There's lots happening this month - both within our own club and around the Oceanside area. Click on the stories below and keep the NWB PROBUS calendar in your bookmarks for easy access.
See you next Friday!
Judy |
MAY 2: EXPERIENCES IN GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING
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When local resident, Scott Rowswell, took early retirement in 2003 after a career in telecommunications, he didn't stop working.
He now has over 10 years experience working with and through established charitable organizations and NGOs....
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President's Message | |
Spring has sprung and Northwest Bay Probus Club is shifting into high gear.
We have been enjoying exciting speakers and interesting topics with more to come in future months. You are seeing more sign-up sheets and E-blasts for our "Out and About" activities as well as...
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UPCOMING - Our Club | |
Fri May 2
GEN MTG | GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING Fiona MacIness, RDN | Wed May 7 | Management Meeting | Tues May 13 | Men's Pub Lunch Carlos O'Bryan's, Nanaimo | Thur May 15 | Out & About: Both Sides of the Camera | Tues May 20 | Ladies' Lunch Namul Korean Restaurant, Nanaimo | Wed May 21 | 2nd Chapter Book Club | Thur May 22 |
| Fri June 6
GEN MTG | PARALYMPICS Michelle Stilwell; MLA, Parksville-Qualicum & Gold Medal Winner |
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At our general meeting on April 4th, Fiona gave members an invaluable package of information from the RDN and walked us through the various materials.
She encouraged us to go home and act upon at least one of the recommendations - whether it be putting a pair of shoes under the bed (ready for a middle of the night escape) or putting away drinking water for a time of need.
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Out & About: Both Sides of the Camera | |
On the evening of May 15th, 2014 Grandmothers to Grandmothers is hosting two award-winning and accomplished women. Rosemary Thompson is Director of Communications for the National Arts Centre and previously worked as a journalist for CTV and CBC across... |
Deep Bay Marine Field Station - Tour & Lunch | |
Thirty-one members toured the station on Thursday April 24th and learned about the issues surrounding green buildings, marine conservation, and sustainable seafood.
Check out the photos on the website by clicking "Read More": |
Out & About: Sunset Paddle (July 17th) | |
Have you ever had the urge to try kayaking but didn't really know where to go or how to do it?? Well, here's your opportunity to give it a try in the company of Probus friends. |
UPCOMING - in the area | |
From our website CALENDAR (click each on the website calendar for more information):
May 1-4 | Oceanside Village Artists Gallery | May 3 - 4 | Nanoose Bay Studio Showcase | May 3 | Tumaini Canada - Burger & Beer Fundraiser | May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market | May 4 | Fire & Ice 2014, Qualicum Beach | May 4 | Watercolour Painting Exhibition | May 10 | Tumaini Canada - Wine & Cheese Reception |
May 11
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Parksville Royals VS Vancouver Cannons
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May 12
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Fairwinds Development Public Hearing
| May 24 |
Nanoose Monthly Market
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All of these events are listed on our website Calendar (click link). Once you are on the calendar - click on the event you are interested in to get more detailed information.
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Tumaini Canada | |
TUMAINI CANADA, a registered Canadian Charity helping AIDS orphans and widows in Kagera, Tanzania, is delighted that the founder and CEO of TUMAINI will be back in Nanoose in May.
Multiple events are scheduled for her visit. Click the "read more" button for more information.
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