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…
In these days of self-quarantine, virus information overload, lock-down and worry, it’s nice to see people taking time to step-up and appreciate what those “on the front lines and in essential services” are doing for all of us. For some it’s offering to get groceries or delivering supplies, for others it’s a regular phone call…
Our first PROBUS “Away Walk” this year will be the 5.5 km trail around beautiful Westwood Lake https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-search/Parks/32-Westwood-Lake-Park followed by lunch (optional) at Piccadilly Bistro. Date: Friday, March 20th Time: 10:15 AM Meet at the Westwood Lake Tennis Club parking lot, 2367 Arbot Rd. Nanaimo by 10:15. Lunch reservation will be for 12 Noon. (Piccadilly Bistro…
Sunday, February 9th was another stellar bowling day at the Sunset Lanes in Parksville. So much so, that there has been a challenge for another match up before golf season begins. See below for details and to sign up! Top scores from Hart Pfortmueller and Al McDonald were separated by one point, so the gloves…
Our February speaker, Peter Hall, talked about the collapse of the Second Narrow’s Bridge on June 17, 1958. Very rarely do you have the opportunity to relive a disaster through the eyes of someone that experienced it. Now, 61 years later Peter shared the story and his film with us. As part of his job…
Lunar New Year Dim Sum The second, hopefully annual, Dim Sum Lunch was held on February 1st at Shanghai City Restaurant. Working ahead of time with Phoebe, the lovely owner, we were able to taste 11 different items with endless pots of tea. Our 36 members just fit into the private room, where the staff…