Are you aware that you share 98% of your genes with a chimp, 44% with a fruit fly and 18% with a plant? Our April speaker, Dr.Ed Ishiguro, back by popular demand, shared with us some of his fascinating research, his subject this time being the decoding of the human genome project and the way…
PROBUS Hikers enjoy Biggs Park-Jacks Point hike near Duke Point-May 7 Seven Probus members met at Duke Point for a 5km hike in brilliant sunshine. This hike was an absolute delight. Fabulous scenery of the Nanaimo estuary looking across to Downtown Nanaimo, Arbutus and Gary Oak trees, oyster encrusted shorelines, wildflowers at Jack Point. It…
On March 4th Dr. Martin Bunton, Associate Professor, UVic Dept. of History, took us through the modern historical basis of the Palestinian – Israeli conflict. In doing so he has helped us understand why peace in this region has been so elusive. Dr. Bunton is the author of The Palestinian – Israeli Conflict, Very Short Introduction…
TRIVIA NIGHT WITH NANOOSE BAY PROBUS CLUB – Our NW Bay Probus Club joined with the Nanoose Bay Probus at Fairwinds Golf Club for a friendly trivia competition on March 30. The group of 32 people had barrels of fun. We divided into teams of four to answer trivia questions on a many different topics. …
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB – *NEW* – Have you ever wondered about the appeal of science fiction? Have you wondered what the difference is between SciFi and Fantasy? Are you already a bit of a fan… or maybe a big fan? Sharon Seibt would like to “explore new worlds” with some other interested people. If you…
PROBUS GOES TO THE THEATRE – March 11. Many tears were shed by the 22 Probus members who got together to see Office Hours at the Bailey Studio in Nanaimo on March 11; fortunately they were tears of laughter! The six-scene comedy, by Canadian playwright Norm Foster irreverently made fun of humankind, often doing silly things…