Events
7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, February 19, 2023
No events on this day.
Monday, February 20, 2023
- February 20, 2023 -Tennis
- February 20, 2023 -Ramblers
- February 20, 2023 -Social Bridge
- February 20, 2023 -Appie Gang
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
- February 21, 2023 -Hiking
- February 21, 2023 -Billiards
- February 21, 2023 -History, Fact or Fiction Book Club
- February 21, 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 […]
History, Fact or Fiction Book Club
NOTE: New Activity, Date & Time is placeholder in calendar until finalized. DESCRIPTION: Social group that meets to discuss History and Historical Fiction books. WHERE: Meetings take place at Members’ homes. WHEN: Monthly meeting in Members homes, ideally on Tue or Thu afternoons, but attendees will decide on when and where to hold their monthly […]
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, February 22, 2023
- February 22, 2023 -Wednesday 9-Hole Golf
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 […]
Thursday, February 23, 2023
- February 23, 2023 -Tennis
- Featured February 23, 2023 -Featured VRMNC University Club Lunch – Feb 23
- February 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. […]
Featured
VRMNC University Club Lunch – Feb 23
PRESENTATION: Climate change adaptation: implications for water management on Vancouver Island SPEAKER: Brian Wilkes is a Victoria based biologist and environmental consultant. He has worked on numerous water and watershed related projects in Canada and in several international settings. He has a special interest in policy and governance arrangements to improve water, watershed management and issues related […]
$45.00
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, February 24, 2023
- February 24, 2023 -Coffee Chat Club
- Featured February 24, 2023 -Featured VRMNC Field Trip – Hartland Landfill
- February 24, 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: […]
Featured
VRMNC Field Trip – Hartland Landfill
WHAT: Talk and tour of CRD's Hartland Landfill & Recycling Facility. WHEN: February 24, start at 10:15am, bus departs 10:30am, tour ends 11:30am. WHO: Members only. COST: Free TICKETS: Required, please RSVP below, "sales" stop Feb 15 noon unless sold out by then.
Free
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, February 25, 2023
No events on this day.