Literary Lunch


Feed Your Body and Mind: Literary Lunch at New Horizons

Looking for a warm meal and inspiring conversation this winter? Join us every Thursday at noon for our popular Literary Lunch speaker series!

Open to everyone in the Hornby Island community, this weekly gathering pairs a delicious, made-from-scratch meal with engaging presentations from local authors, historians, and guest speakers. It is the perfect way to break up the winter blues, learn something new, and connect with your neighbours.


Felicity Roberts:
Walking in a Lichen Wonderland

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th @ NOON

Thursday, October 29th at noon, Felicity Roberts joins us to discuss the fascinating world of lichen!

You don’t need to be a New Horizons member to enjoy a delicious meal and delightful conversation.

$10 for a soup, sandwich and dessert.

See you there! 🥰


Literary Lunch Archives

  • Literary Lunch: Sarah Chase
    Thursday, October 22nd at noon This week, local artist Sarah Chase will join us for Literary Lunch to talk about her creative process, while our wonderful volunteers serve a delicious lunch! You don’t need to be a New Horizons member to enjoy a delicious meal and delightful conversation. $10 for a soup, sandwich and dessert!… Read more: Literary Lunch: Sarah Chase
  • Literary Lunch: Melanda Schmid-Ochieng
    Thursday, October 22nd at noon This week, Conservancy Hornby Island Executive Director, Melanda Schmid-Ochieng, will join us for Literary Lunch to talk about the upcoming ForestFest and what to expect, while our wonderful volunteers serve a delicious lunch! You don’t need to be a New Horizons member to enjoy a delicious meal and delightful conversation.… Read more: Literary Lunch: Melanda Schmid-Ochieng
  • Literary Lunch: Dr. Angela McIntyre
    Thursday, March 12th at noon This week at Literary Lunch, University of the Fraser Valley Post-doctoral fellow, Dr. Angela McIntyre will share thoughts about new cellular agriculture technology. $10 for a soup, sandwich and dessert. Everyone welcome! Thursday, March 12th at noon  Please contact hornbynewhorizons@gmail.com with any questions.
  • Literary Lunch: Colin Boyd
    Thursday, March 5th at noon This week at Literary Lunch, Colin Boyd will be joining us and regaling us with the tale of his journey across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2—the only active ‘purpose-built’ ocean liner, which primarily sails transatlantic crossings. $10 for a soup, sandwich and dessert. Everyone welcome! Thursday, March 5th… Read more: Literary Lunch: Colin Boyd
  • Literary Lunch: Rob Lewis from the First Responders
    Thursday, February 26th at noon This week at Literary Lunch, Rob Lewis from the First Responders will be joining us. Rob will shed some light on who they are, what they do, how you can help them help you, and a brief history of how the First Responders came about on Hornby Island. $10 for… Read more: Literary Lunch: Rob Lewis from the First Responders