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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: Every Friday 10:00am, except summer months, so meetings end May 5 and restart Sep 22. WHO: […]
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: Social evening where Host supplies their home, coffee, tea, water, and each couple provides an appie and their choice of libation. WHERE: Meetings take place at Members’ homes. WHEN: We generally meet the last week of the month. Day and time is determined by the hosting member. An email is sent to the group […]
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. Maybe followed by optional coffee/snack at local Coffee Shop. WHERE: Different trailhead each week. WHEN: Weekly on Mondays normally starting at 9am in summer and 9:30am in winter. WHO: VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining VRMNC. BRING: Appropriate gear, ie water, hat, clothing and hiking pole […]
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: 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 […]