PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER

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7:00 pm - Meeting begins Featured Speakers: COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT Find ut abut the grwth plans and nging peratins invlving the airprt authrity. The airprt attended t ver 320,000 residents in 2017.

1 Page 1 PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER The Parksville Newcmers Club meets the first Thursday f every mnth, except July. Next Meeting: Thursday, March 1 st, 2018 Time: 6:30 7:00 pm New member registratin. Scial and sign-up fr activities and special events. 7:00 pm - Meeting begins Featured Speakers: COMOX VALLEY AIRPORT Find ut abut the grwth plans and nging peratins invlving the airprt authrity. The airprt attended t ver 320,000 residents in They service passengers frm central and nrthern Vancuver Island and are the 2 nd largest airprt n Vancuver Island. Speaker will be Ray Negenman. Where: Parksville Cmmunity and Cnference Centre 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville Membership 254 members t date. Please pick up yur receipts fr thse wh left renewal cheques in the bx n the Membership table. Name tags are still available at the table. This mnth s 50/50 draw will benefit BIG BROTHERS, BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: NEXT YEAR S DIRECTORS The Club is seeking vlunteers fr next year s Bard f Directrs. Fr nly a few hurs each mnth, yu can use yur skills and experiences t ensure that ur Newcmers Club cntinues. There are pprtunities t help in the fllwing psitins: president, vice-president, secretary, special events, mnthly meeting prgrams and membership, as well as supprting ur scial media effrts. If yu want infrmatin r wuld like t nminate smene, please see us at the Mnthly Meeting r cntact Bill Smith at president.pnc@gmail.cm.

2 Page 2 SPECIAL EVENTS FEBRUARY Cntact specialevents.pnc@gmail.cm regarding the fllwing: BUDDHIST TEMPLE TOUR Wednesday, March 21 st 12:00 Lunch at Thai Smile 2:00 pm tur f Kathk Centre s Glden Temple Fr mre infrmatin, see Page 8 under Special Events

3 Page 3 HAPPENINGS at a GLANCE in MARCH 6 th 2:00 pm Bwling 14 th 7:00 pm Euchre 15 th 7:00 pm Wine Appreciatin 16 th 12:00 pm Lunch-Mixed Mekng River Restaurant 17 th 5:30 pm Pub Night Rd and Gun Bar & Grill 20 th 2:00 pm Bwling 21 st 12:00 pm Special Event Buddhist Temple Tur 21 st TBA Wine Scial Club 28 th 7:00 pm Euchre MONTHLY Mnday every Glf Mens weather permitting 1 st Tuesday 1:00 pm Bk Club 3 4 th Tuesday TBA Let s D Dinner Tuesdays 9:15 am Walking Grup Wednesday every 10:30 am Cffee Chatters Wednesday every 1:00 pm Bridge Mixed Wednesday every 12:30 am Glf Ladies cmmencing in spring Thursday every Glf - Mens weather permitting Friday - last TBA Lunch Ladies Saturdays 9:45 am Walking Grup

Page 4 CLUB AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS Crdinatr Snya Kwiatkwski 705-783-0822 Snya.kwi@gmail.

4 Page 4 CLUB AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS Crdinatr Snya Kwiatkwski Snya.kwi@gmail.cm D yu have prjects yu wuld like t finish and wuld like t enjy the cmpany f thers at the same time? Everything frm pht editing t painting, knitting, scrapbking, etc. Jin the grup nce a mnth at Serius Cffee in the cnference rm. Next date will be advised. Please cntact crdinatr fr infrmatin. BOOK CLUBS Crdinatr 1 Margaret Smith Margaret.smith544@gmail.cm Crdinatr 2 Kathee Tdtman ktdtman@gmail.cm Crdinatr 3 Brigitte McDnugh bmartens24@htmail.cm If yu enjy reading and wuld like t share yur thughts abut what yu ve read with ther newcmers, cnsider jining the Bk Club. Bk Club 1 is currently full and is nt accepting new members at this time. Meetings are the last Wednesday f each mnth, except December, at 1:30 pm. Bk Club 2 is currently full and is nt accepting new members at this time. Meetings are the 2 nd Mnday f each 1:30 pm. Bk Club 3 had its inaugural meeting in Nvember and has rm fr 3 new members and meets first Tuesday f every mnth frm 1:00 t 3:00 pm. Fr mre infrmatin, please cntact Brigitte McDnugh. BOWLING Drp in Crdinatr Ken Bucyk (Alumni) chilihead9@msn.cm Enjy the challenge f 5 pin bwling at the Sunset Lanes n the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday f each mnth at 2:00 pm. Next dates are Tuesday, March 6 th and Tuesday, March 20 th. It is appreciated if yu arrive early t be placed n a team. Cntact the Crdinatr fr details.

