WELCOME TO QUALICUM BEACH & AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB
Our purpose is to help newcomers to the Oceanside* area meet people, make new friends, and find meaningful ways to engage with the community. We do this through monthly meetings, organized social events, and regular activities such as walking, golfing, art, book groups, and more. Please see the links at the top of the page for more information.
*Bowser, Coombs, Deep Bay, Errington, French Creek, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Bay, Qualicum Beach and more.
Our regular monthly meetings are held at 10:00 am on the second Tuesday of each month, at St. Stephen’s United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. Each month we have speakers, door prizes, opportunities to sign up for activities and events. This is a wonderful chance to meet fellow newcomers. Come check us out – everyone is welcome!
Active members can access the Events and Activities by attending monthly meetings or through the links at the top of the page.
JOIN OR RENEW ONLINE
PLEASE NOTE: Membership fees for 2026 are now due. If you would like to join or renew, please pay $20 by e-Transfer to: membership@qbnewcomers.org.
PLEASE SEE: Important Membership Update Below
You can join or renew in person at a monthly meeting OR through our online registration system. Once you have joined, you will be eligible to participate in all our events and activities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See upcoming Events here. Click here for the latest!
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
We have established a private Facebook group – Qualicum Beach Newcomers – where members can share memories, experiences, news, photos and community tips with each other. Members can request to join our FB Group here.
MEETING SCHEDULE:
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Starting time: 10 am
St. Stephen’s United Church
150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach
AUGUST SPEAKERS AND CLUB OF THE MONTH:
Speaker #1: JoAnne Dunderdale – Retired RN and Manager with Island Health
Navigating the Home Care and Long Term Care systems in Island Health. In my experience, I found that many people were delaying accessing these services until late in their health journey. They may have been in denial or simply didn’t understand the services available and how to access them. I know that many newcomers may be from out of province or from other areas of BC. These services are different in each province.
Contact: JoAnne – Jo@dunderdale.ca
Charity: Randy Richardson – Bio Blitz
Provides newcomers a chance to learn about nature in their new home. A fun outing that gives newcomers a chance to work and learn together and get to know their fellow newcomers
It is an activity that can be tailored to those with mobility issues who couldn’t manage a long hike
We would be helping our local Biosphere Reserve.
Contact: Randy – richardsonrandolph@gmail.com
Charity: Bev Shaw – Qualicum Curling Club
Bev will be providing information on their September curling start up program.
Contact: Bev – Qualicum Curling Centre
SEPTEMBER SPEAKERS AND CLUB OF THE MONTH:
Speaker #1: Suzanna Bernard – Parksville Arbutus Toastmasters Club
Informing newcomers about the positive aspects Toastmasters could bring into people’s life. Our club helps people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. From young professionals to experienced managers to those seeking personal growth, you’ll find a warm, supportive group that shares your goals.
Contact: Suzanna – Suzanna Bernard
Charity: Rob Duncan – Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre
The purpose of the Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre is to:
- Provide year round programs and activities to meet the recreational, cultural and social needs of the members
- Provide settings in which seniors may feel at home among other members, where they can participate in activities
Qualicum Beach Seniors Activities Centre
Contact: Rob – Rob Duncan
Charity: Jan Taggart – ECHO Players
Presentation on the Village Theatre for the 2026/2027 season to promote their first show, The Last Frontier. A Canadian musical by Michael Armstrong with music by Beth DeVolder.
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:
The Executive would like to inform members of a special resolution that was unanimously passed at our recent AGM on April 12th.
Here’s what’s changing:
- Our membership expiry date will move from April 30th to December 31st in order to align membership renewals with our financial year-end and the calendar year.
- Current members whose memberships expire on April 30, 2026, will have the option to renew for the “short year” from May 1 to December 31, 2026. Membership fees for this period will be reduced to $20 to reflect the change.
- Newcomers who have complete their third year of membership will have the option to extend their membership to December 31, 2026.
- Members who joined before April 12, 2026, will also have the option to extend their three-year membership by an additional eight months.
- If you have already paid your 2026 membership in advance, there will be no refund for the $5 difference, as payment was made under the previous membership structure.
- If you paid between January and April 2026 – you do not need to pay again. You are paid up until December 21, 2026.
Memberships can be renewed online or at the monthly meeting, held on the second Tuesday of each month.
If you have any questions, please email membership@qbnewcomers.org.