Events
7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, January 22, 2023
- January 22, 2023 -Sunday Hike&Pub – for Members and Couples
Sunday Hike&Pub – for Members and Couples
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 […]
Monday, January 23, 2023
- January 23, 2023 -Tennis
- January 23, 2023 -Ramblers
- January 23, 2023 -Social Bridge
Tennis
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. […]
Ramblers
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 […]
Social Bridge
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 […]
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
- January 24, 2023 -Hiking
- January 24, 2023 -Billiards
- January 24, 2023 -Social Bridge
Hiking
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 . […]
Billiards
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 […]
Social Bridge
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 […]
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- January 25, 2023 -Wednesday 9-Hole Golf
- January 25, 2023 -Appie Gang
Wednesday 9-Hole Golf
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 […]
Appie Gang
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 […]
Thursday, January 26, 2023
- January 26, 2023 -Tennis
- Featured January 26, 2023 -Featured University Club Lunch – Jan 26
- January 26, 2023 -Social Bridge
Tennis
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. […]
Featured
University Club Lunch – Jan 26
SPEAKER: Marc Lortie will speak at the January 26 luncheon. He has been diplomat, Prime ministerial spokesman, and trusted advisor to various prime ministers on federal-provincial issues, Latin American and European affairs and ambassador to France and Spain. He will speak on the state of play in Europe 6 years after Brexit and one year […]
Social Bridge
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 […]
Friday, January 27, 2023
- January 27, 2023 -Coffee Chat Club
- January 27, 2023 -Ukrainian Billiards
Coffee Chat Club
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: […]
Ukrainian Billiards
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 […]
Saturday, January 28, 2023
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