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1 Like us on Facebook: The Parksville Newcomers Club meets the first Thursday of every month. DATE: April 7, 2016 TIME: 6:30 7:30pm and after meeting, new member registration. Socialize and sign-up for activities and special events 7:30 pm Formal meeting begins WHERE: Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Ave, Parksville. Welcome to 6 new members in March, total membership is now 330. Guest speaker this month: Andy Telfer, Executive Director, Oceanside Hospice Society The April 50:50 proceeds will go to Haven Society Special Events see page 5: Games and Social Night, Friday April 8 th Mini-Golf Tournament and Appies, Monday, April 18 th Courtenay-Comox Valley Bus Tour, Monday, May 2 nd Scavenger Hunt, Tuesday May 17 th Annual Picnic (details later), Sunday, June 12 th Community Events see page 6: Mid-Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club interested? Brant Wildlife Festival, March 19 th through April 17 th Vancouver Island RV Show & Sale, April 8-10 th Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Annual Garage Sale April 9 Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club: Garage Sale April 9 Pacific Brant Carving & Art Show April 9 Freedom Flight - Eagle Release, April 9 "BEST LITTLE WINE FEST" April 9. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, Open House, April 15 & 16 Annual Plant Sale: Eaglecrest, Oceanside's Garden Club April 23 Annual Plant Sale: Curling Club, Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society April 23 Annual Plant Sale: Milner Gardens April 23 23rd Annual Art Show, Nanoose Bay Art Group, April 23 Unlocking the Past 2016 Internationalal Genealogy Conference, April 23 Fire & Ice Street Festival, April 30 Wanting to help your Club? We are seeking new Coordinators for activities and new members of the Executive to help maintain and improve the success of our Newcomers Club over the next few years. Pleasee check the information below and ask the appropriate current Coordinators or Executive members if you are interested. Executive: Vice President -Two Year commitment taking over as President, and Secretary Euchre, Mixed Bridge, Facebook, Drop in Bowling. P a g e 1

2 LADIES LUNCH Jane Armstrong Glory Gray Scheduled lunches are on the last Friday of every month (except holidays) at various restaurants. Great food and company! Our next luncheon will be Friday, April 29th at 12:30pm at DeeZ Bar & Grill in Qualicum Beach. Details will be sent by to those in the Ladies' Luncheon list. EUCHRE Ingrid & George Sly Playing Euchre twice a month, on the second and fourth Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, with a variety of people, will help develop your ability to play this card game with interesting and humorous partners. Cost: $3.00 per person per night. COFFEE CHATTERS MIXED LUNCH Barbara Davidson daughteroflily@outlook.com Chris Allan cjallan20@gmail.com Jule Robertson elysian.50@gmail.com The Mixed Lunch will be on the 2nd or 3rd Friday of every month. Our next lunch is scheduled for Friday, April 15th, at 1:00 pm., at Smiles Thai Restaurant located at 1015 McLean Road. Please if you need directions. Check out the menu at: An will be sent out to all members on our Mixed Luncheon Mailing List. Hope to see you all there. MIXED BRIDGE Jackie Carter jfrenchiecarter@gmail.com If you enjoy the challenge and fun of playing social bridge, join other Newcomers every Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. No partner necessary - just a level of comfort playing contract bridge. Members take turns hosting 2 tables of bridge at their homes, and there is a $1.00 buy in. Full time or spare players are welcome. Nancy Donovan nancyd2@shaw.ca Ted Donovan teddonovan3@gmail.com Conversation and laughter happen every Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Cafe Adagio, 147 Harrison Ave., Parksville. P a g e 2 LADIES GOLF Valerie Taylor vtaylor461@gmail.com Newcomers Ladies Golf is in the process of resuming activities with its new Coordinator. Please help Valerie in this effort and get together for some enjoyable Golf.

