DIRT DOESN’T HURT Soil microbes good for digestive tract, says Dawn Boys P.6
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ART STARTS New art gallery exhibit opening soon at Our SPACE P.8
ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
FEDERAL VOTE Liberal candidate for Peachland riding makes her case P.4
CANADA PROUD
CBy Teresa Harris Triggiano
anadian pride is on the rise! A recent Angus Reid poll queried the question “How proud are you to be Canadian?” offering options ranging from “not proud at all”, “somewhat proud” to “proud” and “very proud”. The study showed the majority of Canadians answered with either “proud” or “very proud”. Almost every province saw an increase: British Columbia showed patriotic responses were up 12 per cent since December, while Quebec was up a whopping 15 percent.
To acknowledge this surge in patriotism, the Peachland Post posted a couple of questions on social media addressed to Peachlanders asking them what makes us uniquely Canadian. Here are 25 light-hearted responses.
You are Canadian IF…
Melody Ann Hallen: You’ve watched your spouse shovel snow in their shorts.
Marilyn Dodd: You can travel to
you are welcomed as a friend.
Mike Triggiano: You have used “eh” at least once in a sentence today. Example: “Sounds pretty Canadian, eh!” Or, you’ve worn shorts in six degrees simply because it’s sunny.
Natalie Dannatt: You have ever picked up the tab for the person behind you at Timmy’s. (And you know where they mean when someone says, at Timmy’s!)
Kerry Martinson: You have worn a toque in summer. Or, you have a private outdoor hockey rink in your backyard.
Pat Grant: You were the one to apologize, when someone bumped into you - because yes, we are that polite.
Ashley Diaz: You have actually apologized for apologizing too often.
Stacey Byrnes: You have met a bear on the walk to your hot tub.
Jane Tench: You love volunteering in your community.
Moira Goodman: You’ve ever carried a pair of canoe oars through
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New trees to be planted at dog park
Peachland pooches will have more trees to run around thanks to a $5,000 grant from BC Hydro to the District of Peachland.
The district is planting new nine trees at the new off-leash area at Sanderson Park, including three autumn blaze red maples, three Lavelle hawthornes and three Dawyck beech.
The money comes from BC Hydro’s Community ReGreening Program.
West Kelowna creates economic development commission
The City of West Kelowna is creating a new organization “ded-
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icated to driving economic growth and business development in our community,” the city said in a media release last week.
To be called the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation (WKEDC), the city is recruiting people to serve on its board of directors.
They’re seeking “local business owners or senior managers who can help shape the strategic direction of the WKEDC and contribute to the success of our business development, retention and expansion efforts,” the release said.
People with expertise in legal and risk management, accounting, development, planning or construction, agricultural, agritourism, small business and retail, manufacturing or education are welcome to apply, the release said.
More information is online at westkelownacity.ca/wkedc.
Two Peachlanders awarded King Charles coronation medals
Two of Peachland’s renowned community builders, Barb Dionne and Don Wilson, have been awarded the King Charles 111 Coronation Medal in recognition of their exceptional qualities and remarkable contributions to the community.
The awards were presented by District council at its meeting on March 23.
Dionne is noted for her many years of service to the community as a volunteer, as curator of the Peachland Historical Society, as a former councillor and as an unofficial envoy to other levels of government. “Barb has been a driving force in our community for decades,” said Mayor Patrick Van Minsel.
Wilson’s resume includes 25 years on district council, serving as an ambulance attendant and Peachland’s fire chief, and thirty years of volunteer service managing the Peachland museum.
Post staff
FUNDRAISER BRIEFS
Merritt receives funding for new dikes project
The provincial government is providing $60 million to relocate and rebuild two critical dikes that were damaged during the November 2021 flood. The two dikes will be rebuilt to higher standards to better protect against flooding and keep people safe, the provincial government said in a media release. Heavy rainfall in November 2021 caused the Coldwater River to overflow, leading to failure of the dikes and major flooding in Merritt.