Page 5 BRIDGE MIXED Crdinatr Laura Hlt 250-586-0377 nanahlt@live.ca If yu enjy the challenge and fun f playing scial bridge, jin ther Newcmers every Wednesday at 1:00 pm.

Full time r spare players are welcme CAMPING Crdinatr Rn McClelland 250-248=9130 rn.mccl@shaw.

5 Page 5 BRIDGE MIXED Crdinatr Laura Hlt nanahlt@live.ca If yu enjy the challenge and fun f playing scial bridge, jin ther Newcmers every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. N partner necessary just a level f cmfrt playing cntract bridge. Members take turns hsting 2 tables f bridge at their hmes and there is a $1 buy-in. Full time r spare players are welcme CAMPING Crdinatr Rn McClelland =9130 rn.mccl@shaw.ca Please nte there is a new Crdinatr and we wish t thank Des and Barb Mntgmery fr their time with the camping grup. If yu wish t jin the grup, which cmbines members frm the Alumni and Newcmers grups, please cntact the Crdinatr. A camping schedule is sent ut early in the year shwing the places and dates f each camping trip. It als shws which parks have cabins and the charges, including any discunts. COFFEE CHATTERS Crdinatrs Ted Dnvan teddnvan3@gmail.cm Nancy Dnvan nancyd2@shaw.ca Cnversatin and laughter happen every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Serius Cffee, 1209 East Island Highway, Parksville. N sign up is required s please feel free t drp by and jin us in the back rm fr gd cnversatin and a great selectin f snacks. EUCHRE Crdinatrs Tm/Linda Lafntaine kapn_tm@yah.cm Keith Hrtn keithhrtn@shaw.ca 7:00 pm t 9:00 pm at the Parksville Legin. All welcme n reservatins required! March dates are 14 th and 28 th. If yu are interested in taking ver fr next year, please cntact crdinatrs as this is their last year hsting.

Page 6 GOLF LADIES Crdinatr Isabelle Neumann 780-690-0910 neumanni@shaw.ca Jin a grup f wmen at Brigadn Glf Curse fr a 12:30 pm tee ff.

GOLF MENS Crdinatr Lynn Rw (Alumni) 250-586-5341 lynn_rw@yah.

Times and lcatins will be e-mailed t thse interested. Mens glf is cntinuing but n a gd weather allwable basis, i.e. n fixed schedule.

The hst prvides the main curse and the guests prvide the appetizers, salads r desserts. Everyne prvides their beverage f chice.

6 Page 6 GOLF LADIES Crdinatr Isabelle Neumann neumanni@shaw.ca Jin a grup f wmen at Brigadn Glf Curse fr a 12:30 pm tee ff. This scenic curse is a 9-hle par 3-4 in Parksville. Cntact Isabelle if interested in jining. Glf is discntinued until better weather. GOLF MENS Crdinatr Lynn Rw (Alumni) lynn_rw@yah.ca Jin ur mixed Newcmers and Alumni glfers every Mnday and Thursday t enjy the many varied glf curses in the area. Times and lcatins will be ed t thse interested. Mens glf is cntinuing but n a gd weather allwable basis, i.e. n fixed schedule. LET S DO DINNER Crdinatrs Lri Marshall dgmarshall@shaw.ca Dinners are held n the 4 th Tuesday f each mnth-next event will be advised t thse interested. The hst prvides the main curse and the guests prvide the appetizers, salads r desserts. Everyne prvides their beverage f chice. An evening arund the dinner table enjying a delicius hme-cked meal is a great way t meet and really get t knw peple in the Newcmers Club. LUNCH LADIES Crdinatrs Nancy Dnvan nancyd2@shaw.ca Marilyn Bradley mcbradley2@htmail.cm Scheduled lunches are n the last Friday f every mnth (except hlidays) at varius restaurants March event will be advised. Great fd and cmpany! Details will be sent by t thse n the Lunch-Ladies list.

