CHOOSE TO MOVE Free 55+ physical activity program coming soon P.3
Peachland POST
The week of October 10, 2025
WILDFIRE IMPACTS Stress of evacuations and alerts can affect overall health P.6
ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
BOOKS AND BEYOND
The Peachland Library offers a menu to suit all tastes
By Keith Fielding
If you thought that a library was just a musty-smelling place of silence where you can go to borrow books, chances are you haven’t visited one in quite some time-- at least, not one in the area served by the Okanagan Library Board.
Today’s library is a treasure trove of opportunity. Yes, you can borrow books, but you can also attend a lecture, take part in a workshop, join a reading club, learn to use a computer, use a computer if you haven’t got one, journey into virtual reality, get tech support, learn how to write a memoir, access e-books and magazines, and get to download up to 30 movies every month.
READ, WATCH, LISTEN, TALK AND LEARN
And, if you are a baby, you can bond with a parent or caregiver while being captivated by new songs, bounces, rhymes, fingerplays, music and story time--powerful stimuli for your development!
I sat down with Peachland Head Librarian, Raphael Desjarlais, to ask about the library’s role in our community and to discover what attracted her to library work.
“I grew up around libraries,” she to told me. “My mother was a librarian, and with my elementary school being in Maple Grove with connection to the wonderful community centre and library it seemed a natural progression.” I wanted to know what demographics use the library in Peachland
“It’s the entire range,” she told me, “quite literally from babies and toddlers to aging seniors.” “No gaps?” I asked. “I
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The Peachland Library is a welcoming space offering a wide range of programs for all ages – a place to meet, study, and learn.
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In the rough: Ponderosa golf course grading to begin in the near future.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Arts Council offers iPhone photography workshop
Peachland resident, Martha McKenzie, will be leading a two session workshop at the Peachland Art Gallery on Saturday, October 18, and October 25, on how to use your iPhone camera to capture amazing photos. There is a fee of $45 for PCAC members and $50 for nonmembers. 12 spots are available.
In session one, Getting the best from your iPhone camera, participants will learn how to make the most of an iPhone’s built in camera app including simple tips and tricks for taking great
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Session 2 is Editing made easy. Participants will discover how to edit photos and bring out the best. They will explore three popular apps: Snapspeed (free), Mextures ($3) and Distressed FX ($3). Downloading the apps is optional, the iPhone’s camera is enough to follow along.
To register for the sessions visit peachlandarts.ca/workshops
Sick Notes
Unnecessary
Changes to the Employment Standards Act will leave healthcare providers with more time to spend with patients by eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for short-term absences from work.
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has introduced Bill 11, amending the Employment Standards Act to help ease the administrative burden on B.C.’s health-care practitioners by clarifying when it is appropriate for employers to request a sick note from workers.
“When you’re sick, the last thing you should have to do is go to your doctor or a medical clinic in order to get a piece of paper saying you’re sick,” Whiteside
said. “Not only is that difficult for a sick person to do, but it doesn’t help you get better any faster or prevent the spread of illness.”
Currently, the act allows employers to request “reasonably sufficient proof” that an employee is sick.
The changes to the act will clarify employers can’t request, and employees are not required to provide, a sick note written by a physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse as evidence that the employee’s short-term absence from work was related to illness or injury.
Kelowna RCMP are warning the public of a grandparent scam
In two separate files, Kelowna RCMP responded to reports of a fraudster scamming a significant amount of money from an elderly person stating their grandchild was in legal trouble.
In both cases the victims received a phone call from a person claiming to be the lawyer of their grandchild who had been arrested and is in jail following a fictitious criminal matter. The lawyer suggests a cash payment of $5000 can be collected to help their grandchild get out of custody. In both cases the male suspect
arrived at the victim’s residence to pick up the payment.
He visited two homes during the afternoon of Wednesday October 1, 2025, in the 600 block of San Michelle Road and the 1300 block of KLO Road to collect.
The suspect is described as male with light skin, approximately 6’0” tall, dark slicked back hair and long sideburns, strong smelling cologne and carrying an iPad
If you have information regarding these frauds, you are asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300.
