June 19, 2013

SUMMER 2013 July 1 - Sept 30

Special Events family fun!

summer recreation!

BOWLING Roller Skating

SWIMMING LESSONS Plus MORE!

fun in the sun!

DAY CAMPS Family Events Soap Making

Pickleball

Playschool Yoga

Boot Camp

Zumba

Skating

Ballet

Volleyball

Bowling

Soccer

Curling Training Courses

Child Development and so much more....

Keeping recreation fresh and fun!

Play BOOK

Hockey Players

Get Ready for the 2013/14 Season!

Big Mountain Hockey School Lake Cowichan Arena

August 5 – 9, 2013 Peewee 8 -10 am

(50 minute instruction, 50 minute scrimmage)

Bantam 10 -12 noon

(50 minute instruction, 50 minute scrimmage)

Midget 12 - 2 pm

(50 minute instruction, 50 minute scrimmage)

Coaching:

Dale Hladun - Head Coach Fernie Chostriders Jr B Barry Wolff - Head Coach Coquitlam Express Jr A

Registration Cost $225 (5 days) For more Information and Registration go to www.bigmountainhockey.com

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No matter how cold it is outside, Regency Firep all the warmth you need. The high efficient heat heating bills at a minimun through the winter mon

Call us today for an in-home consultation!

STORE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM SATURDAY 9AM - 3PM

5799 Duncan Street, Duncan

250-748-3908

GAS • WOOD • PELLET STOVE INSERT • FIREPLACE Visit us today to learn how you can warm up and| save money • this winter with a wide selection of gas, wood and pell

Transit Information Transit tickets and passes are for sale at the Arena Office and Transit tickets are for sale at the Youbou office. Transit Rider’s Guides are available at these locations. Please contact 250746-9899 for transit information, or visit the BC Transit website at www.bctransit.com

Program Inquiries

For more information about our existing programs, or to inquire about starting a new program.

Email: jcummings@cvrd. bc.ca

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CVRD Dog Licenses $35

Sold at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena for electoral areas (F) and (I). Youbou Hall (I) only.

Earlybird to the end of January is $25.

Coming soon!

Online program registration.

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Office

311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan Phone: 250-749-6742 Fax: 250-749-6341 E-mail: clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca

Youbou Hall Office 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou Phone: 250-745-3712 Fax: 250-745-3716 E-mail: youbou@cvrd.bc.ca Youbou Lanes

Phone: 250-745-3431

Table of Contents Contact Information

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Facility Information

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Birthday Parties

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Services/Organizations

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CLSA Ice Programs

8

Curling

9

Bowling

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Recreational

13-14

Educational

15-16

Special Events

18

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Other Important Numbers

Area F Director: 250-749-0134 Area I Director: 250-749-3120 Town of Lake Cowichan: 250-749-6681 CVRD Recycling: 250-746-2540 Transit: 250-746-9899 CVRD: 250-746-2500 ESS: 250-746-2560

To Register For Programs

Drop by or call either office location

Ice Rentals

To inquire or book ice time contact the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena office.

Facility Rentals

To inquire or book a facility contact administration staff at the arena office or email clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250 -745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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Dr. Megan Polack OD Dr. Trevor Miranda OD Dr. Anita Voisin OD

Doctors of Optometry

250.749.4440

SUNGLASSES Starting at Only

$69 Tues.-Fri. 9 am to 5 pm 1st Sat. each month 9 am to 3 pm Visit us in Lake Cowichan at 44 Stanley Road

Summer Events: July 2013 • July 8-12, 2013 Sword Ministries Retreat • July 12-14, 2013 Couples Retreat Simulcast (with Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott)

• July 18-21, 2013 Poetry Retreat with Patrick Lane • July 25, 2013 Spa Day • July 25, 2013 Thursday Buffet: "Taste of the South Bque"

August 2013 • August 29, 2013 Spa Day • August 29, 2013 Int. Thursday Buffet: "Taste of China"

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81 Cowichan Lake Road, Lake Cowichan

Re/Max of Lake Cowichan

Full Breakfast Special $ 9 9

250-749-6000

10 - 11 AM TUES-SAT

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Try one of our 8 Poutines Pizza all day

We deliver to local campgrounds!

250-749-7411

We Deliver – 160 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

OUR FACILITIES Transit Information HONEYMOON BAY HALL

Transit tickets and passes are for sale at the Arena10022 Office Parkand Dr, Transit tickets areHoneymoon for sale atBay the Youbou office. Transit Rider’s Guides are available at these •locations.

Gymnasium with Stage Please contact 250•746-9899 Dining Room for transit information, or • Kitchen visitCommercial the BC Transit website at • Portable Sound System •www.bctransit.com 4000 Sq. Ft. Capacity • • • •

Park Setting Adjacent Ball Field Close to Beaches for Swimming Ideal for Sport Team Retreats, Reunions and Family Events

YOUBOU HALL 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou

CVRD Dog Licenses $35

Sold at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena for electoral areas (F) and (I). Youbou Hall (I) only.

• Commercial Kitchen Earlybird to the end of January is • 3800 Sq. Ft. Gym •$25.

Portable Sound System

Program Inquiries MESACHIE

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CENTENNIAL For more information LAKE HALL HALL about our existing proContact Information 3 grams, or to inquire about starting a new 9315 South Shore Rd, 309 South Shore Rd, Facility Information 5 program.

Mesachie Lake Lake Cowichan Email: jcummings@cvrd. bc.ca Birthday Parties 6

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•Get Dining information •Get Commercial Kitchen •faster,and Gymnasium have it directly to •delivered Stage •your 4000computer.

Sq. Ft. Footprint Save time searching for infor• Park Setting mation for the kids on • Adjacent Ball Field programs and special •events.

Close to Beaches for Swimming • Ideal for Sport Team Retreats, and Family BeReunions amongst the Events first to know!

Email: jcummings@ cvrd.bc.ca YOUBOU Title/Subject your email LANES as: “E Newsletter” BOWLING ALLEY

Coming soon!

