Note new date this month only

 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”.

Film "Past Lives"  Korean

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

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

Event is currently full.  Sign up for next event at the meeting.

Wine Tasting Event:

Theme this month is Chilean wines.

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

https://www.gardensonanderton.org/

Film "Gues Who's Coming to Dinner"

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

(This event now full)  Sign up at the monthly meeting or contact the host.

Wine Tasting Event:

Theme this month is Italian wines.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt

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.

Join Sharon Hysert for a behind the scenes tour of Filberg Lodge.

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/

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.

Join Dianne for a walk through Seal Bay Nature Park.  Meet at Parking Lot at 1:00PM

(This event now full)  Sign up at the monthly meeting or contact the host.

Wine Tasting Event:

Theme this month is Spanish Wines

Film "Arch of Triumph"

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

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
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Evergreen Theatre
                   5001 Joyce Ave
                   Powell River, BC
                   V8A 5R2

Program:

Tobin Stokes - Just keep paddling

Concerto Competition Finals

INTERMISSION

Mahler - Symphony No. 5

Featuring:

PRISMA Festival Orchestra – Arthur Arnold, Conductor

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,

Note Meeting on Thursday this month only

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.

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).  

September is the Annual General Meeting. Election of Officers.

Our speaker for September 18th will be Deborah Renz, General Manager of the Sid Williams Theatre.  She will  speak about the history of the theatre, it’s current role, some of their upcoming projects and how artists are selected.

Join our newly formed Discussion Group:

This months discussion will be the upcoming BC election which is the reason why Betty and I are setting it up in the absence of Ken O'Brien.   It is to be a discussion of the issues and concerns of BC electors.

Hosted by Betty Donaldson and Dennis McMahon

Join Barbara Simonson for a visit at the Anderton Theraputic Gardens before they close for the season,

This Event is currently full.

Theme:  "Bring your favourite wine"

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.