BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victoria Region Men's and Newcomers Club - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vrmnc.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victoria Region Men's and Newcomers Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T103000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20221219T212030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T200557Z UID:10004608-1779699600-1779705000@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Tennis DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHERE: Outdoors using some of Victoria’s excellent free tennis courts and Indoors at both Cedar Hill and Oak Bays’ indoor bubbles. \nWHEN: Play normally 9:00-10:30AM on Mondays & Thursdays\, unless indoors then often at 8:00AM depending on booking. \nWHO: Currently 12 players (not all play each event). Open to all VRMNC Members (and guests who may be interested in joining the club). \nBRING: Tennis gear\, sun glasses and your water bottle\, cash if indoor court for booking. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n 20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Award20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Award20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Players20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Players20240208 VRMNC Tennis - Coordinator Des Thank You\, Group20240208 VRMNC Tennis - Coordinator Des Thank You\, Group20230608 VRMNC Special Event - 2023 Tennis Tournament20230608 VRMNC Special Event - 2023 Tennis TournamentTennis 120181014 VMNC Tennis ActivityTennis 2 URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/tennis/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tennis.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Des Carpenter":MAILTO:PDMCarpenter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20230901T223601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T160445Z UID:10003610-1779701400-1779710400@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Ramblers DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: Normally 2-3 hour walks. May be followed by optional coffee/snack at local Coffee Shop. \nWHERE: Different trailhead each week. \nWHEN: Normally every Monday ramble starts sharply at 9:30am. \nWHO: VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining VRMNC. \nBRING: Appropriate gear\, ie water\, hat\, clothing and hiking pole as required. \nCOST: Zero. \nSIGNUP: Contact Activity Coordinator to be added to email list for location and trailhead time. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Ramblers\, Logo20251229 VRMNC Ramblers - Walbran Hill20251229 VRMNC Ramblers - Walbran Hill20240902 VRMNC Ramblers - Tod Inlet20240902 VRMNC Ramblers - Tod Inletyer20230626 VRMNC Ramble - Mount Doug20230626 VRMNC Ramble - Mount Doug20230515 VRMNC - Ramblers\, Willis Point20230515 VRMNC - Ramblers\, Willis Point20230130 VRMNC Ramblers - Metchosen20230130 VRMNC Ramblers - Metchosen20220130 VRMNC Ramblers - Pearson College Woodland and Falls20220123 VRMNC Ramblers - Pearson College Woodland and Falls20230116 VRMNC - Ramblers\, Wilds of Broadmead20230116 VRMNC - Ramblers\, Wilds of BroadmeadVRMNC Ramble20200817 VRMNC RambleVRMNC Ramblers - Killarney LakeVMNC Mount Tolmie View20200810 VRMNC Ramble - MacKenzie Bight URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/ramblers-2/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Ramblers-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Randerson":MAILTO:michaeldiana@shaw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20230120T011019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T052428Z UID:10009727-1779714000-1779724800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Social Bridge DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach group consists of a core group of 8 to 10 players who meet on a regular schedule. Frequently core group players are not able to play on a given night so a list of spares is maintained for all groups and players to call upon. This gives spares many opportunities to play and to get to know other VRMNC Members. \nAnyone interested in playing in a social context is encouraged to contact the Coordinator to learn more and to put their name forward for the spares list. \nWHERE: Regular players host at their homes on a rotational basis\, occasionally use Zoom if snow etc. \nWHEN: Most groups play weekly at nights or afternoons\, some stop for summer. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members. VRMNC Members wishing to play should join the spares list for opportunities to play and be positioned to join a group on a regular basis when vacancies arise. \nBRING: There are no fees to play but many groups have a $1 ante to play each evening. The proceeds are divided amongst the top two and the lowest player of the evening. The host supplies the cards\, beverages and snacks. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Social Bridge\, Logo20250729 VRMNC - Tuesday Night Bridge20250729 VRMNC - Tuesday Night Bridge20250624 VRMNC Bridge - Garage For A Change20250624 VRMNC Bridge - Garage For A Change20250616 VRMNC Bridge - Annual Tournament20250616 VRMNC Bridge - Annual Tournament\, Awards20240702 VRMNC Bridge - Ken's Hosue at Willis Point20240702 VRMNC Bridge - Ken's House at Willis Point20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament\, Awards20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament\, Awards20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament20230704 VRMNC - Bridge\, Willis Point20230704 VRMNC - Bridge\, Willis Point20180625 04 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, Game Time20180625 03 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, Awards20180625 06 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, First & Second Awardees20180625 01 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament - Social20170626 03 Bridge Tournament20170626 02 Bridge Tournament URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/social-bridge-3/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Social-Bridge-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Beange":MAILTO:helmsaleee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20231103T173053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T173053Z UID:10002288-1779786000-1779796800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Hiking DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: Normally 3 hr hikes often followed by coffee/snacks\, some longer hikes have a lunch on trail. \nWHERE: Different trailhead each week\, often outside core Victoria. \nWHEN: 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 . \nWHO: VRMNC Members and Guests (need to sign Waiver) who may be interested in joining the club. Sorry no dogs. \nBRING: Appropriate gear\, ie water\, hat\, clothing and hiking pole as required. \nCOST: Zero. \nSIGNUP: Contact Activity Coordinator to be added to email list for location and trailhead time. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Hiking\, Logo20260127 VRMNC Hiking - Pickle's Bluff20260127 VRMNC Hiking - Pickle's Bluff20241015 VRMNC Hiking - Sooke Hills20241015 VRMNC Hiking - Sooke Hills20241001 VRMNC Hiking - Scafe Hill20241001 VRMNC Hiking - Scafe Hill20240827 VRMNC Hiking - Seymour Hill\, Upper Thetis Lake & McKenzie Creek20240827 VRMNC Hiking - Seymour Hill\, Upper Thetis Lake & McKenzie Creek20270730 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake20240730 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake20240716 VRMNC Hiking - Pickles Bluff20240716 VRMNC Hiking - Pickles Bluff20240709 VRMNC Hiking - Scafe Hill Peak20240709 VRMNC Hiking - Scafe Hill Peak20240597 VRMNC Hiking - Mount Braden20240507 VRMNC Hiking - Mount Braden20240430 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake20240430 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake20231031 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake20231031 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake20231024 VRMNC Hiking Jocelyn Hill20231024VRMNC Hiking Jocelyn Hill \n20231017 VRMNC Hiking Thetis Lake20231017 VRMNC Hiking - Thetis Lakes \n20230829 VRMNC Hiking - Scafe Hill20230829 VRMNC Hiking - Scafe Hill20230801 VRMNC HIKING - East Sooke Park20230801 VRMNC HIKING - East Sooke Park20230711 VRMNC - Hiking\, East Sooke Park20230711 VRMNC - Hiking\, East Sooke Park20230704 VRMNC - Hike\, Goldstream Falls20230704 VRMNC - Hike\, Goldstream Falls20230606 VRMNC Hiking - Mount Braden20230606 VRMNC Hiking - Mount Braden20230425 VRMNC - Hiking\, Thetis Lakes20230425 VRMNC - Hiking\, Thetis Lakes20230314 VRMNC Hiking - E Sooke Park20230314 VRMNC Hiking - E Sooke Park20230221 VRMNC Hiking - E Sooke Park20230221 VRMNC Hiking - E Sooke Park20230131 VRMNC Hiking - Pickles Bluff\, Lookout20230131 VRMNC Hiking - Pickles Bluff\, Lookout20230117 VRMNC - Hiking\, Sugarloaf Hill20230117 VRMNC - Hiking\, Sugarloaf Hill20230103 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake Loop20230103 VRMNC Hiking - Matheson Lake Loop20221227 VRMNC - Hiking (After Christmas Feasting)20221227 VRMNC - Hiking (After Christmas Feasting)20200623 VRMNC - Hiking\, E Sooke ParkVRMNC - Hiking\, Squally Reach\, Gowlland Tod Provincial Park20190520 VMNC Hiking GroupVRMNC Tuesday Hikers Mar2023 2of2Newsl 1 URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/hiking-2/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Hiking-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Knowles":MAILTO:beaubien.knowles@shaw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T143000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20230118T234942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T200532Z UID:10006187-1779793200-1779805800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Billiards DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHERE: Royal Canadian Legion\, 411 Gorge Road E. (corner of Gorge and Jutland). \nPARKING: At Legion\, free. \nWHEN: Weekly every Tuesday at 11:00am – 2:30pm. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and guests who may be interested in joining the club. Seasoned players can provide instruction to new members as required. Concurrent players is limited by number tables to 16. \nBRING: All equipment is available at the Legion. URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/billiards-2/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:Trafalgar/Pro Patria Legion Branch 292\, 411 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2W1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171211-01-VMNC-Snooker-e1513098870215.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Czypha":MAILTO:peterczypyha@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20230105T034659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T160718Z UID:10001508-1779800400-1779814800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Tuesday 9-Hole Golf DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: 9-holes of golf plus optional lunch / libation. \nWHERE: Cedar Hill the 1st & 3rd Tuesday\, Mount Doug the 2nd Tuesday and Highland Pacific the 4th Tuesday. \nWHEN: Games start at Tuesday at 1pm. Participants will be advised the prior Saturday regarding upcoming course location and tee times. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining the club\, when tee-time space permits. \nBRING: $$ for Golf Course fees and optional meals\, no charge from VRMNC. URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/tuesday-9-hole-golf-2/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Tuesday-9-Hole-Golf-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Breakspear":MAILTO:abreaks@magma.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260526T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20221229T162029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T052637Z UID:10001248-1779822000-1779831000@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Social Bridge DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach group consists of a core group of 8 to 10 players who meet on a regular schedule. Frequently core group players are not able to play on a given night so a list of spares is maintained for all groups and players to call upon. This gives spares many opportunities to play and to get to know other VRMNC Members. \nAnyone interested in playing in a social context is encouraged to contact the Coordinator to learn more and to put their name forward for the spares list. \nWHERE: Regular players host at their homes on a rotational basis\, occasionally use Zoom if snow etc. \nWHEN: Most groups play weekly at nights or afternoons\, some stop for summer. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members. VRMNC Members wishing to play should join the spares list for opportunities to play and be positioned to join a group on a regular basis when vacancies arise. \nBRING: There are no fees to play but many groups have a $1 ante to play each evening. The proceeds are divided amongst the top two and the lowest player of the evening. The host supplies the cards\, beverages and snacks. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Social Bridge\, Logo20250729 VRMNC - Tuesday Night Bridge20250729 VRMNC - Tuesday Night Bridge20250624 VRMNC Bridge - Garage For A Change20250624 VRMNC Bridge - Garage For A Change20250616 VRMNC Bridge - Annual Tournament20250616 VRMNC Bridge - Annual Tournament\, Awards20240702 VRMNC Bridge - Ken's Hosue at Willis Point20240702 VRMNC Bridge - Ken's House at Willis Point20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament\, Awards20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament\, Awards20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament20230704 VRMNC - Bridge\, Willis Point20230704 VRMNC - Bridge\, Willis Point20180625 04 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, Game Time20180625 03 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, Awards20180625 06 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, First & Second Awardees20180625 01 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament - Social20170626 03 Bridge Tournament20170626 02 Bridge Tournament URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/social-bridge/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Social-Bridge-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Beange":MAILTO:helmsaleee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20260504T050842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T021447Z UID:10010688-1779874200-1779886800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Field Trip - Zodiac Whale Watching - May 27th DESCRIPTION:Our next field trip will be on Wednesday\, May 27th when we will be going on a Zodiac Whale Watching adventure with Prince of Whales\, departing from the Inner Harbour.\nWe’ll suit up in Mustang Survival Suits and board a 12-passenger Zodiac for an intimate\, adrenaline-pumping whale-watching adventure in search of orcas and humpbacks. \n \nWHAT: Whale Watching adventure with Prince of Whales \nWHEN: Wednesday\, May 27th at 10:00 AM. (3 to 3.5 hours) \nWHERE: Meet just below the Visitors Centre at 812 Wharf Street. Please plan to arrive by 9:30 AM. \nWHO: Limited to the first 12 members (And their guests) who register on-line below\, before 12:00 p.m. on May 15th. \nCOST: $200 each\, includes taxes and fees. \n \nTICKETS:  Please click plus sign and reserve spot(s) below. Tickets available until 12:00 p.m. on May 15th. \nPlease advise if you register but are unable to attend so we can add someone on our waiting list to the group.  Thank you. \nQuestions/Waiting list: Field Trips Coordinator Scott White\,  FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca\,  416-579-6357 URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/field-trip-whale-watching-may-27th/ LOCATION:Victoria Visitor Center\, 812 Wharf St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1T3 CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VRMNC-Field-Trips-Logo-300x125-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scott White":MAILTO:FieldTrips@VRMNC.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260527T180000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20260510T000122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T000233Z UID:10000988-1779877800-1779904800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Wednesday 9-Hole Golf DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: 9-holes of golf plus optional lunch / libation. \nWHERE: 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. \nWHEN: All games are on Wednesdays except at Ardmore where we play on Thursdays. Games start at 10:30AM at Ardmore and Metchosin. At Highland Pacific play starts at 11am from November through March and at 12:30pm from April through October. Many golfers stay for lunch following their rounds. Participants will be advised the prior Friday evening regarding upcoming course location and tee times. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining the club\, when tee-time space permits. The number of participants is capped at 37.  A waiting list is maintained when necessary. \nBRING: $$ for Golf Course fees and optional lunch\, no charge from VRMNC. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Wednesday 9-Hole Golf\, Logo20190515 VMNC 9-Hole Golf Group PlayersVRMNC - 9 Hole Golf GuysVRMNC - 9 Hole Golf URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/wednesday-9-hole-golf-2/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Wednesday-9-Hole-Golf-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Garry Shaw":MAILTO:garryshaw925@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T103000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20221219T212030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T200557Z UID:10004609-1779958800-1779964200@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Tennis DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHERE: Outdoors using some of Victoria’s excellent free tennis courts and Indoors at both Cedar Hill and Oak Bays’ indoor bubbles. \nWHEN: Play normally 9:00-10:30AM on Mondays & Thursdays\, unless indoors then often at 8:00AM depending on booking. \nWHO: Currently 12 players (not all play each event). Open to all VRMNC Members (and guests who may be interested in joining the club). \nBRING: Tennis gear\, sun glasses and your water bottle\, cash if indoor court for booking. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n 20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Award20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Award20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Players20240711 VRMNC Special Event - Tennis Tournament Players20240208 VRMNC Tennis - Coordinator Des Thank You\, Group20240208 VRMNC Tennis - Coordinator Des Thank You\, Group20230608 VRMNC Special Event - 2023 Tennis Tournament20230608 VRMNC Special Event - 2023 Tennis TournamentTennis 120181014 VMNC Tennis ActivityTennis 2 URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/tennis/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Tennis.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Des Carpenter":MAILTO:PDMCarpenter@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T141500 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20260507T222553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T220408Z UID:10010689-1779967800-1779977700@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:VRMNC Speaker Luncheon - May 28th DESCRIPTION:PRESENTATION:  on “The Impact of Volunteer Search and Rescue in BC ” by Bill Riggs \nSPEAKER:  Our May speaker will be Bill Riggs\, CEO\, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) . \n \nThe event will take place on Thursday\, May 28th\, at the Oak Bay Rec Centre\, doors opening at 11:30 am. \nAbout the talk:\nThe Impact of Volunteer Search and Rescue in BC\nThis presentation provides an overview of the essential role volunteer marine search and rescue plays along our coastline and in the Shuswap. With a team of 900 professionally trained volunteers operating 29 rescue stations\, we respond to approximately 450 – 500 distress calls each year.\nYou’ll learn who we are\, what we do\, and how we do it.. The presentation will also touch on the model that makes this work possible: highly trained volunteers\, strong partnerships\, and the support of donors and communities.\nAt its heart\, this is a story about people showing up for one another. It demonstrates the impact of volunteerism\, the strength of community-based response\, and the meaningful difference RCMSAR volunteers make every day in our communities. \n \nMore about Bill…\nBill Riggs joined RCMSAR in March 2020. Bill is a retired Captain (N) in the Royal Canadian Navy with close to 30 years of significant leadership and operational experience along the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts\, and abroad\, including a posting as the Commanding Officer HMCS Vancouver.\nAlong with being a professional mariner\, he is noted for being a seasoned\, innovative\, and strategic leader.\nPrior to joining RCMSAR\, he led and managed a workforce of over 800 security professionals located at more than 200 sites with Commissionaires Victoria\, the Islands and Yukon.\nAs RCMSAR’s CEO\, Bill provides strategic leadership and oversight for the organization\, ensuring we remain focused on our mission while operating effectively and responsibly. Collaborating closely with staff\, volunteers\, and partners\, he guides long-term planning\, supports operational excellence\, and fosters the relationships that make our work possible. \nTICKETS: Click + sign then click Get Tickets.\nWhen complete you will receive two emails: 1) payment receipt from PayPal;\nand 2) ticket from software.\nIf you do not get these two emails you have not completed your ticket.\nSales cutoff is Sunday May 24 at 6pm.