Events
7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, March 19, 2023
No events on this day.
Monday, March 20, 2023
- March 20, 2023 -Tennis
- March 20, 2023 -Ramblers
- March 20, 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, March 21, 2023
- March 21, 2023 -Hiking
- March 21, 2023 -Billiards
- March 21, 2023 -Appie Gang
- March 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 […]
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 […]
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, March 22, 2023
- March 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, March 23, 2023
- March 23, 2023 -Tennis
- Featured March 23, 2023 -Featured VRMNC Speaker Luncheon – Mar 23
- March 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 Speaker Luncheon – Mar 23
NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE FROM UVIC UNIVERSITY CLUB TO STRATHCONA HOTEL - MAPLE ROOM. PRESENTATION: Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy plus and the Need to Enhance Canada’s Military Infrastructure to Deal with Current and Future Threats. SPEAKER: Dr. James Boutilier. TICKETS: Now on sale. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Please contact Coordinator by email below. NOTE SELECT NUMBER OF TICKETS BEFORE CLICKING "GET […]
$40.00
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, March 24, 2023
- March 24, 2023 -Coffee Chat Club
- Featured March 24, 2023 -Featured VRMNC Field Trip – Bay Street Armoury & Lunch
- March 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 – Bay Street Armoury & Lunch
WHAT: Bay Street Armoury & Museaum's Tour (715 Bay Street) & Optional Lunch at Trafalgar/Pro Patria Legion Branch (411 Gorge Rd E). WHEN: March 24, start at 10:30am. WHO: Members only, maximum 22, updated Fri Mar 10 to 30. COST: Donation of $5 (More if wish) to be placed in the donation box at the Armoury Museum + Lunch. TICKETS: Please […]
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, March 25, 2023
No events on this day.