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SUMMARY:Field Trip - CRD Watershed Tour - June 11th
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Thursday\, June 11th with a CRD Watershed Tour to learn about where our water comes from and how it is protected and treated. \n \nThe bus tour follows the flow of our water supply starting at the north end of the Sooke Lake Reservoir to the surrounding forests and Rithet Creek\, the main tributary to Sooke Lake Reservoir.\nDuring the tour\, we will explore the Sooke Lake Dam\, go on a forest walk to explore the ecosystems that support our water supply\, and visit the Goldstream Ultraviolet Treatment plant to learn about the water treatment process that provides Greater Victoria with drinking water. \nWHAT: Tour of Victoria’s protected watershed \nWHEN: Thursday\, June 11th. Tour starts at 9:30 AM sharp and ends by 3:00 PM. \nWHERE: 2955 Sooke Lake Road. Free parking is available. Event check in opens at 9:00 AM. \nWHO: Limited to the first 18 VRMNC members who register on-line below. Tickets available until 12:00 PM on June 5th. \nCOST: No charge!\n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below. Tickets available until 12:00 p.m. on June 5th.  \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions/Waiting list: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-crd-watertour-june-11th/
LOCATION:CRD Tour Start\, 2955 Sooke Lake Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T141500
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SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - May 28th
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  on “The Impact of Volunteer Search and Rescue in BC ” by Bill Riggs \nSPEAKER:  Our May speaker will be Bill Riggs\, CEO\, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) . \n \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, May 28th\, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre\, doors opening at 11:30 am. \nAbout the talk:\nThe Impact of Volunteer Search and Rescue in BC\nThis presentation provides an overview of the essential role volunteer marine search and rescue plays along our coastline and in the Shuswap. With a team of 900 professionally trained volunteers operating 29 rescue stations\, we respond to approximately 450 – 500 distress calls each year.\nYou’ll learn who we are\, what we do\, and how we do it.. The presentation will also touch on the model that makes this work possible: highly trained volunteers\, strong partnerships\, and the support of donors and communities.\nAt its heart\, this is a story about people showing up for one another. It demonstrates the impact of volunteerism\, the strength of community-based response\, and the meaningful difference RCMSAR volunteers make every day in our communities. \n \nMore about Bill…\nBill Riggs joined RCMSAR in March 2020. Bill is a retired Captain (N) in the Royal Canadian Navy with close to 30 years of significant leadership and operational experience along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts\, and abroad\, including a posting as the Commanding Officer HMCS Vancouver.\nAlong with being a professional mariner\, he is noted for being a seasoned\, innovative\, and strategic leader.\nPrior to joining RCMSAR\, he led and managed a workforce of over 800 security professionals located at more than 200 sites with Commissionaires Victoria\, the Islands and Yukon.\nAs RCMSAR’s CEO\, Bill provides strategic leadership and oversight for the organization\, ensuring we remain focused on our mission while operating effectively and responsibly. Collaborating closely with staff\, volunteers\, and partners\, he guides long-term planning\, supports operational excellence\, and fosters the relationships that make our work possible. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets.\nWhen complete you will receive two emails: 1) payment receipt from PayPal;\nand 2) ticket from software.\nIf you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.\nSales cutoff is Sunday May 24 at 6pm.\n(NOTE: The new price for lunch\, reflecting increased charges from the Rec Centre\, is $42.50 per head.) \nWAITLIST: Contact Hugh Stephens (principal@tpconnections.com; speakercoordinator@vrmnc.ca; 250-813-0339) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-may-28/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260521T021447Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Zodiac Whale Watching - May 27th
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Wednesday\, May 27th when we will be going on a Zodiac Whale Watching adventure with Prince of Whales\, departing from the Inner Harbour.\nWe’ll suit up in Mustang Survival Suits and board a 12-passenger Zodiac for an intimate\, adrenaline-pumping whale-watching adventure in search of orcas and humpbacks. \n \nWHAT: Whale Watching adventure with Prince of Whales \nWHEN: Wednesday\, May 27th at 10:00 AM. (3 to 3.5 hours) \nWHERE: Meet just below the Visitors Centre at 812 Wharf Street. Please plan to arrive by 9:30 AM. \nWHO: Limited to the first 12 members (And their guests) who register on-line below\, before 12:00 p.m. on May 15th. \nCOST: $200 each\, includes taxes and fees. \n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below. Tickets available until 12:00 p.m. on May 15th.  \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions/Waiting list: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-whale-watching-may-27th/
LOCATION:Victoria Visitor Center\, 812 Wharf St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1T3
