2014 Bowen Recreation Arts Education

Bowen Island Community u Recreation u Art u Education

Fall/Winter 2013-2014

Welcome Bowen Island Community Recreation, Community Learning and the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) have once again teamed up to present programming for the 2013-2014 Fall/Winter Sessions. We invite you to take a look through the brochure to discover opportunities for learning, developing your creativity, becoming more fit or exploring new pursuits. As a result of your feedback, we’ve organized the brochure by age categories, and then generally under three major sections: Learning, Arts & Recreation. Not only will you discover classes, workshops and other learning opportunities, you’ll discover special events and activities, community resources, and other helpful information. Remember to check back often, we’ll be updating the brochure as new programs and events pop up. You can also visit our website at bowencommunityrecreation.com

How to Use this Brochure Please refer to the Contents page when searching for programs, which are grouped according to age.

When you’re ready to sign-up for classes, you have three choices.

1. Visit the online ActiveNet system and sign-in to your account to register, paying by credit card. https://activenet2ca.active.com/bowencommunityrec/ 2. Visit Community Recreation office to register and pay by cash, cheque or credit/debit card.

3. Call the Community Recreation office at 604.947.2216 and register by credit card.

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Contents Contents Welcome!............................................................................................ 2 General Info & Policies............................................................... 4 Parent & Tot: 0 - 4 years of age Playcare............................................................................................... 6 Parent & Tot Gym Time................................................................... 7 New Mother Goose.........................................................................

Front cover photo: The Dimensioned Window, acrylic painting on canvas

by Igor Palkovic 24” x 36”

Dad & Me.............................................................................................. 9 Children: 5 - 12 years of age Dance.................................................................................................10 Arts.....................................................................................................11 Sports.................................................................................................12 Learning.............................................................................................13 Youth Arts.....................................................................................................14 Learning.............................................................................................15 Health/Fitness...................................................................................16 Bowen Youth Centre.......................................................................17 Sports Day in Canada..................................................................18 Adults: 16 + Vancouver Sun Run.........................................................................19 Health/Fitness...................................................................................20 Sports.................................................................................................29 Dance.................................................................................................30 Arts.....................................................................................................31 Learning.............................................................................................35 Literary..............................................................................................38 Community Partnerships

Bowen Football Club......................................................................40

Bowen Gymnasts.............................................................................44

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General Info & Policies General Information The Bowen Island Community Recreation office (BICR) is located on 1041 Mt Gardner Road, in a joint facility with the Bowen Island Community School (BICS). Facilities at the school include a gymnasium, weightroom, multipurpose rooms, and a kitchen. In addition to the Community School, Community Recreation Programming is also scheduled at the following facilities: • Bowen Island Community School 1041 Mt. Gardner Rd * Community Use Room * Gymnasium * Multi-Purpose Room • Fitness Studio at the Teen Centre located at 650 Carter Rd, downstairs side entrance • The Gallery @ Artisan Square: 589 Artisan Lane • Bowen Island Youth Centre: 650 Carter Rd. • Tunstall Bay Pool

Community Learning Community School Coordinator

Community Recreation Office Phone: 604-947-2216 Fax:

604-947-9458

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday:

8:00 am – noon

Sunday:

Closed

Community Recreation Staff Community Services Manager: Christine Walker Email: cwalker@bimbc.ca 604-947-4255 Community Recreation Programmers:

Sarah Haxby

Shelley Shannon

Email: shaxby@sd45.bc.ca

Email: sshannon@bimbc.ca

604.947.0389

Shauna Jennings

Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) Programming Coordinator

Email: sjennings@bimbc.ca Recreation Clerk:

Janet Esseiva

Tyler Ruggles

Email: info@biac.ca

Email: truggles@bimbc.ca

Phone: 604.947.2454

Youth Services Coordinator: John Stiver

www.bowencommunityrecreation.com https://activenet2ca.active.com/bowencommunityrec/

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Youth Centre: 604-947-2717 Email: jstiver@bimbc.ca

General Info & Policies

Important to Note: Registration Payment in full is required at time of registration by cash, credit, debit or cheque. Cheques should be made out to: Bowen Island Municipality (BIM).

Refund Policy Program Cancellation: A full refund will be issued for classes cancelled by Community Recreation (pro-rated if into the session). No administration fee will apply.

Requests for Refunds:

• A programs and daycamps refund will be issued if received a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the start of the program. The administration fee will apply.

• A pro-rated refund will be issued if withdrawal occurs two (2) business days prior to the second class.

No refunds will be issued after that time except for medical reasons. The administration fee will apply.

• Pro-rated medical refunds will be issued with a doctor’s note. The administration fee will apply.

Administration Fee: A 10% or $25 administration fee, whichever is less, will apply to the pro-rated amount for all refunds. Refunds will be issued by credit to account for future use or by mailed cheque. Please allow up to 2 weeks for cheque processing.

Holidays The office and weightroom are closed and programs cancelled on Statutory holidays and some holiday weekends.

Please call ahead or check program listing.

Inclement Weather Please call the Rec Office to see about cancellations due to weather.

GST Please note that GST is included in the price of all adult programs organized by Community Recreation.

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Child-minding: 0 - 5 years

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Playcare is a program offered by Bowen Island Community Recreation every weekday morning in the Community Use Room at Bowen Island Community School (BICS). Young children from newborns to five year olds are cared for in a loving environment full of toys, books, puzzles, and play dough. Parents can confidently leave their children for up to three hours on a pre-booked or drop-in basis to attend a fitness class, go for a walk, or just catch up with friends. Bookings are needed to ensure space for your children. Drop ins are taken on a space available basis.

Bookings can be made by phoning Sharon Slugget @ 604-219-0903 between 9 am and noon.

Location:

BICS Community Use Room

Day/Time: Monday - Thursday

8:45 am - 10:15 am & 10:30 am - 12 noon Friday

8:45 am - 10:15 am

Date Fall: Sept. 4 - December 20

Winter: Jan. 6 - Mar. 14, 2014

Closed on all Statutory Holidays

Please note: There will be no Playcare on Pro-D days.

Age:

newborns - 5 years old

Fee:

1 child: $8 per session or $75 for 10 visits 2 children: $12 per session or $95 for 10 visits * Discounted rates for those attending BICR Registered or Fitness Classes

Parent & Tot: 0 - 5 years

Parent and Tot Gym Time Our much loved Parent and Tot Gym Time continues this Fall and Winter.Your child can run, jump, scoot, and roll during this Open Gym time. The focus is on large motor muscle activity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your child’s physical literacy. Parents and Caregivers are required to participate with their child.

Location: BICS Gym Day: Sunday Date: Fall: Sept. 15 - Nov. 24

No class on Oct. 13 & Nov. 10

Winter: Jan. 12 - Mar. 9

No class on Feb. 9 Time: 10 am - 11:30 am Age: 0 - 5 years of age Fee: See chart

Price 1 child Family

10 Tickets $24 $45

Drop-in $3 $5

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Bowen Island Community Recreation is looking for people who are interested in teaching preschool programs based in movement and physical activity. If you have skills in teaching fundamental movement to children, active games, or multi-sport skills while also encouraging fun and participation, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Shauna Jennings at the Rec office 604-947-2216 to discuss your ideas.

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Parent & Tot: 0 - 4 years The New Mother Goose Program

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The Mother goose Program, is a free ParentChild Mother Goose program for parents and caregivers and their newborn-two year old children. Using interactive storytelling, rhyme and song, this beneficial, friendly, free, program includes a snack.

Maximum of 12 families per session with priority placement for parents who have not had the opportunity to take part in a Mother Goose program before. For more information or to pre-register by phone/email: 604-947-0389, shaxby@sd45.bc.ca

Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Facilitators: To be announced.

