Probus Club of Ottawa Alta Vista

March 26th, George Laidlaw
The Joys of Canadian History

George comes to us well recommended by the North Grenville Probus Club where he gave this talk last fall. He is the author of 91 (yes 91!) books, mostly on history, and has spoken at nearly 400 retirement homes and 180 schools throughout Ontario. Many of his books are available at the Ottawa Library.

When we looked at the wide range George has covered we were at a loss to suggest which aspects he should focus on. After some consultation we decided on Canadian History as the opening theme followed by some excursions into matters older and further afield.

April 23rd, Guy Thatcher
The Pilgrims' Way

It's nearly 4 years since Guy Thatcher talked to us about his 'Journey of Days' from missing baggage (including his hiking boots) to the final steps into Santiago de Compostella. He told us about the people, the route, the places and the weather in his 34 day journey along the Camino de Santiago.

At the end of his talk he said that he would return to the Camino to cover the part that he had missed due to his baggage setting out on its own journey into the unknown. We asked if he would come back and tell us about it.

We are a 'Combined' Club. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month (except December - 2nd Wednesday). Meetings begin at 10:00 with a few minutes of announcements and then a speaker. Members start to arrive about 9:30 for coffee, cookies and chat (tea, Tim-bits and talk).

Meetings are at:

Gloucester Presbyterian Church
91 Pike Street

Pike Street runs north from Hunt Club just west of Conroy. The church is at the corner of Lorry Greenberg and Pike. Parking lot entrances are off Pike.

... to stimulate thought, interest and participation in activities at a time in life when it is easy to become complacent and self-centred.

Guests and Visitors from other Clubs are welcome.