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…

— PACIFIC BIOLOGICAL STATION TOUR – JUNE 20 —  The mystique and magic of our oceans has fascinated locals and scientists for centuries.  What goes on in our seas and throughout their depths is simply amazing, and hidden in Nanaimo is one of Canada’s leading research stations that opened its doors for us again this…

JAZZ IN JUNE Join your PROBUS friends to carpool to a jazz concert at Shaw Auditorium in Nanaimo. Details below:       ____________________________________________________________________ June 15  –  LOVING JAZZ Rosemary Lindsay and Ken Lister   SHAW AUDITORIUM Vancouver Island Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC 7:30 – 9:30 ADMISSIONS   Concert $30 Members $20 Sign up…

REPORT ON THE JUNE 12th TOUR OF BEAUTIFUL GABRIOLA ISLAND Fourteen members of NWBay PROBUS Club carpooled to the Gabriola Ferry on June 12.  The day was overcast but dry and we had smooth sailing.  The first port of call was the Hardware and Garden Centre.  The proprietors were very friendly and happy to have…

— MILNER GARDENS AND WOODLAND TOUR – May 8, 2018 — A beautiful seaside retreat in Qualicum Beach, once reserved for royalty, was the perfect place to spend a sunny Tuesday morning strolling through the lush woodland lanes and witnessing the breathtaking Springtime splendour of rhododendrons at their best.  Liane, our guide, was exceptional, interspersing details…