Days: Wednesday Date Fall: Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 2013 Time: 9 am - noon Fee: Free Activity #: Fall: 653 Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Days: Wednesday Date Jan. 8 - March 12 Time: 9 am - noon Fee: Free Activity #: Winter: 775

Dad & Me: Various Ages Ages 3-12, depending on the program

Dad & Me program The Dad and Me Series program encourages parent-child participation with games, and making pizza together. It is open to any child, boys and girls, siblings welcome. The only catch: you must bring a Dad, an uncle, grandparent or guardian with you. Moms are welcome, but this program is geared to children and their Dads. Ages 3 - 12, depending on the program. Maximum 25. This is a free program, but registration is required. Please register each child’s name individually to secure a spot.

Pumpkins!

Irly Bird is donating 25 pumpkins and setting up 25 carving stations.

Location: Irly Bird Day: Saturday Date Oct. 26, 2013 Time: 11 am - 1 pm Fee: Free (Registration required) Activity #: 657 Pizza & Games!

Location: BICS Gymnasium Dates: Saturday, Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm Fee: Free (Registration required) Activity #: 658: Sat. Nov. 16, 2013

659: Sat. Jan. 18, 2014

660: Sat. Feb. 15, 2014

661: Sat. Feb. 22, 2014

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Children: Age 5 - 12

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Creative Dance (5-7)

Ballet (All Ages)

Young students will learn to dance through improvisation and a focus on proper technique. Working with their own movements and imagination while also D LE acquiring specific dance skills, childrenLhave E the chance to enjoy high levelsN ofC physical expressiveness, which makes CAthis class S particularly well suited S to boys and girls.

A foundational element of all Western dance styles, Ballet is taught in this class for all levels.

A basic barre progresses to the Centre and then to a series of Across the Floor exercises designed to leave students experiencing the vitality and fluidity of movement.

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Instructor: , CGail Lotenberg RY Fitness Studio at the Teen Centre Location: R O SDay: Monday Time: 4:20 pm to 5:05 pm Date: Fall: Sept. 9 - Dec. 16, 2013

EXCEPT: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

Winter: Jan. 13 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10 Fee: Fall: $143.33 (13 sessions)

Winter: $88.20 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 708

Winter: 710 Contemporary Dance (7-9) This class is a foundational dance technique class for kids who want to be challenged physically, while focusing on age-appropriate movements. They work on proper technique at the barre and various skills from the world of Contemporary Dance including floor slides, rolls, stunts, leaps and jumps. This class will challenge kids to focus and be creative, while building competency in dance.

Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Location: Fitness Studio at the Teen Centre Day: Wednesday Time: 3:10pm to 4:10pm Date: Fall: Sept. 11 - Dec. 11 2013

EXCEPT: Nov. 27

Winter: Jan. 15 - Mar. 12, 2014 Fee: Fall: $191.10 (13 sessions)

Winter: $132.30 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 709

Winter: 711

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Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Day: Thursday Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Ages: 6+ Date:

Activity #:

Sept. 12 - Dec. 12, 2013 EXCEPT: Nov. 28 691

Date: Activity # Fee:

Feb. 6 - March 13, 2014 765 $126

Children: Age 5 - 12 Irish Dance (Various ages)

Theatrical Combat 9-12yrs

Girls and boys learn the basic Irish steps and dances while exploring traditional music and rhythm. Each class will include warm up games and conditioning, skill development, and a cool down/stretch component. The Fall term will focus on developing a solo dance, Winter term’s emphasis will be on group dancing, ending with a St. Patrick’s Day Ceilidh.

(Must complete Fall term to participate in Winter term).

Are the characters we see on film and television really fighting each other? Students will learn that what the audience sees is not two people embarking in vicious conflict, but in fact actors working in harmony to create the illusion of chaos and violence. Through acting and fundamental movement exercises students will gain awareness and control of their bodies, and learn to keep themselves and their fellow fighters safe. We will examine how violence can contribute to storytelling, create characters, as well as learn, rehearse and perform choreographed fight scenes.

Instructor: Location:

Carrie Thiel Fitness Studio at the Teen Centre

Ages: 5-7 Day: Wednesday Time: 4:20 pm to 5:05 pm Date: Fall: Sept. 18 - Dec. 4, 2013

EXCEPT: Oct. 2 & 9

Winter: Jan. 15 - Mar. 12, 2014 Fee: Fall: $110.25 (10 sessions)

Winter: $99.23 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 693

Winter: 695 Ages: 8 - 12 Day: Monday Time: 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm Date: Fall: Sept. 16 - Dec. 9, 2013

EXCEPT: Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14

& Nov. 11

Winter: Jan 13 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10 Fee: Fall: $113.40 (9 sessions)

Winter: $100.80 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 692

Winter: 694

Instructor: Carrie Thiel Location Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Saturday Date: Fall: Sept. 14 - Dec. 14, 2013

EXCEPT: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9

Winter: Jan. 18 - Mar. 15, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 8, Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Fee: Fall: $132.30 (9 sessions)

Winter: 117.60 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 704

Winter: 705

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First Nations and Friends Art Club Each month try a different art activity with artist Gerald Morrisseau that explores First Nations and Celtic traditions and cultures.

Almost all materials used in this program are reused or donated materials, and sure to inspire your creativity. This is a free, monthly program however registration is required.

Instructor: Location: Age:

Gerald Morrisseau BICS Multi-Purpose Room All; parent participation mandatory for youth under 8 Day: Third Friday of every month (no class in December) Date: Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, 2013 Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm Fee: Free Activity #: 656 Fall

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Children: Age 5 - 12

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Gym Games K-Gr 3

Girls Rollerhockey

Join Al Saugstad and have fun playing games like dodge-ball, hockey, pin guard, handball and other active games.

Join this fun class and have a blast.

Learn some hockey skills, game tactics, rollerblading and hang with your friends. All participants must have rollerblades, helmet with cage, knee and elbow protection, and gloves.

Location: BICS Gymnasium Age: 4-7 years Day: Tuesday Date: Fall: Sept. 10 - Dec. 3, 2013

Winter: Jan. 14 - Mar 11, 2014 Time: 5 pm - 6 pm Fee: Fall: $109.20 (13 sessions)

Winter: $75.60 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 669

Winter: 678

Gym Games (Gr. 4+) Join Al Saugstad and have fun playing games like dodge-ball, hockey, pin guard, handball and other active games.

Location: BICS Gymnasium Age: 8 - 15 years Day: Tuesday Date: Fall: Sept. 10 - Dec. 3, 2013

Winter: Jan. 14 - Mar. 11, 2014 Time: 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Fee: Fall: $109.20 (13 sessions)

Winter: $75.60 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 670

Winter: 677

Location: BICS Gymnasium Age: 9 - 15 years Instructor: Bonnie Wright Day: Thursday Date: Jan. 16 - Mar. 13, 2014 Time: 4 pm - 5 pm Fee: $66.15 (9 sessions) Activity #: 640 Location: BICS Gymnasium Age: 6-8 years Instructor: Sarah Bristow Day: Monday Day: Thursday Date: Jan. 13 - March 10, 2014 Time: 4 pm - 5 pm Fee: $75.60 Activity #: 767 Boys Rollerhockey (Ages 6 - 8) Your child’s heart will be pumping and the sweat flying during these friendly scrimmages. Rollerblading and hockey skills and drills are a part of the fun. Your child must come equipped with rollerblades, helmet with a cage, knee and elbow protection, and gloves.

Location:

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BICS Gymnasium

Instructor: Sarah Bristow Day: Monday Date: Fall: Sept. 9 - Dec. 2, 2013

EXCEPT Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

Winter: Jan. 13 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10, 2014 Time: 3 pm - 4 pm Fee: Fall: $80.85 (11 sessions)

Winter: $75.60 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 635

Winter: 637

Children: Age 5 - 12 NEW: French Conversation Club!

Students grade 4-7 are invited to join Aubin van Berkel in the MPR for a French conversation club. The French Club will have fun practicing and expanding their confidence in speaking and understanding the language in a French-immersion style.

