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Speakers

Our July “Who am I” was Murray Coulter speaking about “What is a Country”.

Our July keynote speaker was Marzena Cran from Hamilton Health Sciences speaking on “Connect my Health”. ConnectMyHealth is a new digital health tool that provides you with an online, single access channel to view YOUR health records from participating hospitals in southwest Ontario.

You can sign up at https://info.connectmyhealth.ca/

Our August keynote speaker will be John Goodbun, manager of RBC investments. He will speak on Tariffs and their financial implications.

A Message from The Speakers Committee

Our Probus club continues looking for more members who want to share their Life Stories with everyone - because interesting speakers help to entertain and enlighten their friends - and also attract new members! It is easier than you think, and can be a lot of fun!!!

- Do you have a story about a fascinating project, or place you visited when you were working?

- Did you enjoy a super holiday experience somewhere (in the last 15 years) - that others would like to hear about?

- Do you have a weird or wonderful hobby that keeps you feeling young.

*** Contact Phil Thorne to volunteer for our ***

*** Spring Speaker Challenge ***

We "Double-Dog- Dare you" to step up to the mike and make some new friends! Help is available for showing photos, etc.

We would like to get more member participation in the content of the newsletter.

Sharing items of personal involvement that might also be of interest to other club members is encouraged.

Jokes for “The Lighter Side of Life” are also solicited!

Please email your contributions to

probusnewsletter22@gmail.com

August Birthdays

Brian Armstrong Paul Carter

Bill Cope Wayne Currah Dean Stewart Bruce Hartley

Jim Jones Tony Pallidino David Palmer John Richardson Phil Thorne Wayne Smith

Roy Vardy Doug Vincent

Woodstock Probus Social Club - Where Friends Meet

Join Our Community

Discover new friends and connect with like-minded individuals. Our community is open to all and offers a variety of events and activities.

Upcoming Activities

Special Events from Rob Bryant

The date for the Summer Social will be:

Thursday August 14th starts at 3:00pm and the meal is served at 5:00pm.

The place will be at the Sweaburg Lions Park Pavilion.

I am proposing that we have Pulled Pork from:

“Strodes BBQ and Deli ” located in Brantford.

Menu includes Pulled Pork and the sauce .

They passed on that this is Glutton Free

Baked Beans.

We are planning on the (smaller Hamburger sized buns) rather than the larger buns.

I will arrange for Glutton free buns if those requiring it let me know for numbers.

2 or 3 types of Salads

Desserts from local suppliers.

There will be a signup sheet at this month’s Probus meeting.

The cost will be $25.00 per person, and I will only be accepting CASH please. This starts as of this July’s meeting.

Thanks…. Rob Bryant 519-494-3621……………

Volunteer Opportunities

Make a difference in your community by volunteering for one of our many initiatives. Find purpose and fulfillment while giving back.

This month we feature Jerry’s One Liners!!!

1. A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean.
2. A British man is visiting Australia. The customs agent asks him, “Do you have a criminal record?” The British man replies, “I didn’t think you needed one to get into Australia anymore.”
3. What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.
4. Why do the French eat snails? They don’t like fast food.
5. What does the Loch Ness monster eat? Fish and ships.
6. Want to hear a Swedish joke? Never mind. There’s Norway I could Finnish it.
7. What do frogs eat in Paris? French flies.
8. How does every Russian joke start? By looking over your shoulder.
9. What kind of birds can you find in Portugal? Portuguese.
10. What is the most common scam in Egypt? Pyramid schemes.
11. What happened to the American who went to the hospital with a broken leg? He went broke.
12. Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way.
13. Why do bagpipe players walk while they play? To get away from the noise.
14. How was copper wire invented? Two Scotsmen fighting over a penny.
15. Why is it hard to make friends in Antarctica? Because you can’t break the ice.
16. Ever since my girlfriend moved to Siberia things haven’t been the same. She’s so cold and distant.
17. Did you hear about the Pole who thought his wife was trying to kill him? On her dressing table, he found a bottle of “Polish Remover.”
18. I’ve heard that Argentina is starting to get a little colder… In fact, it’s bordering on Chile.

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Join Woodstock Probus Social Club for Unforgettable Experiences

A Message from President Arie Markvoort

REMINDER!! REMINDER!! It’s that time Again DUES ARE NOW DUE!

Speakers

A Message from The Speakers Committee

Membership News from Ken Shrubsall, The roster stands at 88 members.

Membership News from Ken Shrubsall, The roster stands at 88 members.

Membership News from Ken Shrubsall, The roster stands at 88 members.

Membership News from Ken Shrubsall, The roster stands at 88 members.

Membership News from Ken Shrubsall, The roster stands at 88 members.

Membership News from Ken Shrubsall, The roster stands at 88 members.

Walter Theater

The Mamma Mia Cast

Woodstock Probus Social Club - Where Friends Meet

Join Our Community

Upcoming Activities

Volunteer Opportunities

This month we feature Jerry’s One Liners!!!