Information updated Nov 11, 2025 

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


• We meet at Ashanti Cafe in Hanover -people need to confirm their attendance as space is limited


• 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 Oct 2025

• 2026 schedule- 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 Oct 2025-

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


• 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 Nov 2025

• Meet monthly on 3rd Thursday Via Zoom at 11:00am (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

Information Updated November 2025

• The genealogy group is a place for members to collaborate on the research, organization and display of family trees


• Based on introductory sessons held in this fall the meetings of the group will be both "on-line" (Via Zoom) and "In-person 


• In-Person meetings will be "office hours" type meet-ups to be scheduled for the 3rd Friday of the month


• Alternating between a venue in Hanover and a venue in Walkerton to be determined


• First meeting will be on Friday December 19, 2025 in Hanover (exact location to be determined)


• The focus of these meetings will be discussions of success and progress on individual's research and tree development


• Trips may be scheduled to local locations of genealogical information or tools (archives, libraries, etc.) depending on member interest


• The activity is open to any level of experience and is not based on any specific tool or software for doing research or development of family trees


• 22 members in this group

Information Updated November 2025

• The genealogy group is a place for members to collaborate on the research, organization and display of family trees 


• Based on introductory sessions held this fall meetings of the group will be both on-line and in-person


• Starting Dec. 3rd, 2025 "On-line meetings" will take place via Zoom the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10am 


• Topics will be announced by e-mail prior to the meeting


• Focus of meetings will be sharing research techniques and tools


• The activity is open to any level of experience and is not based on any specific tool or software for doing research of development of family trees


•  22 members in this group

Information updated Oct 2025

• 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 


• 69 members in the group

Information Updated Nov 2025:

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


• In 2025 last hike was Nov 27th due to favourable weather conditions.


• 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 November 2025 

• 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 Oct 2025

• Next meeting is on Mon Oct 20th, 2025 -a road trip is proposed


• 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 Nov 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 thru Oct 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 Nov 2025

• Next Meeting Date Monday November 24, 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 


• an e-mail is sent to members in advance of each meeting providing food theme details 


• 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


• 50  members in this group

Updated Oct  2025- 

• Various events planned throughout the year-dates will be provided to members via an e-mail


• 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 Nov 2025

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


• in 2025 start December 18th thru March as good snow conditions exist on the local trails-Next date Jan 8, 2026


• 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 Nov 2025

• Group outings to amateur and professional theatre shows within reasonable driving distance


• Approximately one a month excluding mid winter


• Matinee Performances at 2:00PM


• Group tickets purchased for selected shows at discount rates


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


• Carpooling is encouraged


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


• Group members receive regular e-mails providing show options, lunch details, ticket payment procedures, and asking members to confirm which show ticket they want


• Theatre confirmed show dates will be shown on the Hanover Area Probus Club (hapc.ca) website calendar


• Group members meet once or twice a year, in conjunction with the travel group, to select the shows for group outings. The next meeting will be on January 21, 2026. 


• A comprehensive list of theatres, their upcoming production schedules and contact information is compiled and distrubuted to members by e-mail.


• Any bus outings offered by local travel agents and tour operators are included in the above list


• Over 150 members in this group

Information updated in Oct 2025 

Upcoming Trips

• Costa Rica: A World of Nature-Feb 13-25/26 (13 days) with Collette-19 members participating


• Scotland:Land of Lore & Legend-Sept 20-30/26 (11days) with Collette-Contact Direct Travel Carol Brownell to book-Must Book by Jan 21, 2026


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


• Meeting location will be announced in an e-mail to the members


• Arrive by 10:30am -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 Oct 2025

• NEXT EVENT-Dec 31, 2025-New Year's Eve Italian Wine and Food Pairing at 5:00pm Best Western in Walkerton


• This is a very popular event and already sold out


• 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.

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