Box 41008, RPO Woodgrove, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6M7
Issue #116
www.probus.org
October 2014
GENERAL MEETING
Fall must be here! A number of our Probus activities will soon be
suspended until next Spring. Mixed Canasta will finish for this year
in November and Ladies Golf will be finished on Oct 6th. Many
members are making plans to travel south for the winter, for the rest
of us we will batten down the hatches and enjoy many Probus
activities. Thank you Beryl Johnson for becoming the new Games
Night coordinator.
Page three of this newsletter contains information about our
upcoming Christmas Luncheon. Tigh-Na-Mara will be a great
place to wish our Probus friends, a Merry Christmas. Purchase your
tickets early and help us in planning the numbers. You recently
received an email regarding bus transportation for the Luncheon.
Your response would be of help to our planning committee.
We meet on the third Thursday of the
month at Costin Hall in Lantzville.
The next General Meeting will be on
October 16, 2014
The newsletter will be emailed to
members no later than the second
Thursday of each month. Submissions
for next month’s newsletter must be
received by Monday Nov 3, 2014.
OCTOBER
GUEST SPEAKER
Mark Costales
Have a closer look at the newsletter; our editor has made a few
additions, so check it out!
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW - Guest Speakers.
VP Les Venables has worked hard lining up interesting and
informational speakers for our future meetings. When booking guest
speakers, the speaker is sent a letter outlining information about our
club with the request that they not solicit business from our
members. Our members are encouraged to come to our general
meetings to support their club and activities plus gain information
and knowledge from our guest speakers. If you know of an
interesting speaker or topic, contact Les with your suggestion.
Anna Reeves
President
Probus Nanaimo North
Johnson offers MEDOC Travel,
Prestige Travel with EHC, Dental
and other plan benefits for
Probus members.
CONTENTS
President’s Message ........................... 1
Officials................................................ 2
Christmas Luncheon .......................... 3
Activities Coordinator’s Report........ 4
Membership Registrar’s Report ....... 4
Birthday’s ............................................. 4
Activities ........................................... 5-7
At-a-Glance Schedule ..................... 8-9
A Closer Look............................... 10-11
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President............................................................Anna Reeves ............................................................................ 758-9739
Vice President ...................................................Les Venables ............................................................................ 729-9580
Secretary............................................................Moya Martin…………………………………………………751-0864
Treasurer ...........................................................Grace Turner............................................................................ 390-3336
Membership Registrar .....................................John Gillham............................................................................ 591-7899
Newsletter.........................................................Ann Vincent............................................................................. 729-9580
Activities Coordinator .....................................NEEDED
ACTIVITY ORGANIZERS
Book Exchange .................................................Tom Monaghan ....................................................................... 390-1092
Book Review .....................................................Judy Dallman........................................................................... 758-1174
Bowling (5-Pin).................................................Gary Forbes & Elizabeth Clark .............................................. 729-0093
Discussion Group.............................................Roger Northwood ................................................................... 758-3391
Drinks & Appetizers ........................................June Hughes ............................................................................ 758-3799
Games Night .....................................................Beryl Johnson .......................................................................... 751-7256
Ladies’ Bridge (1)..............................................Brenda Smither........................................................................ 751-8519
Ladies’ Bridge (2)..............................................Edith Davidson ....................................................................... 758-9233
Ladies’ Canasta.................................................Ann Vincent............................................................................. 729-9580
Ladies’ Coffee ...................................................Jean Benwell ............................................................................ 758-1352
Ladies Golf ........................................................Anne Manikel .......................................................................... 751-8133
Sharron Sheibel ....................................................................... 751-0519
Men’s Coffee .....................................................John Martin.............................................................................. 729-0802
Mixed Bridge (1)...............................................Sharon & Bill Wheatley .......................................................... 756-2029
Mixed Bridge (2)...............................................Anna Reeves ............................................................................ 758-9739
Mixed Bridge (3)...............................................David Turner ........................................................................... 729-0123
Toula Spencer-Johnson........................................................... 758-0879
Mixed Canasta ..................................................Cerrie Mace.............................................................................. 729-9345
Mixed Golf ........................................................George Pennock ...................................................................... 585-5206
Nine & Dine ......................................................Lorna Ruthman ....................................................................... 390-1901
Pub Lunch .........................................................Moya Martin............................................................................ 751-0854
Janet Edens .............................................................................. 756-1856
Pub Night ..........................................................Ann & John Gillham ............................................................... 591-7899
Social Convenors ..............................................Bertie & Smiley Hallam .......................................................... 756-9908
Special Excursions............................................NEEDED
Sunshine ............................................................Jean Benwell ............................................................................ 758-1352
Wine-Tasting ....................................................Robert Hughes......................................................................... 756-4690
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Please notify Jean Benwell (758-1352 or [email protected])
if you know a member in need of some comfort.
