As an entirely volunteer-based organization, the East York Probus Club members play a fundamental role in creating a vital and meaningful Probus club. 

There are many ways members can volunteer to help in all areas including leadership, operations, special events organization and activity group leaders! 

Specifically, we offer the following volunteer opportunities:

• Management Committee member
• Activity Group Leaders (Convenors)
• Communications (including this website).

In addition, there are many ad hoc opportunities to volunteer. 

Participating is easy. Just contact a member of the Management Committee.

The East York Probus Club offers a wide variety of activities and social events that provide the opportunity to continue to learn, to engage in stimulating conversation and to explore the community with new friends.

In addition to a monthly general meeting, members can choose from a large number of events and outings each year, and, on a more regular basis, members can join one or more of 35 small activity groups tailored to current or emerging interests.

The East York Probus Club website keeps members informed about what’s going on and provides the opportunity to register for activities and special events. 

Monthly General Membership Meetings

The monthly general meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, 1399 Bayview Avenue, Toronto from September to June.  In July and August, the meetings are held via Zoom. 

Each meeting starts with club business, a time to socialize over refreshments, then is followed by an engaging guest speaker sure to stimulate a lively discussion.

Special Events

A “special event” is a one-off outing or adventure open to all members (and where space permits, to those on the waitlist). It might be a group outing to the theatre, a wine tasting trip, amusic concert, a behind the scenes tour of a unique building or business, museum exhibits, or even a multi-day adventure to an international destination. Popular special events have included a tour of theOntario Legislature, a cooking class in a local professional kitchen, and the annual St. Patrick’s Day party. There truly is something for everyone. 

Ideas come from members’ suggestions and vary widely in content and location.

Activity Groups

Activity groups are the heart and soul of our club with gatherings to appeal to all interests. There are many individual activity groups ranging from physical activities (walking, pickleball, golf) to entertainment activities (movies, music, pub, lunch bunch, gourmet dinner clubs, wine tasting), to special interest activities (bridge, book club, scabble, investing). 

Indeed, there is something for everyone and if you find a gap, we’d encourage you to start an activity group!