Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association ( PGOSA) www. pgosa.org
PGOSA is dedicated to helping Parksville and surrounding area seniors maintain an active, healthy and fun lifestyle
March 2016 Newsletter
PGOSA memberships for 2016. Available at the Oceanside Place Arena, every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. unless there is a holiday. Just a reminder that there will be no Pgosa table on March
25, and 28 which is Easter weekend.
Presidents Message. Be Active – Be Involved!
Don’t forget the AGM on April 13, 2016, 1:00 pm at the Parksville Curling Arena, our new home. There will
be a Demonstration of CPR and a conversation regarding the Changing of Directors and their Roles in PGOSA.
A new Recognition Ceremony and Awards night has been proposed for May. Also,
soon, in PGOSA Newsletter you will be reading profiles of long standing PGOSA members on-line at
www.pgosa.org.
President:
Brian Ball 250 240 0007.
Sign up for 2016 IF YOU HAVEN’T SIGNED UP YET at the Oceanside Place Arena.
Volunteer Opportunity: Oceanside Special Olympics is looking for Track and Field coaches and assistance to
help Special Olympians prepare. An 8 week commitment starting middle April is requested. Contact Martin for
more details -- 250-586-5803
Pickle Ball: For info contact Jim Cunningham 250-738-0113 or [email protected]
Slo-Mo Paddlers Slo-Mo Paddlers was formed in 2013 to promote interest in all forms of human-powered
boating, to foster friendships among participants, and to provide opportunities to maintain an active, healthy
lifestyle. Individual members volunteer to lead excursions. Two members coordinate communications and
another coordinates trip activities. Planned excursions may be one or more days long and may involve cruising,
exploring, camping, fishing, or skill development, depending on the interests of participants.
Slo Pitch: Slo-pitch registration days are March 4 and March 11 for anyone wanting to play slo-pitch.
You can also pay your
membership dues those days if you have not already done so.
Contacts: [email protected]; Joan Knight (250-248-1292); Cormack Gates (250-752-1129); Johan
Bothma (250-951-0245).
March 2016 Monthly Breakfast
The March, Sunday breakfast will be held on March 20th, at 9:30, at Thalasis restaurant in Qualicum
Beach. This is a buffet, and the price will be $11.95, plus tax.
This will be the last buffet for Thalasis, as they are going to their menus, from now on.
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Kerry's Car and Truck Centre on Island Hwy give PGOSA members a 15% discount on their automotive repairs.
Show him your PGOSA membership receipt
Island Living Coupon Books are available at a cost of $25.00. Purchase at PGOSA table.
Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association ( PGOSA) www. pgosa.org
PGOSA is dedicated to helping Parksville and surrounding area seniors maintain an active, healthy and fun lifestyle
Please make your reservations by Friday, March 18th, in the a.m., so as I can give them the final count. Look
forward to seeing you there, any questions please contact: Carolyn Welch, 250-248-3983, email
[email protected]
Or sign up at the PGOSA table at Oceanside Arena.”
Ongoing activities:
Card games and more: to May 2016, only on the second tuesday of every month & only once a month at St
Edmund's Church Wembley Rd. Time 2 -5 PM Cost is $4 with coffee & Goodies brought each week on
a volunteer basis. Our introduction each session to Mahjong (American Version ) is now on
our games day list, being taught by fellow Pgosan Brenda Fergusson. All kinds of card games, such
as: cribbage, Mexican Train, scrabble or any new favourite game you would like to introduce. Contact is
Mona Ferguson @ 250-752-7129.
Badminton: Ballenas School, Mondays 7:30 to 9:00 PM, $4.00 Feb. 29, Mar 7, April 4,11,18 & 25
5 pin Bowling: Every Thursday to end of April 2016 at 1:00 pm. Cost 2 games $11.00 + $2.00 shoe rental-Contact Bea Stark at 250-248-8488.
Carpet Bowling: Our newest activity: Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach on Jones Street,
12:45 – 3 PM, Mondays and Wednesdays.. Cost is just $2. Come out for lots of fun and fellowship.
Contact Chris 250-752-7414
Curling: . Call Jim Powell at 250-248-8341 or [email protected] . Curling runs Thursday mornings at the
Parksville Curling Club from 11:00 am to 1:15 pm. Please contact Jim Powell –250-248-8341 or email
at [email protected]
Cycling: Five sessions per week year-round. Starts at 10:00 am (Group 2 and 3)
A faster group starts from Oceanside Arena on Sundays and Wednesdays. Contact: Hilda Emery (250)
468 5779
Intermediate Cycling rides from the Parksville Community
Centre Sunday and Thursday. Contact: Paul Tinney (250) 586-6258 or Gilles Gratton (250) 586-5055
Casual Cycling rides from the Parksville Community Centre Thursday ONLY is for those new to
cycling or those wanting a slower pace. Contact: Gilles Gratton (250) 586-5055
Hiking: Tuesday Trail Explorers. Call Pamela Tindle at 250-752-8349
Hiking: Thursday Trail Hikers. Call Cynthia Robertson at 250-468-9324
Ladies Luncheon: Call Doris at 250- 248-8889 or Rita at 250- 954-3441. Or sign up at the PGOSA Table.
