Come out to the General Meeting on June 5 to learn more about Ground Search and Rescue in the potentially treacherous and often unforgiving environment of Vancouver Island. Ken Neden is the SAR Manager of the Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Organization. Arrowsmith SAR is responsible for ground and inland water SAR in the Oceanside area.…
William Litchfield is the Associate Vice President, Development for Vancouver Island with the BC Cancer Foundation, where he leads fundraising for the new BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo as well as the Gift and Estate Planning team for the Province. His background spans international development across South America and Africa and senior leadership roles at…
The Ladies Foursome Get ready to laugh and cry on the green with Norm Foster’s uproarious comedy, The Ladies Foursome! Four friends tee off in a full round of golf the day after a friend’s funeral – revealing long-kept secrets, hilarious confessions, and pining for love near and far. Comedic discussions of mature themes, including…
Each year, PRISMA brings together student musicians and internationally- renowned guest artists for two weeks of orchestral training, masterclasses, and performances, culminating in a series of main-stage concerts in Powell River. This year the Sail to the Symphony concert is being held on Saturday June 20, 2026. The package includes: The 2026 package price is…
It’s been seven years since we last visited the Okanagan for a wine tour so … we’re going back! Join us this September 21 – 24, when we return to the ‘sun kissed’ Okanagan and visit ten different wineries to sample some incredible wines. Together withthe Nanaimo Probus club we have a great package ready…
“To Be? Or Not To Be?”A presentation on Artificial Intelligence by Dr. Joanna Hesketh Once upon a time, not long ago in what we now call the pre-digital era, new discoveries or current events fed conversations and rumours. Newspapers, local radio stations even townhall meetings informed what was quaintly called the ‘talk of the town’.…
On March 6, 2026, Rob Wager spoke to us about Genetically Modified Foods. Rob has been a Member of the Biology Department at VIU since 1995. His specialty has been in biochemistry and molecular biology. He is now an independent consultant involved with Genetically Modified Foods, with an emphasis on public education. Rob certainly gave us an…
Celebrating The Year of the Fire Horse at the Shanghai City Restaurant in Nanaimo. This is at least the seventh year that we have celebrated the lunar new year in style! We had the ideal number of attendees, 24, which fit beautifully in our private room. Most importantly, this number also worked well with the…
Our two February 6 speakers were Lissa Alexander (below left), SOS Communications Manager, and Sarah Costen (below right), Volunteer Relations Coordinator. Our speakers in February brought us information on an important and historical non-profit in our community, that is, the SOS (Society of Organized Services). It was started in 1968 by three local women who…
Celebrate Easter in elegant style at Truffle Farm Parksville with a beautifully curated high tea experience. Settle into the warmth and charm of the farm for a leisurely afternoon filled with exceptional teas, seasonal delicacies, and the tranquil beauty of springtime. What Awaits You: Date: Easter Saturday, April 4th, 3 – 5pm Tickets: $53 includes…
On January 9, Hans gave us a very enlightening (if somewhat sobering) talk about the history of the softwood lumber dispute and the impact of the recent huge increase in tariffs on BC lumber and lumber products on the BC Forest Industry and indeed on the BC economy as a whole. As a member of…
