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 […]
DESCRIPTION: We play social tennis, the level of play is respectable, but perhaps a little short of tournament class. We rotate partners for each of the three sets played and find this to be a great equalizer for players of various skill levels. Coffee after and time to talk about professional tennis and any other topic of interest. […]
DESCRIPTION: Beginners are welcome but some knowledge of the game and playing experience are required. We, in general, follow Standard American bidding conventions and ACBL contract bridge rules. That said, the emphasis is on fellowship and fun, not competition. Currently there are four groups. Each group consists of a core group of 8 to 10 […]
DESCRIPTION: We make high end wine at U-Brew store. When ready VMNC Members meet at the store for cheese, tasting, and bottling after which Members receive 5 or 6 bottles of each wine different wine, vs 31 bottles of the same wine (i.e., Merlot, Amarone, etc.). WHERE: Blanshard St Winery. WHEN: Events are non-regular, this […]
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the fun and camaraderie of shooting pool with fellow Members! Ability ranges from beginner to experienced. After the games we socialize over an optional light lunch in the Legion lounge. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Road E. (corner of Gorge and Jutland). PARKING: At Legion, free. WHEN: Weekly every Friday at 11:00am – 2:30pm. WHO: Open to […]
DESCRIPTION: We play social tennis, the level of play is respectable, but perhaps a little short of tournament class. We rotate partners for each of the three sets played and find this to be a great equalizer for players of various skill levels. Coffee after and time to talk about professional tennis and any other topic of interest. […]
DESCRIPTION: Normally 2-3 hour walks. May be followed by optional coffee/snack at local Coffee Shop. WHERE: Different trailhead each week. WHEN: Normally every Monday ramble starts sharply at 9:30am. WHO: VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining VRMNC. BRING: Appropriate gear, ie water, hat, clothing and hiking pole as required. COST: Zero. […]
DESCRIPTION: Beginners are welcome but some knowledge of the game and playing experience are required. We, in general, follow Standard American bidding conventions and ACBL contract bridge rules. That said, the emphasis is on fellowship and fun, not competition. Currently there are four groups. Each group consists of a core group of 8 to 10 […]
DESCRIPTION: Normally 3 hr hikes often followed by coffee/snacks, some longer hikes have a lunch on trail. WHERE: Different trailhead each week, often outside core Victoria. WHEN: Every Tuesday throughout the year, unless Tuesday falls on Dec 25 or Jan 1. Normally start 9:00AM sharp in Summer, 9:30AM in Winter, ending after coffee around noon . […]
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the fun and camaraderie of shooting pool with fellow Members! Ability ranges from beginner to experienced. After the games we socialize over an optional light lunch in the Legion lounge. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Road E. (corner of Gorge and Jutland). PARKING: At Legion, free. WHEN: Weekly every Tuesday at 11:00am – 2:30pm. WHO: Open to […]
DESCRIPTION: 9-holes of golf plus optional lunch / libation. WHERE: Cedar Hill the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Mount Doug the 2nd Tuesday and Highland Pacific the 4th Tuesday. WHEN: Games start at Tuesday at 1pm. Participants will be advised the prior Saturday regarding upcoming course location and tee times. WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members […]
DESCRIPTION: Beginners are welcome but some knowledge of the game and playing experience are required. We, in general, follow Standard American bidding conventions and ACBL contract bridge rules. That said, the emphasis is on fellowship and fun, not competition. Currently there are four groups. Each group consists of a core group of 8 to 10 […]