8550 Hemlock Online program St,Youbou registration.

• Upper Hall Capacity 250 Services/Organizations • Full Stage

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CLSA Ice • LowerPrograms Hall Capacity 150

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Professional Grade Sound System

• Commercial Kitchen • Excellent Venue for Theatre Curling Productions, Dances, Weddings, Public Forums, Bowling Meetings and Other Public Events

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Recreational

13-14

Educational

15-16

Special Events

18

COWICHAN LAKE SPORTS ARENA

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• Historic 1951 Facility • Concession • 5 or 10 Pin Bowling • Stage • Cosmic Bowling • Upper Hall Capacity 210 • Sanctioned for 10 Pin 311 South Shore Rd, Area F Director: 250-749-0134 • Gymnasium Capacity 350 • Lanes Hand Set & Dressed Lake Cowichan • Catering and Bar Services • Beautifully Maintained 4Area Lanes I Director: 250-749-3120 • Play School Room • Licensed Facility • NHL Sized Ice Surface, with 311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan Town of Lake Cowichan: 250-749-6681 • Excellent Venue for • Great Place for Small Meetings, warm viewing area, 75 seats Phone: Sporting250-749-6742 Events, Private CVRD Recycling: 250-746-2540 • 8 Dressing Rooms Family/Staff Parties & More!

Functions and Public Gatherings • Seating for 800 Fax: 250-749-6341 Transit: 250-746-9899 • Propane Heaters E-mail: clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca CVRD: 250-746-2500 • Meeting Room • Multi-Purpose Room COWICHAN CATERING/ ESS: 250-746-2560 • Playschool Room ROCKS FOOD & • Playschool Extension Room • Concession & Catering Services CURING RINK/ BEVERAGE • BC Provincial Ice Hockey Drop by or callHosted either office location LOUNGE Championships, Short Track Speed 311 South Shore Rd, Skating for BC Winter Games, Hockey Lake Cowichan 311 South Shore Rd, Officiating Schools, Regional Figure Lake Cowichan Skating Championships and High To inquire or book ice time contact the Performance Hockey • 4 Sheets of Curling Ice/Cement Slab Book your event with CLR Catering and Evaluation Camps • 3 Tier Viewing Cowichan Lake Sports Arena office. enjoy a worry free dining experience.

• Licensed Facility We are committed to providing the • Seats 125 People + Sundeck 250-745-3431 finest quality food, service, and event •Phone: Catering & Bar Services possible. Catering menus are custom • Renovated Curling Lounge, with big screen HD TV created for you with your special event To inquire or book a facility • Awesome Views of the Lake in mind. We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner • Host of the VI Regional Juvenile contact administration staff at and appetizers. Let our professional Championships, Senior Women’s catering staff help you achieve theyour arena office or email Provincial Championships, Juvenile ultimate food and beverage goal.

Provincial Championships & Island clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca Master Playdowns

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Office

Youbou Hall Office 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou Phone: 250-745-3712 Fax: 250-745-3716 E-mail: youbou@cvrd.bc.ca

Other Important Numbers

To Register For Programs Ice Rentals

Youbou Lanes

Facility Rentals Come

and visit us at Cowichan Lake Recreation

Program & or Ice250 / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712 Program RentalsRegistration 250-749-6742 -745-3712 Bowling Alley 250-745-3431 Page 5 Registration & Ice / Hall

Page Page 53 Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Cowichan Lake Recreation Birthday Party Options‌‌..

Bowling Curling Halls Floor

Roller Skating Ice Skating Arena Dry

We can provide a party coordinator or you can rent a space or the ice by the hour and do your own thing! Some party options include hot dog, drink, fries or chips. We can decorate, set-up and clean-up for your event.

List of hall rentals include: Youbou Hall Youbou Lanes Mesachie Lake Hall Lake Cowichan Sports Arena New Multi-Purpose Room Cowichan Rocks Curling Lounge Honeymoon Bay Hall Centennial Hall

Party Option 3

2 lanes for 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour of cake time. We supply bowling shoes, hotdog, juice, and chips for each child.

Extra food sold at regular concession prices.We set up, clean up, and decorate. You bring the cake and goodie bags. Insurance is not required. Bowling Alley Coordinator will be on site & have care and control of the facility. Pinsetters will be provided.

Cost: $115.50, 10 people (+$12.60/ additional person)

Party Option 4

4 lanes for 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour of cake time. We supply bowling shoes, hotdog, juice, and chips for each child.

We set up, clean up, and decorate. You bring the cake and goodies bags. Extra food sold at regular concession prices.

We set up, clean up, and decorate.

You bring the cake and goodie bags.

Insurance is not required. Bowling Alley Coordinator will be on site & have care and control of the facility. Pinsetters will be provided.

Cost: $147, 11-20 people (+$12.60 / additional person)

ICE & ROLLER SKATING PARTIES

Ice skating available August - May Roller skating available June & July

HALL PARTIES Party Option 1

Rent a space by the hour and do your own thing. You set up and clean up.

Third party liability insurance and a damage deposit will be required. Supervision is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $16.80 / hr

Party Option 2

Rent a space for 2 hours with a party coordinator to organize games. Game time will be about an hour leaving 1 hour for cake and presents. We will provide decorations...you bring the food, cake, and goodie bags. We set up and clean up.

Cost: $115.50, 10 people (+$5.25 / additional person)

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK A PARTY CALL 250-745-3712 or 250-749-6742

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BOWLING PARTIES

Helmets required for Shinny Hockey Skate rentals are extra for Party Options 5, 6, 7, 8 Party Option 5

Rent the ice by the hour and do your own thing. Insurance Required. Supervision is responsibility ofparent. Clean-up is renter responsibility. Curling Lounge or Warm Room available to you for 1 hour at n/c, if not being used by other party.

Cost: Youth $74/hr or Adult $141/hr

Party Option 7

Rent the ice by the hour and we will provide a party coordinator to organize onice games and supervise. You bring food, cake, and goodie bags. We will set up, decorate, and clean up, includes 1 hour in warm room or curling lounge. Insurance is not required.

Cost: Youth $136.50/hr or Adult $207.90/hr

Party Option 8

2.5 hrs includes 1.5hrs of floor hockey, indoor soccer, or roller skating and appropriate sports equipment. We supply a party coordinator to setup, decorate, and clean up. A hot dog, juice, and fries for each person will be served in the warm room/curling lounge. Insurance required. Supervision of all children is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $21.00 per person.

