Stephen Webb, a long-time Club member and regular attendee of the Billiard Room, unfortunately lost his battle with lung cancer and passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 21, 2022. In Mr. Webb’s memory, his wife Barbara and good friend Brian W. Johnson (both Club members) have initiated a special memorial fund …
This is the final event in our year-long celebration of 150 years since the union of British Columbia with Canada. Drawn from the Club’s art collection, each of the 16 works has been selected to represent a decade in the 150 years since 1871. 150 YEARS OF ART: 1870-1880 Lake and Stream Pen and ink on paper, …
In July 2021 we mark 150 years since BC joined Canada, we are planning some activities to commemorate the event, and below is some history of The Union Club as part of the union with Canada discussions. STORY OF THE “UNION” IN THE UNION CLUB – CHAPTER 2. BATTLE OF THE CLUBS: CONFEDERATION ON THE …
In celebration of the International Day of Light 2021, Club member Natasha van Bentum has put together an informative website as an introduction to the topic of “Solar Winds”. This website is for people of all ages who are looking to learn more about solar physics. While admittedly “basic” (from the website creator herself), this …
In July 2021 we mark 150 years since BC joined Canada, we are planning some activities to commemorate the event, and below is some history of The Union Club as part of the union with Canada discussions. STORY OF THE “UNION” IN THE UNION CLUB CHAPTER 1.CONFEDERATION ON THE ROCKS: FOUNDING OF THE UNION CLUB …
Union Club member Henri van Bentum is proud to announce that the previously announced quartet of children’s books is now a quintet! Mr. van Bentum has released his fifth children’s book! Henri’s charming new children’s fable is titled “Three Mermaids’ Escapades in the Coral Reef and Kelp Forest” In this fable, we meet Poseidon, Lord …
Have some shopping left to do? The AGGV Gallery Shop has a great selection of gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Items include; local handmade pottery, jewelry, woodcraft, glass art, textiles, books, exhibition catalogues, magazines, posters, art cards, home goods, stationery, puzzles, children’s games and toys and a beautiful selection of holiday ornaments and decorations. The Gallery Shop works …
It is with deep sorrow that we are forced to announce the sudden passing of our baby brother Kirby William Howard. He left this world on October 21, 2020, in Victoria, British Columbia. Kirby was a kind, sweet soul who was loved and cherished by many. He was born in Montreal, Quebec and moved to …
Past President Edward Kisling is now a published author! During COVID-19, Ed found himslef with extra time on his hands and decided to craft a children’s book featuring his grandsons, Arlo and Oliver! “Join Arlo and Oliver as they take you on a tour of their farm where they do goat yoga. You can practice …
A Message from Our Friends at BC Parks Foundation… PROTECTING WEST BALLENAS ISLAND (click to open) West Ballenas Island is an undeveloped 100-acre island gem floating in the Salish Sea – one of BC’s most threatened environments. Listed as one of the top ten most biodiverse sites in the Gulf Islands, West Ballenas is home to …
