Our November speaker, Kiri Dixon (the General Manager of Red Gap Cascadia Liquors) opened her presentation by describing her deep interest in boutique, locally-produced wines. Kiri believes Cowichan Valley is evolving as one of finest wine producing regions in British Columbia. To provide insight into the reason why, Kiri introduced us to a twenty-year veteran…
Peppermint Twist Northwest Bay Probus Club December 7nd, 2022 “Peppermint Twist”? For a Christmas party? Yes, it is unique and unusual and, no, you won’t have to get up and do your version of the 60’s dance craze that put your back out then that you’re still paying for now. It’s a party with a peppermint twist.…
An Autumn Cranberry Farm Tour What do you get when you cross (1) a family-run cranberry farm that canceled its farm tours for three years due to COVID and (2) the inquiring minds of members of the NW Bay Probus Club? The answer: Thirteen eager Probus members at the farm’s doors on a sunny Tuesday…
The Great Canadian Exploration On October 7 we had the pleasure of hearing David Rose, founder, owner and operator of Mile Zero Tours talk about the birth and growth of his boutique travel company. It was just eight years ago that he started up his Victoria-based company, one that drew heavily on insights he garnered…
Nanaimo Theatre Group and The Bailey Theatre presents: When We Are Married – Wed Oct 26th More fun as a group, J.B. Priestley’s comical farce is sure to bring the house down with laughter. It is 1908 and in the heart of Northern England. Three couples who are the very essence of respectability and are…
Our September 2nd presenter, Erin Beaudoin discussed dementia care on Vancouver Island. Erin is the Executive Director at Eden Gardens in Nanaimo, a long-term care home for people living with dementia. Eden Gardens was specifically designed to reflect the manner in which one normally lives (i.e., in a community-style setting). It’s organized into “neighbourhoods.” Each…