EXEC: VMNC is Welcoming to Members with Disabilities
VMNC has been serving Victoria Region for many years, and as members we all appreciate the events and activities made available by coordinators and event organizers.
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LIFESTYLE: Radical Kindness – A Summer Read
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain
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EXEC: Membership Survey
A membership activity survey, conducted early this year with the assistance of our twenty-one Activity Coordinators, resulted in the figures and charts you see below.
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EXEC: Newcomers Clubs in Canada and Victoria
At present, the National Newcomers Association of Canada (NNAC), of which VMNC is a member, consists of sixty-three clubs from Victoria to Nova Scotia.
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REVIEW: Bons Vivants Amigos
Buenos dias. Eight amigos of the Bon Vivant group got together for a Spanish themed dinner on a Friday evening recently at Marcel Mercier and Elaine’s home. Everyone got into the spirit of the evening by preparing classic Spanish dishes.
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LIFESTYLE: Eating Mindfully
Eating mindfully, that is, with purposeful awareness, is an important way to stay healthy. The following are some suggestions for mindful eating:
(more…)GUIDE: Website
This short guide is to help New Joiners understand VMNC’s website.
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Qualifications
An Executive must:
- Be a member of VMNC in good standing
- Have the approval and support of membership to assume the directorship
- Have a record of attendance at club events and activities
- Have a record of involvement with the club
- Have demonstrated dedication to the growth of VMNC
- Possess good organizational skills and prior board experience
- Be willing to accept the responsibilities of leadership
LIFESTYLE: Adult Growth Model
In each decade of life, you can adopt a growth model, envisioning yourself maturing into fullness, always adding value to your life. Each decade has its positive characteristics which can be nurtured.
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REVIEW: Bons Vivants Group
Merriam-Webster defines a Bon Vivant as a sociable person who has cultivated and refined tastes especially with respect to food and drink.
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