Past Events
Annual General Meeting - May 7th, 2026 - Kelowna Springs Golf Course
Venue
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Kelowna Springs Golf Club Kelowna
42 members were in attendance for a delightful BBQ buffet lunch, with another sunny day at the golf course. Status reports for club activities, budget, corporate subsidy challenges, membership, website and facebook group were presented. Upcoming event plans were addressed by the Directors. There was a discussion around the benefits of adding our own Facebook group page to facilitate member connections.
Vernon Christmas Dinner - Dec 17
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Eclectic Med
14 members got together at one of their favorite spots for a festive dinner.
South Okanagan Fall Event- Oct 29
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Gasthaus On The Lake, Peachland
A nice road trip lunch was enjoyed by 9 members.
Kelowna Fall Event- Oct 22
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Moxies Kelowna
20 members attended, enjoying extensive menu selections, starting with a choice of soup or salad and finishing with a choice of desert. There was a private room set aside for us that allowed for a cozy atmosphere and a chance to get caught up with friends.
2024
Annual General Meeting
Kelowna - September 18th
Venue
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Kelowna Springs Golf Club Kelowna
37 members attended and enjoyed another wonderful buffet lunch with a sunny view of the golf course. Status reports for club activities, budget, membership, website and facebook group were presented.. Upcoming event plans were addressed by the Directors.
Light Lunch, Vineyard Tour & Tasting - June 9
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Echo Ridge Vineyard
20 members enjoyed a wonderful vineyard tour, wine tasting and a light lunch all generously hosted by members Eric Hoffman and Echo Enns.
South Okanagan Spring Event- May 28
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The Black Antler 215 Winnipeg St. Penticton
11 South Okanagan members out for lunch..9 of the Vernon members enjoyed a dinner out.
Vernon Spring Event- May 22
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BNA Brewery 1714 Kalamalka Lake Rd
9 of the Vernon members enjoyed a dinner out.
Kelowna - Spring Luncheon - May 6
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Turtle Jack's 2569 Dobbin Rd., West Kelowna
26 Members got together for a great meal and conversation
Vernon - Christmas Dinner - Dec 19
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Eclectic Med 2915-30th Ave. Vernon
12 Members enjoyed a festive dinner at Eclectic Med
Kelowna - Christmas Lunch - Dec 3rd
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Porter's #101-1851 Kirschner Rd., Kelowna
An engaging group of 27 members got together at Porter's to enjoy a wonderful buffet lunch and get caught up with old friends and to meet some of the newer members.
Penticton - Fall Dinner - Oct 24th
Venue
Garden House 610 Main St. , Penticton
2024
Annual General Meeting
Kelowna - Oct 3rd
Venue
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Kelowna Springs Golf Club Kelowna
45 members attended and enjoyed a wonderful buffet lunch with a panoramic view of the golf course. Status reports for club activities, budget, membership, website and facebook group were presented. Darcy Reiter replaces Paul Kemppainen as Treasurer. Sylvia Jurys steps down after 5 years as Kelowna Director. Anne Dowdell assumes the role. Marilyn Kandt fills the vacant Kelowna Director position. Upcoming event plans were addressed by the Directors.
Kelowna - Summer Lunch - June 27th
Venue
Kelowna Springs Golf Club 480 Penno Road Kelowna
Vernon - Spring Dinner - June 26th
Venue
Masiero Pizzeria #105 3301-30th Ave., Vernon
South Okanagan - Spring Lunch - June 19th
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Frog City Cafe, 351 Linden Ave., Kaleden
Kelowna Festive Lunch - December 7th
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Basil & Mint 3799 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna
South Okanagan - Fall Lunch Oct 17th
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Wild Ginger 340 Main St., Penticton
Kelowna - Oct 5th
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Harvest Golf Club Kelowna
Status reports for club activities, budget, membership, website and facebook group were presented. Steve Foord steps down as President and Christina Murray assumes the role. Rick Dowdell is now the VP and Membership coordinator, vacating a Kelowna Director position that is now open.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery - Private Winery Tour & Tasting June 28th
Venue
Event
Summerhill Pyramid Winery - Robert Bateman Gallery - 4870 Chute Lake Rd., Kelowna
A private tour of the pyramid and production area with a wine tasting and a local meat and cheese display
Penticton - Luncheon June 28th
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Sociale on Lakeshore - 950 lakeshore Dr. W. Penticton
Vernon - Spring Dinner June 14th
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Cactus Club - 5600 Anderson Way, Vernon
Kelowna - Spring Luncheon May 23rd
Venue
Kelowna Yacht Club - 1370 water St., Kelowna
Vernon - Dec 14th Christmas Dinner
Venue
Earl's 101-3101 BC-6, Vernon
Kelowna - Dec 6th Christmas Luncheon
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Basil & Mint 3799 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna
Penticton - Oct 29th Fall Event - Dinner and show
Venues
Kelowna - Oct 6
2022
Annual General Meeting
Venue
Time
Summary
Harvest Golf Club Kelowna
Registration / cash bar at 11:30 AM, Lunch 12:30 - 2:30 PM
50 members attended a great lunch, with club updates from Steve Foord (President), Christina Murray (Membership & VP), Paul Kemppainen (Treasurer) & Rick Dowdell (Webtech)
Penticton - Sept 14th Lawn games and BBQ
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Lakeshore Towers, 75 Martin Street
6 members enjoyed a great time around the pool, capped off with a BBQ
Kelowna - July 19th Happy Hour Casual drop in
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Mission Tap House 3110 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna K.L.O. and Lakeshore, beside the Shell gas station
6 Kelowna club members took advantage of the happy hour and enjoyed some beer, wine and munchies on a hot day.
Vernon - July 18th Informal tour of Vernon Airport
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An informal tour of Vernon Airport, including a look at amateur-built aircraft under construction
Vernon - July 12th Happy Hour Casual drop in
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Review
Martens Brew Pub
A nice crowd of 7 turned out for this event at the popular Martens Brew Pub.
2022
Spring Events
Kelowna - June 13
Venue
Time
19 Okanagan Bar and Grill at 2 Eagles Golf Course
Lunch at 11:45 AM
Vernon - June 7
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Time
1913 Restaurant at the Vernon Golf Club
Dinner at 5:30 PM
South Okanagan - May 28
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Time
Evening at the Dream Cafe (http://thedreamcafe.ca)
Dinner at 6:00 PM - Entertainment at 8:00 PM