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To tackle parenting angst
A good sport
Young islander travels to play rugby, and build bridges
Icebreaker
The C3 ship has seen three coasts, and will appear in Howe Sound this weekend
Community paramedics to start work January 2018 MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Matthew Honing (left) with his friends Stella and Jack hanging out in the basketball courts at BICS. Meribeth Deen, photo
BICS rolls-out playground accessibility improvements MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
It is probably a happy accident, says Jana Honing, that the playground space at Bowen Children’s Centre (BCC) allowed her son Matthew to spend his pre-school days playing happily and independently with his peers. The playground has an as asphalt loop around it where the kids can ride tricycles, and where Matthew could move around easily in his wheelchair. Now in kindergarten at Bowen Island Community School (BICS), Matthew is facing the challenges of a very different play
space, and school administrators are working hard to make that space more accessible for him and anyone else who might have a hard time getting around and want to enjoy the space. “The teachers and staff have been absolutely amazing in terms of doing everything they can to make it work for Matthew and the whole class, and the inside of the school is really quite accessible,” says Honing. “What I’ve realized is that accessibility is the key to inclusion - you can’t play tag with your friends if you can’t get to the place where the other kids are playing. The outdoor space at BICS is the big challenge in terms of accessibility.” continued P9
It was more than three years ago now that the Caring Circle’s director, Colleen O’Neil first heard of the BC Community Paramedicine Pilot Program. “I saw this as a critical opportunity for Bowen Island,” says O’Neil. “I got on the phone right away to try and talk to the person heading up the program. After repeated calls, I finally got someone who wondered why I thought our community needed a service like this. She was surprised to hear that we only had one full time equivalent with regard to a primary care doctor. And she agreed that along with our low physician coverage, our community was vulnerable given that we are a ferry-ride and 20 minute drive from the nearest hospital, have so many seniors, young families, and no medical clinic offering extended hours and regular on-call primary care services.” The BC Emergency Health Services Community Paramedic program was conceived out of union negotiations roughly four years ago. Many rural communities have a hard time staffing paramedics because of low-call volumes, which make it hard to justify hiring people to work the job full time. The Paramedicine Program aims to stabilize the staffing of paramedics and also fill-in the healthcare gaps in rural communities. The idea is, that with some extra training, paramedics can provide basic primary care service to members of the community that complement and assist whatever medical services already exist there. “About one-third of the community paramedics job would be working one-on-one with patients, and that includes things such as risk assessments, taking people’s vitals and helping to navigate the healthcare system,” says Anna Chayba, Training Officer, Community Paramedicine Program. “They would also spend time on wellness programs and healthcare education in the communities. They would only be used for emergency response in specific instances.” The program began rolling out across Northern and rural communities in British Columbia in April 2016. In January, the program will launch, officially, on Bowen Island. “Janis Treleaven and Keith Tyler will be completing their training for this program in early December,” says Chayba. continued P3
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How did we do last year? The 2016 Annual Report for Bowen Island Municipality is now available on our website at www.bimbc.ca.
October 23, 2017 9:30 am
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October 24, 2017 7:15 pm Transportation Advisory Committee All meetings are held in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
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Halloween Fireworks! Don’t miss the annual fireworks display courtesy of the Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department and Bowen Island Municipality. Municipality Join us on the causeway for hot chocolate - it’ll be a blast!
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7:30 pm On the causeway
Volunteer opportunities Improve municipal services We’re looking for volunteers to serve on the newly established Improved Service Delivery Task Force (ISDTF). The purpose of the ISDTF is to undertake a thorough review of the municipality’s administrative processes and bylaws to ensure they are appropriate, efficient, clearly communicated and equitable. If you are a resident or property owner of Bowen Island with an involvement or interest in municipal processes such as permitting, please apply to serve on the Improved Service Delivery Task Force (ISDTF). We need volunteers who can commit to bi-weekly meetings from Fall 2017 until March 2018 when final recommendations from the Task Force will be submitted to Council for consideration. Please see How to Apply below.
Advise Council about our parks and trails We’re looking for a volunteer to serve on the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee (PTGAC). The PTGAC acts in an advisory capacity, providing recommendations to Council on planning for parks, trails, greenways, beaches and waterways. If you have knowledge or interest in the areas mentioned above, or are a Registered Professional Forester, a Registered Professional Biologist or any other qualified environmental professional, please apply. We need a volunteer who can commit to a monthly two-hour meeting and several site visits per year.
How to apply: 1. Download an application form from our website or pick one up from Municipal Hall. 2. Submit your application to Stef Shortt, Committee Clerk at sshortt@bimbc.ca by Tuesday, October 24th, 2017.
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Green Shores: Protect and enhance your shoreline Do you live on waterfront property, or have an interest in shoreline protection and ecology? Using natural design approaches, the Green Shores method is a cost-effective, sustainable solution to erosion and flooding, and can turn freshwater or marine waterfronts into vibrant, living shorelines. In this free workshop, you will learn how to: •
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We are hiring Bowen Island Municipality is seeking a part-time Building Inspector. This position will be responsible for the inspection of residential, industrial and commercial projects during construction, alteration and repair to determine conformity with established bylaws, acts, codes, standards and regulations. The Building Inspector will also process building permit issuances and rejections; discuss construction, alteration and repair matters with contractors, engineers, architects, homeowners and the public; interpret requirements; advise on required changes and/or corrections and carry out other relevant duties as assigned by the Island Community Planner. Please note that the deadline for applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, December 1, 2017. For information on how to apply and to read the full job description, please go to our website at:
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Municipal water main flushing As part of its regular water system maintenance program, the Municipality will flush water mains in all water systems until November 30, 2017. Flushing will take place seven days a week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and will rotate through each neighbourhood. This procedure does not pose a health hazard, and is necessary to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes. During the flushing process, temporary water interruptions will occur and your water pressure could be low or turned off completely for periods of time. Every effort will be made to ensure that water quality is not affected, but some turbidity and higher than normal chlorine concentrations may be present for short periods of time. Running your tap briefly should clear this up. Questions? Please contact Public Works at 604-947-4255 or bim@bimbc.ca
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Arts Council celebrates thirty years of community building through theatre, visual arts and music
MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Thirty years ago, says Hans Behm, members of Bowen Island’s arts community got together to work towards creating better venues for their activities. What they ended up creating was a home for the arts in this community, and the most thriving community organization on-island. Behm, a two-time president of the Bowen Island Arts Council, awarded two folding chairs on Saturday night for the service and leadership of the Council’s current President, Carol Cram, and Mariana Holbrooke. “Way back in 1987, Martin Clark was putting on plays, and I was bringing classical music concerts to perform in venues that were literally unsafe,” says Behm. “Eventually, the concerts were held in my home, and then at Tunstall Bay Clubhouse. Mariana has revived these events with her Classical Concert Series. In her 20 years of volunteer work with
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Paramedicine program to be community specific from PAGE 1
“Much of the program training is a deep dive into the various communities where the CP’s will be working and the healthcare needs of the place. As paramedic in that community would certainly have a perspective on some of those needs, but in their training they are required to look at the statistics and research to learn much more. When that orientation is complete, these individuals can begin their community engagement. The program will come into effect in January.”
