An intrepid group of 19 Probus members – “Theatrical wannabes” was off to see the production “Self-Help” on Feb 22 in Nanaimo. Many of us had been to previous productions at The Bailey that are usually British humour of the dry farce variety. This one turned over our definition of farce.  Norm Foster is considered…

On Sunday January 20th, two teams, The Pin Heads and Valiant Effort, while battling it out at Sunset Lanes, displayed some very interesting bowling techniques. At the awards dinner at Boston Pizza, DAVID WHITE was recognized for the highest individual game (168) and the aggregate three game total (352).  SUE KELLY had the next highest individual…

We regret that this event has been cancelled.  Stay tuned for an equally exciting event in the coming months.  You may request a refund here if you haven’t already received one. Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday”, is celebrated internationally, most widely known to us in Brazil (Carnival) and New Orleans. Strings of beads in purple (Justice), gold…

On Saturday February 9th, twenty Four members came to the Shanghai City Restaurant at the back of Brooks Landing Mall in Nanaimo, for our first celebration of Lunar New Year. As we were a large group, the lovely owner manager, Phoebe, placed us by ourselves in the VIP room at the back. The restaurant specializes…

Well, were really on a roll on Sunday, October 21!  Our three teams, The Lofties, Spring Rolls, and Beauties and the Beast, showed a lot of style and pizzazz as they fired those balls down the alleys at Sunset Bowling Lanes in Parksville.  The Lofties were hot, coming up with the highest game average.  Top…

OUT & ABOUT TO THE THEATRE Friday, November 2, 2018 8:00 p.m. An outing to The Bailey Studio is always fun.  And this time the play, Murder in Green Meadows, will keep you guessing.  A successful architect and his wife move into their dream home.  They are soon visited by their new neighbours and friendship…