With a Canadian military father, Kim spent her childhood living in various parts of Canada and Europe. She and her husband, Mike Simpson, served twenty-year careers in the Canadian Forces. Retiring in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, they focussed on raising their two sons, Brian and Kyle, pursued second careers as professional ski patrollers on nearby Mount Washington and for a time owned a sea kayaking company based on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Since Mike’s death in 2007, seeking solace and following her nomadic spirit, Kim has indulged her passion for off-the-beaten-path international travel. When at home she walks with friends, writes and enjoys her unconventional garden. 

Film "Memoirs of a Geisha"

(Limited space please contact the Haskin's if you wish to attend)

 ROYSTON SEASIDE TRAIL 

April 25, 2025 

We will meet at 1:45 and depart at 2 pm 

The route takes about 60 minutes. 

A portable toilet can be found enroute 

Coming from Courtenay on the 19A take the Royston Road (traffic light intersection) 

down towards the water where you will find parking 

R.S.T. is an easy trail with only two smaller hills. The views over the seaside towards Comox are spectacular. 

There are picnic tables close to the parking area. 

Royston has a Coffee house, unfortenuately they do close at 3 pm. 

CONTACT Cheryl of you have questions/

A new Event - H'appie Hour.  Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite drink.

Barb S. Is your Host. Contact her at the link below if you are interested.

If you would like to host in your home for the next one let the Event Committee know.

On April 26, Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.

Bus trip to Victoria to see Rigoletto by Verdi.

Contact Liz Datoo for tickets and details. 

Ticket Prices $57.66, $88.30 and $144.20

Plus, return bus cost $55-$70 

Theme:  Canadian EH?

Sorry Event now full if you have not been notified by Cheryl or Ernie

Repeat Performance of April 26th

Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live transmission from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.

Live Performance May 17th Sold Out but tickets available for June 7th repeat performance.

Met Music Director Yannick Neacute-Seguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss's one-act tragedy, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading the company's first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe's leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting. South African soprano Elza van den Heever leads a celebrated cast as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, with Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as the imprisoned prophet Jochanaan; German tenor Gerhard Siegel as Salome's lecherous stepfather, King Herod; American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias; and Polish tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth.

Hosts Peter and Denise Evans

Theme:  French Wines

Event may be full, please check with host as space is limited.

Film  "De-Lovely" (Cole Porter)

(Limited space please contact the Haskin's if you wish to attend)

 Join us for Pub Night at the Beaufort Ave. Pub & Restaurant (1825 Comox Ave., Comox; at the Legion)

Contact Dave if you are interested, guests welcome!

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.

A new Event - H'appie Hour.  Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite drink.

Barb S. Is your Host. Contact her at the link below if you are interested.

If you would like to host in your home for the next one let the Event Committee know.

Repeat of May 17th Live Performance -  June 7th. Check with Theatre fpr exact time

Met Music Director Yannick Neacute-Seguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss's one-act tragedy, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading the company's first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe's leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting. South African soprano Elza van den Heever leads a celebrated cast as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, with Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as the imprisoned prophet Jochanaan; German tenor Gerhard Siegel as Salome's lecherous stepfather, King Herod; American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias; and Polish tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Hosts Mary Ann and Edgar Hosting

Theme:  German Wines

Event may be full, please check with host as space is limited.

Repeat Performance from May 31st Live Performance

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.

The speaker for June will be Kymme Patrick.  Through her company “ Theatreworks” she has been teaching acting to children and adults in the Comox Valley and putting on theatre productions for many years. More recently Kymme has been writing and directing productions about the history of the Comox Valley which have been performed for the public.

Film:  Polite Society - an Indian/UK film

(Limited space please contact the Haskin's if you wish to attend)

https://prismafestival.com/sail/

Contact Jim Boase who is arranging group tickets for Return Ferry, Lunch and Concert or follow the link to purchase your own tickets:

Reserved seating.

Date: Saturday June 21 ,2025
Time: 1:30PM
Location: Evergreen Theatre
                   5001 Joyce Ave
                   Powell River, BC
                   V8A 5R2

Program:

2:00 • SAIL TO THE SYMPHONY
PRISMA Festival Orchestra
Darkness Into Dawn

This matinée concert features a reprise of our June 20th evening program, as we welcome not only locals but over 300 Sail to the Symnhonv' Tour patrons from Vancouver Island. Experience the emotional depth of Gustav Mahlers
Kindertotenlieder, seamlessly intertwined with the raw intensity of his Symphony No. 6.

Wine Tour at Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery

Tour includes vineyard, cellar, barrel room, tasting and picnic. $40

Please Contact Dave Hysert if you have signed up.  Confirmation and payment due ASAP.

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

If you would like to host in your home for the next one let the Event Committee know.

Bring out your favourite Sombero and join us for our Annual Picnic at 'Mexican Fiesta"

Located at Glacier Greens Golf Course outdoor patio.  Be prepared for fun and surprises!

Your Event Committee has planned a "Festive" time for the low cost of $40 per person

E-transfer to Darla Petryk:  darlalpetryk@gmail.com

or  Cash or Cheque payable to the Comox Valley Probus Club

Join Denise and Mary Ann for a picnic at the beach with your Probus Family. 
Bring your own Food and Beverages, chairs or Blanket 

Kitty Coleman Prvoncial Park

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Norman will be talking to us about Exploring Vancouver Island.

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Join us for a Picnic! Bring your own lunch chairs and meet us at the Comox Marina Park

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Join us for a picnic @ Filberg Park, Bring your own lunch and a Chair.

Questions to Denise or Mary Ann

September is the Annual General Meeting. Election of Officers.

Film:  A Late Quartet

(Limited space please contact the Haskin's if you wish to attend)

Hosts: Mary Ann and Edgar

Theme:  Bring your Favourite Thanksgiving Wine

Event may be full, please check with host as space is limited.

Monthly Discussion Group

Contact Ken O'Brien if you are interested

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Pub Night at Crown Isle Golf Course - Boardroom 

Private room had been reserved.  There is limited space.  Please confirm with Ken to see if there is space 

Join Liz Datoo and Gordon Greenhough and explore your inner artist.

These events will be happening the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Contact Liz Datoo for details. 

Mandy Tulloch who has written, and is directing the pantomime for Courtenay Little Theatre over the Christmas holiday

Paul is Organizing a Mystery Lunch after our monthly Meeting on Oct. 15th

Here’s how it works:

•            We’ll meet at Native Sons Hall at noon and return by 3 PM.

•            Destinations will be local restaurants, either a short walk or drive away.

•            If the trip will run longer, I’ll let you know in advance.

•            You’ll find out the restaurant at the end of the club meeting.

•            If needed, directions will be provided on paper.

To join:

•            RSVP by noon on October 8th to: paulnbev.together@gmail.com

•            I’ll confirm the venue and make reservations based on your commitment.

•            If you say you’re coming, please follow through unless something unavoidable comes up.

Wednesday, October 15, right after the club meeting.

Need a ride? We’ll coordinate that at the meeting.

Bring cash or a credit card, and two pieces of ID if you plan to order alcohol.