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 September 3, 2025 In-house Fun Day
Sponsored by Cooperators and Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence

1st place - Tony LaBerge, MerryLynn Fleming, Greg Irvine
2nd place - Sue McBride, Mike Richard, Rachel Anderson
3rd place - Melina Harriss, Cathy O'Connor, Gord Murphy
Made the most friends - Brenda Jenkins, Rob Dankewich, Sandy Furzecott

 August 20, 2025
Annual Charity Breakfast Supporting the Alzheimer's Society

The Volunteers

 August 18, 2025
Volunteer Work Party - Bench & grounds refresh

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Thanks to the many volunteers who contributed their efforts to refreshing the benches and grounds - the place looks marvelous!

 August 13, 2025
In-house Fun Day Sponsored by Orillia Chevrolet

New/Novice Winners - Maret Liik 2nd, Glenn Silver 1st, Melina Harriss 3rd with sponsor reps from Orillia Chevrolet
Seasoned Winners - Greg Irvine 2nd, Craig Walker 1st, Brian Minns 3rd, with Orillia Chevrolet sponsor reps
Getting started
Some of our ladies in white
Serious action
On the move
It's close, so let's measure.
No question who's closest here!
In the
More of our ladies in white

 August 5, 2025 - Quilling Workshop
Led by Merry Lynn Fleming

 July 1, 2025 - Canada Day
In-house Fun Day & Pot Luck BBQ

Happy Canada Day!
1st place - Greg Irvine, Rob Dankewich, Rob Wymer
2nd place + cornhole winners - Chery Duncan & Sandy Furzecott
3rd - Tony LaBerge & Melina Harriss (Dave Chalmers not pictured)
Canada Day colours on display
Who won?
Cathy announces cornhole winners
Lunch was fantastic! Thanks everyone!

June 19, 2025 - OLBA Open Pairs Tournament
Sponsored by BMO - John Mayo 

1st place - Eric Harding & partner (Lindsay)
2nd place - Gus Speciale & Serge (Midland)
3rd place - Doug Hoff & Barry Holloway (Midland)
High one game winners - Cathy O'Connor & Raija Dizio

June 18, 2025 - 3rd Annual Orillia Probus Clubs'
Challenge Cup Tournament

Challenge Cup Winners - Lake Country Probus Doug Burek, Bobby Wilson, Jane Ruttle, Larry Smith
2nd Place - Orillia - Michael Kitchen, Linda Rose, Bruce Rose, Rick Swinton
3rd Place - Twin Lakes - Nancy Earle, Mary Campbell, Lynn Faragher, Jan Herdman
4th Place - Lake Country Probus - Paul Rollinson, Murray Kelly, Irene Smith
Lake Country Probus contingent
Mariposa Probus contingent
Probus Club of Orillia contingent
Twin Lakes Probus contingent
Ready, set, bowl
It's close, so we'll measure
Hot competition
Rake 'em up

June 11, 2025 - Club Fun Day
Sponsored by Orillia Home Hardware

1st place
1st Place - Maret Liik, Greg Irvine (skip), Carole Francey
2nd Place - Pat Kane, Mike Richard, Tony Cupani (skip)
3rd place - Sharon Beebe, Fran Woodhurst, Paul Stewart (skip)
4th place - Glenn Silver, Raija Dizio (skip), Pauline Stewart
Tourney action
Good form
Hmmm ... who's counting?

Free Lessons June 3, 10, 17  2025
Beginners Welcomed at Learn to Bowl Sessions

May 12, 2025 - Cleanup Day
Volunteers Prepare the Green & Grounds for Season

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Cathy O'Connor - vigilante weed puller
A dedicated group of OLBC volunteers took to the grounds on May 12th to clean up debris left from the ice storm and to get the place in shape for the 2025 bowling season. 
​Hat's off to an amazing team!!
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Raija Dizio - Armed and dangerous!
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Mike Richard, Paul Stewart & Craig Walker - clearing up ice damage
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Pat Gwillams, Brian Minns & Merry Lynn Fleming - taking the Deere by the horns
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Rick Swinton - rearranging the furniture
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Pauline Macdonald, Shirley Healy, Sue O'Neill - garden tools and sunny smiles
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Harold Graham & Ann Kennett - tidying up
Many thanks to our generous sponsors....  

​MAJOR
  • Co-operators - Shaw Insurance/Financial Services​
  • Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence
  • Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC
  • ​Leah C. Cavanaugh - Century 21
  • ​Home Hardware - Orillia
  • Mr. Appliance​​
  • John Mayo - BMO Nesbitt Burns ​
SUPPORTING
  • Apple Annie's
  • Mr. Sub
  • Friend's Diner
  • Tops in Pizza
  • ​​Bounty Fish & Chips​​
  • St Louis Bar & Grill​​
  • Thai Plate
  • Housser's Paint & Wallpaper
  • Sunshine Superwash
  • Foot & Nail Care by Carlee
  • Hallmark Cards & Gifts
  • Montana's BBQ & Bar
  • Swiss Chalet

​CHARITY BREAKFAST DONATIONS
  • ​​Jason's No Frills
  • Zehrs
  • Metro
  • Food Basics

MAJOR SPONSORS

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS

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Charity Breakfast donations

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