Probus Vancouver West upcoming events

What Happened to BC’s Once-Proud Forestry Industry? (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Speaker: Russ Taylor, President,

RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL – Wood Business & Market Consulting

From timber cutting and exporting logs, to lumber, panels and wood chip manufacturing, the industry of 2026 is a shadow of its former self. What happened over the past 20 years is a combination of many controllable and uncontrollable factors, but it was fading long before President Trump’s tariffs.

Our speaker will share his expert opinions about what has happened in BC and what factors have slowly strangled our former number one industry. Is there an easy ‘fix’, or a hard one? Russ will share his guess on November 12.

CBC Newsroom Tour #2 (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to offer a second series of 2 CBC newsroom tours to Probus members, on Wednesday November 18 th. There will be 2 tours, one from 10 to 11 am, and the second from 11 to 12 pm. There is a maximum of 10 people for each tour.

CBC has asked people to arrive 15 minutes in advance of each tour. Please wear your Probus name tags. They have also noted there is no storage for personal items, so please keep bags small if needed. The location is wheelchair accessible. There is parking in the area, as well as at the VPL or Queen E Theatre, or take transit.

Location: Broadcast Center 700 Hamilton Street

Cost: This event is free

Guests: Due to the limited space, Guests are not permitted

Contact: Margaret McNeil

If you would like to attend please sign up below for either the 10:00 am tour or the 11:00 am tour

10:00 am Tour Register Here

11:00 am Tour Register Here

CBC Newsroom Tour 10:am #2 (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 18:01:00 GMT

CBC Newsroom Tour 11:00 #2 (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:01:00 GMT

Reifel Bird Sanctuary Tour (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Reifel Bird Sanctuary Tour

Join us for a guided tour of a taxidermy museum followed by a walk with various stops to learn about migratory birds including the Lesser Snow Geese and other waterfowl. Tour is 60-90 minutes and begins at 10 AM. We are confirmed for Nov. 22 nd and hope that 15-30 will register for this interesting activity.

DATE: Sunday, Nov 22 nd at 10:00 AM.

Location: George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Westham Island, Ladner, B.C.

ADDRESS: 5191 Robertson Rd, Delta (allow 40 min via Geo. Massey Tunnel, then River Road to Westham Island)

COST: $8.00 for age 65+ (pay at the Bird Sanctuary)

If you would like to participate in this tour, please register below

Any questions, contact Helen Hutton

I Chaired Canada's Human Rights Tribunal. Here's what I Saw (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Speaker: David Thomas

Thomas Mediations

BC Seniors Advocate (22 Jan 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Note Meeting Date FRIDAY January 22 2027

Speaker: Dan Levitt

BC Seniors Advocate

Bush Pilot to Founder to CEO (11 Feb 2027)

Thu, 11 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Speaker: Danny Sitnam,

Helijet International

March Meeting (11 Mar 2027)

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

April Meeting (8 Apr 2027)

Thu, 08 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

May Meeting (13 May 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 16:30:00 GMT

June Meeting (10 Jun 2027)

Thu, 10 Jun 2027 16:30:00 GMT

July Picnic No Meeting (8 Jul 2027)

Thu, 08 Jul 2027 16:30:00 GMT

No August Meeting (12 Aug 2027)

Thu, 12 Aug 2027 07:00:00 GMT

September Meeting (9 Sep 2027)

Thu, 09 Sep 2027 16:30:00 GMT

October Meeting (14 Oct 2027)

Thu, 14 Oct 2027 17:00:00 GMT

November Meeting (11 Nov 2027)

Thu, 11 Nov 2027 18:00:00 GMT

December Meeting (9 Dec 2027)

Thu, 09 Dec 2027 18:00:00 GMT

No Activities Scheduled (1 Jan 2028)

Sat, 01 Jan 2028 08:00:00 GMT

Supper Club (7 Dec 2050)

Wed, 07 Dec 2050 08:00:00 GMT

Every second month, join other Probus members to dine out at some of Vancouver’s finest restaurants. We’ll choose a restaurant, let you know where and when, and you let us know if you’re available to join and we’ll make the reservation. Multiple tables for 6, and we’ll mix up the seating for each event. Not only will you eat great food, you’ll make great friends. If the numbers permit, we may even grab a private room, and all sit together.

Ladies Who Lunch (8 Dec 2050)

Thu, 08 Dec 2050 08:00:00 GMT

Ladies Who Lunch

Would you like to meet new people? Be part of scintillating conversations? Sample different cuisines? Try new places for lunch? Socialize with other Probus members? Then Ladies Who Lunch is the club for you. We will meet monthly for lunch and conversation at a range of different restaurants.

If you would like to join this club, then click on the link and you will be placed on the list to be contacted by Patti with the lunch details.

Men’s Sylvia Hotel Lunch (8 Dec 2050)

Thu, 08 Dec 2050 20:00:00 GMT

We have formed a second Lunch meeting at 12:00 pm on the last Thursday of each month. This activity is hosted by Peter Kaiser and the lunches will be held at the Sylvia Hotel, English Bay.

If you would like to join us for food and fellowship please register here.

Intermediate Bridge (8 Dec 2050)

Thu, 08 Dec 2050 21:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Bridge

Join us and play bridge once a month in a local church. This group is for players with an understanding of modern bidding conventions and play.

We have now found a room in a local church for our Bridge Club to meet one afternoon a month from 1-4 p.m.

If you would like to participate in the Intermediate Bridge Club, then please Register to be placed on the list and contacted by Wendy.

Book Club 1 (9 Dec 2050)

Fri, 09 Dec 2050 22:00:00 GMT

Probus Book Club

Probus Book Club meets monthly at a member's home to discuss a recent book selection. Books are chosen by the members. The club is limited to 10 members and we can start a second club if we have more members interested.

If you would like to participate in the Book Club, then click on the link below to be placed on the list and contacted by Nancy.

Men’s Milltown Pub Lunch (14 Dec 2050)

Wed, 14 Dec 2050 08:00:00 GMT

A small group of men have been meeting at the Milltown pub in Marpole for lunch after each Probus Vancouver West speaker event and we’d like to extend a welcome to other men to join us. We meet at noon each month following the speaker. Please register to join the Men’s Pub Lunch if you’re interested in food and fellowship and we’ll take care of making the reservation.