Page 7 LUNCH MIXED Crdinatr Andrea Valis 250-240-2822 avalis@shaw.ca Christine Neeter 250-586-8907 neeterc18@htmail.

Recmmended by several f ur members, features the best f Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Fr questins r t reserve, please cntact the crdinatrs.

Patrick s Day) at 5:30 pm at the Rd and Gun Bar & Grill. This is a fun event and usually well attended s reply asap. Emails will be sent t thse n the distributin list.

7 Page 7 LUNCH MIXED Crdinatr Andrea Valis avalis@shaw.ca Christine Neeter neeterc18@htmail.cm Enjy the cmpany f ther Newcmers while experiencing the cuisine f ur lcal restaurant. Friday, March 16 th at 12:00 pm at Mekng River Restaurant, 625 Island Highway East, Parksville ( ). Recmmended by several f ur members, features the best f Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Fr questins r t reserve, please cntact the crdinatrs. PUB NIGHT Crdinatrs Garry Steele garrydsteele@gmail.cm Henry Bwes henrybwes@gmail.cm Next Pub Night will be held Saturday, March17 th (St. Patrick s Day) at 5:30 pm at the Rd and Gun Bar & Grill. This is a fun event and usually well attended s reply asap. s will be sent t thse n the distributin list. WALKING GROUP Crdinatrs Jay and Pam Pratt jayjaypratt@gmail.cm The walking/hiking grup walks Tuesday and Saturday mrnings. N need t register, just meet beside the vacant building in the NW crner f the Wembley Mall at 9:30 am sharp n Tuesdays and 10:00 am sharp n Saturdays. The fllwing is the schedule fr March: Mar 6 Jack Duke Pint, Level 3, Lunch at the Black Bear Pub Mar 13 Englishman River Falls, Level 3, Lunch at the Rd and Gun Mar 20 Englishman River frm Tp Bridge, Level 3, Lunch at Bstn Pizza Mar 27 Nrth Lp Lighthuse, Level 2, Lunch at the Sandbar There is n schedule fr Saturday walks. Our hike leader, Dug decides the rute just befre 10:00 am Saturdays! Lunches n Tuesday and Saturday are ptinal f curse. Fr mre infrmatin, please lk at the Parksville Newcmers Website r cntact the crdinatrs.

Page 8 WINE APPRECIATION Crdinatr Jyce Lamb 604-848-4919 jycelamb208@gmail.cm Meets n the 3 rd Thursday f each mnth at 7:00 pm in members hmes next meeting will be March 15 th.

rigby@gmail.cm Jin a grup f friends wh are interested in making wine via the services f a yu-brew facility. A number f wines will be sampled and discussed.

8 Page 8 WINE APPRECIATION Crdinatr Jyce Lamb jycelamb208@gmail.cm Meets n the 3 rd Thursday f each mnth at 7:00 pm in members hmes next meeting will be March 15 th. Fr infrmatin n hw the club wrks, visit ur table at the mnthly meeting r cntact the crdinatr at least a week befre the meeting date. WINE SOCIAL CLUB Crdinatrs Geff/Sue Rigby blssm.rigby@gmail.cm Jin a grup f friends wh are interested in making wine via the services f a yu-brew facility. A number f wines will be sampled and discussed. Next scheduled meeting will be early June fr a pt luck BBQ. The grup has swelled t ver 30 s culd be standing rm nly. Firm respnses frm thse planning t attend will be appreciated and ntice if cancelling. SPECIAL EVENTS Directr Mick Hwland specialevents.pnc@gmail.cm Wednesday, March 21 st, nn fr lunch 2:00 pm fr tur The Tur Jin us fr a guided tur f the Kathk Centre s Glden Temple. This grgeus facility is a lcal treasure. Yu will be enthralled with the quiet beauty f this peaceful place. Lunch Thai Smile Restaurant, 1015 McLean Rad, Qualicum Beach. Cst $18 per persn, all inclusive (tur and lunch) Dnatins are accepted at the Temple. POTENTIAL NEW ACTIVITY GROUPS Singles Activity Grup Are yu a single individual interested in activities and utings with ther singles? The Club is re-establishing its Singles Activity Grup. Smene has cme frward t act as ne f the crdinatrs and we are lking fr smene t share crdinating events.

