On December 5th, many members donned their ugliest Christmas sweaters and/or ties, while some just came to enjoy the meeting and mirth with those who did. The choral quartet “Just 4 Fun” sang and encouraged all to join in while everyone enjoyed delicacies of the season provided by the Management team. Photos: Phil Howell
On Friday November 7th members sat in rapt attention as Bob Crosby talked about the ground-breaking ocean research that is being facilitated by a University of Victoria-based centre. Bob is the Software Quality Control Specialist in the Digital Infrastructure department at Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) and is an integral part of the team that manages and analyzes…
It seems that every day we see another article in the paper about a famous person who has been afflicted with dementia. As we age we learn of more of our friends, neighbours, or family members suffering and looking for caregivers or facilities. What is the state of dementia care on Vancouver Island and what…
With Fall upon us, we kicked off September with a Pancake Breakfast meeting. This is traditionally the meeting where the men have the opportunity to show their culinary skills. The cooking team of Stu Manson, Bernie Podlubny, Roy Deveraux and Robert Grose arrived early laden with electric griddles and pans of ham, sausage and potato…
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…
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…