Minimum 5 people

Party Option 9

3.5 hours includes public skate, skate rental, hot dog, juice, and fries for each person. Use of curling lounge/meeting room will be provided. You set up, decorate and clean up. Insurance required.

Supervision is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $15.75 per person.

Minimum 5 people

CURLING PARTIES

Available Only September - March

Party Option 10

1hr of Curling at Cowichan Rocks!

Rent the ice, an instructor will be hired to facilitate, and you have the use of the curling lounge for 1 hour . You set up, clean up and provide your own food. Use of curling equipment is included.

Insurance required. Supervision is responsibility of parent.

Cost: $68.25, Up to 10 people $99.75, 11-20 people

Party Option 6

Rent the ice by the hour. We will provide a supervisor so insurance is not required.

Clean-up is renters responsibility. Curling Lounge or Warm Room available to you for 1 hour at n/c, if not being used by other party.

Cost: Youth $108.15/hr or Adult $179.55/hr

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

CLR SERVICES

Cowichan Lake Recreation Registration

Cowichan Lake Recreation offers three easy methods for program registration: in person; by telephone or by email. Space is filled on a first come/first serve basis.

Payment is required at the time of registration so please “Pay before you Play”.

Please note: All programs are subject to price, time and location changes.

Every effort will be made to notify you of any changes.All programs and admission fees include applicable taxes. Non-Sufficient Funds: An administration fee of $5 will be charged on all NSF payments.

In Person Stop by the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena or the Youbou Hall during office hours and our friendly staff will be happy to process your request. Payment by cash, debit card, VISA, and MasterCard and cheques are accepted. (Note: cheques will not be accepted for certification programs if there is not sufficient time for the cheque to clear the bank).

Telephone Phone 250-749-6742 during operating hours or by email clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca and use your VISA or MasterCard.

Statutory Holiday Policy

Programs are not scheduled for Stat Holidays. Every effort will be made to schedule around such occurrences.

Registration Policies and Guidelines Uh-oh, we had to cancel:

Regrettably, if a minimum number of registrants are not met, we may have to cancel or combine classes due to insufficient registration. These decisions are made prior to the course start date. Please register early to avoid disappointment. A 100% refund is granted when we cancel a program. When a class has been cancelled due to instructor illness or weather conditions, a class will be added on at the end of the session. If this is not possible, a credit will be placed on your account in the amount of the class missed.

Sorry, the course is full:

If a program is full please ask staff to put your name on our waitlist, staff review these lists continually and we will do our best to accommodate those waitlisted.

Customer Satisfaction:

We care about your experience in our programs. Please contact our Programmer directly to discuss any questions, comments or concerns that you have with our recreation programs.

Extended Illness / Injury:

In cases of extended illness or injury, a prorated refund or credit may be granted upon provision of a medical note.

Missed Classes:

Classes missed due to sickness, vacation, or other reasons will not be refunded or credited.

Oops, changed your plans?

A credit in the form of a gift card or a refund will be issued if we receive withdrawal notification 1 week prior to the course start date. If less than 1 week’s notice is given, no refund or credit will be issued. In the case of week-long camps we require notification 2 weeks in advance of program start date. There may be other exceptions to these guidelines. In some cases, these exceptions will be noted in the individual course description.

Organizations

Bridge ……………………….

Chamber of Commerce Community Internet & e-mail Access …………..

Community Services ……..

Cowichan Lady of the Lake Society………..

Cowichan Lake District Seniors Assoc ……..

Cowichan Lake District Skating Club ……...

Visitor’s Centre ……………

Cowichan Valley Minor Lacrosse Assoc ……

Fibromyalgia Self Help Group …………...

Girl Guides & Brownies …..

Great Lake Walk Soc …….

Healthy Beginnings ……….

Honeymoon Bay Community Society ………

Hospital Auxiliary ………….

Health Unit …………………

Kaatza Art Group ………...

Kaatza Lakeside Players Society …………….

Kinsmen Club L.C …………

Lake Bloomers .…………….

Lake Cowichan & Dist. Minor Hockey ………..

Lake Days …………………..

Library ……………………….

Cowichan Lake Lions …….

Lake Cowichan District Minor Baseball Assoc .……

C.L Area Quilters ………….

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #210 ……...

Beta Sigma Phi …………….

250-749-0121 250-749-3244 250-749-6822 250-749-3726 250-749-6121 250-749-4766 250-749-3244 250-743-0047 250-749-6080 250-749-3392 250-749-6742 250-709-3050 250-749-4700 250-749-3707 250-749-6878 250- 749-3298 250-749-6754 250-749-7786 250-749-0154 250-745-3810 250-749-3120 250-749-3431 250-749-3345 250-745-3810 250-749-1601 250-749-6041 250-749-7758

Online registration.....

Coming soon!

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Refund Fee:

All program refund requests are subject to a $5 administration fee, unless otherwise noted in the individual course description.

Non-Sufficient Funds:

An administration fee of $5 will be charged on all N.S.F. payments.

All program and admission fees include all applicable taxes.

Keeping recreation fresh and fun!

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

www.cvrd.bc.ca

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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ARENA Rink Rates

Roller Skating

Friday Skating Kids $2.50/ Teens $3.25 Adults $4 or Family $10.00

June 12th - July 12th Day Time Skating

Daytime Skate $1.50 Kids (12 & Under) $2.75 Adults

Day of Week: Mon-Fri Date of Program: June 12 - Jul 12 Time: 11:00 am-12:50 pm Cost: Daytime Rates Apply Place: CLSA

Skate Rental $2.75 / Pair

Everyone Welcome! Come out and enjoy the rink, lots of space to work on your technique or just enjoy skating.

FREE Public Skate

Skate Sharpening $5.50 / Pair

Everyone Welcome! Helmets are recommended but not supplied.

Helmets are recommended but NOT SUPPLIED.

Day of Week: Monday Date of Program:June 17 - July 8 Time: 3:30-4:50 pm Place: CLSA Cost: FREE (skate rentals extra)

Arena Dry Floor

Friday Night Skate

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Summer Ball Hockey (16+)

#1177 CSA helmet and cage required (under 18), gloves and shin pads recommended.

Day of the week: Mon & Wed Date: Jul 3 – Jul 10 Time: 7:30-9:00 PM Cost: $3 for Drop-In Goalies play FREE

Everyone Welcome!