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T034113Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T034113Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Tally-Ho farm - May 9th
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Saturday\, May 9th with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tally-Ho farm operations. (See www.tallyhotours.com )\nTally-Ho Carriage Tours has provided visitors to Victoria with guided tours of James Bay and the Inner Harbour since 1903. We will have the opportunity to meet the horses up close\, watch a live farrier demonstration and experience harness and driving demos. \n \nWHAT: Tally-Ho Carriage farm operations: Behind-the scenes tour \nWHEN: Saturday\, May 9th. Tour starts at 10:00 AM and ends by 12:00 PM \nWHERE: Hidden Acres Farm\, 7450 Veyaness Road\, Saanichton \nWHO: Limited to the first 15 VRMNC members who register on-line below. \nCOST:$20.00 each\n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below. Tickets available until 12:00 p.m. on April 30th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-tally-ho-may-9th/
LOCATION:TallyHo Farm\, 7450 Veyaness\, Saanichton\, BC\, V8M 1V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T143000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hand of Man Museum - April 30th
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Thursday\, April 30th with a road trip to Maple Bay and the Hand of Man  Museum of Natural History\, Cultural Arts & Conservation.\nThis eclectic museum is home to the personal collection of Canadian outdoor writer Jim Shockey\, a professional big game outfitter\, television producer and host of numerous hunting shows. You will never have seen anything quite like this most interesting and unique exhibit! (www.handofmanmuseum.com) Lunch will follow at the nearby Lion Rampant Scottish Pub\, located on the water in Maple Bay.\nWe are planning to hire a small bus to transport us from Victoria to Maple Bay and back. \n \nWHAT: Hand of Man – Museum of Natural History\, Cultural Arts & Conservation in Maple Bay \nWHEN: Thursday\, April 30th\, departing at 9:30 AM. Lunch will be at noon and we will depart Maple Bay by 1:30 PM\, arriving back in Victoria by about 2:30 PM. \nWHERE: Meet outside the Tim Horton’s at 3501 Ravine Way for a scheduled 9:30 AM departure. Please plan to arrive early enough to pick up your double-double before boarding the Knight Limousine mini-bus! \nWHO: Limited to the first 18 members who register on-line below. Tickets available until 12:00 p.m. on April 17th. \nCOST: No admission fee to the museum (donations accepted). Return transportation cost of $75.00 each\, including taxes and driver’s gratuity. Buy your own lunch at the pub.\n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on April 17th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-handofman-april-30th/
LOCATION:Hand of Man museum\, 6759 Considine Ave\, Maple Bay\, BC\, V9L 5X2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T141500
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SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - April 23rd
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  on “Heritage Acres: Past\, Present and Future” by Phil Clark \nSPEAKER:  Our April speaker will be Phil Clark. Phil is the current President at Heritage Acres. \n \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, April 23rd\, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre\, doors opening at 11:30 am. \nAbout the talk:\nPhil will summarize the history of Heritage Acres from its inception in the 1960’s to the present day. He will take you on a virtual train ride and a virtual tour of the 30 acre facility and will describe the significance of some of the buildings. He will then talk about some of the more interesting of 30\,000 or so artifacts in Saanich Historical Artifacts Society collections.\nPhil will discuss the many different ways you can get involved with the activities of this 100% volunteer run organization. He will also cover the planned development and revitalization efforts to ensure the popular community facility is preserved and improved for the benefit of future generations.\n \nMore about Phil…\nPhil Clark is the current President at Saanich Historical Artifacts Society and has been involved with the organization for about eight years. He has lived on the Peninsular for the last 15 years or so\,\nPhil is originally from the UK and had a fifty-year international career in the Marine and Offshore oil industries and shipbuilding until decommissioning himself and retiring to Cordova Bay. Apart from what seems like a full time volunteer position at Heritage Acres Phil enjoys sailing\, cooking\, sketching\, and painting. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is April 19 at 6pm.\n(NOTE: The new price for lunch\, reflecting increased charges from the Rec Centre\, is $42.50 per head.) \nWAITLIST: Contact Hugh Stephens (principal@tpconnections.com\, 250-813-0339) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-april23/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260318T193938Z
CREATED:20260318T185114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193938Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Tour of Parliament Buildings - April 9th