...the shape of the program in each community is as different as the community itself.
Susanna Braund (far left) Hans Behm and others celebrated the achievements of the Arts Council Saturday night. Tina Overbury, photo
the Arts Council she has been very outspoken. She is the kind of person who, when she gets a button-hold of you, you can’t say NO.” As Council President for eight years, Carol Cram is the person who has been in this role for the longest period of
time. “She has this talent of bringing ideas people have, and realizing them,” says Behm. “Also, with Jacqueline Massey working alongside she has had the Cultural Masterplan reviewed, which is a remarkable achievement.”
The folding chairs awarded to Holbrooke and Cram allow them to enter into any Arts Council event for free, without taking seating away from any other patrons. Over the years, 16 such chairs have been awarded to Bowen Islanders.
Chayba adds that the shape of the program in each community is as different as the community itself. “There is no cookie cutter for this,” she says. Colleen O’Neil has high hopes for the program and the ways it will be able to help here on Bowen. “I think the referral system, however it works, will be critical,” she says. “I imagine, Dr. Zandy or Schloegl, or even the doctors from Docs on the Bay will be able to call Janis and Kieth and say, ‘I have this patient coming home after surgery and they live alone, could you check on them?’ Right now, many of our healthcare providers work in solo practices, and I really hope that the CP will help to connect everyone in terms of alerting each other to those who are at risk. Really, it is just incredible that we have this program. At Caring Circle we get calls from family members worried about other family members here on Bowen who are alone and need help regularly, but I don’t necessarily have the authority to go and visit, making sure they are taking their medication, have food in the fridge and heat in the home. I look forward to having someone to call, who does.”
Icebreaker to arrive in Howe Sound October 22
MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
On June 1, members of the C3 expedition departed Toronto on a 67 meter Canadian-flagged research icebreaker to travel and explore the length of Canada’s three coastlines. On October 22, the ship will stop near Gambier Island. A number of delegates from the ship will make their way by zodiac over to Camp Fircom where they will connect with locals, including Bowen Islanders Bob Turner and Pauline Le Bel, and learn about Howe Sound. Project founder Geoff Green says the ship arrived in BC waters on September 29. “We stopped near the mouth of the Naas River then travelled up the river by zodiac to meet with members of the Nisga’a First Nation,” says Green. “Along the way down the coast, we’ve met so many researchers, including whale researchers. In Alert Bay, we were treated to the opportunity to watch a feeding frenzy of orcas, humpbacks and sea lions.” Green says scientific research is a big part of the journey and scientific ambassadors have been invited to join the voyage along the way.
“We’ve also had youth ambassadors, first nations, disabled people, newcomers to Canada, and so many other people join us,” says Green. “We call these guests the eyes and ears of Canada, and they might as well be the tastebuds too - food is such an important part of culture, we figured we should invite chefs along to highlight local cuisines as well.” One unusual treat members of the expedition had the opportunity to try was eulachon oil, sourced in Bella Bella, and added to a soup by chef Jamie Kennedy. Warren Barr, raised on Bowen Island and currently headchef at the Wikaninish Inn in Tofino, will be the guest chef on the upcoming leg of the C3 journey. Green says the trip has been filled with awe and emotion, and news the news of Canadian musician and icon Gord Downie’s passing on Wednesday hit many members of the expedition hard. “I knew him personally as did many others here,” says Green. “And spiritually, he has been on this voyage with us since the beginning. There is a room on the ship called the Gord Downie and Charlie Wenjack Legacy Room dedicated to conversations about reconciliation. When we found out Gord died, a number of us went in there and shared stories.
Musician Sarah Harmer, who is on-board, played a song for Gord. It was incredibly moving.” After its stop in Howe Sound, the C3 Icebreaker will continue on towards its final destination in Victoria.
Keep your eye out for the C3 Icebreaker near Gambier Island this weekend.
