COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
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 and babies. Meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek, then come back for refreshments. Use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain. Location: EECO at Springfield and Durnin roads. Time: 9:30 a.m. Free to register at 250-469-6140 or eeco@cord.bc.ca. Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club Support for stroke victims’ families. Meetings every week. 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. Euchre for seniors A card game for two to four players 50 and older. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time 1 p.m.
FRIDAY
Seniors songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon, 250-717-5690. Car show Westridge Car Show takes place Friday evenings in the Lordco parking lot at the Westridge Shopping Centre, 2484 Main St., West Kelowna. All vehicle types welcome. Time: 7 p.m. to dusk.
SATURDAY
Forest therapy Research suggests that consistent exposure to a forest setting can boost your immune system as trees release natural essential oils and prolonged exposure to these oils can help boost your body’s production of diseasefighting white blood cells. Register at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord.bc.ca. Location: Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Park Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Bingo Kelowna Senior Citizens Society bingo at the Richter Seniors Centre. Lunch, coffee and tea available. Bring a friend. Location: 1353 Richter St. Time: noon. Saturday bridge Fee: $5. Free coffee, cookies and parking. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Harvey Ave. Time: 12:30 p.m. If you need a partner, call 250869-1323.
SUNDAY
Community market East Kelowna Artisan Community Market, filled with local artists, food vendors and local musicians. Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Rd. Time: 10 a.m. Art in Kopje Park Create your own masterpiece with watercolours inspired by the park’s beauty. No experience needed. Location: Gibson House in Kopje Park on Carrs Landing Road in Lake Country. Time: 11 a.m.
MONDAY
Assisted bridge play Fun afternoon of bridge. Bring your notes, ask questions and receive help. Fee of $5 includes coffee, tea and goodies. Information: 250-491-4704 or knowles8@shaw.ca. Location: St. Aidan’s Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 1-3 p.m.