Ladies Luncheon is at Morning Star Golf Course in Parksville. Order off the menu.
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Kerry's Car and Truck Centre on Island Hwy give PGOSA members a 15% discount on their automotive repairs.
Show him your PGOSA membership receipt
Island Living Coupon Books are available at a cost of $25.00. Purchase at PGOSA table.
Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association ( PGOSA) www. pgosa.org
PGOSA is dedicated to helping Parksville and surrounding area seniors maintain an active, healthy and fun lifestyle
PGOSA Pickleball: Indoor mixed doubles play Tuesday evenings, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Ballenas
Secondary School on Pym Road. "Winter 2016 season runs January 5th to April 26th, 2016. March
15th and 22nd sessions are cancelled due to Spring break." There is a $4.00 Drop-in fee.
*Contact:* Garry Kaita 250 468-9105 or [email protected]
Tennis: Year round at the Qualicum Beach Tennis Courts on Veteran’s Way from 9 until noon Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. Some experience required. Tennis membership for new members is $10 for first year
and $5/year thereafter. Contact Edward Gregory at 250-752-7837 or Norm Harder at 250-752-2586
Volleyball Coombs Hall at the Coombs Fairground, every Monday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is
$4.00. Contact:
Ron Neufeld at 250-951-0199 or Bruno Lanter at 250-951-2372
Walking groups:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, contact is Kim and Jill Brown 250-954-3213.
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Walks will start at 9:00 am.
Kim and Jill Brown Phone # is 954-3213
Walking at a slower pace
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30AM.
Check on line for schedule: http://PGOSA.org/walking.htm or contact Ana Brune, 250- 248-9845.
Skating: from 9 to 12 a.m. at the Oceanside Arena. All Pgosans are welcome.
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Kerry's Car and Truck Centre on Island Hwy give PGOSA members a 15% discount on their automotive repairs.
Show him your PGOSA membership receipt
Island Living Coupon Books are available at a cost of $25.00. Purchase at PGOSA table.
Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association ( PGOSA) www. pgosa.org
PGOSA is dedicated to helping Parksville and surrounding area seniors maintain an active, healthy and fun lifestyle
SINGLES ACTIVITIES FOR March
Functions requiring reservations for food, accommodation or travel must be booked ahead of schedule. Please
respond to the contact person by the date listed and advise contact person if you need a ride. Please contact
Margaret Porter 250-586-7332
March Activities
Wed 2nd
Dancing at the Legion in Parksville every Wednesday. Joe will be there and he
is planning on dancing with all singles at least once. If anyone is interested
please call Marg 250-586-7332 to let here know you will be attending. Joe will
be at the door to let you in.
Tues 8th
Birthday Dinner at French Creek Pub, Parksville, at Lee Road 5:30pm . Please
call Ana 250-248-9845 by March 4th if you are planning on joining us. The best
halibut in town.
Wed 16th
Dan Gray Tour Studio, 2:00pm, Dan Gray, a well known pastel and acrylic
artist, has agreed to give us a tour of his studio in Errington. He can
accommodate a dozen, so please call Jill a.s.a.p. if you wish to attend. I will give
you directions closer to the time date. Jill Bennett 250-752-7043 if you are
planning on joining us.
Thur 24th
Thursday March 24th, 2:30pm We will be going to COYOTE"S COFFEE &
TEA #30 1499 Huntley Rd. Parksville, Huntley Rd is on your left just before
Serious Coffee. (turn left off the hwy. at Pioneer fireplace on Huntley Rd. We
will have a vey interesting talk all about the ins and outs of coffee. This is not a
coffee shop as such but a ROASTERY. You can purchase coffee and tea there and
there is a small gift shop. Cash or debit only (no charge cards) Call Jackie at
250 248-0451 to sign up. Promises to be a wonderful, informative afternoon.
Tues 29th
Dinner and Movie, Dinner at Whitespot Restaurant in Woodgrove Mall at 4:30
pm Movie to follow. Please call Pat 250-468-9382 if you are planning on
attending. Sheila has a list of movies showing from the papers and you can
decide what movie you would like to see. Also look up “Movies, Nanaimo “on the
internet and you will find movies playing at the Galaxy and the Avalon.
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Kerry's Car and Truck Centre on Island Hwy give PGOSA members a 15% discount on their automotive repairs.
Show him your PGOSA membership receipt
Island Living Coupon Books are available at a cost of $25.00. Purchase at PGOSA table.
Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association ( PGOSA) www. pgosa.org
PGOSA is dedicated to helping Parksville and surrounding area seniors maintain an active, healthy and fun lifestyle
===================================================================================================
Kerry's Car and Truck Centre on Island Hwy give PGOSA members a 15% discount on their automotive repairs.
Show him your PGOSA membership receipt
Island Living Coupon Books are available at a cost of $25.00. Purchase at PGOSA table.