Beach Avenue speed bumps gone
Last week those annoying speed bumps on Beach Avenue disappeared!
While it is not known whether they were uprooted in the night by a party of disaffected drivers, it seems more likely that with the summer season over, the District decided they were no longer needed.
If so, we can presume that local drivers are a more responsible lot than our visitors, and we can blame them for the rest of us having to put up with being reminded to stop at stop signs and observe crosswalk protocol.
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CHOOSE TO MOVE
55+ physical activity support program coming to Peachland
A new program called Choose to Move is coming to the Peachland Community Centre this October and is designed to help adults 55+ stay active and healthy.
Choose to Move, already running successfully in West Kelowna and Penticton, was developed in partnership with researchers from the University of British Columbia to help participants build lasting habits of physical activity in their daily lives.
Choose to Move is a free program tailored for adults 55 and older, regardless of ability. Participants
are paired with a trained activity coach who provides personalized guidance, helps set meaningful goals, and offers ongoing motivation and support.
The program also includes opportunities to connect with peers and learn practical tips for healthier living.
Joanie Sims Gould, Executive Director of the Active Aging Society and a researcher from the UBC team that created Choose to Move, underscores the program’s uniqueness: “Choose to Move isn’t just about getting active or making friends; it’s
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about empowering people with the tools to take charge of their health and well-being. It is a free, flexible, sustainable approach that is tailored to each participant’s lifestyle, preferences, and needs, whether they are 55 or 95.”
One past participant shared: “I feel like I’ve got energy again, which is something I haven’t had for a long time… it not only amazes me, it amazes my husband. He hasn’t seen that in me for a long time.”
The program will begin with a required information session on Monday, October 20 at 9:30 AM at the Peachland Community Centre (4450 6th Street). This session will give participants a chance to learn more about the program and to meet their activity coach, Deb Maxwell. Deb currently teaches evening yoga at the Centre and is excited to bring her passion for health and wellness to this new initiative.
The program will run from 9:30 – 10:45 AM on Mondays until December 15.
For more information and to register at no cost, contact the Peachland Community Centre at 250-767-2133 ext. 1 or email recreation@peachland.ca.
Only one road test to get a Class 5 Drivers License
The Province has introduced legislation to improve graduated licensing programs to create a simpler, more accessible process for new drivers, while improving safety standards for motorcycle drivers.
If approved, the changes will update the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) to remove the requirement for a second road test to obtain a Class 5 licence. Instead, for those drivers eligible to move to a Class 5 licence, government will be creating a new 12-month restriction period, during which they must demonstrate safe driving behaviour to progress.
The proposed legislative changes will also establish a new Motorcyclist Licensing Program (MLP) that all new motorcycle riders will need to complete.
The new MLP will also have a restriction period and enhanced safety measure requirements for protective gear, which will be established through regulations.
These changes will help reduce fatalities and serious injuries resulting from motorcycle-related crashes.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
New Peachland firehall should be built on land we own now
Dear Editor,
In 2022, Peachland ratepayers approved an expenditure of $17.5 million to build a new firehall. With a current population of 7,000, it’s $2,500 per capita. In 2025, the cost has apparently increased to $26 million ($3,700 per capita) and will house additional municipal services.
In contrast, Kelowna with a population of 166,000 plans to build a new Protective Services Campus with a firehall plus house the Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) service for $49 million ($295 per capita).
West Kelowna with a population of 40,000 is planning a
new firehall project plus a new community hall, playground and pickleball courts for $14.3 million ($358 per capita).
The problem we are facing is that our small population in Peachland cannot support a $26 million project on a per capita basis. We are not West Kelowna or Kelowna. What we approved in 2022 was a new firehall to be built on the land that we now own at a cost of $2,500 per capita.
We are facing tough times. Canada’s total general government debt per capita reached $96,285 in the first quarter of 2025, according to Statistics Canada. This figure encompasses the debt of the federal, provincial, territorial, and local governments combined and is a significant increase from previous years, highlighting the growing financial burden on Canadians.
It’s only going to get worse in the short term. Let’s build the Peachland firehall we can afford on the land that we now own and start living within our means.
