DESCRIPTION: Social group that meets to discuss History and Historical Fiction books. WHERE: Meetings take place at Members’ homes. WHEN: Second Tuesday of month from 2pm-4pm in Members homes. No meetings in July-August. WHO: Open to 1) all VRMNC Members, and 2) Guests who may be interested in joining VRMNC. BRING: Nothing yet.
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: 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 […]
DESCRIPTION: Social group that meets to discuss History Books on a broad range of topics such as biography, historical fiction, narratives of historical events, archeology, etc. WHERE: Meetings take place at Members’ homes. WHEN: We meet second Wednesday afternoon of every month. WHO: Open to 1) all VRMNC Members, and 2) Guests who may be […]
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: 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: Restarts after summer on Sep 22, 2023, then every Friday 10:00am, except summer months. WHO: Open to […]
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: The group is an excellent forum to meet other people interested in investments and for members to share ideas and learn more about finances. Meetings include lunch and presentation from speaker who is actively involved with various investments throughout the Financial industry. We often run a Phantom Portfolio Challenge from September through April, where members submit a portfolio […]
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 […]