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Apr. 07, 2024
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"The Best Loved Boat"
Apr. 10, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Ian Kennedy is a Comox Valley resident and author of 8 books, the most recent of which is The Best Loved Boat: The Princess Maquina. He will take us on an imaginary 1924 journey up and down the West Coast of Vancouver Island on the BC built SS Princess Maquina. The CPR ship made the 1500 km round trip from Victoria to Holberg, three times a month serving the many isolated communities on the West Coast from 1913 - 1952. The people who lived there grew very attached to the ship and it’s crew relying on them for their supplies, spare parts medical emergencies, news and transportation, becoming so attached to the ship that they often referred to her as “The Best Loved Boat”. |
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Apr. 11, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Apr. 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Apr. 20, 2024 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join our group at the Landmark Cinema for a beautiful rendition of La Rondine in Italian See Details and purchase your own tickets on-line: https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/la-rondine-puccini-italian-w-e-s-t-met-24
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Apr. 20, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NOTE TIME CHANGE TO 2:00PM
Our First Garden Tour of the Season is happening next Saturday!
You’re invited to Robert Argyll’s garden at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 20, 2024
Location: 387 Wireless Road, Comox
Many of you have been to Robert’s incredibly beautiful garden in the spring. A colorful tour of 1000s of narcissists; over 5,000 tulips are blooming. Also rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, cherries, viburnum. Smaller blooms such as anemones, bluebells, Scilla, trilliums, etcheverrias and violets. Parking: Outside his gate along Wireless Rd. (you may want to arrange your own carpool) No need to let us know if you are coming. Look forward to sharing this well established garden together. |
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Apr. 24, 2024
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Apr. 30, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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May 01, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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May 09, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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May 11, 2024 9:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join our group at the Landmark Cinema for a beautiful rendition of Madama Butterfly in Italian See Details and purchase your own tickets on-line: https://www.landmarkcinemas.com/film-info/madama-butterfly-puccini-italian-w-est-met-24
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May 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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The Gardens on Anderton
May 15, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Rosemary Carnaham is the President of “The Gardens on Anderton”. She will share the story of the therapeutic gardens started 28 years ago by Joy Georgeson and her husband. Even today, Joy travels by Dart Bus to the gardens every week while the garden is open.
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May 16, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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May 17, 2024
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May 19, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Selfie Scavenger Hunt May 19th at 1 pm at Marina Park
Meet at the Pavillion to get your lists from me
Teams consist of one or more Probus members and any family members and/or friends
Prizes :
- One for the winning team
- One for participation as a draw amongst losing teams
Join Dianne Pinder for a "Selfie" Scavenger Hunt. Dianne is well known for her fun Car Rallies. Now try something new! See email sent out by Dianne for details. |
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May 23, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Sharon Hysert for a behind the scenes tour of Filberg Lodge. We will be having 2 tours at the Filberg Lodge on May 23
Tour A. 1:00 pm
Tour B 2:00 pm
Keep in mind that lunch is optional
If you are joining, the lunch/bunch will be at 11:30 am. I'm still awaiting a reply from the Summer Kitchen's chef to see if he can accommodate everyone at once.
PLEASE REPLY to Sharon letting her know (a) if you're coming (b) yes or no to lunch.
As for which group you'll be in that will be determined at a later date.
Looking forward to being your guide.
Sharon Hysert
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May 28, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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May 30, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Jun. 01, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marsha Nelson and Barbara Simonson have organized another interesting garden tour for you.
Mary Bowen and her neighbour Joanne are welcoming our Probus garden group to their gardens in Union Bay. Mary says she has been ‘working like a galley slave’ cleaning up three gardens. She is enjoying the glorious spring weather and welcomes us. 1:00 PM Mary Bowen: 5989 Garvin Road in Union Bay 2:30 PM Jane Kerr: 5022 Spence, just before Union Bay |
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Jun. 13, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Jun. 15, 2024 - Jun. 16, 2024
Denman Island Home and Garden Tour Saturday or Sunday June 15-16. Sign-up if you areinterested. Car pooling will be necessary. Purchase Tickets in advance. https://denmanconservancy.org/tour/
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Jun. 19, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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A comprehensive overview of the tourism landscape showcasing trending destinations
Jun. 19, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Our June speaker is Dana Skogstad, a travel industry professional with two decades of international experience and a passion for exploring the world. From leading small hiking groups through the Alaskan back country, to navigating the boardrooms of Dubai, Dana has worked in nearly every corner of the industry. As the current Director of the Hotel, Entertainment and Local Sales teams at Travel Zoo, he will present a comprehensive overview of the tourism landscape showcasing trending destinations. Dana will leave lots of time for travel related questions at the end. |
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Jun. 19, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Jun. 20, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join Dianne for a walk through Seal Bay Nature Park. Meet at Parking Lot at 1:00PM We will meet at the parking lot at Seal Bay on Bates Road. The walk will be around the Melda Marsh trail which is 3.4 km loop and takes approximately 50 minutes to complete. It is considered an easy route, mostly flat with a few odd roots or rocks to navigate around.