NB: It is Probus Nanaimo North’s policy to send bereavement
cards to Club members who have lost an immediate family
member. Get-well cards are sent to members when Sunshine is
notified.
Currently, we have 184 members. If you know
people who might be interested in all we do at PNN,
invite them to our next meeting. New members
always welcome. Newest members are Bill and
Judith Waddell, welcome to the club. John
Gillham
Please remember to update your contact
information with the new Membership Registrar,
John Gillham, by e-mail at [email protected], and
with the Newsletter Editor, Ann Vincent, by e-mail
at [email protected] whenever
changes occur.
Please remember to bring your own coffee mug to the General
Meeting. Please get your coffee before our speakers begin as a
courtesy to the speaker and members.
No promotion, advertisement, or solicitation for non-Probus-related events
is permitted at our General Meetings or our activities.
Do you know an interesting speaker/topic? Ssuggestions
for speakers for upcoming meetings should be e-mailed to
VP Les Venables at [email protected] .
Volunteers are needed for the following positions:
 Activities Coordinator
 Organizer(s) for Special Excursions
Please contact Anna if you are willing to take on this
role or any of the others listed.
Janet Martin
Joe Pap
David Reed
Jim McEwan
Omer Lagasse
Ann Northwood
Gerry Hopkinson
Fran Lagasse
Sandra Reed
Barbara Schuemann
Don Frood
Jim Gahr
Teddy Smith
Marion Huck
Ken Davidson
Ann Evans
Smiley Hallam
Oct 03
Oct 07
Oct 11
Oct 13
Oct 15
Oct 25
Oct 28
Oct 30
Oct 30
Nov 1
Nov 2
Nov 2
Nov 7
Nov 18
Nov 21
Nov 24
Nov 24
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FIVE-PIN BOWLING
ORGANIZERS: G. Forbes & E. Clark
[email protected]
Please be advised that all events and activities of the Probus Club of
Nanaimo North are organized for the benefit and enjoyment of its
members. Individuals who participate do so at their own risk and are
responsible for their own safety. When signing up for an activity, you
are making a commitment to attend. It is your responsibility to
contact the Organizer in advance if you are unable to participate.
MIXED GOLF
DATE/TIME:
729-0093
October 28th @ 4p.m.
5-Pin Bowling group meets on the last Tuesday of
each month. Contact Gary and Elizabeth to play.
LADIES’ BRIDGE (1)
ORGANIZER:
George Pennock
585-5206
[email protected]
ORGANIZER:
Brenda Smither
751-8519
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Wednesdays
DATE/TIME:
October 7th & 21st 1 p.m.
Mixed Golf runs all year round. Contact George to
get on the email distribution list.
LADIES’ GOLF
ORGANIZER:
Anne Manikel
751-8133
[email protected]
Sharron Sheibel 751-0519
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Mondays
Ladies Golf end of season is 9 holes and lunch on
Oct 6th at Qualicum Memorial. Contact Anne or
Sharron to get on the distribution list for the
spring!
Ladies afternoon bridge plays the first and third
Tuesdays. In months with 5 Tues games are
sometimes played, watch the schedule. Contact
Brenda to get involved.
LADIES’ BRIDGE (2)
ORGANIZER:
Edith Davidson
758-9233
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
October 3, 17& 31 @ 1 p.m.
Ladies afternoon bridge usually plays every other
Friday. Contact Edith to get involved.
MIXED BRIDGE (1)
NINE & DINE
ORGANIZER:
DATE/TIME:
Lorna Ruthman
390-1901
[email protected]
Next Spring!!
LOCATION:
Nine & Dine has ended for the season. If you want
to get on the list to play next spring, please contact
Lorna to get on the email list.
ORGANIZERS: Sharon & Bill Wheatley 756-2029
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
October 2,16,30th @ 7 p.m.
