Monthly Archives: August 2023

Introducing New Members

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Jane Currie

We Welcome Liina & Les Marshall! Liina is originally from Finland and has lived in Canada since 1991.   She previously worked as a Manager, in Access Transit Services.  Her diverse interests include kayaking, hiking, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Float

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Jane Currie

          Seven probus members took to the head waters of the Cowichan River at Lake Cowichan on Monday, August 28th.  The Tube Shack staff were very helpful and there was a choice of tubes to choose from. … Continue reading →

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Book Club 2nd Edition

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Jane Currie

 Ann L hosted discussion of Miriam Toews’ “Fight Night”, a book that members either loved or didn’t engage with.  Narrated by a delightful, unbelievably precocious 9 year old, the tale of 3 generations of women in one dysfunctional/bohemian family alternates … Continue reading →

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Wee Drammers Welcome the Showers

Posted on August 30, 2023 by admin

  We missed just one of our members (away visiting family) when we gathered at Bo’s to sample drams #152 and 153 on our journey through Scotland’s finest.  This time, we sampled a dram from one of our least visited … Continue reading →

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Kayakers Explore Local Islands

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Vicki Beazley

We have made 7 paddling excursions this year to local islands (Winchelsea, Maude, Southey, and Gerald).  We also travelled to Sandy Beach Marine Park off the north coast of Denman Island and the Dingy Dock restaurant/pub on Protection Island in … Continue reading →

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MOTO August Lunch

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Vicki Beazley

MOTO members met for lunch and a milestone birthday celebration at the Bayside Resort in Parksville on August 14 – we shared laughter and stories, and celebrated in style!! Submitted by Jean Russell

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MOTO

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Jane Currie

July was mostly taken up with visitors and trips but some of us went to watch the Oppenheimer epic.  After a sobering but enthralling 3 hours, we retired to Longwood pub for dinner and a well-deserved glass of wine.

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Saturna Island-Sage Hayward Winery Trip

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Vicki Beazley

  On July 21st twelve adventurous Probus members travelled to Mill Bay Marina to catch a water taxi to Saturna Island. The sea was a bit choppy but the weather cooperated and the boat ride took us past Salt Spring … Continue reading →

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