Location: BICS Multi-Purpose Room Instructor: Aubin van Berkel Age: Grade 4 - 7 Day: Wednesday Date: Sept. 18 - Nov. 20, 2013 Time: 3 pm - 4 pm Fee: $45 Activity#: 733

Boys Rollerhockey (Ages 9 - 12) Your child’s heart will be pumping and the sweat flying during these friendly scrimmages.

Rollerblading and hockey skills and drills are a part of the fun. Your child must come equipped with rollerblades, helmet with a cage, knee and elbow protection, and gloves.

Location: BICS Gymnasium Instructor: Rod Harding Day: Monday Date: Fall: Sept. 9 - Dec. 2, 2013

EXCEPT: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

Winter: Jan. 13 - March 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10, 2014 Time: 5 pm - 6 pm Fee: Fall: $80.85 (11 sessions)

Winter: $58.80 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 636

Winter: 638

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choreographer and performance capture director. Her film credits include The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Alexander and Kingdom of Heaven, as well as numerous theatre, opera and ballet productions. Carrie’s focus is safety, proper body alignment, fundamental movement principles, and FUN. Instructor: Carrie Thiel Location Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Saturday Date: Fall: Sept. 14 - Dec. 14, 2013

EXCEPT: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9

Winter: Jan. 18 - Mar. 15, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 8, Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Fee: Fall: $132.30 (9 sessions)

Winter: $117.60 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 703

Winter: 707

Theatrical Combat 13 - 17 yrs Are the characters we see on film and television really fighting each other? Students will learn that what the audience sees is not two people embarking in vicious conflict, but in fact actors working in harmony to create the illusion of chaos and violence. Through acting and fundamental movement exercises students will gain awareness and control of their bodies, and learn to keep themselves and their fellow fighters safe. We will examine how violence can contribute to storytelling, create characters, as well as learn, rehearse and perform choreographed fight scenes.

Carrie Thiel was a competitive Irish Dancer during her formative years. She went on to complete a BFA in acting and become a professional actor, stunt performer and fight director. She is excited to share her cultural roots through Irish Dancing and her extensive background as a fight

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Design your own play or movie If you are interested in the art and the design for theatre or movies, then this is the class for you.You will pick a scene of a play or movie and you will design costumes, or the set, or other elements of a production. This is a fun class to learn some basics in designing for the Performing Arts and to learn about costume history. The focus is finding your own research and combining it with your creativity to express your ideas under the guidance of an Ines Ortner, an experienced designer.

Location: TBA Instructor: Ines Ortner Day: Tuesday Date: Oct. 1 & 9, 2013 Time: 4 pm - 7 pm Fee: $110 (1 session) Activity # 664

Youth Homework Club The Homework Club this free, drop-in program is open to students who want to work independently, or with peers on homework, school projects and reading. Any subject, any type of project is welcome. This is not a tutoring service, but the homework club facilitator will provide some support in helping students to find resources, and plan how to complete their assignments. A free snack is provided. 3-4:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays Fall session: Sept 24- Dec 19 (except on holidays and pro-d days).

Love Your T-Shirt: freestyle decorating workshop In this course you get to spruce up your old T-shirt, or hoody, or bring a new one to decorate. This course is also great for decorating children’s clothing. We will look at a range of samples to get inspired and you can choose from stenciling, stamping, writing, application, piecing of other decorative means to make a piece that is uniquely yours under the guidance and expert help of experienced fabric artist costume designer Ines Ortner.

Location: TBA Instructor: Ines Ortner Day: Tuesday Date: Oct. 15, 2013 Time: 3 pm - 6 pm Fee: $55 (1 session) Activity # 665

Location: BICS Library Instructors: TBA Days: Tuesday and Thursday Date Sept. 24 - Dec. 19, 2013 Time: 3 pm - 4:30 pm Fee: Free Activity #: 732 Red Cross Babysitter’s & Home Safety Certificate Red Cross Babysitter’s & Home Safety Certificate in a Day, for youth age 11-15. This interactive Pro-D day program teaches youth how to stay safe at home, basic first aid, how to contact emergency services as well as how to care for children in the role of mothers’ helpers and as babysitters. The day includes guest visits from babies and local emergency service representatives.

Location: BICS Library at BICS Instructors: Ellie Mackay and Amanda Ockeloen Days: Friday Date Oct. 25, 2013 Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Age: 11-15 Fee: $59 Activity #: 736 Oct. class (Pro D Day)

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Youth H e a l t h / F i t n e s s 16

Power Hour Sport specific conditioning for teens and adults who are serious about improving their athletic performance. Training will entail a variety of fast paced and explosive conditioning exercises. Battle ropes, resistance bands, footwork ladders and other equipment will be used in training. Athletes should bring cleats (for the field) and running shoes (for the gym) to every training session.

Pilates Teen This class will improve students postural alignment, core conditioning, muscle tone and length. It is an Open level class, taking students through the Essential Mat work Series before introducing Intermediate level exercises as a natural progression. A STOTT trained Pilates instructor, Gail Lotenberg also shares with students a wealth of movement knowledge as a professional dancer for over two decades. Pilates is what she has relied on for over 10 years, to keep her body fit and functional for all aspects of movement from sports to dancing.

Location: Fitness Studio @ Teen Centre Instructors Gail Lotenberg Age: 12-16 Day: Monday Date Fall: Sept. 11 - Dec. 11, 2013

EXCEPT: Nov. 27

Winter: Jan. 13 - Mar 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10 Time: 4:25 pm - 510 pm Fee: Fall: $191.11 (13 sessions)

Winter: $88.20 Activity #: Fall: 687

Winter: 688

Location: BICS Gym Instructors Clayton Hunter James Ages: 15+ Day: Monday Date Sept. 9 - 30, 2013 Time: 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Fee: Fall: $50.40 (4 sessions) Activity #: 729 Register in person or by phone only.

Bowen Youth Centre

The centre is open every Thursday (4:00 - 7:00pm), Friday (4:00pm – 10:00pm) and Saturday (6:00-10:00pm) and all youth are welcome to hang out.

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Sports Day in Canada Bowen Island Community Recreation invites everyone to join us for the second annual

Sports Day in Canada This national celebration of sport, from grassroots to high-performance, is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the power of sport, build community and national spirit and facilitate healthy, active living.

So let’s get out and play together!

Friday, November 29th 5-8 pm BICS Gym

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Adults: 16+ Vancouver Sun Run Bowen Island Training Clinic

Train to walk 10k, run 10k or run 10k faster.

Training starts Sat. Jan. 25 2014 8:30 am Bowen Island Community School in preparation for Race day

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April 27, 2014 Cost $139.00 Facilitated by Jo Quarry http://www.sportmedbc.com/network/sun-run-intraining-faqs

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Adults: 16+ H e a l t h / F i t n e s s 20

Fall Fitness Session 2013: Sept. 5 – Dec. 12 Winter Fitness Session 2014: January 7 - March 13, 2014 Please Note: No classes on STAT holidays

Prices

10 Tickets

Drop In

Teens

$35.00

$4.25

Adults

$56.00

$6.50

Seniors 60+

$39.20

$4.25

Bootcamp

Seniors Keep Fit

Improve your overall fitness level in this challenging class that focuses on movement, strength, core, flexibility, balance, and speed.

This class can be modified for all fitness levels. It’s fun, it’s outdoors, it’s social and it changes all the time.

A gentle, moderate workout that will challenge your strength, balance, and coordination. We will focus on functional training and balance, free weights, resistance bands and other tools. Exercises will be modified as needed to accommodate your skill and fitness level.

Instructor: Location: Day: Time:

Shauna Jennings Turf Field at BICS Tuesdays & Thursdays; 9 am – 10 am

Instructor: Location: Day: Time:

TBA Fitness Studio 650 Carter Rd. Friday 10:15 am -11:15 am

Adults: 16+ Get Going Consultation

Personal Training Package

Wanting to get going on a fitness routine, but not really sure how to do it?

Looking for specialized training? Having troubles staying motivated?

Join one of our trainers for this one hour “getting started” consultation.

