Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors

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Saltspring Island

From Margaret Dyke, September 2011: We had another lovely day out "on the road" to the Saltspring Island Fall fair and other Saltspring attractions. A foggy island morning turned in to a lovely afternoon. Here are some photos to share. In case anyone is worried, the bus was NOT moving during the dancing scene....this was a musical interlude while we waited for the ferry to depart for Crofton!

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Whistler
An exciting moment for the NHCS members who took the "peak to peak" gondola ride at Whistler on the Sept. 12, 2011 bus trip ! (from Jim Pittendreigh)
Hope that guy in the back didn't expect a lift back to Nanaimo.

Here are more pics from the Sayward trip (others below). These are from Shelley Otto. they include shots from Kelsey Bay and Little Bear Bay.

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Another good bus trip in August - on the Frances Barkley from Port Alberni to Bamfield. Mist on the Alberni Inlet cleared in time for us to watch freight being picked up and dropped off at various locations. It was quiet and sunny in Bamfield and we had a smooth sail back. Lots of boats out fishing but we only spotted one bear. ..... (from Margaret Dyke)

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There were two interesting trips in August. Info and pics below (from Margaret Dyke) First: "On the Road" trip to Saturna Island . We had warm sun and fresh sea air on the ferry rides and enjoyed exploring the roads and trails. We visited parks, beaches and the Saturna Vineyard; chatted to some of the "locals" and saw otters, deer (of course),sea lions and .....a turkey in the woods! Lots of people were cycling on this quiet little gulf island. Click here or on the image below to start the slide show - then use the arrows to move through

And now about the Sayward venture ......with interesting side trips to Kelsey Bay and Little Bear Bay.

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2011 BC Senior Games were held in Nelson in mid-August and two couples from NHCS were among the winners in the Bridge categories. Congratulations to them all.

Hugh and Olga Power won Gold Medals in the Duplicate Bridge B flight

and Miriam and Doug Peacock won Bronze Medals in Contract Bridge

Some of our NHCS members ate lunch at the April Point Lodge during a bus trip to Quadra Island on 20 August, 2011 - from Jim Pittendreigh

Shelley Otto has sent in a whole bunch of great pics from the July trip to Pender Island

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Margaret Dyke has kindly emailed in the following 'taste of our trips' - photos that show the variety of trips available at NHCS. These feature a Cherry Point lunch, Cortes, Kilby Park, Minter Gardens and Pender.

Jim Pittendreigh has again sent in a photo from a van trip -

Some NHCS members about to view the interior of a Martin Mars water bomber at Sproat Lake on a day-tour on July 10, 2011.

"Bowen Wanderers" walking group enjoying a walk among the wildflowers of Harewood Plains on May 12, 2011 - photo from Jim Pittendreigh

A visit a Mongolian Yurt while on the Denman Island Home and Garden Tour bus trip on May 7, 2011 - photo from Jim Pittendreigh

Jim Pittendreigh has sent in a photo of NHCS members at the Cape Mudge Light House during a bus trip to Quadra Island and its artisans on April 13, 2011.

Thanks to Sandy Saunders of the Bowen Seniors Swing Band for this great photo of the band.

The NHCS board put on "An armchair visit to the Maritimes" on March 26. More about this in the next newsletter, but it included a History of the Maritimes by VIU professor Tim Lewis, Nova Scotia Pipes, Glengarry School of Dance (some pics are blurred but these dancers move FAST), music from the Capering Fools and a DVD travelogue from Around the World Travel.

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The Board held a Newcomers Tea in March 2011, with presentations from several Activities groups.

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Jim Pittendreigh has another van trip picture: A group of NHCS members were on a bus trip to Long Beach, Tofino, and Ucluelet to watch for whales, and enjoy the great scenery, on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Obviously the group here like to remain anonymous :)

The Crafty workers group worked at Fundraiser for Nanaimo Senior Visiting Society on March 5th, 2011. they set
up a craft table and raised $246.00 for them, and helped at the silent auction.

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Thanks to Jim Pittendreigh for this photo: A group of Harbour City Seniors having lunch at the Rumrunners restaurant on January 26, 2011 while on a day trip to Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula.

The Crafty Workers presenting a cheque for over $1400 to Amber Adams of the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation Jan. 19th, 2011 - this group has done an outstanding job of donating to local charities.

Thanks to Betty Thompson for this photo taken December 10, 2010 as a group of Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors enjoyed supper at the Crow and Gate country pub, after attending the Yellow Point Christmas Spectacular as a senior's bus trip.

Another set of photos from Inge von Stackelberg - Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors "Crafty Workers" and friends presenting funds from their Bazaar plus Sales and Draw proceeds from the NSVS Christmas Luncheon (a total of $1145.00) to Christine McCubbin, Program Coordinator of the Nanaimo Senior Visiting Society

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Inge von Stackelberg sent in these photos from the successful 2010 Xmas bazaar. Thanks, Inge!

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Joan Fuller was honoured recently at a regular gathering of the Thursday afternoon Bridge group at Bowen Centre. Joan has graciously helped to run this enthusiastic group for 19 years and it was most fitting that her selfless commitment was celebrated with a special afternoon tea and thank you cake. From the NHCS Board of Directors and the many bridge players who have benefited over the years from your service, Joan, a VERY SINCERE AND HEARTFELT THANK YOU!

Thanks to Jim Pittendreigh again for photos from recent van trips. The visit to the B.C. Museum of Mining at Britannia Beach was on November 3. The visit to the UBC Museum of Anthropology was on November 9th.

Jim Pittendreigh has another nice shot of NHCS members at the Vancouver Zoo van trip on October 13, 2010. Seems the van trips get good weather!

Another great photo from Jim Pittendreigh - some NHCS members on the Capilano Suspension Bridge while on an NHCS van trip on September 1, 2010.

At the Nanaimo Telephone Visiting Society Fundraiser Tea on May 29^th. 2010 Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors President Lynda Avis looked after the Silent Auction, Board Member Sally Monteith and some of our members offered their help for this event, pitching in where necessary.

We thank all that helped and attended this event and made it a fun and successful afternoon.

Dr. John Black on Renaissance Art	Marco Ponti-Sgargi on the Italian language	Ms. Shawn Kilner on Mediterranean cruises
Chef Bruce Chandler and assistants	Pat Foley helping set up	The audience