3 Like us on Facebook: PUB FARE NIGHT Ian Lamoureux Enjoy a wide selection of local pub fare at various pubs on the third Saturday of each month at 5:30 PM. Spring is upon us and we will spring ourselves out to Deez Bar & Grill on April 16th, located at the northern end of QB on the Island Highway, commencing as usual at 5:30 pm. And remember that Deez aims to Pleez! As do we!! Kindly remember that your membership has to be current. Additional details will be forwarded directly to all those on our Pub Fare Night list, but anyone wanting additional information should feel free to contact Ian Lamoureux directly by either or phone WINE SOCIAL CLUB Rick & Shelagh Bain Jim & Leslie Morin bainer@telus.net morincga@telus.net Come and join our group of friends who share common learning interests in outstanding food and wine/beer in a private setting. Our friend and guest Phil, who is a brew-master and chef, will share his expertise and we will sample some wine or beer with the pot luck goodies provided by members of the group (please no pork or shellfish) while we discuss what foods are best paired with what type of wine or beer. The next wine/beer making get together will be in April, Details will be ed to participants in late March. Check with the Coordinators for details. WINE APPRECIATION Sandra Hobson shobson@uwo.ca Alice White walice50@gmail.com Bob Zanon The Wine Appreciation Club typically meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please contact a coordinator by at least 1 week in advance if you wish to attend, so we can finalize numbers. Coordinators can also share informationn on how the club works. Details of each tasting are covered on Lynn Row MEN S GOLF 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 ed to those interested. Jim & Lorna Epp WALKING GROUP lynn_row@yahoo.ca jamesepp44@gmail.com P a g e 3

4 Meet at the NW corner of the parking lot at Wembley Mall in front of the vacant building (used to be White Spot) opposite the arena on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Saturday walks are typically in the local area and chosen that morning. Upcoming Tuesday walks: Apr. 5th Hemer Park, Cedar, some moderate hills, Lunch at Wheat Sheaf Pub, Leader Duncan Apr. 12th Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery, easy flat, Lunch at Arrowsmith G & C club, leader, Wayne Apr. 19th North Loop Lighthouse, easy flat, Lunch, Sandbar Rest. Q. Bay, Leader, Glen Apr. 26th Moorcroft, Nanoose. some easy hills, Lunch, Fairwinds G & C Club Leader Jim No need to commit, just come when you can enjoy the walk, talk and scenery. SINGLES GROUP Penny Bhanji hasaka@outlook.com Just Friends Solos is a group for solo newcomers who would like to get together with other solos to attend various activities in and around the Island. Please contact the coordinator and provide your name and address as well as what interests you. (e.g. theatre, dancing, shopping, golf, etc.), and we will distribute to our other solo Newcomers. Note that the Coordinator does not organize events. BOOK CLUB Elaine Lefebvre elpark@shaw.ca Book Club II will be starting up in April. Details will be sent out in late March to everyone who signed up at the February meeting of the Newcomers Club. For those of you who are interested in joining, but did not sign up, please contact the coordinator for more information. CAMPING Des & Barb Montgomery (Alumni) desbar@shaw.ca 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. Drop- in BOWLING Ken Bucyk (Alumni) chilihead9@msn.com Enjoy the challenge of bowling at Sunset Lanes every other Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM. Contact the Coordinator for details. P a g e 4... LET S DO DINNER Anne Pelton lapelton@shaw.ca Margaret Rothe kemarothe@gmail.com 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 our Newcomers

5 Club. So come join us and Let s Do Dinner on the 4 th Tuesday of each month. The concept is simple the host provides the main course and tea/coffee, guests supply appetizers, salad or dessert, and everyone brings their preferred beverage for the evening. You just sign up each month when you want to participate, and indicate if you are able to host that month. Sign up will be at the Newcomers Club meeting (first Thursday of the month) or by to the coordinator by the Saturday following that meeting. Participants for the month will be divided into groups of 6-8, and a list of hosts and their guests will be sent out by to the hosts, who will contact each of their guests to decide who will bring what course, and also to provide details about time and address. SPECIAL EVENTS: A variety of opportunities are available throughout the year to participate in many interesting local events. More specific information is always available at the General Meeting each month. The Special Events team have added a Facebook page with current and upcoming events. Our address is Please check it out Debbie Murphy bzanon@telus.net Linda Renwick ross-renwick@live.ca Friday April 8 th Games and Social Night Due to popular demand we will have another friendly get together at the Parksville Legion. Doors open at 5:30pm, games to start at 6:30pm. The Legion Ladies Auxiliary Canteen will be open, so you can order dinner. They offer hamburgers, beef dip, chicken strips or a shrimp basket with a selection of desserts. The bar is open to buy a drink if you want. We will have a P a g e 5 selection of games: cribbage, Mexican Train, Trivial Pursuit, and Pictionary, or bring your own to play. You're also welcome to just sit and visit. This is a social night, to get to know other members of the club in a fun atmosphere. There is no charge for this evening, it s pay as you go for food and drink. Please sign up at the Special Events Table, even though there is no cost we have to know general numbers for the setup. Monday, April 18 th Mini-Golf Tournament and Appies The Mini-Golf Tournament was such a hit last time, we had requests to have it again. This time the tournament will be held at Paradise Mini-golf, in downtown Parksville. We head off to the Rod and Gun Bar & Grill for Happy Appy's afterward, for socializing and prizes. The tournament starts at 3:00 p.m. at a cost of $6 each. We have a limit of 48 players for this event. The Mini Golf is sold out, but we are taking a waitlist in case of cancellations. Monday, May 2 nd Courtenay-Comox Valley Bus Tour May is a busy month for Special Events. As promised, we have added a second bus tour on Monday, May 2 nd This one is a trip to learn about the Courtenay and Comox area. We will leave Wembley Mall at 9:00 a.m, returning around 4:00 p.m.. David Maas will be onboard, providing us with his narration about the area. If you were on the waitlist for the first bus tour, your name will be automatically added to this tour. Please let us know if you want to go or cancel. The cost for this tour is $25.00 each. This Bus Tour has one seat left, but please put your name on the waitlist in case of cancellations. Tuesday, May 17 th Scavenger Hunt Want to team up with strangers and learn about our area? We are holding a Scavenger Hunt for our next Special Event. Teams of 4 will be scouring

