QB Garden Club Meetings

The Qualicum Beach Garden Club was formed in November in 1995, with the aim to further knowledge and enjoyment of gardening. We are also actively involved in the community.

Next Meeting

Qualicum Beach Garden Club General Meeting Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 7:30 pm (doors open 7 pm)

Venue:  Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

Guest Speaker:  Joshua Clae Wagler

Topic:  Foodscaping Our Future - Looking to the forest as our teacher, Josh will explore powerful plants and extraordinary edibles that can transform your landscape into a foodscape. 

Meetings are held at:
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 740 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
with doors opening at 7 pm and the meeting from 7:30 pm to 9 pm.

Meeting Format

• Meet and greet and enjoy coffee and cookies (7-7:30pm – bring your own mug)
• Door prizes – for signing in and for guessing the invasive plant of the month
• Door prize tickets
• Tables for:
  • Show What You Grow
  • Library Books
  • Club Tours/Trips
  • Donated plants and garden items for sale
  • Master Gardener Advice
  • Information/Bulletin Board
  • Outside merchants (occasionally)
• Guest Speaker
• Club Business Meeting
• Show What You Grow

Update:

RE: 2022 General Meeting Schedule & COVID Protocols

We are very pleased to inform you that the first 2022 General Meeting of the Qualicum Beach Garden Club was held on Monday, March 7.

The Club and its members must follow all governmental, PHO, and facility guidelines at meetings. The Club will have hand sanitizer and masks available at the door and be verifying vaccination passports. No refreshments will be served, you are welcome to bring your own coffee and drink it while seated.

Please note the changes to the meeting dates. Not all General Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month due to the ongoing use of the Civic Centre by Island Health.

The schedule for 2022 is as follows:

Monday March 7

Monday April 11

Monday May 16

Monday June 13

Tuesday July 12

Tuesday September 13

Monday October 17

Tuesday November 8

COVID Protocols at the QB Civic Centre

A copy of the Addendum to Club’s contract for the use of the QB Civic Centre is attached to the latest Newsletter, and a limited supply will be available at the Membership Table on March 7. As per the QB Civic Centre’s instructions, we are required to circulate this Addendum to our members prior to using the facility.  Please review this document prior to attending the meeting.

Given that facilities across Canada no longer offer liability coverage in the event of Covid transmission, and given that the Civic Centre is following suit, that means responsibility for liability now rests with the club and its members. Therefore, it is incumbent on upon each of us to ensure that all protocols are strictly followed.

Reminders:

• There are inherent risks of attending public meetings, please evaluate your personal circumstances to determine your attendance.
• Do not attend the facility if you are not feeling well.
• Wash your hands, and/or use hand sanitizer before and after attending the meeting.
• Maintain a 2-meter social distance from each other while at the meeting.
• The use of masks is required at all times in the facility.
• Be prepared to show your proof of vaccination at the entrance, along with a piece of ID.

Disclaimer:  While the Qualicum Beach Garden Club has undertaken reasonable steps to lessen the risk of transmission of COVID-19 as per the governmental, Public Health Order, and Facility guidelines, the Qualicum Beach Garden Club, its members, and officers, are not responsible in any manner for any risks or liability related to COVID-19 in connection with the club or attending meetings of the club.