Speakers
Join us at the monthly meeting for interesting and enlightening topics.
October 2025
STEVE CHAPELLE, Owner and Educator, Steve Chapelle Communications
TOPIC: “ARTIFICIAL INTELEGENCE” – What does it mean – How does it affect us?
This topic alone will certainly grab everyone’s attention.
Our Probus club is so fortunate to have an educator and expert on this very daunting topic coming to Peterborough to help us understand the benefits and challenges of when, how and where AI affects our day to day lives – and how best to manage it.
Based in Toronto, Steve Chapelle has been providing Information Management Best Practices Education to professionals, students, parents and retiree organizations since 2006. His background of over 20 years was routed in information technology management, analysis and customer service roles in the financial services sectors. His experience and areas of focus have included information privacy, security, availability and disaster recovery planning.
With his expertise he will guide us through three primary areas – Existing AI – Concerns - and Hypothetical AI.
We will have an opportunity to meet him and have conversation with him following his presentation.
You won’t want to miss this fascinating and most topical interest presentation on October 1st.
November 2025
Keven Duguay, Peterborough Councillor will be discussing Peterborough Planning Then and Now
Kevin’s extensive background with the City of Peterborough was with Planning and Development Services. In that senior role he was responsible for Land Use Approvals – Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments.
He worked tirelessly on Accessibility Planning, Land Use Planning and endless projects. He has also worked with many Ontario communities and National organizations towards the realization of an accessible Ontario.
In 2005 Kevin opened his own Community Planning and Consulting business offering his Professional services to both the private and public sectors.
This - being in addition to his busy schedule as a City Councillor - having been first elected in 2002. In that role he serves on numerous committees such as Accessibility Advisory; Transit Liaison, Citizen Appointment as well as being a Director of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority. And, he has served on the Board of 5 Counties Children’s Centre and a member of Rotary.
Kevin’s address is wearing his hat as a City Councillor and giving us his perspective on Community & Planning Development.
December 2025
Christmas Luncheon! A fabulous and festive meal for all the members!
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