TOWN TREES Protecting urban forests for air,water, life, Judy Wyper says P.6
Peachland POST
The week of February 14, 2025
ON THE PITCH Old ball diamond becomes soccer, baseball field of dreams P.8
ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
RAISING FUNDS Peachland councillor planning trip as memorial for his father P.3
Love in Peachland
Three local couples share how they met and how they’ve stayed together for the long run
Valentine’s Day is a time to talk about love. The Peachland Post sat down with three Peachland couples to ask how they met, fell in love and what advice they offer on how to stay happily married for decades.
CHRIS AND GABRIELLE BYRD by Teresa Harris Triggiano
Hanging on the wall in the home of Chris and Gabrielle Byrd is a gift from their three daughters. It is a visual story of two lives spent together spanning an extraordinary 65 years. On it are tiny black and white photographs of a beaming couple on their wedding day as well as multiple family photos created to commemorate their 60th wedding anniversary, four years prior.
Sitting across from the 88- and 89-yearold, one can’t help but notice mannerisms demonstrating the familiarity of having spent a lifetime together. They smile while listening intently as the other speaks. Occasionally, Gabrielle laughs and playfully nudges Chris insisting he “not elaborate on that particular story”. When asked how they met, they share a story that begins with Chris’s love of acting. In fact, if it wasn’t for his passion for theatre, he may never have met Gabrielle. Having received a scholarship, Chris moved from Montreal to England to study drama at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. (Remarkably, Donald Sutherland was in his class, and after graduating, the
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Okanagan tree-fruit growers get climate change support
Okanagan tree-fruit growers have received some good news.
New funding is available to help tree-fruit growers prepare their orchards for extreme weather, said the B.C. government in a recent media release.
The $5-million Tree Fruit Climate Resiliency program will help fund protective covers, energy-efficient heaters and wind machines to help during periods of extreme cold, as well as canopy sprinklers and shade protection to help ward off the effects of extreme heat.
“As one of B.C.’s largest cherry producers, we are seeing an increasingly volatile climate stretching the ability of grow-
ers to adapt,” said David Geen, CEO of Jealous Fruits, a Kelowna wholesale cherry operation, in the release. “Climate mitigation strategies, such as frost-control materials, installation of wind machines, and researching and developing hardier genetics and varieties can all contribute to a more stable
cherry industry,”
Applications are being accepted and will continue until funds are fully committed. Applicants can contact AgriServiceBC@gov.bc.ca with questions about the program or to receive support in developing their applications. ••.
Peachland councillor on pilgrimage to Dutch town his father helped liberate
By Jeff McDonalD Staff RepoRteR
Keith Thom is planning to walk in his father’s World War II footsteps.
The Peachland councillor and musician is travelling to Holland in April for the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi occupation in the war’s final months.
Murray Maxwell Thom was a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons and led his squadron into the Dutch town of Leeuwarden on April 15, 1945, freeing it from the German occupiers.
Eighty years later, son Keith plans to visit the town for ceremonies this April 15 in honour of his father and to lay a wreath from the Peachland branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. “I want to pay my respects to him and the other troops,” said Thom. “I expect my eyes to be very wet and I won’t be trying to hide that. My father was and still is an inspiration to me as to how I live my life.”
The elder Thom passed away in 1998.
To assist with expenses for the trip, Thom and the Peachland Legion are co-hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Legion, 4407
2nd Street in Peachland. It goes from 3 to 6 p.m. and Thom said it will be an afternoon of music, food and drink. He’s hoping for community support to help him and his wife realize the dream of standing where his father stood so many years ago.
Thom plans to remain in Holland for ceremonies on May 5, a public holiday called Bevrijdingsdag, when the entire country celebrates its liberation. He’ll lay another wreath from the District of Peachland.
His father was an engineering student at the University of Toronto when the war broke out in 1939. He joined the military and rose to the rank of major.
After the war, he settled in Toronto, where he was offered a fulltime military commission.
“He said no, as he had met and married my British mother who was quite adamant that she wanted six children. So he told them no to the commission and yes to making six children,” said Thom, who was born in Kitchener, Ontario.
Thom will perform at Sunday’s fundraiser along with musical guests Ray Roper, Eric Brian and Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. ••
District launches updated website at peachland.ca
The District of Peachland launched an updated website with a new look and feel last week.
The structure and functionality has been updated to make it more accessible for a range of users with different abilities, the district said in a media release. The new look and feel is intended to enhance the user experience and better serve residents, businesses and visitors.
