Our January PROBUS meeting should be a “Howl”! It isn’t often we get to have a wolf (or 90% wolf) as one of our guest speakers (so to speak). Our next speaker on Friday, January 4th will be Gary Allan and his companion, Tundra. Gary’s hope is to help all of us “see the wolf…
Once again our December meeting was a lively party with music, photographs of the year’s events, and lots of yummy food from our fabulous Hospitality Committee. Thanks to Linda, Leslie and Al, for the wonderful selection of Christmas treats – and the Baileys touch was especially appreciated! The wearing of Christmas sweaters (from the ugly…
“WHITE CHRISTMAS” — Our Annual Christmas Party — — Wednesday, December 5, 2018 — To the jingling strains of Johnny Mathis’ Sleigh Ride, we entered into a transformed Ambleside Room – twinkling white trees, white tablecloths centered with mini lights and sparkling garlands; silver balls and beads, and sprigs of holly. Centered on glittering rhinestone…
— Okanagan Wine Tour! — Wine Tasting! It’s obvious our club enjoys getting together and trying new varietals ….. well, in September our club’s anticipating that we’ll be heading to the Okanagan on a group tour that’s bound to be informative, entertaining and fun. Lynne Hannay, from Nanaimo, set the stage at the December meeting…
COZY UP TO THE TV Submitted by Don Dempson Interested in watching some great movies and series? Well you’re not alone. So many of us are alternative TV watchers and whether it’s Netflix, Crave or one of the other options — there are so many viewing selections that are available and may just fit your…
So you want to help with getting speakers for our club…. Many people ask me “where do you get the speakers for our meetings?” I am going to let you in on a secret. I just activate my sense of curiosity, and put the word out that our club is always on the lookout for…
When Carol Wells retired, she asked herself “What do I do now?” It wasn’t long before she became involved in ElderCollege and in researching her family tree. What propelled this research was something she referred to as “The Box.” “The Box” as so many of us know is something one is handed down from…
Report of October Guest Speaker: Renée Caulder Whether you are a lonely senior, a teen who needs affordable graduation wear or a child who needs tutoring in math , SOS is there for residents of District 69. On October 5th, guest speaker, Renée Caulder, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources, took us through the history of SOS…
Well, were really on a roll on Sunday, October 21! Our three teams, The Lofties, Spring Rolls, and Beauties and the Beast, showed a lot of style and pizzazz as they fired those balls down the alleys at Sunset Bowling Lanes in Parksville. The Lofties were hot, coming up with the highest game average. Top…
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…