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Resilience
MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Tuesday’s power outage proved my household utterly un-resilient. Bleary-eyed I woke up to the news that there would be no coffee. Motivated by my craving, I offered to drive my husband to West Vancouver where he could get internet access and meet his deadline. From the ferry line-up, my husband scoped out the Snug, which, despite its generator, couldn’t keep the cups of islanders full. Will Hayes later told me that the Snug’s generator was purchased in his family’s second year of business ownership, a period of time when the power went out almost every other day. “With the generator, you can’t run the regular brewers so you’re always lagging a bit,” he says. Had I been in proper touch with my neighbours, I would not have even had to go to the Snug to get my fix, never mind off-island. I would have known that the sound of my neighbour’s generator running is in fact a sort of siren screaming, “coffee brewing here, come in and enjoy.” In this case, closer neighbourly contact could’ve saved me some time and a lot of effort. In other cases, such contact can actually be a life-saver. As Ron Woodall recounted to me this week, the fact that his wife, Heather, is still with us can be attributed to the fact that their on-property neighbour Ajay Rai, stopped by. “She could hardly breathe. I was trying to pull it together to drive her to the hospital when he came over,” says Ron. “Ajay took one look at her and said, ‘we’re calling the ambulance.” I’m sure there are lots of stories like this. So, while we should cheer for the municipality’s emergency notification system, and anticipate the arrival of the Community Paramedicine program, let’s not forget the power of popping in just to say hello. That’s where we’ll find the true key to resilience in times of crisis (and power outages). Send us your stories of community-powered resilience: editor@ bowenislandundercurrent.com
Thanks, Adele! Dear Editor, I’d just like to thank Adele and those who changed all the locks for making our recent post-box shuffle just as painless as possible. The notification we all received was so clear, simple, and well laid out that my natural alarm faded at once. When the day came, I read from 20 feet away the sign telling me that, remembered at once where I’d been told my new box would be, and without
breaking stride I opened the new box with my old key and collected my mail. Time lost, zero. Anxiety, zero. Nuisance, zero. That transition could easily have become a train wreck; I’ve seen it happen, other places. As a charter member of the Society for the Terminally Confused, I’m grateful that it was done with grace and skill. —Spider Robinson
Facebook feedback Response to “USSC floats idea of micro-homes for staff,” October 13. First thing that comes to mind is ‘don’t look a gift horse in the mouth’. The hurdles to allow for trailer homes and tiny homes led by non-taxpayers, for the most part, has been ineffectual. If the muni will make allowances for these floating homes and write effective by-laws, or land use laws that expand that possibility for the un-monied voiceless, I say YAY!!! And thank you for using your influence in a forward looking, if not self-interested, way. -Julie Vik
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Autism, Volunteering and Public Policy Dear Editor, Social exclusion, one of the Canadian social determinates of health, describes how certain groups are denied opportunities to fully participate in their communities. Those living on the less severe end of the Autism spectrum (ASD), an often-invisible disability, are one such excluded group. The prevalence of ASD has doubled in Canada and BC over the past 15 years. Barriers to access are many, including social and community opportunities and resources. Social exclusion has a ripple effect for stigma extending to family of those living with ASD. Exclude
them and you also exclude their family. Public policy is developed to provide guidelines for efficiency particularly for government funded institutions. Libraries are one of these institutions. Public libraries are meant to serve and include all members of a community. Despite of our best efforts to make public policy inclusive we often miss the mark. Locally, recent changes to volunteer policy (and lack of policy) at the Bowen Island Public Library (BIPL) have caused a once long time volunteer with ASD to be excluded from volunteering. Inclusion BC’s Executive Director, Faith
Bodnar, who took the time to comment on this policy change, suggests, “While we’ve made gains in BC there is a long way to go and in places like libraries which should be some of the most inclusive public spaces of all.” Solutions to public policy failures are many but the goal is always the same – in terms of volunteer policy, it is to promote a diverse volunteer community in our publicly funded institutions. As a small rural island we could do a far better job of including those with disabilities in all aspects of community especially volunteer activities. Robin Burger
Facebook feedback Response to “USSC floats idea of micro-homes for staff,” October 13. This should be given immediate approval. Housing for USSC staff and if ever a vacancy housing for people with employment on Bowen Island. - Lorinda Strang
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Bringing down family angst with Byron Katie KELLY ELISE NAULT COLUMNIST
We all worry now and again. I haven’t met a mom who doesn’t. The trouble is sometimes we forget we’re not alone in this experience. There’s security in numbers though—a camaraderie to know we’re not the only member of the Parenting Angst Sorority (PAS). ‘Cause what may be worse that worrying about the kids, is worrying you’re the only one dealing with issues. Enter Georgina Farah, a conflict management facilitator who recently shared with IPS parents and in an interview with me last week how she transforms her parenting triggers using self-help writer Byron Katie’s four simple questions known as “The Work.” Georgina graciously shared her process in action, in the hopes that more of us parents will do the same—coming to see the lighter side of parenting because of it.
Bravely, she went where many of us parents are unwilling to go… to that deep place of accountability. Without a doubt, Georgina is a big-time caring mom. That’s why, when she discovered her daughter received a grade of “Incomplete” on numerous assignments in math, she was concerned (OK, downright freaked out!). Bravely, she went where many of us parents are unwilling to go… to that deep place of accountability. What was Georgina’s hidden fear? That her daughter would never be able to hold down a job and make moolah—that she’d wind up homeless in the streets! This was a perfect time for a Byron Katie intervention. So here’s a snapshot: Question #1: Is the fear true? Well, it certainly felt true for her! If her daughter couldn’t follow through with something as
basic as math homework, how could she hold down a job?… That’s what the little voice of fear in Georgina asked. Can you relate? Question #2: Can you absolutely know it’s true? Here’s where her fear started to break down, ‘cause there are obviously jobs that don’t require math. Plus, her daughter has a great personality to boot, does well in other subjects and would be great in a service related profession. Question #3: How do you react when you believe this thought? Georgina feels worried, heavy, anxiety-ridden, unable to be present, and unable to connect with her daughter. She feels shut down, stressed and super militant (move over Mussolini!) Question #4: Who would you be without this thought? She’d feel lighter, more open to possibility, more compassionate, have greater understanding, and feel closer to her daughter. You see, it’s far too easy to go down the rabbit hole of fears. Far too easy to judge our kids (and other parents too BTW) without walking in their shoes and being open to what’s really going on for them. It’s far too easy to react instead of getting curious. It turns out her daughter made a mindful executive decision—and a good one at that! Overwhelmed with homework, she decided to get her other projects completed first and get more good nights’ sleep. Yup, she chose health over stress, and isn’t that something we parents ought to be proud of? So how about taking Georgina’s lead?—being open to shifting your perspective and open to greater possibility and opportunity to more deeply connect with your family as you discover the triggers that keep you and your family in angst. Georgina reminds us that there’s so much humour and possibility when we do. Join Kelly Elise Nault, M.A. and other Bowen moms in the new Mommy Calm, Kids Calm Success Habits parenting course. For more info visit www.JoyfullyParenting.com/p/Bowen or email kelly@JoyfullyParenting.com.
