Alan Rinehart, an internationally renowned classical guitarist, will be performing a private concert at our November meeting, “My Journey with a Classical Guitar”. Having recently moved to the Island, Alan and his guitar have appeared from the bucolic summer gardens of St. Philips by the Sea to the beautiful acoustic churches of Nanaimo as well…
A certified senior housing specialist and senior housing coach, Ian Thompson provides the critical information for planning that downsize. He is a second generation realtor who is in our age group. Ian gives an “all info and no sell” presentation that folks enjoy attending. For a rather serious and important subject, our guest speaker, Ian…
The presentation was advertised as riveting and Dr. Beamish delivered! You could have heard the proverbial pin drop during his absorbing information on fish, specifically Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead. Using data and research, Dick explained the trends, gaps, and unanswered questions related to fish, their abundance; their survival; their futures and the rivers and oceans…
The NW Bay Probus Picnic at Brigadoon Golf Course was a wonderful success, with members enjoying a beautiful, warm, sunny day. The venue offered just the right balance of sunshine and ample shade, making it a comfortable and relaxing outing for everyone. Many thanks to Brigadoon owners Ross and Chris, for all their assistance in…
NWB Probus Crib Tournament with Potluck Lunch The cards were dealt, the pegs were moved and the results are in! Our crib game on Wednesday, July 15 at Bob Cunningham’s home in Fairwinds brought together 11 Probus members and guests for rousing games of crib. There was much teasing, strategizing, counting and even a skunking!…
An immersive experience! Those three words only begin to describe the wonderful explosion of art, colour, motion and music that our group of 12 thoroughly enjoyed at the “Beyond van Gogh and Monet” show in Nanaimo. The first part of the show was a walk-through, museum style display, with lots of wonderful images and information…