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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
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T015516Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T210000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T105000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251205T123000
DTSTAMP:20251202T022237Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251128T141500
DTSTAMP:20251110T173749Z
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T141500
DTSTAMP:20251007T171612Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T171612Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T220000
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CREATED:20251002T215833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T225339Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T113000
DTSTAMP:20250927T231055Z
CREATED:20250927T170203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T231055Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T143000
DTSTAMP:20250902T205614Z
CREATED:20250815T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T205614Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20250815T024859Z
CREATED:20250815T024859Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T213000
DTSTAMP:20250706T221331Z
CREATED:20250706T221331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T221331Z
UID:10010575-1753901100-1753911000@vrmnc.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T141500
DTSTAMP:20250603T231620Z
CREATED:20250530T035218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T231620Z
UID:10010572-1750937400-1750947300@vrmnc.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T203000
DTSTAMP:20250618T233803Z
CREATED:20250618T233803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T233803Z
UID:10010573-1750271400-1750278600@vrmnc.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20250528T200623Z
CREATED:20250528T200623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T200623Z
UID:10010571-1750240800-1750248000@vrmnc.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T184500
DTSTAMP:20250522T165114Z
CREATED:20250511T004537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T165114Z
UID:10010467-1748630700-1748630700@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Cancelled: Victoria Shamrocks May 30
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INTEREST\nWHAT: Victoria Shamrocks vs Burnaby Lakers\nWHEN: Friday May 30th starting at 6:45 PM\nWHERE: The Q Centre\, Colwood\nQUESTIONS: Field Trips Coordinator James Waters\, FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\, 250-859-7970‬.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-shamrocks-may-30/
LOCATION:Q Centre\, 1767 Island Hwy\, Victoria\, BC\, V9B 1J1\, 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:20250522T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250522T141500
DTSTAMP:20250502T025403Z
CREATED:20250502T025349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T025403Z
UID:10010466-1747913400-1747923300@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - May 22
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  The Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary: It’s History\, Role and Community and Education Programs \nSPEAKER:  On May 22\, Dr. Cara Gibson\, Executive Director of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary in Saanich will be the featured speaker will speak about the unique history and role of this Sanctuary. \nThe Sanctuary was established 50 years ago this year. Cara\, who has a PhD in Entomology\, and who taught in higher education for over 20 years\, joined the Nature Sanctuary as a Board member in 2019 and stepped into the Executive Director position 5 years ago where she leads the Sanctuary’s work to protect its rare and threatened species\, restore its ecosystems and grow its communities of practice and education.  She will be introduced by VRMNC member Terry Carson\, one of more than 250 volunteers at the Sanctuary. \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 May 18\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/speaker-luncheon-may-22/
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:20250430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T110000
DTSTAMP:20250411T172704Z
CREATED:20250411T171231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T172704Z
UID:10010464-1746007200-1746010800@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Government House Apr 30
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:  A Tour Of Government House\, the office and official residence of the Lieutenant Governor and the ceremonial home of all British Columbians.  The tour will start at 10 AM on April 30th \nWHO:   Open up to 30 members and guests who buy a ticket to attend the reserved tour \nCOST:   2.50$ per person upon registering  \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below before 12 PM on Sunday\, Apr 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.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-gov-house-apr30/
LOCATION:Government House\, 1401 Rockland Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8S 1V9\, 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:20250424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T141500
DTSTAMP:20250407T161029Z
CREATED:20250406T204656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161029Z
UID:10010463-1745494200-1745504100@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - April 24
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  The Capital Regional District (CRD): It’s Role. Priorities and Challenges \nSPEAKER:  On April 24\, CRD Chair Cliff McNeil-Smith will be the featured speaker. Mr. McNeil-Smith\, who is also Mayor of Sidney\, will speak on the role of the Capital Regional District (CRD)\, its priorities and future challenges. The CRD is the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands\, serving about 460\,000 people. The region includes traditional territories of many First Nations where 11 of these Nations hold reserve lands. It provides services that involve regional water supply\, solid waste\, wastewater treatment\, regional parks\, housing\, 911 call answer\, and recreation facilities. For electoral areas outside of municipal boundaries\, the CRD acts as a local government\, providing services and delivering projects at the local level. The CRD\, the Capital Region Health District  and Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) financial plans combine to form a consolidated budget totaling $891 million. In short\, the CRD plays a crucial governance role in Greater Victoria. \nMr. McNeil-Smith\, owner of Tanner Books in Sidney\, was first elected Mayor of Sidney in 2018 having served as a Councilor since 2009. He was the founder and first President of the Sidney Business Improvement Area\, an association that has focused on making downtown Sidney an attractive shopping and tourist destination. He was elected Chair of the CRD (by other CRD Directors) in November of 2024. \nPlease note that the lunch venue has changed. Lunch will be 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 April 20\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-april-24/
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:20250327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T141500
DTSTAMP:20250220T223626Z
CREATED:20250219T221810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T223626Z
UID:10010441-1743075000-1743084900@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - March 27
