Qualicum Beach Area Newcomers' Club

Coffee, Chat & Connect
2024-02-13 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Various Locations
This activity is for men and women looking to meet up on a weekly basis. We hope to encourage a relaxed atmosphere for comradery and building relationships. Weekly the location varies between Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Errington and Coombs.

Golf Group - Ladies
2022-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | British Columbia
Group Coordinators:

Arlene Johnson
Lynn Bury

Newcomers’ Ladies Golf Group plays every Wednesday.
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Our aim is to follow good course etiquette while having fun and getting to know other Newcomers. Foursomes are mixed every week so you can meet as many members as possible.
You can sign up at a Newcomers’ meeting, or click ladiesgolf@qbnewcomers.org and send an email to the Coordinators.
Discounted greens fees:
By using the BC Lung Association golf coupon book (the “Lung Book”), golfers can obtain discounted greens fees. Normally 2 golfers for the price of 1, or 3 golfers for the price of four, depending on the golf-course.
The “Lung Book” advertises discounts at nearly 500 courses in BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Washington State. “Lung Books” are often available at pro-shops; alternatively, they may be obtained by writing or phoning the BC Lung Association directly.
It’s a great deal for the regular golfer! Check it out on-line at www.golfandsave.ca/

Friday Hiking Group
2022-11-25 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | British Columbia
We are a group of people who like to hike, and – no surprise – we hike on Friday. In fact, we hike every Friday morning at 9:30, rain or shine, though we did skip a couple days last winter when all the trails were covered with ice.
While the COVID situation has changed up our normal operating procedures, the format is still pretty simple. The group coordinators send out an email every Monday, describing the week’s hike and providing driving directions to the trail head. Interested hikers must indicate their intent to hike by Wednesday at noon. The coordinators will then arrange groups (up to 6 persons), set start times at 10-minute intervals between 9:30 and 10:00, and advise those specific people. No RSVP is required if you are not interested in hiking that week.
We usually hike for an hour and a half or two hours, and cover 5 to 7 km. It is not a very fast pace, but it is a hike, not a saunter, and there are sometimes steep sections or rough trails with exposed rocks and roots. We advise that everyone wear sturdy shoes and bring poles or hiking sticks when warranted. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
We try to go someplace different every week, though there are some favorite trails, and some trails are worth visiting several times a year because they change with the season. Most of the trails are within about 30 minutes drive from Qualicum Beach, but we sometimes go a bit further afield. Once or twice a year we undertake a more ambitious full-day trip to Mt. Washington, Hornby Island, or the like. While we are operating under the COVID protocols, the trails that we choose will be close to the Qualicum Beach area and allow for proper physical distancing while still providing opportunity to socialize.
Dogs are welcome on most hikes. However, they must always be on a short leash to ensure the safety of everyone on the hike and any wildlife in the area. Notice of dogs not being permitted on a particular hike will be given in the hike description email.
In addition to hiking, we seem to talk a lot. We are more a social group than a serious hiking group; we just find that hiking provides a great activity to do together so that we can get to know each other. We can no longer meet up for coffee after the hikes, but everyone is encouraged to bring drinks and a snack so that the groups can “picnic” along the trail in order to socialize some more.
Safety is a factor in determining the choice of hikes. However, all hikers are ultimately responsible for their own personal safety and comfort. We recommend that all hikers:

Remain with the group until it returns to the point of departure.
Try to maintain the pace of the hike leader.
Assess your personal fitness and suitability for hikes over various types of terrain.
Wear footwear that is suitable for occasional rough or slippery terrain.

In summary, the Friday Hiking Group provides a great opportunity to explore some great trails in the area, get to know some new friends – and get a little bit of exercise.
To join, please sign up at the next monthly meeting held each month on the second Tuesday, or send us an email at fridayhikinggroup@qbnewcomers.org
Friday Hiking Group Coordinator(s):

Jodie LaRiviere

Email: fridayhikinggroup@qbnewcomers.org
List of hikes: Hike Descriptions – 2020
List of hikes: List of Hikes 2017

lighthouse walk

Mt. Washington – February 2014

Rogers Creek

Englishman River Estuary