The dikes could not be rebuilt at the current locations and must be rebuilt at other places. The dike projects are part of the City of Merritt’s flood mitigation plan to restore and protect the community after the 2021 flooding.
Other key projects in the plan are happening with support of the local First Nations, include ecosystem restoration, riverbank restoration and armouring to prevent erosion.
“The Shackan Indian Band is happy to see our neighbours receive the needed funding for rebuilding these dikes, helping the city mitigate risks from future flooding,” said Chief Lindsay Tighe of the Shackan Indian Band in the release.
Rebuilding the two dikes will also help reduce flood risks to downstream communities and benefit the local ecosystem by preserving the natural flow of the river, the release said.
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Peachland Lions tournament good for golfers of all levels
By Jeff McDonald staff RePoRteR
You don’t need to be a great golfer to play in the Peachland Lions Club golf tournament in Summerland.
The April 27 tournament is ‘best ball’, which means all you need to know is which end of the club to hold.
And then all you need is to be ready to enjoy a fun and friendly atmosphere, a beautiful setting and a great dinner after the final hole, said the Peachland Lions’ Dave Tarry.
“It’s just a fun tournament. It’s not so much the score, it’s about having fun and raising money for a great cause. The format is basically best ball, so it’s more fun,” said Tarry.
Funds raised in the 24th Annual Charity Gold go to support Camp Winfield, which lets handicapped children enjoy a summer camp experience, said Tarry. Last year’s tournament brought in almost $11 thousand, Tarry said.
“Over the years we’ve raised a lot for money for Camp Winfield. That’s the Lions camp for handicapped children. They can’t go
to other camps. It’s a one-on-one camping experience and the parents geta bit of a respite,” he said. About 700 children have attended camp in the 24 years the tournament has been running, he said.
The evening banquet includes a silent auction, prizes, and 50-50 draws. “We have things like a helicopter ride, wineries have donated wine, and we have some really interesting prizes from local merchants from around the valley. We are also doing Westjet tickets for two people that can fly anywhere that Westjet is scheduled to fly,” he said.
Solo golfers or pairs shouldn’t hesitate to sign up; organizers will place them in a foursome. Tarry said the Summerland Golf Club is one of the most beautiful he’s played on and always in great condition.
“If you’ve played around the valley but never played this course, this is your chance to play it. I’ve played hundreds of golf courses and this is one of my favourites. It really is a gem,” he said. “The back nine is all in mountains and hills. You’re just there with nature.”
Tee-off is 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 27. The entry fee includes
golf, a cart and the banquet. The early-bird entry fee is $150 until April 15, $160 after that. You can bring a guest to the banquet only for $45.
Contact Dave Tarry at dtarry14@gmail.com or visit peachlandlions.com for information.••
Contributed photo
The golf course in Summerland is like a walk in Okanagan nature.
By Jeff McDonald staff RePoRteR
Juliette Sicotte is finding a lot of energy speaking to voters as her campaign gets into full swing.
The candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in the newly created riding of Okanagan Lake West -- South Kelowna said she and her volunteers are knocking on doors, going to events and meeting lots of voters.
“It’s exciting because we have a great group of people, and it’s wonderful to see that people want to take action,” she said. “People are very engaged and it’s been really good. I’m also finding that
people are very polite, even though we sometimes have different ideas, but people are always polite.”
Sicotte said she has deep roots in the riding after thirty years in Kelowna. Her professional background is a mix of fine art sales, fashion and now selling industrial instrumentation systems for ACR Systems in Kelowna.
Many years of experience working with small businesses allow her to bring a unique perspective to the table, she said, and that’s part of what qualifies her to represent Okanagan Lake West -- South Kelowna as a Member of Parliament in a Liberal government. “I’ve had quite a few pivots,” she said. “I have worked in various private sectors but I have always been deeply immersed in small business so I understand that it’s the backbone of our riding. I’m already championing solutions for small
and to help prepare and protect the riding from natural distasters driven by climate change.