Murray Trusler, MD, MBA, FCFP, FRRMS Peachland
Local government decision-making considerations
Dear Editor,
As we approach the next election, how do you feel about the state of our local democracy? Citizens seem increasingly frustrated with top-down governance and limited opportunities for meaningful participation. Consider this: Is three minutes at a council meeting truly
RICHARD SMITH
MV Pentowna served the communities
It was a stormy day that broke the cables and sent the barge towed by the Pentowna tugboat aground on the beach south of Trepanier Creek mouth. The tug also went aground trying to recover the barge. It was great entertainment for the local people and school students as they watched the recovery operation of
four tugboats pulling the barge back into deeper water. Of course, first they had to rescue the Pentowna! This tug was for many years a breakwater for the Peachland Marina. beside the Blind Angler. It ended its days at the Michaelbrook Golf Course in Kelowna as a curiosity, until it was demolished for scrap.
enough to address issues that matter to you? Councillors are elected to represent citizens to local government—yet too often they begin representing the municipality to the people instead.
We need to think differently. What if councillors held regular public meetings at accessible community spaces where residents could discuss concerns in full, without time constraints? Real representation requires real conversation, not rushed presentations at formal council sessions.
Local democracy thrives when elected officials prioritize listening over limiting. Would you welcome the opportunity to have substantive, unhurried discussions with your councillor in your own neighborhood? It’s time we re-imagine what true representation looks like. Nick Walsh, Peachland
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MV Pentowna transported passengers, and later freight, on Okanagan Lake from 1926 to 1973.
I think it’s disgraceful that after 50 years people don’t know who Neil Armstrong is, or the type of trumpet he played.
Now that we have autocorrect we no longer have to worry about spelling: and for that I’m eternally grapefruit.
Keep them coming: we want to hear from you MUSINGS
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OPINION COUNTS
Our “Letters to the Editor” space has seen a flurry of activity recently. Well, not exactly a flurry, but two last week and two this week, which is a good start.
One of the key goals of a community newspaper is to provide opportunities for readers to express their opinions - particularly about matters that affect the quality of life in their community. And that of course can mean anything from concerns about goose poop, people driving too fast (or too slowly), to noisy motor bikes, and property taxes.
Both letters in this week’s edition concern local government decision making: one being issue based (the fire hall project) and the other addressing
the governance process itself.
There is an interesting observation in the letter dealing with governance when it reminds us that councillors are elected to represent citizens to the local government, yet too often they end up representing the municipality to the people instead.
If that is true in Peachland (and even if it is not) it is important to ask ourselves regularly whether the mechanisms for two-way communication are appropriate, and if they are, whether they are being used.
Peachland is not short on “mechanisms” by which citizens can engage with their elected representatives. For example, you can ask for a meeting; send an email, attend a council meeting and ask
a question; go to an Open House and leave a comment, and you can complete the citizens survey.
So why is it fair to complain about being “talked to” rather than “listened to?” The answers are complex, but one thing stands out: lively discussion and debate within the community, properly informed, and widely shared is essential if we wish to influence
local government decision making.
Without that community dialogue, it is all to easy for us to feel like an onlooker: to keep our views to ourselves, to switch-off, to believe that “they’ll do what they want anyway,” and then fail to engage.
So, thank you letter writers. By taking the time to express your opinions publicly you are helping to promote discussion and debate -- essential ingredients to sustain all healthy communities.
Thank you, readers, keep them coming!
Keith Fielding is President of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society and editor of Peachland Post. He is also a former Peachland mayor and councillor.
POLICY MATTERS Keith Fielding
HEALTH IMPACTS
The effects of wildfire evacuation and alerts on our health
Recently we have had a few fires affect the community here in Peachland. Many folks were evacuated and others were on alert.
The editor asked me to write this article about how discombobulating that can be. Seen through the lens of a Counsellor and Yoga Therapist it’s important to say that the effects on individuals are not just discombobulating: the physical and psychological after effects on health can be significant and much more serious.
All individuals in a community are impacted in some way, whether it’s the smoke in the air causing respiratory issues to varying degrees, that keep people isolated indoors, or the inability to commute to get necessities when roads are blocked.