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On the calendar FRIDAY OCTOBER 20 Friday Night Dinner at the Legion 4 - 7:30. Members and guests welcome. Take Another Seat Opens at the Gallery at Artisan Square
SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 Montessori Kid & Kaboodle Sale 10am - 1pm at the Bowen Island Montessori School, Artisan Square Last outdoor Farmer’s Market of the season! BICS, starting at 10am
SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 Parent and Tot Gym time 10am at BICS Gym Bowen Island Dog Ranch 10 Year Anniversary Open House Fun activities and treats for the whole family Halloween with Horses Equestrian Ring at in the Meadow, 1 -3pm
MONDAY OCTOBER 23 SKY will have exercise at 9:00, coffee at 9:45, Bev Underhill talking about the history of Bowen at 10:00 and yoga at 11:15. TUESDAY OCTOBER 24 Community Lunch, 11:30am at the Legion This week’s soups: Sausage Minestrone and Borscht with Sour Cream $5.00 THURSDAY OCTOBER 26 In Our Hearts support group Caring Circle Resource Centre, 6:30 - 8:30pm contact: iohbowenisland@gmail.com FRIDAY OCTOBER 27 Haunted House Party at Tunstall Bay Clubhouse With DJ Sacsha Yamashita, tickets at Phoenix $25
There’s a problem with GI Joe, and we need to talk about it ROB WYNEN COLUMNIST
Rob, do you think I’m fat? My heart sank as I explained the changes his young body was going through. This young man is in my youth strength training program, a bit shy and slightly chubby, something I am confident he will grow out of. He also asked me why he didn’t have a “six pack” stomach. After an explanation on why it is not healthy for a boy or man to have a six pack stomach as that would bring his body fat levels below 15%, which is not a good thing, I got him back on track with his exercise routine. It saddens me that this was something he thought about, probably quite often. I did have another feeling, and that was one of frustration. Frustration that we live in a society that promotes a stereotype for our young boys that is not only unhealthy but also completely unrealistic. It also frustrates me that my profession has pretty much ignored the issue of body image for our boys and the unrealistic, unhealthy expectations they create. Barbie recently came out with a redesign of their flagship model, to much criticism. The pundits were all over the company and for good reason. Their message that the doll promotes unrealistic, unattainable and dangerous body expectations in young girls is spot on. There were protests, boycotts, there was even a topless march in Berlin on the opening day of Barbie house. But there were no protests at the unveiling of the new GI Joe doll. The older men out there will likely have a very different image of GI Joe than the one than the current one. I had a doll from the late 70s and he somewhat looked like me on a very good day (with my tummy slightly tucked in). Today’s GI Joe, well let’s just say it bares little
resemblance to ANYONE I know: this doll has biceps bigger than the dolls’ head, a washboard stomach you could wring your laundry out on and legs that even the largest baggy shorts wouldn’t tolerate. The changes in GI Joe design are staggering, much more so than the changes to the Barbie doll, but without all the public attention. What also hasn’t gained much public attention is the effect this unrealistic image has had on our boys and men from every generation. I still have 60 year olds trying to get that six pack stomach in our fitness centre. In the January journal of JAMA Pediatrics it was revealed that 18% of boys are highly concerned about their weight and physique. This is a scary number, what was also troubling was that boys are faced with a double whammy. Not only is there concern about being too fat, there is an equal concern about being too skinny and even a bigger focus on having huge muscles. How does this compare to girl’s body image, where professionals spend so much of their energy?
unhealthy weight was consistently higher, by over 10%, for boys (grade 7-12) than girls. And what is the effect of this? More than a third of boys reported downing protein powders or shakes in an effort to boost their muscularity; in addition, almost 6 percent admitted to using steroids and 10.5% acknowledged
...almost 6 percent admitted to using steroids and 10.5% acknowledged using some other muscle-enhancing substance. A recent report by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer: Is “Good”, good enough? The Health & Well-being of Children & Youth in BC, took a look at this issue and what may surprise many readers is that body image issues and perception of being an
The latest GI Joe doll. How does it compare to the GI Joe you remember?
using some other muscle-enhancing substance. As the father of a teen boy I would be very distressed if my son felt unhappy in his own skin and extremely concerned if he was taking drugs to change his body’s natural appearance. We need to see some change in this area and as in any process of change we first need to recognize the problem, hence the title of this piece. We need a radical refocus on body image and begin to place much more focus on the group most prone to negative body images, boys. We need to stop defining Anorexia and Eating disorders that are based on the female form of the condition, it is as much if not more of an issue for boys yet when you Google images of anorexia you will have to scroll down to the 50th image to get one of a man. We also need to begin to do a much better job reaching out to boys. We need to learn how boys take in health advice and ensure that our messages are effective, boys and girls have much different ways of learning and to date our health and educational professionals on a whole are falling short. Finally we need more men to step up to the plate and give boys positive male role models. My hope is that the boys I meet at the fitness centre where I work, concerned about a touch of chub and the absence of a six-pack, can find help, attention and above all else acceptance: each of us has a unique physique that we should celebrate and take care of. Often the stereotypical physique thrust on boys and men is not only unrealistic, it is unhealthy. I also hope that my profession will begin to be much more focused in where, how and to who we direct our health services and messaging. We have done a poor job at this and it shows.
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Meet the people who choose to live inside their vehicles found themselves living on four wheels, and have no plans to stop rolling any time soon.
Mike Wakefield, North Shore News
MARIA SPITALE -LEISK NORTH SHORE NEWS
The housing crisis in the Lower Mainland has hit many people hard, but for some, life on the streets means freedom. On any given night on the North Shore, there are people who comfortably live on the side of the road in an RV. It’s a lifestyle choice for a handful of these so-called boondockers who have been at this for decades and say they plan to die in their RVs. These are the stories of people on the North Shore who
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Boondockers for life It’s nearing 6 p.m., shuffle time in this cobbled together RV community behind Capilano Mall. “Round the mulberry bush.” That’s what Garnet Dean calls it. The coveralls-clad octogenarian has been at this same routine since 2003, when he first parked his RV and full-time home in the area. Around 6 p.m. is when most people working in the area leave and parking spots open up. Dean employs the buddy system for snagging a spot. After he drives out, Dean’s friend John immediately pulls his motorhome forward into that spot. Dean then finishes the daily jigsaw game by parking behind his friend. The boondockers, as they’re called, move one full vehicle length every day to stay in the bylaw officers’ good books. In a stroke of serendipity Dean met John, who arrived in the area with a 31-foot RV identical in size to his and with much more to offer. Dean recently finished treatment for prostate and colon cancer – all while living in the RV by himself. The coveralls conceal his colostomy bag. One day Dean was crouched down by his RV, struggling to fix the generator, which affords a comfortable life off the grid. Less than a day later the fridge broke and Dean had to throw all his food away. “He was almost crying. He was so distraught,” says John of the day he first met Dean. John (an alias to protect his identity) was himself in dire straits when he pulled into the neighbourhood. Marital woes forced him to move from the nearby family home and into a rundown RV, because that’s all he could afford. “It was the coldest I’ve ever been,” says John. “I went and got a dog because I needed companionship and had no one to talk to.” continued P7
The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World A presentation by WADE DAVIS Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Eco-systems at Risk. Named by the NGS as one of the Explorers for the Millennium.
