Join Probus Club of Sidney, BC, where retired and semi-retired individuals connect through monthly meetings, events, and diverse interest groups. Enjoy fellowship and expand your interests with like-minded members in a welcoming, non-profit community. Experience the vibrant spirit of Probus and make lasting friendships today.
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At Probus Club of Sidney, we connect retired individuals through engaging speakers, events and interest groups. Join us to explore new interests and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded people. Become a member today and enrich your social life!
May 12 (Theatre): Meeting the Wildfire Challenge: The Promise of Ecological and Socio-economic Resiliency
Fire is an essential ingredient for healthy forests. Extensive community and economic infrastructure on the same landscape has required human-induced fire suppression which not only disrupts nature’s ecology but promotes the potential for catastrophic fires as we build more infrastructure on the landscape and climate change drives drier and hotter summers.
Suppression, as a principal strategy for wildfire management, begs rethinking.
This presentation explores new ideas and approaches in the name of “resilience” that are being actively explored by researchers, policymakers and firefighters to address ever-increasing wildfire catastrophes. “Resilience” is a concept founded in an understanding that fire is both a constructive and destruct
Read more about the speakers here
New Members Welcome
Are you looking for an opportunity to make new friends, expand or deepen your range of interests, or simply to enjoy the company of others? Membership is available for either individuals or couples! There are over 4,000 Probus clubs worldwide, 250 clubs in Canada and over 48 in BC.
Each month, we feature selected speakers to present a range of topics at the monthly meetings, held at the Mary Winspear Centre. Various activities are also available, such as barbeques, theatre visits, wine club, current events and dining out.
Embrace new friendships and shared passions!
Join us for inspiration and connection.
Our Services
Events and Activities
VISIT to the SIDNEY FIRE HALL
A Presentation on Emergency Preparedness and a Tour of the Facility
Community Safety Building, 2245 Oakville Avenue
TUESDAY, MAY 19 10:00 – 12.00pm
Register by Monday, May 11
with Marnie Dennis (marniedennis@shaw.ca)
BC Legislature Dining Room and BC Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibit
On Tuesday, March 24, eighteen Probus members enjoyed an opportunity to meet with other members and to have lunch in the BC Legislative Dining Room in Victoria. The Dining Room is open to the public year round and offers a large menu at reasonable prices. Following lunch members made their way over to the BC Museum to take in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit. As always the pictures were amazing and chosen as the best out of over 60,000 entries from around the world.
Tour of Level Ground Coffee Thursday 19th February.
Our group of 17 was warmly welcomed by Stacy Toews founder and co owner with his wife Laurie who is company CEO
He gave us a presentation of how Level Ground operates, as an ethnically sourced business buying from countries like Peru Columbia Ethiopia Kenya Brazil and more, supporting thousands of small farmers enabling them to maintain a viable business.
Ended with coffee and treats very pleasant afternoon
Community Support
As a self-funded and non-political club, we focus on supporting one another and the local community, enhancing the quality of life for our members. Join us in making a positive impact together.
Currently we have 154 members. The new members this month are:
Diane MacKay
David MacDonald
John Schipper
Char De Reus
Please note the blue dot on their badge and welcome them to our club.
PROBUS GLOBAL
YouTube Channel
Have you watched recordings of PROBUS Global Zoom meetings and club videos from Canada, Ireland, and Australia on the PROBUS Global YouTube Channel lately?
Interest Groups
Become part of our interest groups that explore various hobbies and activities, allowing you to pursue your passions with like-minded individuals. Whether it's movies, current events, or wine tasting, engage in enriching experiences.
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