Hanover Area PROBUS Club Established September, 2014 www.hapc.ca March 2018

The first year of the provost golf club was a huge success. It was a sketchy start in May with many cancellations due to soggy conditions. But by June and July we were golfing regularly. A different course each week, whenever we could arrange a good deal! Courses played included Black Horse, Highland Glen, Pike Lake, Northern Dunes and Saugeen. In August we began to replay course favourites. Although our group size varied from 4 to 18, good time was always guaranteed. We plan to play throughout September and into October if weather permits. It was a fantastic season! Consider joining us next year.

Shirley, Marie, Judy

Management Committee

President –Lorna Eadie-Hocking Be a Friend. Bring a Friend. Past President – Betty Perkins

Our next General Meeting will take place

First Vice President – Lynda Taylor Basilij on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in the

Second Vice President – Joel Côté Lions Den, P&H Centre at 10:00 a.m.

Secretary – Jan Stocovaz

Treasurer – Bev Hambly Our next Management Committee Meeting

Programme Chair – Joe Craig, Linda Vallie will take place on Tuesday April 3,

Membership Chair – Frances Agnew at 9:30 a.m.

Communications - Allan Simpson

Activity Group Chair–Susan Leidel

Greeter – Mona Duffy See our newsletters on the national website:

Hospitality – Pat Butler, Karen Farrow www.probus.org/5ontario.htm

Take Note: Our next General Meeting has been moved forward to the FIRST Wednesday in the month. This change is due to the March Winter Break when the P&H Centre will be providing activities throughout the week for the younger set. Welcome into our Club the following new members: Bonnie Boyle sponsored by Leona Hutton, Gerry Lynch sponsored by Brian Zettler, Brenda Lynch sponsored by Mary Zettler, Lyle Pfeffer sponsored by Wayne Pfeffer, and Diane Lang sponsored by Darlene Wilston. Join whichever of 24 activity groups may interest you. Ours is a very welcoming and open Club. In order to keep our membership aware of activities in our communities that may be of interest, the Management Committee decided to mount a bulletin board with pins. Members can post events here in the upcoming month. The Town of Hanover invited our PROBUS Club to send representatives to a series of discussion groups, focusing on future plans over the next 15 years. Focus workshops were run dealing with various themes: recreation, sports, arts, and culture. Our views with a seniors’ perspective were sought while the younger generations were also well represented.

Speaker Presentations: Bruce Grey Mentorship – Greg Dow

Greg Dow of Bruce Grey Mentorship accompanied by Ted Filsinger (mentor) were

introduced by Linda Vallie.

Bruce Grey Mentorship was established in 2015 when the area Big Brothers Big Sisters

organization folded. Their official launch was in 2017 when they began to accept

applications with a mandate to reach families in need in Hanover. They are following the

philosophy of “It takes a Village to Raise a Child”. Mentors are screened and trained to

fill a void in families where one, or both parents are absent. At this time there are 16

mentees and 11 active mentors. Monthly group programmes are offered as well as

small community events where mentors and mentees enjoy bi-weekly activities of

special interest to the individuals. The goal is to fill the gaps in the community and

support the parent.

Current needs for the organization include positions on the Board of Directors, mentors

(particularly men) and fund raising volunteers. The two current fundraising events for

the organization are Curling For Kids and a Lip Sync Battle.

Greg introduced Ted Filsinger who has been a mentor since 1991, mentoring four boys.

He recounted some anecdotes from the time he has spent with his mentees. This spring,

he will be travelling south to share in the destination wedding of one of his earliest

mentees. He has a real enthusiasm for the role of mentor and his relationship with his

mentees and enthusiastically encouraged anyone interested to consider joining the

organization.

Speaker Greg Dow Linda Vallie shows Greg our appreciation.

Bluewater Radio, Andy McBride Bob Farrow thanks Andy.

Bluewater Radio – Andy McBride

Bob Farrow introduced our guest speaker, Andy McBride, General Manager for

Bluewater Radio.

