PGOSANs are invited to attend our upcoming General Meeting on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm at The Bradley Center, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs.
Come on out and support your hard working Directors as they plan for the upcoming year – 2022. Hopefully COVID restrictions will lessen in the New Year and we can get back to normal operations.
The agenda and more details are available here.
On Saturday October 23, 2021, after many months of organizing, VanIsle Walking Soccer held its second Annual Provincial Invitational Walking Soccer Tourney at Arbutus Meadows Arena in Nanoose, BC.
Representatives from the RDN and the BC Senior Games were on hand and were recognized along with the Organizers for both the Nanaimo and Victoria squads and the owners of the facility. Special thanks to the refs, ref's assistants and our Scorekeeper who ensured a smooth event.
Walking Soccer started organized play in Canada right here in Parksville in March 2016. We had 8 players at our first session. Today, the sport has spread across VanIsle and the Province with teams and leagues forming in many cities and towns. The latest entry is the Victoria organization which is off to a great start as they have access to 1200 Senior Soccer players in the GVA and they are embracing the sport as much more of an aerobic workout than they assumed from the name "Walking" Soccer.
The Tourney games were of a good calibre and were enjoyed by the competitors. Many positive comments have been received from the players who attended.
Your PGOSA squad acquitted themselves very well, going undefeated and untied and only allowed one goal in the round robin en route to winning the Tourney.
We look forward to the continued growth of Walking Soccer and many more fun but competitive Tourneys. Also, as the number of players grows, it is hoped that we can offer both a Competitive and a "Relaxed" form of the sport and allow players to choose the level of competition at which they wish to participate.
A terrific day and congratulations to the PGOSA/VanIsle squad for a job well done.
rj
PGOSA Membership Table
All current memberships expire on December 31 and renewal is a must if you are involved in any PGOSA activity.
The PGOSA Table is now located in the lobby of Oceanside Place on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The reduced membership fee of $5 for the remainder of 2021 began on October 1st. Renewal of membership for 2022 is now available. Registration forms will be available or bring your prefilled one (form).
The PGOSA Table will be open on additional days to accommodate the rush. Check the PGOSA Calendar for updates on the table schedule. Due to other events, the PGOSA table will be closed on the following dates: Friday, November 12th, Wednesday, December 15th and Friday, December 17th.
Snowbirds – please help us out by renewing your membership before you go. Please take the time to drop by and take care of this detail.
Membership Renewal
Can't make it to Oceanside Place Arena? Here are your other options. Membership for 2022 is now available.
Online membership application now available here. (Yes, you can renew for 2022 online.) Your PGOSA membership card will be emailed to you for you to print and keep in your wallet or save and display on your smartphone. You can also choose to have it mailed to you. You can order your PGOSA name badge at the same time.
Mail-in – download the membership form from our website, fill it in, print it off, sign it (2 places), and mail it to us with payment and a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 957, Parksville, V9P 2G9. Your membership card will be mailed to you in the envelope you provide.
Emergency First-Aid with CPR "A" course
PGOSA is pleased that so many activities will have a certified First-Aider on hand after the 2021 First-Aid/CPR course. There are still 2 seats available. Contact Doug Williams if you would like to get or renew your certification.
Emergency First-Aid with CPR "A" course - This fun and interactive 7.5 hour course trains people how to react and improvise when dealing with time priority, life threatening emergencies. This course includes initial assessment, disease prevention, secondary survey, airway obstruction, adult CPR (Level A), as well as the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course will also cover recognition and first-aid treatment for head and spine injuries, shock, heart attack, stroke, heat exhaustion, sprains and strains and diabetic emergencies. Participants spend the majority of the course doing hands on first-aid, and participating in first-aid scenarios. By practicing with scenarios, students gain confidence, learn to improvise, and become better suited to productively react in emergency situations.
Provider – Alert First Aid Instructor – Sabrinna Dupius Location – Bradley Centre 975 Shearme Road Coombs Date – November 6th Time – 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Doors open at 8:30 am. Lunch will be provided.
Fully vaccinated participants only - bring your vaccine passport and photo ID.
Participants
Velma Sproul – Pickleball
Wendy Shaw – Hiking Friday
Pat Shaw – Hiking Friday
Inger Weber
Cynthia Robertson – Hiking Group Thursday
Allison Foot – Hiking Thursday
Lucy Goodbrand – Alpine Hikers (Tuesday)
Jim Powell – Curling, Paddling, PGOSA Table (and just about everything else!)
Kevin Hill-Tout – Advanced Cycling
Sharon Drefs – Advanced Cycling
Rob Ashwell – Cycling
Norma Cameron
Jim Swanson – Paddlers
Pam Swanson – Paddlers
Phylis Hirad – Walking Group
Fred Bonyadi – Walking Soccer
Spot Available
Spot Available
News Flash….
