October 2018 Speaker: Renée Caulder, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources Society of Organized Services (SOS):“50th Anniversary in the Community” Whether they are providing a math tutoring for teens or making sure that an elderly resident has a hot meal several days a week, this amazing community outreach organization has been there for the communities of District…
PIZZAZZ and PIZZA Sunday, October 21 Bring your dazzle and zeal to Sunset Lanes Bowling for an afternoon of fun and games followed by the awards dinner at Boston Pizza. Bowling is $15 for all three games based on four bowlers per team, plus $2.50 for shoes. We’ll meet at Sunset Lanes at 2:00 p.m.…
OUT & ABOUT TO THE THEATRE Friday, November 2, 2018 8:00 p.m. An outing to The Bailey Studio is always fun. And this time the play, Murder in Green Meadows, will keep you guessing. A successful architect and his wife move into their dream home. They are soon visited by their new neighbours and friendship…
Our September speaker, David Maas, originally from Ontario, moved to Vancouver Island over 20 years ago. With a natural curiosity and interest in everything, his readings and research have resulted in a deep understanding and love of Vancouver Island history which he shared with us. Who knew, for example, that geology shows Vancouver Island came…
— Friday, October 19th — As a followup to his presentation at our September meeting, David Maas has agreed to lead us on a day long Mystery-Historical tour on Vancouver Island. We will be renting a 48- passenger bus and meeting at Nanoose Place parking lot at 8:45 am – returning by 4:00pm. Bring your own…
THE APPETIZER EXTRVAGANZA – September 9, 2018 — YUM! The Appie Party on September 9th, though a very soggy kind of day, was lovely. Thank you Robert for taking care of the tents which once again proved invaluable. The food was exceptional and plentiful, with everyone going back for seconds and thirds. Pat Scholz’ patio area…
— A VISIT TO VAN VALLEY FARM — (and other highlights in the Duncan Area) September 19th Out and About Van Valley Farm was fascinating! Never knew dairy farms could be so much fun. Ben and Margie Van Boven were great hosts, providing us with so much information about their enterprise. We watched the robots…
“Petit Milo, “Sauvignette”, “Cabernet Libre” were some wine varietals most of us had never even heard of. Vancouver Island’s unique cool coastal climate requires special knowledge when it comes to wine-making…(Teaser) Local Sommellier, Mich Pambrun, presented us with some interesting details about these processes, taking us on a virtual trip to Unsworth Winery, where the…
We basked in the sunshine and perfect weather on our trip to Mt. Washington on August 9. Twelve Probus members enjoyed the chairlift ride to the top of the mountain where we meandered on the trails and took in the beautiful 360- degree views. We ate our picnic lunches while balancing on cattywampus picnic tables…
On July 31, 2018, eighteen PROBUS members, led by Linda Burrows, ventured out to explore parts of Hornby Island. After a scattered start from Buckley Bay (two ferries and five cars later), the “herded cats” met at the Cardboard Bakery on Hornby for retail and culinary opportunities. From there we went on to visit Big…
TACKY TOURIST PICNIC As was the case for most days this Summer, July 25th was a hot one! Bravo to those intent on keeping with the theme and who came dressed up for the occasion. Don’s photos illustrate the creativity of our crowd with the prize for the Tackiest Tourist going to Leslie MacDonald and…