Originally from Scotland, Andy was thrown into farming at age 16 when his father died.

He eventually sold the farm and came to Canada. He ended up in Walkerton for health

reasons related to a strain of E Coli and became involved with Bluewater Radio.

In 1929, a proposal to set up a radio station in Hanover was unsuccessful and resulted in

CKNX being established in Wingham. It wasn’t until 2001 that we finally had our radio

station. Bluewater Radio was incorporated with the assistance of a $25,000 grant and an

Ontario Trillium Grant. The station now has 50 volunteers, 20 on-air personalities and

250 watts of power. Andy stated that the radio station tries to appeal to everyone and

has an open door policy with a programme that appeals to our slightly older

demographic. He offered praise for the full support offered to the radio station by the

Town of Hanover. Music is of course a large part of radio and royalties for songs played

total approximately $3,500 per year.

Andy encouraged individuals to drop in and see for themselves the workings of the radio

station. Volunteers are always welcome. At this time they are looking for help in the

office working the phones. Bluewater Radio can be found at 93.1 FM with a Canadian

content of at least 40%

Following the guest speakers we had our We Share/You Share draw with $106.00 won

by Michelle Napper. Congratulations Michelle!

Guest on February 14th: Ken Duffy, newly retired, was introduced by his wife Mona

Duffy.

Lock your doors

The following article was submitted by one of our members following a home break-in. Last evening Feb 16/18 I went to bed at midnight as I had been watching the Olympic Games. At 1:45 am I awoke to a young woman talking to me at the side of my bed, in my locked home. At first I thought it was a bad dream but quickly realized this was a real person in my bedroom. I asked her as calmly as I could who she was and how she got into my home. She gave me her name and said my door had been unlocked. My door is never unlocked. I got out of bed and “ suggested” we go to the kitchen. Making sure I picked up my cordless phone we did that and I called 911 while we talked. This young woman was higher than a kite and she had attempted a rear door before gaining entrance by reaching inside a mail opening to the inner part of my house and feeling around for a key which was there. Not easy, but she did it and did it quietly. She entered my home, walked past my closed bedroom door, and turned down the bed in the spare bedroom. She took off her boots but before retiring she decided to tell me ( or who ever was in that first bedroom) that she was there, so I would not be frightened in the morning. Likely she was the kindest intruder I have come across, but what if it had not been so, what if she or he had wanted more or in that condition, harmed me. WHAT IF! There is a serious drug problem in this town. An officer informed me of our system, that will put her on the street again shortly, will set a court date a year from now and in the end let her off. The police commended me for my calm manner in handling the situation, said it was not the normal, but then, neither am I, BUT I was anything but calm inside and as I write this I have been up since 1:45 a.m. but I cannot relax enough to close my eyes. Be safe, lock your doors, and hope it does not happen to you

Lynda Taylor-Basilij chaired our meeting. Dale Traversy and Sandra Howes

Motivational Speaker in March

CJ Calvert is the author of "Living an Exceptional Life" and Founder and President of Calvert Training. He is a highly sought-after professional speaker. When Fortune 500 organizations want to inspire their staff, they call CJ Calvert. CJ speaks on a daily basis before world-class organizations such as IBM, Microsoft, Bank of Montreal and The Co-Operators. He has made presentations to more than 40,000 people. A prolific writer, CJ has authored dozens of Wellness seminars. He is an accomplished ghost author for prominent business people and professional athletes. CJ has written 5 books. In his spare time, his is an award-winning amateur bodybuilding champion, enjoys symphony composition, playing the piano, and rock climbing. He makes his home in Toronto.

C.J. Calvert Inga Bruschke and Bob Farrow

Thanks to Larry Howes for photos taken at the General Meeting, and to scribe Jan Stovocaz for the articles on our guest speakers.

