PGOSA EVENT INFORMATION FOR JULY 2008
Parksville Golden Oldies, Box 957, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2G9
Web site—www.island.net/~pgosa/
NOTE: The Pgosa Base of Operation is now at the Parksville
Community
Park, Picnic Shelter on Friday mornings until September when we move our Pgosa Table back to Oceanside Arena when Skating & Hockey resumes. Horseshoes & Bocce will be a regular Fri morning event starting at 10 A.M. to 12 noon. (Note Change of start time for Bocce & Horseshoes) Drop in Ball will still start at 9 A.M. – 12 noon.. Coffee will be on. There will be a Pancake Brunch & Games Day once a month, starting at the regular time of 9 A.M. to noon.. All tickets, event information & memberships will be available at the shelter from 10 A.M. – 12 noon every Friday.
1. PANCAKE BRUNCH & GAMES DAY- The third one of the season- Fri June 11. Place-
Picnic Shelter, Parksville
Comm
Park. Time-9 A.M.- 12 noon. Horseshoes & Bocce Tournaments
along with Golf Pitching & Fun Slo Pitch Drop in Ball. Cost 3.00-payable at Brunch.(Guests must
be accompanied by a member) Contact Mike Bromley- 250-752-2859. NOTE-Mike & Fem
are looking after the brunch this year again but would like another couple to come along & work
with them on the remaining 2 brunches & learn the ropes in order to take over next spring.
2. PICNIC IN THE PARK- Fri July 18. Time- 3 - 8 P.M. Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Salads & Dessert.
Cost- Members- 5.00. Guests- 7.00. This price is for advance tickets bought at the park on Fri
mornings, or by calling Stan- 250-741-1234, Sheila-250-248-6525 or Judy-250- 954-1761 by July
17th. Tickets bought the day of the brunch is 10.00 each. This is a real fun day with Horseshoes,
Bocce, Golf Pitching, Holy Board etc and topped off with the “Mirimba Band.”
3. FUN SLO PITCH BALL- League play- Mon & Wed with Drop In Fun Ball Fri mornings-9- 12
A.M. Contact Wayne Searle- 250-752-8723.
4. SLO PITCH REG TEAMS-Tues & Thurs –Age 55 + Contact Frank Frawley-250-248-3981.
Age 65 + contact Clarence Murray-757-9218.
5. WALKING GROUP-Mon Wed Fri – all year long. Contact Donna-250-248-2354 or Marj at
250-248-9776 for time & location or check the Web site - www.island.net/~pgosa/ for an undated
monthly schedule.
6. HIKING Tues Highliners- contact Jack Hotson- 250-248-5599 or Jim Morton- 250-248-9066.
HIKING- Thurs Trail Hikers-Contact Len Bradley-250-248-0212. (Both hikes go all year.)
7. CYCLING-We now have 3 sessions per week. Sun- 9:30 A.M. Wed-9:30 A.M. & Wed evening-
6 P.M.. starting at Oceanside Arena. The Wed evening ride is designed to get all beginner cyclists
out that havent been riding for some time and want to get out & get some exercise & enjoy the
company of others. Contact Hilda Emery at 250-468-5779.
8. HORSESHOES- Anyone interested in playing Tues afternoons from 1 – 3 P.M. Place- Picnic
Shelter in Parksville
Community
Park. Contact Randy White at 250-752-5816.
PGOSA SINGLES ACTIVITIES FOR JULY –Contact Stan-1-250-741-1234
July 2 Dinner & a Movie-Dinner at the Lantzville Pub. Call Deanne-250-951-4902 after 6 P.M. for Info.
July 3 Mixer at Q.B Legion 7 – 9 P.M. Pool, Darts, Shuffleboard available. Call Bob- 250-954-1318
July 3 Port Theatre “Celfest” 7:30 for those who purchased tickets in June.
July 10White Water Rafting on Nimpkish
River. Some seats may still be available. Cost about $150 pp
Carpool leaves Parksville at 6 A.M. Call Stan 250-741-1234 or Judy-250-954-1761.
July 17Karaoke, Arlington Pub, Nanoose-7:30 P.M. Call Deanne at 951-4902
July 18Pgosa Picnic in the Park 3 – 8 P.M. The Singles Group is putting on this Pgosa Event. If you can
help with setup, games, food preparation, cooking, serving, or cleanup call Stan or Bev 250-752-5216.
This is a fun Summer Event, barbeque, music, games. $5.00 per member for advance tickets.
July 19Port theatre Matinee-“The King and I”advanced thickets only. Call Jo at 250-248-0382
July 23Golf Tournament at 2 P.M. & Dinner at 5:30. Q.B. Memorial Golf Course. Call Bob at 250-954-1318
July 29GENERAL MEETING OF THE PGOSA SINGLES GROUP, come out & bring your ideas, as we
need more members to help plan and organize group activities. Meet at the Meadows Club Room
at 7 P.M. Coffee & Tea available. Call Jo- 250-248-0382 or Judy-250-954-1761.
July 30Dinner & a Movie – Dinner at Lantzville Pub. Call Deanne at 250-951-4902 after 6 P.M. for info.
UPCOMING EVENTS OF INTEREST.
July 11Dance to the Eldorados at Bradley Centre 8 – 11 P.M. $10.00 pp. Call Judy-250-954-1761
July 11 & 12- Tall Ships will be in Port Alberni
Every Wed evening- Dance to “ Timberline” at Parksville Legion. 7:30 – 10 P.M. By donation.
Note: Anyone interested in the Singles Activities can now go to the Pgosa Website at
www.island.net/~pgosa/ and click on “Singles” for the details.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ALL PGOSANS
Tues Aug 5-12 noon we are hosting a celebration Luncheon & Entertainment for our 90 + members at the
New Q.B. Memorial Golf Club. Everyone welcome. We hope our past Presidents & current Executive members will join us to honor our exceptional members & we welcome anyone who wishes to join the celebration. Cost of lunch is 12.50 & includes your choice of Lasagne & Caesar Salad, Quiche & Salad, or Soup & Sandwich, Coffee, Tea, Punch & Dessert. Please call Barb-250-752-3752 with your choice of menu
to reserve your spot. There is limited seating so please reserve early.
NOTE-Positions needed- Snow Fun Coordinator, Ice Curling Bonspiels, Summer Horseshoes. Contact Richard Young-250-954-2039. Also- Spring Variety Show & Halloween Party-- Contact Sherry Banister- Burton 250-752-0805.
KEEP IN MIND COMING EVENTS FOR AUGUST-
Last Pancake Brunch & Games Day of the Season Friday Aug 8 and BBQ & Games Day for Aug 22 highlights the end of our summer programs before we move everything back to Oceanside Arena when Hockey & Skating resumes.
