Brakemen perform in Peachland on Sunday
Are you ready for Sunday? The Kettle Valley Brakemen will be putting on a show at our 50+ Activity Centre at 2 p.m.
These guys tell some great stories and play some fun music. Dave Winter will be there with his model train.. If you haven't got your tickets yet, check with us. If we have some left, we will sell them at the door. We did sell out last year, so don’t miss out.
Tickets will be on sale until Saturday at the Peachland Museum, Peachland Pharmacy, Peachland Dollar Store, Peachland Bliss Bakery and Bistro, and the Cherry Pit Restaurant in Westbank.
————— We have had people ask for training to use the deÀbrillator at the 50+ Activity Centre. The Peachland Heart and Stroke awareness workshop is coming up on March 13 from 6 to 9 pm at the 50+ Activity Centre. Pre-registration is required through Community Centre. Cost is $5.
————— It is time to spruce up our hall. We are having a work bee March 16-18 starting at 9 am each day. All activities are cancelled these three days. If you have some time to share and can manage a paint brush or roller come on by, or give Val MacGillivray a call.
————— Our next Potluck Friday is March 23. Everyone is welcome. You don’t have to be over 50 or a member. Come and check out our new paint job. Cost is by donation and a food dish to share. Remember to bring your own plate and cutlery. Our entertainment this month will be by Ian Stewart, a musician with a country Áavour to his music.
————— Back by popular request, line dancing will start on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Cost is $4 drop-in, plus your membership. You are welcome to stop in to try it out before buying your membership ($20 per year).
The Variety Singers spring concert, “Swing Into Spring,” is scheduled for Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. ————— For our Feb. 23 Potluck Friday, the snow stopped just in time so our annual general meeting and showcase of activities could go ahead.
A special thank to the TOPs group, Monday quilting and needle arts group, the social bridge group, mahjong, and the Friday Passion 4 Art group for their displays.
Board members were elected for this next year: Carol White, Linda Norden, Pat Sell, Judith Stanford, Val MacGillivray, Beryl McNeill, Carmine Confalone, and new board members Abby Kendall and Barbara Joan (BJ) Howe.
A huge thank you to all the 2017 board members and group/activity leaders was extended.
A special thank you to Cherie Anderson and Susan Van Noortwyk who are both leaving the board, but will still be in Peachland to help out. Yes, that is me. I am passing on the torch. I have enjoyed writing these articles for you. Thank you for reading them and sharing your feedback with me.