COMMUNITYCALENDAR

TODAY Adult story time

Okanagan Regional Library’s Adult Story Time takes place the first Wednesday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. with a 30-40 minute live reading and a possible discussion of the stories to follow. The program is over the phone – no computer knowledge is required. Register online at orl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar, call 778-658-6394 or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.

Slo-pitch meeting

Westside Mixed Adults Slo-pitch League annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Westbank Lions Community Hall. New teams welcome. Any questions, call Bill Brown at 250-808-6826.

Alzheimer’s webinar

Alzheimer Society of B.C. offers a free one-hour Making Activities DementiaInclusive webinar at 2 p.m. Be inspired to create your own dementia-inclusive activities to help improve quality of life, maintain well-being and maximize your enjoyment together. To register, go online to alzbc.org/webinars.

Seniors bingo

Come and join Westside Seniors for bingo Wednesdays at 6:40 p.m. at the Westside Senior Centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Call 250-864-2420 for further information. Players must be at least 19 years old.

Shakers Lounge

Lyndsey Wong and Neville Bowman perform 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.

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.

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.

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.

Carpet bowling

Carpet bowling at the Westside Seniors Activity Centre, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway, Thursdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Call 250-212-9161 for more information.

Tai chi

Tai chi classes at Kees Tae Kwon Do, 2109C Louie Dr. Monday and Thursday with beginner class from 9 to 10 a.m. and the ongoing class 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 the ongoing class 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.

Happy hour

Grizzli Winery offers Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. with live music from the Dawson Gray 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.

Tech help

Westbank Library offers free tech help Friday afternoons. Book a 45-minute appointment by stopping by the library or by 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.

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.

TOPS THURSDAY FRIDAY

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit group which encourages healthy lifestyles through a weight management support plan. The Westbank chapter meets Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at the Seniors Center, 3661 Old Okanagan Highway. For more information, call Karen 250-540-9748 or Lynne 250-707-8891.

SATURDAY English conversation

English Corner Conversation is offered every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Westbank Library at unit 31, 2484 Main St. This class is suitable for all levels and is free for all participants. For more information, contact westkelownaenglishcorner@gmail.com.

Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons players can join in on 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 in the Fifth Edition Players Handbook and Xanathar's Guide to Everything and be ready to use at the start of the session. To register, go online to orl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar. Free.

Artists’ Circle

Creative folk can gather at the Westbank Library from 11 a.m. to noon for the Artists’ Circle. Each month there will be a loosely instructed project to work on. Register online at orl.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar. Free.

SUNDAY Big Country Showcase

Big Country Showcase starring the Big Country Band takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Peachland 50 Plus Centre. Guests for the acoustic March show are Juno-nominated Rachel Matkin and Barry Mathers from Dirt Road Opera. Admission is $15 per person at the door.

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 information, call Heather at 250-768 7824 or email theyeats@shaw.ca.

Tai chi

Tai chi classes at Kees Tae Kwon

Do, 2109C Louie Dr. Monday and Thursday with a beginner class at 9 a.m. and ongoing class at 10:30 a.m. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca.

Euchre

Play euchre at the Westside Seniors Centre. Starts at 2 p.m. in the side room, main floor of building at 3661 Old Okanagan Highway, next to the firehall.

TUESDAY Evening tai chi

Evening tai chi classes take place at Jazzercise, 17 – 1515 Westgate Rd. Beginner class starts at 6 p.m. and the ongoing class at 7 p.m. For more information, go online to winecountrytaichi.ca. Pajama story time

Don’t forget your stuffy as the Okanagan Regional Library offers online Pajama Story Time from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Register online at orl.evanced.info/ signup/Calendar. Free.

Play chess

All skill levels are welcome as the Westbank Library offers drop-in chess for adults Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Free.

Baby time

Baby Time at the Westbank Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Drop-in. Free.

Virtual Engineers

Virtual Engineers Club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. introduces school-aged children to a new project every month using common household items. Register online at orl.evanced.info/signup/Calendar. Free.

Email: westsidecalendar@telus.net