Trainers will answer health and exercise questions, give you a hands on tour and orientation of the weightroom. Call the Rec office to book your appointment.

Fee: $50.00

Then personal training may be what you’re looking for. Our certified personal trainers will help set goals and develop an exercise program that works for you. 1 hour session.

Fee: $56.00 Instructors: Ali Hartwick, Jo Quarry, and Shauna Jennings, BCRPA Certified Personal Trainers

Weightroom Fall: Sept. 3 – Dec. 21, 2013 Winter: Jan. 7-Mar.15, 2014 Hours: Mon-Thurs.: Friday: Saturday: Sunday

6:30 am – 9 pm 7 am – 7 pm 8 am – 3 pm 10 am – 3 pm

Closed October 14 and November 11, 2013

Price Teen Adult Senior (60+)

10 tickets $25.00 $35.00 $25.00

Drop-in $4.00 $5.00 $4.00

H e a l t h / F i t n e s s 21

Adults: 16+ H e a l t h / F i t n e s s 22

Spin and Abs

Introductory Pilates

A challenging 60 minute class that starts with 45 minutes of spin followed by 10 minutes of abdominal work and a 5 minute cool down. The spin workout will develop your cardiovascular strength and endurance like no other workout - each class starts with a warm-up followed by instructor-led interval segments to motivational music. The abdominal exercises that follow go beyond sit-ups and crunches to challenge your core strength.

To optimize results, begin with a postural analysis to customize your work-out. This is required for Rehab and Physiotherapy referrals. Time and date to be arranged directly with Instructor. Please call the Rec office at 947-2216 to request this Private Consultation. Price: $42 +GST

Instructor: Sheana Stevenson Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Tuesday Date: Fall: Sept. 10 - Dec. 10, 2013

Winter: Jan. 14 - Feb. 27, 2014 Time: 5 pm - 6 pm Fee: Fall: $205.80 (14 sessions)

Winter: $102.90 Activity #: Fall: 623

Winter: 625 Day: Thursday Date: Fall: Sept. 12 - Dec. 12, 2013

EXCEPT Thurs. Oct. 31, 2013 Winter: Jan. 16 - Mar. 13, 2014 Time: 5 pm - 6 pm Fee: Fall: $191.10 (13 sessions)

Winter: $132.30 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 624

Winter: 626

Pilates This class will improve students’ postural alignment, core conditioning, muscle tone and length. It is an Open level class, taking students through the Essential Mat work Series before introducing Intermediate level exercises as a natural progression.

Instructor Bios: Gail Lotenberg is a A STOTT trained Pilates instructor. Lotenberg shares with students a wealth of movement knowledge as a professional dancer for over two decades.

Pilates is what she has relied on for over 10 years, to keep her body fit and functional for all aspects of movement from sports to dancing.

Carrie Thiel is an accredited instructor with the Pilates Institute of Australasia. She teaches the Menezes Method, and draws from her experience as an actor, dancer and stunt performer. Carrie is excited to show you how Pilates can make a difference in your daily life, through better posture, strength and flexibility.

Location:

Fitness Studio at Teen Centre

Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Day: Monday Ages: 16+ Time: 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm Date: Fall: Sept.9 - Dec. 16, 2013

EXCEPT: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

Winter: Jan. 13 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10

Adults: 16+ Fee:

Activity #:

Fall: $191.11 (13 sessions) Winter: $117.60 (8 sessions) Fall: 683 Winter: 684

Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Day: Monday Ages: 16+ Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Date: Jan. 13 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 10 Fee: $117.60 Activity #: 764

New!

Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Day: Wednesday Ages: 16+ Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Date: Jan. 15 - Mar. 12, 2014 Fee: $132.30 Activity #: 763

New!

Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Day: Thursday Ages: 16+ Time: 10:15 am to 11:15 am Date: Fall: Sept.12 - Dec. 12, 2013

Winter: Jan. 16 - Mar. 13, 2014 Fee: Fall: $205.80 (14 sessions)

Winter: $132.30 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 685

Winter: 686 Instructor: Carrie Thiel Day: Saturday Ages: 16 + Time: 10:15 am to 11:15 am Date: Fall: Sept.14 - Dec. 14, 2013

EXCEPT Oct. 12 & Nov. 9

Winter: Jan. 18 - Mar. 15, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 8 Fee: Fall: $176.40 (12 sessions)

Winter: $117.60 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 699

Winter: 700

VIPR Experience Whole Body Integration using the latest training tool to hit the Island. ViPR evolved to foster purposeful motion and blend strength training with functional training and movement. Challenge your core with every move while you train your body to move rhythmically, efficiently, and purposefully in a fun, environment that will prepare you to meet life’s activities and demands.

Instructor: Shauna Jennings Location: BICS Gymnasium Day: Thursday Time: 5 pm to 6 pm Ages: 16+ Date: Fall: Sept. 19 - Dec. 5, 2013

EXCEPT Oct. 31

Winter: Jan. 16 - Mar. 13, 2014 Fee: Fall: $173.25 (11 sessions)

Winter: $141.75 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 681

Winter: 682 Cardio Interval Training A combination of cardio and weight interval sets. Come join this fun filled, heart pumping, strength building class with Jane Holland.

Instructor: Jane Holland Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Tuesday Date: Fall: Sept. 10 - Dec. 10, 2013 Time: 10:15 am - 11:15 am Fee: Fall: $95.55 (14 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 714 Date: Time: Fee: Activity #:

Jan. 14 - Mar. 11, 2014 9:15 am - 10:15 am $47.25 760

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Small Group Personal Training

Snowboard/Ski Conditioning

A fun and cost-effective way to work with a certified professional trainer.You’ll get guidance and inspiration on how to reach your goals (whether it’s to lose weight and keep it off, build muscle or just look good) without the guesswork of how to get there.

Training that will enhance your enjoyment of these activities, increase your performance and minimize the risk of injury. It will prepare you for the demands of moving in all three planes of motion correct muscle imbalances, improve aerobic conditioning while increasing strength, balance and agility.

Instructor: Location:

David Shadbolt BICR Weightroom at BICS

Day: Tuesday Time: 6 pm - 7 pm Date: Sept. 10 - Oct. 29 2013 Fee: $168 (8 sessions) Activity #: 697 Day: Thursday Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Date: Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 Fee: $168 (8 sessions) Activity #: 698 Goal Diggers This Learn to Run program is a gentle beginner class that will gradually build you up to be able to run for 30 minutes. In addition, on Fridays, there will be a short weight training component for a total body workout.

This class is suitable for beginner exercisers who want to increase their fitness level in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Whether you are setting a goal to run 5Km (we have geared this towards the Vancouver Historic 5K in November) or preparation for the Sun Run Training in January, or just to start training and see where it leads you, Goal Diggers will help you get on the road to a healthier lifestyle.

Instructor: Location: Day: Date:

Time: Fee: Activity #:

Amanda Ockeloen BICS Under-cover area Monday and Friday Sept. 20 - Nov. 18, 2013 EXCEPT: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11 9 am - 10 am $142.80 (10 sessions) 701

Instructor: David Shadbolt Location: BICS Gymnasium Day: Thursday Time: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Date: Sept. 19 - Dec. 5, 2013

EXCEPT: Oct. 31 Fee: $138.60 (11 sessions) Activity #: 696 Osteo Program Osteoporosis Prevention and Maintenance Program (Bone Estrogen Strength Training) We are working on creating a program to replace the Osteo program that has been happening for the last year on Bowen Island thanks to the UBCM grant received last January. All participants who have been a part of the program will be emailed once we have worked out the details.

Thank You for your support of this ongoing Strength Program.

Adults: 16+ Nordic Walking Learn how to turn walking into a full-body workout. Nordic Walking is a fun, low-impact activity that works 90% of your muscles and burns 20-46% more calories than regular walking. By engaging your core, back and triceps muscles, Nordic Walking offers a full-body exercise that can increase muscle tone, improve posture, reduce joint pain and improve your cardiovascular fitness. Nordic Walking is appropriate for all adult ages and is adaptable to suit most fitness levels. It is also a great way to cross train if you are a runner.

