COMMUNITYCALENDAR

TODAY

Bingo with the youth ambassadors

School-age children can have fun and win prizes playing Bingo with the West Kelowna Youth Ambassadors from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Westbank Library as part of Unplug and Play Week. Call the library at 250-768-4369 to register.

Seniors bingo

Westside Seniors bingo takes place Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Westside Senior Centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway in West Kelowna. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Call 250-864-2420 for further information. Players must be at least 19 years old.

Social bridge

Calling all bridge players. Come and join a friendly group for social contract bridge Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the 50+ Activity Centre in Peachland.

Live jazz

Sean Bray and Bernie Addington perform jazz live at Shakers Cocktail Lounge at Urban Distilleries and Winery from 7 to 9 p.m. Cover charge is $5. Call 778-4780939 for reservations.

Readers

The Readers takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. through the Okanagan Regional Library. The program helps all kinds of adult readers connect with fellow book lovers to discuss books and reading. No computer knowledge is required as the program is over the phone. Call 778-658-6394 or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.

Alzheimer’s webinar

Learn the who, what, where and when of Alzheimer’s disease biomarker testing with Dr. Mari DeMarco at the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s free one-hour webinar at 2 p.m. To register, go online to alzbc.org/webinars.

Story time

Westbank Library offers drop-in Story Time for preschool children from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with fun stories, lively songs and dancing. Free.

Tai chi THURSDAY

Tai chi classes at Kees Tae Kwon Do, 2109C Louie Dr. Monday and Thursday with Beginner class from 9 to 10 a.m. and ongoing tai chi from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Evening tai chi

Evening tai chi classes take place

Tuesday and Thursday at Jazzercise, 17, 1515 Westgate Rd. Beginner class goes from 6 to 7 p.m. and ongoing tai chi from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Tremendous trivia

Tremendous Trivia, 8 p.m. at Kelly O'Bryan's West Kelowna, 3470 Carrington Rd. Call 250-768-8442 to reserve a table or just drop in.

Alzheimer’s awareness

Explore how people living with dementia and their families can live safely in the community at an online Living safely with dementia workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. through the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. For caregivers and people living with dementia. Register online at alzheimer.ca/bc/en/ take-action/change-minds/alzheimersawareness-month.

Watershed protection

Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance hosts a membership meeting by Zoom at 7 p.m. Meet new directors and review top projects planned for 2023. Meeting ID: 814 5230 2355. Passcode: 753967

Tech help

Westbank Library offers free Tech Help Friday afternoons. Book a 45-minute appointment by stopping by the library or calling 250-768-4369. Appointments are available at 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Bring in your portable device and they will help to the best of their abilities. Have your list of questions and passwords before the appointment.

Seated tai chi

Seated form of tai chi at the West K Dance Studio, 2035A Louie Dr. Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m. for beginners and 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. for the ongoing class. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Happy hour

Grizzli Winery offers Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. with live music from the Double Sharp Duet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in their wine lounge. Enjoy happy hour-priced wine. Charcuterie boards and cheese platters are available for purchase. Family and pet friendly.

TOPS FRIDAY

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit group which encourages healthy lifestyles through a weight management support group that gives participants freedom to follow a meal plan as well as support to help them stick to that plan. The Westbank chapter meets Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at the seniors centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway. For more information, call Karen 250-540-9748 or Lynne 250-707-8891.

French conversation

Adults can join the Okanagan Regional Library’s Online Conversation in French program from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to practice their French conversational skills. There will be activities, games and topic for all levels of French speakers. Register online at orl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar. Free.

Alzheimer’s panel

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is offering Conversations that matter: Aging with choice virtual panel from 2 to 3 p.m. Society CEO Jen Lyle moderates a panel discussion on issues related to ensuring that people with lived experience are able to age in the best way possible. Register online at alzheimer.ca/bc/en/takeaction/change-minds/alzheimers-awareness-month. Free.

SATURDAY Captured Images

Meet the artists from noon to 4 p.m. at the opening of the ninth annual Captured Images Exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery at 5684 Beach Ave. Captured Images is the largest and longest running fine art photography exhibit in the valley. The exhibition runs until March 5. The gallery is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons

New Dungeons and Dragons players and veterans alike can join in on a goofy, two hour long one-shot at the Westside Learning Lab from 2 to 4 p.m. All materials including dice, pencils and premade characters provided. Players may use their own characters with Dungeon Master approval. Player-made characters must be level five, family friendly, follow the rules outlined in the Fifth Edition Players Handbook and Xanathar's Guide to Everything and be ready to use at the start of the session. This program is intended for teens and adults. To register, go online to orl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar. Free.

Family story time

Family Story Time from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Westbank Library. This story time for busy families offers stories, action rhymes, songs and puppets. Free. Drop in.

English conversation

English Corner Conversation every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Westbank Library in Westridge mall on Main Street. This class is suitable for all and free. For more information, contact westkelownaenglishcorner@gmail.com.

MONDAY

Arts and crafts

We Art and Craft Here is a free weekly social art and craft session Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. at the 50 Plus Centre at Beach and 8th in Peachland. For more info call Heather at 250-768 7824 or e-mail theyeats@shaw.ca.

Beginner tai chi

Wine Country Tai Chi is starting new beginner classes Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. People can come and give beginner classes a try for free. There will be free standing form classes at Kees Tae Kwon Do, 2109C Louie Dr. Monday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Ongoing tai chi

Ongoing tai chi Monday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Kees Tae Kwon Do, 2109C Louie Dr. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Play euchre

Come and play Euchre at the Westside Seniors Centre. Must be a signed-up member. Starts at 2 p.m. in the side room, main floor of building at 3661 Old Okanagan Highway, next to the firehall. Some free parking available.

TUESDAY Beginner tai chi

Wine Country Tai Chi is starting new beginner classes the week of Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. People can come and give beginner classes a try for free. There will be free Beginning Morning Standing Form of Tai Chi classes at Kees Tae Kwon Do, 2109C Louie Dr. Monday and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Ongoing tai chi

Ongoing tai chi from 7 to 8 p.m. at Jazzercise, 17, 1515 Westgate Rd. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Drop-in chess

All skill levels are welcome as the Westbank Library offers drop-in chess for adults Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Chessboards and pieces are provided; however, players are welcome to bring their own. Free.

Baby time

Baby Time at the Westbank Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Learn new songs, bounces, rhymes and fingerplays while enjoying bonding time with your baby. Drop-in. Free.

Pajama story time

Don’t forget your stuffy as the Okanagan Regional Library offers online Pajama Story Time with longer books, puppets, songs and rhymes from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Register online at orl.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar. Free.