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Laurence Ricard-Lacombe and Yanael Prat-Samuel spent $8,000 converting a school bus into a home.
Carefree and comfy A young woman wearing pyjamas watches the sun set over the mountains. She’s curled up by a window on a school bus that has been parked on this roadside for close to a month. She’s clutching a tin camping mug and contemplating what adventure tomorrow will bring. Painted beneath the window on the outside of the bus is the word Ouest, which is French for “west.” In June, Yanael Prat-Samuel and her boyfriend Laurence Ricard-Lacombe, 23 and 25 respectively, left their hometown of Shawinigan, Que., driving away in a rather unconventional vehicle for a road trip across the country. The couple found a big yellow school bus for sale, forked over $4,000, gave it a major facelift and soon were on their way. “We just want to travel,” says Prat-Samuel. “It was the perfect time in our lives before having a house, children and big responsibilities.” The golden wheat fields of the Prairies morphed into the peaks of the Rocky Mountains as the bus rolled through the provinces. Parking the school bus was never an issue in rural Canadian towns, but when the couple arrived in North Vancouver in August, it was a different story. There are few areas on the North Shore with relaxed parking regulations. The couple found this place by chance. Walmart is their go-to store for stocking up, and that’s where they noticed a collection of RVs parked on the south side of Capilano Mall. “We see a lot of RVs and we just say, ‘It’s OK to park,” says Ricard-Lacombe, with a charming French-Canadian accent. This area is home base. In the morning the couple lounges around the bus eating breakfast, while nearby office workers hurriedly rush by below the window. Later on they will lock up the bus, hop in a Car2Go parked a couple steps away and head over the Lions Gate Bridge to explore the big city. The News was invited on the bus to see how Prat-Samuel and Ricard-Lacombe live while on the road. The savvy duo stripped out endless rows of bench seats until they had a blank canvas to build their new home. There’s a separated bedroom in the back with curtains on the windows and a chest of drawers at the foot of the bed. Midway up the aisle is the kitchen area with a sink and countertop, along with a stove and oven fuelled by propane. Some nights the couple will make pizza from scratch. Up front, a pair of rainbow upholstered benches on either side of the aisle
offer ample seating. All-in-all, the couple put $8,000 worth of upgrades into the bus, which they painted burgundy and white with black stripes. And voila, a home on four wheels. There is one modern convenience the two are missing on the bus. “A toilet,” says Prat-Samuel, without hesitation. The outdoor enthusiasts don’t spend much time in the bus, just to eat and sleep. Saving up before they left, the couple’s monthly expenses on the road total $2,000 for gas, food, and other living costs. The couple have followed the warm weather since June. But with October comes a chill in the air. Soon the couple will pull out of North Van and head south in search of palm trees and blue skies in California. Pinned on a board above the driver’s seat are overlapping pictures of family and friends back home. Would they recommend this lifestyle to one of them? “Oh yes, for sure,” says Prat-Samuel. “Because you are free.”
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017
BI Community School Doors open at 6:30 pm Presentation begins at 7 pm Tickets: $30 Available at: Gallery @ Artisan Square, BI Public Library, Phoenix; Online via PayPal: biac.ca/wade_davis.php Books by Wade Davis will be available for purchase.
Presented by the Bowen Island Arts Council and the Bowen Island Library in support of the Cove Commons Project.
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Fortunately, he found Dean and the two men look out for each other. While there is a generational gap – John is middle-aged – the friends bonded over their love of country music and their background in mechanics. During the day, while John’s at work, Dean goes about his regular daily routine. He heads to Lonsdale Quay, buys a paper and a cup of coffee and passes the time until noon. Once he’s had his fill of that, Dean hops on the SeaBus, then the Canada Line and rides the train until he reaches the airport. “I used to fly when I was younger,” says the air force vet. “I’ll go out there (to YVR) and see all these birds coming and going. There’s always somebody to talk to.” But Dean always keeps an eye on the clock, to make it home in time for motorhome musical chairs at 6 p.m. Later he will have dinner or dessert with John in one of the adjoining RVs. It’s a couple days before Thanksgiving when the News meets John and Dean in the latter’s RV. A can of pumpkin puree sits by the sink. The friends are getting all the fixings together for a Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey,and pumpkin pie à la mode. Dean’s eyes light up when asked about an American flag and companion trucker cap adorned with a bald eagle, displayed prominently above the kitchen table, next to a large clock. “Wait until (John) hears this one,” says Dean, his infectious laugh erupting. One of the American souvenirs is a gift from a woman Dean met in the Mojave Desert. He tried to bring the woman back across the border, until he learned she had no passport and had never left California. Dean has lived many lives, and John is more than happy to hear the stories. “Every day is something new,” says John, smiling. “I guarantee you if you sit here for four or five hours, you don’t need a TV.” Last Thanksgiving John had a house, something he thought he needed to survive. His perspective has since shifted: You pare down your possessions to what you absolutely need and you learn to live with less and be happy. “Well, you know, we’re not really homeless,” says John. “It’s just an alternative way of living.” The area was packed bumper to bumper with RVs in the
summer, those that remain are mostly locals. Eight of them, estimates Dean. Both men say they expect to see more RVs showing up on this side street in the coming months, as Metro Vancouver’s affordable housing crisis shows no sign of slowing down. They all come here with different stories. Dean talked to a young tradesman from Australia who was working at Seaspan and living in his vehicle. Another tradesman used his skills to convert a U-Haultype truck into a home. He carved out windows, built cabinets inside and put in a king-size bed. Then there’s the older man living in a plumber’s van. Those in the Capilano Mall neighbourhood recognize him by his captain’s hat. Dean will sit outside the RV in his rocking chair and make conversation with strangers. A transistor radio stays on all night to keep Dean company in the RV. This is where he wants to live out the rest of his life.
