Our May 3rd Speaker was our very own Marcel Lalonde, talking to us about how to avoid scams either through our phones or email, which has now gone far beyond scam artists knocking on our door. A man on a mission: a tale of woe, then redemption – by Terry Kelly Once upon a time…
Our Guest Speaker on April 5, 2024 was Michael Whitcomb. Michael is the Off Campus Housing Director for Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo (VIU). Michael showed us where students from around the world typically come from. There are three primary sources of students including Canada and the remaining students typically come from 10 to 12…
The PRISMA Sail to the Symphony event in Powell River is coming up once again. Sail to the Symphony will be held on Saturday June 29 It is a day of amazing food, spectacular music and fun. The event includes walk on ferry tickets from Comox to Powell River, a fine catered lunch and the…
Our Guest Speaker on March 1, 2024 was Richard Herlinveaux who is shown to the left. Scroll down to see some photos from the March 1 meeting. Richard is a second-generation sheep breeder and farmer from North Saanich with a vast knowledge of sheep farming around the world. His knowledge covers fibre (wool) production and…
For our first theatre outing of the year, Sharon Brocklesby is organizing a group dinner and play event in Qualicum Beach to see the romantic comedy called Queen Milli of Galt at the Village Theatre, on 2nd Ave. Date/Time: Friday, March 8th. Dinner (optional): Qualicum Beach Cafe, 5:30 PM 2690 Island Hwy. W., Qualicum Beach…
The Speakers for our General meeting on Feb 2, 2024 were Rosemary Bonderud, President and Sharon Tomczwk, Executive Director of Forward House in Parksville. See below for a slideshow of photos taken at the meeting. Forward House was created to respond to the needs for those people needing assistance with overcoming mental health or addiction…