Author Archives: Jane Currie

25th Anniversary Summer Picnic

NB Probus Picnic, a Hit!  This year the Nanoose Bay Probus Picnic celebrated our club’s 25th anniversary. The weather gods, once again, smiled down on us providing sun and a light breeze. The picnic was attended by 73 members, and … Continue reading

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Book Club 2nd Edition

We met June 26 at Judith’s for a lively and delicious discussion of Lisa See’s “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women.”  Our group really enjoyed this immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China. … Continue reading

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June 2024 BYOB

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MOTO in June

MOTO ladies indulging in fresh fish and chips at the Ship and Shore Pub in Deep Bay today!  Great fun in the sun at the beach today!! submitted by Jean Russell  

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Book Club 2nd Edition

Book Club #2 met at Judy’s to discuss “The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré. 14 year-old Adunni has just been told by her father that she is to marry and become the third wife of a much … Continue reading

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Probus Canada Photo Contest: Our Kayakers have a Winner!

Graham Farstad recently received a request from Probus Canada for a release to use a  photo he took last year of kayaker Barbara Murray (long-time member who recently moved) in a Probus Canada video.  Congrats to Graham, Barbara and all … Continue reading

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June Jumble Sale at St. Mary’s (our meeting venue)

FUNdraiser at St. Mary’s June Jumble Sale – Saturday June 1, 2024; 10 – 2pm St Mary’s is holding a June Jumble Sale and is looking for donations of the following during the last weeks of May:  plants (indoor/outdoor), seedlings, … Continue reading

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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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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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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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