The Probus Club of Western Ottawa is part of the international organization of Probus Clubs designed to serve the retired and semi-retired community.

Our club meets on the second Tuesday of each month except during July and August.
The morning begins at 10:00 a.m. for  socialization and signing up for activities followed by a speaker. Topics are varied, interesting and stimulating.

Special social events and outings occur throughout the year.

Western Ottawa Probus meets at the Kanata Baptist Church,
465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata

Visitors are welcome!

At our December meeting, we were delighted to have Charlotte Gray talk to us about her latest book Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons. She outlined the amazing story of Sara Delano and Jennie Jerome, the mothers of Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. While they were both born in America they followed different paths. Charlotte found both differences and similarities in comparing the two. While Jennie was more of a helicopter parent, Sara was very much involved with young Franklin and clung to him even as he grew older. Charlotte’s in-depth research was evident despite having been compromised by the Covid pandemic. This fascinating story about these two amazing women was very much appreciated.