Five couples descended upon the Okanagan the week after Labour Day and returned with cars weighted down by cases of the best that we sampled. We stayed at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos and booked a 14 person OK Wine Tours van to take us around to seven wineries our first full day in the region (after some…
The strains of “Mama, Don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys” greeted PROBUS members as they arrived dressed in jeans and cowboy hats to enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast at the September 4 meeting. Setting the jovial tone of the morning, President Robert Grose regaled the group of thirty with several western themed…
Almost 20 people joined our President on Friday, August 28 at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course for “Nine & Dine”. The skies threatened rain but the weather turned out to be perfect for golf – overcast and a bit cooler than we’ve had most of the summer. All agreed after the game that it is now time to bring…
Once again our club members had the privilege of meeting at a beautiful waterfront home for our annual Appetizer Extravaganza. The weather was perfect and thirty-six people arrived with plates of scrumptious appetizers and beverages of their choice to enjoy the view and socialize. It was amazing that not one appetizer was repeated and discussions…
Whether serious golfer or once-a-year duffer – a great time was had by all on Wednesday August 6th. The BBQ, provided by the folks at Brigadoon Golf Course, was a hit – so nice to stay on the property and enjoy each other’s company without having to drive to a different locale. The hamburgers,…
The Borealis String Quartet, Jane Coop, Couloir, and the Elmer Iseler Singers are all coming to Oceanside over the next nine months and subscriptions are available now. The Oceanside Community Arts Council (OCAC) is now in its second year bringing live performances of the musical masterpieces to our neighbourhood. Last year’s series of three concerts in Knox United…