COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
Tracks Walking Club Walk Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park at 9 a.m. until Nov. 24. There’s no cost to sign up, and members receive a walking journal, walking tips, seminars and motivational tips. People at a beginner fitness level are encouraged to take part gradually, increasing their health, stamina and walking duration to 60 minutes. Register at the Environment Education Centre for the Okanagan, email eeco@cord.bc.ca or phone 250-469-6139. Rutland seniors fitness Get out, get social and stay fit. $4 drop-in fee. Location: Rutland Activity Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. Time: 8:30 a.m. Play contract bridge $2 to play. Snacks and prizes. Approximately six to eight tables. Location: Okanagan Mission Activity 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. Mah-jong for seniors Join in mah-jong for people 50 and older. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 1 p.m. SMART Recovery meeting Recover from addictive behaviour and learn the tools to identify the urges and triggers. Location: Living Positive Resource Centre, 168 Asher Rd. Time: 7 p.m. Information: smartrecovery.org. Kelowna Art Gallery Free admission Thursdays. Location: 1315 Water St. Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Writers group The Writers’ Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Westbank library, 31-2484 Main St., in the Westridge Mall. No registration required. For more information, call the library at 250-768-4369 or Blair at 250-448-1959. Thera-Band dance class Resistance, strength and stretch all done to dancing music. Thera-Band provided. Bring a mat. Drop-in fee: $7. Location: Christ Lutheran Hall, 2090 Gordon Dr. Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jazz jam Sit back and listen or get up on stage and participate in this weekly jam of jazz music. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 5-7 p.m. Sizzling Salsa Open to all levels of dance. Partners not required. Includes half-hour lesson. Fee: $5 at the door. Pay for three and get one free. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
Sitting form tai chi For people with physical limitations. Location: Sarafanov Ballet Studio, 2035B Louie Drive. Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Information: winecountrytaichi.ca or 778755-0987. Seniors’ yoga Gentle yoga for people 50 and older. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 11 a.m. Seniors Songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon, 250-717-5690.
SATURDAY
Bingo Kelowna Senior Citizens Society bingo at the Richter Seniors’ Centre. Lunch, coffee and tea available. Bring a friend. Everyone welcome. Location: 1353 Richter St. Time: noon.