Happy at Appies

On August 14th, forty-two members met for some delicious appetizers and friendly conversation at a lovely waterfront setting. None of the members duplicated an appetizer, which meant there was quite a selection.  Recipe requests were overheard and wine sharing was observed. Thank you to Joan for opening her lovely home and to the members who…

Picnic Hijinks

This year we were once again very fortunate to have our Annual PROBUS Picnic in the lovely backyard of one of our members. Friends gathered for fun, food and games. For a golf ball challenge, teams were self named: The Troopers, IQ 220, Gawd Awful, Hell Raisers and Bernie’s Ball Busters. They constructed and completed…

4th Annual Appetizer Extravaganza – 2016

Wednesday August 24th, 2016 @ 4:30PM Thank you to Joe and Lee Lukian for opening up their home for our 4th annual Appetizer Extravaganza attended by thirty PROBUS members and five guests.  This enjoyable summer evening was all about food and hospitality, and both were in abundance. We have some excellent cooks in our group and…

Fun Golf 2014

Some 37 golfers came out in force on Friday June 13th to putt, drive, and slice around Brigadoon Golf Course in Parksville.   Despite initial concern about the weather, the sun shone brightly and a great game was had by all. After the game golfers plus an additional eight members enjoyed a buffet dinner at Smitty’s.…

Images of Christmas 2013

A successful and festive party was enjoyed by all on Friday!  Everyone was decked out in their finery, and with smiles on faces began the evening.  As we mingled, tasty appetizers were being passed around, people laughed and chatted with new and old friends! At our tables we settled in for a Christmas Trivia contest…

Christmases Past

Of all the social activities that we hold throughout the year,  the Christmas dinner is perhaps the most joyous and colorful event.   Who can resist the sounds, lights, and tasty treats of the season? Thanks to Frank Tar, a roving photographer at the 2008 festivities, we thought you would enjoy a retrospective peek at…