Probus Nanaimo North Club Activities
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Welcome Probus Visitors!
The following is a list of current Probus Nanaimo North Activities listed by four different categories (Books & Puzzles; Cards & Games; Food & Drink; Sports & Exercise).
Members can click on the Members Only tab in the Menu for dates, times, and contact information. Click Activities Menu above for our Special events.
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BOOKS, PUZZLES & RESEARCH
​Bookaholics Book Club
Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month at a members house. A book is chosen ahead of time for the group to read and discuss at the next gathering.
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Book and Puzzle Exchange
Enjoy reading and/or doing jigsaw puzzles. Come to the General meeting and stop by our table to drop off a book and/or jigsaw puzzle and find a new one.
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Genealogy
earn about the fascinating world of Genealogy and use free research tools to create your family tree. We meet every second Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm.
​CARDS & GAMES
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​​5 Bridge Groups:
​Ladies Tuesday Bridge
​​​Ladies afternoon Bridge played every second Tuesday starting at 1pm.
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​​Tuesday Mixed Bridge
Mixed Bridge meets every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm.
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Friday Mixed Bridge
Mixed Bridge meets every 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon at 1pm.
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​Friday Ladies Bridge
​​​Ladies afternoon Bridge played every 2nd and 4th and Friday starting at 1pm.
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Sunday Bridge with Friends
Bridge with Friends plays every 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm. On the 3rd Sunday, for those wanting, we will go out for dinner after.
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2 Canasta Groups:
Ladies Canasta
Ladies canasta plays Hand and Foot Canasta year-round every Thursday at 1pm at rotating hosts.
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Mixed Canasta
Mixed canasta plays Hand and Foot Canasta on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7pm at rotating hosts homes.​​
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FOOD & DRINK
Casual Dining
Casual Dining is held at a variety of local pubs and restaurants on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm. It is a time for members to get together for an evening of good food and good friends. This is an ideal opportunity to discover some of Nanaimo's many eating spots.
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​​​​Drinks and Appetizers
Drinks and Appetizers meets the 2nd Saturday of the month at 6:30pm, with rotating hosts. Guest bring an appetizer to share, their own glass and beverage of choice and enjoy an evening with Probus friends.
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Pub Lunch
Pub Lunch is held at a variety of local pubs on the alternating 4th Thursday or Friday of the month at 11:30am.
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SPORT & EXERCISE
10-pin Bowling
Bowl 2 games for $8 or 2 games plus Lunch Special for $20 and meet other Nanaimo Probus Club members. Every Friday @ 10:30 am at Splitsville, 171 Calder Road, Nanaimo, B.C.
​Ladies Golf
Ladies Golf plays every Monday (except long weekend Mondays), Spring to Fall, at a variety of courses on the island. Play 9 or 18, walk or use a cart, come out and enjoy a day on the course.
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Men's Golf
​​Men’s Golf meets Wednesday afternoon at a variety of golf courses.
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​​​Nine and Dine
​Nine and Dine runs Spring to Fall, weather permitting, usually on the 3rd Friday of the month. Play 9 holes at a local course and enjoy a meal at the Club house restaurant.
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Pickleball
Pickleball runs every Thursday and everyone meets at 2:30 PM at Oliver Woods. Cost depends on the number of participants and is paid monthly.
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Trail Walking
Trail Walking Group meets every Friday for a walk through some wonderful trails in the surrounding area. All walks start at 10am, weather permitting.
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Walking Leisurely
Activity will currently run from May - September, every Thursday at 10:00 am. ​
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Walking with Dogs
Walking with dogs is every Tuesday at 10am. ​
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