Classes taught by Jody Lorenz, certified Nordic Walking instructor. Poles are supplied during the classes or can be purchased from the instructor.

Instructor: Location:

Jody Lorenz BICS Under-cover area

Day: Sunday Date: Sept. 8 - 15, 2013 Time: 10 am - noon Fee: $42 (2 sessions) Activity #: 717 Day: Monday Date: Sept. 9 - 16, 2013 Time: 9 am - 11 am Fee: $42 Activity #: 715 Day: Wednesday Date: Sept. 4 - 25, 2013 Time: 9 am - 10 am Fee: $42 Activity #: 716 Day: Wednesday Date: Oct. 2 - 9, 2013 Time: 9 am - 11 am Fee: $42 (2 sessions) Activity #: 718

Private Nordic Walking Private 2-hour Nordic Walking sessions can be arranged to fit your schedule and tailored to your personal fitness goals. In this workshop-type session you will be introduced to the exercise and health benefits of Nordic Walking and receive personal instruction in the fundamental techniques. Poles are provided during the session and can be purchased from the instructor. Please call the Rec office at 947-2216 to arrange for a private session Cost: $52.50

Learn Nordic Walking with your friends!

Custom sessions can be arranged for groups of four or more individuals. Nordic Walking is a great group activity and learning with friends can facilitate regular exercise routines. Call or email to discuss the particular needs of your group. Poles are provided during classes or may be purchased from the instructor.

Please call the Rec office at 947-2216 to arrange for a group session.

Cost: $42.00 per person. Cost may change subject to amount of time requested by your group.

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga Vinyasa means “breath-synchronized movement�. This lively and energetic class uses movement to warm muscles, build strength and balance and breath to rinse through the body releasing toxins, encouraging flexibility and concentration. Come and enjoy the invigorating and rejuvenating effects of rhythmic connection of breath and movement.

Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Instructor: Sarah Wilson Day: Wednesday Time: 6 pm - 7:15 pm Date: Fall: Sept. 11 - Dec. 11, 2013

Winter: Jan. 15 - Mar. 12, 2014 Fee: Fall: $161.71 (14 sessions)

Winter: $103.95 (9 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 621

Winter: 622 Moga - Mens Yoga Join Wade Morissette for this 6 week session starting mid September. Wade will lead you through an all levels (from the very stiff to the very agile) movement based yoga class.

Move from one posture to the next (Vinyasa) while stilling your mind and calming and strengthening your body.

Instructor:

Wade Morissette

Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Date: Jan. 16 - Mar. 13 Fee: $113.40 Activity #: 757

Adults: 16+ Taoist Tai Chi

Taoist Tai Chi Continuing Practice

Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi (a charitable organization founded by Master Moy Lin Shin). Welcome to attend any class.

Day: Time: Date: Fee: Activity #:

Always fun, always challenging. Good health for body and mind. Gentle, yet deep stretching, full range of motion and continuous turning of the spine. The movements exercise the whole physiology: including the tendons, joints, connective tissue and internal organs.

For more information call 604-947-9413 and check online at our international site: www.taoist.org.

Volunteer Instructor: Location:

Carol Robb Fitness Studio at Teen Centre

Beginners Day: Wednesday Time: 10:15 am - noon Date: Sept. 11 - Nov. 6, 2013 Fee: $47.25 (9 sessions) Activity #: 627 Ongoing Beginners Day: Wednesday Time: 10:15 am - noon Date: Jan. 8 - Mar. 12, 2014 Fee: $52.50 (10 sessions) Activity #: 630

Sunday and Monday 10:15 am - noon Fall: Sept. 8 - Nov. 3, 2013 Fall: $47.25 (9 sessions) Fall: 628

Day: Sunday and Monday Time: 10:15 am - noon Date: Jan. 5 - Mar. 10, 2014 Fee: $52.50 Activity #: 631 Chi Kung Level 1 The focus of this program will be to learn simple standing postures that will help guide the body’s energy patterns towards greater harmony and fluidity. Designed to help improve physical strength, and mental clarity this practice helps to clean, strengthen and develop vital energy. Through regular practice it benefits in bringing compassion into daily life.

Instructor: Denise Richard Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Days: Wednesday Time: 9 am - 10 am Date: Jan. 15 - Mar. 12, 2014 Fee: $113.40 Activity #: 770

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program offers you a deep and sensitive journey into the subtler levels of the bodies’ energy system. The practice is distinct from level one by its way of deepening awareness and balancing the pranas, a perfect complement to any spiritual practice.

Instructor: Denise Richard Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Days: Monday Time: 9-10am Dates: Jan.13-Mar.10 (no class Feb.10) Fee: $100.80 Activity #: 771

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NewChi Kung for the 9 to 5 worker!

Looking to take care, yet don’t have that extra hour in the day. This noon hour Chi Kung gives you simple, easy exercises to help you detress, connect-in and re-boot! Reclaim clarity, vitality and open the breath; all that is required is that you be able to stand comfortably. No workout clothes needed, you won’t even break a sweat!

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Denise Richard Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Thursday 12 pm - 12:45pm Jan.16 - Mar.13, 2014 $94.50 769

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NewThe path of Meditation Not all meditation practices are alike! This mini course gives you the opportunity to explore 6 unique approaches to meditation.

Practices are from Buddhist, Hindu and Taoist traditions to offer insight, choice and understanding for your personal journey.

Open to beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Bring a cushion and blanket.

Instructor: Location: Days: Time: Dates: Fee: Activity #:

Denise Richard The Gallery at Artisan Square Wednesday 7 -8 pm Jan.15 - Feb.19, 2014 $88.20 772

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a Menopause Workshop For women in Midlife, Pre-menopausal and Menopausal madness!

Join in the discovery: • A little theory: the stages of menopause.

• A little story telling: the real story!

• A physical/emotional re-boot with Menopause Chi Kung!

• A spiritual re-boot!

• Have an affair with your creativity!

Minimum 6 people Instructor: Denise Richard Location: Fitness Studio at the Youth Centre Day: Sunday Time: 12pm -6 pm Date: Feb. 23, 2014 Fee: $61.95 Instructor Bio: Artist, writer and teacher Denise Richard brings two decades of exploration and passion to the path of selfdiscovery. Chi Kung and Meditation are offered for those interested in the subtle and sensitive processes of energy management.

NIA Nia is a dynamic fitness program that blends healing arts, martial arts and dance to create a personalized workout for bodies of all abilities.

Nia is joyful movement, set to inspiring music and focused on fun, awareness and pleasure!

Location:

Fitness Studio at Teen Centre

Instructor: Carol Cram Day: Tuesday Time: 7:20 pm - 8:20 pm Date: Jan. 14 - Mar. 11, 2014 Fee: $94.50 (9 sessions) Activity #: 782 Instructor: TBA Day: Saturday Time: 11:20 am - 12:20 pm Date: Jan. 11 - Mar 8, 2014 Fee: $84 (8 sessions)

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Instructor: Deborah Bramm Day: Sunday Time: 9 am - 10 am Date: Jan. 12 - Mar. 9, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 9, 2014 Fee: $84 (8 sessions) Activity #: 676

Adults: 16+ Need to get out of the house at night, meet new people, and get some exercise?

Evening gym times are open to men and women; youth, adults and seniors.

Strip tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office and used for all evening gym sports (or… for any of the BICR fitness classes).

Boxing Get a taste of the sweet science. Join us for a mix of boxing fundamentals and a good “boxer style” workout that will get you into fighting shape. Hit the bag and throw punches in a friendly environment. No experience necessary. Bring your own hand wraps.

Instructor: David Koeplin Location: Fitness Studio at Youth Centre Day/Time: Wednesday: 7:30 pm - 9 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am - 10 am Date: Fall: Sept. 11 - Dec. 11, 2013

Winter: Jan. 15 - Mar. 12, 2014 Ages: 16+ Fee: See below Activity #: Fall: 633

Winter: 634 Drop in rate $15.00. Or purchase (5X) punch cards at the Recreation Office for $67.20.

