Activities & Events

Our next meeting will be on

Thursday May 1 2025.

Our speaker will be Jane Hope, who will talk about Alzheimers BC and the work it does to support those suffering from this difficult disease, and also those who do their best to support sufferers.

We will meet at 9:30 am at the Harvest (formerly Maranatha) Church,

6553 Portsmouth Road, Nanaimo, V9V 1A3

ON-GOING

Activities

With 150 members and almost 30 on-going activities, there is something for everyone. Check out our activities list below.

We kindly ask our members to respect the Activity Leaders time and effort. Please call the Activity Leader in advance if you are unable to attend.

  • A lively group meets at the 256 Legion - 1630 E. Wellington Rd, Nanaimo to play darts.

    You don't have to know how to play as we play many different versions depending on the number that shows up.  It is advised that you bring your darts but there are usually extras available.

    Food & drinks are available.

  • First and third Monday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

New activity! Impromptu events

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    If you are interested in attending a concert, theater, movie, outdoor event, new restaurant, or shopping adventure.

    When you sign up for this activity, you will be informed when something comes up.  Or perhaps you want to go and want others to join you..  Those on the list can contact you.

  • Whenever a suitable event takes place!

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

New activity! Darts

New activity! E-bike riding

  • A new activity, social riding in Nanaimo on e-bikes. There are many safe trails we can take, and those hills are less intimidating on an e-bike. We can go weekely or whenever the group decides to ride!

  • Yet to be decided.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Bridge on Monday

  • Friendly, 2-table, Monday bridge. We take turns at each of our homes playing from 1 pm to 4 pm, hosts serve a savoury, a sweet & coffee/tea. It is a great way to keep the brain exercised. We always need spares if anyone is interested.

  • Monday afternoons

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Bridge on Friday

  • We meet every Friday afternoon at 1:00 at bridge member’s homes. Note: We are always looking for spares.

  • Friday afternoons

  • Contact:
    If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Canasta (Ladies)

  • The group is currently full but we always need spares, so if anyone would like to put their name on the spare list. We will have it at the general meeting

  • We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Current Affairs

  • We meet monthly for a vibrant discussion of designated current topics.

    Maximum number of members is 12.
    All are welcome!

  • 10:00 am on the second Wednesday of each month

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Current Events

  • This discussion group meets informally once a month to discuss local, provincial, national, and international issues! New members welcome!

  • Once a month

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Drinks & Snacks

  • A great afternoon of visiting with Drinks & Snacks at Members’ homes.

  • 2nd Saturday of the month September to June, 3 to 5 pm

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Hum & Strum

  • This activity for guitar and ukulele players meets in member homes to sing and play songs from our youth. New pickers welcome!

  • As decided each month.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

In Stitches

  • Our “Stitching” varies between knitting, crocheting, quilting, cross stitch, and even mending and darning!!

  • We meet on the 4th Monday of each month.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Ladies Lunch Bunch

  • Meet at a local restaurant for conversations and a wonderful lunch. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. We meet next on June 19 at Penny’s Palapa at 11:30.

  • The third Wednesday of the month.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Ladies Nine Hole Golf

  • Ladies nine hole golf at Pryde Vista Golf Club

  • Every Monday at Pryde Vista Golf Club starting on April 8th. Tee time is 10:10.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Men’s Nine Hole Golf

  • Mens nine hole golf at Pryde Vista Golf Club

  • Every Wednesday t Pryde Vista Golf Club starting on April 3rd. Tee time is 9:40.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Nine and Dine

  • Nine and Dine occurs monthly. In June we will meet on June 20t at Qualicum Memorial Golf Club.

  • Nine and Dine will start in May. More info will be in next month's newsletter.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Scrabble

  • We are a small group of people who enjoy playing the game of Scrabble. Sadly, we have to limit our numbers as we rotate between houses and not all of us can accommodate more than 8. We usually play one game then have a break for light refreshments and finish by playing another game.

    The competition is lighthearted, though occasionally punctuated with swear words!

    Not all members of the group can attend every session so we welcome people to sign up as “spares”, who could join us when we have a space available.

  • We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, at 1pm.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Classical Music Appreciation

  • Listen to some of the wide variety of music available both as a sound track and increasingly as a video. We choose music that is “accessible” which to us means compositions that sound musical to our ears. Our group of six active members can comfortably accommodate ten.

  • Third Friday of the month in the afternoon

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Bowling 10-pin

  • This activity is finished for this season. It will start up again at the beginning of November

  • This activity is finished for this season. It will start up again at the beginning of November

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Mahjong

  • Learn to play Mahjong or to revisit your skills if you’ve played in the past. This is a fun filled morning of socializing, perhaps some new learning and the opportunity to meet new folks. As we play at the Bowen Centre, you must register there for Mahjong and you must pay a very modest fee which also entitles you to participate in other activities at the Centre.

  • Come and join us on Wednesday mornings at the Bowen Senior Centre from 10:00 - 12:30

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Men’s Weekly Breakfast

  • The Men’s Weekly Breakfast group meets every Tuesday morning at 8:30 at Quality Foods on Turner

    Road. This group has been meeting every week for seven years and currently has nine members. One more would be the maximum number of participants.

    Alternatively, we would be happy to provide advice to anyone interested in starting a new group.

  • Every Tuesday morning at 8:30 at Quality Foods on Turner Road.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Mixed Mexican Train (Dominos)

  • The Probus Mexican Train rules and play method is used. Three couples (6 people) will be assigned to play together for each 6-week period. Play day and time of play will be decided by each group of players to accommodate what works for all. Each couple will volunteer to host the other 4 players rotating to a new host couple each week. We are willing to teach new couples how to play. A couple could be a husband & wife or any two people.

  • As decided by group

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Pub Night

  • There will be no pub night in June, July and August.

  • We will resume in September.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Book and Puzzle exchange

  • Bring your used paperback books and puzzles if you wish to the monthly Probus meeting, where you can leave you books for others to enjoy and browse the offerings to take those you wish to enjoy.

  • Every first Thursday of the month at the regular Probus meeting.

  • Just come to the regular Probus meetings and look for the book table.

Wine Group

  • We meet the third Tuesday of each month to review the theme wine of the month. Our group is currently full with a waiting list.

  • We meet the third Tuesday of each month to review the theme wine of the month. Our group is currently full with a waiting list.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Garden Club

Wine & Dine

  • We meet once a month all over the globe. Hence our name: Global, Gussler's, and Gobblers. Unfortunately we are full.

  • We meet once a month all over the globe. Hence our name: Global, Gussler's, and Gobblers. Unfortunately we are full.

  • We meet once a month all over the globe. Hence our name: Global, Gussler's, and Gobblers. Unfortunately we are full.

Walking Group

  • We walk as a group through the many delightful walks that Nanaimo has to offer.

  • We meet every Thursday (except the first Thursday of the month, when Probus meets) at 10 am at the Maffeo Sutton Park totem pole. We walk for about one hour.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

  • From April through September we arrange visits to the gardens of Probus members.

  • From April to September on days that suit members.

  • If you are interested please email us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com noting the activity or activities you are interested in, and we will get back to you ASAP.

Events

  • Member Meeting

    Meet with other members to hear speaker of the month presentation on the first Thursday of the month. (Except July & August)

Don’t see an activity you’re looking for?

Start your own!

Start your own on-going group event! With approval from our activity coordinator, we love to see our members Get Connected and Stay Connected!

Contact us at harbourcityprobus@gmail.com for more information on events & activities.