Activities

Below are some examples of the activities available. For current information, please check out the monthly newsletter (for members only) or email us at info@cowichanvalleynewcomers.com.

Arts About Town:

This is an email sent monthly to subscribers that advises members about cultural events such as music, theater, and films throughout the Cowichan region.

Bridge:

We currently have some Bridge classes, this may change over time.

Cycle Paths:

Bike groupThis group is open to all members interested in cycling with either classic or e-bikes.

Corks, Caps & Quaffing:

Corks Caps & Quaffing (CCQ) is dedicated to providing education to its members about local wines, beers, ciders and spirits. Events will consist of visits to wineries, breweries and distilleries as well as events in members’ homes.

Host a TGIF:

TGIF is an informal social gathering held once a month on a Friday evening at a member’s home. Attendees are asked to bring an appetizer to share and their own beverage.

Lunching Out:

Lunching Out is usually on the last Friday of the month. This event is an opportunity to explore a variety of different restaurants in the Valley.  The organizer selects a different locale each month.

Book Clubs:

Book clubWe have several chapters of a very active book club, who socialize and discuss that month’s book. Some chapters prefer reading fiction books, while other chapters prefer to read about history, autobiographies, biographies, science, technology, travel and good fiction. Some groups are open to men and women, and the others are women only.
Sometimes the chapters can’t accept new members until volunteers are found to open up a new chapter.

Hiking:

Hikes are on the second Wednesday of each month and are open to all members. The hikes are of varying difficulty and are 2-3 hours long. Guests are welcome and they will be required to sign a waiver.

Walkie Talkies:

Walking GroupThis group meets every Friday throughout the region for a less strenuous hiking or walking activity on relatively flat trails of about 2-3 km.

Crazy Crafters:

This group meets twice monthly to work on their own crocheting, knitting, cross stitching, quilting, embroidery, and other handicrafts with an occasional group activity.

Literary Puzzlers:

This group meets the first Wednesday of the month to swap books and puzzles and to socialize. It is a friendly morning coffee group, not a book nor a puzzle playing group and everyone is welcome.

Golfing:

This is a seasonal activity. We play at various golf courses.