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Thursday\, April 9th with a tour of the Parliament Buildings\, home of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia\, followed by lunch in the Parliamentary Dining Room.\nA design competition was held in 1892 for the new Parliament Buildings\, with 62 architectural firms from across North America responding. The winner – 25 year old Francis Rattenbury\, went on to become one of Victoria’s most famous architects whose projects include the Empress Hotel and the CPR Steamship Terminal.\nThe Parliament Buildings officially opened in 1898. \n \nWHAT: Tour of the BC Parliament Buildings \nWHEN: Thursday\, April 9th at 10:30 AM. Lunch reservation is at 12:00 PM \nWHERE: Meet inside the Main Entrance for a scheduled 10:30 AM guided tour. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to pass through security screening. \nWHO: Limited to the first 15 members who register on-line below. Tickets available until 12:00 p.m. on April 1st. \nCOST: No cost for the guided tour; Pay for your own lunch\, which is very reasonable and a fun experience.\n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on April 1st. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-parliament-bldg-april-9th/
LOCATION:BC Parliament – Legislature\, 501 Belleville St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 2H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T141500
DTSTAMP:20260305T231315Z
CREATED:20260305T230012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T231315Z
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SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - March 26
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  on “How to Interpret the News” by Dr. Eric Gorham (Club Member) \nSPEAKER:  Our March speaker will be Dr. Eric Gorham\, Professor Emeritus at Quest University\, and a new member of the VRMNC. \n \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, March 26\, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre\, doors opening at 11:30 am. \nAbout the talk:\nEric’s talk will look at biases in the news media.  It will be an analysis of the media going well beyond simple “liberal/conservative” stereotypes; he will argue that there are biases more insidious than ideology that afflict the media.  These biases have helped lead to the decline of traditional news media (the so-called “mainstream media”) and the rise of a new kind of news culture (social media\, blogging\, etc.).  Eric will also discuss where to find a variety of reliable news sources and political ideas and will give hints as to how to critically examine political news stories from both mainstream and non-traditional sources. \nMore about Eric…\nEric Gorham is Professor Emeritus at Quest University\, where he was a founding faculty member and taught political science from 2007 until 2022. Eric has also been a faculty member at Loyola University New Orleans and has taught at Concordia University in Montreal. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is March 22 at 6pm.\n(NOTE: The new price for lunch\, reflecting increased charges from the Rec Centre\, is $42.50 per head.) \nWAITLIST: Contact Hugh Stephens (principal@tpconnections.com\, 250-813-0339) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-mar-26/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260226T175856Z
CREATED:20260226T175856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T175856Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hockey! Victoria Royals vs. Everett Silvertips March 17
DESCRIPTION:We’re going to another hockey game! \n \nWHAT: Victoria Royals vs. Everett Silvertips Hockey \nWHERE: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (1925 Blanchard Street) \nWHEN: Tuesday\, March 17th (Meet in front at 6:45 PM – Game time is 7:05 PM) \nWHO:  For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on March 9th \nCOST:  $36.00 per person including fees and GST (Club seats) \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357 \n 
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-hockey-march17th/
LOCATION:Save-On Memorial Centre\, 1925 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T170000
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CREATED:20260224T002323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T004811Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Historic Pub Walk - March 12th
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Thursday\, March 12th when we will again join up with Dave Mason of Come See Victoria\, for his Historic Pub Walk.\nDowntown Victoria has a wonderful collection of vibrant pubs in some of the most notable heritage buildings in the city. On this pub walk\, our group will get a sense of how these wonderful old buildings and the people associated with them have shaped the city of Victoria\, augmented with lots of old photos\, all while sampling beers from the multitude of craft breweries for which Victoria has become renowned. \n \nWHAT: Historic Pub Walk of downtown Victoria \nWHEN: Thursday\, March 12th at 2:00 PM \nWHERE: Meet at the Victoria Visitor Centre\, 812 Wharf Street at 2:00 PM \nWHO: Limited to first 20 members who register on-line below. Tickets on sale until 12:00 p.m. on March 9th \nCOST:$30.00 to cover the cost of the tour\, a gratuity for Dave\, and a couple of beverages.\n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on March 9th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trp-pub-walk-mar-12th/
LOCATION:Victoria Visitor Center\, 812 Wharf St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1T3
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T141500
