COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
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 from 7 p.m. to dusk Fridays until Sept. 28 in the Lordco parking lot at the Westridge Shopping Centre, 2484 Main St. All vehicle types are welcome. There will be contests, prizes and entertainment.
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 disease-fighting 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. Art by the Lake Show Presented by Mission Painters. Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Juried flower show Theme: Tropical Okanagan Paradise. Arrangements, children’s category, demonstrations and displays, and “A walk and Talk in the Garden” with Don Burnett. Location: Guisachan Garden, 1060 Cameron Ave. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 250-8691323.
SUNDAY
Community market The East Kelowna Artisan Community Market is filled with local artists, food vendors and local musicians. Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Rd. Time: 10 a.m. Farmers/crafters market Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market hosts 60-80 or more friendly and creative vendors every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Heritage Park on Beach Avenue. The market runs Sundays until Sept. 30. Information: peachlandfarmersandcraftersmarket.ca, or check out the market’s Facebook page. Gibson House, Art In the Park Visit inside a historic home and create your own watercolour masterpiece. All the materials are provided for this familyfriendly program. Information: 250-469-6140. Location: Kopje Regional Park, Carrs Landing Road, Lake Country. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MONDAY
Euchre card game A new game for people 50 and older. Fee: $2 to play. Call 250763-2781. Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Time: 1 p.m. Assisted bridge play A 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 Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 1-3 p.m.