You’ll find it at peachland.ca.
Family Day free event at community centre for all ages
Family Day is Monday, Feb. 17 and the Peachland Community Centre is hosting a free all-ages event from 1 to 3 p.m. Mini golf, inflatable axe throwing, a movie and a race course are some of the activities on offer. Popcorn is available by donation to the Peachland Ambassadors.
Pre-registration is not required.
The community centre is at 4450 6th Street in Peachland. Call 250-767-2133 for details.
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FEDERAL POLITICS
Conservative plan will treat fentanyl producers as mass-murderers
In response to President Trump’s demands, Prime Minister Trudeau announced several border-related measures to secure a tariff reprieve. To quote PM Trudeau directly:
“I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting the border.
In addition, Canada is making new commitments to appoint a Fentanyl Czar, we will list cartels as terrorists, ensure 24/7 eyes on the border, launch a Canada- U.S. Joint Strike Force to combat organized crime, fentanyl
and money laundering. I have also signed a new intelligence directive on organized crime and fentanyl and we will be backing it with $200 million.”
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These measures mark a significant shift in the government’s approach and represent PM Trudeau’s first serious acknowledgment that the fentanyl crisis demands more urgent
NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY by
RICHARD SMITH
Early ferries on Okanagan Lake were steamers, not sternwheelers
The earliest way of getting from town to town on Okanagan Lake was not by sternwheeler but by steam launch. J.M. Robinson had a boat factory in Naramata to build them. They were small passenger boats and the names included the Trepanier, the Rattlesnake and the Maude Moore. This passenger ferry service was briefly re-established from Peachland to Summerland when a portion of Highway 97 caved in. The ferry service started on November 1, 2008 with four cruise boats used for summer tourists on the lake as passenger ferries. As they were not meant for rough weather there were some sailing cancellations.
and forceful federal action.
Critics have noted that it took pressure from President Trump to compel PM Trudeau to act on this crisis. However, from my perspective, enhanced border security and increased vigilance should be a non-partisan initiative that all Canadians can support.
Fentanyl and opioids pose a grave public health crisis. Since 2016, approximately 49,000 Canadians have lost their lives to opioid overdoses—a tragic 200% increase over this period.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced new measures to address the opioid crisis that he would implement if elected as Prime Minister. These measures include:
To impose mandatory life sentences on anyone involved in the trafficking, production and distribution of over 40 mg of fentanyl. Further, it is proposed a mandatory prison sentence of 15 years for traffickers caught with between 20mg to 40mg of fentanyl.
Adding some context to those numbers, 80% of accidental opioid deaths in Canada involve fentanyl. It takes just 2 mg of fentanyl to kill someone. That means just 40mg of fentanyl is enough to kill 20 people.
Conservatives believe it is time to treat mass fentanyl production not unlike mass murder. We must make efforts to stop the flow of drugs that are killing far too many of our loved ones.
My question this week: Should fentanyl trafficking be treated more like mass murder with mandatory prison sentences, as proposed in the Conservative plan, or do you think this approach goes too far?
I can be reached at Dan. Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll-free 1-800-665-8711.
Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Central Okananagan-Similkameen-Nicola.
LETTERS
Thanks for the arts support
To the editor:
Huge big thanks to all of our community members who came to support and participate in the Red Tie Gala on February 8, the opening celebration of our annual HeARTs festival!
The evening was a great success, and fun to see everyone dressed up for an evening of festivities!
Thanks to all the volunteers from our membership who shared so much time, talent and energy to create this event! Thanks to all who bid in the art auction, to help raise funds for Our SPACE! Thanks to Caleb Dube, who entertained us
so beautifully on the grand piano! Thanks go to Summerhill Pyramid Winery for the delicious champagne, and Codfathers’ Jon Crofts for the freshly shucked oysters!
The three groups who share Our SPACE: BEEPS, Peachland Community Arts Council, and Okanagan Folk School are committed to keeping this beautiful heritage building as a public space for all types of entertainment, education and cultural enrichment. It takes a village, and that we have here in Peachland!
Paula McLaughlin, co-chair, Our SPACE Society, Peachland
Contributed Photo
J.M. Robinson built steam launches at a factory in Naramata to ferry passengers between lake towns.