Day of Week: Friday Date of Program:June 15 - July 12 Time: 6:30-7:50 pm Cost: Regular Rates Apply Place: CLSA

Ice Skating

FREE Public Skate

Everyone Welcome! Helmets are recommended but not supplied.

Day of Week: Monday

of Program: July 29 - Sept 30 Summer Ball Hockey (11-15) Date (Aug 12 3:15-5:15pm) #1176 CSA helmet and cage required, gloves and shin pads recommended.

Day of the week: Mon & Wed Date: Jul 3 – Jul 10 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Cost: $3 for Drop-In Goalies play FREE

Time: 3:30-4:50 pm Place: CLSA Cost: FREE (skate rentals extra)

Friday Night Skate Everyone Welcome!

Day of Week: Friday Date of Program: Aug 2 - Sept 27 Time: 6:30-7:50 pm Cost: Regular Rates Apply Place: CLSA

Day Time Skating

Everyone Welcome! Come out and enjoy the rink, lots of space to work on your technique or just enjoy skating.

Day of Week: Mon-Fri Date of Program: Jul 29 - Sept 30 Time: 11:00 am-12:50 pm Cost: Daytime Rates Apply Place: CLSA

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Ice Hockey

Girls Drop In Hockey

(11-15 yrs) # 1130 Full CSA equipment is required.

Day of Week: Tuesday Date: Sept 10 – Dec 17 Time: 6:30-7:30 am Cost: $5.25 for Drop-In Goalies play FREE Number of weeks: 3

After School Drop In Hockey

6-10 yrs #1138 Full CSA certified equipment required/ Goalies play Free Give your athlete that extra day of skills practice in game situations. This on ice time will go a long way in the enjoyment and development of your child’s abilities.

Facilitated by: Skate Shop Staff Day of Week: Tuesday Date: Sept 10 - Dec 17 Time: 3:30 – 4:40 pm Cost: $5.25 Goalies play FREE Number of weeks: 3

Sticks & Pucks

15+ #1134 Grab your stick and Gloves, (CSA helmet with cage required for under 18). Start your day off with a “Morning Skate”, shoot, do drills alone or with a friend. Work on your skating and your stick handling. This program is designed for non-oppositional play.

Facilitated by: Skate Shop Staff Day of Week: Monday Date: Sept 9 - Dec 16 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 am Cost: $3.50

Drop In Hockey Cost: $5.25 (Goalies play FREE!)

**Full Gear Required**

Young Adult (co-ed) 16+ Yrs Day of Week: Sunday Date: Aug 4, 11, 25; Sept 1, 8 Time: 1:30-3:00 pm

11-15 Yrs

Day of Week: Sunday Date: Aug 4 - Sept 8 Time: 12:00 pm-1:30pm

6-10 Yrs

Day of Week: Sunday Date: Aug 4 - Sept 8 Time: 10:30 pm - 12:00 pm

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

CURLING

s t r a t s n o s a e S t s 1 t c O

#532

2013

Kick it off with Cowichan Rocks Curling Club in partnership with Cowichan Lake Recreation!

ANNUAL SUMMER CURLING BONSPIEL August 22 - 25 Thurs - Sun

Golf/Curling Spiel Saturday, Sept 21

For only $65 per person you will start with 9 holes of golf at March Meadows Golf Course followed by lunch, then move on to an afternoon of curling at Cowichan Rocks followed by dinner.

Prizes are included for both golf and curling! Great value and tons of fun!

To register today call,

Cost is $240/team and fee includes curling, entertainment, steak dinner on Saturday night with a Western theme, and prizes. $50 deposit required at the time of registration.

Pig Roast on Friday night is optional.

An extra fee $13 per person will be required.

Golf Tourney on Friday morning at March Meadows is optional. An extra fee of $45 per person will be required but will also cover your “burger buffet” lunch and golf prizes.

250-749-6742 and ask for Linda Coming in the Fall 2013 Playbook...information for the first half: Monday Night Two vs Two Mixed Curling League

This is a very popular event so don’t delay...sign up today!

Tuesday Night Mixed Curling League

311 South Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan B.C. Call 250-749-6742 for information E-mail clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca

Day of Week: Monday Date: Oct 7 - Dec 16 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $47

Cowichan Rocks... a cool place to curl!

Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Oct 1 - Dec 17 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $115

Wednesday Open League Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: Oct 2 - Dec 18 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $115 **Leagues 1st half fees due by Oct 1.

and

Contact Arena at 250-749-6742 if interested and your name will be forwarded to the League Coordinator.** Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

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Patricia Thomson Notary Public

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Two locations in Lake Cowichan to serve you.

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250 749 0149

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Always a Sale Rack!

FOOTWEAR CENTRE 42 South Shore Road

250-749-3721

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

Bowling Alley 250-745-3431

BOWLING

250-745-3431

Summer time fun!

Youbou Lanes Bowling Alley Saturday Family Bowling

Drop In with your family & visit our historic Youbou Lanes. 5-pin, 10 pin & Rock ‘n’ Glow bowling available. History books and pictures too!

Day of Week: Saturday Date: Jul 6 – Aug 31 (none Aug 10)

Time: 3:00 – 5:30 pm Cost Per Game: Adults $3.75, Child $2.50, Shoes $1

Followed by Youth Drop-In Gym in Youbou Hall Saturday evenings $2/visit.

Saturday Adult Bowling

Licensed facility! 5pin, 10pin and Rock ‘n’ Glow Bowling. Check it out for tons of fun. Bring your friends!

Day of Week: Saturday Date: July 6 - Dec 28 Time: 7:30 - 10:30pm Cost Per Game: $3.75 (shoes extra)

Friday Family Loonie Nights

July - Sept

Dates: Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6 (first Friday of each month) Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Fun, Fabulous Fridays

10 - 16 Yrs (Youth) Meet at Arbutus Park in Youbou at 4:00 pm, bring your picnic, towel, bathing suit, sunscreen and a change of clothes, including socks. The group can swim until 6pm, eat your picnic and go to Youbou Hall for games/karaoke and more fun.

Bowl from 8:30 -10:00 pm. Registration deadline is 2 days prior to each event date.

Day of Week: Friday Date: Jul 19 (#1112), Aug 16 (#1385) Time: 4:00 – 10:00 pm Cost: $12 per night

Enjoy family fun for only $1per game (shoes extra) Rock & Glow plus tunes!

