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President's Message
Christmas Dinner
Out & About - Theatre
Car Rally Results
Ladies' Lunch
UPCOMING - Our Club
Men's Pub Lunch
UPCOMING - In the area
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Issue: #10
November 2014

 

The shortest day of the year is fast approaching and with fall rains and blustery days, early morning dog walks are less appealing. It makes us want to curl up by the fire with a glass of wine and a good book. It is a busy season complete with garden cleanup, the raking of endless leaves, the onset of local Christmas Craft Fairs and also pre-Christmas shopping for those among us who are well organized and shop in advance.  For some it is time to pack up and head south for blue skies, sunny days and happy hour at the 19th hole. 

 

This is my first attempt, with the help of Judy, at producing the PROBUS e-newsletter, which provides a link to the major articles and event information on the Northwest Bay PROBUS website.  Happy November Everyone!  Pam and Judy

 

NOVEMBER 7TH Researching Our Oceans
Don't miss the next PROBUS meeting on Friday, November 7th. Our guest speaker, Bob Crosby, from  Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) at the University of Victoria, will focus on the ground breaking research being undertaken on the oceans around us. Come to the meeting to watch interesting videos and hear more about the geographical areas being studied, tsunamis, whales, and the changes in the ocean chemistry ...  READ MORE
 
President's Message

Wow, where did October go! We are now into November with our PROBUS AGM coming up at the Meeting on the 7th.....Read More 

 

 I had heard that retirement can be very busy and certainly volunteering will cut into your time. However when people step forward to offer their talents and time, both the volunteers and the club benefit...  Read More 

 

Not a part of the Management Committee?  Then consider joining a new Special Interest group or leading an Out & About activity....Read More

 

Buy Your Tickets Now! Christmas Dinner & Dance

Don't forget to get your tickets for the upcoming PROBUS Annual Christmas 

Dinner on Wednesday, December 10th at 5:45pm.  

 

Buy your tickets at the November 7 and December 5 

meetings.  Bring your cheque books!

 

More info and photos from previous years: Click Here 

 

If you can't make the meeting & want to sign up = click HERE.


OUT & ABOUT: A Night at the Theatre

What a hilarious evening! In this "out and about" event, organized by Robert Grose, fifteen Northwest Bay PROBUS members enjoyed a laughter filled evening at the Bailey Theatre in Nanaimo on Thursday,October 23.

 

The Nanaimo Theatre production of "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue provided an outrageously funny look at what can happen when everyone mistakenly believes that one of the group cannot understand English and is an exotic "foreigner". The play, set in 1982 rural Georgia, included memorable southern characters, wild antics, incredible use of gibberish and poignant revelations.  Excellent performances by all seven cast members kept the audience in stitches to the climax of the play. It was a great evening of theatre for our October "out and about". 

Car Rally Results!
How many fire hydrants can be seen while driving between Nanoose Place and the City of Parksville sign on Northwest Bay Road?
This and many other devious questions challenged six rally teams, as they navigated their way on routes A and B in the Northwest Bay PROBUS Car Rally October 7th. 
 
Organized by Phil Howell, Norm Kilarski and Grant Foster, twenty-one participants took part in this two hour team event, culminating in prizes, trivia game and a delicious lunch at the Rocking Horse Pub.  For more details, photos, and to find out who won the event...Click Here

LADIES' LUNCH
Sign up at the November Meeting or contact Barb Tesluck (click to email) or 250-752-4479.  


 

        LADIES LUNCH  

             THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13, 1pm

                

    RISO  Bakery, Caf� and Bistro

            7217  Lanztville Road

                        250-390-0777


Looking forward to seeing you there!
 

 

UPCOMING - Our Club
Fri Nov 7
GEN MTG

Researching Our Oceans 

Bob Crosby

Wed Nov 5

2nd Chapter Book Club

Tues Nov 11Men's Pub Lunch
Wed Nov 12Management Meeting
Thurs Nov 13Ladies Lunch
Thur Nov 20Book Club #1
Thur Nov 20Wine Club #1
Fri Dec 5Christmas Social (Ugly Xmas Sweater Contest)
Wed Dec 10 Christmas Dinner and Dance
MEN'S PUB LUNCH

 

       THE BLACK GOOSE INN

          1051 Resort Drive, Parksville

                  (250) 586-1001

 

        TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11,12pm

      (Meet at 11:30 am at Nanoose Place

       to carpool)

 

 

UPCOMING - In the Area
Check out our calendar on the website to find activities that are going on around our beautiful area as well as our own PROBUS events.  

Including:
Sundays @ 4 - Lecture Series at Fairwinds Golf Club
Nov.2, 16, & 23
 

Fridays @ the MAC - Bill Cave & The Desperation Jazz Band 

Nov.14

Oceanside Classical Concert

Nov.21

 

Click on each event in the calendar for more information.