We offer a wide range of Activity Groups to cater to the varied interests of our members.
You must be a member to participate, but we welcome new members at any time of the year.
Book Club
We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in members' homes. New members are welcome.
We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in members' homes. New members are welcome.
Brunch Bunch
A monthly social event. Details will change each month as choosing the restaurant, date and time will be for the volunteer host to decide. Anyone can host and book their favourite establishment.
Camera Group
The Camera Group organizes photo shoots and holds a monthly meeting on a Saturday afternoon to review members' efforts. Both the meetings and the photo shoots are as much an excuse to have coffee and treats or lunch as they are about the photographs. If you take pictures even with just a phone, we invite you to join us. Enthusiasm and interest are more important than skill level.
The Camera Group organizes photo shoots and holds a monthly meeting on a Saturday afternoon to review members' efforts. Both the meetings and the photo shoots are as much an excuse to have coffee and treats or lunch as they are about the photographs. If you take pictures even with just a phone, we invite you to join us. Enthusiasm and interest are more important than skill level.
Canasta Groups
We have two Canasta groups. Canasta Group #1 is for pairs (a partner is needed). Canasta Group #2 is open to singles and pairs. Both groups play once every two weeks in someone's home.
We have two Canasta groups. Canasta Group #1 is for pairs (a partner is needed). Canasta Group #2 is open to singles and pairs. Both groups play once every two weeks in someone's home.
Chop 'n Chat Groups
We have two Chop 'n Chat groups.
Members' take turns hosting and they demonstrate new and interesting recipes (and, of course, tasting is involved!). Men and women of PROBUS both find this group fun and enjoyable -- plus they have a great time learning new cooking tips and tricks and sharing their knowledge with each other.
We have two Chop 'n Chat groups.
Members' take turns hosting and they demonstrate new and interesting recipes (and, of course, tasting is involved!). Men and women of PROBUS both find this group fun and enjoyable -- plus they have a great time learning new cooking tips and tricks and sharing their knowledge with each other.
Creative Writing Group
Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in members' homes to encourage and support each others' writing endeavours.
Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in members' homes to encourage and support each others' writing endeavours.
Discussion Group
We meet once a month. Once the topic is selected the leader that month will invite members to attend. Presently we have about 8 members participating on a fairly regular basis.
We meet once a month. Once the topic is selected the leader that month will invite members to attend. Presently we have about 8 members participating on a fairly regular basis.
Golf Group
Active year-round, this group meets on Thursday afternoons for nine holes at Memorial Golf Club with occasional trips to nearby courses in the summer. This club is open to both men and women.
Active year-round, this group meets on Thursday afternoons for nine holes at Memorial Golf Club with occasional trips to nearby courses in the summer. This club is open to both men and women.
Ladies Lunch
Ladies Lunch will be held once a month at different local venues.
Ladies Lunch will be held once a month at different local venues.
Late Bloomers
Our garden group was started in 2022 and visits a number of gardens from May through August each year. We primarily schedule for Wednesday afternoons or early evenings.
Our garden group was started in 2022 and visits a number of gardens from May through August each year. We primarily schedule for Wednesday afternoons or early evenings.
Lean Cuisine Potlucks
We would like anyone who wants to learn new light/lean recipes and to share some existing recipes to join this group. We hope to meet once a month at members’ homes or a park (weather permitting) and share some culinary delights that won’t strain the waistline. Open to women and men...each attendee would bring one dish to share. We will come up with new themes. It is about food, but also about getting to know each other and having a good time.
We would like anyone who wants to learn new light/lean recipes and to share some existing recipes to join this group. We hope to meet once a month at members’ homes or a park (weather permitting) and share some culinary delights that won’t strain the waistline. Open to women and men...each attendee would bring one dish to share. We will come up with new themes. It is about food, but also about getting to know each other and having a good time.
Men's Pub Lunch
We will be meeting once a month at a local pub.
We will be meeting once a month at a local pub.
Mexican Train
Mexican Train Meets once a month at a host’s home. The group is open to all couples and singles. The intent of this group is to enjoy playing in a social setting in different members’ homes. Drinks and snacks provided by hosting member and rotating each month.
Mexican Train Meets once a month at a host’s home. The group is open to all couples and singles. The intent of this group is to enjoy playing in a social setting in different members’ homes. Drinks and snacks provided by hosting member and rotating each month.
Tea/Coffee...Chat
This is a group for members to meet with like-minded people who want to make and sustain friendships. At the moment the group is full. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
This is a group for members to meet with like-minded people who want to make and sustain friendships. At the moment the group is full. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
Theatre Group
We have a new Theatre Group and would like to invite more members to join . Members of this group are invited to suggest productions to see locally and in cities and towns on Vancouver Island and on special occasions go to productions in the lower mainland.
We have a new Theatre Group and would like to invite more members to join . Members of this group are invited to suggest productions to see locally and in cities and towns on Vancouver Island and on special occasions go to productions in the lower mainland.
Trivia Nights
Guests are asked to arrive at Thalassa before 5:00 pm and quiz starts at 6:00 pm.
The price will be $10 a head. This includes two pieces of pizza, a mixed salad or soup or equivalent served with grilled pita bread. There will be a $4 cover charge for those not eating.
This is a fun evening so please do come and join us.
Guests are asked to arrive at Thalassa before 5:00 pm and quiz starts at 6:00 pm.
The price will be $10 a head. This includes two pieces of pizza, a mixed salad or soup or equivalent served with grilled pita bread. There will be a $4 cover charge for those not eating.
This is a fun evening so please do come and join us.