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SUMMARY:Raven Murphy - reconnect with the outdoors... a campfire chat
DESCRIPTION:Raven Murphy is a speaker\, author\, and seasoned nature guide who helps people slow down\, laugh more\, and reconnect with the outdoors. She’s the author of Shut Up and Listen: A No BS Guide to Unlocking Nature’s Wisdom and its Winter Edition: Snow\, Slush\, and Sanity books that blend humor and insight to make nature feel accessible to everyone. \n\n\n\n\nKnown for her candid\, funny\, and heartfelt style\, Raven shows people that you don’t need to be an expert hiker or meditation master to feel the benefits of nature. As she says: “When you give nature your attention\, it gives you back calm\, clarity\, confidence\, and a sense of belonging you can’t find anywhere else.” \nWhen she’s not writing or speaking\, you can find Raven leading immersive walks\, crafting nature-inspired music and meditations\, or simply proving that nature has a lot to teach you if you’re ready to Shut Up and Listen. She makes her home on the shores of Georgian Bay\, where nature is her constant companion and greatest teacher. \nhttp://www.ravenspeaks.ca \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/raven-murphy/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Dr. Frances Morton-Chang - York Region 2024 to 2027 plan to support seniors
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Frances Morton-Chang is the Program Manager for the Seniors Strategy at the Regional Municipality of York\, and supports the implementation of the 2024 to 2027 York Region Plan to Support Seniors: Navigating Forward Together. \nShe is a seasoned health services leader who has worked at innovative organizations serving seniors and caregivers including provincial sector associations and NGOs\, community agencies\, and teaching hospitals. Dr. Morton-Chang is also adjunct faculty at the University of Toronto Institute for Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation. \nPrior to joining York Region\, Frances was the Director of Dementia Programs at the Schlegel – University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging.\n \nDr. Morton-Chang will provide a summary of the York Region Plan to Support Seniors\, which focuses on: \n\nkeeping seniors healthier\, longer\nsupporting seniors to live in age-friendly\, complete communities\nconnecting seniors and caregivers to the right programs and services in the right time\nimproving coordination\, organization and planning of services for seniors\n\nFrances will be accompanied by Richard Wizemann\, Richard will talk on York Region’s transportation services for seniors.
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/doctor-frances-morton-chang/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T110000
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SUMMARY:Ron Guttman — Magician
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love magic?\n \nFirst and foremost\, Ron considers himself an entertainer. And with his featured Family Magic Show\, he has been entertaining audiences in cities across Canada and beyond. Whether it’s Mingle Magic up close and personal\, mystifying feats of mental telepathy\, or laughing with the kids at a neighbourhood or family gathering\, you owe it to yourself to find out why so many agents and event planners already rely on Ron to deliver a memorable performance. \n“Ron is known for his thoughtful presentations and deep psychological insights. His performances blend intuition\, suggestion and story-telling into powerful moments of connection and wonder. And his quiet charisma will leave a lasting impression.” David Peck\, Podcaster\, Consultant\, Speaker SoChange.ca  \nRon Guttman is The Party Magician and you can check out the rest of his Biography here. \n 
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/itsmagic/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000
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SUMMARY:Mayor Tom Mrakas - Aurora Update
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome back Aurora’s Mayor Tom Mrakas. \nMayor Tom Mrakas\nNo stranger to Aurora citizens\, Mayor Mrakas is currently serving his second term as Mayor of the Town of Aurora.  Prior to being elected as Mayor in 2018\, he was a Councillor from 2014 to 2018. Mayor Mrakas represents the Town of Aurora at Regional Council as part of his Mayoral duties. \nMayor Mrakas will bring us up to date with what is in the the works for 2026 and will speak to any issues or questions you might wish to discuss.
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/mayor-tom-mrakas-aurora-update/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Peter Jennings — Artificial Intelligence - Thinking Machines
DESCRIPTION:What is Artificial Intelligence? The history of artificial intelligence and the latest breakthroughs of 2025. Peter has been an AI user and programmer since 1968 and created the first commercial chess playing program and the first hand held chess playing computer. Should we be afraid of AI? How can you use it? What is Generative AI? What could go wrong? \nPeter Jennings\nPeter was born in Britain and after visiting 130 countries and living in many\, became a Canadian citizen a year ago. He has been working with computers for 60 years and is best known for creating the first commercial computer game\, Microchess.   \nThe last company of many he founded\, CamDo Solutions\, applies artificial intelligence to construction safety\, agriculture and monitoring applications using solar powered cameras.​ \nHe is now the webmaster for PROBUS Global.
