Craig Bay is known for its generous spirit! As usual, the Craig Bay Beach Club supports two local gift-giving programs at Christmas - to help make the season special for those who are struggling in the Oceanside / Nanoose community: The SOS Angel Tree Program (supports children and families) & the Nanoose Elf Program (supports seniors). Please read the details for each program below. The SOS Angel Tree gifts can be dropped off at [...]
Save The Date! Tuesday, December 6th 7 – 8 pm on the Lower Beach Club Patio Get into the Holiday Mood! 'Caroling with the Choristers' Come and Enjoy... ~ Hot Chocolate ~ Marshmallows + Cookies ~ With your neighbours! Sponsored by
Our special guests: The talented singing group “Oceanside A Cappella”, directed by Rosemary Lindsay. The Craig Bay Choristers “Look Toward Christmas” SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN US! We are delighted to be back to Knox Church with a program of Christmas and winter themed music to celebrate the season, including an original composition by our very own Ron Klusmeier. Under the direction of Lonnie Moddle, and with Ron at the keyboard, The [...]
Artists' Corner: MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR PHOTOS MAUREEN MAITLAND “DEER SENTINEL” This strikingly beautiful and inquisitive deer greeted me at the door of our summer cabin at Shawnigan Lake; perhaps thinking, "What are you doing here?". IAN MAITLAND “ISLAND PEARL AT SIDNEY SPIT” This is one of my favourite places to moor our boat, and this vista is [...]
Welcoming all Craig Bay Artists, from the experienced to the novice: Do you work with fabric – weaving, quilting or collage? Do you draw or paint with pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolours, acrylic or oils? Whatever your medium……. GET CREATIVE WITH COLOUR Submission Deadline: December 2nd at 12:00 Noon (see submission procedures below) Successfully Selected Work will require preparation for wall hanging. A POTPOURRI OF ART will open January 6th (3-5pm). For further information [...]
A few months ago, a Shorehaven resident was walking her dog in the middle of the day along the NW Bay trail across from the Onyx when she encountered a large cougar straddling the trail in front of her only a few yards ahead. Fortunately, her dog stayed still and quiet and the cougar moved on without incident. Another reminder that we live close to lots of forest cover for the various wild animals in [...]
Just a reminder to all residents that may not have joined yet...this online group is a great way to connect with a larger group within the strata .... there are now over 340 residents who are members! To join the group, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CBBuySell/ (you must have a Facebook account to access this). Then click on the blue button that says + Join Group. This is a private group that does require members to be [...]
We are so fortunate to have a ‘residents use only’ library here in Craig Bay. We are also very fortunate to have so many books donated by a community who loves to read and to share as well as having a qualified librarian to organize and keep the library in order. However, some of our residents are new and others don’t like to read signs, notes, memos, etc. regarding how the library is [...]
Recap: Craig Bay Charity Golf Classic 2022 Perfect weather greeted 80 golfers who teed of on Sunday, August 28th for the 6th annual CBCGC at Qualicum’s Memorial Golf Course. After 9 holes of golf and lunch at Thalassa, the next stop was an evening get together arranged by Carol at our Craig Bay clubhouse. Players and many non-golfers were treated to a variety of cakes, cookies, and refreshments. Our event partner, the CB Fall [...]
SPOOKY !! October means Hallowe’en, so the next issue of Craig Bay Travellers will feature all things eerie and spooky. From ossuaries to mummies, witches to vampires, ghosts to goblins, please share your spooky travel experiences or photos for your October newsletter. Send your (not too) ghoulish photos or reminiscences to cbtravellers@hotmail.com by Monday, September 26th, 2022.
