Probus Club of Ottawa Alta Vista


SPEAKER PROGRAM
September 24th, Garry Smith 1991 Canada - Russia Hockey Series
Gary Smith, a former Canadian diplomat and ambassador, will tell us about the 1991 Canada - Russia Hockey Series which he helped to negotiate. Gary dedicated over thirty years to serving on eight foreign assignments. He earned an honours BA in Political Science from York University and was a Fellow at Harvard University's Center for International Affairs.
Gary is also a published author, with works such as "Ice War Diplomat" that led to the creation of the documentary "Ice-Breaker: The '72 Summit Series."
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Johnson Insurance
We have added a link to the Johnson Insurance web site (see "Links" page). Johnson provides competitive rates for Probus members for all kinds of insurance, particularly travel insurance. They are in the process of joining with Belair Direct, but this link will still give you access.

Guests and Visitors from other Clubs are welcome.
We are a 'Combined' Club. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month (except December - 2nd Wednesday). Meetings begin at 10:00 with a few minutes of announcements and then a speaker. Members start to arrive about 9:30 for coffee, cookies and chat (tea, Tim-bits and talk).
	Meetings are at: Gloucester Presbyterian Church 91 Pike Street Ottawa K1T 3J6 Pike Street runs north from Hunt Club just west of Conroy. The church is at the corner of Lorry Greenberg and Pike. The parking lot entrance is off Pike.
PROBUS' Vital Purpose ... to stimulate thought, interest and participation in activities at a time in life when it is easy to become complacent and self-centred.

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SPEAKER PROGRAM