books that are available at the library. The group makes suggestions about which books to read. We have a potluck Christmas party where we each share a book we have enjoyed.

Investment Club - Zoom Meeting
2025-07-14 09:30 - 12:00
Contact: Barbara Dodds
Phone: 905-849-5899
The Dream Catchers Investment Club consists of a group of members who wish to learn about and participate in buying and selling stocks that trade on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges. The group meets on the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. on ZOOM

Ladies' Bridge #1
2025-07-14 13:00 - 15:00
Contact: Barbara Dodds Phone: 905-849-5899 Our Ladies Group was the first one organized by our PROBUS nearly 20 years ago. Eight devoted gals meet in the afternoons on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (Sept. to June). We have lots of laughter and fun as we play bridge.
