COMMUNITYCALENDAR
Alzheimer webinar
The Alzheimer Society of BC offers a free one-hour Focus on behaviour: Targeted strategies for denial, paranoia, shadowing and anxiety webinar at 2 p.m. Learn specific strategies for responding to four commonly experienced behaviours. 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
Bianca Berkland performs live at Shakers Cocktail Lounge at Urban Distilleries and Winery from 7 to 9 p.m. Cover charge is $5. Call 778-478-0939 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 THURSDAY
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 TODAY
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.
Evening walk
Join Regional Parks for an evening prowl through the woods on easy to moderate paths at Glen Canyon Regional Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. while keeping an eye out for owls. Free. Register for the Owl Prowl online at rdco.com/parkprograms.
FRIDAY 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.
Happy hour
Grizzli Winery offers Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m. with live music from Ellie Fier 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
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 Meet the violin
West Kelowna Music School presents Meet the Violin from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 3591 Elliott Rd. This free drop-in seminar is aimed at putting an instrument in students’ hands. Instructor Kelsey Zachary will guide participants to making their first sounds on the violin while answering questions about the strings programs available at the West Kelowna Music School. For more information or to RSVP, email wkmusicschool@gmail.com.
Art exhibition
The Spring Art Launch of the In Her Eyes exhibition at Grizzli Winery’s Art Gallery takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. Take in the art while listening to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Quartet. Meet the artists, enjoy wine, light appetizers and check out the silent auction, which will include four pieces of art donated by the artists. All proceeds go to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free; however, guests must RSVP by calling 250-769-6789.
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.
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.
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.