Victoria Region Men's and Newcomers Club

Coffee Chat Club
2029-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-07-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-06-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-06-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-06-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2029-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) and 8 more dates | Quality Foods View Royal, 27 Helmcken Road, Victoria, BC, Canada
DESCRIPTION: Meet and socialize with other members, participate in some stimulating conversation and, of course, sip on a cup of java (the Starbucks variety).
WHERE: Second floor at Quality Foods View Royal, 27 Helmcken Road (by Victoria General).
WHEN: Every Friday 10:00am.
WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining the club.
BRING: $$’s to buy your coffee.

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Wednesday 9-Hole Golf
2029-07-11 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-07-04 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-06-27 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-06-20 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-06-13 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-06-06 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-05-30 10:30 - 18:00, 2029-05-23 10:30 - 18:00 | BC
DESCRIPTION: 9-holes of golf plus optional lunch / libation.
WHERE: Various local courses at Ardmore, Metchosin, Cedar Hill and mostly Highland Pacific with an annual trip to an up-island course such as Chemainus or Duncan. All winter games are at Highland Pacific.
WHEN: All games are on Wednesdays except at Ardmore where we play on Thursdays. Games start at 10:30AM at Ardmore and Metchosin. At Highland Pacific play starts at 11am from November through March and at 12:30pm from April through October. Many golfers stay for lunch following their rounds. Participants will be advised the prior Friday evening regarding upcoming course location and tee times.
WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining the club, when tee-time space permits. The number of participants is capped at 37. A waiting list is maintained when necessary.
BRING: $$ for Golf Course fees and optional lunch, no charge from VRMNC.

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Sunday Hike&Pub - for Members and Couples
2029-07-08 09:45 - 13:30, 2029-06-10 09:45 - 13:30 | BC
DESCRIPTION: For Couples or Single VRMNC Members!
A once-per-month opportunity to explore and enjoy our marvellous west-coast scenery, followed by lunch (optional). Hikes tend to be milder, with the emphasis on socializing, rather than rock-scrambling. Partners are welcome (encouraged) but not required for either hiking, lunch, or both.
WHERE: Hikes generally commence from various trailheads in the Greater-Victoria and/or surrounding areas. (Once in awhile we venture a bit further afield.) Lunch follows at a restaurant or pub somewhere in the vicinity.
WHEN: We meet once per month, normally 2nd Sunday of the month. Typically we meet at 9:45 at the trailhead for a 10:00 start. Lunch is typically at 12:30 or so.
WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and partners. Hike Leaders volunteer from a yearly schedule (a.k.a. The Roster) maintained by the Coordinator.
BRING: Sturdy hiking shoes, suitable garb for the weather, water, and a snack, if desired. Hiking poles are optional. $$ to cover your lunch.
MORE INFO: An interest-list is maintained by the Coordinator. Events are pre-arranged via email. Contact Coordinator Greg Bosecker at gregorybosecker@gmail.com to get onto the mailing list.

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The Electric Bike Brigade
2029-07-03 10:30 - 14:00, 2029-06-05 10:30 - 14:00 | BC
DESCRIPTION: Electric Bike ride with Picnic.
WHERE: Various locations around Victoria.
WHEN: Normally the first Tuesday of every month from March through October, normally starting 10:30 am, ending around 2:00 pm. The Brigade does not ride from November to February.
WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members, Spouse/Partners, and Guests who may be interested in joining the club.
BRING: E-Bike, Picnic, Water.

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Financial Forum
2029-06-15 11:30 - 14:00, 2029-05-18 11:30 - 14:00 | Uplands Golf Course, 3300 Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria, BC, V8R 5K5, Canada
DESCRIPTION: Meetings of the group provide excellent opportunities to meet and enjoy fellowship with others interested in domestic and international affairs and events that could present investment and financial planning opportunities. Members are encouraged to participate in discussions, share ideas and if it suits their interests, to suggest speakers for future meetings or take responsibility alone or with a team to present at a future meeting. Forming such teams can reveal shared background or interests and deepen friendships.
Meetings include lunch and a presentation (in person as often as possible) from a speaker with financial industry knowledge and experience.
An annual Stock Picking Contest is held where members submit a portfolio of five Canadian companies or ETF’s creating a friendly, rewarding competition
WHERE: Uplands Golf Course, 3300 Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria.
PARKING: In Golf Course parking lot or on Cadboro Bay Rd, free.
WHEN: Meetings are held the third Friday of each month; no meetings in December, July, or August. Lunch normally starts at 11:30AM in the Dining Room and then moves to an adjacent Conference Room for the presentation and discussion.
WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and partners and guests who may be interested in joining VRMNC.
BRING: $5 for Presentation Room & towards Speaker’s Lunch + cost of your lunch ordered.