PARLIAMENT DAN ALBAS
LETTERS
Drought Hill speed not leading cause of accidents
To the editor:
The entirety of Peachland has had 1498 vehicle crashes between 2019 and 2023, not a single accident was marked as caused by overtaking (ICBC, n.d.). I believe the anecdotal statement by Mr. Fielding that people passing on the double solid as a leading cause for concern on Drought Hill is misleading.
Between 2019 and 2023 there have been 15 accidents on Drought Hill (Highway 97) with its speed limit of 90 kmh, nine were at the intersection of Drought Rd. and Highway 97. (ICBC, n.d.)
By comparison there have been 207 accidents on the 70kmh stretch of highway between Princeton Ave. and the Highway 97 intersection and Buchanan Rd. to the Highway 97 intersection. (ICBC, n.d.)
I doubt a speed decrease on Drought Hill will achieve anything more than frustration for those folks who still need to get to work every day. A frustration caused by their commutes being extended five minutes each way, that’s 20 more hours a year in traffic away from their families.
Intersection access to highway 97 through Peachland is the leading area of incidents. Let’s focus on solutions that will tangibly make our highways safer. Traffic lights, merge lanes, turning lanes, no left turn restrictions and U turn routes where these restrictions are applied. This will make our highways safer.
Let’s focus on the facts available to all of us published annually by ICBC to target effective solutions for drivers’ safety. Steven Lazeski, Peachland
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Budget Open House: Peachland residents, have your say
Residents of Peachland, mark your calendars! On Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 6 pm, at the Peachland Community Centre (4450 6th Street), the District of Peachland will host a Budget Open House, allowing you to learn about the town’s financial future and share your thoughts.
At this event, you’ll discover how the proposed tax increase might affect you, the capital projects planned for the year, and the Strategic Plan that will guide Peachland’s growth and development in the years ahead. Whether you’re a homeowner, a business owner, or simply interested in local governance, this is your chance to ask questions and understand where your tax dollars are going.
Each year, the District council develops a five-year Financial Plan that prioritizes projects and allocates funding for both capital and operational budgets. This plan, which must be approved
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by May 12, serves as the financial roadmap for Peachland, ensuring resources are used effectively to maintain infrastructure, enhance public services, and support community initiatives.
Why should you attend? Because the Budget Open House provides a transparent look at Peachland’s financial health and future investments. Attendees will: Learn how the proposed tax increase may impact their property taxes.
Get insights into upcoming
capital projects like infrastructure upgrades, park improvements, or road improvements.
Understand the longterm Strategic Plan, which shapes Peachland’s growth and sustainability goals.
Have the chance to ask questions and provide input before making final decisions.
Your voice matters in this process. By attending, you can speak with council members and staff, clarify budget priorities, and ensure your concerns are heard. The Budget Open House is more than just a presentation—it’s an opportunity to shape Peachland’s future.
Could you make time to attend and stay informed? A well-planned budget benefits everyone in the community, and your participation helps make Peachland a better place to live, work, and play.
Patrick Van Minsel is mayor of Peachland.
Patrick Van Minsel
Peachland bylaw protects our urban forest
Nature challenges, helps, astonishes, and feeds us. Peachlanders are surrounded by treed and greened areas. This urban forest, all those woody shrubs and trees that grow on private and public property, including our dedicated parks, beautify our surroundings, enhance biodiversity, and bring health and wellbeing. Studies have
offer cooling during a heat wave.
Trees improve air quality by filtering pollution like sulfur dioxide, ammonia, and nitrogen oxide through their leaves. During the growing season, trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, making life on our planet possible. Many people have cultural and social practices related to being outside in nature. These are all free economic, personal, health and social benefits.
Peachland is protecting this urban forest with the updated, now year-old January 2024 Tree Protection Bylaw. The district website states that it is a “bylaw to regulate and prohibit the cutting, removal, and damage of trees, the issuance of permits for the same, and the requirement for replacement trees.”
shown that living close to a park or growing things contributes to stress relief, improved attention, boosted immune systems, and lowered blood pressure. Birds, bees, praying mantis, deer and raccoons thrive in our greenery. Roots, trunks, soil and leaves hold water for a long time. They help hold back runoff during summertime thunderstorms. Leaves transpire water vapour into the air. Trees slow the wind, moderate local conditions and
I spoke to District of Peachland staff about it. Bylaw officer Travis Nixon said the former fire chief initiated the change in order to have a bylaw that supported FireSmart, the provincial program designed to decrease the likelihood of losses and damages to property from wildfires.