As she knocks on doors in the riding, Sicotte said it’s become clear that the burning issue on people’s minds is the possible impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. “What we’re dealing with the most is the Trump tariff threats, because of how tariffs could cripple our economy. That is the number one priority we are dealing with right now,” she said.
The new Liberal leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney is why the Canadian electorate should elect a Liberal government for a fourth term, she said. “We have a new leader, a new person
with great experience and a different skill set. He has the relationships domestically and internationally to build a stronger Canada. He is the right person at the right time for our country,” she said.
Prime Minister Carney, she said, has been working swiftly to protect the Canadian economy and jobs. She also pointed to Carney’s recent phone call with Trump in which the U.S. president didn’t issue threats against Canadian sovereignty and referred to the prime minister by his proper title. “He’s making sure that we are granted the respect we deserve. You can’t go down that Trump path, you have to maintain your own self respect and dignity and come to the table with strengths,” she said.
This is Sicotte’s first time as a political candidate, but she has worked on a number of Liberal campaigns. Threats to Canadian sovereignty helped push her to throw her hat into the political ring. “I couldn’t just stand by and watch our country get swept away by possible annexation,” said Sicotte.••
This is the first in a series of interviews with each federal candidate in the Okanagan Lake West -- South Kelowna riding.
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Submitted photo Juliette Sicotte is the federal Liberal candidate for Peachland.
LETTERS
More quotes needed for firehall tab
To the editor:
Has the District of Peachland had more than one quote on the new firehall?
As the March 28 article had said, that there would be a 30 per cent increase for the proposed new firehall over the original quote. We need to review other quotes from other contractors.
Look what happened in West Kelowna. The new city hall is going six million dollars over budget and it’s still not complete.
With the cost of construction adding 30 per cent more to the quote, there should be second and third quotes on this building.
Jim Wakelyn Peachland
60-second rant
Why do politicians and their back-room strategists desperately look for some message, any message, that will resonate with voters?
Why can’t they just run on their convictions and let voters decide? Isn’t that what leaders used to do?
These days, politicians spend their time throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks.
If you, a federal party leader, believe that the most important issue in the current election is the cost of living, then you should say so, say why, and say what you’re going to do about it. If you believe the threat posed by the current U.S. administration is the ballot-box question, say so, say why, and say what you’re going to do about it.
If some other issue keeps you up at night, run on that issue. If voters agree with you, then you win. If they don’t, you lose. Isn’t that how democracy should work?
IN THE COMMUNITY
Police presence: careful of what you wish for
Does anyone remember the time when community policing meant that residents knew their local cops and were quite likely to be on first name terms with them?
In those good old days, cops were known to us because they were part of the social fabric of the community. They walked around town. They chatted with residents, they enquired after your ailing grandma, and their very presence was a powerful crime prevention deterrent.
Crucially, their presence and familiarity to residents engendered trust and cooperation - conditions essential for policing work then, and now.
Today, our RCMP cops (we pay for four of them) are simply a statistical entity. We don’t actually have four - that number is an approximation of the resources spent on Peachland matters by any num-
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Keith Fielding
ber of officers in the West Kelowna RCMP detachment. It’s not surprising then if we don’t know the name of any one of them--and probably not a good outcome for you if they know yours!
As for walking among us, it seems that this concept is now a romantic ideal rather than a practical reality
But, isn’t that what Peachland residents were alluding to when a majority responded to the latest Peachland civic survey saying
they would like to see an increased policing presence in Peachland?
The RCMP have taken the survey responses seriously and have committed to increasing their visibility in the community by upping the number of traffic stops.
I will be the first to admit that I have no idea of the realities that today drive RCMP officer deployment -- it may well be that increased traffic control is a necessary and productive use of resources. But I’m pretty sure that more traffic stops was not the outcome that those seeking an increased policing presence in Peachland were expecting.
So, to any romantics among us still harbouring thoughts of a return to yesteryear: don’t give up on it, but be careful of what you wish for!
Keith Fielding is a former mayor of Peachland.
