In This Issue
President's Message
General Meeting December 2
Probus Annual Christmas Party
January Meeting is Back
Time to Renew
TED Talks News
November Speaker
Quiz Night November 23
UPCOMING - In your PROBUS
UPCOMING - In your Community
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Issue: #10
December 2016
President's Message                    Next Meeting is Friday Dec.2nd 9:15 AM
 Happy Holidays or as I would prefer..... Merry Christmas!  It's just around the corner and, as we kick-start the festive season, it's important to remember the best part of this whole time includes being with friends...

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GENERAL MEETING: Dec.2nd              Holiday Get-Together

It's time once again to dig out those tacky Christmas sweaters and holiday ties!
We hope to see as many of you as possible for our Christmas/Holiday Social Meeting.
 No speaker this month but there will be lots of goodies and Christmas cheer. Also,
 expect a few little challenges. Mostly, it's a chance for us to get together with Probus friends
 and begin celebrating The Season!

PS: If you plan to attend the Probus Christmas Party on Dec.7th,
and have not yet paid, please bring your cheque to the meeting or contact Kim
 at kcr@telus.net to make arrangements.         
PROBUS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY - December 7th

'Tis the Season!  If you haven't already done so, be sure to sign
 up for this grand Annual Event. It's a time to dress up and get
together with Probus friends to enjoy an elegant Christmas 2008 buffet and a very special evening.  And, yes, guests are welcome!
 
Click here to sign-up

Hear Ye, Hear Ye:  January Probus Meetings have been re-instated!

Now, instead of having those January blues, you can come to a Probus General Meeting on January 6th, 9:15, St. Mary's Hall, same as always.

 Our new Speaker chair, Robert Grose has come up with an inspiring speaker for us:

 Barb Ashmead from Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs Society.

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  PROBUS Membership Renewal Time! 

Please bring your 2017 membership renewal form and
cheque to the Friday, Dec.2nd  PROBUS meeting.

For membership cost and to download the form from our website click here... 
More News on  SIG TED Talks

Animated discussions on the Future of Genetics were held in
two homes in November.  Our TED group is indeed up and running
and will be ready to resume in January with more interesting topics. 
TED
For more information about this Special Interest  Group
and how to join...

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November 6th Speaker: Nestor Gayowsky  Ukraine since 2014 

 Nestor Gayowsky spoke to a packed house on the topic of establishing
democracy in Ukraine and what has transpired there since the 2014 revolution.

Russia's actions in that country's story is a critical element and Nestor's talk
came only four days before our neighbour to the South surprised us all
 by electing as their President a purported friend of Vladimir Putin! 
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 Trivia Quiz Night November 23
1. What country does the poinsettia originate from?
 2. Which store used the slogan "Give it to me, I am worth it!"? 

These were a couple of the 54 questions posed by Linda Burrows to the 32 Probus Members who attended an evening of fun and friendly rivalry at Nanoose Library.

To find out the answers to these questions...  

  
UPCOMING - In your PROBUS

 Mark Your Calendar: 

 

December 2 - General Meeting and Holiday Get-together 

December 7 -Probus Annual Christmas Party at Faiwinds Clubhouse

January 6 - General Meeting 

 

For most events more than one month away, details will follow.

Click on each event in the calendar for more information. 
UPCOMING - In your COMMUNITY

 Check your local papers for news of the many upcoming Holiday craft shows, carol sings and other Christmas events in the community.