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​ DAY TRIPPERS
Convener:  Jacqueline Frank 
Day:  varies depending on outing
Time: varies depending on outing
Location: various locations
Description: Members take turn selecting an outing they would like to do.  There is no limitation on the type of activity.  Car pooling is encouraged.
 
GARDEN/NATURE CLUB
Convener: Jacqueline Frank 
Day: as scheduled
Time: depends on the activity
Location: varied
Description: The group visits various garden and nature events throughout the season.  Everyone can join. Car pooling is organized when attending events outside Oshawa.
 
TRAVEL FOR LIFE: Let’s go everywhere!
Conveners: Marilyn Thaxter & Geri Sparkes
Travel Days & Destinations: As put forth by members.
Travel Group Meetups: As needed.
Meetup Location:  Tim Horton's at Rossland and Thornton
Description:  A networking group for those looking for someone to travel with. Find a roommate and avoid the single supplement or choose to have a room of your own. Either way, you will be with like-minded travellers to share the experience with. Participants will be required to book and pay for their trip independently of the others on the same trip, either through a travel agent or online booking, a process which will be decided by the travellers themselves. If you have a thirst for adventure and need a travel buddy, this group is for you.
 
YARN DIVAS    
      
Convener:  Barb Jones 
Day: 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 10.00 a.m.
​Location:  Members' homes
Description: Members who love to knit and/or crochet - or want to learn - are welcome to come and share their ideas, patterns, and techniques.


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Warkworth Lilac Festival (Garden/Nature Group)
photos courtesy Jackie Frank
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Garden/Nature Group: - Jackie Frank
 
On Saturday, June 17, we had the pleasure to visit one of our member’s garden as part of Artists in the garden.  Here are some pictures of Jane Haven’s garden as well as local artists we met during the garden tour.
 
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PHOTOS - Courtesy of Jackie Frank
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Garden/Nature Group: - Jackie Frank
 
On Friday, July 14, the Garden/Nature Group visited Phyllis Langley’s beautiful garden and talked about garden stories while enjoying lemonade and cookies.  Thank you, Phyllis, for inviting us over.  We had a very nice time.




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Garden/Nature Group
 
On Friday, July 21, the group visited Lavender Blu, a lavender farm in Seagrave.  The visit was quite educational and enjoyable

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Day Trippers
 
On Tuesday, July 18, the Day Trippers enjoyed a scenic drive organized by Julia Howells and Moida Wheller which ended with lunch in Newcastle.  A big thank you to both of them for this very pleasant day.
 



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Day Trippers  Day Trippers did “A Country Path” on Saturday, August 26th and visited a number of establishments in Tyrone, Bowmanville, Enniskillen, Hampton and Clarington.  A great day! 
TRAVEL FOR LIFE! Let's go everywhere!
It was with great enthusiasm that three of our club, Geri Sparkes, Janet Good and Gail Elliott journeyed in August on the first trip planned through the Oshawa PROBUS Club Travel Group. The Great British Telly Tour was a hit for all three. ​
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Vicar of Dibley's House
Janet and Geri at the Six Bells
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Agatha Raisin House
Gerri, Janet and Gail in Buckingham Palace
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Gail exiting Poldark House
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                                          Janet, Gail & Geri Trafalgar Square
                                  Trafalgar Square   
                            



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