Vancouver Branch Ski Day – Tuesday 4 March 2025
We are all set for a great RMC Vancouver Branch Ski Day on Tuesday March 4th (scheduled to try and avoid both weekends and BC school breaks). For those not inclined to ski, an equivalent village strolling/shopping day is available. The highly acclaimed Audain Art Gallery is across the road from our Après location. There is skating at the Whistler Olympic Plaza, with low admission and rental fees (free loan of helmets and skating aids). The Lost Lake Nordic Trails are also in walking/free shuttle bus distance, (they normally have groomed flood lit trails, a couple of warming huts and a day lodge with shop/rentals/snacks/washrooms but this is all weather/conditions dependant).
For skiing and snowboarding, we will convene at 10:30 am at the Rendezvous Café which is in the Rendezvous Lodge (Top of Blackcomb Gondola). Aim for the tables just to the right of the main door as you enter (by the black bear). Look for Dave Blake-Knox or Dana Vanier (who has graciously offered to provide back-up for Dave).
Parking: If you are taking a car, you could park it in Blackcomb Lot #6 or #7. After skiing you can go back to your car, change into more comfortable clothing (footwear particularly), walk back to the Excalibur Gondola mid station, enjoy our Earl’s après and then before 1830 hrs take the gondola back up to your car. Alternatively, we would recommend the pay parking lots close to Earl’s. #1, #2 or even #3 ($14 day or $3 hourly) …. Parking is free after 5:00 pm until 3:00 am at which time it is not allowed.
For those that do not have WB or Vail Epic Passes, you might try asking some of our members if they have any Ski With A Friend (SWAF) or Buddy pass availability (both the season’s pass holder and guest need to go together to guest services to get those and this can be done prior to the day of skiing). WB information is that Buddy/SWAF passes are currently $197 CAD whereas Cdn/US Military/Veteran rate is $186. Both prices are before taxes. Note that there may be some variation in price due to when during the year the season’s pass holder paid for the pass in question.
After an enjoyable day on the slopes, David Blake-Knox has organized a wrap-up gathering starting at about 3:00 PM at Earl’s in the Village ( along the Village Stroll – opposite Mongolie Grill, above Shoppers Drug Mart). David has arranged a private reception room for us (aka VIP Room) that afternoon at the back of Earl’s. We will be able to enjoy our company and partake of Happy Hour drinks/eats until 5:00 pm. You can find more Earls information on their web-site and also the Happy Hour menu. Earls does have a “ski-lock” rack outside
We would appreciate it if you could indicate your intention to join us. RSVP to both [email protected] and [email protected] .
Looking forward to seeing you out on the mountain.
VAC Regional Outreach Day – 4 March 2025
All Veterans deserve support. As the fastest growing group of Veterans, we want every woman Veteran to know that they are not alone. We’re here to support.
Recognizing the barriers women Veterans experience accessing certain services and benefits, on March 4, we are hosting a VAC Regional Women Outreach Day as part of Honouring Her Service week.
Across Canada, women Veterans and still-serving members will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with women staff to discuss their claims, how to access VAC benefits and register for a My VAC Account on-site.
Request an appointment online: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/vac-request-person-appointment include Women Outreach Day in the “additional information” section of the form.
Vancouver Island Branch March Luncheon – THURSDAY, 06 Mar 2025 – Bay Street Armoury – 1100 for 1200
The Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club is pleased to welcome members and guests to its March Luncheon. Luncheons are held at the Bay Street Armoury in the 5th (BC) Field Regiment Officers’ Mess and the Currie Room.
Registration: Contact Willy by telephone (+1(250)889-3210) or email ([email protected]). DO NOT PAY FOR THE LUNCH UNTIL YOU’VE RECEIVED A POSITIVE CONFIRMATION FROM WILLY (by phone or email). (Let Willy know of any special dietary needs.) While we appreciate knowing who’ll be attending the meet’n’greet, no-notice drop-bys are welcome for those not partaking of the meal.
DEADLINE FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE LUNCH PORTION: NOON (1200) MONDAY, 03 Mar 2025.
Your Executive has had a heart-to-heart with the caterer and we’ve managed to reduce our cost and pass on that saving to you!
Cost: $35, payable to the Treasurer in advance by Interac eTransfer (preferred) or at the door (cash, cheque, or Interac eTransfer) ONLY for those who have registered with WIlly for the catered lunch portion. (For Interac eTransfer, send your funds to [email protected] — note, and include, the “dot/period” in the middle of that email address!) Remember to include a message in your payment as to who it’s from and what it’s for, including how many.
There MAY be a SPEAKER after the meal. Details are being worked out and we will know for the reminder announcement next week.
When: THURSDAY, 06 Mar 2025, 1100 (Meet’n’Greet) for 1200 (Hands to Dinner) — The bartender remains on duty throughout the lunch, for those who’ve not subscribed for the catered lunch.
Where: Bay Street Armoury, 5th (BC) Field Regiment Officers Mess (Meet’n’Greet) and Currie Room (Lunch)
Who: Members of VIECC and their guests. Spouses/ partners are always welcome. (Reminder: If one is a LIFE member of the Parent Club, you are automatically a member of VIECC.)