Badminton Join Ed Booiman for recreational and competitive play. Bring your own racquet or borrow one of ours.

Instructor: Ed Booiman Location: BICS Gym Day: Thursday Time: 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Date: Fall: Sept. 19 - Dec. 5, 2013

Winter: Jan. 16 - Mar. 13, 2014 Fee: See below Activity #: Fall: 641

Winter: 642

Strip tickets prices: 10 tickets for $56.00 (includes GST) Seniors: 10 tickets for $39.20 (includes GST) Teens: 13-17 yrs can drop in to any gym sports for a twoonie!

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Contemporary Dance

Salsa Dance (Intermediate)

This dance technique class progresses from floor to standing and all the way to large corporeal movement. It offers a great opportunity to move with a sense of healthy alignment, exciting musicality and joy. Gail’s class will challenge you and reward you physically, mentally and creatively.

If you know the basic salsa rhythm pattern, and love Latin music, then this class will work for you! We will cover a variety of lead/follow salsa moves and styling, so warm up those Latin hips!

Instructor: Location:

Gail Lotenberg Fitness Studio at the Teen Centre Day: Monday Date: Fall: Sept 9 - Dec 16, 2013

EXCEPT: Oct. 14 & Nov. 11

Winter: Jan. 13 - Mar.10, 2014

EXCEPT Feb. 10 Time: 6:20 pm - 7:50 pm Fee: Fall: $218.40

Winter: $134.40 Activity #: Fall: 690

Winter: 689 Ballet (All Ages) A foundational element of all Western dance styles, Ballet is taught in this class for all levels.

A basic barre progresses to the Centre and then to a series of Across the Floor exercises designed to leave students experiencing the vitality and fluidity of movement.

Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Thursday Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Date: Feb. 6 - Mar. 13, 2014 Fee: $126.00 Activity #: 765 Ballet (Adults only)

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Instructor: Gail Lotenberg Location: Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Monday Time: 8 am - 9:20 am Date: Jan. 13 - Mar. 10, 2014 Fee: $168 Activity #: 765

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Instructor: Pamela Podmoroff Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Day: Monday Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Dates: Feb. 3 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT Feb. 10 Fee: $84 (8 sessions) East Coast Swing Dance (Beginner/Intermediate) Have you been itching to partner dance? Well east coast swing is one of the easiest and best dances to start with. Whether you like big band music, or good time rock and roll, single step Jive and Triple step east coast are the steps you need on the dance floor. Because of different speeds of music, we will cover both styles so that you can groove to it all!

Instructor: Pamela Podmoroff Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Day: Monday Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Dates: Feb. 3 - Mar. 10, 2014

EXCEPT Feb. 10 Fee: $84 (8 sessions) Activity # 671

Adults: 16+ Theatrical Combat

Residential Landscape Design

Are the characters we see on film and television really fighting each other? Students will learn that what the audience sees is not two people embarking in vicious conflict, but in fact actors working in harmony to create the illusion of chaos and violence. Through acting and fundamental movement exercises students will gain awareness and control of their bodies, and learn to keep themselves and their fellow fighters safe. We will examine how violence can contribute to storytelling, create characters, as well as learn, rehearse and perform choreographed fight scenes.

This workshop offers home owners, landscape professionals and others interested in developing this particular design skill a hands on exposure to the process. Participants are encouraged to bring a site plan of their property with footprint of their residence, as well as trees, plantings, septic tank/field, significant elevation changes, view corridors, as well as a wish list of elements they would like to see included in the design of their garden. We would touch on topography, site analysis, bubble diagrams and conceptual design.

Carrie Thiel was a competitive Irish Dancer during her formative years. She went on to complete a BFA in acting and become a professional actor, stunt performer and fight director. She is excited to share her cultural roots through Irish Dancing and her extensive background as a fight choreographer and performance capture director. Her film credits include The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Alexander and Kingdom of Heaven, as well as numerous theatre, opera and ballet productions. Carrie’s focus is safety, proper body alignment, fundamental movement principles, and FUN.

Instructor: David Van Stolk Location: BICS Multi-Purpose Room Day: Saturday Date: Oct. 19, 2013 Time: 9 am. - 3:30 pm Activity Fee: $90.10 (1 session) Activity # 719

Instructor: Carrie Thiel Location Fitness Studio at Teen Centre Day: Saturday Date: Fall: Sept. 14 - Dec. 14, 2013

EXCEPT: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9

Winter: Jan. 18 - Mar. 15, 2014

EXCEPT: Feb. 8, Time: 2:30 - 4:15 pm Fee: Fall: $231.53 (9 sessions)

Winter: $205.80 (8 sessions) Activity #: Fall: 702

Winter: 706

Reclaim Your Creative Joy The busy-ness of modern life — whether it’s raising a family, pursuing a career, or just trying to get through the day — often abducts us from our creative source. This experiential workshop will offer strong support and practical guidance to help you get yourself back to the homeland of your creativity. Prepare to let go of tired habits and assumptions, to explore some new yet oddly familiar shores and to have as much fun as you can get away with!

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Instructor: Donaleen Saul Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Day: Monday Date: Feb. 10, 2013 Time: 9:30 am - 4 pm Activity Fee: $79.50 (1 session) Activity # 725

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Painting Landscapes Join Janet Esseiva for a full-day workshop to deepen your practise and gain a new perspective on capturing nature.

Instructor: Janet Esseiva Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Age: 12+ Day: Monday Date: Sept. 30, 2013 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Fee: $79.50 (one session) Activity # 720 JUST PAINT Sunday The last Sunday morning of the month in September, October and November — bring your paint and whatever you’re working on and we’ll JUST PAINT! Instructor: Janet Esseiva Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Age: 12+ Day: Sunday Time: 9 am - noon Fee: $21.20 (each session) Activity # Sept. 29: 722

Oct. 27: 723

Nov. 24: 724 Painting Still Life - Flowers Instructor: Janet Esseiva Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Age: 12+ Day: Monday Date: Oct. 28, 2013 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Fee: $79.50 (one session) Activity # 721

Creative Photography: Tools & Rules This hands-on, interactive workshop finds you working with your camera both indoors and outdoors to increase your comfort with the manual settings on your camera.You will learn to manipulate your camera to take a variety of creative shots.You will analyze your existing work exploring compositional rules to improve your photography. A camera with manual settings is required. Participants will be emailed a complete list of instructions and what to bring.

Location: BICS Instructor: Deb Stringfellow Ages: Any Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm Date: Oct. 5, 2013 Fee: $100 (1 session) Activity # 655 Creative Photography: Photo Critique.

Photo Critique is dedicated to breaking the rules and further developing your artistic eye.

The instructor will be on hand to help you to push your creative boundaries, share advance techniques and to answer your questions about how to achieve what you wish to express. An assignment will be given with a separate critique session TBD. Participants will be emailed a list of instructions and what to bring to the class.

Location: BICS Instructor: Deb Stringfellow Ages: Any Day: Saturday Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm Date: Oct. 19, 2013 Fee: $100 (1 session) Activity # 654

Adults: 16+ Bring the Bling

Fading Fibers into Funky Frills

In this one day workshop you will make cool accessories to enhance your wardrobe. We will start with a presentation of ideas and samples to inspire your project.You will leave the workshop with at least one finished oneof-a-kind unique piece and lots of inspiration and concrete ideas and techniques to keep you going. . This course is also great for decorating children’s clothing. We will look at a range of samples to get inspired and you can choose from stenciling, stamping, writing, application, piecing of other decorative means to make a piece that is uniquely yours under the guidance and expert help of experienced fabric artist costume designer Ines Ortner.

