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PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CLUB – DECEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

The Parksville Newcomers Club meets the first Thursday

of every month, except July.

Next Meeting: Thursday, December 7th, 2017 Time: 6:30 – 7:00 pm

New member registration. Social and sign-up for activities and special events.

7:00 pm - Meeting begins

Featured Speakers: THE SALVATION ARMY. Speaker – Earl Blacklock. The Salvation Army is a Christian organization that gives hope and support to vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada and in 128 countries. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Where: Parksville Community and Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville

The meeting room will be held in the GARRY OAKS/ARBUTUS ROOM – signs will be posted

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Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank

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December 50/50 Draw – proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army.

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Membership – Please pick up your receipt for dues paid by cheque and name tag, if applicable, at

the Membership table.

https://www.facebook.com/ParksvilleBCNewcomers

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SPECIAL EVENTS - DECEMBER Contact [email protected] regarding the following:

Congratulations to the Ladies Lunch group who raised

$490 at their luncheon in November for The Salvation Army.

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCE

Sunday, December 10, 2017 - Thalassa Restaurant – 469 Memorial

Avenue, Qualicum Beach


mailto:[email protected]

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HAPPENINGS at a GLANCE in DECEMBER 5th 2:00 pm Bowling 13th 7:00 pm Euchre 10th 5:30 pm Christmas Dinner & Dance 19th 2:00 pm Bowling

MONTHLY

Monday – every Golf – Mens’ – weather permitting

2nd Monday 1:30 pm Book Club 2 – full

1st Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm Book Club 3

Tuesdays 9:15 am Walking Group

Last Wednesday 1:30 pm Book Club 1 - full

Wednesday – every 10:30 am Coffee Chatters

Wednesday – every 1:00 pm Bridge – Mixed

Wednesday – every 12:30 am Golf – Ladies’ – commencing in spring

Thursday – every Golf - Mens’ – weather permitting

Saturdays 9:45 am Walking Group

A number of the clubs will commence activities in January. Stay tuned for updates in future

newsletters.


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CLUB AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

ARTS AND CRAFTS Coordinator Sonya Kwiatkowski 705-783-0822 [email protected]

o Do you have projects you would like to finish and would like to enjoy the company of others at the same time? Everything from photo editing to painting, knitting, scrapbooking, etc. Join the group once a month at Serious Coffee in the meeting room.

o Next date will be in January and will be advised.

BOOK CLUBS Coordinator 1 Margaret Smith 250-586-8690 [email protected] Coordinator 2 Kathee Todtman 250-586-0868 [email protected] Coordinator 3 Brigitte McDonough 250-586-2282 [email protected]

If you enjoy reading and would like to share your thoughts about what you’ve read with other newcomers, consider joining the Book Club. o Book Club 1 is currently full and is not accepting new members at this time. Meetings

are the last Wednesday of each month, except December, at 1:30 pm. o Book Club 2 is currently full and is not accepting new members at this time. Meetings

are the 2nd Monday of each month @ 1:30 pm. o Book Club 3 had its inaugural meeting in November and has room for 3 new members

and meets first Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. o For more information, please contact Brigitte McDonough.

BOWLING – Drop in Coordinator Ken Bucyk (Alumni) 250-951-0823 [email protected]

o Enjoy the challenge of 5 pin bowling at the Sunset Lanes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm. Next dates are Tuesday, Dec 5thh and Tuesday, Dec 19th. It is appreciated if you arrive early to be placed on a team. Contact the Coordinator for details.







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BRIDGE – MIXED Coordinator Laura Holt 250-586-0377 [email protected]

o If you enjoy the challenge and fun of playing social bridge, join other Newcomers every Wednesday at 1:00 pm.

o No partner necessary – just a level of comfort playing contract bridge. o Members take turns hosting 2 tables of bridge at their homes and there is a $1 buy-in. o Full time or spare players are welcome

CAMPING Coordinators Des/Barb Montgomery 250-947-9235 [email protected]

o If you wish to join our group, which combines members from the Alumni and Newcomers groups, please contact the Coordinators. A camping schedule is sent out early in the year showing the places and dates of each camping trip. It also shows which parks have cabins and the charges, including any discounts.

