Our two February 6 speakers will be Lissa Alexander (below left), SOS Communications Manager, and Sarah Costen (below right), Volunteer Relations Coordinator. Join us on February 6 to explore the history and impact of SOS in District 69. Discover how over 20 different programs and services support residents of all ages, and find out how…
Back by popular demand, join your fellow NWBay Probus club members in celebrating the Chinese New Year Year of the Horse at the Shanghai City Restaurant in Nanaimo. Date: Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14th Time: 11:30 AM. Location: Shanghai City Restaurant, 215 – 2000 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo Cost: $35 per person. Payment Deadline: February…
The resort contains two lodges situated on a rocky headland and 20 self-contained cabins. Two quiet beaches lie on either side of the headland with access to woodland trails. The lodge has a rustic vibe with a grand room with large stone fireplace, sofas, and chairs, lots of windows, games, and cards. The stay includes…
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…
The Speaker for our meeting on March 6, 2026 will be Rob Wager who will speak to us about “Engineered Foods” which many of us eat every day but do we know if that is good or bad? Rob has been a faculty member in the Biology Department of VIU in Nanaimo since 1995. His…
Christmas at Cuckoo’s It was a full house at Cuckoo’s Trattoria & Pizzeria in Coombs for our annual club Christmas luncheon,. Beverley Wilson’s festive table centre pieces greeted our members as we entered our private dining area for a delicious plated luncheon of roasted turkey breast medallions with maple glazed ham entree followed by Cuckoo’s…
Our November 7 Speaker was Dr. Robin Fisher – celebrated historian, author and community leader in Elder College For 30 years, Elder College was situated within and supported by Vancouver Island University. That all changed in 2023 when VIU ended that support. Then, a beautiful thing happened. The community rose up to not only keep…
It was worth the wait! F-I-N-A-L-L-Y, on November 18, 2025, twenty-five of us from the NW Bay Probus Club descended on the BC Aviation Museum near Victoria International Airport for a long-awaited tour of the museum. That is to say: 25, plus a wayward Norm…. If you ask him, he’ll tell you he knew exactly…
It’s that time of the year again. The Holiday season is rapidly approaching, as is membership renewal time. All renewals are due by February 15th, 2026, and as always, you can renew by email and e-transfer, or in person at meetings. The January meeting is a great time to renew. You can find the 2026…
Among the many gifts that Probus members enjoy is the impressive list of speakers who, without payment of any kind, generously share their knowledge and experience with us. Our October speaker was no exception. Dr. Dick Beamish is an international scientist and expert on Pacific fishes. In a short powerful presentation focusing on chum, pink…
