Mystery History Tour – Friday, October 19, 2018 David Maas, our guide, took us on a magical mystery tour via Forest Bus Tours to interesting points off the beaten track, south of Nanoose Bay. The theme was the role coal played in our local history. First stop, Lantzville where we viewed the flat still waters…
THE APPETIZER EXTRVAGANZA – September 9, 2018 — YUM! The Appie Party on September 9th, though a very soggy kind of day, was lovely. Thank you Robert for taking care of the tents which once again proved invaluable. The food was exceptional and plentiful, with everyone going back for seconds and thirds. Pat Scholz’ patio area…
— A VISIT TO VAN VALLEY FARM — (and other highlights in the Duncan Area) September 19th Out and About Van Valley Farm was fascinating! Never knew dairy farms could be so much fun. Ben and Margie Van Boven were great hosts, providing us with so much information about their enterprise. We watched the robots…
We basked in the sunshine and perfect weather on our trip to Mt. Washington on August 9. Twelve Probus members enjoyed the chairlift ride to the top of the mountain where we meandered on the trails and took in the beautiful 360- degree views. We ate our picnic lunches while balancing on cattywampus picnic tables…
On July 31, 2018, eighteen PROBUS members, led by Linda Burrows, ventured out to explore parts of Hornby Island. After a scattered start from Buckley Bay (two ferries and five cars later), the “herded cats” met at the Cardboard Bakery on Hornby for retail and culinary opportunities. From there we went on to visit Big…
TACKY TOURIST PICNIC As was the case for most days this Summer, July 25th was a hot one! Bravo to those intent on keeping with the theme and who came dressed up for the occasion. Don’s photos illustrate the creativity of our crowd with the prize for the Tackiest Tourist going to Leslie MacDonald and…