PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB OCTOBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

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7:00 pm - Meeting begins NOTE NEW TIME Featured Speakers: RECRUITMENT FAIR 20 rganizatins will be represented at the Fair. Members will be given a passprt which they will fill as they visit each bth.

1 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 member registratin. Scial and sign-up fr activities and special events. 7:00 pm - Meeting begins NOTE NEW TIME Featured Speakers: RECRUITMENT FAIR 20 rganizatins will be represented at the Fair. Members will be given a passprt which they will fill as they visit each bth. Learn mre abut yur cmmunity and hw yu can help. This event is pen t the public. We hpe yu will jin us and supprt these lcal rganizatins. Where: Parksville Cmmunity and Cnference Centre 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville COMING SOON SPECIAL EVENTS New MEMBERSHIP YEAR: Our Octber 5 th meeting will be the last pprtunity t renew yur membership at a meeting. As f Nvember 2 nd, the Membership Renewal Perid ends. Membership fees are $15 per persn fr the year, payable by cheque r cash. If yu are paying by cheque, there will be a bx n the Membership table labelled renewal cheques in which yu can place yur cheque and avid having t wait in line. Members can als mail their renewal cheques t the Membership Directr at: c/ Nrma Mrgan, 17 Magnlia Drive, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2V6. Please nte that fr the Octber meeting, Membership will be in the hall. If yu have any questins, please cntact Nrma Mrgan, Membership Directr membership1.pnc@gmail.cm Website: Facebk:

2 Page 2 SPECIAL EVENT- OCTOBER 25, 2017 WINERY & CIDERY TOUR See Special Events fr details SPECIAL EVENT NOVEMBER 30, 2017 LADYSMITH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Website: Facebk:

3 Page 3 HAPPENINGS at a GLANCE in OCTOBER 11 th 7:00 pm Euchre 3 rd 2:00 pm Bwling 19 th 7:00 pm Wine Appreciatin 20 th 12:00 nn Lunch Mixed Cuck in Cmbs 21 st 5:30 pm Pub Night TBA 25 th 7:00 pm Euchre 25 th 9:00 am Special Event - Winery & Cidery Tur TBA TBA Let s D Dinner 27 th TBA Lunch Ladies MONTHLY Mnday every Glf Mens 2nd Mnday 1:30 pm Bk Club 2 - full Tuesdays 9:15 am Walking Grup 4 th Wednesday 1:30 pm Bk Club 1 - full Wednesday every 10:30 am Cffee Chatters Wednesday every 1:00 pm Bridge Mixed Wednesday every 10:00 am Glf Ladies Thursday every Glf - Mens 3 rd Friday 12:00 pm Mixed Lunch Saturdays 9:45 am Walking Grup TBA 1:30 pm Arts & Crafts TBA TBA Wine Scial Club Website: Facebk:

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

4 Page 4 CLUB AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ARTS AND CRAFTS C-rdinatr 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 meeting rm. Cntact the crdinatr fr Octber date. BOOK CLUBS C-rdinatr 1 Margaret Smith Margaret.smith544@gmail.cm C-rdinatr 2 Kathee Tdtman ktdtman@gmail.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 has a full cmplement f members and is nt accepting new members at this time. Meetings are the last Wednesday f each mnth Bk Club 2 has a full cmplement f members and is nt accepting new members at this time. Meetings are the 2 nd Mnday f each 1:30 pm. If yu are interested in rganizing a 3 rd Bk Club, please cntact Margaret Smith. Mre infrmatin will be prvided in Nvember. BOWLING Drp in C-rdinatr 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 date is Tuesday, Octber 3 rd (after Alumni meeting). It is appreciated if yu arrive early t be placed n a team. Cntact the C-rdinatr fr details. Website: Facebk:

Page 5 BRIDGE MIXED C-rdinatr 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 C-rdinatrs Des/Barb Mntgmery 250-947-9235 desbar@shaw.

5 Page 5 BRIDGE MIXED C-rdinatr 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 C-rdinatrs Des/Barb Mntgmery desbar@shaw.ca If yu wish t jin ur grup, which cmbines members frm the Alumni and Newcmers grups, please cntact the C-rdinatrs. 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 C-rdinatrs 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 C-rdinatrs Tm/Linda Lafntaine kapn_tm@yah.cm Keith Hrtn keithhrtn@pnac.shaw.ca 7:00 pm t 9:00 pm at the Parksville Legin. All welcme n reservatins required! Dates fr Octber are 11 th and 25 th. If yu are interested in taking ver fr next year, please cntact crdinatrs as this is their last year hsting. Website: Facebk:

Page 6 GOLF LADIES C-rdinatr Isabelle Neumann 780-690-0910 neumanni@shaw.ca Jin a grup f wmen at Brigadn Glf Curse fr a 10:00 am tee ff.

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 e-mailed t thse interested.

ca Dinners are held n the 4 th Tuesday f each mnth-next event in Octber will be advised t thse interested.

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.

6 Page 6 GOLF LADIES C-rdinatr Isabelle Neumann neumanni@shaw.ca Jin a grup f wmen at Brigadn Glf Curse fr a 10:00 am tee ff. This scenic curse is a 9-hle par 3-4 in Parksville. Cntact Isabelle if interested in jining. GOLF MENS C-rdinatr 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. LET S DO DINNER C-rdinatrs Mary Ellen Chambers maryellen.chambers@utlk.cm Lri Marshall dgmarshall@shaw.ca Dinners are held n the 4 th Tuesday f each mnth-next event in Octber 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 C-rdinatrs 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 next event is Friday, Octber 27 th. Great fd and cmpany! Details will be sent by t thse n the Lunch-Ladies list. Website: Facebk:

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

Next event Friday Octber 20 th at nn at Cuck in Cmbs Trattria and Pizzeria, 2310 Alberni Highway, Parksville (at the ld Cuntry Market in Cmbs).

PUB NIGHT C-rdinatrs Garry Steele 250-218-1140 garrydsteele@gmail.cm Henry Bwes henrybwes@gmail.cm Octber 21 st event will be emailed t thse n the attendees list.

WALKING GROUP C-rdinatrs Jay and Pam Pratt 613-326-1109 jayjaypratt@gmail.

7 Page 7 LUNCH MIXED C-rdinatr Christine Neeter neeterc18@htmail.cm Andrea Valis avalis@shaw.ca Enjy the cmpany f ther Newcmers while experiencing the cuisine f ur lcal restaurant. Next event Friday Octber 20 th at nn at Cuck in Cmbs Trattria and Pizzeria, 2310 Alberni Highway, Parksville (at the ld Cuntry Market in Cmbs). Menu cmbines West Cast ingredients and Italian recipes. Fr questins and t reserve, please cntact Andrea Valis. PUB NIGHT C-rdinatrs Garry Steele garrydsteele@gmail.cm Henry Bwes henrybwes@gmail.cm Octber 21 st event will be ed t thse n the attendees list. This is a fun event and usually well attended s reply asap. SINGLES GROUP C-rdinatr TBA Events t be advised C-rdinatr needed. WALKING GROUP C-rdinatrs Jay and Pam Pratt jayjaypratt@gmail.cm Meets every Saturday and Tuesday and functins thrughut the year Meet at the parking lt at Wembley Mall near the highway ppsite the Red Apple (just befre the ld White Spt) at 9:15 am n Tuesdays and at 9:45 am n Saturday mrnings. Saturday walks are surprise walks in the lcal area actual destinatin unknwn until Saturday mrning. Tuesday walks are scheduled walks farther afield. Website: Facebk:

Page 8 WINE APPRECIATION C-rdinatr 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 Octber 19 th.

8 Page 8 WINE APPRECIATION C-rdinatr Jyce Lamb jycelamb208@gmail.cm Meets n the 3 rd Thursday f each mnth at 7:00 pm in members hmes next meeting Octber 19 th. Fr infrmatin n hw the club wrks, visit ur table at the meeting r cntact the crdinatr. WINE SOCIAL CLUB C-rdinatrs 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. There was a well attended first meeting in September with an infrmative presentatin and active discussin n 7 wines and parings. Members will be requested t bring pt luck appetizers. Next meeting will be in Nvember. Website: Facebk:

Page 9 SPECIAL EVENTS Directr Mick Hwland 250-586-7387 specialevents.pnc@gmail.

9 Page 9 SPECIAL EVENTS Directr Mick Hwland specialevents.pnc@gmail.cm Wednesday, Octber 25 th Winery & Cidery Tur 9:00 am departure frm Wembley Mall n charter buss Jin a grup n a bus tur f three wineries and a cidery lcated in the Cwichan Valley. Learn abut and taste their prducts. Visit the actual vineyards and rchards and see firsthand hw the grapes and ther fruit is magically transfrmed int wines and ciders. First stp will be the Averill Creek Vineyard fr a tasting and tur. Then its n t the Merridale Cidery fr a tur, tasting and lunch. Our last stp f the day will be a tur and tasting at the Blue Gruse Estate Winery. Lunch will be at the Merridale Cidery three meal chices (TBA) at a cst f apprximately $20 per persn. Price includes yur meal, cffee, and dessert as well as taxes and tip. Cst $75 per persn, (lunch is extra). Mark yur Calendar Thursday, Nvember 30 th Ladysmith Festival f Lights 2:00 pm departure with return at 10:00 pm Gathering Pint Wembley Mall (n the rink side) 826 Island Hwy West Travel by charter busy t Ladysmith. Once there, yu ll have sme time t check ut the shps n the main street befre enjying yur free dinner f salad and spaghetti! Then it is time t watch fr Santa t appear atp the Ryal Bank building t give the signal t light up the twn That is sure t prvide yu with a magical mment but wait, there s mre firewrks and the Kinsmen Parade. After the festivities end, yu ll be able t relax as yu head back t Parksville abard the charter bus. Cst $45 per persn, all inclusive. COMMUNITY EVENTS Oct 1 Parksville Lin s & Save-n-Fds Free Family Skate 12:15 pm at Oceanside Place Arena (Oct 1, 8, 17, 22 & 29) Oct 2 Tps 4248 Fundraiser 10:am t 12:30 pm at St. Edmunds Anglican Church Oct 2 Parksville Museum s Garden Vlunteer Days 2:00 pm class by dnatin Oct 3 Adult Day Prgram every Tuesday beginning in Octber. Cntact fr further infrmatin Oct 7 VIU Milner Gardens & Wdland 6 th Annual Mad Hatter Tea 12:30 pm at Milner Gardens Oct Hilda s Yard playing at Ech Players Oct 13 N 4 Silent Sky playing at Chemainus Theatre Oct 20 Gspel Sing-a-Lng Cncert 2:00 t 4:00 pm at St. Mark s Anglican Church cst $15 Oct 21 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 20 th Anniversary Year 8:30 am 12:00 pm Website: Facebk:

Page 10 Hallween Happenings - Oct 29 th Hallween Hwl Swim 6:00 t 8:00 pm at Ravensng Aquatic Centre regular admissin - Oct 29 th Hallween Murder Mystery Dinner 6:00 pm at Smke N Water, cntact

10 Page 10 Hallween Happenings - Oct 29 th Hallween Hwl Swim 6:00 t 8:00 pm at Ravensng Aquatic Centre regular admissin - Oct 29 th Hallween Murder Mystery Dinner 6:00 pm at Smke N Water, cntact fr infrmatin - Oct 29 Nv 1 Pumpkins n the Drive 6:00 pm at Resrt Drive ver 400 carved pumpkins n display - Oct 31 Trick-r-Treat in Dwntwn Qualicum Beach 3:0 pm t 5:00 pm fr kids 12 and under (with parents) - Oct 31 Hallween Walk 6:00 pm in Nanse. Spky Walk fr all ages Scary Walk nt recmmended fr yung children and sme adults. $5 per persn r $20 family. Cntact hallweenwalk@shaw.ca - Oct 31 Hallween Bash with Cuntry Line 8:00 pm western saln theme at Rd & Gd Pub - Oct 31 Fster Park Pumpkin Walk 7:00 pm see the Friends f Fster Park at the Recruitment Fair fr further infrmatin and vlunteer pprtunities NOTES OF INTEREST - The Qualicum Beach Garden Club will meet n Tuesday, Octber 10 th at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Drs pen at 7:00 pm, the meeting takes place frm 7:30 t 9:00 pm All are welcme, guests are charged $3 r yu can jin the club fr an annual fee f $15. The busy summer gardening seasn is winding dwn nw, s it s time t clean up yur garden in preparatin fr next spring. Right n cue we have ur Octber speaker, Amy Rbsn, wh will advise us n pruning, mulches, lawn care, leaf cmpst and ther aspects f Putting Yur Garden t Bed. Amy perates a lcal landscape design business called Natures Chice Design which prvides landscape design, installatin and maintenance. - The Annual General Meeting and Cnference fr ALL NEWCOMERS members cast-t-cast is in Trnt Octber 20-22, Dwntwn Dubletree $199 duble ccupancy (a blck f rms is set aside) cntact Friday night: Spectacular ccktail party; Saturday: 2 guest speakers including What Makes Canada Great!, wrkshps, meals, breaks, pen frum questins/discussins.; Sunday: guided turs f highlights f Trnt by Trnt Newcmers Club. It will be a blast! Reserve yur rm nw Dubletree will hld the rate fr 3 days befre and after the cnference s make a vacatin ut f it! Please like us n Facebk t get updates: - Find the registratin frm here: Registratin-frm.pdf Website: Facebk:

11 Page 11 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. Website: Facebk:

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER

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