Commander Clarifies CFMETR Role

There’s a new face in our community.  He’s a commercial  pilot, but he’s in the Royal Canadian Navy; he circumnavigated the world twice, first sailing eastwards in 1991 and then heading westward via a combination of planes & ships in 2002 and he plays the trombone!   He is the new Commander of the Canadian Forces Maritime…

Our Police in Afghanistan

With the humour and skill of a stand-up comedian, RCMP Staff Sgt. Scott Warren pulled in his audience, then kept us enthralled with a fascinating presentation on his year in Afghanistan. His mission, which took place in Kabul along with two other team members, was to teach basic police skills to an Afghan Special Police Unit.…

Coming Up 2015

Coming Up in 2015

Our Speaker Co-chairs, Barbara Hartley and Marnie Swanson, have come up with a great line-up of speakers for the coming year. Mark your calendars for the following meetings: May 1 Dr. Reg Mitchell Better Living through Chemistry: Removing Wrinkles, Adding Hair and Muscle, Improving Your Sex Life June 5 Ian Robertson Author of “The Honourable…

Christmas Cheer 2014

There’s no need to use words to report on the 2014 Christmas Dinner and Dance – the photos above are worth a million words. Thanks to Bonnie Howell and her team for organizing a most enjoyable evening of great food, fun, laughter and dancing. Thanks to Robert Hartley for the photographs that tell the story.

Barbara (champ!) and Bob Hartley

Winter Games

On Thursday, Feb. 12th, thirty members and their guests met at The Rocking Horse Pub for lunch and an afternoon of games. A circuit of seven different games was set up, including darts, pool, dice, and cards. Some members and their guests were introduced to new games and some members were experts who taught the…

Christmas Meeting – Just for Fun

On December 5th,  many members donned their ugliest Christmas sweaters and/or ties, while some just came to enjoy the meeting and mirth with those who did. The choral quartet “Just 4 Fun” sang and encouraged all to join in while everyone enjoyed delicacies of the season provided by the Management team. Photos: Phil Howell