We’re pleased to provide the following update on our branch’s upcoming meetings and events. Questions? Reach out to us at communications.branch1200@bcgrea.ca
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Batter up!!….We’re excited to announce that Jim Swanson – Managing Partner of Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club is 
the keynote speaker for our June 18th gathering.
Win a prize: By coming to the lunch, you’re entered into a draw for door prizes.
SUMMER LUNCH & AGM
Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, Upper Hall (Elevator Available) at 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt
Gourmet Lunch: Includes gourmet sandwiches, salad, dessert & beverages
Time: Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Lunch starts at 1pm
Cost: $25 per person for Branch members and non-members. You can now pay at the door if you register by June 11th. (We need to let the cater know a week in advance the number of people coming.)
Ticket Purchase:
Before June 11th,
by e-transfer to payments1200@bcgrea.ca (
Send an e-mail to the treasurer.branch1200@bcgrea.ca to reserve a space to pay at the door.
You will get an e-ticket if you pay by e-transfer and a paper ticket if you pay in person.
Your ticket confirms your registration for the lunch.
Key Note Address and AGM: 2 – 3:00pm Free. Register here to attend only the speaker/AGM in person (no lunch, or click here to attend by Zoom. Zoom opens at 1:45
Note: We are moving the AGM to Spring to follow our fiscal year end, which is now December 31st. We’ll report out on 2025 finances at this meeting.
Volunteer on Executive
Victoria Branch 1200 welcomes new members to its Executive Board. This year we are seeking people who are interested in various positions including treasurer, program coordinator and organizers for social and members’ welfare activities.
Executive members organize events or workshops for Branch 1200 members. We also host speakers to talk about matters of interest to our members. We maintain a webpage, publish a newsletter twice a year, contribute to the provincial PEN, work on recruiting and retaining new members and ensure that our finances are well-managed in accordance with BCGREA guidelines. The Chair represents the Branch on the provincial Board and other members also participate on various provincial committees. The Executive meets 4-6 times per year, either in person or by zoom. Although times vary, generally members will spend up to 10 hours per month on Branch activities.
To volunteer to join the Branch Executive team, please complete the nomination form.
Previous Meetings
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Guided Tour of Government House Gardens
1401 Rockland Ave, Victoria
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Presentation: Sorting Out Post-Retirement Life
Speakers: Fellow Retirees Mike Kelley and Tammy Welch
Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Road
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Presentation: You’ve Built Your Wealth. Learn How You Can Make it Work Harder.
Speakers: Rich Ulvild – Reverse Mortgages and Travis Koivula- Index Investing
Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Road
In person & via zoom
