Events
7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, June 11, 2023
No events on this day.
Monday, June 12, 2023
- June 12, 2023 -Tennis
- June 12, 2023 -Ramblers
- June 12, 2023 -The Electric Bike Brigade
- June 12, 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 […]
The Electric Bike Brigade
DESCRIPTION: Electric Bike ride with Picnic. WHERE: Various locations around Victoria. WHEN: Normally second Monday of every month from February through October, normally starting 10:30 am, ending around 2:00 pm. WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members, Spouse/Partners, and Guests who may be interested in joining the club. BRING: E-Bike, Picnic, Water.
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, June 13, 2023
- June 13, 2023 -Hiking
- June 13, 2023 -Billiards
- June 13, 2023 -Book Club
- June 13, 2023 -Tuesday 9-Hole Golf
- June 13, 2023 -History, Fact or Fiction Book Club
- June 13, 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 […]
Book Club
DESCRIPTION: Our group meets to discuss a selected book that we all have read. WHERE: Meetings take place at Members’ homes, with the host selecting the book. But during Covid, meetings are via Zoom videoconference. WHEN: We meet once per month, normally second Tuesday of month. WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and guests who may […]
Tuesday 9-Hole Golf
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 […]
History, Fact or Fiction Book Club
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.
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, June 14, 2023
- June 14, 2023 -Wednesday 9-Hole Golf
- June 14, 2023 -History Book Club
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 […]
History Book Club
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 […]
Thursday, June 15, 2023
- June 15, 2023 -Tennis
- June 15, 2023 -Pub Lunch
- June 15, 2023 -Real Money Group
- June 15, 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. […]
Pub Lunch
WHAT: Lunch at different Pubs and Restaurants around greater Victoria, see website News > Newsletters for next event. WHEN: Normally 11:30am for lunch around 12pm, first & third Thursdays of month. WHO: Members & Guests who are interested in joining VRMNC. COST: Separate cheques + gratuities. PARKING: Various. RESERVATIONS: Not required as no reservations at Pub, optional email organizer […]
Real Money Group
DESCRIPTION: RMG actively participates in the Stock Market with money invested by all members, thus Members are encouraged to share their experience and knowledge. The world economy, existing market conditions and actual company stock selections are discuss in a round table format. WHEN: Meetings are third Thursday of each month, 1:00PM- 3:00PM, please contact Activity Coordinator 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 […]
Friday, June 16, 2023
- June 16, 2023 -Ukrainian Billiards
- June 16, 2023 -Investment Interest Group
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 […]
Investment Interest Group
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 […]
Saturday, June 17, 2023
No events on this day.