Getting dirty is good for you and your tummy
As many Peachlanders begin to get outside and sip in the spring air while working in the yard, pruning and raking and tilling the garden soil, we may not realize how integral this is to our overall health and digestion.
Being in nature has many benefits to our wellbeing. Taking your exercise or work projects into the great outdoors increases oxygen intake, builds on balance and stability from unstable surfaces, improves reaction time, stimulates our reasoning and other mental abilities by increasing a pleasure response, boosts our creativity and problem-solving abilities.
erate sun exposure), improves sleep, reduces depression as well as improves vision. Studies from WebMD, Healthline, and the American Psychological
biome that begins to emerge this time of year for our gut.
While we’re outside, the microbes in the soil, under the leaves, in the garden dirt, forest floor and shores along the lake are waiting for you to breathe them in and wear them on your skin. Every spring, a new ecology of microbes are essentially hatching.
This microbial surge for 2025 helps to build a seasonal gut flora like seed planting in our body. What’s happening in the dirt around us is then married with the culture within us. That is, if we are getting some time in nature.
When you’re outside and absorbing your local dirt you are inoculating your digestive tract with a stable new season of microbes and preparing your gut for the foods that you eat that season.
Our modern diet includes a plethora of imported foods, where our gut hasn’t the microbial association. International foods taxes our digestion which is trying to organize the files, so to speak.
Familiar microbes that are on the locally sourced arugula, radishes and other spring vegetables that we eat, out of our garden, are basically giving hugs to the ones waiting in our belly. It’s a marriage made in belly heaven that starts now when we get outside breathing
particles in the air from the dirt.
The Human Microbiome Project, that started in 2007, has been exploring the role of soil and our intestinal community as it relates to human health and disease. Their studies reflect how this affects our immunity by reducing the stress on our digestion Since we were hunter-gatherers, our microbiome biodiversity has decreased significantly because we’ve become more urbanized and able to import a variety of foods not native to our lands or our intestinal environment.
If there is one take-away regarding nature as a healing modality, let it be that dirt ain’t so bad. Especially if it’s local dirt. And pretty soon our local farmers’ markets as well as fruit & vegetable stands will be selling produce for the gardeners and non-gardeners. Whether we forage, garden or support local farmers, each supplies us with what our gut needs. Get outside and breath in the fresh air. It’s good for your belly and so much more. Happy spring!
Dawn Boys is a yoga therapist, personal trainer and counsellor in training. She works at the Peachland Wellness Centre and Peachland Parks and Recreation.
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the border at an airport.
Lee Etherington: You have ever forgotten a bottle of champagne outside to chill and ended up enjoying champagne slushies instead.
Laura Duchsche: You are lucky enough to hike amongst beautiful trees while enjoying views of multiple lakes ending the day with a stunning sunset and friendly neighbours.
Glen: Your heroes aren’t rich people but brave, altruistic people such as Terry Fox, who sacrificed so much to raise awareness and money to help fight cancer.
P.J.: Though you know it’s not perfect, you enjoy the right to free healthcare. You live in a country that, for the most part, is accepting of and defends the rights of all its people regardless of our unique differences.
Kelly Todd: You fasten your flag to a hockey stick rather than a post.
Barrie Hewer: You find out that the off-the-grid communities on B.C’s west coast that my sailing discovered always had a Canadian flag near their dock. In spite of fog and darkness I was never lost.
Mayor Patrick Van Minsel: You know that Canadians are so polite, even their geese say sorry before honking.
Alex Morrison: You still miss Hinterland’s Who’s Who.
Councillor Terry Condon: You’ve ridden your motorcycle through a snowstorm on the 97C connector in July.
Mark Wright: You live in a place as mind-blowingy, insanely, ludicrously beautiful as Peachland, but you don’t brag about it like a loudmouth. You just quietly say, “Oh yes, it’s quite nice here, not too bad”.
