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Probus Club of Trent Hills celebrates Probus month

By Sue Dickens

Campbellford – An association of active retirees that have joined together to form clubs around the world, Probus Clubs everywhere are celebrating Probus Month in March and the Trent Hills club is no different. There are 237 active Probus clubs in Canada with 32,432 members and the Trent Hills club, which began in 2013, now has more than 160 members. “March is Probus month in Canada and clubs will be organizing events to recognize and promote Probus,” said President Alan Appleby. “Here in Trent Hills we are working towards a proclamation from council making it Probus Month in Trent Hills.” He will also be attending the Northumberland County council meeting on March 16 along with other Probus club presidents and members from the area to make a presentation about the association. “Probus month is a good opportunity to

reflect on what we are part of as the Probus Club of Trent Hills. From its beginnings in England in 1966, with a meeting of 42 Rotarians, Probus has grown to become a world-wide organization with over 4,000 clubs in 23 countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe on all continents,” he noted to members in the monthly newsletter. Appleby spoke about the beginnings of Probus in this country. Probus started in Canada with the Probus Club of Cambridge, on March 17, 1987. There are 246 clubs formed, of which 237 are active Probus Clubs except for Quebec and the three northern Territories. These 237 clubs have 32,735 members with an average membership of 138 people. “We are Club #233, one of nine in Northumberland County with a membership of 163,” Appleby commented. An example of the positive impact the club is having on this community’s retirees is the recent formation of special interest groups such as the new photog-

raphy club which has been set up with well known photographer Tony Crocker at the helm. As well “The Women’s Book Club” led by Mona Cooper is a going concern and looking for more members. At the same time the Probus club is always actively organizing outings for members such as a recent trip for “Lunch at Loyalist” where the food was prepared by the students of the Loyalist Culinary program. Upcoming trips include a day trip to the Hutchinson House Museum in Peterborough on March 12 with a tour and lunch included and trip to Victoria Hall in Cobourg in April to see the new Mel Brooks’ musical, Young Frankenstein. Always eager for an outing and get-together, the members are already planning their summer picnic to be held in July. The Probus Club of Trent Hills meets the second Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at St. John’s United Church hall and a guest speaker is usually featured.

Valentine’s weekend events in Marmora

volunteers and diners dressed up in to take the family out once a month red to celebrate the occasion. At $9.50 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The next Sunday Marmora – In addition to several pri- for adults and $4.50 for children, it re- brunch at the Marmora Legion will be vate celebrations of love and caring in ally is a great deal. This is a great way held on March 13. the area, Marmora social groups hosted three events throughout the town over the Valentine’s weekend. Friday evening saw the Marmora Fair Board hold their Valentine’s dance at the Legion. This was one of the many fundraisers being held for the fall fair in September. Saturday evening, the Marmora Youth Group gathered at the senior school for their Frost Fest. With games, snacks, and many more activities, the monthly get-together allows youth of Marmora and area to have fun in a safe enjoyable atmosphere. Grades 6-12 were invited. The event was sponsored by Youth Unlimited, the Marmora Free Methodist and Marmora Pentecostal churches. Sunday’s monthly Legion brunch was once again a great hit with their Valentine’s brunch at the Marmora Legion featured a great many delicious homemade desserts to Valentine’s theme, both in the deco- take home. Here, Maxine Bell shows some tasty pink cupcakes all ready to go. Photo by Margriet rations, the desserts and many of the Kitchen

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Marmora Business Association reviews the SnoFest downtown celebration By Margriet Kitchen Marmora – The William Shannon Room at the Marmora library was the scene of some lively discussion Feb. 8, as members examined the results of the SnoFest activities on Forsyth St. this year. Responsibility of the weekend’s activities have been split with the actual races being with the original SnoFest Committee, and the Business Association taking on the entertainment, displays, foods, and children’s activities. Overall, it was determined that this first year for the new format was popular with the public, particularly the Little Nippers’ Race. Discussion regarding further merchant involvement, and a shortened time for the activities will be continuing as plans progress for the 2017 celebration. International Women’s Day has been declared to be Women’s’ Week in Marmora & Lake from March 1-8. The grand opening will be held at 9 a.m. March 1 at Flowers By Sue, with Deputy-Mayor Linda Bracken and Councillor Elaine Jones. Businesses, both home-based and downtown will be asked to display a purple ribbon decoration in support of Women’s Week. The Marmora B.A. annual breakfast will be held April 18 at a loca-

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tion to be announced. Thunder In the Park, a fundraiser for the B.A., is being planned for this summer with a possible change of venue. The organizers have some exciting new ideas for this year, with a full day of activities anticipated. In planning this year’s executive, it was felt that the group should stay casual with the whole group being more directly involved in planning and execution of ideas and programming. Cathy Jones of the Marmora Historical Foundation is working on the Easter Egg Hunt, and expects the activities to be more concentrated in a smaller, less widespread downtown area this year, especially so the smaller children don’t have to travel too far. Lorraine Gibson-Alcock has stepped down as secretary of the association after almost a year of service. She was thanked for all her hard work. Lin Walker has stepped down as chairperson, since she has retired from her business, Possibilities. Cassidy Street and Jim Olive of Dan’s Custom Cycle have volunteered to take over secretarial/ website duties. The next Marmora Business Association meeting is scheduled for March 14 in the William Shannon Room.

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