“People can arrange for someone from the fire department to visit their property and look for fire risks. Trees and other hazards can be identified, and the permit fee is waived,” said Nixon.
Trees can’t be cut to improve a
Our urban forest is precious, and our district has taken measures to protect it.
Judy Wyper is involved with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance, Seniors For Change, First Things First, and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
view, according to the bylaw. There are several descriptions of protected trees and a long list of exempted trees. Trees must be cut by an arborist, and replacement trees must be planted within specifications. Fines for infractions go up to $10,000. “Council adopted a new Tree Protection Bylaw with the primary goals of including FireSmart principles and ensuring only properly accredited professionals are permitted to provide opinions,” said Councillor Rick Ingram, chair of the Peachland Climate Action Task Force. As a strong proponent of FireSmart activities, particularly as climate change increases the forest fire risk, I supported the replacement of our old tree cutting bylaw. The new bylaw should help residents take steps to FireSmart their properties while the requirement for replacement trees ensures the many important contributions of trees to our environment and community are maintained.”
JUDY WYPER
Judy Wyper photo Bird’s nest discovered in a smoke bush after pruning.
Secret to long love: communicate, give and be gentle
LOVE FROM PAGE 1
two worked together in a movie called Flight into Danger.)
SHARILYN AND HAROLD CROOK
by Teresa Harris Triggiano
Upon arriving in England, Chris rented a flat in South Kensington and soon discovered that a fellow classmate was sweet on a girl who lived in his building. Her roommate was Gabrielle. One night it was suggested the four of them have a dinner party and it was there that Chris and Gabrielle met and began a journey resulting in a legacy of three daughters, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. When asked how a couple stays happy together for over six decades, Gabrielle replies, “Communication”. In her opinion, effective communication is vital. She elaborates with this nugget of advice: It’s not just about talking for the sake of stating your own perspective. It’s about listening with the intent to better understand your partner’s perspective. Wise words, indeed.
Sharilyn was seventeen when her mother came home with interesting news: there was a new accountant at the bank who had recently transferred from Calgary to their small town of Barrhead, Alberta. Even more interesting, he was cute with a capital C. “You should go and check him out,” her mother joked. Wisely, Sharilyn did just that and snuck into the bank for a peek for herself. She smiles while recalling that her mother had not exaggerated. His name was Harold and as fate would have it, he had rented a room in a building where Sharilyn’s girlfriend’s boyfriend lived. It wasn’t long before Sharilyn’s and Harold’s paths crossed. The foursome became friends and then, to Sharilyn’s delight, Harold invited her to the movies. Her eyes light up recalling the day she knew just how much she liked Harold. The prom was around the corner but in her excitement about her new beau, Sharilyn forgot she had agreed long ago to attend with someone else and asked Harold
to be her date. Harold declined, having heard she already had a date to the prom. It was his integrity in insisting Sharilyn honour her previous promise that synched it for Sharilyn. Agreeing it was the right thing to do, Sharilyn went to the prom with her original date and went out with Harold the day after. “We’ve been together ever since,” she shares.
Married now an impressive 56 years, when asked what advice they offer on how to stay happily together, Sharilyn replies: “My mother told me that in marriage there is give and take and that you must be prepared to do more giving than taking.” Marriage is never perfectly equal, she says, and if you can give without a grudge and without taking score, because you love that person, you’ll do alright.
KAREN READ AND KYM MARTIN by Jeff McDonald
You never know where playing hockey in a women’s beer league might take you.
In the case of Kym Martin and Karen Read, it’s taken them to 19 years together and a move from Ottawa to Peachland.
A mutual friend in Ottawa thought they might be a match, so the friend invited Karen to a game that Kym was playing.
“She sort of orchestrated an opportunity for us to meet, and we met and she was right,” says Kym. Their first date was dinner out, and 19 years later they haven’t looked back.
Meeting in their early forties meant both knew what they were seeking in a relationship, says Kym. “By then you know what you want, and you have the list of what you don’t want, and so it was pretty easy to go through the checklist,” she smiles.
In 19 years together, they’ve
had just two arguments where one of them became angry enough to leave the house. “And it was the same thing that caused it both times,” says Karen.
It’s not that they don’t have disagreements, but both say clear and constant communication is the key to dealing with those inevitable moments of disharmony in a relationship.
“I think communication is everything and we spoke about that on our first date. That, you know, if you’re not honest about what you’re feeling, then there’s no relationship there,” says Kym.
