Monthly Archives: March 2024

MOTO in March

Members of MOTO joining Les Wineaux – enjoying the Wine Pairing Dinner at Fairwinds GC.  Such a treat for us to be amongst friends – and having fun!!!

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Les Wineaux Experience “The French Connection”

32 Les Wineaux members enjoyed a wine-pairing dinner at the Fairwinds Golf Course on Saturday, March 23, featuring wines from Roche Wines.  The winery is in the Okanagan, but the owners have a long history of wine making in France. … Continue reading

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WeeDrammers Look to Tradition

9 Weedrammers gathered at Tony R’s on the 26th of March for our 2nd tasting of the month (February we cancelled). This time, Tony looked to history to find two excellent drams coming from small and more obscure distilleries.  The … Continue reading

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Members Enjoy Singo

In March, twelve of us went to the Lantzville pub for a “Singo” evening.  It’s like Bingo but with songs played rather than numbers.  Nobody at our table won anything, but Vera showed she had one of the best singing … Continue reading

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Men’s Coffee & Discussion Group

January 16, 2024 Members appear remarkably relaxed while grappling with the complexities of ESG/DEI practices in Government, Industry and Academia.  Refreshments courtesy of Linda Tosney who approved the venue on the understanding that John T tidied up afterward. submitted by … Continue reading

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ABBA Members Enjoy Games Night

Sixteen ABBA members gathered on Tuesday, March 19th, for another fun evening of games and conversation at the homes of Anne and Erling Larson and Ethel Lambert. Games included Rummikub, Mexican Train and 99. Submitted by Sharon Jackson

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WeeDrammers – Two weeks late but great nonetheless!

9 “Drammers” gathered at Dick D’s on March 12 to sample #’s 163 and 164 of Scotland’s finest.  In this case both drams required leaving BC to secure.  In fact, one would require an international flight; the other a visit … Continue reading

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Bowling

Jackie Clements organized a Bowling activity for February 23rd and 24 people attended. Everyone appeared to enjoy themselves and Anne Larson proved to be the #1 striker on our team.  20 members continued on to Boston Pizza for dinner, which … Continue reading

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BYOB Book Discussion

Another great list of books we enjoyed.                   Submitted by Jo Graham  

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MOTO Dinner Date

Seven members of the MOTO group enjoyed a beautiful dinner together at Chameleons Restaurant in Parksville on Saturday, March 2nd!           Submitted by Jean Russell

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