Peninsula Newcomers Club


Welcoming women to our community since 1987

Welcome to the Saanich Peninsula!

Since 1987 the Peninsula Newcomers Club (PNC) has helped women settle in to their new community on the Saanich Peninsula.  From regular indoor and outdoor social activities to special functions, we offer something for every taste.  So explore these pages and find out how the PNC can help you fall in love with your community and all it has to offer.  The Peninsula Newcomers Club is active from September to June, with many activities continuing through July and August.




Wednesday December 18, 1:30 at the Mary Winspear Center

It's a great time to get together and celebrate the holiday season!  
Let's chat, enjoy some treats and have some fun together.

Food Bank Drive  •  Gift Basket Raffle (proceeds to the Food Bank)  •   Surprises!

This event has reached full capacity - thank you

Please contribute to our Food Bank Drive!


Thanks to everyone for your generous contributions to the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank at our November Luncheon.

We will continue collecting donations at our December Open House on December 18.


These are some of the most needed items:
Canned fruit/vegetables/meat/beans  • Cookies/crackers  • Dry hot/cold cereal  • Rice  • Boost/Ensure  •  Dry soup  • Pasta/pasta sauce 
 Jam  • 
Peanut butter  • School snacks  • Disinfectant wipes • Facial tissue  • Personal hygiene products  • Toilet paper
You can also donate by cheque made out to the Saanich Peninsula Food Bank

Please bring your donation in a reusable bag as they need those too, especially for new recipients.
The Food Bank cannot accept any food donations dated older than 6 months.

Thank You!

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Click here to learn how to choose your funtivities

Seeking Convenors!


We are seeking Convenors/Co-Convenors for the following groups commencing September 2024:


Couples Connecting

C-U Cycling

Wednesday Evening Walkers

Email pnc87.activities@gmail.com if you wish to volunteer


10 Ways to get (and GIVE) more to your PNC!

It is surprising how much time and effort is required to run an organization of 275 members. We need everyone to pitch in and help in some small way. We encourage you to help the PNC by volunteering with us. It is a wonderful way to meet people and become more involved with our organization. Here are 10 possibilities for you to join in and help:

1. lead or co-lead an activity for women to join in

2. help the executive with their administrative duties

3. set up tables and chairs and decorations at monthly meetings

4. host a welcome tea for the brand new members

5. pick up donated baskets at Thrifty’s each month for prize draws

6. compose and send thank you notes to luncheon speakers/ organizations

7. bake your favourite goodies for welcome teas, monthly meetings or other events

9. offer your tech skills to help the executive and/or new members navigate the website

10. greet new members at monthly meetings or events

You may have some other ideas… and we’ll post more ways to volunteer in upcoming newsletters and here on the website.
Thanks in advance  :)
 


Click here to read our membership criteria

Membership criteria is as follows:

a. You reside in the area of British Columbia known as the Saanich Peninsula, which is defined as the municipalities of North Saanich, Sidney, and Central Saanich;

b. You have resided full time on the Peninsula for a period of time of less than three calendar years;

c. Notwithstanding a & b above, the executive has discretion to consider applicants with special circumstances and may allow such applicants to become members. If you feel your circumstances warrant membership and/or you do not live within the specified boundaries of our club, please email peninsulanewcomers@gmail.com for review of your application.


Contact Us

If you have a question, we'd love to hear from you.
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Become a Member

We would love to have you join the group. For information about how to join, please click here.


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Peninsula Newcomers Club, PO Box 2665 | Sidney | BC | V8L 5Y9

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