Long-time president passes gavel
Big changes at the Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre. At the February potluck Friday and annual general meeting, Pat Grieve announced that after nine years, she will be stepping down as president of the Peachland and District Retirement Society.
Pat and her husband, Roy, have been the heart and soul of the centre, instrumental in so many improvements and programs. We heartily thank them for their dedication and service and wish them well.
The 2017-18 board will be lead by our very capable Carol White. Welcome to your new role, Carol.
Another change in the works. Our longtime bingo callers, Cal and Irene, are retiring after 12 years. This, too, is a volunteer position and we are so grateful for their dedication and service.
Our centre really depends on bingo proceeds and it is our most popular, well-attended program. Cal and Irene could always be counted on, even in rain, snow or sickness. They brought their visitors along and planned their time away so they could be here every Thursday evening. Their professionalism, knowledge, kindness and smiles have made them very well respected. Thank you, Cal, and Irene.
If you know of anyone interested in being trained as a bingo caller, please let us know at 767-9133.
Did you make it to the Kettle Valley Brakemen concert on Sunday? We had a rollicking full house. Jack, Glen, Jamie and Bill put on an entertaining show. e tapped our toes and heard some true stories.
Some of our favourites were Lady Agnes MacDonald riding the cow catcher, the silk trains taking priority, CPR strawberries, raining rattle snakes, the hobo collecting the valuables, the steward getting his just desserts and the Frank Slide hero. Jack assures us he has many more stories with songs and if he comes back, he’ll share new ones with us.
Thank you to Dave Winter from the Central Okanagan Railway Company for the model trail display. This group meets every Wednesday at the Peachland Museum. They look after the great Kettle Valley train display there.
On March 14, the District of Peachland, Peachland Wellness Centre, and 50 + Activity Centre are partnering up to host the Heart and Stroke Awareness Workshop at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is a must is through the Peachland Community Centre. Cost is $5 by donation.
Also on March 14, Pat and Roy Grieve will be sharing their photographs from their trip to Israel at 1:30 pm. This is an informal DVD presentation.
Our next potluck Friday is March 24. Bring your favourite dish to share and your own plate and cutlery. Entertainment this month will be the Irish Dancers. They came last March as well and I hear their costumes are beautiful.
A representative from Fortis will share some energy cost-saving ideas. If you bring your BC Hydro bill with the account number on it and just show it, you will receive a free energy savings goodybag that could contain things like light bulbs, showerhead, weather stripping, window Àlm etc. Hope you can make it.
The Peachland Variety Singers Spring Concert “Our Canada” will be held here at the 50 + Activity Centre Sunday, April 9.
There is a possibility of starting up a new Art Class for Beginners. If you are interested, call Roberta Farrelly at 767-2054.
We have some great programs here at the centre. Thank you especially to the wood carvers, Friday art club, bridge players, needlework group, TOPS, and Iron and Silk for your displays at the potluck dinner.
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Our ofÀce hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Keep us in mind if you need to rent a venue for family parties or meetings. Our rates are reasonable. We have a stage, dance Áoor, kitchen and bar area, and tables/seating for up to 200 people.
Lets all keep thinking spring. It’s almost here.