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  Navigating The Arctic Waters \nSPEAKER:  Our speaker in March will be Nigel Greenwood. Nigel is a retired Rear Admiral in the Royal Canadian Navy who in his “retirement” has taken on the role of Arctic Ice Navigator. Nigel advises masters in ships voyaging through the Northwest Passage and Canadian/Greenlandic Arctic waters. He will talk to us about his Arctic experiences. \nNigel completed his 37 year naval career as Commander of Canada’s Pacific Fleet. His early seagoing experience featured specialization in shipboard air-control and navigation\, with service in Anti-Submarine Warfare tactical development and operations analysis as an exchange officer with the United States Navy. He holds a current Certificate of Competency as a Master Mariner\, and is a Fellow of both the Royal Institute of Navigation and the Nautical Institute. He is also licensed as a security consultant and qualified as an Ice Navigator. \nHe is currently Principal Consultant with Greenwood Maritime\, a full service maritime consultancy that offers risk analysis and assessment\, strategic/operational analysis\, emergency management\, leadership and navigational training and ice navigation. \nTICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON MARCH 3\, 2025 \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 23\, 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-march-27/
LOCATION:Strathcona Hotel – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, 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:20250227T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T141500
DTSTAMP:20250204T172018Z
CREATED:20250204T010053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T172018Z
UID:10010440-1740655800-1740665700@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - February 27
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  What Next? Canada\, the World and Donald Trump \nSPEAKER: Join the conversation between Jeremy Kinsman\, Canada’s former ambassador to Russia\, Italy and the EU and High Commissioner to Britain (and Minister for Political Affairs at the Canadian Embassy in Washington\, DC)\, and one of the hosts of the Canadian International Council’s podcast “Red Passport”( https://opencanada.org/red-passport-podcast/) and our own Ed Wojczynski.  Ed will interview Jeremy on global affairs and Canada-US relations. \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 Feb 23 at 4pm. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-feb-27/
LOCATION:Strathcona Hotel – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, 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:20250212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20250116T040303Z
CREATED:20250116T003239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T040303Z
UID:10010439-1739365200-1739372400@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Coachwerks Car Restoration Feb 12
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:  A Tour Of Coachwerk: Victoria’s Own Vintage Car Restoration Facility \nWHO:   Open up to 30 members who buy a ticket to attend the field trip.  Of the 30 visitors\, guests of members may be included upon request (limit of 8). \nCOST:   15.00$ per person upon registering  \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below before 12 PM on Sunday\, Feb 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.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-coachwerks-feb-12/
LOCATION:Coachwerks\, 543 Hillside Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, 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:20250123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T141500
DTSTAMP:20250121T235643Z
CREATED:20241206T004854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T235643Z
UID:10010438-1737631800-1737641700@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - January 23
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  How We Brought the Martin Mars Flying Boat to Victoria \nSPEAKER: Steve Nichol\, President of the BC Air Museum will talk about the background negotiations and technical challenges required to acquire and fly the “Hawaii Mars” water bomber\, one of only 2 existing WW2 Flying Boats\, from Sproat Lake to Saanich Inlet and then transport it overland the Air Museum. \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 Oct 22\, 11am. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Peter Boland: peter.boland@shaw.ca) if the event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/luncheon-jan-23/
LOCATION:Strathcona Hotel – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T141500
DTSTAMP:20241108T154943Z
CREATED:20241022T002832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T154943Z
UID:10010437-1732793400-1732803300@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - November 28
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION: Oil Industry: From Fossil to Consumers \nSPEAKER: John Pierce. \nPlease note that there was a change from the original speaker on this date due to health reasons. \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 Oct 22\, 11am. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer (Ed Wojczynski: ewojczynski@outlook.com or Hugh Stephens: principal@tpconnections.com) if event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/speaker-luncheon-nov-28/
LOCATION:Strathcona Hotel – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, 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:20241029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241029T150000
DTSTAMP:20241016T212316Z
CREATED:20241016T210726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T212316Z
UID:10010436-1730206800-1730214000@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:Field Trip - Restored Car Collection Oct 29
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:   Tour of the restored vintage car collection of Rudi Koniczek \nWHO:   Open to the first 20 members of VRMNC who buy a ticket to attend the field trip \nCOST:   5.00$ per person upon registering to defray the cost of the thank-you gift to our host \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and buy ticket(s) below before 12 PM on Sunday\, Oct 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.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-car-collect-oct-29/
LOCATION:Rudi Koniczek\, 275 Viaduct Ave W\, Saanich\, BC\, V9E2B6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Waters":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T141500
DTSTAMP:20240930T231550Z
CREATED:20240930T231550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T231550Z
UID:10010435-1729769400-1729779300@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - October 24
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  Using technology\, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities \nSPEAKER:  Brian Pritchard \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 Oct 22\, 11am. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer if event is sold out.
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-oct-24/
LOCATION:Strathcona Hotel – Maple Room\, 919 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240926T143000
DTSTAMP:20240826T180604Z
CREATED:20240701T191435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T180604Z
UID:10010432-1727350200-1727361000@vrmnc.ca
SUMMARY:VRMNC AGM & Speaker Luncheon - Sep 26
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  “On Canadian Democracy\, it’s Many Problems and Erosion of Public Trust” \nSPEAKER: Jonathan Manthorpe \nTICKETS: On sale\, 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 Sep 24 11am. \nWAITLIST: Contact Organizer if event is sold out. \n 
URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/agm-luncheon-sep-26/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Golf Course\, 1400 Derby Road\, Saanich\, BC\, V8P1T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Wojczynski":MAILTO:speakerluncheon@vrmnc.ca
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