Teresa Harris Triggiano: The only gun you have ever owned is a glue gun, water gun or a nail gun. You’ve had both the AC on in your car and the fireplace on
in your house all in one day. And as a bonus: You know what “Elbows up, Canada” means. So here we have it, according to Peachlanders: 25 ways to rec-
ognize us resilient, nature-loving, adventure-seeking, friendly, hard-working, patriotic, Timmy’s drinking, polite - but make no mistake - strong, Canadians. ••
COMMUNITY GARDENS: Space is limited. $25 per plot
LOSS & GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays | 1:30 to 3:00 PM (8-week session) Commences Mar 31st – contact us to register.
WELLNESS CIRCLE: April 17th | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
End of Life Info Session with speaker Doula K. Groenesteyn (Little School House - 1898 Brandon Lane, Peachland)
EASTER DINNER AT LUNCH: Sunday | April 20th| Noon to 2:00 pm. Register by April 14th (held at 50+ building located at 5672 Beach Ave.)
BETTER AT HOME: Light yard work, housekeeping, transportation, and more! Call us to find out what services are available for you or your senior family member.
For more information or to register for a program contact us at 250.767.0141 or email: wellnesscentre@telus.net
Teresa Harris Triggiano photo
Stacey Byrnes: You’re Canadian if you’ve met a bear on your walk to the hot tub.
Melody Ann Hallen photo
Melody Ann Hallen: You’re Canadian if you’ve watched your spouse shovel snow in their shorts.
OUR SPACE
New art gallery exhibit, creative workshops, classical music
As we March into April, we are getting the rain that May keep the wildfires of June, July and August at bay – fingers crossed and don’t begrudge! Just as long as we get a lot of good old smoke-free sunshine like last weekend!
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The next exhibition at the Peachland Art Gallery is Narrow Works! which starts on Saturday, April 12 and runs until Sunday, May 11, in conjunction with Fragments, an art installation of 303 pieces by fibre artist Denise Oyeiese compiled in response to the devastating fire of 2023.
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There are still seats left to welcome our long-time friends of the Peachland Community Arts Council from the Kelowna Community Music School at the Intimate String Ensemble tomorrow (Saturday, April 5) at 5 pm in Our SPACE.
Get tickets at peachlandarts.ca.
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The Okanagan Folk School has seven exciting workshops in April that you may not want to miss. They are: Quail Weaving Workshop: Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 2 pm; Geese or Chicken Weaving Workshop, Sunday, April 6, 10 am to 4 pm; Paisley Bead Necklace Workshop, Wednesday, April 9, 1 pm to 4 pm; Beginner Stained Glass Workshop, Saturday, April 12, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Embroidery on Knits Workshop, Sunday, April 13, 10 am to 2 pm; Stained Glass Stepping Stone Workshop: Sunday, April 27, 10 am to 2 pm and Sourdough 101 Workshop, Saturday, April 19, 1 pm to 4 pm. What an exciting choice for those who want to spend their leisure hours doing something practical and creative!
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For over 50 years, the Peach-
land Variety Singers have shared their voices and love of music in Peachland and the community, presenting two concerts annually, winter and summer For many years, Phyllis Papineau volunteered her skills as choirmaster until her recent move to Kelowna. The baton has now passed to Joanne Forsyth. Piano accompaniment is by Kendall Walley. Their first concert of the year will be From Sea to Sea, a tribute in song to Canada, on Sunday, April 13, at 2 pm at the 50 Plus Centre.
The concert will highlight and celebrate Canada – its musical composers, arrangers, songwriters, and singers. Everyone is welcome. Admission is by donation.
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PCAC member Peggie Collins of Gallery One-Twenty-Seven in Penticton has announced the winner of her
Okanagan Valley photo contest.
The winner is Marianne Lund, whose photograph of cliffs reveals that, in Collins’s words, “There is light and life to this image and it makes me look forward to spring here in the Okanagan! I will be getting brush to canvas and hope to have the painting (of the photograph) completed soon! I am so grateful to everyone who sent in photos. It was so challenging to pick just one!”
