
Events

Week of Events
Sunday, June 25, 2023
- June 25, 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, June 26, 2023
- June 26, 2023 -Tennis
- June 26, 2023 -Ramblers
- June 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. […]
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, June 27, 2023
- June 27, 2023 -Hiking
- June 27, 2023 -Billiards
- June 27, 2023 -Tuesday 9-Hole Golf
- June 27, 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 […]
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 […]
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 28, 2023
- June 28, 2023 -Wednesday 9-Hole Golf
- June 28, 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, June 29, 2023
- June 29, 2023 -Tennis
- Featured June 29, 2023Featured SPECIAL EVENT: Summer Sizzler – Cancelled
- June 29, 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. […]
SPECIAL EVENT: Summer Sizzler – Cancelled
Sadly This Event Is Cancelled Due to Insufficient Ticket Purchases, Refunds Have Been Issued. DO NOT BUY TICKETS PLEASE Backyard BBQ Buffet, BackBeat Band, what's not to like? Click "+" button to add your tickets then click "Get Tickets" to purchase with your Credit Card. When completed you will receive two emails 1) receipt from PayPal, and 2) […]
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 30, 2023
- June 30, 2023 -Ukrainian Billiards
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, July 1, 2023
- July 1, 2023 -Wine Making Group
Wine Making Group
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 […]