DTSTAMP:20260223T222517Z
CREATED:20260204T191130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T222517Z
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SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - February 26
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  on “The Price of Paradise—Cascadia’s Earthquakes and what they mean for us” by Dr. Ed Nissen \nSPEAKER:  Our February speaker will be Dr. Edwin Nissen\, Professor and Canada Research Chair\, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at U.Vic. \n \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, February 26\, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre\, doors opening at 11:30 am. \nMore about Ed…\nEd Nissen went to Cambridge to study Chemistry\, but got hooked on Geology instead. He moved to archrival Oxford for his PhD\, before returning to Cambridge for a post doctoral appointment.\nAfter eleven years in Oxbridge\, Ed felt the call of North America and moved first to the South-western US (Arizona and Colorado) and then to the Pacific Northwest.\nHe loves living and working in western North America where earthquake science is so relevant and impactful. \n \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is February 22 at 6pm.\n(NOTE: The new price for lunch\, reflecting increased charges from the Rec Centre\, is $42.50 per head.) \nWAITLIST: Contact Hugh Stephens (principal@tpconnections.com) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-februay26/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260131T002520Z
CREATED:20260131T001327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T002520Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibit  - February 12
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be to see the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Royal B.C. Museum\,\nfollowed by lunch at Bartholomew’s Public House. \n \nWHAT: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 \nWHEN: Thursday\, February 12th at 10:30 AM \nWHERE: Meet in the lobby of the Royal B.C Museum at 675 Belleville Street \nWHO: For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on February 10th \nCOST: Reserve your spot with a ticket below\, but pay at the entrance (Members FREE\, Seniors $11.00)\n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on February 10th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-wildlifephotos-feb12/
LOCATION:Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 9W2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T203735Z
CREATED:20260115T203735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T203735Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Restored Car Collection of Rudi Koniczek - January 29
DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be a unique experience – a tour of the restored car collection of Rudi Koniczek\, who moved to the Island from Germany via Toronto in 1968.\nRudi has shared his passion for vintage Mercedes ever since\, and one of his favourites—a gorgeous silver 1955 300 SL with a rare aluminum body—sold in 2012 for $4.6 million. \nThis special tour for VRMNC members conducted by Rudi himself will dazzle anyone with an interest in the finer cars in life. \n \nWHAT: Tour of the Restored Car Collection of Rudi Koniczek \nWHEN: Thursday\, January 29th starting at 10:30 a.m \nWHERE: at Rudi’s place\, 275 Viaduct Avenue West\, Saanich. (Park on Viaduct and meet at his driveway entrance.) \nWHO: Limited to first 12 members who register on-line below. Tickets on sale until 12:00 p.m. on January 27th. \nCOST:$10.00 to cover the cost of a thank-you gift for our host \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on January 27th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-rudiscars-january-29/
LOCATION:Rudi Koniczek\, 275 Viaduct Ave W\, Saanich\, BC\, V9E2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260122T141500
DTSTAMP:20260113T001120Z
CREATED:20260107T043155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T001120Z
UID:10010593-1769081400-1769091300@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - January 22
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  “Seniors and Driving: What You Need To Know“ by John Ducker \nSPEAKER:  Our January lunch will feature John Ducker\, former Deputy Chief of Police of the Victoria PD. John will talk on “Seniors and Driving: What You Need To Know”. \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, January 22\, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre\, doors opening at 11:30 am. \nMore about John…\nJohn Ducker now writes a regular driving column for the Times-Colonist. He will provide tips on safe driving as well as address the issue of license renewals after the age of 80.\nJohn’s latest column is:\n“Rain enforces the rules of the road”\n(Available via: Victoria Times Colonist\,  https://share.google/NfP2omRkfBGodZ8RH) \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is January 19 at 4pm.\n(NOTE: The new price for lunch\, reflecting increased charges from the Rec Centre\, is $42.50 per head.) \nWAITLIST: Contact this event’s Stand-in Organizer Rick Jess (jess0077@telus.net) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-jan-22/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260103T015516Z
CREATED:20260102T055621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T015516Z
UID:10010592-1768316400-1768323600@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Driftwood Brewery - January 13
