COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TODAY

Book Talk Topic is The Curve of Time by M. Wylie Blanchet, a fascinating true adventure story about a woman who packed her five children onto a 7.6-metre boat and explored the coastal waters of British Columbia in the 1920s and 1930s. Information: 250-7642254. Location: CNC, 4105 Gordon Dr. Time: 1:30 p.m. A Taste of Scandinavia Hosted by Sons of Norway. Food items include open-face sandwiches, lefse, waffles and krumkake. Ticket, $10, available at the door. Information: Bev at 250-764-7478. Location: Club 17 Seniors Centre, 1353 Richter St. Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Bible study Bible study and social for people 55 and older. Location: Evangel Church (Heritage Room), 3261 Gordon Dr. Time: 6:30 p.m. Drum circle Community drum circle with Jim Copeman. No experience necessary. Drums provided if you don’t own any. Drop-in fee: $10. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. Time: 7-9 p.m. Information: feeltherhythm.ca.

THURSDAY

Rutland seniors fitness Get out, get social and stay fit. Drop-in fee: $4. Location: Rutland Activity Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. Time: 8:30 a.m. Roll and Stroll Walking Club for mothers/caregivers and babies. Meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek, then enjoy refreshments. Use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain. Free to register at 250-469-6140 or by email at eeco@cord.bc.ca. Location: EECO at Springfield and Durnin roads. Time: 9:30 a.m. Kelowna Art Gallery Free admission Thursdays. Location: Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water St. Time: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club Support for stroke victims’ families. Meetings every week. Information: Eva, 250-763-0556. Location: St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mah-jong for seniors People 50 and older are invited to play mah-jong at the Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 1 p.m. TheraBand Dance Fit Relieves tension, restores flexibility and reduces soreness. With a certified B.C. fitness leader. Bring a mat. Men and women welcome. Fee: $7. Information: 250-3177283. Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 2051 Gordon Dr. Time: 6-7 p.m. Book Talk Topic is The Curve of Time by M. Wylie Blanchet, a fascinating true adventure story about a woman who packed her five children onto a 7.6-metre boat and explored the coastal waters of British Columbia in the 1920s and 1930s. Information: 250-7642254. Location: CNC, 4105 Gordon Dr. Time: 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Seniors songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon at 250-717-5690.

SATURDAY

Eco-Art at the EECO Create using recycled and natural materials. Drop-in program is free and open to all ages. Location: Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin roads. Time: 11 a.m. 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. Family Fun Day Landmark Encore Theatre, Morpheus Graphix and Visit Our Okanagan present Family Fun Day from noon until 6 p.m. on the Landmark Encore Theatre Promenade with fun and prizes for all ages. Money raised from the event goes to Kids Help Phone and B.C. Children’s Hospital. To make a donation, call 250-681-9201.