This from our Social Chairperson, Joanie Miller: Just when we thought we might be able to get Out and About a bit more, new restrictions have been announced that have us limited until at least January 8th. Let’s hope, by that time, we will see a downward curve on the COVID graphs and we can once…
Many of us enjoyed the wonderful Probus trip to Powell River this time last year, for PRISMA’s highly popular Sail to the Symphony event. For a look back at last year’s Out & About report and photos, click here. With Sail to the Symphony cancelled this year, PRISMA (Pacific Region International Summer Music Association) has created…
Just days before social distancing was introduced in BC, a group of 20 members enjoyed an eventful Out & About trip to Comox and Cumberland. The outing started with a guided tour of the Comox Air Force Museum, including an informative presentation from the Museum staff about the history of the base and the museum.…
Our first PROBUS “Away Walk” this year will be the 5.5 km trail around beautiful Westwood Lake https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-search/Parks/32-Westwood-Lake-Park followed by lunch (optional) at Piccadilly Bistro. Date: Friday, March 20th Time: 10:15 AM Meet at the Westwood Lake Tennis Club parking lot, 2367 Arbot Rd. Nanaimo by 10:15. Lunch reservation will be for 12 Noon. (Piccadilly Bistro…
Sunday, February 9th was another stellar bowling day at the Sunset Lanes in Parksville. So much so, that there has been a challenge for another match up before golf season begins. See below for details and to sign up! Top scores from Hart Pfortmueller and Al McDonald were separated by one point, so the gloves…
Lunar New Year Dim Sum The second, hopefully annual, Dim Sum Lunch was held on February 1st at Shanghai City Restaurant. Working ahead of time with Phoebe, the lovely owner, we were able to taste 11 different items with endless pots of tea. Our 36 members just fit into the private room, where the staff…