DESCRIPTION:Driftwood Brewery emerged from a simple passion for authentic brewing\, transforming into a beacon of innovation in Victoria\, BC. With a steadfast commitment to quality and community\, they craft beers that resonate with local flavors alongside seasonal creativity. Their journey from a modest start to modern expansion reflects dedication\, evident in every pint shared among friends and crew. Experience their thoughtful approach in every sip. \n \nWHAT: Tour of Driftwood Brewery\, followed by a tasting session \nWHEN: Tuesday\, January 13th\, 2025 at 3:00 PM \nWHERE: 836 Viewfield Road\, Esquimalt \nWHO: For up to16 VRMNC members who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on January 9th \nCOST: Price of $15.00 per person includes tour and tasting \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on January 9th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-driftwood-jan13/
LOCATION:Driftwood Brewery\, 836 Viewfield Road\, Esquimalt\, BC\, V9A 4V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20251203T223611Z
CREATED:20251203T223328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T223611Z
UID:10010591-1766083500-1766091600@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hockey! Victoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants Dec 18th
DESCRIPTION:We’re going to a hockey game! \n  \n \nWHAT: Victoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants Hockey \nWHERE: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (1925 Blanchard Street)  \nWHEN: Thursday\, December 18th\, 2025  (Meet in front at 6:45 PM Game time is 7:05 PM) \nWHO:  For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on December 10th \nCOST:  $36.00 per person including fees and GST (Club seats)  \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357 \n 
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-hockeydec18/
LOCATION:Save-On Memorial Centre\, 1925 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T105000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T123000
DTSTAMP:20251202T022237Z
CREATED:20251126T015358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T022237Z
UID:10010590-1764931800-1764937800@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Craigdarroch Castle - Dec 5
DESCRIPTION:Craigdarroch Castle is a historic\, Victorian-era Scottish baronial mansion. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1992 due to its landmark status in Victoria.\nIt was constructed in the late 19th century as a family residence for the wealthy coal baron Robert Dunsmuir and his wife Joan.\nThe building later served as a military hospital\, college\, offices\, and a conservatory\, before it was re-purposed as a historical museum in 1979.\nDuring the Christmas season\, visitors will experience a unique glimpse into authentic Victoria era toys and traditions. \n \nWHAT: Tour of Craigdarroch Castle \nWHEN: Friday\, December 5th\, 2025 at 11:00 AM \nWHERE: Meet in front of the castle at 1050 Joan Crescent at 10:50 AM \nWHO: For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on December 4th \nCOST: Price of $20.00 per person includes admission fee and private tour guide \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on December 4th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-craigdarr-dec5/
LOCATION:Craigdarroch Castle\, 1050 Joan Crescent\, Victoria\, BC\, V8S 3L5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T141500
DTSTAMP:20251110T173749Z
CREATED:20251105T233358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T173749Z
UID:10010587-1764329400-1764339300@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - November 28
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  “Just Say Yes” by Bob McDonald \nSPEAKER:  Our November lunch will feature Bob McDonald\, host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks. Bob’s talk will be based on his  latest book\, “Just Say Yes” which is his memoir\, the story of how a kid from a small town\, low income\, alcoholic family and former construction worker became one of Canada’s top science journalists. \n \nThe event will take place on Friday\, November 28 at the Sportsview Lounge of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, near the intersection of Fort St and Foul Bay Road. There is substantial free parking at the Rec Centre. Overflow could consider parking in the Save On Foods shopping center or on Goldsmith. Doors will open at 11:30.\nPlease note the change of date to a Friday which is necessary to accommodate Bob’s broadcasting obligations. (He records on a Thursday) \nMore about Bob…\nBob McDonald has been bringing science to the public for more than 50 years. In addition to hosting Quirks & Quarks\, the award-winning science program that is heard by 800\,000 people each week\, McDonald is also science correspondent for CBC TV’s The National and host of the children’s series Head’s Up. He was also host of the CBC Children’s series Wonderstruck. He has written and hosted numerous television documentaries and more than 100 educational videos in Canada and the United States.\nAs a writer\, he has authored seven bestselling science books\, and contributed to numerous textbooks\, magazines\, and newspapers (including The Globe and Mail). His latest books are The Future is Now: Solving the climate crisis with current technology and Just Say Yes\, a memoir.\nMcDonald has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of science within Canada. He has been awarded the Michael Smith Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council\, the “Sir Sandford Fleming Medal” from the Royal Canadian Institute\, and the “McNeil Medal” from The Royal Society of Canada. He also won a 2008 Gemini Award for “Best Host in a Pre-School\, Children’s or Youth Program or Series.”\nHe is an Officer of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.\nIn 2015\, asteroid 332324 was officially named Bobmcdonald in his honour.\nHe holds thirteen honorary doctorates from Canadian universities. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is November 24\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/speaker-luncheon-november-28/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251127T123000