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However, it’s the mental repercussions such as anxiety, confusion, depression, sleep disturbances, sadness, uncertainty and fear that are more common as we layer another stress on top of what folks are feeling in this rather crazy world as it is. This can tip the scale as a secondary trauma.
Almost everyone has heard of PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Having experienced
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a traumatic event, either directly or indirectly, individuals can be re-traumatized, and this can lead to much more complicated grief, depression and anxiety that can continue long term. Just hearing the water bombers and helicopters can be terrifying to someone who has lived through a fire in the past that caused some form of trauma to them.
When asking my young yoga students what it felt like for them, they shared that going to school and trying to pack for the day while trying to decide what to pack for a potential evacuation was upsetting.
The Canadian government has the Social Determinant of Health, or SDOH, for rural communities affected by wildfire. This looks at age, geographic location, gender and income as to how it affects individuals.
Seeing how united our community is, gives us solace in knowing that our friends and neighbours have our back. Being evacuated twice and on alert 3 times, I admit that it is quite stressful. Especially because my second home, the forest, perished. I can attest to the volunteers in the last wildfires and ALERT taking one of my pets into foster, as being extremely supportive and empathetic.
So how can we work with
this post trauma. First, if you or anyone you know are showing signs of serious mental or physical effects, please seek medical attention. The sooner you can talk to someone and be supported, the more likely you will find recovery and process the event.
If you have felt mild to moderate dis-regulation of the nervous system, try some grounding practices. Having warm and nourishing foods can squelch the tension in the belly. In addition, a warm bath and talking about your feelings with someone safe and understanding can help. So can getting into some somatic or movement practice to help work the tension out of the body. This can be a walk, dancing, yoga, shaking your body and most important…breathing. Hands on your belly and relaxing breaths.
Lastly, because I lost many beautiful tree souls in the last fire, on the trails that I run daily, go wrap your arms around a tree in your neighbourhood or trail. This is the most grounding thing that you can do outside and it will be nourishing for you both, by feeling that connection to nature.
Dawn Boys is a LAYT Yoga therapist, Ayurvdic counsellor, personal trainer, student counsellor, and outdoor enthusiast.
WELLNESS
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SOMETHING FOR ALL
Far beyond the printed word
would like the ‘unicorns’, young adults, to be more engaged, but with middle school and high school being in West Kelowna, that tends to be their ambit.”
I asked about the pressures arising in Alberta to ban certain books in school libraries for being inappropriate for young minds--including some classics. Is that happening in the Okanagan library system, I wanted to know.
“We don’t allow anything pornographic, but we don’t censor material, and we aren’t experiencing those same pressures,” she told me.
“However, that is not to say we don’t have critics: a good library has something to offend everyone!”
We went on to talk about the range of services offered by the library, including one that was a surprise to me.
“I love helping people,” said Raphael. “One area I enjoy doing that is by giving tech help. You can book my time to get help with smartphones, tablets, e-readers, laptops, or digital collections.”
It seems there are limits though. “Someone wanted me to partition their computer hard drive, and I declined that!”
We spoke about Kanopy, a streaming service that anyone with a library card can access on an internet-connected device.
With that ‘app’ you can stream, free of charge, award-winning documentaries, film festival favourites, indie gems, classics, and world cinema--over 30,000 films from creators like PBS, and thousands of independent filmmakers.
And yes, Raphael can help you install and learn how to use that if you need assistance.
“What became of the prophecy that digital books and other technological changes might lead to the demise of libraries,” I asked. “There is just no sign of that,” she told me. “We actually embrace digital and provide both options. Popularity varies depending on reader preferences and the work itself.”
And judging from the buzz of activity at this branch and its popularity with members (replicated in all other Okanagan communities) it would be wise for any Elon Musk type cost slashing DOGER to think twice before taking aim at this target.
So, if you don’t have a library card and want to enjoy a magical world of discovery, it’s a simple drop-in matter to get one. And it’s free because you have already paid for it. ••
THEATRE, FILM AND JAZZ
Fall arts scene going strong
Snippets from Chris Byrd’s Arts council newsletter
In some ways it’s been a good summer! The orchards are happy – a fruitful season! Hopefully the vineyards too! Lots of sun, and some rain. Our sympathies to those who had to relocate temporarily for the Drought Hill and Munroe Lake fires!