The gallery and studio are open most afternoons from 1 to 5 pm.
To make an appointment for a specific time, email Collins at peggiecollins@peggiecollinsdesign.com.
A happy Eid al-Fitr to our Muslim friends last week!
Christopher Byrd is the editor of the Peachland Community Arts Council newsletter.
Peachland businesses step up to feed Graffiti sock-hoppers
Remarkable! Every business on Beach Avenue has contributed something to make the 2nd Annual Peachland Graffiti Sock Hop (Saturday, April 12) a resounding success! Graffiti is the FUN Raiser for the 26th Annual Peachland Classic Car Show on May 18. The willingness of each business to participate was instantaneous and enthusiastic, according to Dagmar White. Dagmar is a leader of volunteers from the Friendship Club who approached the business community for support. The successful approach by their dream team of volunteers is a story for another time, but hats off to a brilliant effort and result.
Others who contributed include Fitzpatrick Family Vineyard, Volcanic Hills Estate Winery in West Kelowna, and Tin Whistle Brewery in Penticton. This event is
BUSINESS BEAT
Bruce Klippenstein
anchored by the generous support of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce, the District of Peachland and Johnston Meier Insurance.
Even more evidence of a caring business community is the willingness of the restaurants to collaborate with in-kind sponsorship, and each to provide a dish to be served for the Graffiti buffet, which includes choice of protein,
with vegetarian and gluten free options! Donating businesses are Edgewater Pub & Grill, Jac’s on the Beach, Cibo & Vines, Ships Ahoy Fish & Chips, Gasthaus Pub, Porto Peach, The Blind Angler, Peachland Sushi, Bliss Bakery, Dragon Lotus Restaurant, Peachland IGA, and West Kelowna Save-On Foods.
The Beach Avenue businesses have significant challenges to
cope with seasonal slowdown, and they recognize the huge benefit to their off-season cash flow of the Classic Car Show. Ultimately, they foster a stronger local economy and positive brand awareness. Our community is blessed with having these forward-thinking business people serving our needs. Tickets & more information at peachlandclassiccarshow.ca/graffiti.
KLIP’S TIP:
“A small business is not about the owner, but the value it brings to the community around it.” Unknown.
Bruce Klippenstein, CPA,CA is the Okanagan Town Crier & lives in Peachland. Contact klipper1@ shaw.ca. News items welcome!
The Peachland Variety Singers’ annual spring concert is Sunday, April 13 at 2 P.M. at the 50 Plus Activity Centre.
NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY
Early spring buds are emerging on Beach Avenue trees.
by RICHARD SMITH
A strange drive-in in a strange place
Peachland had a drive-in the 1950s.
It’s long gone now, but Peachland did have a drive-in theatre in the mid 1950s, It was located on a flat clearing in the trees where the Coquihalla connector joins Highway 97 today.
It was far enough away not to bother anyone as the sound was carried to the cars by large loudspeak-
ers. It was also halfway between Peachland and Westbank. The location was intended to attracted more patrons. It was very primitive by any standard but a real drive-in nevertheless. It was very short lived but exciting while it lasted. The nearest other drive-in theatre was a long trip by ferry to Rutland.
Richard Smith photo
Ted Cave photo An army of crocuses marching in a garden on Beach Avenue.
Jeff McDonald photo
Diane Ogg photo
Mark Wright photo Lisa the husky was doing her goose-patrol job on the beach last week.
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Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on a tricycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle? Attire.
CURRENT SOLUTION: He who devotes sixteen hours a day to study may become as wise at sixty as he thought himself at twenty.
– Mary Wilson Little
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Reservations or registration may be required for the following activities or events. Please call the number provided for more details.