DTSTAMP:20251124T210251Z
CREATED:20251122T071217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T210251Z
UID:10010588-1764241200-1764246600@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Architectural Heritage Museum Tour - Nov 27
DESCRIPTION:ONE OF VICTORIA’S BEST HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS! Discover stories from the city’s past through its architecture. Enter the Villa and immerse yourself in a unique heritage building as you learn about the architects and families who laid the groundwork for the city we know today. \n \nWHAT: Tour of the Architectural Heritage Museum \nWHEN: Thursday\, November 27th\, 2025 at 11:00 AM \nWHERE: Meet in front of Wentworth Villa at 1156 Fort Street at 10:50 AM \nWHO: For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on November 25th \nCOST: Price of $8.25 per person includes admission and private tour \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on November 25th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-arch-heritage-nov-27/
LOCATION:Architectural Heritage Musem\, 1156 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 3K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251105T113000
DTSTAMP:20251031T200009Z
CREATED:20251023T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T200009Z
UID:10010582-1762338600-1762342200@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites - Nov 5
DESCRIPTION:Located 14 km west of downtown Victoria and surrounded by BC and Washington state coastal landscapes\, we will explore Fort Rodd Hill\, a 19th-century west coast artillery fortress on active duty from 1895 to 1956 and Fisgard Lighthouse\, the oldest lighthouse on Canada’s west coast. We have arranged for a private tour guide to take our group through the main points of interest throughout the site – from the Garry Oak meadow to Fisgard Lighthouse – and our guide will share stories of the people who have shaped and been shaped by the land throughout history here. \n \nWHAT: Tour of Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites \nWHEN: Wednesday\, November 5th\, 2025 at 10:30 AM (one-hour tour) \nWHERE: Meet in front of the visitor centre at 603 Fort Rodd Hill at 10:20 AM \nWHO: For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on October 31st \nCOST:  Price of $17.50 per person includes admission and cost of private tour guide \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below BEFORE 12:00 PM on October 31st. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/fieldtrip-fortrodd-nov-5/
LOCATION:Fort Rodd Hill\, 603 Fort Rodd Hill\, Victoria\, BC\, V9C 2W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T141500
DTSTAMP:20251007T171612Z
CREATED:20251007T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T171612Z
UID:10010581-1761219000-1761228900@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - October 23
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  “Local Innovations in Men’s Healthcare” \nSPEAKER:  Our October speaker will be Kevin Scott\, Philanthropy Associate with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.  Kevin will be presenting on innovations in men’s health. He will speak to the role community support is playing to bring equipment like surgical robotics to our local hospitals and the positive impact these innovations are having for physicians and patients. The Foundation champions care at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General . Kevin\, originally from Calgary\, has lived in Victoria for 15 years and has worked extensively with volunteer programs and youth. \n \nPlease note that the lunch venue is once again at the Sports View Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, near the intersection of Fort St and Foul Bay Road. There is substantial free parking at the Rec Centre. Overflow could consider parking in the Save On Foods shopping center or on Goldsmith. Doors will open at 11:30. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is October 19\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/speakerluncheon-oct23/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T220000
DTSTAMP:20251002T225339Z
CREATED:20251002T215833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T225339Z
UID:10010580-1761158700-1761170400@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Hockey! Victoria Royals vs. Kelowna Rockets  Oct 22
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Victoria Royals vs. Kelowna Rockets Hockey \nWHERE: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre (1925 Blanchard Street)  \nWHEN: Meet in front at 6:45 PM Wednesday\, October 22nd\, 2025 (Game time is 7:05 PM) \nWHO:  For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on October 12th \nCOST:  $36.00 per person including fees and GST (Club seats)  \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-hockey-oct22/