\n(NOTE: The new price for lunch\, reflecting increased charges from the Rec Centre\, is $42.50 per head.) \nWAITLIST: Contact Hugh Stephens (principal@tpconnections.com; speakercoordinator@vrmnc.ca; 250-813-0339) if the event is sold out. URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/vrmnc-speaker-luncheon-may-28/ LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 5E6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Featured Events ORGANIZER;CN="Hugh Stephens":MAILTO:principal@tpconnections.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20230120T010812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T052536Z UID:10009200-1779994800-1780003800@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Social Bridge DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach group consists of a core group of 8 to 10 players who meet on a regular schedule. Frequently core group players are not able to play on a given night so a list of spares is maintained for all groups and players to call upon. This gives spares many opportunities to play and to get to know other VRMNC Members. \nAnyone interested in playing in a social context is encouraged to contact the Coordinator to learn more and to put their name forward for the spares list. \nWHERE: Regular players host at their homes on a rotational basis\, occasionally use Zoom if snow etc. \nWHEN: Most groups play weekly at nights or afternoons\, some stop for summer. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members. VRMNC Members wishing to play should join the spares list for opportunities to play and be positioned to join a group on a regular basis when vacancies arise. \nBRING: There are no fees to play but many groups have a $1 ante to play each evening. The proceeds are divided amongst the top two and the lowest player of the evening. The host supplies the cards\, beverages and snacks. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Social Bridge\, Logo20250729 VRMNC - Tuesday Night Bridge20250729 VRMNC - Tuesday Night Bridge20250624 VRMNC Bridge - Garage For A Change20250624 VRMNC Bridge - Garage For A Change20250616 VRMNC Bridge - Annual Tournament20250616 VRMNC Bridge - Annual Tournament\, Awards20240702 VRMNC Bridge - Ken's Hosue at Willis Point20240702 VRMNC Bridge - Ken's House at Willis Point20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament\, Awards20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament\, Awards20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament20240617 VRMNC Bridge - Tournament20230704 VRMNC - Bridge\, Willis Point20230704 VRMNC - Bridge\, Willis Point20180625 04 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, Game Time20180625 03 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, Awards20180625 06 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament\, First & Second Awardees20180625 01 VMNC 2nd Annual Social Bridge Tournament - Social20170626 03 Bridge Tournament20170626 02 Bridge Tournament URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/social-bridge-2/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Social-Bridge-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Beange":MAILTO:helmsaleee@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T143000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20230118T235517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T200430Z UID:10008551-1780052400-1780065000@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Ukrainian Billiards DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHERE: Royal Canadian Legion\, 411 Gorge Road E. (corner of Gorge and Jutland). \nPARKING: At Legion\, free. \nWHEN: Weekly every Friday at 11:00am – 2:30pm. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and guests who may be interested in joining the club. Seasoned players can provide instruction to new members as required. Concurrent players is limited by number tables to 16. \nBRING: All equipment is available at the Legion. URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/ukrainian-billiards/2026-05-29/ LOCATION:Trafalgar/Pro Patria Legion Branch 292\, 411 Gorge Rd E\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2W1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171211-01-VMNC-Snooker-e1513098870215.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Czypha":MAILTO:peterczypyha@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T132553 CREATED:20260527T162243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T162503Z UID:10010862-1780135200-1780142400@vrmnc.ca SUMMARY:Coffee Chat Club DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION: Meet and socialize with other members\, participate in some stimulating conversation and\, of course\, sip on a cup of java (the Starbucks variety). \nWHERE: Second floor at Quality Foods View Royal\, 27 Helmcken Road (by Victoria General). \nWHEN: Every Friday 10:00am. \nWHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining the club. \nBRING: $$’s to buy your coffee. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n VRMNC Coffee Chat Club\, Logo20230203 VRMNC Coffee Chat Club - Friday20230203 VRMNC Coffee Chat Club - Friday20220120 VRMNC - Coffee Chat ClubQuality Foods - Helmcken RoadCoffee Meme URL:https://vrmnc.ca/event/coffee-chat-club-3/2026-05-30/ LOCATION:Quality Foods View Royal\, 27 Helmcken Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food & Drink ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vrmnc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VRMNC-Coffee-Chat-Club-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dennis Aitken":MAILTO:Coffee@VRMNC.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR