Our October Speaker is our own President Don Dempson, who will take us behind the scenes at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. When more than 20,000 people in the stands and another 1.5 million people watching on television or live streaming via the Internet get ready to watch the Calgary Stampede’s rodeo, they expect it to…
Beer, Bratwurst & Bavarian Style Pretzels Suit up in your dirndls and lederhosen and join members of the NW Bay Probus Beer club at the first annual Oktoberfest in Qualicum Beach, host by the QB Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of QB. The proceeds from this Rotary Club fundraiser will be put towards community…
October Tour Pacific Biological Research Station – Nanaimo – October 25 For so many, we have questions about our incredible waters that surround us. Whether it’s acidity, types of sea-life, why fisheries close or are suspended, climate change and its effects – well, at the Pacific Biological…
Northwest Bay PROBUS | An evening out paddling Nanaimo Harbour Full Moon Tour On September 6th, a couple members of our club were handed paddles, PDFs and asked to choose our rental kayak from the array of colourful kayaks. After a quick ‘how to’ paddle tutorial and some safety tips we followed our Alberni Outpost…
KEY for TWO at the Bailey Studio Theatre | “A wickedly amusing play to entertain you” | SIGN_UP SOON! (There are only 12 spaces left) | WHEN: Friday Oct. 27 – 8:00PM WHERE: Bailey Studio Theatre – 2373 Rosstown Rd. Nanaimo Please sign-up using the form below or at the October meeting to reserve tickets.
Northwest Bay PROBUS | An afternoon at the Theatre A favourite activity for some of our club is to partake in a sumptuous buffet luncheon and catch an afternoon play. On Wednesday, September 13th, a dozen club members ventured south to Chemainus Theatre to enjoy a spot of British comedy in the play called ‘Jeeves…
“Gilakas’la!”: “Welcome! Come with all that you are.” These are the words that greeted PROBUS members who came out to hear a fascinating presentation by Terri Mack on September 1st. Terri, a member of the Da’naxda’xw Awaetlala Nation Band, is an educator, author and founding member of Strong Nations Publishing in Nanaimo. Her greeting, a…
Taste of Moroccan – Cooking Demonstration — Come and join Cathie Hamilton for an evening of cooking out of Africa! She will explore some of the classic flavors of this world-famous cuisine while using some traditional cooking methods as well. Learn the secrets to balancing out the wonderful combination of flavors that so represent the…
Isobel Mackenzie: Seniors’ Advocate for BC: “Whatever age you are, continue to live!” Our July Speaker, Isobel Mackenzie, has over 20 years’ experience working with seniors in home care, licensed care, community services and volunteer services. In 2014 she accepted the Advocate position which was created as a politically neutral appointment and which cannot…
Northwest Bay PROBUS | Summer Picnic | More than sixty happy members and guests sporting red & white attire attended our annual Summer Picnic, which was held at the Rotary Park in Qualicum Beach. We were rewarded with a sunny, warm afternoon so we could all relax, sip our wine and socialize. A few energetic…
As those who heard Warden Teri DuTemple at the June meeting discovered, Nanaimo Correctional Center’s programs are not what one generally perceives prison life to be. Typically inmates may be on remand awaiting trial or serving a sentence of two years less a day. Corrections staff provide safe and secure custody but also deliver programs…
