The September meeting has traditionally been a day for the men to show off their culinary talents by rustling up flapjacks, bacon and sausages. This year is no exception – why break a good thing? Friday September 5th – come with a hearty appetite and enjoy a great breakfast and laughter and conversation with fellow…
Eighteen intrepid walkers showed up for the 6K walk around Westwood Lake and every single one made it to the finish line, which ended (conveniently!) at Westwood Lake Bistro where we enjoyed a very good lunch on their lovely patio and, as always, that special Probus camaraderie. Thanks to Steph Smith who organized this popular annual walk and to Phil Howell for his great…
On August 14th, forty-two members met for some delicious appetizers and friendly conversation at a lovely waterfront setting. None of the members duplicated an appetizer, which meant there was quite a selection. Recipe requests were overheard and wine sharing was observed. Thank you to Joan for opening her lovely home and to the members who…
For our first Northwest Bay PROBUS Club hike on a beautiful sunny Friday August 8th 2014, we had 14 members (including four ladies). We car-pooled to the trailhead about 35 minutes just below Cassidy Airport. The Haslam Trail has blue markers and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. We started out shortly after 9:15.…
Haslam Trail to Timberland Lake is an easy hike, about 3-4 km to a warm water lake that is good swimming and lunch and back on the same route. Meet at Nanoose Place parking lot at 8:30 to arrange car pools. The drive is about 1/2 hour to the Cassidy Airport area. Be sure to wear good hiking boots, hat, sunscreen,…
Dr Martin Spencer, a Nanaimo based multiple-award-winning eye surgeon who has taught and performed cataract surgery in sites ranging from mud-floored makeshift rooms in Malawi to the most advanced eye care hospitals in the third world had members riveted to their seats at the August 1st meeting. He outlined the background of Seva (Sanskrit for…