Speakers
Join us at the monthly meeting for interesting and enlightening topics.
Probus Peterborough – May Speaker
Lori Oschefski, Founder & President of Home Children Canada
Presentation Topic: The British Home Children: Canada’s Forgotten Legacy
For those of you who may not know the story of Home Children, it is a riveting one which will draw at your heart strings. These were British children, many of whom were orphaned in the early 1900s in various parts of the Britain, who were sent to Canada at very young ages – away from their homeland, their families and all things they had known and loved – some were as young as 7 and 8 years old.
Lori, a passionate advocate, author and speaker will share what these child migrants faced, the hardships of indentured service, and the resilience that let to their success.
Preserving and sharing the history of the British Home Children has been her 17 year long passion of research and raising awareness to this story. She is highly regarded and sought after as an historical consultant. In recognition of her work, she was invited to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
She has written several books on this topic – her most recent being ‘Orphans of the Living’.
This speaker’s topic will touch you deeply. Mark you calendar as you won’t want to miss hearing Lori Oschefski.
May 6th, 2026 at 10:00am The Peterborough Curling Club
June 3, 2026
LOLA REID ALLIN – Pilot, Photographer, Adventurer - Author
Presentation Topic: Baffin Island: Trek the Akshayuk Pass
Lola brings to Probus an energy and authenticity in her fascinating presentation unlike any before. As a former Airline Transport Pilot and photographer, she has perfected her exceptionally interesting background by incorporating one with the other.
From graduating at the University of Waterloo, she became an award-winning photographer and author with publications in National Post, National Geographic and the Smithsonian - to name just a few. She does narrated-photographic presentations and has authored numerous books about her travels in Vietnam; Morocco; Chili; Scotland; Australia and many more.
She worked as a professional Scuba Dive Master in Mexico and lived among the Maya in their homes as she traveled throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize and Guatemala. All the while documenting and later publishing her experiences.
Lola has traveled and documented both on paper and film her experiences from over 65 countries. Her presentation to us at Probus will be of her adventures traveling
BAFFIN ISLAND: Trek the Akshayuk Pass which she will present personally-narrating a photographic chronicle of the 10-day Arctic camping adventure she did with friends – each of whom were carrying 55lbs of supplies. It’s exhausting just reading about it!
This will have you riveted to your seats and exploding with multiple questions after which Lola will be happy to answer.
Be there. Be on time. Get a good seat. And, buckle up!
Departure will be at Ten hundred hours - June 3rd at the Peterborough Curling Club.
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