Have you ever wondered where you came from, so to speak? Our November speaker may be able to answer some of your questions. Carol Wells, an ElderCollege instructor, will be telling us how she got into the world of genealogy, how you can start exploring your family tree and some of the pitfalls you may…
“WHITE CHRISTMAS” — Our Annual Christmas Party — — Wednesday, December 5, 2018 — It will be another magical evening in the Arbutus Room at Fairwinds Golf Club. The theme this year is White Christmas, so you can just imagine the sparkling décor and lovely lights. As usual, there will be cocktails before dinner, then…
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…
Mystery History Tour – Friday, October 19, 2018 David Maas, our guide, took us on a magical mystery tour via Forest Bus Tours to interesting points off the beaten track, south of Nanoose Bay. The theme was the role coal played in our local history. First stop, Lantzville where we viewed the flat still waters…
THE APPETIZER EXTRVAGANZA – September 9, 2018 — YUM! The Appie Party on September 9th, though a very soggy kind of day, was lovely. Thank you Robert for taking care of the tents which once again proved invaluable. The food was exceptional and plentiful, with everyone going back for seconds and thirds. Pat Scholz’ patio area…
— A VISIT TO VAN VALLEY FARM — (and other highlights in the Duncan Area) September 19th Out and About Van Valley Farm was fascinating! Never knew dairy farms could be so much fun. Ben and Margie Van Boven were great hosts, providing us with so much information about their enterprise. We watched the robots…
“Petit Milo, “Sauvignette”, “Cabernet Libre” were some wine varietals most of us had never even heard of. Vancouver Island’s unique cool coastal climate requires special knowledge when it comes to wine-making…(Teaser) Local Sommellier, Mich Pambrun, presented us with some interesting details about these processes, taking us on a virtual trip to Unsworth Winery, where the…
We basked in the sunshine and perfect weather on our trip to Mt. Washington on August 9. Twelve Probus members enjoyed the chairlift ride to the top of the mountain where we meandered on the trails and took in the beautiful 360- degree views. We ate our picnic lunches while balancing on cattywampus picnic tables…