Thanks again to the firefighters for their tireless task!
Hope you artists have not been distracted by all this disturbance and have been inspired to produce good works! Don’t complain - keep creating!
Book your tickets now for Jeffrey Hatcher’s classic thriller Dial M For Murder starting Wednesday, October 22 until Saturday October 25 at 7 pm with a matinee on Sunday, October 26 at 2 pm at the Black Box Theatre in the Kelowna Community Theatre. Many will remember Hitchcock’s 1954 film of the same title. Lots of passion in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher, with some resemblance to the original play and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 film.
Tickets: Adults $44, Seniors $38.50, Students with ID $33.
Purchase your tickets now for the popular globe trotting Anna Jacyszyn Trio concert coming to the Peachland Art Gallery on Saturday, November 22 from 7 to 9 pm. Jacyszyn’s jazz vocals have entertained Peachlanders and global audiences for several years. Don’t wait, tickets at $30 for members and $35 non-members can be purchased at the Peachland Art Gallery.
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This clever, fast-paced adaptation adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. A retired tennis pro, suspecting his wealthy wife is having an affair, cooks up a plot to have her murdered by an acquaintance of his. His plan doesn’t work out and she remains alive, which forces him to change plans, outwit the police and remain undetected. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CHAD
Consider signing up for local artist Wayne Power’s latest workshop, Lake-scape Chromatics Intermediate Acrylic Water-media, at the Peachland Art Gallery from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesdays October 14, 21 and 28. Power has considerable experience as a past elementary school art teacher in BC and an instructor here in the Okanagan. The first day, you’ll paint a monochromatic lake-scape in Payne’s Grey. On the second, three Analogous Colour Harmonies to create a composition. And on day three, you’ll paint a floral or landscape in Complementary Colours. The instructor will supply boards, papers, watercolours, and pen supplies. Fifteen spots are available; ten are required for the class to run. The cost is $185 for members and $200 for non-members. Pre-register.
The next Talent Showcase Open Mic is on Thursday, October 30. Anticipate some “spooky” numbers and people in Halloween outfits! Now, are you really at a loss as to what to do over the next few weeks?
Christopher Byrd is the editor of the Peachland Community Arts Council newsletter.
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You can borrow books, stream digital content, get tech assistance, explore programs and clubs all for free at the Peachland
Draw the Line: for people, peace and the planet
On September 20 there were over 70 Draw the Line events held all over Canada. It was an unprecedented and historic coming together of climate justice, migrant justice, Indigenous justice, labour rights, anti-war, and Palestine solidarity groups, to reject the Carney agenda and to demand that the Canadian government prioritize our communities over billionaires.
Billionaires Against the Rest of Us was on my t-shirt as I helped carry a Council of Canadians banner in Penticton. People from Seniors for Climate, First Things First, Penticton4Palestine, We Draw the Line and the public joined in a People’s Parade for the Planet alongside the Gyro Park Saturday Farmer’s Market, onto the road, around a few blocks, and back to Veteran’s Park.
At issue were climate justice, migrant rights, Indigenous reconciliation, social justice and equity, and peace.
People shared stories and sang songs. The event focused on pushing for urgent climate action but also stood in solidarity with other allies and their concerns: the migrants fighting for rights, Indigenous land defenders, Palestine peace supporters, and those concerned about affordability, housing, and healthcare.
NATURAL WONDER
As this was before the resumption of Parliament, when Prime Minister Mark Carney would introduce the fall budget, people were demanding the government pick a side: injustice, violence, and climate destruction—or a just and safe future for all of us.
The marchers went around the big block with decorated bikes, walkers, scooters, strollers and carts. They gathered for songs and stories about climate, justice, and hope.
People came from Osoyoos to Kelowna. A highlight was when Anona Kampe of the Penticton Indian Band of the Okanagan Nation welcomed everyone with a syilx prayer and the Okanagan Song.
