Welcome to the WISE - a venue and community space in East Vancouver. Whether you're coming to an event in the Hall or hanging in the Lounge, we'd love to see you! In 1957, increased immigration from the UK left many new Canadians wanting to find a connection to their homeland. Peggy Campbell, the founding member of the WISE Club, left her name at a radio station and encouraged people to contact her to arrange a meeting. On February 28, 1958, the club held its first meeting at Lochdale Hall where the name WISE Club (an acronym for Welsh, Irish, Scottish, English) was chosen. Once the WISE Club was in its current location at 1882 Adanac Street, social events such as whist, dart, 'smoker's concerts', bridge, picnics, dances, trips and holiday parties took place often.