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/neil-crone-im-not-a-real-person/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Lianne Harris Racioppo - Rogues & Rebels: How Canada Began
DESCRIPTION:Lianne was a former Social Studies/History Resource Specialist Consultant with the Toronto District School Board and curriculum advisor for Upper Canada College\, having taught over 100\,000 teachers and students.  Some of her initiatives have been indexing the Freedman Bureau Records for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington\, D.C.\, and curriculum development and business start-ups in India.  In 2003\, she was selected by W.O.M.A.D. as one of Toronto’s Women of Influence and in 2009 was invited to be a contributing author of the Canadian best-seller business/self-help book\, ‘The Power of Women United’.  Appearing on TV and being interviewed on the radio many times\, she is always happy to have a live or virtual audience.   \n  \nWe Canadians weren’t always polite and apologetic\, nor is our history lacklustre compared to our American neighbours.  Join Lianne Harris for a 1-hour presentation as we explore the courageous\, audacious\, and clever personalities — and bold events — that put Canada on the map!
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/lianne-harris-racioppo-rogues-rebelshow-canada-began/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Leo Ralph\, Dave Forster - Crime Stoppers of York Region
DESCRIPTION:There has been a slight change concerning our presenters for Crime Stoppers. \nDue to an important meeting that requires York Region Police Officers\, Detective John Nechay and Detective Constable Steve Alexander presence\, Leo Ralph will be joined by Dave Forster to tell us of the invaluable aid Crime Stoppers of York Region is to local policing efforts. \nLEO RALPH \nLeo Ralph accepted the role of Director of Logistics at Aurora Hallmark Distribution Facility in 1985. One of his key mandates was that Hallmark was to become a strong corporate citizen by getting involved within York Region community. Through this commitment\, Leo formed a partnership with York Regional Police which included supporting the Ride Program. This partnership sparked ongoing community support and collaboration. Leo’s passion for corporate responsibility laid a solid foundation for his volunteer work. In 1995 he assumed the responsibility for all logistics within Canada. \nHe joined Crime Stoppers Board of York Region in 1997. After retiring from Hallmark in 2009\, Leo assumed various leadership roles within Crime Stoppers. He first served as Vice Chair\, then Chair for four years and now chairs the Seniors Program. Throughout\, he’s been a steady supporter of various committees on the Crime Stoppers board\, always stepping up to help wherever needed. Leo’s dedication and passion still remains to this day. \nIn retirement\, Leo enjoys traveling\, spending time with Sylvia and their families\, playing cards\, and more recently\, playing Euchre and Bridge with fellow Probus members. \n \nCrime prevention is our shared responsibility: Find up-to-date crime data in York Region on the Community Safety Data Portal\, or become a partner in community safety by signing up for the Security Camera Registry today. \nDAVE FORSTER\, Crime Stoppers President \nDave Forster is a descendant of one of York Region’s oldest families. He graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A. in Economics and started his career working across North America before founding his own business in Richmond Hill. A dedicated father and community supporter\, Dave joined Crime Stoppers in 1999 and has held leadership roles including Chair of Crime Stoppers of York Region\, President of the Ontario Association\, Vice President of the Canadian Association\, and Canada’s representative to Crime Stoppers International. \nHe has chaired boards\, organized major community events like the York Region Student Symposium\, and led national initiatives including the Captain Canuck “Crime Stopper” comic campaign. Dave also helped develop the National Call Centre for Crime Stoppers tips and built global partnerships\, including one with Uber to help fight human trafficking. Outside of Crime Stoppers\, Dave enjoys family time\, sports\, the outdoors\, and antique automobiles. \nFor more than two decades\, Dave has been recognized for his vision\, leadership\, and dedication to strengthening communities and public safety.
