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SPEAKER AT OUR NEXT MEETING

Mental illness is not a character flaw.

It's an illness like any other illness.

Noah Irvine is a young adult and his life has been anything but “normal.” When he was five, his mother died by suicide. When he was 15, his father died by prescription drug overdose. In childhood, he witnessed domestic violence. He has a learning disability. He has CPTSD.

Today he is a mental health advocate and writer. He writes about all this not to earn your sympathy. He writes about it because they are simply facts of his life. They are simply situations he has learned to live with. These events shaped the course of his life and made him the person he is today.

Noah is a neighbour of ours; he is from Guelph, Ontario.

PERSONAL VIGNETTE: Also in this meeting, Mike Titizian will be delivering his personal vignette.

LUNCH BUNCH: After the meeting, all members are invited to have lunch (at their own cost) at a local restaurant. A great way to get to know your fellow members.


ABOUT OUR LAST MEETING

Dr. Gary Bruce spoke to us about:

"The Return of Nazism?"

Professor Bruce is the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Teacher Award at the University of Waterloo. He has been teaching undergraduates and graduates in the history department at the University of Waterloo since September 2003.

The courses taught by Professor Bruce include the Holocaust, Nazi Germany, and graduate seminars on modern European history.

After an intermission, one of our members, John Neu, was presented with the France Medal of Honour.

His award is officially known as the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur and is the highest decoration bestowed by the French government. Created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, it is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to France, including Allied soldiers who fought for the country’s liberation during World War II.

John, who served with distinction during the war, is being recognized by the France Embassy for his bravery and pivotal role in the Allied efforts to free France from Nazi occupation. As one of the dwindling number of living WWII veterans, this honour underscores his enduring legacy and the gratitude of the French nation for his sacrifices.

Click here to watch the John Neu Medal presentation ceremony

Click on the WATCH LAST MEETING button above to watch the whole meeting.  Guest speaker Gary Bruce speaker starts at 3:44  John Neu Medal Ceremony starts at 1:05:11

WELCOME

The PROBUS Club of Cambridge provides the opportunity for retired or semi-retired men having similar interests to meet and mingle, enjoy challenging, interesting guest speakers and join into some group activities.

PROBUS Clubs are not service organizations. We do not engage in fundraising, sectarian or political activities. Rather, we function solely for the benefit and interest of our members.

If you are not a member, you are in the right place to seek information about our Club, and how you can join us.

If you have any questions, please contact  one of our Membership Co-Chairs,
David Shaw at 226-220-2498
Jim Ott at 519-241-9883
or email us at   info@probuscambridge.org 

We hope to see you soon!

Norm Steele
President 2024-25

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