GENERAL MEETING: September 9th - Dr. Ed Nicholson on Visiting China!
Business gaffes and cultural clashes experienced by visitors to China
(who have not done their homework!) will be our next speaker's topic.
As for us, Dr.Nicholson will also provide a snapshot of the (ever-increasing)
Chinese visitors to Vancouver Island and the positive impact these visitors will have...
A NEW SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP NOW BEING FORMED - "TED Talks" Review and Discussion Group
The original TED conference (Technology, Entertainment and Design) now encompasses so much more, as we know from seeing TED Talks on youtube.com. This discussion group will take shape at an organization meeting following our September 9th General Meeting. Lots of members have shown their interest but more are welcome.
We will meet for Lunch next time at the popular Pacific Prime Restaurant at The Beach Club in Parksville. A beautiful setting... If you are able to join in, it's always a lot of fun.
Stay tuned for news about our September golf outing
Northwest Bay PROBUS has lots of "social golfers", and they had a great time golfing at Arrowsmith Golf Club on August 12. Twenty people enjoyed golf and dinner on a glorious summer day. Phil Howell is organizing more golf for us in September, probably at Pheasant Glen. There will be a sign-up sheet at the September 9 meeting.
Report on August Speaker - Dr. Richard Beamish
Those of us who came to the August 5th PROBUS meeting expecting to hear only about the history of fisheries in B.C. were treated to much more fascinating information: Did you know, for example: It's perfectly OK to eat farmed salmon!
Venturi-Schultze Winery Tour - Thursday, August 18
Marilyn Venturi proved to be a spirited and engaging hostess during the recent balsamic tasting and tour of her family winery, keeping her PROBUS visitors entertained with stories of....
Report on Appetizer Extravaganza - Wednesday, August 24th
Joe and Lee Lukian opened their beautiful home to PROBUS members for the fourth annual Appetizer Extravaganza. The food was sublime and so was the wine!
September 9 - General Meeting change of date (from September 2)
September 9 - TED Talk group organizing meeting (immediately after General Meeting)
September 15 - Ladies Lunch, Pacific Prime, The Beach Club
September 16 - Nine & Dine Golf at Pheasant Glen
September 18 CANCELLED - Alberni Outfitters Full Moon Kayak Tour
November 23 - Quiz Night with Nanoose Bay Probus
December 7 - Christmas Dinner/Dance
For most events more than one month away, details will follow.
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UPCOMING - In your COMMUNITY
Mark Your Calendar:
Michelle Stilwell, MLA Parksville-Qualicum invites you to a Seniors' Tea on Friday, September 30th at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Tea is from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. To reserve your seat please RSVP to [email protected] or call 250-248-2625.
Golf Club on August 12. Twenty people enjoyed golf and dinner on a glorious summer day. Phil Howell is organizing more golf for us in September, probably at Pheasant Glen. There will be a sign-up sheet at the September 9 meeting. 