Karen agrees, noting that there are very few moments when they’re not connecting about the details of the day.
Eight and a half years ago, Karen left her career in the military, Kym retired from the federal public service and they moved to Peachland to build a new life here.
The secret to staying together? Communication, mutual respect and “….just being gentle with each other. That’s basically all it is,” Karen smiles.
And so we have it, relationship advice based on a combined 140 years of love: Communicate with the intent of understanding your partner’s perspective, always be gentle, and give without taking score - simply because you love them. ••
Teresa Harris Triggiano photo Chris and Gabrielle Byrd: listen with intent
Jeff McDonald photo
Karen Read and Kym Martin: be kind and gentle
Teresa Harris Triggiano photo Sharilyn and Harold Crook: give more than you take
How an old ball diamond becomes a field of dreams
Turner Park was re-purchased from a private developer by the District of Peachland in March 2021.
Once owned by the school district, the property had a softball and a little league diamond, along with a multisport lacrosse box. Seniors remember an active softball league there 25 years ago plus a seven-team Peachland little league for children.
All of this was abandoned when the property was sold to a developer and the largely unused fields and facilities had fallen into disrepair.
Outside consultants had recommended restoration of the softball diamond as one possible option to council in 2021. Council wanted further work done.
I had a background in youth soccer and had been on the board of Vancouver Youth Soccer as the parks and field liaison between them and the City of Vancouver.
I felt the opportunity had been missed to include a soccer field with a softball field at Turner Park.
Obviously you can’t play
sports at the same time on the same field, but I knew it was common practice in B.C. to combine soccer and softball/ baseball fields, providing irrigation and field maintenance for both sports at the same time in the same location.
So with an old field tape measure, my wife Allie and I measured Turner Park, ensuring the length and width of the softball outfield met requirements for a regulation soccer field.
We remeasured the field a total of 14 times, in front of council, district staff, and consultants. We also provided field measurements of ball fields in neighbouring communities, Summerland, and West Kelowna to show that Turner was, in terms of field length, more than capable of providing regulation baseball, softball and soccer.
Last, with the help of realtor and friend Dave Collins, we took a drone video of Turner Park, lined for both softball and soccer.
All of this was included in a presentation given by my wife Allie and me to Peachland council in June 2022, where unanimous agreement was obtained to provide a soccer/baseball/ softball field at Turner Park.
At the suggestion of resident Jay Heidelbach, Peachland also successfully applied for a $40K grant from the Toronto Blue Jays Field of Dreams fund to develop the field.
Most B.C. communities with a population of 5,000-15,000 have four or five baseball/softball/ soccer fields. Peachland, with
its lack of flat land, has only one softball field, Cousins Park. Peachland’s first regulation soccer field, and second softball field, will be at Turner Park, along with a children’s playground. Turner Park is scheduled to reopen this June and we hope to have Peachland youth soccer teams, a Peachland youth baseball team, Peachland adult and
MUSICAL OFFERINGS
senior slo-pitch teams playing there on opening day. Stay tuned for opening day details!
Randey Brophy has coached youth soccer for 32 years. He spearheaded the drive for Turner Park to be redeveloped as a baseball/softball/ soccer field and formed the Peachland Youth Soccer Club in 2023.
Peachland library streams
classical, jazz music for free
Want to listen to more a little more Beethoven, or Miles Davis, or Pavarotti? The Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library, found at the Village Mall, can help.
The library’s free Naxos streaming service offers classical, jazz, folk, opera, chamber music, and international, with access to 198,501 recordings totalling over three milliontracks. New recordings are added monthly.
Naxos is mainly focused on classical music but also offers contemporary, instrumental, and jazz.
One section offers guided informational tours of the various musical eras from Baroque to 20th century.
The Naxos search tool lets you easily find what you want. For example, if you are looking for music featuring a favourite instrument, you simply search by keyword and choose from the results.
The service is free to use with
your library card. Library staff can help set you up.
Mark Rucker photo Peachland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library, at Village Mall.
Good times and red ties at the
yellow schoolhouse
Peachlanders showed up decked out in red for the Red Tie Gala opening fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 8 at the yellow schoolhouse.
Oysters and sparkling wine flowed, as did music and laughter. It was a great party for a good cause.
About $3,000 was raised in support of OUr SPACE.