LOCATION:Save-On Memorial Centre\, 1925 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T113000
DTSTAMP:20250927T231055Z
CREATED:20250927T170203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T231055Z
UID:10010579-1759915800-1759923000@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - History and Architectural Walk of downtown Victoria Oct 8
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: History and Architecture Walk \nWHO:  For up to 20 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on Oct 3 \nCOST:  $12.00 per person including fees and GST \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below before 12 PM on Friday\, Oct 3. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-historicalvictoria-oct-8/
LOCATION:Victoria Visitor Center\, 812 Wharf St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1T3
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T143000
DTSTAMP:20250902T205614Z
CREATED:20250815T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T205614Z
UID:10010577-1758799800-1758810600@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC AGM & Speaker Luncheon - Sept 25
DESCRIPTION:2025 VRMNC AGM & SPEAKER LUNCHEON\nOak Bay Recreation Centre\nThursday September 25\nThe Club’s Annual General Meeting and Speaker Luncheon are combined for this event.  See mailout during September for the AGM Agenda or click HERE for Agenda and supporting documents. \n  \nPRESENTATION:  “Navigating the Geopolitical Landscape – The Challenges and Opportunities for Canada” \nThe geopolitical challenges today are seemingly endless. From Washington to Moscow\, Beijing\, Kyiv and beyond\, the world is facing turbulent times. Over the past 18 months\, our speaker\, Dr. Chris Kilford\, travelled to Turkiye\, Taiwan\, South Korea\, Japan and Bhutan on official and semi-official visits\, where he had a chance to sit down with numerous senior officials. Earlier this year\, Chris also spent two weeks in Poland and Latvia\, meeting officials from both countries and visiting members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are training Ukrainian military personnel and leading NATO’s Multinational Brigade in Latvia. During his talk\, Chris will speak about his various visits\, what he learned while on the ground\, what are the key geopolitical issues right now and to come\, and what it all means for Canada and Canadians. \nSPEAKER: \nChris is a member of the national board of the Canadian International Council\, the editor of CIC’s online foreign policy magazine Open Canada\, president of the CIC Victoria branch and a sessional professor with the Canadian Forces College where he teaches courses focused on Canadian foreign and defence policy. He also holds a PhD in history from Queen’s University with a focus on civil-military relations in the developing world. Chris also enjoyed a 36-year career in the Canadian Army. From July 2009 until July 2010\, Chris deployed to Canada’s Embassy in Kabul\, Afghanistan as the Deputy Military Attaché. On his return to Canada\, he commenced Turkish language training\, after which he was sent to Canada’s Embassy in Ankara as the Canadian Defence Attaché with cross accreditation to Azerbaijan\, Georgia\, and Turkmenistan. He was in this post from July 2011 until July 2014. Chris retired from the military in September 2014 in the rank of Colonel. \n  \nPlease note that the venue is the Sports View Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, near the intersection of Fort St and Foul Bay Road. There is substantial free parking at the Rec Centre. Overflow could consider parking in the Save On Foods shopping center or on Goldsmith. Doors will open at 11:30. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is September 21\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/agmspeakerluncheon-sept25/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20250815T024859Z
CREATED:20250815T024859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T024859Z
UID:10010576-1757152800-1757160000@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - BC Aviation Museum Sept 6
DESCRIPTION:Our next VRMNC field trip takes us to the BC Aviation Museum on Saturday\, September 6th. The museum is home to more than 40 vintage aircraft and has an impressive collection of models\, propellers\, engines\, flight suits\, radios and mock bombs. Its latest acquisitions are the Martin Mars water bomber last fall and the Cold War-era CF-104 Starfighter jet in 2023. \nThe guided tour begins at 10 a.m. on Sept. 6 and is open to VRMNC members and guests. Space is limited so please order your tickets ($15.50 each) today using the link below. \nThe museum is located at 1910 Norseman Road in North Saanich\, a mile east of Victoria International Airport. See you there! \nWHAT: Guided Tour of the BC Aviation Museum \nWHERE: 1910 Norseman Road\, North Saanich \nWHEN: 10:00 am September 6th \nWHO:  For up to 30 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on Sept 1st \nCOST:  $15.50 per seat including fees and GST \n  \n \n 
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/fieldtrip-bcaviationmuseum-sept6/
LOCATION:BC Aviation Museum\, 1910 Norseman Road North\, Saanich\, BC\, V8L 5V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Waters":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20250820T215709Z
CREATED:20250502T021416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T215709Z
UID:10010465-1756384200-1756411200@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:SPECIAL EVENT: Golf Tournament 2025!
