Category Archives: Special Interest Groups

In May we discussed these interesting books.           Submitted by Jo Graham

Les Petit Wineaux held its inaugural wine tasting meeting on Wednesday, April 10th at 5pm. 14 members gathered at the home of Don and Sharon Jackson for an evening of sight, swirl, smell, taste, savour and great discussion, as we … Continue reading →

Graham Farstad recently received a request from Probus Canada for a release to use a  photo he took last year of kayaker Barbara Murray (long-time member who recently moved) in a Probus Canada video.  Congrats to Graham, Barbara and all … Continue reading →

The weather was perfect for the Probus walk to Ammonite Falls on May 2.  There was the usual absolutely beautiful B.C. forest to walk through which brought us to a stunning waterfall.   Everyone enjoyed it so much that we’re … Continue reading →

FUNdraiser at St. Mary’s June Jumble Sale – Saturday June 1, 2024; 10 – 2pm St Mary’s is holding a June Jumble Sale and is looking for donations of the following during the last weeks of May:  plants (indoor/outdoor), seedlings, … Continue reading →

All 10 members of the Weedrammers gathered at Borje F. for a wonderful evening of fine whisky, great food and robust conversation!  Borje out did himself, serving not two but three whiskies, one Speyside, one Islay and one Highland.  All … Continue reading →

14 of us gathered for lunch at Qualicum Beach Cafe on Thursday, April 25, where we enjoyed good food and lively conversation.   After lunch, 7 brave souls ventured over to Milner Gardens in the light rain.  We were rewarded … Continue reading →

Day one we drove the scenic route from Fairhaven down Chuckanut Drive to Skagit Valley, stopping off at Larrabee park and then Chuckanut Manor for a late lunch, later returning not only for dinner but to enjoy it’s ocean views … Continue reading →

Two groups of ABBA members enjoyed several different games on April 16th. Darrell Robertson and Wendy Hayes welcomed Don and Sharon Jackson, Alida and Pat Sali and Anne and Erling Larson to their home for an enjoyable evening of Mexican … Continue reading →

Another interesting gathering and as usual, common themes emerged in the book discussions.  This month’s books featured plots that unfolded around dysfunctional, imperfect family relationships, secrets and misunderstandings.  From one book cover: “What you don’t know CAN hurt you.”   … Continue reading →