Recycle, redesign and re-purpose your wardrobe. During this two day workshop we will rework some of your well-loved pieces of your wardrobe into a wide range of possibilities. We will start with a presentation of ideas and samples to inspire your project.You will leave the workshop with at least one finished one-of-a-kind unique piece and lots of inspiration and concrete ideas and techniques to keep you going. . This course is also great for decorating children’s clothing. We will look at a range of samples to get inspired and you can choose from stenciling, stamping, writing, application, piecing of other decorative means to make a piece that is uniquely yours under the guidance and expert help of experienced fabric artist costume designer Ines Ortner.

Location: TBA Instructor: Ines Ortner Day: Saturday Date: Nov. 23, 2013 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Fee: $55 (1 session) Activity # 667

Location: TBA Instructor: Ines Ortner Day: Saturday Date: Nov. 9 & 16, 2013 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Fee: $95 (1 session) Activity # 666

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Wreathmaking Don’t miss out on this much loved festive evening of mulled wine, relaxing music, and wreath making. Bring along some gloves and clippers, and everything else will be supplied for you. Create and take home your own long lasting holiday wreath and by all means feel free to bring some baked goodies to share!

Location: BICS Community Use Room Instructor: Nicola Murray Day: Tuesday Date: Dec. 3, 2013 Time: 7 pm - 9 pm Age: 16+ Fee: $42 (1 session) Activity # 713

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Adults: 16+ Fung Shui for Prosperity: A Half-Day Workshop

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How the heck can changing your environment improve your finances? Come to this half-day workshop and find out! Drawing on real life examples and offering practical suggestions that you can implement right away in your home or workplace, this workshop will teach you how to see with Feng Shui eyes and to potentially transform your life.

Instructor: Donaleen Saul Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Day: Saturday Date: Nov. 16, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - noon Activity Fee: $47.70 (1 session) Activity # 727

Creating Shadow Boxes Create shadow boxes using a selection of found objects on a photo-collage back ground.

A wide range of objects will be available for use, and please bring along some of your own too.

Instructor: Kim Kasasian Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Day: Monday Date: Nov. 4, 2013 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Activity Fee: $75 (1 session) Activity # 730

Essential Fung Shui What the heck is fung shoo-ey anyway?

Apart from teaching you how to pronounce Feng Shui (fung shway) correctly and impress your friends, this workshop will enable you to understand how your surroundings reflect your state of mind and affect your wellbeing. At the end of an inspiration-packed day you will have a number of practical tools with which to adjust your home or work environment to support your health, prosperity, and happiness.

Instructor: Donaleen Saul Location: Gallery @ Artisan Square Day: Monday Date: Nov. 25, 2013 Time: 9:30 am - 4 pm Activity Fee: $79.50 (1 session) Activity # 726 Shadow Box created by Kim Kasasian

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Adults: 16+ Emergency Childcare First Aid (formerly Childsafe) This interactive first aid class with Amanda Ockeloen covers what you need to know in an emergency situation for children and babies. We will cover: How to respond, the EMS system, the 3 key principles in first aid CHECK, CALL, CARE. Upon successful completion, a three year certification will be awarded that is recognized in the work place. This course is designed for parents, grandparents, childcare professionals, and the general public. Fee includes manual and certificate. Bring a lunch!

Location: BICS Instructors: Amanda Ockeloen Days: Saturday Date Oct. 5th, 2013 Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Age: Adult/mature youth Fee: $89 Activity #: 265 Foodsafe (Level 1) Foodsafe Level 1 is a sanitation training program for food handlers by the Health Unit in food service operations. This one day course will cover topics including microbiology and personal hygiene. Bring a pen and lunch. Workbook provided.

Location: BICS Instructors: Sally de la Rue Browne REHO Days: Saturday Date Oct. 19, 2013 Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Age: Teens/Adults Fee: $85 (1 session) Activity #: 107

Family Money Matters Workshop Series: Children & Money Debating when to start giving your kids an allowance? Want to help them distinguish between a “want” and “need” RIGHT NOW? Help them avoid the money mistakes you made? Join Andrea Verwey (of Green Valentine, and BCC’s policy consultant) in a dynamic discussion of common money issues faced by parents and their kids. Give your kids the skills to control their money with a confident, balanced attitude from preschool into the tween years, and beyond.You’ll leave with great tips on how to implement the sage advice offered in Money-Smart Kids, written

by Canadian personal finance guru Gail VazOxlade of Till Debt Do Us Part fame. Ross Allan will also be on hand to answer any questions about insurance planning for your children.

To register for this free workshop: call 604947-9626 or info@bowenchildrenscentre.ca Sponsored by Allan Financial, Phoenix Photo, BCC, BICS and Family Place. Cocoa West Chocolate and childcare included.

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Location: BICS Multi-Purpose Room Facilitators: Andrea Verwey, Ross Allan Day: Tuesday Date Jan. 23, 2014 (To be confirmed.)

Time: TBA Fee: Free Activity #: 662

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Tech Talk Tuesdays, a series of programs presented by the Bowen Island Public

Library, in coordination with Community Learning at BICS. The talks are free to the public, however registration is required. Each talk will feature different presenters. The talks are held at BICS in the Multi-Purpose Room on Tuesday evenings from 7 pm - 8:30 pm.

Online Shopping and Banking: Keep it Safe & Secure This presentation will explore the wonder and ease of online financial transactions, how to keep your financial information private and pitfalls to avoid.

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Joel Weise & Leo Pedersen Sept. 24, 2013 7 pm - 8:30 pm 644

Personal Privacy Online If you are new to email or social media, or have always had questions about social media, join us for information about how to protect your privacy while still being able to share with your online friends and family.

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Joel Weise & Leo Pedersen Oct. 8, 2013 7 pm - 8:30 pm 647

Cybersafety: Keeping your kids safe online Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and texting are just some of the ways your child can be communicating with people around the corner, and around the globe. What does this mean for their safety, vulnerability and your peace of mind? Learn how to check-in, communicate and make sure your children are safe.

Facilitators: TBA Date October 22, 2013 Activity #: 649

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Early Literacy and Digital Media The use of e-books, apps, and screen based reading is a relatively recent phenomenon in human development hence long tern research is limited. So what does current research tell us about the advantages, possibilities and impacts of digital media and screen based reading on literacy and brain development in young children?

Facilitators: TBA Date Nov. 5, 2013 Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm Activity #: 651

Organizing your computer files Organizing Your Computer Files: the fourth of the Bowen Island Public Library’s Tech Talk Tuesdays. Ever find yourself searching through numerous or duplicate files and folders trying to find a document, photo, email or spreadsheet? Leo Pedersen will show you some simple and effective methods to organize your files and how to find them quickly when you need them.

Facilitators: Leo Pedersen Date Nov. 19, 2013 Activity #: 652

Adults: 16+ CPR/AED

Youth Scholarship Talk

Courses on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) provide the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults. Included in the training is how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). this course is suitable for workplace or general interest.

Includes the latest CPR guidelines. A three year certification is awarded upon successful completion. We will cover the role of the first aider, check call care, H.A.I.N.E.S recovery position, choking, assisting with medications, Angina and Heart Attack, Stroke, adult CPR and deadly bleeding. This course is designed for adults and mature youth. This course looks great on your resume! Bring a lunch.

Back by popular request! A post-secondary education does not have to be synonymous with student debt. The scholarship process can be overwhelming at first. Unlock your Future: The Key to Scholarships, created and run by Burnaby resident Brittany Palmer, is a program that provides steps for high school students to follow in order to simplify and facilitate this process.

Location: BICS Date February 2, 2014 Day: Sunday Time: 10 am - 2 pm Age: Adult/mature youth Fee: $49 Activity #: 560

Location: BICS Facilitator: Brittany Palmer Date: Feb. 6, 2014 Day: Thursday Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm Fee: $35 (1 session) Activity #: 663

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Announcing the Bowen Island Literary Saloon What’s the Saloon? A new book discussion group open to any Bowen Island resident. We meet about every six weeks on a Wednesday eve­ning, from fall through late spring, at the Bowen Island Library.

What to expect Lively discussion facilitated by one of our Saloon Hosts, with a chance to meet fellow Islanders old and new. We provide refresh­ ments.