SATURDAY
Okanagan Folk School
Okfolkschool.ca
Quail weaving workshop
Peachland Art Gallery
250-767-7422
Captured Images 10-4 PM
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM
Peachland Legion 250-767-9404
Meat Draw & 50-50 Draw 3-5 PM
Everyone Welcome
Peachland Library 250-767-9111
Learn to make Sourdough 10 AM
Registration required
SUNDAY
Peachland Art Gallery
Captured Images 10-4 PM
Okanagan Folk School
Okfolkschool.ca
Geese and chicken weaving workshop
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Pickleball 2.5-3.5 12-2 PM
Pickleball 3.75+ 2-4 PM
Beginner ballet ages 6 to 8 2-2:55 PM
Jazz ages 9 to12 3-3:55 PM
MONDAY
Peachland Community Centre
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
*NEW* Navigating aging workshop
1030-11:30 AM
*NEW* learn to make pottery 1-3 PM
Pickleball 1.0-2.5 11-1 PM
Pickleball 1.0-2.5 1-3 PM
Zumba 6:30-7:30 PM
Volleyball 7-8:15 PM ($5.25 drop in)
50 Plus Centre
50+ fitness 8-9 AM
Variety singers 9:30-11 AM
We Art Here 12 PM
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
250-767-0141
Loss and Grief support group
1:30-3 PM
Adult day service 9 AM
TUESDAY
Peachland Vintage Car Club
604-250-6711
Monthly meeting
Little School house 7PM
Peachland Library
Microbits for children 3PM
Registration required
Peachland Community Centre
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Remedy yoga (Level 2)
10:30-11:45 AM
Pickleball 3.75+ 1-3 PM
50 Plus Centre
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM
Fellowship (AA) 12-1 PM
Mahjong 1-4 PM
Passion 4 Art 1-4 PM
Line Dancing 4:30-5:30 PM
Cloggers 6-7 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
Ladies’ Coffee & Cards
10:30-12 PM
Mens’ Coffee & Crib 1-3 PM
Peachland Legion
Euchre 2 PM
Drop in Darts 7 PM
WEDNESDAY
Peachland Art Gallery
Captured Images 10-4 PM
Peachland Community Centre
Fall Fair Volunteer meeting 7:00 PM
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
Pickleball 3.0 11-1 PM
($5,25 drop in)
Pickleball clinics Novice
3:45-4:45 PM
Quilters 8-4 PM
Yoga and beyond 5:15-6:15 PM /
6:30-7:30 PM
50 Plus Centre
50+ Fitness 9-10 AM
Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30 AM
Bridge 1:00-3:30 PM
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
Tia Chi 10-11 AM
Sunshine Singers 1-2 PM
THURSDAY
OUR space 250-767-7422
Open mic 7 PM
Peachland Art Gallery
Captured Images 10-4 PM
Peachland Library
Story time 11 AM
Stay and play 11:45 AM
Peachland Community Centre
Art group 8-4 PM
Pickleball 3.5 10:30-12:30 PM
Learn to speak Spanish 4-5:30 PM
Volleyball 5-6:15 PM ($5.25 drop in)
Pickleball all play 6:30-8:15 PM ($5.25 drop in)
50 Plus Centre
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Iron & Silk 11 AM
Ukulele 1-2:30 PM
Bingo 5:30 PM
Peachland Legion
Meat draw & 50-50 3-5 PM
Everyone Welcome
Peachland Wellness Centre
Adult day service 9 AM
FRIDAY
Peachland Art Gallery
Captured Images 10-4 PM
Peachland Community Centre
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
Creative playtime (FREE kids 0 to 6) 10-12 PM
Pickleball all play 3-4:45 PM
($5.25 drop in)
Peachland Library
Baby time 10:30 AM
50 Plus Centre
50+ Fitness 9-10 AM
Coffee Bean 10:15-12 PM
Chair yoga 10:30-11:30 AM
Canasta 1-4 PM
Knitting 1-3 PM
For information on programs at Peachland Community Centre, find the Peachland Recreational Guide – Winter 2024 online. For information on pickleball lessons and games, contact Zoe at 250-767-2133.
CLASSIFIEDS: Classified ad and obituary enquiries should be directed by email to info@peachlandpost.org. The cost is $10 per column inch (30 words)
Peachland Lions Club presents
24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