On this walk I will introduce the group to geocaching as there are at least 3 geocaches to find along the trail.
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Jun. 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Jun. 25, 2024 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Jun. 27, 2024 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Jun. 29, 2024 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Contact Jim Boase who is arranging group tickets for Return Ferry, Lunch and Concert or follow the link to purchase your own tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=22&p=53 Stars Rising to Mahler's Majesty - Sail to the Symphony Reserved seating. Date: Saturday June 29, 2024 Program: Tobin Stokes - Just keep paddling Concerto Competition Finals INTERMISSION Mahler - Symphony No. 5 PRISMA Festival Orchestra – Arthur Arnold, Conductor |
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Jul. 17, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us at Glacier Greens for a "Swingin" good time at our Western Themed Event. Lunch is Ribs 'n Chicken, assorted salads and dessert. (Vegetarian Lasagna Option also available) Cost is just $35 per person. Grab that Cowboy hat and put on your dancin' boots, see you'all there! E- Transfer to Darla P. or cheque to Jean D. at the meeting Wed June 19th, |
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Aug. 22, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Fall Offerings at NIC Eldercollege
Aug. 22, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Robert Noon is a regular course leader with Eldercollege at North Island College. He will share with us just a few of the exciting, informative, and fun adult education classes on offer this Fall at Eldercollege. He will be accompanied by his wife, Judi MacGillivray, who will have brochures and course guides. |
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Aug. 31, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Meet at Barbara Simonson’s home @ 10 a.m.
1369 Malahat Drive, Courtenay. 250-338-2260
Barbara has a neighbour’s garden for us to explore and enjoy also. We will then go to Hans Meyer’s fascinating Mexican garden in Union Bay. 5593 5th Street, Union Bay
Suggestion: We each bring our lunch to eat in Hans garden 🪴. If you have any questions contact Marsha or Barb:
watersmeet36@gmail.com
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Sep. 04, 2024 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
I'm organizing an early September Pub Night. It'll be at 5:15 pm, Wednesday September 4, 2024, at the Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. Please send me an email if you'd like to attend (dave.hysert@johnihaas.com). |
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Sep. 14, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Barbara Simonson and Marsha Nelson for this exceptional Tour of Innisfree Farm and Botanic Garden. https://www.innisfreefarm.ca/
Located at 3636 Trent Road, Courtenay BC (Royston)
Meet at the Garden @ 11:00am, Saturday September 14th for a tour and Lunch at their "Green Dream Cafe"Green Dream Café
If you are interested in lunch please Contact: Barbara Simonson @ barbsimo243@gmail.com
Reservations will be required for groups of 6 or more.
Innisfree is a nature oasis with a mission.
Located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, we are an internationally registered Botanic Garden and a herbal farm where we teach about herbal medicine, health, Shinrin Yoku (forest bathing), and biophilia with a view to heal and reconnect people to nature. We showcase medicinal and food plants and educate about native plants and conservation with an array of classes and workshops, and other programs. We have an extensive collection of medicinal plants, a café, a dispensary making herbal teas and other preparations, and gardens of culinary herbs, vegetables and berries. Come visit us to explore the gardens, purchase some plants, and enjoy our café when we’re open to the public in the summer.
Replies and Questions to: Barbara Simonson: barbsimo243@gmail.com
Marsha Nelson: watersmeet36@gmail.com
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Sep. 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Sid Williams Theatre - Past and Present
Sep. 18, 2024 11:00 a.m.
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Sep. 24, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Sep. 28, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Oct. 05, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance transmissions, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Joining Bernheim is American soprano Erin Morley as Olympia, South African soprano Pretty Yende as Antonia, and French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as Giulietta to complete Hoffmann’s trio of lovers. Marco Armiliato conducts Bartlett Sher’s evocative production, which also features American bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Four Villains and Russian mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in her company debut as Nicklausse. |