COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
Save Kelowna's waterfront Public meeting on tourism takeover of public parkland. Speaker Nelson Meikle will speak about his experience as a member of advocacy groups working against the commercialization of public parks in Penticton. Location: Kelowna downtown library, 1380 Ellis St. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. North Okanagan Labour Council Monthly meeting. Location: BCGEU building, 1064 Borden Ave. Time: 7 p.m. Savvy Seniors: New Communication Technologies Bring your questions, curiosity and gadgets to discover amazing things technology can help you achieve. Register at eventbrite.ca — search for Savvy Seniors. Location: Okanagan Regional Library,1380 Ellis St. Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Family mental health support group Support group for family and friends of people with mental illness. Location: 203 – 347 Leon Ave. Time: 7-9 p.m. Info: 250-868-3119 or 250-868-3119 or email: bcsskel@shaw.ca. Seniors' volleyball Enjoy this get-fit, fun morning activity three times a week. Gym shoes and basic skills required. $3 drop-in fee. Information: Phil, 250-868-2200. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre. Time: 10:15 a.m. Seniors yoga Gentle yoga for people 50 and older. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 11 a.m. Seniors cribbage Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 12:30 p.m. Adult grief support group People who have lost loved ones are invited to share their journey and receive support from others. Admission is free. Drop in. Location: Central Okanagan Hospice Association, 204 – 1456 St. Paul St. Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Play bridge Learn to play duplicate bridge with a mentor. Location: St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Information: 250-763-2872. Drum circle Community drum circle with Jim Copeman. Drums provided if you don’t own any. $10 drop-in fee. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 7-9 p.m. On the web: feeltherhythm.ca. Bible study Bible Study and social for people 55 and older. Location: Evangel Church (Heritage Room), 3261 Gordon Drive. Time: 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Partners In Parkinson’s Parkinson’s Disease support group meets the first Thursday of each month. Caregivers welcome as well. Location: First Mennonite Church, 1305 Gordon Drive. Time: 7 p.m. Contact Bob Thompson at 250-762-5097 Gifts to Grandmothers Weekly meeting to sew and sell items, with proceeds to assist women and children in Africa. Donations of new fabric (one metre or more) are gratefully appreciated. Call 250-762-0694. Location: Trinity Baptist Church, corner of Springfield and Spall. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kelowna Art Gallery Free admission Thursdays. Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water St. Time 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mah jong for seniors Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 1 p.m. Contract bridge $2 to play. Snacks and prizes. Approximately six to eight tables. Location: Okanagan Mission seniors centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Time: noon. Information: 250-764-4860. Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club Meets weekly. Stroke survivors, caregivers and family members welcome. Location: St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Eva, 250-763-0556. Jazz jam Enjoy this weekly jam of jazz music or get up on stage and participate. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 5-7 p.m. Lake Country Has Talent Okanagan Music Group presents a singer-songwriter competition. Location: Lake Country Coffeehouse, 10356 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. Time: 6-9 p.m. Film Night: Age of Love Funny and poignant film about speed-dating for 70- to 90-year-olds. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 6-8 p.m. Sizzling Salsa Open to all levels of dance. Partners not required. Includes half-hour lesson. $5 at the door. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston. Time: 8 p.m.