On Friday, February 21, 18 Probus members went for a night out at the Bailey Theatre on Rosstown Road in Nanaimo. The production was “Lend Me a Tenor”, a comedy farce. What a pleasant show with a belly of laughs. How they do a show with only one set and non-stop slapstick I do not…
What a topic to start the New Year, with the drastic wildfires in Australia and climate change threatening future incidents in BC like another Fort McMurray. Investigations throughout North America have resulted in new scientific and practical knowledge of how wildfires spread and burn through communities and what we can do to reduce damage to…
Our December meeting commenced with the AGM, followed by a short business meeting, and soon evolved into a festive celebration. Participants enjoyed a wonderful selection of Christmas treats, accompanied by the welcome touch of Baileys in our coffee or sipped and savoured on its own. A big thanks to our hospitality team for outstanding refreshments…
On December 4th, Fairwinds Golf Club opened its doors to JINGLE ALL THE WAY, our 2019 Christmas party. Many took ‘Be There With Bells On” to heart, with TOM and LAURIE CHOW winning the best overall. To greet you at the door with her big smile was our President, MARNIE SWANSON and at the reception…
On December 10th, twenty-four Ladies Who Lunch were treated to an amazing catered Christmas luncheon at the home of Pat Scholz. The food, prepared by Occasional Occasions Catering in Lantzville was delicious. Our wonderful host kept our wine glasses full with some exceptional bottles from her private cellar. The happy faces in the…
Twenty of our PROBUS members spent a delightful Sunday in Qualicum Beach, enjoying brunch at the C View Restaurant followed by a hilarious presentation of The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever at the Village Theatre. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman…