What We Do

We have many ongoing activities (as listed below) and are always open to suggestions for starting new ones. As well, we have many Special Events. Please take a look at our Special Events page for more details.

 

 

Book

Book Club

Last Tuesday of the month @ 7:00 pm

Meetings take place at the home of one of the members, where the selected book for that month is discussed.

Dining

Dining In

3rd Saturday of the month @ 7:00 pm

You’ll soon learn that our members enjoy eating and drinking! Whoever is hosting Dining In plans the menu for a potluck supper. Guests bring their assigned dishes and beverages of choice and a good time is had by all! At the end of the evening, everyone takes their dirty dishes and leftovers home with them. Hosts provide tea and coffee.

 

Drinks

Drinks and Appies

4th Saturday of the month @ 7:30 pm

Yup,we're eating and drinking again! Different members host this casual event in their homes. Guests bring their own drinks, glasses and an appetizer to share with the group. At the end of the evening, everyone takes their glasses and leftovers home with them. Hosts provide tea and coffee.

pool

Drop-in Billiards

Thursday evenings @ 6:00 pm

This evening of billiards and socializing at James Street Billiards is open to all members and, depending on requests, different games can be played.

 

golf

Golf

Tuesday mornings @ 10:20 am

Weather permitting, we tee off at Pryde Vista Golf Course, located at 155 Pryde Avenue. 3 tee times are booked each week.

 

Hiking

Hiking

Wednesday mornings @ 9:30 am

The group meets in the parking lot at Northfield Road and The Nanaimo Parkway. We then carpool to the week's chosen hiking destination. This hike is more challenging than the Sea Wall Walk.

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Mah Jongg

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month @ 6:45 pm

An enthusiastic group of players gets together for an evening of fun, games and strategy! Everyone brings their own refreshments and a small monetary contribution for the hall rental.

 

Movie

Ladies' Movie Night

Tuesday evenings as movies of interest are released

An opportunity for the gals to get together and see some "chick flicks"! Sure beats going alone or with a reluctant partner!

 

Hockey

Nanaimo Clippers Hockey

One Friday night a month during the playing season

The hockey fans among us get together to cheer on our local Junior Hockey Team. Games are held at Frank Crane Arena, Beban Park Complex.

 

Lunch

Pub Lunch

1st Saturday of the month @ 12:00 noon

More eating and drinking! Each month our convener selects a different Nanaimo-area pub for us to visit. Casual and fun, it’s a great way to get to know our members in a relaxed atmosphere.

 

Pub

Pub Night

3rd Wednesday of the month @ 6:00 pm

See what we mean? As if Pub Lunch wasn’t enough, we also like to sample the local area pubs for dinner, too!

 

Walking

Sea Wall Walk

Tuesday mornings @ 10:00 am

We meet in the parking lot at Maffeo Sutton Park for an easy stroll along the waterfront. Our walk is usually followed by a cup of tea or coffee at Tea on the Quay.

Wine

Wine Tasting

2nd Saturday of the month @ 8:00 pm

Each month the group chooses the "Grape of the Month" and participating members bring a bottle to share and compare with the others.

 

Coffee

Women's Morning Coffee

Thursday mornings @ 10:00 am

The ladies meet at The Buzz Coffee House for coffee and a chat. The Buzz is located at 4515 Uplands Drive, behind Nanaimo North Town Centre.