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. […]

DESCRIPTION: Normally 2-3 hour walks. May be followed by optional coffee/snack at local Coffee Shop. WHERE: Different trailhead each week. WHEN: Normally every Monday ramble starts sharply at 9:30am. WHO: VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in joining VRMNC. BRING: Appropriate gear, ie water, hat, clothing and hiking pole as required. COST: Zero. […]

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 […]

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 . […]

DESCRIPTION: Electric Bike ride with Picnic. WHERE: Various locations around Victoria. WHEN: Normally the first Tuesday of every month from March through October, normally starting 10:30 am, ending around 2:00 pm.  The Brigade does not ride from November to February. WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members, Spouse/Partners, and Guests who may be interested in joining […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in […]

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 […]

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. WHO: Open to all VRMNC Members and Guests who may be interested in […]

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 […]