Information updated Jan 16, 2025 

• Meet Monthly 2nd Monday (except July and August)


• Our location depends on number of people attending (people need to confirm their attendance)


• Time-1:00pm to 3:00pm (at the latest) 


• The group agrees to what fiction book(s) to read the following month 


• We try to choose genres that people might not normally read 


• We choose older releases readily available at a library 


• Members can choose to attend every month or now and then, based on their schedule and interest in the chosen book(s) 


• 30 Members in this group

Information updated Sept 2025

• Meet Weekly on Wednesdays


• 1:00pm to approx. 3:00pm 


• Meet at P & H Centre Hanover 269-7th Ave


• Casual no need to bring a partner


• Set-up games with whomever can attend that week -Like to switch-up partners throughout the afternoon 


• Weekly members will receive an e-mail reminder to determine who will be attending


• Need minimum of 4 players or game is cancelled -


• Beginner Bridge is offered 


• 28 members in this group

Information updated May 7, 2025-

• Meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday (May to Oct) at 1:00pm or rain date following week 


• Ride length 10-15 km range; Approx. 1 1/2 - 2 hours cycling (not including water and snack breaks) 


• Will endeavour to plan rides for all different skill levels and interest levels 


• Generally cycle Bruce and Grey County smooth trails and road sections with low traffic


• E-bikes are welcome 


• e-mails sent to members with details in advance to determine number of participants 


• 17 members in this group

Information Updated Sept 2025

• Meet 1st Thursday each month. In December with date pending we try to have hors d'oeuvres only


• Dinner location-at Member's home according to schedule 


• Time-approx. 5:30pm until everyone leaves


• Number of members who join determines the number of Host Homes (If 18 members interested then 3 Host Homes with 6 people)


• Karen provides the schedule


• The Host provides the Menu and prepares the Main Entree 


• Menu can be based on a season, a country or a holiday (St. Patrick's Day)


• Members pick an item from the menu, make and bring to the dinner (appetizer, soup, vegetable or dessert)


• Members bring what they like to drink before and with dinner


• 20 members in this group

Updated in Sept 2025-

• Effective Oct 2025 meet monthly on 3rd Tuesday (except July and Aug)-11:00am to approx. 2:00pm 


• An e-mail is sent to all members including event details and instructions for each event/meeting


• In lieu of a monthly meeting there may be events/road trips that appeal to members which will occur on specific dates 


• 2025/2026 Proposed Agenda:


• Tues Oct 21/25-Potluck Lunch-Topic Anti-Inflammatory Foods


• Tues Nov18/25-Potluck-Afternoon-Topic Healthy Christmas baking treats


• Tues Dec 16th-busy time for all so normally meet at a local restaurant for a relaxing social time


• Tues Jan 20/26-Healthy Breakfasts-potluck healthy breakfast (weather dependant)


• Tues Feb 17/26-Alternate date for Healthy Breakfast otherwise topic will be group choice


• Tues Mar 17/26-Potluck lunch-Anything interesting and uniquely "green" and healthy


• Tues Apr 21/26-Potluck "Honouring our Mom's"-bring either your favorite dish that Mom made or one that she was famous for (If it's not healthy, we'll talk about why it's not healthy


• Tues May 19/26-??A road show??


• Tues June 16/26-Healthy appetizers in a lovely nature setting

42 Members in this group

Information updated Sept 2025

• Meet monthly on 3rd Thursday Via Zoom at 10:00am (Except June, July, August, December)


• Hosted by various members 


• Netflix required 


• Members view interesting films on Netflix that promote lively and interesting discussions


• Details of the films are discussed and comments shared with members participating via zoom meeting 


• 26 members in this group

Updated Sept 2025-

• This is a NEW Activity in Sept 2025


• There was a lot of interest from members at the June 11th, 2025 AGM meeting 


• Terry and Janice Koehler volunteered to be coordinators


• Plan to have monthly meetings at members home to share successes and frustrations in trying to chase down ancestors


• If more than 10 members can create a "pod" system with multiple pods of different composition meetings on a monthly basis (similar to how the dinner club works)


• Janice and Terry have been fairly avidly working on their family trees for a number of years


• Open to any level of experience


• More details to follow shortly


• Number of Member in this group___

Information updated April 27,2025

• First golf opener on April 29,2025 at Mount Forest Golf Club


• Meet weekly Tuesdays at 10:00am


• May thru October (as long as weather permits)