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/leo-ralph-detective-john-nechay-detective-constable-steve-alexander-crime-stoppers-of-york-region/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Christopher DiCarlo - Redemption on the Silver Screen
DESCRIPTION:Chris will focus on the concept of ‘love’ as it has been defined\, used\, and celebrated over time and as illustrated now onscreen. \nDr. Christopher DiCarlo is a philosopher\, educator\, and author. He often teaches in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Toronto (in Scarborough) and the Life Institute at Ryerson University in Toronto. He is also a lifetime member of Humanist Canada and an Expert Advisor for the Centre for Inquiry Canada. \nHe has been invited to speak at numerous national and international conferences and written many scholarly papers ranging from bioethics to cognitive evolution. His book entitled: How to Become a Really Good Pain in the Ass: A Critical Thinker’s Guide to Asking the Right Questions is currently in its fifth printing and is a best-seller in Canada and the U.S. His latest book: So You Think You Can Think? Tools for Having Intelligent Conversations and Getting Along will be released by Rowman and Littlefield in May\, 2020. \nHe is a past Visiting Research Scholar at Harvard University in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Department of Anthropology and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. Here\, he conducted research for two major papers entitled The Comparative Brain: The Evolution of Human Reasoning and The Evolution of Religion: Why Many Need to Believe in Deities\, Demons\, and the Unseen. \n​In April 2008 he was awarded TV Ontario’s Big Ideas Best Lecturer in Ontario Award. In August 2008 he was honored with the Canadian Humanist of the Year Award from the Humanist Association of Canada. In September 2008 he was awarded the UOIT Complementary Faculty Teaching Award. \n​Dr. DiCarlo is the Principal and Founder of Critical Thinking Solutions\, a consulting business for individuals\, corporations\, and not-for-profits in both the private and public sectors. He is also the developer of the first Pilot Project in Canada to introduce Universal Critical Thinking skills into the Ontario Public High School curriculum which has begun in the Upper Grand District School Board.. Dr. DiCarlo is also the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Mental Health Association (Waterloo/Wellington) and the Critical Thinking Advisor and writer at Pixel Dreams Creative Agency in Toronto. He currently holds the position of Senior Researcher and Ethicist at Convergence Analysis – a UK-based think tank on AI Risk and Governance. He is also the host of the podcast: All Thinks Considered. 
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/dr-christopher-dicarlo-redemption-on-the-silver-screen/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Ron Brown - Ontario's Forgotten Coast
DESCRIPTION:  \nRon Brown is a geographer and travel writer\, with more than 20 travel books to his credit. His titles include Ghost  Towns of Ontario\, Back Roads of Ontario\, and Unusual Things to see in Ontario. His railway books include Rails Across Ontario\, and The Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore\, and well as a series of regional books on Canada’s rail heritage. He has also been published in the Toronto Star\, the Globe and Mail\, Canada’s History magazine and Canadian Geographic magazine. He is a former chair of the Writers’ Union of Canada and currently serves as vice-president of the East York Historical Society. \n 
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/ron-brown-ontarios-forgotten-coast/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Andrew Lindsay – Tim Horton\, Hockey Star & Businessman
DESCRIPTION:Tim and his partner originated the combination of hockey and donuts.  In 1974 the hockey legend’s career abruptly ended with his death\, but his off-ice venture continues to grow. What is the story behind this? \nDr. Andrew Lindsay is an occasional teacher of college history with a fond memory of growing up and attending school in Scarborough\, Ontario. When he isn’t losing himself in sports\, horror movies or true crime stories\, he likes to look back on those who were and remain pillars of happiness in his life\, living or passed. Such peoples’ coolness never goes out of style and their significance never fades from memory. \n  \n  \nMiles Gilbert “Tim” Horton (January 12\, 1930 – February 21\, 1974) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 24 seasons in the NHL. He spent the majority of his career playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs\, later playing with the New York Rangers\, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. In 2017 Horton was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history. He died at age 44 following a single-vehicle crash. (Excerpt from Wikipedia) \n  \n  \nTim Horton’s are found in 14 countries\, with 4\,646 stores but it all began on May 17\, 1964\, with one store in Hamilton\, Ontario. The original name of the location was Tim Horton Donuts and it was founded by legendary defenceman Tim Horton who was playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs at the time. Tim Horton had initially tried several different business ideas including a chain of hamburger restaurants but none had staying power. \nThat was until he opened that first donut shop. Soon after opening his new business\, Horton met Ron Joyce\, who was a former Hamilton police Constable. That year\, Joyce took over the Tim Horton Donut Shop in Hamilton and within two years\, two more locations were opened and Horton and Joyce became full partners. This arrangement would continue until 1974\, when Horton was killed in a car accident. (Excerpt from https://canadaehx.com/2020/01/19/the-origin-of-tim-hortons/)
URL:https://aurorayorkcentralprobus.ca/event/dr-andrew-lindsay-tim-horton-hockey-star-businessman/
LOCATION:Aurora Legion Hall\, 105 Industrial Parkway North\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 4C4\, Canada
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