Union Bay Community Hall/Club

11/29/2025

Take a look at our festive issue of Down By The Bay on our page!
Happy holiday season to all! Look for our next issue in February after our winter break in January.

Happy reading!

11/29/2025

We hope you enjoy this festive issue of Down By The Bay.
Happy holiday season to you all and we will be back with the February issue after our winter break in January.

Happy reading!

11/25/2025

In Loving Memory — Chief Lawrence Burns

It is with heavy hearts that the Union Bay Community Hall shares our deepest condolences on the passing of Lawrence Burns, a beloved pillar of our Comox Valley community.

Lawrence served with distinction as Courtenay’s first full-time Fire Chief (1969–1995), dedicating decades to public service and keeping our community safe. 
Beyond firefighting, he was a storyteller, a passionate historian, and a devoted spiritual leader — known for sharing heartfelt Thanksgiving prayers at our Fall Suppers, a cherished tradition that touched so many.

His commitment to heritage also left a lasting legacy: he led the Courtenay Heritage Commission, helping preserve and celebrate the rich history of our valley. 
In 2020, he was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award by Heritage BC for his lifelong contributions. 
In 2022, a park in Courtenay was named in his honour — Lawrence Burns Park — a beautiful reminder of his enduring impact. 

To his,family, friends, and all who were touched by his warmth and wisdom: you are in our thoughts and prayers. His legacy will continue to inspire us, and his presence will be deeply missed at our hall and throughout the Comox Valley.

May we honour his memory by continuing to build community with the same grace, dedication, and kindness that he embodied.

— Union Bay Community Hall

11/04/2025

Union Bay Community Club
is Looking for a Rentals Coordinator!

Hey Union Bay friends!
We’re on the lookout for a well-organized, community-minded person (or team!) to take the lead as our Rentals Coordinator at the UBCC.

This is a volunteer role — perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and helping keep our community events running smoothly.

If you’re someone who:
-Loves Union Bay and wants to get involved
-Has great communication and organization skills
-Enjoys being part of a fun, community-driven team

We’d love to hear from you!
Send us a message here or email [email protected] to learn more about what’s involved.

Let’s keep the community spirit alive in Union Bay!

11/04/2025

Union Bay Community Club is Looking for a Rentals Coordinator!

Hey Union Bay friends!
We’re on the lookout for a well-organized, community-minded person (or team!) to take the lead as our Rentals Coordinator at the UBCC.

This is a volunteer role — perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and helping keep our community events running smoothly.

If you’re someone who:
-Loves Union Bay and wants to get involved
-Has great communication and organization skills
-Enjoys being part of a fun, community-driven team

We’d love to hear from you!

Send us a message here or email [email protected] to learn more about what’s involved.

Let’s keep the community spirit alive in Union Bay! 💙

11/03/2025

November 2025 Down By The Bay

We hope you enjoy this month's edition of Down by the Bay!

You will see physical copies back in the Post Office boxes this month and there are still copies available in our usual spots.

Happy reading!

Subscribe to receive our regular newsletters with information on upcoming events, photos, and other fun updates. Read past newsletters back to 2012.

10/12/2025

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Union Bay! 🦃🍂

From our little corner of the coast to yours, we’re feeling extra thankful today — for this amazing community, the neighbours who always lend a hand, and the folks who make Union Bay feel like one big family (just with fewer arguments over the wishbone 😉).

As we count our blessings, we’re also counting less than 30 tickets left for our Fall Supper! Don’t miss out on an evening filled with good food, great company, and the cozy charm that only Union Bay can deliver.

👉 Grab your tickets at the Union Bay Market
or call Rick at 604-309-1571 to reserve yours before they’re gobbled up! 🦃

Wishing everyone a heart-full (and plate-full) Thanksgiving! 💛
— From all of us at the Union Bay Community Club

09/30/2025

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30, 2025 🧡

Today, the Union Bay Community Club and Hall honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of Residential Schools, and their families and communities.

We acknowledge, with deep respect, that the Union Bay Community Hall stands on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

On this day, and every day, we are called to listen, learn, and walk the path of reconciliation together. 🧡

09/30/2025

We hope you enjoy this month's edition of Down by the Bay!

A huge THANK YOU to Simone Sando, who has stepped up to volunteer as the new Creative Director of our newsletter. Simone's strong ties to Union Bay and her appreciation for how much the newsletter means to our community, makes her an ideal fit for this role.

Please note that due to the Canada Post strike, the newsletter will NOT be in the individual mailboxes at the Union Bay Post Office. Pick up your copy at the Union Bay Market, the counter of the Union Bay Post Office or the Union Bay Library.

09/27/2025

A HUGE THANK YOU, UNION BAY!

Our community truly showed up for Tour de Rock 2025! 🚴‍♂️💛

From the delicious sweet treats 🧁, to the generous donations 💰, to the cheers and smiles that lifted the riders’ spirits 🙌—you all played a part in making this cancer fundraiser such a success.

Union Bay, you’ve once again proven what a big-hearted community we are. 💕 Together, we’re not just raising money—we’re raising hope. 🌟