COFFEE CHATTERS Coordinators Ted Donovan 250-466-4401 [email protected] Nancy Donovan 250-210-1437 [email protected]

o Conversation and laughter happen every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Serious Coffee, 1209 East Island Highway, Parksville. No sign up is required so please feel free to drop by and join us in the back room for good conversation and a great selection of snacks.

EUCHRE Coordinators Tom/Linda Lafontaine 250-927-2629 [email protected] Keith Horton 250-594-2423 [email protected]

o 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Parksville Legion. All welcome – no reservations required! o Date for December is 13th and will then resume in January. o If you are interested in taking over for next year, please contact coordinators as this is

their last year hosting.








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GOLF – LADIES’ Coordinator Isabelle Neumann 780-690-0910 [email protected]

o Join a group of women at Brigadoon Golf Course for a 12:30 pm tee off. This scenic course is a 9-hole par 3-4 in Parksville. Contact Isabelle if interested in joining. Golf is discontinued until better weather.

GOLF – MENS’ Coordinator Lynn Row (Alumni) 250-586-5341 [email protected]

o Join our mixed Newcomers and Alumni golfers every Monday and Thursday to enjoy the many varied golf courses in the area. Times and locations will be e-mailed to those interested. Mens’ golf is continuing but on a good weather allowable basis, i.e. no fixed schedule.

LET’S DO DINNER Coordinators Lori Marshall 250-821-9455 [email protected]

o Dinners are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month-next event will be advised to those interested.

o The host provides the main course and the guests provide the appetizers, salads or desserts. Everyone provides their beverage of choice.

o An evening around the dinner table enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal is a great way to meet and really get to know people in the Newcomers Club.

LUNCH – LADIES’ Coordinators Nancy Donovan 250-210-1437 [email protected] Marilyn Bradley 250-228-3050 [email protected]

o Scheduled lunches are on the last Friday of every month (except holidays) at various restaurants – next event will be held in January. Great food and company! Details will be sent by email to those on the Lunch-Ladies’ email list.







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LUNCH – MIXED Coordinator Christine Neeter 250-586-8907 [email protected] Andrea Valis 250-240-2822 [email protected]

o Enjoy the company of other Newcomers while experiencing the cuisine of our local restaurant.

o There is no December event, however, stay turned for information regarding January. o For questions or to reserve, please contact the coordinators. o We wish all members a Merry Christmas.

PUB NIGHT Coordinators Garry Steele 250-218-1140 [email protected] Henry Bowes [email protected]

o Next Pub Night will be held in January. o This is a fun event and usually well attended so reply asap. Emails will be sent to those

on the distribution list.

SINGLES GROUP Coordinator TBA

o Events to be advised o Coordinator needed.

WALKING GROUP Coordinators Jay and Pam Pratt 613-326-1109 [email protected]

o Meets every Saturday and Tuesday and functions throughout the year and everyone welcome

o Meets beside the vacant building in the NW corner of the Wembley Mall. 9:30 am sharp on Tuesdays and at 10:00 am sharp on Saturday mornings.

o December is a busy month for everyone but never too busy for a walk. The hiking/walking group schedule for Tuesdays is as follows:

▪ Dec 5 – Hemer Provincial Park, Cedar – rated a 2 (mostly flat), lunch at the Crow and Gate







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▪ Dec 12 – Englishman River Falls – rated 3 with one moderate hill, lunch at Boston Pizza

▪ Dec 19 – Big Tree – rated a 2, mostly flat, lunch as Rocking Horse Pub ▪ Dec 26 – Lighthouse S. trail – rated 1 easy wheelchair accessible, lunch at

Sandbar Restaurant o As usual the Saturday walks are a surprise. o Lunches on Tuesday and Saturday are optional of course. o For more information, please look at the Parksville Newcomers Website or contact the

coordinators.

WINE APPRECIATION Coordinator Joyce Lamb 604-848-4919 [email protected]

o Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in members’ homes – next meeting will be in January.

o For information on how the club works, visit our table at the monthly meeting or contact the coordinator at least a week before the meeting date.

WINE SOCIAL CLUB Coordinators Geoff/Sue Rigby 250-821-5114 [email protected]

o Join a group of friends who are interested in making wine via the services of a you-brew facility. A number of wines will be sampled and discussed.

o Members will be requested to bring pot luck appetizers. o Next meeting tentatively scheduled for February. o An email will be sent to club members. Other members not currently on the list are very

welcomed to contact the coordinators.