YES!! More Pickleball Play Options
OCEANSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Social Play
October 25th to December 15th
Monday / Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 pm
$5 per session
No Drop In – Registration Only
And
QUALICUM CIVIC CENTRE Intermediate and Above Play
Oct 14th to Dec 16th (excluding Nov 9, 11, 25; Dec 2, 14)
Tuesday / Thursday 2:30 to 4:30
Registration Sign Up Only, No Drop In. Send an email to Velma for further information, and to be added to the Pickleball Play List. A Current PGOSA Membership number is required. See Website for Online Membership, or drop by the POGSA Table at Oceanside Arena, Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m.
Cribbage Update
A few PGOSANs are enjoying playing cribbage on Wednesday afternoons at The Bradley Center from 1:00 to approximately 3:00 pm. We have lots of room for more to join in. If you are a beginner, then we have members who will help you learn and if you are a “card shark” then we have experienced players you will enjoy playing. Cost is $2.00 weekly drop-in fee and an initial $5.00 to join Bradley Center. Refreshments are served - this is a great social opportunity for those who like to play cards as well as an opportunity to keep those brain neurons firing and growing! Hope to see a few more come out! More information by emailing Jim.
New! PGOSA Book Exchange
Done with a book and not sure what to read next? Bring your book to the PGOSA table on Wednesday morning from 9 - 11, and take a book home with you.
This will be a true exchange - bring one, take one. Bring 5, take 5. (The books have to be transported every week, so this will be enforced strictly.) Do NOT expect to be able to just drop off a bag of books - those books can be donated to Nanaimo Rotary. Click here for more info.
Highlights from Oceanside Community Track Steering Committee
Board and Trustee Representative Committee Report
Trustee Representative: R. Elaine Young
Committee Name: Oceanside Community Track Steering Committee
9:00 AM October 20, 2021 Mandate: To upgrade Ballenas Secondary track so that it can be safely used by all in the Oceanside community.
Task List: From last meeting – all the appointed steering committee members were contacted and invited to the meeting. Updates: School District
- Met with MLA Walker to explore grants and fundraising
- Ballenas Whalers would like to partner with us to upgrade the inside of the track. May not be able fundraise for this. They would like to right size the field, level and grass it. This would require irrigation changes. The School District has upgraded the North field.
- Support letters and shared use agreement from all levels of government. Fundraising
- Working on a fundraising plan for overall management.
- Pushing the social media sharing through facebook.
- Go Fund Me is seeing some big donations coming in. Average donation is $250 to Go Fund Me. We need 851 more individuals need to donate at this level to make our goal.
- Joint Interact/ORCA Bottle Drive on November 6 – Poster to follow from Jane.
- Looking at fine tuning fundraising to identify a few key donors and focusing on that. We need one more significant grant to move us forward.
- Fundraising committee meeting November 3 at 3:00 PM.
Vaccine Passport
Be prepared to show your vaccine passport when starting a new activity. (You only have to show it the first time.)
Mask Mandate
Masks are now mandatory in Indoor Public Spaces. So mask-up when you are on the sidelines.
With special guest vocalist, 13-year old Vancouver Island Performing Artist Samantha Madill.
The list of Friends of PGOSA is growing!
They include restaurants, car maintenance and repair service, computer training, banking, veterinary services, and bicycles (and bike gear). And now furniture too!
Remember to show your card. Most offers may not be combined with other coupons or discounts. Check the PGOSA Friends page for terms and conditions.
Animal Care
Oceanside Animal Hospital - 10% discount
Cars, Trucks and Bicycles
Island Cycle - 10% discount on purchases of $40 and up.
Kerry’s Car and Truck Centre - 15% discount (excluding tires)
Shannon Motors - 10% discount on parts and labour
Computers and Media
Up Your Media - 10% discount
Financial and Legal Services
Coastal Community Credit Union - Golden Account with preferred rates
Gordon D.S. Ball, Law Office - $50 off regular fees
Furniture
Coombs Junction Furniture - 15% discount
M&N Mattress - 10 - 20% discount, depending on item
Health, Fitness and Sports
Adventuress Sea Kayaking - 10% discount on rentals, lessons and day tours
Island Cycle - 10% discount on purchases of $40 and up
Kirby's Source for Sports - 10% discount
Oceanside Golf Services - 10% discount on lessons and re-gripping clubs
Pharmasave - 10% discount on sports braces and compression socks. Free body composition analysis, a $20 value.
Thai Massage by Karen - 15% discount.
Restaurants
Amrikkos Indian Cuisine - 10% discount, dine in only
2nd Annual Provincial Invitational Walking Soccer Tourney
PGOSA Membership Table 
Can't make it to Oceanside Place Arena? Here are your other options. 
Emergency First-Aid with CPR "A" course
News Flash….
Cribbage Update
New! PGOSA Book Exchange
Highlights from Oceanside Community Track Steering Committee
