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.…
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…
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…
It was a perfect evening: an incredibly beautiful setting overlooking Nanoose Bay, a strolling musician, and food extraordinaire! The appie table overflowed with delicious offerings (amazing that there were very few duplications from over 40 people) and, thanks to Sylvia Paish, there were fresh oysters on the BBQ. Special thanks to Lee and Joe…
This year’s picnic was blessed with warm and sunny weather, a beautiful location and over sixty high-spirited members who were ready to party! Thanks go to Diane and Hans De Visser, whose backyard was just perfect for the occasion, and to the Social Committee headed by Robert Grose (MC extraordinaire). They came up with challenges –…
On May 22, nine Probus members enjoying a wonderful guided tour of Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, magnificent 3,000 Rhodo gardens interspersed amongst the fern laden hills and stream valleys. Brian Zimmerman, the owner, was our personal guide and we enjoyed his stories of how he single handed transformed the woodlands into the beautiful casual gardens…