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SPECIAL EVENTS Director Mick Howland 250-586-7387 [email protected]

o Sunday, December 10th, 2017 – Parksville Newcomers Christmas Dinner & Dance

The Christmas Dinner and Dance scheduled for Sunday, December 10th is being cancelled. The Board of Directors has determined that the minimum numbers required by the venue cannot be met. Mick Howland, the Director of Special Events will contact members who have already paid for the dinner to arrange their reimbursement. Members can also pick up their reimbursement at our monthly meeting on Thursday, December 7th.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

o Continuing until Jan 10 – Festival of Lights, Ladysmith o Continuing until Dec 31 – Cornwall’s All-Inclusive Cancun Christmas, Chemainus Theatre

Festival o Dec 1 – VIU’s Milner Gardens Christmas Magic 5:00 – 8:30 pm o Dec 2 – 3 – Coombs Country Christmas Craft Fair, 10-4:00 pm admission and parking

free o Dec 2 and 9 – Errington Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair – 10-3:00 pm o Dec 2 – 6th Annual First Nations Artisan’s Market 9:00 am at First Nations Band Hall o Dec 2 – Christmas Bazaar & Craft Sale, Nanoose Bay 10:00 am o Dec 2 – Christmas Pet Photos, Bosley’s Pet Food 11:00 am o Dec 2 – 3 – Parksville & District Rock & Gem – Christmas Open House at 1014 Ford Road,

Coombs o Dec 3 and 10 – Parksville Lion’s & Save-on Foods Free Family Skate, Oceanside Place

Arena 12:15 to 1:45 pm o Dec 3 – Music on Sunday 2:30 pm, Old School House Art Centre $18 o Dec 3-5 Our Community Our Art Final Showcase 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm at Quality Resort

Bayside o Dec 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 – 3rd Annual Magical Nights of Light 6:00 pm at North Island

Wildlife Recovery Centre o Dec 10 – Christmas with British Columbia Boys Choir 2:30 pm at Knox United Church,

$25 in advance, $28 at door o Dec 12-17 – Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular 7:00 pm at Port Theatre, Nanaimo, see

website for pricing o Dec 14-31 – Christmas Express 7:30 pm Echo Players $21 adults o Dec 15 – Community Christmas Banquet 5:00 – 8:00 pm free for all. Bring wool socks,

scarf, jacket, etc. for homeless www.cfcchurch.com o Dec 21 – Winter Solstice Concert Weaving the Light 3:00 pm or 7:00 pm Sylvan United

Church $15 matinee, $20 evening



http://www.cfcchurch.com/

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 President Bill Smith 250-586-8690 [email protected] Vice President TBD [email protected] Treasurer Susan Lanziner 250-586-4513 [email protected] Secretary Sandie Rankin 604-313-9045 [email protected] Community Relations Bill Rankin 778-628-9046 [email protected] Special Events Mick Howland 250-586-7387 [email protected] Membership Norma Morgan 250-937-0601 [email protected] Social Media Web Master and Facebook Donna Connolly 250-240-1839 [email protected] Newsletter Kathy Smith 250-951-2267 [email protected] General Information [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Current membership and a signed Release of Liability form are required in order to participate in Club Activities and Club Events. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are $15.00 per person for the year (September through to August). Fees for new members are pro-rated over 10 months ($1.50/month) and adjusted according to the month joined. Membership renewals must be received by the November Monthly Meeting or membership will lapse. Members can mail their renewal cheques to the Membership Director at 17 Magnolia Drive, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2V6. Fees can be paid at the Membership table on the evening of the monthly meeting between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Membership closes during the meeting. New member sign ups and renewals will be taken after the meeting ends. Custom name tags are $7.00 per name tag and are ready for pick up at the next meeting. RELEASE OF LIABILITY In keeping with our bylaws, the Executive of the Parksville Newcomers’ Club needs each member to sign a “Release of Liability” form in advance of participating in any activities or events organized by the Club. This form also provides the Club with authorization to share contact information with other members of the Club for the purpose of Club activities and confirms your authorization to receive e-mail communications from the Club. This form covers the term of active membership in the Club. The form is available at the monthly meeting and on the website. EVENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Event costs are not included in the annual dues. Event related costs will be identified in advance by the Event Coordinators.












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