Did you know? We now have the schedule of the Film Festival, thanks to the Bruce Grey Film Society and Pat Butler. Learn more about each film at BGFS.ca

. April 20 .. April 21 Lady Bird Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool 7.30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Box office opens at 7.00 p.m. Box office opens at 7:00 p.m. Paramount Theatre Paramount Theatre April 22 Loving Vincent Single tickets @ $10.00 each. 1.30 p.m. Ticket package @ $27.00 Box office opens at 1.00 p.m. Available at the box office the day of Paramount Theatre the featured film. Farm Credit Canada is coming to Hanover’s P&H Centre on Tuesday March 20, offering a seminar, free, from 1 – 4 p.m. Unlock profitability in your farm operation by preparing a risk management plan. Identify the types of risk and learn how to manage them. If interested, register with the Town of Hanover. Game Club met at Hanover’s Giddy Goblin for a stimulating game of Ticket to Ride. Host and owner, Jen Heerema, introduced the game, suitable for up to 5 players. Peter copped the top score after about 90 minutes of play. Next new board game will take place at the Giddy Goblin on Wednesday March 21st. Contact Joan Roseborough.

Peter Dalton, Susan Leidel, Jill Dalton, Joan Roseborough, and Allan Simpson

Rose Côté and Linda Scully Dan Hobler and Georgia Kreager Greg Dow PROBUS TRAVEL GROUP As has become the custom, group members met over lunch

at Cravings on Tuesday, February 20th. There were thirty four members present. Peter and Jill Dalton shared highlights of their fifteen day trip to China with Sinorama.

The following items were shared and discussed:

The Blue Jays game Bus Trip has been cancelled due to low numbers.

Come From Away Bus Trip, May 30 – tickets will be distributed on the bus the day of the trip.

PROBUS Summer Picnic will be held Wednesday, July 11 at the Mildmay Rotary Park. Please mark this date on your calendar. More details will be shared in the May and June newsletters.

Phantom of the Opera is playing at the Mirvish Theatre June 3 – 30. A minimum of twenty four participants are required to book a bus. Please contact Marg Wettlaufer if you are interested in travelling to Toronto to see the performance.

Orillia Boat Cruise Bus Trip is in the planning stages for September 2018. The cost TBD based on number attending and whether participants are interested in lunch cruise, theatre performance, or evening dinner cruise.

Sunny Portugal participants are to note if intending to take along a cell phone or ipad/tablet, check to see if your electronic has on it 100-240V – you will only require an adaptor to recharge them. However, blow-dryers, curling irons, and straighteners require a converter.

PLEASE NOTE: The planning of many events is time sensitive, such as the Blue Jays game. It was agreed that a response is to be made within one week.

The next PROBUS Travel Group meeting will be on Tuesday, April 24 – 11:30am at Cravings Family Restaurant.

Sunny Portugal, Here We Come!

Craft Group Happenings

Seven PROBUS group members gathered at Bev Morgan’s Art Studio to paint two watercolour Greeting Cards. We are fortunate to have access in our small community to such a gifted artist.

The following event is coming up in April. Please sign up by contacting Rose Côté (joro.cote@hotmail.ca or 519-364-6707) as soon as possible) – only 4 spaces left.

Jewelry Making – lead by Rose Côté Tuesday, April 3, 1:30 - 3:30pm – at Côté Residence, Hanover Cost: $6.50 - to cover the cost of supplies only Maximum: 10 participants Participants will be making a cuff bracelet, flower pendant necklace, and a pair of earrings - using pop tabs, metallic cord, wire, beads, etc. FYI Craft Fair & Bake Sale -Saturday April 21, 2018, 8:00am – 2:00pm - Hanover Legion Just for Women/Just for Fun - Big Sisters/Big Brothers of Mount Forest Fundraiser -one day event consisting of three 90 minute workshops -choose from a wide range of topics, interests, and make and take workshops -click on the following link for more infromation https://northwellington.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/just-women-just-fun/ -select - JFW 2018 Registration Form – final for a complete list of the twenty-one workshops -a number of PROBUS members have already registered. For those interested in car pooling a list can be organized at the April PROBUS meeting.

d Save the environment And bring your mug If you like.