Dress: Blazer and Ex-Cadet tie/ascot/scarf are preferred and we’ll be happy to see you as you are, regardless. Nametags are appreciated. (If you’ve not got one and want one, send an email to the Secretary, Tony Brooks, at [email protected].) Please remember that we’re guests in an Officers Mess.
Parking: Plenty of parking is available in the Armoury parking lot off Field Street.
More details are available on the tab above, “General Luncheon Details” (e.g., https://wp.me/p4jpwh-19A).
PLANNING NOTICE: The following luncheon and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in the Bay Street Armoury on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
Invitation to attend RMC’s annual Haycock Lecture 2025 March 5 2025/ Invitation à assister à la Conférence annuelle Haycock du CMR 2025
The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) War Studies Programme invites you to attend this year’s annual Haycock Lecture on World War 3.0. This year guest speaker Dr. Lynette Nusbacher will lend insight into the near future of multi-domains warfare in multiple theatres across the spectrum of conflicts.
// Le programme des Études sur la guerre du Collège militaire royal du Canada (CMR) vous invite à assister à la Conférence annuelle Haycock 2025 sur la Guerre mondiale 3.0. Cette année, la conférencière invitée est Lynette Nusbacher(PhD). Elle donnera un aperçu de l’avenir proche de la guerre dans des multi-domaines sur des théâtres multiples à travers le spectre des conflits.
The lecture will take place on the RMC campus, Currie Hall on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 5 p.m.
For those unable to attend in person, the Annual Haycock lecture will be broadcast live using Zoom Click here
//La conférence aura lieu sur le campus du CMR, pavillon Currie, le mercredi, 5 mars 2025 à 17:00h. Pour ceux qui ne peuvent pas assister en personne, la Conférence annuelle Haycock sera diffusée en direct via Zoom (cliquez ici).
London, UK Alumni Mixer – Saturday 8 March 2025
Alumni and friends of Canada’s Military Colleges are invited to join us for a mixer on Saturday, March 8 from 14:00 – 16:00 at a venue near Waterloo Station.
To RSVP or for more information, please email Brendan at [email protected] today!
Chapitre Québec Events 2025
Our monthly lunches at the Officer’s mess of La Citadelle de Québec: 11h30 to 14h00
- 12 mars 25
- 16 avril 25
- 14 mai 25
- 11 juin 25
- BBQ at Le Cercle de la Garnison on August 6, 2025 (11h30).
Atlantic Branch Events 2025
Luncheon – Royal Artillery Park Officers’ Mess Halifax (unless otherwise noted)
- Wednesday March 19
- Tuesday April 15
- Tuesday April 29 Luncheon – Annapolis Mess 14 Wing Greenwood
- Friday May 16
- Tuesday June 17
- Tuesday September 23
- Friday October 17
- Tuesday November 25
- Holiday Reception December 29 -Royal Artillery Park Officers’ Mess Halifax
Stories Inspire Passion event featuring Kate Armstrong – March 29 2025
Stories Inspire Passion is returning to the Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort on Saturday, March 29th. The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson & District (CFUW) is hosting its fourth fund raising and social event to recognize and celebrate the collective spirit of the women who live in the Kootenays. People who have attended previous SIP Talks keep asking, “When is CFUW going to host another event?”
If you love to hear how people find their passion and live it daily, then you will want to come to SIP Talks: Stories Inspire Passion. The proceeds from the event go toward the CFUW Nelson & District Scholarship Fund. The club has been awarding scholarships to young women in the community for more than 50 years.
The 2025 impressive line-up of speakers:
Kate Armstrong – award-winning author of her memoir, The Stone Frigate: The Royal Military College’s First Female Cadet Speaks Out, avid sailor/yachtsperson
Katrine Conroy – one of B.C.’s first female power engineers, represented the West Kootenays as MLA from 2005 to 2024
Slava Doval – passionate, lifelong dance artist, choreographer and instructor
Cheryl Dowden – social justice advocate, Executive Director of ANKORS, community leader supporting vulnerable populations
Lena Horswill – retired Executive Director for Nelson Community Services, active volunteer for various Boards, immigrated to Canada at age 25 to work for CUSO
Laura Landsberg – a rare vocalist who can cross all genres, highly respected member of the music community, 20 years vocal instructor at Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program.
Andrea Fox – certified nature-based therapist, environmental activist, outdoor educator and founder of Elemental Journeys.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort. Doors open 3:30. Program begins at 4:00. Tickets are $70.00 and are on sale at Otter Books or online at https://Siptalks2025.eventbrite.ca
Tickets include a beverage and appetizers, and of course, inspirational stories. If you would like to sponsor someone to attend, please let us know. Or, if you want to attend and need a ticket, contact us at [email protected] – limited sponsored tickets are available.
We acknowledge and champion the many businesswomen in the community who support our event, and in particular, this year’s sponsor Fern Sabo from Spring Creative Inc., “Helping businesses thrive”.
For more information see event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFUWNelsonandDistrict
Visit our website https//nelsonbc.wixsite.com/CFUW
RMC Hockey Awards and Graduation Banquet – Saturday 5 April 2025
Toronto Branch Events
AGM and Dinner – 25 April 1800 and 1900 – RCMI Toronto