DESCRIPTION:ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO – Registration is now closed\nWe now have an even number of golfers. However\, if you are still interested in joining us for the day\, please reach out to Tim Allen directly at aggt@vrmnc.ca. In case of a cancellation\, a spot might become available for this fabulous tournament.\n2025 Annual Golf Tournament. Full cost is $139.79\, $40 now as deposit\, remainder at Golf Course. \nTickets are no longer on sale but talk to Tim if wanting to join following close of registration and additional tickets can be made available. \nClick the + sign to add a ticket\, use your credit card\, when complete you will receive two emails\, 1) a ticket confirmation and 2) a payment receipt from PayPal. Without those two emails you have not completed the ticket purchase.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/golf-tournament-2025/
LOCATION:Arbutus Ridge Golf Club\, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club\, Victoria\, BC\, V0R 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Allen":MAILTO:aggt@vrmnc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T213000
DTSTAMP:20250706T221331Z
CREATED:20250706T221331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T221331Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - HarbourCats Game July 30
DESCRIPTION:The Boys of Summer are back! Our local squad\, the Victoria HarbourCats\, are off to a sizzling start in the second half of the WCL season\, having won five games in a row. The baseball is top notch\, with a handful of ex-Cats having graduated to the majors (including Victoria’s own Nick Pinetta now pitching for the San Diego Padres). So plan to be part of our group sitting together close to the action on Wednesday\, July 30th at Royal Athletic Park. Did we mention it’s $6 beer night at the ballpark? \nWHAT: West Coast League baseball\, Victoria HarbourCats vs. Kamloops NorthPaws \nWHERE: Royal Athletic Park\, 1014 Caledonia Ave.\, Victoria  \nWHEN: Game Time 6:45 pm\, Wed.\, July 30th \nWHO:  Reserve group seating for up to 30 VRMNC members and guests who register below BEFORE 12:00 PM on JULY 23rd \nCOST:  Special price of $20.95 per seat including fees and GST \n  \n \n 
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-harborcats-july-30/
LOCATION:Royal Athletic Park\, 1014 Caledonia Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Waters":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T141500
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SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - June 26
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  “Privacy and You” \nSPEAKER:  Our June speaker will be Nathan Elliot\, Director of Investigations for the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC. \n \n  \nPlease note that the lunch venue is once again at the Sports View Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, near the intersection of Fort St and Foul Bay Road. There is substantial free parking at the Rec Centre. Overflow could consider parking in the Save On Foods shopping center or on Goldsmith. Doors will open at 11:30. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets. When complete you will receive two emails\, 1) payment receipt from PayPal\, and 2) ticket from software. If you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.  Sales cutoff is June 22\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-june-26/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T203000
DTSTAMP:20250618T233803Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T233803Z
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SUMMARY:TEST PAYPAL
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/test-paypal/
LOCATION:Strathcona Hotel – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Glenn":MAILTO:tom_glenn@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20250528T200623Z
CREATED:20250528T200623Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip - Dominion Astrophysical Observatory June 18
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:  A guided tour of the to “the Centre of the Universe “\, more formally known as the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.   The tour will start at 10 AM on Wednesday\, June 18th.   It will feature a walk through the Observatory\, a planetarium show and an examination of actual images taken from the telescope. \nThis two-hour tour includes a presentation and Q&A session with an astronomer. It’s always a hit with visitors\, so we hope you plan to join this unique star-gazing kick-off to Summer. \nWHO:   Open up to 30 members and guests who buy a ticket to attend the reserved tour \nCOST:   11.00$ per person upon registering by buying a ticket below \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below before 12 PM on Friday\, June 13th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-observatory-jun-18/
LOCATION:Dominion Astrophysical Observatory\, 5071 West Saanich Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V9E 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Waters":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
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