• Select various golf courses in the area each week (suggestions from members are welcome)


• Members don't have to be a good golfer as long as you enjoy people and the golf game 


• When golf reservation confirmed e-mail is sent to members with different green fees, for 9 or 18 holes, walking or cart rental 


• E-mail sent to everyone with a spreadsheet showing tee off times and names of players 


• Try to mix players so same players not always playing together 


• Players often gather in the club house after the game 


• 54 members in the group

Information Updated Sept 2025:

• First hike April 24th-Carrick Tract south of Mildmay


• Meet Weekly Thursdays at 10:00am (Mid April to October as weather permits). 


• Hikes are generally 4-5 km on average within Grey and Bruce Counties -


• Easy to moderate challenging trails normally take approximately 2 hours to complete.


• E-mails are typically sent out the weekend before the proposed hike


• E-mails include the trail route, its description, and rating along with directions to the trail and requesting members respond if participating.


• Car pooling is encouraged


• As weather warms up opportunties to have a picnic lunch on completing the trail


• Hikes have included: Sulphur Springs, Schmidt Lake, Brant Tact Trails, Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve, Kolapore Wilderness Trails, Pretty River, Old Baldy, Hoggs Falls and many more


• 87 members in the group

Information updated Sept 2025 

• In Nov 2024 Paul Scott introduced kayaking activity and volunteered to be coordinator


• Plan is to start in May or June thru to September dependent on weather


• Meet weekly on Mondays


• Start time flexible usually between 11:00am and 1:00pm subject to group input (paddle time approx 3-4 hrs)


• kayaking activity will provide people with opportunities to network and coordinate as to day, time, place and transportation, in much the same way golf and hiking work


• It is hoped that participants will share new and interesting locations for everyone to enjoy


• 21 members in this group

Information Updated Sept 2025

• Meet bi-weekly (2nd and 4th Mondays of each month) 


• Time-1:30 to approx. 3:30pm 


• Social group that enjoys getting together to knit and crochet 


• We try to help and encourage newbies 


• Sometimes do the same project such as scarves and socks 


• Share our patterns, wool, needles and hooks were needed and wanted 


• Occasionally plan a day road trip/lunch to visit a yarn/wool shop 


• E-mail reminder sent out approx. 2 weeks before meeting requests reply to the hostess 


• 17 members in group

Information Updated Sept 2025

• We are a low key group! Just come out and walk, enjoy the company and nature


• Meet weekly on Fridays at 10:00am


• May to October as weather conditions permit


• Use local trails in Hanover, Walkerton, Durham on flat trails 


• Easy to moderate pace for member to enjoy at their own speed 


• Goal is to walk for approximately 1 hour..walk 1/2 hour out then turn around and come back OR if you prefer walk 15 minutes and turn around. Walk at whatever pace works for you. 


• Walking Poles are not mandatory


• E-mails sent to members weekly advising the trail meeting place. Please respond only if you plan to walk


• Always open to suggestions from the group


• 44 members in this group

Updated Sept 2025

• Meet Bi-Monthly (Jan, Mar, May, Sep, Nov) on 3rd Monday at 12 noon to approx. 1:15pm 


• Location Hope Church at 373 18th Ave in Hanover 


• To share good food and socialize 


• Usually have a food theme for each person to prepare and bring 


• Recipes may be shared 


• Bring our own dishes and utensils 


• We donate $3.00 each towards an honorarium for the use of the facility


• 38 members in this group

Update Sept 2025- 

• Next Scotch Tasting Event-Wed Oct 15/2025


• 3 sample tastings will be centred by an offering from the ledgendary Isle of Talisker distillery partnered with 2 surprise malts from neighbouring islands chosen by Rodger Donald


• Further details are being finalized and more details will be e-mail to members soon


• General Information:


• Various events planned throughout the year


• Location at Hanover Masonic Lodge from 2:00 to 4:00pm


• Members are offered a sample of 3 different scotches accompanied with unique food pairings 


• Each sample chosen for their unique taste and character accompanied by a description that will enhance the tasting experience 


• Members experience the differences water, location and maturation can bring to a scotch distillate


• Sessions often include informed commentary by a professional taster that includes history of distilling, methods and what we should experience 


