September 2025

As I sit, penning this Message, it is so hard to believe that my calendar is yelling at me that we are about to turn the page on the month of August!   Where did the summer go?   Almost gone are those ‘lazy, hazy days of summer’, the golfing, the boating, the influx of visitors, grandchildren and families, whale watching, and, sadly, the end of the berry season.

I truly hope that you had an incredible summer of creating ‘lasting memories’, and  sharing the beauty of our corner of the world with those friends and families. Passions like gardening, kayaking, cycling, camping, hiking and even the odd G&T on a sunny deck, with feet up.   Despite the smoky conditions earlier this month, it has been a summer of sun and a time to embrace those passions! 

Most of us can remember when the coming of September marked what seemed like a ‘right of passage’ either in starting school, or back to work, or launching a new program or project, and the shorter days seemed to signal a new season in life, even a new beginning.

Well, the same zeal and energy is ‘alive and well’ as we now launch the fall season within our Club.  While you were enjoying relaxing all summer, our faithful team of Committee Chairs, and their support network, were busily planning an exciting new slate of programs, activities and educational opportunities to engage you throughout the fall, and even well into the spring.   

Thanks, in particular, to the Social Committee for the array of events and outings planned for the fall, culminating with the Christmas Party in December. So many unique opportunities to explore, to get involved or simply to have a great time. 

Thanks to all the SIG (Special Interest Group) Leaders for their dedication in relaunching their groups for the fall term, offering opportunities to educate or to again just have ‘fun’ while socializing with fellow members, enjoying your favourite interest or past-time. Remember, we are always looking for new and exciting SIG projects to be created, and you can activate one, as there are always members waiting to assist in the launch, or to join in the adventure of the conceptualized activity.  

Special thanks to the Speaker Committee for the excellent roster of Keynote Speakers to be presented from now until November, picking up again in January, offering an amazing and diverse range of educational topics surely to interest all, and to hopefully cause you to reflect, explore further, or take action.

Best Regards

Brian