Toonie Night Adult Bowl (3rd Saturday of each month) licensed facility Day of Week: Saturday Dates: Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 21 Time: 7:30-10:30 pm Cost: $2/game (shoes extra)

Regatta Weekend Family Bowl Start off the Regatta fun with Family bowling in nostalgic Youbou Lanes.

Day of Week: Friday Date: Aug 9 Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm Cost Per Game: Adults $3.75, Children $2.50 (shoes extra)

Friday Family Bowling

Watch for regular Bowling and Leagues to start up in the Family League 5-Pin Families #1113

Day of Week: Saturday Dates: Oct 5 - Nov 30 (none Nov 9) Time: 11:00 - 1:30pm Cost: $48 per person

Mens 10 Pin League Adults #1106

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: Nov 5 - Dec 17 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $63

Youth 10 Pin 10 - 18 Yrs #1114

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: Sept 17 - Dec 3 Time: 3:30 start time Cost: $84

Ladies10 Pin

Adults #1108 Start up meeting Sep 5, bowling begins Sep 12

Day of Week: Thursday Dates: Sept 12- Dec 12 Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $126 Adults #1107

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: Sept 17- Dec 31 Time: 3:30 pm start time Cost: $108

Sunday Mixed 10 Pin League Day of Week: Sunday Dates: Sep 8 – Dec 15, 2013 (none Oct 10, Nov 13, Nov 24)

Time: 7:00 pm “Pay Before You Play” Cost: $108 Minimum 6 bowlers per league must be registered Register today! before drop in can occur.

Pre-register to avoid cancellation. 250-745-3451 Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

GREAT LAKE WALK BOWL Come relax and bowl for FREE (shoes extra) at the historic Youbou Lanes Bowling Alley the day before the Great Lake Walk.

Friday, Sept 30, 2013 6:00 - 8:00pm

Tuesday Afternoon 5-Pin Adults

Adults #1115

Day of Week: Friday Dates: Sept 13 - Dec 27 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30pm Fall Cost Per Game: Adults $3.75, Children $2.50 (shoes extra)

Rent 1 - 4 lanes Birthday parties could not be easier for a party! than at Youbou Call today!

Lanes. Bring your cake and goodie bags, we will decorate, cook, and clean-up.

Call today to book your party!

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TUBE and KAYAK RENTALS on beautiful Cowichan Lake & River • Shuttle service included in rentals • Life jackets available in all sizes • Book online at www.orkaadventures.com

Opening June 15, 2013 14 NORTH SHORE ROAD Across from the Legion

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250.932.2222 Email: info@orkaadventures.com 65 Cowichan Lake Road Lake Cowichan BC

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RECREATIONAL

Fun in the Sun Summer Day Camps

Instructed or Facilitated by: Kaylee Day of Week: Monday – Friday Dates: July 2 – August 23, 2013 Time: 10:30 am-5:30 pm Before Camp Care available from 8:00–10:30 am ($9/day)

5 - 11 yrs

Cost of the Program: $100 weekly.

Number of weeks: 1 – 8 weeks Drop-in: Daily $25 Place: CLSA Curling Rink Dry Floor

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Minimum number of participants - 6 Max number of participants -14.

Indoor & outdoor games, sports of all sorts, arts & crafts, baking. Weekly themes (Historical, Tropical, Science, Sports, etc) Our day camps are full of activities and loaded with fun! Our staff are certified lifeguards so make sure kids bring their swimming suits & towels as well as a lunch, snacks and a water bottle.

Weekly Themes; Hollywood, Outer Space, Hawaiian, Mad Science, Super Sports, Wacky Water, Mini-chef, and Who’s your Hero weeks Alternate suitable activities will be substituted during times of inclement weather.

Alternate activities will include colouring, crafts, indoor sports and games.

Please inform CLR staff of any food allergies or treat limitations (ie microwave popcorn)

Daily Schedule 8am - 10am

Theme Crafts Free Play 10am - 12pm Outdoor Games Sports Noon - 12:30pm Lunch 12:30 - 1pm Walk to Lakeview Park 1pm - 4pm Lakeview Park 4pm - 5pm Indoor Games Sports 5pm - 5:30pm Pick up

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Statistics show that the time after school, before supper is when youth are the least supervised.

Studies also indicate that the more involved our youth are with local recreational programs, the less likely they are to be involved in negative behavior.

Our youth need your help!

Call to volunteers Are you retired? Do you have 2 hours an afternoon or evening per week to dedicate to our youth? Would you like to supervise youth programming?

Your efforts will have a tremendously positive effect on our community!

Ballet & Jazz (Kids)

4-7Yrs #1002 An introduction to dance fundamentals in a fun and imaginative way.

Please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes. (Leotards & tutus are welcome).

Instructor: Bonnie Nicholas Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Sept 17 - Nov 12 Time: 4:00 - 4:45 pm Cost: $60 Place: CLSA Multipurpose Room

Ballet & Jazz (Youth)

8-11Yrs #1049 An introduction to dance fundamentals in a fun and imaginative way.

Please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes. (Leotards & tutus are welcome).

Instructor: Bonnie Nicholas Day of Week: Tuesday Date of Program: Sept 17 - Nov 12 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $75 Place: CLSA Multipurpose Room

MOVIE MAGIC CAMP

9 - 15 Yrs. #1225 Learn Hollywood secrets in this weeklong summer camp. Designed as a hands on program, each participant will create an animated claymation movie and a short film with props, acting & special effects. Program includes T-shirt and DVD, and concludes with a special screening for family and friends.

Facilitator: Chris Jaycox Day of Week: Monday-Friday Date: Jul 22-26 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Cost: $132 Location: CLSA Curling Lounge

Program Registration & Ice / Hall Rentals 250-749-6742 or 250-745-3712

MUSIC THEATRE POP STARS

7 - 11 Yrs. #1171 A fun vocal group for kids incorporating the music they love (lyric changes if needed)! Kids will get ready for a final performance for friends and family with a fun, choreographed vocal mash up featuring each individual.

Instructor: Mary Egan Day of Week: Wednesday Date: Jul 10 – Aug 28 Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am Cost: $83.00 Location Upper Centennial Hall (Aug 7, Mesachie Lake Hall) 13 - 18 Yrs. Youth #1172 Teens learn to work as a group in a dynamic setting with choreography and current music. Each individual will learn microphone technique and will, if interested, be prepared to perform venues, either solo or in a group.