How to register Register for one, some or all Literary Saloon evenings online at the ActiveNet site, or at the Community Recreation office.

The fine print: All Literary Saloons will be held at the Bowen Public Library. Registration is free, but required. Space is lim­ited so please register early. Evenings run from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm on Wednesday nights as per the dates below. Be sure to read the book before you join us! (It’s more fun that way.)

More information: BIAC Board Member Andrea Verwey at 974.0535, or Tina Nielsen at the Bowen Public Library at 947.9788. Be sure to LIKE the Bowen Island Literary Saloon Facebook page for registration remind­ers and Saloon updates.

Book: Date: Time: Activity #:

Bog Tender by George Szanto September 18, 2013 7:30 p.m.

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Arcadia by Lauren Groff November 6, 2013 7:30 p.m.

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The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak January 15, 2014 7:30 p.m.

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Stitches by David Small March 5, 2014 740

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The Song of Kahunsha by Anosh Irani April 16, 2014 741

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Quiet by Susan Cain May 28, 2014 742

Presented by the Bowen Island Arts Council and the Bowen Public Library with generous support from the Friends of the Library.

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Gymnastics Club-Fall BOWEN ISLAND GYMNASTICS Fall Schedule 2013 Bowen Island Gymnastics Club (BIGC) offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for participant’s ages 14 months to adult. All programs promote safety, self-esteem, skill development, friendships and FUN!!!! Our coaches are Nationally Certified with years of experience, knowledge and dedication to the sport of gymnastics.

Wednesdays: Sept 25 – November 27, 2013: 10 weeks Fridays: Sept 13th –Dec 6th, 2013: 10 weeks (No classes Oct 11th, Nov 8, Nov 29th) Saturdays: Sept 14th–Dec 7th, 2013: 10 weeks (No classes: Oct 12, Nov 9th, Nov 30) BIGC FALL REGISTRATION: Wednesday Sept 4th 2013 5;00 – 7:00 p.m. BICS GYMNASIUM

*Please see our website at: www.bowenislandgymnastics,com for more details!

LITTLE PEOPLE GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS: Ages 14months – 6yrs

These Little People Gymnastics Programs follow the National Active Start curriculum that fosters a multimovement approach promoting physical literacy development. Classes include music, themes, games, free play, and individual motor skill development with the emphasis on FUN!!!

ROCK’N ROLLERS Ages 14 months – 2 years Saturdays - 9:00 – 9:45 am

Cost: $ 95.00

JUMPING JELLYBEANS Ages 2 years – 3.5 years Saturdays – 9:00 – 9:45 am

Cost: $ 95.00

TINY TUMBLERS Ages 3.5 years – 5 years Saturdays – 9:45 – 10:30 am 10:45– 11:45 a.m.

Cost: $ 95.00

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Parent Participation Required *

Parent Participation Required *

KINDERGYM 5 years – 6 years must be in Kindergarten Saturdays – 9:45 – 10:45 am 10:45 – 11:45 am

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Cost: $125.00

Cost: $125.00

Gymnastics Club-Fall School–Aged Recreational Gymnastics Programs: Ages 6 years to-13 years * must be in grade one * GIRLS GYM STARS Saturdays – 10:30 am -12:00 p.m.

Wednesdays– 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Fridays– 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Fridays – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $ 190.00

BOYS GYM STARS Wednesday’s -3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Fridays– 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 190.00

High School Gymnastics Wednesday’s -5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Fridays– 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $125.00

Adult Gymnastics Fridays -7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 130.00

For registration and program information: Contact Program Director: Lisa Bullock at: lisagymstars10@gmail.com 604-313-7286 visit our Website at: www.bowenislandgymnastics.com Please note: All new recreational program participants enrolling this session, will be required to pay an annual $40.00 insurance fee that expires September, 2014

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Gymnastics Club - Winter BOWEN ISLAND GYMNASTICS Winter Schedule 2014 Bowen Island Gymnastics Club (BIGC) offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for participant’s ages 14 months to adult. All programs promote safety, self-esteem, skill development, friendships and FUN!!!! Our coaches are Nationally Certified with years of experience, knowledge and dedication to the sport of gymnastics.

Wednesdays: Jan 15 – March 12th, 2013: 9 weeks Fridays: Jan 10th – March 14th, 2013: 9 weeks (No classes Feb 7th) Saturdays: Jan 11th –March 15th, 2013: 9 weeks (No classes Feb 8th) BIGC FALL REGISTRATION: Saturday November 30th, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon BICS GYMNASIUM

*Please see our website at: www.bowenislandgymnastics,com for more details!

LITTLE PEOPLE GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS: Ages 14months – 6yrs

These Little People Gymnastics Programs follow the National Active Start curriculum that fosters a multimovement approach promoting physical literacy development. Classes include music, themes, games, free play, and individual motor skill development with the emphasis on FUN!!!

ROCK’N ROLLERS Ages 14 months – 2 years Saturdays - 9:00 – 9:45 am

Cost: $ 85.00

JUMPING JELLYBEANS Ages 2 years – 3.5 years Saturdays – 9:00 – 9:45 am

Cost: $ 85.00

TINY TUMBLERS Ages 3.5 years – 5 years Saturdays – 9:45 – 10:30 am 10:45– 11:45 a.m.

Cost: $ 85.00

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Parent Participation Required *

Parent Participation Required *

KINDERGYM 5 years – 6 years must be in Kindergarten Saturdays – 9:45 – 10:45 am 10:45 – 11:45 am

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Cost: $112.00

Cost: $112.00

Gymnastics Club - Winter

School–Aged Recreational Gymnastics Programs: Ages 6 years to-13 years * must be in grade one * GIRLS GYM STARS Saturdays – 10:30 am -12:00 p.m.

Wednesdays– 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Fridays– 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Fridays – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $ 170.00

BOYS GYM STARS Wednesday’s -3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Fridays– 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 170.00

High School Gymnastics Wednesday’s -5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Fridays– 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 115.00

Adult Gymnastics Fridays -7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $ 115.00

For registration and program information: Contact Program Director: Lisa Bullock at: lisagymstars10@gmail.com 604-313-7286 visit our Website at: www.bowenislandgymnastics.com Please note: All new recreational program participants enrolling this session, will be required to pay an annual $40.00 insurance fee that expires September, 2014

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FALL 2013 SOCCER SEASON: The Bowen Island Football Club would like to welcome back all its members for the Fall 2013 Spring 2014 soccer season.

The Fall session begins on Sunday Sept 8th ending Nov 24th, 2013 (no soccer on Oct 13th, Nov 10th).

Spaces still available in the u6, u8 and u10 co-ed development groups however spaces may be limited and or full for all league teams , visit our website at www.bowenfc.com for registration information. If you have any questions about the club please contact Ann Beatty at annbeatty@rocketmail.com The Fall coed league will kick off on Monday Sept 9th, 2013. Deadline for registration is Sept 4th. All levels accepted. Don’t miss out! Go online at www.bowenfc.com and register today! Games will be scheduled on Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays starting at 6:30-7:30 pm and 7:30-8:30 pm. Fee is 100$ per player. Couples will be placed on the same team unless specified. You will be contacted regarding the schedule after the teams have been made (schedule subject to change). May the best team win!

Co-ed Development: price 100$ for the Fall season only U6 Co-ed Development- Sundays: 3 - 4 pm U8 Co-ed Development- Sundays: 1:30 – 2:45 PM U10 Co-ed Development- Sundays: 1:30 – 2:45 PM Girls League Soccer: price 230$ not including uniform U10 Girls-Tuesday: 3:00 – 4:00 U12 Girls Wednesdays: 5:30 – 7:00 Boys League Soccer: price 230$ not including uniform U10 Boys - Monday: 6:00 – 7:00 U12 Boys- Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 U14 Boys - Tuesdays: 5:30 – 7:00 and Thursdays from 6:00 -7:30 Adult soccer: Price 100$ Thursdays 7:30 – 9:00

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