• 38  members in this group

Information updated Sept 2025

• Meet weekly on Thursdays at 10:00am for approximately 1 1/2 hours 


• December thru March as good snow conditions exist on the local trails 


• Easy to moderate challenging trails for members to go at their own pace 


• Distance between 3 to 5 kilometers depending on the challenge range on the trail 


• Snow shoe trails have included:


• Allan Park Conservation Area, Kinghurst Forest Nature Reserve and Forest, Sulphur Springs Conservation Area, Durham Conservation Area, Hepworth Conservation Area (Sawmill Nordic Centre) and more 


• E-mails sent to members weekly providing trail location/details and requesting members to respond to participate - Always open to suggestions from the group


• 50 members in this group

Information updated Sept 2025

• Joint Theatre/Travel groups meet bi-monthly on 3rd Wed (Jan, Mar, May, Sept, Nov-NOT JULY OR AUG) 


• Location-Red House Eatery Restaurant, 274-10th Street Hanover, ON -


• Arrive by 10:45am-order lunch on arrival -Meeting Time- 11:00am-12 noon -Lunch-Served at 12 noon


• Amateur and professional theatre show options presented to members to finalize show selection


• At meetings members are updated on status of shows and tickets 


• theatre confirmed show dates will be shown on the Hanover and area probus club website calendar 


• Group tickets are purchased for specific popular matinee shows 


• Lunch is arranged for the group of members at restaurants near each theatre 


• Car pooling is encouraged 


• Payment for tickets by e-transfer to treas@hapc.ca, or paid by cash or cheque at a designated meetings 


• An e-mail is sent to all “Theatre Group Members” providing show options details, lunch details, ticket payment procedures, and asking members to confirm which shows tickets they want


• Over 150 members in this group

Information updated in January 2025 -

• Joint Travel and Theatre groups meet bi-monthly on 3rd Wed (Jan, Mar, May Sept, Nov-NOT JULY OR AUG) -


• Meeting location will be announced in an e-mail


• Arrive by 10:45am -on arrival order lunch 


• Meeting : 11:00am-12noon - Lunch served at 12 noon 


• Committee plan/organize various travel opportunities with Travel Advisors from Direct Travel Hanover, Great Canadian Holidays Cambridge (Coach) and Collette


• Travel Advisors provide specific travel guidance, suggestions and recommendations for our group 


• Trips to Date: Ireland (2017) Portugal/Madeira (2018) Italy (2019) Britain (2020-Cancelled-Covid) Newfoundland/Labrador (2022) Washington, DC (2023) Grand River Cruise (2023) Nashville Tenn.(2023) Tastes of Toronto (2023) National Parks of Croatia and Island Cruise and Dubrovnik (2024) Cape Cod & Nantucket (2024) -2025 TRIPS-"The Best of Ireland" May 13-17th (15 days); 


• Members have participated in travel surveys to determine popular trip options 


• E-mail sent to members 2 weeks prior to meeting to advise information to be presented and discussed and members must confirm if attending and if staying for lunch -


• over 155  members in the group

Information updated Sept 2025

• Upcoming Wine Tasting Events-Mon. Oct 27th at 1:00pm Walkerton Golf and Curling Club


• "Embracing the Difference with Chris Colaneri" 


• Complete guided seminar outlining many of the countless varialbles in wine making-5 tastings of Colaneri Wines and 5 tastings of Non-Colaneri Wines-Limit 8 tables (64 members)


• Cost $35 per person


• Event sold out in September


• New Year's Eve Italian Wine and Food Pairing at 5:00pm Best Western in Walkerton-


• Celebrate the New Year at midnight italian time (6:00EST) with a Persecco toast.


• An intalian inspired four course dinner with dinner tables set up for 8 persons-


• Cost is $135 per person-


• Best Western is offering rate of $110/room which includes a buffet breakfast.


• This is a very popular event and already sold out in September 

General Event Information:

• 4-6 events planned throughout the year


• Committee members determine the date(s), time, themes and locations throughout the year


• The presenters: a member of wine group, wine supplier (an importer or local winery) or wine aficionado -


• To enhance tasting experience food appetizers are paired with the wines


• Member volunteers are need to make the appetizers


• Volunteers needed at each tasting event to assist in serving wines and appetizers to members at each table


• An e-mail is sent out the group with all details of the event and requirement to confirm attendance and provide payment


• Over 150 members in this group