Instructor: Mary Egan Day of Week: Wednesday Date: Jul 10 – Aug 28 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $55.00 Location Upper Centennial Hall (Aug 7, Mesachie Lake Hall)

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RECREATIONAL

The “Cowichan Lake Retreads” Hiking Club invite all people interested in fitness, fun and enjoying the incredible oudoor beauty all around us. There are fitness levels from easy walks to strenuous hikes.

Hiking club Yearly Membership: $15.00/per year or $2 drop in fee #1133

Pickle Ball

Kids Gym Night

Adults

This exciting low impact game is a combination of ping-pong, tennis and badminton. It is played on a badminton sized court using a designated racquet and an oversize ball. No experience necessary. Fun guaranteed. Everyone‘s welcome. Two locations to choose from.

Honeymoon Bay Hall Tues, #1057 Jul 9 – Sep 24 Thu, #1058 Jul 11 – Sep 26 Fri, # 1059 Jul 12 – Sep 27 Youbou Hall: Mon, #1055 Jul 8- Sep 23 Thu, # 1056 Jul 11 – Sep 26 (none Sep 19) Times: 9:30 – 11:30 am Cost: 1 day/week - $10, 2 days/week $15, 3 days/week - $20 Drop In $2

Fitness Wednesdays & Some Sundays And Time: 9:30 am Meet at Saywell Park, Fun 125 South Shore Road Rolled For More Information Call 250.749.6742 Into Pick up a schedule from the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena or One Co-Ed Soccer the tourist info centre.

(Valid until July 1st, 2012 - June 30, 2013)

Adults (16+ Yrs)

Zumba

13+ Youth and Adults #1170 Instructor: Roslyn Pringle Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: Jul 17 – Aug 21 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Cost: $70 Number of weeks: 6 Drop-in: Punch card $13/visit Place: CLSA Multi-Purpose Room 13+ Youth and Adults #1174 Instructor: Danny Day of Week: Friday Dates: Jul 19 - Aug 23 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Cost: $70 Number of weeks: 6 Drop-in: Punch card $13/visit Place: CLSA Multi-Purpose Room

The Zumba program is an “exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness party”. The program blends popular international music, created by Grammy award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. When participants see a Zumba class in action, they can’t wait to give it a try. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats.

Before participants know it, they’re getting fit and their energy levels are soaring! There’s no other fitness class like Zumba Fitness-Party.

Indoor Soccer

6 - 10 Yrs (Children) #1005

Learn the fundamentals of ball handling, passing, shooting and other soccer skills.

Drills will be reinforced with game play.

Soccer shin pads are mandatory.

Instructor: Rob McFarlane Day of Week: Wednesday Date of Program: Sep 4 – Nov 6 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm Cost: $55 (10 wks) Place: LCSS Gym Page 14

Day of Week: Tues & Thurs Date of Program: July 2 - July 11 Time: 6:45 - 8:15 pm Cost: $2 drop-in Place: CLSA Arena Floor

Adults (16+ Yrs) This adult co-ed program welcomes people 16+ years of age to come out for a fun game of volleyball once a week.

Practice your skills, stay active, meet new people and most of all, have fun!

Day of Week: Thursday Date of Program: July 2 - Sept 5 Time: 6:45 - 8:15 pm Cost: $20 (10 wks) or $2 per drop-In available with purchase of a punch card Place: LCSS Gym

Yoga by the Lake

15+ Co-ed #1164 Vinyasa Flow Yoga combines structured sequencing of postures with the movement of breath to create a flowing yoga practice. It promotes muscle tone and flexibility of the joints, increases cardiovascular and respiratory strength while clearing the body of toxins, leaving you feeling calm and centered!

Instructor: Colleen Wizbicki Day of Week: Saturday Date: Jul 6 – Aug 31 (none Jul 27) Time: 9:00 – 10:15 am Cost: $80 Drop-in: Punch card $13/visit

Vin Yasa Flow Yoga 15+ Co-ed #1343 Day of Week: Monday Date: July 8 - Aug 26 Time: 9:00 - 10:15am Cost: $70

Youbou Hall Drop-In Gym

All ages. No registration necessary Day of Week: Varies Mon-Fri Date: Jul to Sep Time: Flexible, call us at 250-745-3712 Cost: $2 / Drop-In Feel like coming in and playing basketball, badminton & more. Please check Youbou Hall for hours of operation and call for confirmation.

Outdoor Boot Camp with Colleen Gray of POWERHOUSE FITNESS

This adult co-ed program welcomes people 16+ years of age to come out for a fun game of soccer. Practice your skills, stay active, meet new people and most of all, have fun!

Co-Ed Volley Ball

8 - 12 Yrs #1139 Instructors: Blaire Denman & Amy Alves Day of Week: Tuesdays Date: Sep 10 -24 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost: $2 Drop-In Number of weeks: 3 Place: Palsson School Come join us for sports every week for sports, action and fun!

Adults #1136 Come join this very well-known instructor for an invigorating and challenging Boot Camp class. Local terrain will be utilized for exercising and increasing your fitness level. Enjoy cool morning air and a spectacular view! Whatever your perceived level of fitness, this class is for you. Tone it down or kick it up, you will leave this class feeling invincible!

Please bring an exercise mat, water bottle, a small set of dumbbells and, lots of energy. Please discuss any medical conditions, concerns or limitations with Colleen.

Day of Week: Tuesday Jul 9 – Aug 27 Thursday Jul 11 – Aug 29 #1137 Time: 8:30 – 9:30 am Cost: $100 for one day, $200 for both days Location: Arbutus Park Grounds

To better assist in the Yoga programs, punch cards for drop-in will be available after minimum registration requirements are met.

Location: Stoker Park, at the end of Marble Bay Rd Follow North Shore Rd, 7 km’s from the Lake Cowichan Fire Department, turn left immediately after crossing Meades Creek bridge, onto Maple Bay Rd and follow for 2.3 km’s, Stoker Park is on the left.

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EDUCATIONAL

PLAYSCHOOL All costs are referred to per session, each lasting 12 weeks, 3 Sessions per school year (September-June)

Instructor: Tracey Johnson Meet the Teachers Thursday, Sep 5 9:00-11:00 am.