At issue were Prime Minister Mark Carney’s actions:
• Rammed through Bill C-5 to fast-track projects on Indigenous land without consent and appointed former Trans Mountain CEO to lead Major Projects Office
• Promised 15% spending cuts over three years, affecting up to 57,000 public sector workers while announcing over $9 billion in new military funding
• Proposed Bill C-2 to cancel immigration permits en masse, restrict asylum claims, and expand warrantless surveillance on all Canadians
• Slashed taxes for the wealthy while continuing subsidies for large corporations
• Declared Air Canada
strike illegal within 24 hours
• Capitulated to Trump by shelving Digital Services Tax and reportedly considering joining his “Golden Dome” missile defense program
• Continued to support Israel’s genocide in Gaza by selling weapons to the IDF
In the park, there were speeches with demands to:
• Put people over corporate profit. Fund our families and communities.
• Refuse ongoing colonialism. Uphold Indigenous Sovereignty.
• Stop blaming migrants. Demand full immigration status for all now!
• End the war machine. Stand for justice and peace.
• End the era of fossil fuels. Protect Mother Earth.
Avril Torrence, Co-Lead, Council of Canadians South Okanagan Chapter, continually makes the point that: “All of us collectively gather to speak truth to the power of billionaires. We will no longer allow the 1% to rule; we are many and we are mobilizing.”
Judy Wyper is involved with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance, Seniors For Climate, First Things First, and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
EDITOR’S NOTE:
The comments and opinions expressed in this report are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of Peachland Post.
Judy Wyper
Judy Wyper photo Judy Wyper from Peachland and Sheena Schonwald from Osoyoos lead the parade in Penticton.
TURNER AVENUE
ROAD NAME of the week
This road honours John Herbert Turner, who served as British Columbia’s 10th premier from 1895 to 1898. Turner was born in 1833 in Suffolk, England, coming to Canada in 1856. He became a businessman in Halifax and then Charlottetown, moving to Victoria, B.C. in 1862.
He served as an Alderman and then Mayor of Victoria before entering provincial politics in 1886. Between 1887 and 1895 Turner was Minister of Finance under three successive premiers before becoming premier himself in 1895. Significantly, he was premier of the province in 1898 when J.M. Robinson founded Peachland. Previously, as finance minister, Turner had been highly supportive of the policy of giving grants to railway companies for the purpose of opening up the Interior of B.C.
During his term as premier, he was very active in promoting B.C. to potential immigrants from England, as well as promoting agriculture in British Columbia, something that Robinson was also doing in his (highly successful) efforts to attract folk from the prairies to come to Peachland and become orchardists. Turner’s activities were noted by those running the CPR and an informal alliance between B.C. and the CPR seems to have arisen aimed at attracting and helping people to come to B.C. from other parts of Canada.
Extracted from The Road Names of Peachland: The Origins of Their Names 2nd Edition With permission kindly granted by Peachland author, Don Wigfield
Photos: Mary Jane Ruddy (Above): Dawn on a November day in Peachland.
(Below): It takes a special kind of bird to sit long enough for this lovely composition.
Photo: Martha McKenzie Elliot Kim entertains the audience at the OUR Space Talent Showcase.
