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. Stroll and Roll Moms can enjoy a 45-minute walk, then come back to the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan for refreshments. Location: Mission Creek Park, Springfield and Durnin roads. Time: 9:30 a.m. Free to register at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord.bc.ca. Cultural District tours Two-hour free, guided walking tour of Kelowna’s Cultural District. Location: Laurel Building, corner of Ellis Street and Cawston Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. Seniors’ housing information Free information session will cover senior housing options like subsidized, supportive and assisted living, and residential care. Location: seniors centre, 115-2065 Benvoulin Court. Time: 10 a.m. Register at 250-861-6180 or volunteer@seniorsoutreach.ca. Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club Support club for stroke victims’ families meets every week. Location: St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: Eva, 250-763-0556. 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. Mah-jong for seniors Join in mah-jong for people 50 and older. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time: 1 p.m. RCMP Musical Ride Thirty-two horses and their mounted riders will perform. The performance benefits Cops for Kids. Location: Prospera Place, 1223 Water St., Kelowna. Times: 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets through Select Your Tickets.
FRIDAY
Cultural District tours Two-hour free, guided walking tour of Kelowna’s Cultural District. Location: Laurel Building, corner of Ellis Street and Cawston Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. Seniors songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon at 250-717-5690. Car show Westridge Centre Car Show takes place in the Lordco parking lot at the Westridge Shopping Centre, 2484 Main St. in West Kelowna. Show runs from 7 p.m. to dusk.
SATURDAY
Farmers market Westbank Farmers’ Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westridge Shopping Centre, corner of Main Street and Elliot Road. Information: westbankfarmersmarket.com. Cultural District tours Two-hour free, guided walking tour of Kelowna’s Cultural District. Location: Laurel Building, corner of Ellis Street and Cawston Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. All Things Reptiles With a selection of live reptiles, learn facts, dispel myths and misconceptions and get answers to your questions. Location: Greater Vernon Museum, 3009 32nd Ave. Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets: $5. Phone: 250-5423142. Bingo Kelowna Senior Citizens Society bingo at the Richter Seniors’ Centre. Lunch, coffee and tea available. Location: 1353 Richter St. Time: noon. Saturday bridge Fee: $5. Free coffee, cookies and parking. If you need a partner, call 250-869-1323. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Harvey Ave. Time: 12:30 p.m. Perseid Meteor Shower Lay out your blanket or unfold your lawn chairs and gaze at the shooting stars. Lots of activities prior to sundown. Location: Kopje Regional Park, 15480 Carrs Landing Rd. Time: 8-11 p.m.