Lake Avenue at 13th Street 250-767-9237
Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 am
Pastor: Lyle Wahl peachlandbaptistcanada.com
There is a sermon audio available on our website each week.
Jeff McDonald photo
Jean and Cliff Allen, Deborah Livingstone and Jackie Lingard.
Jeff McDonald photo Caleb Dube entertained the crowd through the evening.
Jeff McDonald photo
Andrea Clark, Deborah Livingstone, Virginia Stanton, Paula McLaughlin, Vickie Molloy and Laura Joseph.
Jeff McDonald photo
Mayor Patrick Van Minsel, Paula McLaughlin and Richard Smith.
Jeff McDonald photo Peter McLaughlin.
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Joke of the Week
A Spanish-speaking magician told his audience he was going to vanish on the count of three. He counted, “Uno, dos...” and disappeared without a tres.
CURRENT SOLUTION: “The oldest, shortest words - ‘yes’ and ‘no’ - are those which require the most thought.” - Pythagoras
Reservations or registration may be required for the following activities or events. Please phone the number provided for more details.
SATURDAY
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
SUNDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Movement and dance 12-12:45 PM
Intro to Ballet 1-1:45 PM
Beginners Ballet 2-2:55 PM Jazz 3-3:55 PM
MONDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
Mini batters (ages 4 to 6) 5:15-6 PM
Baseball fundamentals (ages 7 to 9) 6-7 PM
Volleyball 7-8:15 ($5.25 drop in)
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
50+ Fitness 8-9 AM
Variety singers 9:30-11:30 AM
We Art Here 12 PM
Bridge 1 PM
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
250-767-0141
Ladies Coffee 1-2 PM
Peachland Boys and Girls Club
250-767-2515
Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM
Family Tot play time 9:30-1 PM School’s out 2:30-5 PM
TUESDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Remedy yoga (Level 2) 10:30-11:45 AM
Learn to Weight Train 12-1 PM
Pickleball Drills and Play
10:30-12:30 PM
*NEW* Yoga for your back 3:15-4:30 PM
Events listings are free to non-profit and community groups. Submit by Friday, 3 p.m. for publication the following Friday at info@peachlandpost.org
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
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
250-767-2133
Ladies Coffee & Cards 11-12 PM
Men’s Coffee & Cards 1-3 PM
WEDNESDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
Pickleball 3.0 11-1 PM ($5:25 drop in)
Mini kickers (ages 4-6) 5:15-6 PM
Soccer fundamentals (ages 7 to 9) 6-7 PM
Quilters 8-4 PM
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
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 Boys and Girls Club
250-767-2515
Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM
School’s Out 2:30-5 PM
Element Club 6-8 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
250-767-0141
Tia Chi 10-11 AM
Sunshine Singers 1-2 PM
THURSDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Art group 8-4 PM
Volleyball 5-6:15 PM ($5.25 drop in)
*NEW* Yoga for your back
3:15-4:30 PM
Pickleball all play 6:30-8:15 PM
($5.25 drop in)
Peachland Wellness Centre
*NEW* Wellness Circle 1-2:30
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Iron & Silk 11-12 PM
Ukulele 1-2:30 PM
Peachland Library 250-767-9111
Winter Story Time 11 AM
Stay & Play 11:45 AM
Peachland Legion 250-767-9404
Meat draw & 50-50 3-5 PM
FRIDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Flow yoga 9-10 AM ($11.55 Drop in)
Remedy Yoga level 1 10:30-11:45 AM
Creative playtime (Free program kids 0 to 6) 10 AM-12 PM
Pickleball all play 3-4:45 PM
($5.25 drop in)
Yoga for pickleball 12-1 PM
Peachland Boys and Girls Club
250-767-2515
Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM
Schools Out 2:30-5 PM
T.G.I.F. 6-8 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
Intergenerational Choir 10 AM
Peachland Library
LEGO Builds 3-4 PM
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 more programs at Peachland Community Centre search online for the Peachland Recreational Guide – Winter 2024. For additional information re: Pickleball lessons and games, contact Zoe at 250-767-2133.
HEARTS FESTIVAL EVENTS
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Feb. 14-16
ARTISAN SHOWCASE WEEKEND in Our SPACE 10-4 p.m. each day with interest group displays, sales, art and craft activities, live music, art exhibit and refreshments. Go to peachlandarts.ca for more information.
Events listings are free to non-profit and community groups. Submit by Friday, 3 p.m. for publication the following Friday at info@peachlandpost.org
