In 1958, our February speaker, Peter Hall, was working as a draftsman for the Dominion Bridge Company. As well as working as a draftsman, Peter was assigned to film the construction of the Second Narrow’s Ironworker’s Bridge (connecting Vancouver to the north shore). Two or three times a week, Peter was up on the bridge…
What a topic to start the New Year, with the drastic wildfires in Australia and climate change threatening future incidents in BC like another Fort McMurray. Investigations throughout North America have resulted in new scientific and practical knowledge of how wildfires spread and burn through communities and what we can do to reduce damage to…
Due to weather, the January Bowling Challenge had to be cancelled and has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 9th. Please note the time has changed to 4:00 PM. Join us on Sunday, February 9th for an afternoon of bowling at Sunset Lanes at 678 Island Hwy E, Parksville, followed by our Bowling Banquet at Boston Pizza. Date and…
The Nanaimo Theatre Group is presenting Lend Me a Tenor at the Bailey Theatre, 2372 Rosstown Road, Nanaimo. A sensation on Broadway and London’s West End and winner of 3 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards, this madcap, screwball comedy is set in the golden age of 1934. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland…
Our December meeting commenced with the AGM, followed by a short business meeting, and soon evolved into a festive celebration. Participants enjoyed a wonderful selection of Christmas treats, accompanied by the welcome touch of Baileys in our coffee or sipped and savoured on its own. A big thanks to our hospitality team for outstanding refreshments…
On December 4th, Fairwinds Golf Club opened its doors to JINGLE ALL THE WAY, our 2019 Christmas party. Many took ‘Be There With Bells On” to heart, with TOM and LAURIE CHOW winning the best overall. To greet you at the door with her big smile was our President, MARNIE SWANSON and at the reception…
On December 10th, twenty-four Ladies Who Lunch were treated to an amazing catered Christmas luncheon at the home of Pat Scholz. The food, prepared by Occasional Occasions Catering in Lantzville was delicious. Our wonderful host kept our wine glasses full with some exceptional bottles from her private cellar. The happy faces in the…
Twenty of our PROBUS members spent a delightful Sunday in Qualicum Beach, enjoying brunch at the C View Restaurant followed by a hilarious presentation of The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever at the Village Theatre. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman…
Our November 1st meeting was a great demonstration and reminder of the enthusiasm of our members. The meeting was helped off to a great start with a delicious continental breakfast of cinnamon buns, fruit, juice, coffee, tea and other treats. Marnie presented the results of the recent member survey which was designed to get feedback…
In November we held a working meeting with the purpose of keeping our club vibrant and in line with the interests of our members, based on the results of the recent member survey. Members of the management team set up sign-up tables for new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that had been proposed in the survey.…
Chamber Music in the Lobby, with the charismatic BERGMANN DUO and featured guests.Wintersong: From Franz Schubert to Randy Newman, Benjamin Butterfield, tenor.Warm up to winter with songs from Schubert’s seminal song cycle Winter Journey, to some British and American songs by Charles Ives and Arnold Bax. To round out this programme, Mr. Butterfield will present…