9 Page 9 Dance Activity Grup We wuld like t prvide members with a prgress reprt n the frmatin f the new Dance Activity Grup. Mre than 10 members have expressed interest in establishing a Dance Grup. Several individuals have agreed t help with the crdinatin f the grup. There is nw wrk n establishing a prgram f lessns and dance events. If yu are interested in either f the abve, please send an t the Vice President at vicepresident.pnc@gmail.cm COMMUNITY EVENTS in MARCH Thursday, March 1 Festival Nanaim at 10:00 am, entertainment, cncerts, theatre, arts & crafts, culinary delights and mre. Als n Mar 8, 14, 23, 30 Thursday, March 1 Deez Bar & Grill Blues Party at 7:00 pm March 1-4 Hay Fever at Village Theatre, Qualicum Beach Friday, March 2 Lighthuse Flr Curling at 1:00 pm at Lins Rec Hall, Qualicum Beach, $1.25/day March 3, 14, 24, 30 Islands Shrt Fictin Cntest Submit shrt stries up t 2,000 wrks, visit fr mre infrmatin Saturday, March 3 Paint Night Fundraiser fr Sea & Navy League Cadets, RC Legin #49, $45 per persn March 7, 21, 28 Michael Patrick at Smke N Water, 6:00 pm March 7, 14, 21, 28 Learn t Run Clinic, 6:00 pm at Springwd Middle Schl Parking Lt, 14 week prgramme, $35 Thursday, March 8 Internatinal Wmen s Day March 8 11 Parksville Uncrked 10 th Annual Wine & Culinary Festival at Tigh-Na- Mara and Beach Club Resrt March 9 10 Mvies - Parksville Cmmunity & Cnference Centre Ferdinand and Wnder, 1:00 pm Saturday, March 10 Dickens f a Twist at Village Theatre, Qualicum Beach, 7:00 pm Sunday, March 11 Spring Frward Daylights Savings change yur clcks Friday, March 16 Cmbs Cuntry Opery, 7:00 pm, Cmbs Rde Grunds Cmmunity Hall Saturday, March 17 St. Patrick s Day March Oceanside Family Health & Wellness Fair, 10:00 am at Parksville Cmmunity & Cnference Centre March CatSpan Bk Sale, 9:00 am at Parksville Cmmunity & Cnference Centre, used bks, DVDs, CDs and garage sale items March VIU s Milner Gardens Bunny Trail, 10:00 am Saturday, March 31 Friends f Fster Park Easter Egg Hunt, 11:30 am at Fster Park

10 Page 10 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Bill Smith Vice President TBD Treasurer Susan Lanziner Secretary Sandie Rankin Cmmunity Relatins Bill Rankin Special Events Mick Hwland Membership Nrma Mrgan Scial Media Web Master and Facebk Dnna Cnnlly Newsletter Kathy Smith General Infrmatin MEMBERSHIP Current membership and a signed Release f Liability frm are required in rder t participate in Club Activities and Club Events. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are $15.00 per persn fr the year (September thrugh t August). Fees fr new members are pr-rated ver 10 mnths ($1.50/mnth) and adjusted accrding t the mnth jined. Membership renewals must be received by the Nvember Mnthly Meeting r membership will lapse. Members can mail their renewal cheques t the Membership Directr at 17 Magnlia Drive, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2V6. Fees can be paid at the Membership table n the evening f the mnthly meeting between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Membership clses during the meeting. New member sign ups and renewals will be taken after the meeting ends. Custm name tags are $7.00 per name tag and are ready fr pick up at the next meeting. RELEASE OF LIABILITY In keeping with ur bylaws, the Executive f the Parksville Newcmers Club needs each member t sign a Release f Liability frm in advance f participating in any activities r events rganized by the Club. This frm als prvides the Club with authrizatin t share cntact infrmatin with ther members f the Club fr the purpse f Club activities and cnfirms yur authrizatin t receive cmmunicatins frm the Club. This frm cvers the term f active membership in the Club. The frm is available at the mnthly meeting and n the website. EVENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Event csts are nt included in the annual dues. Event related csts will be identified in advance by the Event Crdinatrs.

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

Page 1 PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER The Parksville Newcmers Club meets the first Thursday f every mnth, except July. Next Meeting: Thursday, Octber 5 th, 2017 Time: 6:30 7:00 pm New