13/14 Session 1 Sept 9-Nov 29 Mon #1060 Tue #1061 Wed #1062 Thu #1063 Fri #1064

$87 $142 $185 $228 $282

1 day /wk 2 days /wk 3 days /wk 4 days /wk 5 days /wk

Monday To Friday 9:00-11:30 am In the CLSA Playschool Room

13/14 Session 2 Dec 2-20; Jan 6-Mar 7 Mon #1065 Tue #1066 Wed #1067 Thu #1068 Fri #1069

This community run, playschool program follows the PreSchool Recreation standards of the BCRPA. This program is designed to provide a positive, safe, educational and varied play environment to enhance the quality of a child’s first experience in an organized social, learning situation.

Through play children learn about the world around! Play provides children the opportunity to learn to identify and express feelings, develop social skills and discover their bodies and capabilities! Play encourages creative, cognitive, language and motor development. Play builds social and emotional skills including self-confidence. Learn ABC’s and 123’s, through structured and unstructured activities. Come play with us!

Parents of children currently registered have until July 12th to register for the Session 1, after that we are accepting new registrations. Parents of children registered in Session 1 have until October 1, 2012 to register & pay for Session 2 to hold their child’s spot. After that we are accepting new registrations.12/13 Session 3: March 25th – June14th 2011 (no class March 29th, April 1st & May 20st) Parents of children registered in Session 2 have until January 14th to register & pay for session 3 to hold their child’s spot. After that we are accepting new registrations. Parents of children registered in Session 3 have until July 15th to 13/14 Session 3 Mar 10-14; Mar 31-Jun 14 register & pay to hold their child’s spot for the fall start up session. After that we Mon #1070 are accepting new registrations.

Tue #1071 Each child requires: One extra set of clothing (labeled with name); Inside shoes(to stay at school); Wed #1072 Water bottle(to stay at school) Thu #1073 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: We are closed for all statutory holidays; We are open for all SD79 PD days Fri #1074

Workplace Emergency First Aid (OFA) with CPR “A”

16+ (Adults) #1050 This course is excellent for job seekers as it allows card holders to be a Level 1 First Aid Attendant in the workplace in BC. Certification is good for 3 years. It includes CPR “A” (Adult) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator). All materials are provided. You should wear comfortable clothing as you will be practicing CPR on the floor. Please bring a lunch.

Cheques for registration will need to be written 7 business days in advance to allow time to complete the transaction prior to course completion. Please bring photo ID.

Instructor: St. John’s Ambulance Day of Week: Saturday Date: August 24 Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $105 Location: CLSA Curling Lounge

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Physical Literacy (Kids)

3 - 5 yrs #1054 A 45 minute program to give young children the gross motor skills to be successful at sports and play. Physical Literacy focuses on Run, Jump, Kick, Throw. Many games will be introduced at this critical age to give your children the competence to move forward and develop in sport through play.

13+ Yrs. Youth & Adults #1175 Program Information: This BC Certificate program trains individuals to become responsible food handlers in the food industry by using safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques while promoting worker health and safety. Upon successful completion of the course students receive a certificate and registration into the Provincial FOOD SAFE database. Price includes the exam and submission of the certification.

Instructors: Jennifer/ Glen Smith Day of Week: Saturday Date: Aug 17 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Cost: $85 Location: CLSA, Curling Lounge

Day of week: Tues & Thurs Date: Jul 2 – Aug 1 Time: 9:00 – 9:45 am Cost: $43 drop-in: $7 Place: Multi-Purpose Room

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EDUCATIONAL

RED CROSS PRESCHOOL AND WATERBABIES Levels 1, 2, and 3 with parent Level 1 Starfish 4-18 mo.

Level 2 Duck 18-36 mo.

Level 3 Sea Turtle 18-36 mo.

Level 4 Salamander 3-5 yrs Level 5 Sunfish 3-5 yrs Level 6 Crocodile 3-5 yrs Level 7 Whale 3-5 yrs Day of the Week: Mon – Fri Set A: July 2-12 Set B: July 15-26 Set C: July 29-Aug 9 Set D: August 12-23 Times: Whale/ Crocodile 2:35-:05 pm Sunfish/ Salamander 3:15-3:45 pm Sea Turtle/Duck/Starfish 3:55-4:25 pm Cost: $36 Location: Arbutus Park, Youbou

RED CROSS AQUA ADULTS 12+ Yrs Day of the Week: Mon – Fri Set A: Jul, Sat/Sun Set B: Aug, Sat/Sun Times: Stage 1: 10:00-11:00 am Stage 2: 11:00 am -12:00 pm Stage 3: 12:00 -1:00 pm Cost: $45 Stage 1, $48 Stage 2 & 3 Location: Arbutus Park, Youbou

This program supports solid progression, continuous evaluation and feedback allowing swimmers to develop regardless of previous abilities. The fitness activities component build endurance and promote individual success. It also encourages lifelong physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.

4 months -5 years This seven level stand-alone program allows swimmers to enter various levels based on age and ability. Kids will enjoy the animal themes.

The first two levels focus on water orientation and safety for parents and children. Levels 3-7 build swimming skills and age specific water safety. The upper levels are geared toward the advanced preschooler who is too young for the next program but who has developed swimming skills beyond most preschool programs.

RED CROSS SWIM KIDS 6+ Level 1 - 10 Day of the Week: Mon – Fri Set A: July 2-12 Set B: July 15-26 Set C: July 29-Aug 9 Set D: August 12-23

Times: L 1 1:55-2:25 pm L2 1:15-1:45 pm L3/4 12:35-1:05 pm L5/6 11:55 -12:25 pm L7/8 11;00 -11:45 am L9/10 10:05-10:50 am Cost: L 1-6 $38, L7-10 $40 Location: Arbutus Park, Youbou

This program is designed to meet the needs of adults and teens achieve their goal of learning to or improving their swimming. The Basics program will teach the fundamentals of the strokes, the Strokes component will develop strength in those strokes and the Sports component will introduce you to aquatic activities. This personalized approach for stroke development is suitable to teen and adult learning styles.

