Saanich Newcomers' Club
Activities 2011-2012
Please note that unless otherwise stated, activities take place monthly.
CULTURE:
ART IN THE GALLERY
Normally meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m to explore galleries in the region. Coffee/tea and enlightened conversation follow.
Normally meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m to explore galleries in the region. Coffee/tea and enlightened conversation follow.
BOOK CLUB
This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a selected book. There is a different book each time, either fiction or non-fiction.
HERITAGE & ANTIQUITIES
Learn about wonderful historical sites on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Normally led by a guide; entry fees may apply to some of the locations that make Victoria so great. Refreshments often follow.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
(NEW) activity where participants enjoy live performances and meet for refreshments and discussion.
This group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a selected book. There is a different book each time, either fiction or non-fiction.
HERITAGE & ANTIQUITIES
Learn about wonderful historical sites on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Normally led by a guide; entry fees may apply to some of the locations that make Victoria so great. Refreshments often follow.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
(NEW) activity where participants enjoy live performances and meet for refreshments and discussion.
READERS' CHOICE BOOK CLUB
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in a member's home. The hostess has the option of selecting a genre ahead (or not), and each member talks briefly about her choice of book. Refreshments and good conversation!
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in a member's home. The hostess has the option of selecting a genre ahead (or not), and each member talks briefly about her choice of book. Refreshments and good conversation!
DINING:
COUPLES' HOME DINNERS
Members and their partners meet other couples and enjoy home-cooked dinners in small groups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (all contribute). Each couple is expected to host twice a year.
Members and their partners meet other couples and enjoy home-cooked dinners in small groups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (all contribute). Each couple is expected to host twice a year.
COUPLES' RESTAURANT DINNERS
Meets at 6:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Couples enjoy a different restaurant and different dining companions each month (groups of 4 couples).
COFFEE MORNING
Meet for coffee in a different coffee shop just to chat and make new friends on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
SALAD SOCIAL POT LUCK LUNCH
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Meets at 6:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Couples enjoy a different restaurant and different dining companions each month (groups of 4 couples).
COFFEE MORNING
Meet for coffee in a different coffee shop just to chat and make new friends on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
SALAD SOCIAL POT LUCK LUNCH
Please check back to see if this activity is continuing.
SINGLE LADIES' POTLUCK DINNERS
Meets for a social evening at each others' homes on the 4th Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Each member takes a dish and her choice of tipple. If a participant is unable to host she provides a main course more often.
Meets for a social evening at each others' homes on the 4th Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Each member takes a dish and her choice of tipple. If a participant is unable to host she provides a main course more often.
TEA TIME
Meets at 1:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month at one of Victoria's wonderful teahouses for tea, interesting information and conversation. Some places serve a decadent full tea and others offer a more modest one.
Meets at 1:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month at one of Victoria's wonderful teahouses for tea, interesting information and conversation. Some places serve a decadent full tea and others offer a more modest one.
WOMEN'S RESTAURANT GROUP
Enjoy conversation and discover some great restaurants around Victoria at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy conversation and discover some great restaurants around Victoria at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
BRISK WALKERS
1.5 hrs or 7-10 km of energetic walking every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. year round, rain or shine, enjoying sights and chats along the way in different Greater Victoria locations. Finish with coffee at a local shop. Good walking shoes are a must, and some walkers use hiking poles or walking sticks.
1.5 hrs or 7-10 km of energetic walking every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. year round, rain or shine, enjoying sights and chats along the way in different Greater Victoria locations. Finish with coffee at a local shop. Good walking shoes are a must, and some walkers use hiking poles or walking sticks.
GOLF
Join us for 9 holes of golf Monday mornings at a variety of local courses. We play year round and try for tee times starting around 9:30 a.m. After golf, enjoy coffee or lunch. Although some course experience is an advantage, all are welcome.
Join us for 9 holes of golf Monday mornings at a variety of local courses. We play year round and try for tee times starting around 9:30 a.m. After golf, enjoy coffee or lunch. Although some course experience is an advantage, all are welcome.
HIKING GROUP- FORMERLY INTERMEDIATE HIKERS
Hikes are 2-3 hours on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10.00 a.m. and typically end with lunch at a nearby restaurant or pub.. The pace is moderate with stops along the way to take in the view and explore. Everyone is welcome, so invite your spouse, partner or friend. Participants will be asked to lead a hike when they're ready.
MODERATE WALKERS
Sixty minutes at a steady pace followed by refreshments and chat. Walks are on Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
WALK WITH DOGS
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a walk with the dogs, followed by coffee. All are welcome, having a dog is not a requirement!
Hikes are 2-3 hours on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10.00 a.m. and typically end with lunch at a nearby restaurant or pub.. The pace is moderate with stops along the way to take in the view and explore. Everyone is welcome, so invite your spouse, partner or friend. Participants will be asked to lead a hike when they're ready.
MODERATE WALKERS
Sixty minutes at a steady pace followed by refreshments and chat. Walks are on Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
WALK WITH DOGS
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a walk with the dogs, followed by coffee. All are welcome, having a dog is not a requirement!
OTHER INTERESTS:
AFTERNOON BRIDGE
Meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St Aidan's United Church. There is a small initial fee and a small fee to play. An understanding of 5 card American Contract Bridge is required since no lessons are offered.
EVENING MIXED BRIDGE
Held on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m at members' homes. This is a couples' activity for members and their spouse/partner. Each couple hots two or three tables once or twice during the year.
Meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St Aidan's United Church. There is a small initial fee and a small fee to play. An understanding of 5 card American Contract Bridge is required since no lessons are offered.
EVENING MIXED BRIDGE
Held on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 p.m at members' homes. This is a couples' activity for members and their spouse/partner. Each couple hots two or three tables once or twice during the year.
BIRDING
This combined group with SWANS ( one of the alumni groups) meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and is led by a SWANS convener who is a knowledgeable birder from the Victoria Natural History Society.
This combined group with SWANS ( one of the alumni groups) meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and is led by a SWANS convener who is a knowledgeable birder from the Victoria Natural History Society.
GARDEN GROUP- FORMERLY BOTANICAL BELLES
Whether you are a Master Gardener or a beginner this group is for you. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of gardening on the island. A green thumb is not required, and the activities are designed for the group.
Whether you are a Master Gardener or a beginner this group is for you. The group meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. to explore different aspects of gardening on the island. A green thumb is not required, and the activities are designed for the group.
MOVIE GOERS
We meet for company going to the movies. Members will agree on the day and the convener generally selects the movie.
We meet for company going to the movies. Members will agree on the day and the convener generally selects the movie.
STITCH AND CHAT
Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in a member's home for time to work on any type of portable craft while visiting with, and meeting new friends. This group also make excursions to shops in the Victoria area and Salt Spring Island. 