It’s no secret that I can’t afford $1,100 a month for a bachelor suite. Take this away from me and I’ll be sleeping under that bush. “I probably will, because you know what: It’s no secret that I can’t afford $1,100 a month for a bachelor suite,” says Dean, adamantly. “Take this away from me and I’ll be sleeping under that bush.” Maintenance and fuel costs this time of year are about $300 a month. Both John and Dean’s RVs are set up on solar power systems. There’s also a backup generator for the rainy days. On this gloomy Friday morning, Dean has put on a fresh pot of coffee. A plate of cookies is already on the kitchen table. Dean is set to regale his friend with a tale from another life. “I’m happy with this life,” says John. In a few short months, the two men have saved each other on this street. John introduced Dean to solar energy and in turn his friend taught him how to live a humble life.
Where the streets have no name
An early off-the-grid adopter, Justin goes out of his way to get people’s attention and promote the lifestyle, using his penchant for purple. Sporting sunglasses, a large chain and a fedora, Justin pokes his head out of his purple RV. A classic U2 song emanates from the surround sound system inside the cosy motorhome. Hard to ignore are the purple zebra print accents, including sheets, curtains and seat covers, splashed throughout the RV. There’s even a purple air freshener. His purple game is on point. “It was ugly off-white with horrible ugly RV stripes down the side,” says Justin, who has the voice of a radio announcer. He just turned 37, but considers himself a pioneer for how to live happily on the cheap. “It is kind of about the economics but I was doing this before the rental crisis. I’ve been doing this for 17 years,” says the seasoned vagabond. Justin thrives on not having an address and being able to pick up at a moment’s notice and go. He parks his purple home on wheels in North Vancouver, where he works full time as a delivery man. But when the weekend hits, the outdoor enthusiast heads out of town. He feels satisfaction in taking off for Tofino or Whistler with some extra change in his pocket for gas, ferry tolls and recreational activities. “That’s the beauty of this lifestyle is you don’t have a set cost,” says Justin. “You can live on a few hundred dollars a month or quite often I’ll spend more than the average Vancouverite does on rent, but that’s because I’m doing fun things.” Justin hosts Camper-Cons and has a social media presence, answering questions on his website and offering resources for newbie RV dwellers. “No mortgage, no yard work, no stress. Life on wheels is fantastic” reads Justin’s bio on his YouTube channel, JustinCredibleTV, which has amassed 30,161 subscribers and 6,027,529 views to date. Justin’s audience is a mixed bag of people who are already RVing and those who want to. He’s heard from people who have sold their house or apartment, put stuff in storage and moved into a motorhome. “And I’ve never had anyone tell me they regret it,” he says.
Justin Credible is a colourful ambassador for RV life.
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Take a tour of the Ranch’s beautiful property, boarding & grooming facilities Try out our dog agility course Raffle prizes and more!
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Athletic prowess takes young islander to Colombia he has already played on three teams that represented British Columbia...
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Many Bowen Island athletes have ventured far afield to play their sport. Baseball pitchers Robbie Watson and Matt Walker played in the U.S., Ali Catchlove, Twyla Lotenberg and teammates took part in a gymnastics meet in Finland and Peter Blomberg recently left to play junior hockey in St. Paul, Alberta. Sixteen year-old Ben Welsh will become a gold star member of that group of local sporting adventurers next week when he travels to Medellin, Colombia to play in two Rugby Sevens tournaments. To make the October 29 to November 6 trip all the more exciting, Welsh will be playing for one of the more unique, and philanthropic, sports organizations our country has produced, the Dog River Howlers. A talented multi-sport athlete, last week Welsh nabbed three interceptions for the West Van Secondary football team. Welsh has excelled at rugby since he began playing the sport at age 10. He comes by his sporting prowess honestly as his two older brothers, Jack, 21, and Charlie, 19, are both former Athlete of the Year winners at West Van.
Islander Ben Welsh, seen here playing for West Van Secondary, is set to embark on a rugby trip of a lifetime. The grade 11 student is travelling to Colombia to play with the Dog River Howlers. Submitted photo
A terrific hitter in baseball and a fine point-guard in basketball, in rugby
Honouring Our V E T E R A N S
Because we are proud of the men and women that are serving our country or served in the past, the Bowen Island Undercurrent would like to pay tribute to our military personnel. Submit a photo of yourself or a loved one who served our country and include a name and a 50 word or less biography to be published in the Bowen Island Undercurrent in our Friday November 10th issue.
two million dollars to causes around the world. No one in the Howler organization is paid and players and families cover their own expenses, including air fare, meals, everything. Each family takes along goods to contribute to the cause and the Welshes have stockpiled clothing and sporting goods for Ben to distribute (one family is contributing refurbished computers). Players and their supporters will be going into some of the poorer barrios in Medellin to deliver goods and meet people. Howler teams have been to Columbia before and other countries they’ve played in include the USA, Mexico, Panama, Germany and Trinidad and Tobago. Hundreds of men, women and teenagers from 11 Canadian provinces and at least 14 countries have played for the Howlers. Ben’s team has a player from Egypt and from Holland. On this trip there are four Howler youth teams going, a Boys and a Girls U-16 team and a Boys and a Girls U-17 team. While Ben’s dad Paul and mom Mary Ann won’t be going, many parents are and, including the players, the Howler entourage will number about 100. “The rugby will be great and I think we’re even playing their U-16 national team,” Welsh said. “But the trip is about more than that.” It is not known which Bowen athlete has ventured out of province the most to play his or her sport but Welsh isn’t stopping here. In March, he will be traveling with the West Van Senior boys rugby team to play games in New Zealand.
But Benny may be the best athlete in the family. A terrific hitter in baseball and a fine point-guard in basketball, in rugby he has already played on three teams that represented British Columbia, most recently the B.C. U-16 team. His talent and hard work has taken him to play in Calgary and Ottawa and has now earned him the invite to play with the Howlers. This is his first sporting trip to another country. “For sure a highlight will be meeting new people and going to a place I’ve never been and getting to see a different culture,” says the grade 11 student. “A big part of it is the organization and the positive things it does.” The Howlers were established in 2007 by rugby enthusiast, and life enthusiast, Karl Fix. Headquartered in Regina, the Howlers took their name from Dog River, Saskatchewan, the fictional town in the CTV show ‘Corner Gas’ (20042009). The team’s Honorary Captain is noted Canadian Lorne Cardinal, a cast member of the show and a former rugby star for Canada.” The Dog City Howler website notes they use rugby “as a vehicle to build bridges between people and the world” and that they also “raise funds and contribute to worthwhile endeavours which are not related to rugby.” The club has raised and donated some
Bowen Island Conservancy The truth about a Community Forest: how it could tear Bowen Island apart Although the threat of industrial logging on Bowen Island has receded, we are hearing about the possibility of creating a community forest/woodlot and how that will give us control over what happens with our forests. But all is not what it seems. Join us to hear more about community forests and what could happen on Bowen Island from Ric Careless. Ric’s work over 45 years has entailed several encounters with the Forest Service trying to push Community Forests onto innocent smaller communities ... often with unfortunate results.. • Whe4: October 28th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm he6e: Collins Hall, all, 1122 Miller iller Road oad • Whe6e:
Cpl. Glen Windsor Served in the Canadian Army during World War II. Member of the Red Deer Branch of the Legion in Alberta with Member Title of Trooper. Cpl. Windsor passed away on June 11, 1997 at the age of 80.