6 our area, looking for items on their list, finding answers to cryptic questions and taking strange photos. After the hunt, we will meet at the Bayside Inn for dinner, a beverage and prizes. We have a group menu once again; a homemade beef burger, chicken burger or veggie burger with a beer or glass of wine. When you register, you will be asked to pick one of the burgers so we have a count to give the restaurant. All this for only $18.00 per person. Sunday, June 12 th Annual Picnic Our Annual Picnic will be held at the Rotary Park in Qualicum again this year. The gates open at 4:00 pm. This is a potluck picnic. Please bring a salad or dessert or other casserole to share. Two large gas barbeques are available to cook the choice of meat you bring for your dinner. Beer, wine and pop will be supplied at the picnic for a small donation. Our special liquor licence does not allow guests to bring their own alcohol. Plates, knives, forks and spoons are provided, but please bring your own plate and utensils to keep down the garbage. This facility is right on the beach in Qualicum. Parking is limited, so please carpool if you can. Community Events Mid-Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club Interested in Fly Fishing? Want to try it? Contact: Terry Martin President terrymartin@shaw.ca midislandcastaways.com March 19 th through April 17 th Vancouver Island RV Show & Sale, April 8-10 th Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Annual Garage Sale, April 9-8:00am Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club: Garage Sale, April 9-8:30am Pacific Brant Carving & Art Show April 9 10:00am Freedom Flight - Eagle Release, April 9 11:00am North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre "BEST LITTLE WINE FEST", April 9 - Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, Open House, April 15 & pm. Come and try it! Annual Plant Sale: Eaglecrest, Oceanside's Garden Club, April 23-8:00am Annual Plant Sale: Curling Club, Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society, April 23-10:00am Annual Plant Sale: Milner Gardens April 23-10:00am 23rd Annual Art Show, Nanoose Bay Art Group, April 23-10:00am Unlocking the Past 2016 International Genealogy Conference, April 23-7:30pm Fire & Ice Street Festival, April 30-11:00am Brant Wildlife Festival View brant geese migrating through the area at Parksville Community Park. Info at P a g e 6

7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Listed below is the Board of Directors. President: Ross Renwick Vice President: Glory Gray Treasurer: Bill Burgess Secretary: Peter Lefeaux Publicity: Lynn Row Special Events: Debbie Murphy Membership: Linda Burgess Newsletter: Bruce Parker Web Masters: Bruce Parker Ken Brown Facebook: Robin Curry 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 term of September through to August. Fees for new PNC Members are prorated over 10 months (1.50/mo) and adjusted according to the month joined. Membership renewals must be received by the November Monthly Meeting or membership will lapse. Fees can be paid at the Membership table the evening of the PNC monthly meeting between 6:30 and 7:30. 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 person and are ready for pick up 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 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. ACTIVITIES: After paying your annual dues, members can sign up for their choice of activities at the monthly Newcomer meetings or advise the coordinators. Most activity coordinators will then send out an about the specifics as required. Participate as your schedule permits. EVENTS and SPECIAL EVENTS: Event costs are not included in the annual dues. Event related costs will be identified in advance by the Events Coordinators. P a g e 7