Mixed Bridge meets every other Thursday evening.
Any couple who wishes to play regularly or be
on the spare list should contact Sharon or Bill to
get involved.
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MIXED BRIDGE (2)
ORGANIZER:
Anna Reeves
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Mondays @ 7 p.m.
GAMES NIGHT
758-9739
Mixed Bridge plays every Monday evening.
Contact Anna to get involved.
MIXED BRIDGE (3)
ORGANIZERS: David Turner
[email protected]
729-0123
ORGANIZER:
Beryl Johnson
758-7256
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Oct 24 @ 7 p.m.
Games night will be held a week earlier this month
due to Halloween. Beryl Johnson is stepping in as
coordinator (Thanks Beryl!) Games Night usually
meets on the last Friday of month with rotating
organizers. A few of the activities we have played
include: board games, pickle ball, lawn bowling.
Join in and introduce us to your favourite game.
Toula Spencer-Johnson 758-0879
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m.
Mixed Bridge meets every Tuesday afternoon.
Contact David or Toula to get involved.
LADIES’ CANASTA
ORGANIZERS:
Ann Vincent
729-9580
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Oct 9 & 23 @ 1 p.m.
Ladies Canasta runs all year with rotating hosts.
We play on the second and fourth Thursday of each
month. Contact Ann to get involved.
MIXED CANASTA
ORGANIZER:
Cerrie Mace
[email protected]
729-9345
DATE/TIME:
October 10 @ 7 p.m.
Mixed Canasta meets the second Friday of the
month. Contact Cerrie to get involved.
MEN’S COFFEE
ORGANIZER:
John Martin
729-0802
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
Windward Pub
Men’s Coffee runs all year round as an informal
coffee/chat morning for all men every Thursday
EXCEPT on the day of the Probus GM.
LADIES’ COFFEE
ORGANIZER: Jean Benwell
[email protected]
758-1352
DATE/TIME:
Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.
LOCATION:
Serious Coffee
In the Piper’s Pub complex
Ladies Coffee runs all year round. Join us for an
informal coffee-and-chat morning for all women
every Tuesday. Just drop in on a casual basis.
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PUB NIGHT
ORGANIZERS:
WINE TASTING
Ann & John Gillham 591-7899
[email protected]
[email protected]
ORGANIZER:
Robert Hughes
756-4690
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Oct 3rd
DATE/TIME:
Oct 8th @ 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Black Bear Pub
Dumont St
Wine Tasting meets on the first Friday of the
month to compare homemade and shop-made
wines. Contact Robert to get involved.
Oct Pub Night is before the Oct meeting so there
will be no signup sheet. Contact Ann or John by
Oct 5th to participate. We meet on the second
Wednesday of each month. Nov Pub Night is at
the Longwood Brew Pub, signup sheet will be at
Oct meeting.
PUB LUNCH
ORGANIZERS:
Moya Martin
751-0854
[email protected]
BOOK CLUB
ORGANIZER:
Judy Dallman
758-1174
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Oct 15th
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month.
Contact Judy for more information.
Janet Edens
756-1856
[email protected]
DISCUSSION GROUP
DATE/TIME:
Oct 21 @ 12 Noon
ORGANIZER:
Roger Northwood 758-3391
[email protected]
LOCATION:
The Windward Pub
14-1588 Boundary Cres
DATE/TIME:
Oct 20th @ 2pm
LOCATION:
Roger Northwood
Sign up at the GM or contact Moya or Janet in
advance to participate. There has been a very low
turn-out for Pub Lunches. Is there any Pub you
would like to go to – or restaurant? Ideas?
Contact Moya.
5213 Fillinger Cres
TOPIC:
Why we won’t let our elected
leaders decide what is
acceptable anymore?
We meet on the third Monday of the month.
Contact Roger to get involved.
DRINKS & APPIES
ORGANIZER:
June Hughes
758-3799
[email protected]
DATE/TIME:
Oct 11th @ 7pm
Drinks and Appies meet on the second Saturday of
the month with rotating hosts. Contact June in
advance to participate.
Upcoming Probus Guest Speakers
Guest speaker for November has changed.
We are pleased to have local professional falconer,
Anne Sison and her 14yr old bald eagle “Eddie”, for our
November guest speaker. Anne has been interviewed
by major radio stations, television shows, and national
newspapers, speaking about how she has created
effective and humane programs for geese control.
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OCTOBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
3
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Wine-Tasting
7:30
Mixed Golf
Mixed Bridge1
7:00
5
7
8
9
10
Ladies’ Golf
Wind-up
Luncheon
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Golf
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Mixed Canasta
7:00
13
Ladies’ Bridge
1:00
Pub Night
Black Bear Pub
5:30
14
15
16
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Golf
PROBUS GENERAL
MEETING
Costin Hall
9:30-11:00
Book Club
3
18
25
Ladies’ Bridge2
1:00
Mixed Bridge1
7:00
22
23
24
Mixed Golf
Mixed Bridge
7:00
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Games Night
7:00
Ladies’ Bridge1
1:00
Ladies’ Canasta
1:00
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
Pub Lunch @ 12
Windward Pub
26
27
Mixed Bridge2
7:00
Drinks & Appies
7:00
17
21
Discussion
Group
2:00
11
Ladies’ Canasta
1:00
20
2
4
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
Mixed Bridge
1:30
19
1
Saturday
Ladies’ Bridge2
1:00
6
Mixed Bridge2
7:00
12
Friday
28
29
30
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Golf
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
Five-Pin Bowling
Brechin Lanes
4:00
Mixed Bridge1
7:00
31
Ladies’ Bridge2
1:00
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NOVEMBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
Mixed Bridge2
7:00
4
5
6
7
8
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Golf
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Wine-Tasting
7:30
Drinks & Appies
7:00
Ladies’ Bridge1
1:00
Ladies’ Bridge2
1:00
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
9
10
Mixed Bridge2
7:00
11
12
13
14
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Golf
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Mixed Canasta
7:00
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
16
17
Mixed Bridge2
7:00
Discussion
Group
2:00
23
24
Mixed Bridge2
7:00
Pub Night
Longwood Brew
Pub
5:30
Mixed Bridge1
7:00
Ladies’ Canasta
1:00
18
19
20
21
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Golf
PROBUS GENERAL
MEETING
Costin Hall
9:30-11:00
Ladies’ Bridge2
1:00
26
27
28
Mixed Golf
Men’s Coffee
Windward Pub
9:30
Games Night
7:00
Ladies’ Bridge1
1:00
22
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
25
Ladies’ Coffee
Serious Coffee
10:00
Mixed Bridge3
1:30
Mixed Bridge1
7:00
Five-Pin Bowling
Brechin Lanes
4:00
Ladies’ Canasta
1:00
Pub Lunch TBA
30
Book Club
15
29
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Mixed Canasta
Mixed Canasta is held at 7pm, on the second Friday of each month. Mixed Canasta group plays Hand and
Foot Canasta, which is a partner game . Members of the group take turns hosting, with most games
consisting of 12 players - 3 tables of 4. Some hosts can accommodate 16 players! It is a game that is easy to
learn and easy to play! If you are interested in learning Hand and Foot Canasta and/or joining this social group,
see the Activities section for contact information.
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Ladies Coffee
Ladies Coffee meets at 10am every Tues at Serious Coffee on Hammond Bay Rd in the Pipers Pub complex. It is
an informal drop in with a group of 5 to 10 ever-changing attendees. Conversations are lively and full of
laughs as discussions range from adventures to zucchini and everything in between. Contact Jean Benwell if
you would like to know more.
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Do you enjoy reading?
Do you enjoy talking about books with others?
The current PNN Book Club is excited to share our ideas with the goal
of starting a second group. We currently meet monthly excluding July
and August. Each member selects a book in June and shares this with
the others. We then select which month we wish to host the group in
our home and that is the month in which we all read the host’s book
selection.
The discussion, which occurs, is varied and fun - always starting out with the book and usually ending with solving
the world problems. A glass of wine and a light snack complete a fun couple of hours in an afternoon. This
month we are reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion – on the surface a nice gentle read but one that will
introduce lots of interesting topics and anecdotes for discussion, I am sure. The benefit to starting a second Book
Club is that it can be designed any way the members choose. Canadian authors only, mystery club, science
fiction, classics – mix all of these together or stick to just one genre. There is no right or wrong way. Come on in
and enjoy the many laughs, cries and insights that sharing a good read can bring. A signup sheet for a second
book club will be on the table at our next meeting. Come! Join in the fun.