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SATURDAY
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Carpet Bowling 9:30 AM-noon
OUR SPACE
Spheres and Hearts Workshop 10 AM-3 PM
Story Slam 5:30 PM okfolkschool.ca peachlandarts.ca/workshops
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY West Kelowna Artists
Runs to Oct 26 10 AM-4 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION 250-767-9404
Breakfast 9-11 AM
Burger & Fries, Wings Specials Meat Draw & 50-50 Draw 3-5 PM
Everyone Welcome
Kitchen open Thurs. to Sat 2-6 PM
PEACHLAND MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE 250-767-3441
Open Daily 10 AM-6 PM
Train exhibit is operating
SUNDAY
50 PLUS CENTRE
Mahjong 1-4 PM
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
PARENT & TOT Bootcamp
9:30–10:15 AM
Pilates Yoga Fusion 11AM-noon
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY 10 AM-4 PM West Kelowna Artists
PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB
Barrel Race & Gymkhana Double Header
Sat & Sun Food Truck
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MONDAY
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We Art Here 12 PM
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TUESDAY
50 PLUS CENTRE
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 noon
Fellowship (AA) 12-1 PM
Mahjong 1-4 PM
Passion 4 Art 1-4 PM
Line Dancing 4:30-5:30 PM
Cloggers 6-6:45 PM
Treasure Hunters 6:45 PM
OUR SPACE
Lake scape Chromatics 10 AM-2 PM
Workshop with Wayne Power
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PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Learn to play Pickleball Clinic
10:30-11:30AM
Remedy Yoga (Level 2)
10:30-11:45 AM
Novice Pickleball Clinic 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Senior Strength, Balance & Core
12:30-1:30 PM
Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1-3 PM
Yoga for your Back 3:45-5:15 PM
Cycle Fusion 5:45-6:45 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Catch the King 6 PM
Darts 7 PM
PEACHLAND LIBRARY
Baby Time 11 AM Drop In
Virtual Reality Goggles 3 PM
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PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Ladies Cards 10:30 AM
Men’s Coffee & Crib 1 PM
Love, Loss, Grieving Group 1:30-3 PM
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WEDNESDAY
50 PLUS CENTRE
50+ fitness 9-10 AM
Chair Yoga 11-noon
Bridge 1-3:30 PM
Tae Kwan Do 5:30–8:30 PM
OUR SPACE
Drop in art with Terry Moore
$5.00 1-3 PM
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY
10 AM-4 PM
West Kelowna Artists
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Indoor Walking 8-9 AM
Pickleball 1.5-2.0 9:15-11:15 AM
Functional Fitness 9:30-10:45 AM
Pickleball 3.0+ 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (Drop In $5.25)
Pickleball 2.5-3.0 1:45-3:45 PM
Mini Kickers Soccer (Boys)
4:30-5:15 PM
Soccer Fundamentals (Boys)
5:15-6:15 PM
Yoga and Beyond 5:15-6:15 PM
Yoga and Beyond 6:30-7:30 PM
Pickleball 4.0+ Competitive Play
6:30-8:30 PM
PEACHLAND MODEL TRAIN
GROUP 6:30 PM Museum
PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Tai Chi 10:30 AM
Sunshine Singers 1PM
THURSDAY
50 PLUS CENTRE
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Art in Peachland 10 AM-2 PM
Iron & Silk 11-noon
Ukulele 1-2:30 PM
Bingo 5:30 Doors Starts 6:30
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY
10 AM-4 PM
West Kelowna Artists
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Pickleball (All Play)
8:15-10:15 AM
Drop-in
Yoga for your Back 9:30-10:45 AM
Pickleball 3.0-3.75
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Yoga for Women’s Health 11 AM-12:15 PM
Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1-3 PM
Youth Yoga & Mindfulness
4:30-5:30 PM
Volleyball 5-6:15 PM
Pickleball All Play 6:30-8:15 PM Drop In $5.25
PEACHLAND LEGION
Meat Draw 3-5 PM
Liver & Onions or Pot Roast
Everyone Welcome
PEACHLAND LIBRARY
Story Time 11 AM Drop In Stay & Play 11:30 AM Drop In
PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Adult Day Service 9 AM
FRIDAY
50 PLUS CENTRE
50+ Fitness 9-10 AM
Coffee Beans 10:30-noon
Chair yoga 11-noon
Hall Available 12-1 PM
Canasta 1-4 PM
Knitting 1-3 PM
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY
10 AM-4 PM
West Kelowna Artists
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Indoor Walking 8-9 AM
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Pilates Yoga 9-10 AM
Remedy Yoga LEVEL 10:30-11:45 AM
Creative Playtime 10:00 AM-noon (FREE Kids 0-6)
Pickleball 2.5-3.0 12:30 -2:30 PM
Pickleball All Play 2:45-4:30 PM (Drop In $5.25)
PEACHLAND LEGION
Fish & Chips
Quiz Night 6:30 PM
For information on more programs at Peachland Community Centre search on-line at peachland.ca/recguide. For additional information re: Pickleball lessons and games, contact Zoe at 250-767-2133.
