Our May 3rd Speaker will be our very own Marcel Lalonde. Marcel will be talking to us about how to avoid scams either through our phones or email, which has now gone far beyond scam artists knocking on our door. It will be an interactive presentation and discussion so please bring your questions with you!…
Our Guest Speaker on April 5, 2024 was Michael Whitcomb. Michael is the Off Campus Housing Director for Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo (VIU). Michael showed us where students from around the world typically come from. There are three primary sources of students including Canada and the remaining students typically come from 10 to 12…
The PRISMA Sail to the Symphony event in Powell River is coming up once again. Sail to the Symphony will be held on Saturday June 29 It is a day of amazing food, spectacular music and fun. The event includes walk on ferry tickets from Comox to Powell River, a fine catered lunch and the…
Our Guest Speaker on March 1, 2024 was Richard Herlinveaux who is shown to the left. Scroll down to see some photos from the March 1 meeting. Richard is a second-generation sheep breeder and farmer from North Saanich with a vast knowledge of sheep farming around the world. His knowledge covers fibre (wool) production and…
For our first theatre outing of the year, Sharon Brocklesby is organizing a group dinner and play event in Qualicum Beach to see the romantic comedy called Queen Milli of Galt at the Village Theatre, on 2nd Ave. Date/Time: Friday, March 8th. Dinner (optional): Qualicum Beach Cafe, 5:30 PM 2690 Island Hwy. W., Qualicum Beach…
The Speakers for our General meeting on Feb 2, 2024 were Rosemary Bonderud, President and Sharon Tomczwk, Executive Director of Forward House in Parksville. See below for a slideshow of photos taken at the meeting. Forward House was created to respond to the needs for those people needing assistance with overcoming mental health or addiction…
2024 Year of the Dragon The dragon enjoys a high reputation in Chinese culture representing auspiciousness and has been associated with Imperial power since ancient times. For this Year of the Dragon, Sharon Seibt once again organized a Chinese New Year Dim Sum celebration at the Shanghai Restaurant in Nanaimo. Sharon pre-ordered all the…
Our guest speaker at our General meeting on January 5 was Karla Louwers. Karla is a Public Affairs Coordinator for BC Hydro in the Vancouver Island – Sunshine Coast Region. She joined BC Hydro in 2002. For a selection of photos and content from Karla’s presentation, see the slideshow below. Highlights of her presentation included…
The December 1, 2023 meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Thirty-two members attended, which represented a quorum. Sue Kelly explained the purpose of the AGM, presented the agenda, and introduced the incoming 2024 president, Jim McKinlay. Sue asked Sonya Bardati to present the Treasurer’s Report. 2023 figures are…
Merry Anniversary! The Christmas party for 2023 was once again, by popular request, a luncheon, this year held at Tigh-Na-Mara resort. Greeting guests at the entrance door were Santa’s helpers, Al MacDonald and Marcel Lalonde who directed guests to the Grand Strathcona Room. At the reception table were our favorite hostesses, Sue Kelly and Leslie…
Our speaker on November 3 was Don Dempson, speaking on our club’s recent Haida Gwaii Adventures. In late-August and early-September 2023, 15 members of the NW Bay Probus Club travelled to Haida Gwaii via Port Hardy, Prince Rupert, Daajing Giids and Massett. The nine-day trip was planned by our own Don Dempson and managed by…