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Swim at Arbutus Park

Lifeguards on Duty

July 2 – Aug 30 Mon – Fri 10 am – 5 pm Sat/Sun 12pm – 5 pm All children under the age of 7 must be supervised within arm’s reach at all times by a responsible person of at least 16 yrs. of age

Basic Soap Making

6 - 60 Yrs #1052 Come join us in this enjoyable and informative custom soap making course.

Learn the sdditives for fragrances and soft skin. This class will feature soaps and bath balms!

Dog Obedience (Beginner) #1003

This class is perfect for giving dog owners the confidence to keep their pet safe by learning how to control them in sticky situations.

Learn how to teach a dog to heal, come when called, obey commands, sit, stand, lie down and more- all while in the company of many other dogs. This course teaches a dog to focus on its owner and not on distractions around it. This course takes the human-K9 bond to a new level!

Instructor: Lynn Brooks Day of Week: Tuesday Date: Sept 24 - Nov 12 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm Cost: $45 Location: Lower Centennial Hall

Dog Obedience (Intermediate)

#1004 This class is perfect for giving dog owners the confidence to keep their pet safe by learning how to control them in sticky situations.

Learn how to teach a dog to heal, come when called, obey commands, sit, stand, lie down and more- all while in the company of many other dogs. This course teaches a dog to focus on its owner and not on distractions around it. This course takes the human-K9 bond to a new level!

Instructor: Lynn Brooks Day of Week: Tuesday Date: Sept 24 - Nov 12 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $45 Location: Lower Centennial Hall

Instructor: Elaine Scheffer Day of the Week: Thursday Date of Course: Sept 26 Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm Cost: $36 Location: Lower Centennial Hall

PLEASE WALK YOUR DOG BEFORE CLASS. THANK YOU.

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Transit Information

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Program Inquiries

For more information about our existing proInformation grams, or to inquire The Contact Town of Lake Cowichan 3 about starting a new Facility Information 5 program.

Email: jcummings@cvrd. bc.ca Birthday Parties 6

Transit tickets and passes are for sale at the Arena Office and Transit tickets are for sale at the Youbou office. Transit Rider’s Guides are available at these Get our E-Newletter! locations. Please contact 250information Everything for the 746-9899 for transit information, or Get faster,and have it visit the BC Transit website at delivered directly to Do-it-Yourself your computer. Save www.bctransit.com

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The Mayor and Council time searching for infor- Curling for the kids onwould like to encourage 9 • Lumber • Paint mation programs and special Bowling to get active, 11 events. residents • Hardware • Mouldings Be amongst the first to learn Recreational new things and 13-14 know!

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Lake Cowichan Home CVRD Dog Licenses $35Centre

Beside the Gazette 250-749-6618 Sold at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena for electoral areas (F) and (I). Youbou Hall (I) only.

Earlybird to the end of January is $25.

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena Office

For All Your Computer Needs 311 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan 75

Phone: 250-749-6742 Virus removal $ Fax: 250-749-6341 E-mail: clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca MacBook repairs

Youbou Hall Office Always FREE estimates 8550 Hemlock St, Youbou We repair notebooks Phone: 250-745-3712 Fax: 250-745-3716 Fastest turn-around E-mail: youbou@cvrd.bc.ca Youbou Lanes

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Area F Director: 250-749-0134 ndly Service t,Frie250-749-3120 Area FaI sDirector: Town of Lake Cowichan: 250-749-6681 ICBC + Private Insurance CVRD •Recycling: 250-746-2540 Auto Glass Replacement Transit:• 250-746-9899 Rock Chip Repairs CVRD:• 250-746-2500 Flat Glass ESS: 250-746-2560 • Auto/Marine Upholstry

To Register For Programs Government Certi ed Technicians

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Ice Rentals

To inquire or book ice time contact the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena office.

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To inquire or book a facility contact administration staff at the arena office or email #2 - 2986 Boys Road, Duncan clradmin@cvrd.bc.ca

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SPECIAL EVENTS

ANNUAL YOUBOU REGATTA Cowichan Lake Recreation invites you to attend our annual family swimming event!

Saturday, August 10, 2013.

Parade Marshalls at the Youbou Hall at 10:00 am Everyone welcome to enter!

Parade proceeds to Arbutus Park at 10:30 followed by: Clarence Whittingham Memorial Quarter Mile Swim Canoe Races Swimming Races for all ages Chalk Art Contest Land Games for kids Watermelon Eating Contest Belly Flop and Canon Ball contest Whistle, Splash and Flip Triathlon Delicious Burger/Hotdog Concession Volleyball 3 on 3 Tournament

You’ve been asking and now it’s here!

Hockey Swap & Shop

Saturday, July 20 9 am - 1 pm $15 per table CLSA Curling Rink Dry Floor Get some $$$ for the hockey gear that your kids have grown out of, or come outfit the kids for a fraction of what retail would cost you! Book your tables now for $15 apiece. #555

SUMMER SEND-OFF BBQ & AWARDS

Date: Friday, Aug 30 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Location: Arbutus Park

Cowichan Lake Area Annual Canada Day Event Monday July 1st 5:00-9:00 pm

Mesachie Lake Hall & Skydome Ball field • Music & Dancing • Arts & Crafts • Face Painting • Kids Games • Food • Birthday Cake We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

12TH ANNIVERSARY GREAT LAKE WALK AND ULTRA MARATHON www.greatlakewalk.com

Day of Week: Saturday Date: September 21, 2013.

Time: Starts at 5 am sharp (no late starts) Registration: Go on line or fill a form out.

• Early bird registration (until Jul 1) $40 • Advanced registration ( Jul 2 – Aug 1st) $50 • Final registration (Aug 2 – Sep 1) $60 (Ask about our bus service $3, pasta dinner $9, breakfast $5.50, & support vehicles $35).

Location: Starts at Youbou Hall, 8550 Hemlock St. Youbou, BC and ends at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 311 South Shore Rd. Lake Cowichan, BC. Information: The 12th annual 56 km. walk or run around beautiful Cowichan Lake. Featuring NEW TEAM EVENT relay style. Twelve rest stops with food and water provided. Prizes too! See website for details.

Come out and join us with your friends to wrap up the summer with a BBQ, and a cash concession, Swim Awards and some fun. This will be the final supervised day of swimming at Arbutus Park Perso it is a great opportunity to take advantage of the summer weather.

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