November 6, 2020 Probus Speaker: Ronnie Pitcher, Expedia Cruises. When will we cruise again? Many members enjoy cruising (ocean and river) and we are not able to plan ahead while in Covid. We all receive cruise information in the mail and emails but planning for a cruise in late 2021 seems a long time away.…
Ian Tostenson speaks on ZOOM about COVID-19 and the restaurant business – October 2, 2020 Did you know that before the pandemic, restaurants and food services in BC was a $15 billion dollar industry that employed approximately 190,000 employees? That it was the third largest employer in the province? 45% of the employees were 18-24…
What happens when you have a multi-media genius with an overactive imagination, who like it or not has to deal with a seemingly never-ending Covid 19 shutdown? You get the Northwest Bay Probus Club first, possibly annual (very possibly not), Hairstyle Challenge! With sincere thanks to our own Don Dempson and his incredible works of…
The TED Talks Special Interest Group (SIG), has been very active, researching and discussing a number of topics in recent months. The discussion are summarized below, along with references in case you would like to dig deeper. New SIG members are always welcome! For information, please contact Margaret Stevens at 250-821-9678 or at mstevens847@gmail.com. For…
Update on Northwest Bay Probus General Meetings: It is apparent from the Provincial health rules that meeting in groups larger than 50 people will likely not be permitted for many months. In light of this, our NWB Probus Management Committee has decided to try meeting via zoom, starting on 2 October 2020. The focus of…
Many of us enjoyed the wonderful Probus trip to Powell River this time last year, for PRISMA’s highly popular Sail to the Symphony event. For a look back at last year’s Out & About report and photos, click here. With Sail to the Symphony cancelled this year, PRISMA (Pacific Region International Summer Music Association) has created…
On the morning of June 1, 2018 we dipped our tires into the Pacific Ocean waters in Nanaimo B.C. and headed off on a three month biking adventure across Canada. Five of us embarked on this cross-Canada tour, four cyclists and one driver. All our possessions, spare tubes, tires, repair equipment, food and a spare…
When the COVID shutdown started and supplies were scarce, due to increased demand, Probus member Joan Ethier got busy with her sewing machine and made face masks for family at home and then expanded her operations to make some for her neighbours. Having done that and realizing that she could fill a need, she ramped…
Just days before social distancing was introduced in BC, a group of 20 members enjoyed an eventful Out & About trip to Comox and Cumberland. The outing started with a guided tour of the Comox Air Force Museum, including an informative presentation from the Museum staff about the history of the base and the museum.…
Probus member, Sue Kelly sends a note of thanks for the generous response to her daughter, Dr. Meghan Towers’, request for donations of protective gear for the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital: Both Terry and I on behalf of our daughter Meghan, want to thank the Northwest Bay Probus members who donated personal protective equipment for…
A timely talk for the times! – “A Microbiome Revolution” Our March speaker, Dr. John North outlined the role of the microbiome in keeping us healthy. John’s background, researching virology and immunology and leading teams in the search for novel drugs to treat infectious disease, was particularly timely because we were on the cusp of…