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Grant Lawrence and Friends: An Evening of Stories and Songs Acclaimed author and CBC broadcaster shares stories from all three of his books:
WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS JILL BARBER DUSTIN BENTALL JOHN STIVER THE SMUGGLERS ACOUSTIC SET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT 7 PM
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Bowen FC youth program thrives, with community support Members of Bowen FC’s girls Under-10 team an their coach Inga Behm outside the Knick Nack Nook. The Nook contributed $800 from its August/September auction towards Bowen FC’s youth bursary program. Dayna Purdy, photo
Youth League or in our Development programs this fall. We also have an Adult Co-Ed League with 68 hardy players this fall and 100 fair weather players this past spring. That’s roughly 10% of our island that participates in our programs. To make this all happen we have over 40 volunteers between Coaches, Managers, Captains and Board of Directors with one paid part-time Club Coordinator. On any given weekend between September and February, you may see a stream of uniformed kids along with their parents coming off the ferry, hiking up the hill to the turf field to play against our teams. To make the trip over as easy as possible, our team managers send out an email to each opposing team welcoming them to Bowen Island. Giving them the lowdown and how to’s about ferry travel, advising them that we provide tents and benches whereas, our teams are required to bring these items with them when they play on the mainland. They also provide links to local restaurants, shopping an Bowen Tourism to encourage them to stay and enjoy all that we have to offer. Please welcome them as we do and hopefully this is a little boost for our local businesses during a normally slow tourism period.
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The Bowen Island Football Club would like acknowledge our gratitude toward two community organizations for their recent donations to the Club. The Bowen Island Firefighters donated $1500 which will be allocated directly to our Youth Programs with the primary focus of paying for tournament fees. This will deter the burden of payment from parents and allow our youth to play teams from all over BC. The Knick Knack Nook designated BIFC the recipients of their monthly auction for August and September and over $800 was raised! This money will go toward our Bursary Fund. BIFC believes all kids should have the opportunity to play. On average, the club gives out two bursaries per year to cover the cost of registration fees for any of our programs to a child that would otherwise not be able to play due to financial restraints. Currently there are 108 kids playing soccer in either our
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Before Matthew’s arrival at BICS, a ramp was built connecting his kindergarten classroom to the playground and forest at the back of the school. The new playground, installed last spring, also included a swing designed to accommodate kids with physical disabilities. In the past few weeks, the school installed a mat to allow wheelchair access to the green dome-like climbing apparatus and the slides. The school bus is also going to be made wheel chair accessible, allowing Matthew to get to school in the same way so many of his peers do. Last week, thanks to an organization called Let’s Play (an initiative of the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society) and MultiParalympic Gold Medalist Marni Abbott-Peter visited
BICS to share her inspirational story and support making connections between Matthew and his peers. The organization brought a fleet of sports wheelchairs into the BICS gym and every one of the school’s students got a chance to wheel around, and play a variety of games. The organization even left one of the wheelchairs behind, allowing students to continue to practice their new skill, develop their understanding of how Matthew makes his way through the world, and also, have fun on wheels. “I am really proud of our staff for their support of Matthew and peers,” says BICS principal Scott Slater. “We all have much to learn about how best to support him and I’m grateful that Matthew has such a supportive family that work with us closely to do just that.
Future BICS student Maya Arreaga got a chance to spin around the gym with Paralympic Gold Medalist Marni Abbott-Peter at last week’s event.
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Bowen’s 4th Annual International Wine Festival
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It’s a bit more Bowen than Bordeaux but after just a few sips you’ll be able to imagine yourself in any grape producing region at the 4th Annual Bowen Island International Wine Festival! Paul Rickett (B.C.’s private liquor retailer of the year) and his partners in wine, Park Heffelfinger and Sujinder Juneja host what Paul describes as: “basically a house party... to support worthy island causes.” Bowen Islanders and their guests can expect to sample about 60 different wines from around the world – lots of choices with bubbles, and a wide selection of red and white wines will all be on display, and ready to be poured by about a dozen wine agents. Local sponsors of the event – the Bowen Island Community Foundation, the Beer and Wine Store, Matt Matheson’s Vine and Garden, and Phoenix are pleased to provide a free shuttle service from the Community School to the event. For those who want a little food to go along with their wine, they won’t be disappointed. The event will be offering a few of the creations of Bowen Chef Matt Matheson, known for his emphasis on locally grown food, both from his own home and Bowen’s farms. We expect to see a variety of vintners in attendance. In the first year Ezra Cipes, the CEO of B.C.’s Summerhill Winery made the trek to Bowen, and last year the Canella sisters from Italy were in attendance. “There’s something quite enjoyable in the Bowen tasting experience”, notes our local proprietor. “It’s a very social event, with lots of conversation about the wine, and its origins”. Do come out to Evergreen Hall on November 2nd and sample some fine wines from around the world – and some fine food from around the island. The proceeds are all going back to the Bowen community through donations to the Bowen Island Community Foundation - a perfect pairing in celebration of the spirit of giving.
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Losing a pregnancy or baby through miscarriage, termination, still birth, or neo-natal death can leave a woman in emotional pain and grief for years. There is no time limit for this grief; women can also experience the after effects of trauma from the physical symptoms, treatment, or procedures related to the condition. To acknowledge and support women through this loss, Chloe Dierkes brought the peer led support group, In Our hearts, to Bowen Island last year. Now Ella Solin and Mary Coleman have come together to continue this safe space of connection, belonging, and understanding with other women. “We both have experienced pregnancy loss and know first hand how important the need is for understanding and support. “Both women know how a person can feel isolated and confused when a loss like this can seem invisible to others. Michelle Tyliakes, one of the founders of In Our Hearts support groups in the lower mainland, says she started the program because, “We want women to know that their babies do matter, their feelings matter”, and perhaps their sharing will
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Bowen Islanders will be treated to another fascinating evening with our resident explorer Wade Davis. On Saturday, November 4, at the Bowen Island Community School, Wade will present a talk on The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in a Modern World. He’ll take us on a thrilling journey to celebrate the wisdom of the world’s indigenous cultures. With Wade as our guide, we’ll visit cultures in Polynesia, the Amazon, the Andes, Australia, Nepal, and Borneo. We’ll learn how the rediscovery and appreciation of the diversity of the human spirit, as expressed by culture, is among the central challenges of our time. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the presentation starts at 7 pm. Admission is $30 per person for what will be a fantastic presentation with all proceeds going
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help us all to feel a little lighter by attending the group. The support group is open to absolutely anyone who has lost a child through termination, miscarriage, still birth and neonatal death at any point in their lives. Groups will be held monthly at the Caring Circle Health Resource Center. The next scheduled groups will be Thursday’s, 6:30-8:00pm, October 26, November 23, and January 25. Registration is required (contact Mary or Ella at iohbowenisland@gmail.com). Voluntary donations will be put towards operating costs and the generous donation of the pace by the Caring Circle. This group is LGBTQ inclusive.
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to support the Cove Commons Project in Snug Cove. Tickets are available at the Library, at the Gallery @ Artisan Square, at Phoenix, and online via PayPal at www.biac.ca/wade_davis.php. Wade Davis is Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. Between 1999 and 2013 he served as Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. Author of 20 books, including One River, The Wayfinders and Into the Silence, and winner of the 2012 Samuel Johnson prize, he is the recipient of 11 honorary degrees, as well as the 2009 Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, the 2011 Explorers Medal, the 2012 David Fairchild Medal for botanical exploration, and the 2015 Centennial Medal of Harvard University. In 2016 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.
People lucky enough to have enjoyed Wade’s presentation to a sold-out audience in November, 2016 know just how compelling a speaker he is. He’s also been featured as a speaker as part of the TED talks series. The November 4 event is sure to sell out, so get tickets early to secure your spot. Fundraising continues for the Cove Commons Project. Now that the building is nearing completion, funds are needed for furniture and fixtures, and to complete the outdoor plaza. The Cove Commons—home to the Bowen Island Arts Council and the new Library annex—will create a hub of energy and activity in an enhanced gathering space at the entrance to Snug Cove. The new space will also spark economic opportunities and celebrate the artistic and intellectual life of Bowen Island. For more information about the Cove Commons, please visit covecommons.com.
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon
Service and Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Collins Hall Bookings: Helen Wallwork Minister of Music: Lynn Williams
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Learn to dance with professional Choreographer, Dancer & Instructor, Kelly Konno! Kelly teaches 1 hour Bowen Dance classes designed for anyone who enjoys dancing & listening to great music, male/female, young & old. No dance experience needed! Get details about her exhilarating classes by visiting www.bowendance.ca!
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GET SCARED SILLY
at the Community Rec’s “Spooky Trails” night on Bowen. Dodge ghosts & goblins along the trails, visit the mad scientist laboratory & end your journey with haunted tales of Bowen Island. Get your scream on!!! Friday, Oct. 27, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm Ages 7-10, Pre-registration is required www.bowencommunityrecreation.com (click on registration)
For over 10 years Bowen families have loved the annual BIMS Kid and Kaboodle sale. (Sat. Oct 21) It’s your one stop shop for beautifully gently used clothing, toys and children’s gear. Save money, meet other parents, keep your environmental 6 tidy, all while footprint stylishly 6 supporting BIMS mandate of providing affordable preschool to Bowen’s children.
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To benefit the Bowen Island Community Foundation (100% of all proceeds) at the 4th Annual Bowen Island International Wine Festival. Thursday Nov 2 at Evergreen Hall. Get your tickets to this sell out event of the year at Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar or at Phoenix. $50 per person. No parking at venue – shuttle provided from BICS to Wine Fest at 6:25 & 6:45 for a safe ride home at 8:15 & 9:15.
Tina Overbury and Carolyn Nesbitt’s Weekend 6 held at Xenia is a two night deep listening Retreat weekend away incorporating the labyrinth, sanctuary, nature, art, writing, stage time, one on one coaching, silence and great food. Now in its fifth year, Live Your Best Story is a Pay What You Can or Pay it Forward get-away for anyone who needs a little time to think, be and reconnect to their inner wisdom. Opa, the forest, and the team await you... tina@tinaolife.com
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EXPERIENCE CONSCIOUS COSMETICS Visit the Conscious Cosmetics Studio! Sample delicious, clean, fresh, COMPLETELY toxin- & alcohol free, true skin foods… Your body care & makeup routine will never be the same! Set up an appointment and treat yourself to products that make you fall in love with the mirror again :) Contact & Info: Malene Rosenberg Hansen @ CONSCIOUS-COSMETICS.COM
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PUMPKIN CARVING! Phoenix presents the Great Pumpkin House Carving Contest. Do you and your children love carving pumpkins but have no where to show them off? Why not drop your pre-carved pumpkin at 505 Melmore Road (across from Catholic Church) on Halloween morning or pre -trick or treating. Remember to tag your pumpkin with your name and # because you might just win a $50 gift certificate from Phoenix on Bowen.
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Since 2006, Perform Art Studios has been offering dance classes to Bowen dancers in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Preschool Dance! Located in Artisan Square, classes are offered weekly for children ages 3-18yrs. Train with professional industry dance faculty. Performance opportunities offered twice a year!
On Friday Oct 27th, the dynamic husband/wife duo behind S&S Productions, bring their House Party Series to Tunstall Bay Clubhouse for Vol 2 - the Haunted Edition. An evening to let loose and dance in your spook-tacular costumes to the best house music DJ’s this side of the globe! Advance tickets at Phoenix Books for $25.
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HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS!
Don’t miss the annual fireworks display courtesy of the Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department and Bowen Island Municipality. Join everyone on the causeway for hot chocolate - it’ll be a blast! Tuesday, October 31, 2017 7:30 pm On the causeway.