THURSDAY JAN 04, 2018 VOL. 44, NO. 01
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2017
A re-cap of Bowen Island news last year
Resolutions
Strategy on making sure 2017 is healthier than a month at the gym
A story of warmth
In the depths of winter, a photographic reminder of family and tropical escape
Islanders take a dip to celebrate 2018
Left: Bathing suit-clad islanders packed Bowen Bay Beach at high tide, and ran into the water at 2pm sharp. Right: Milo appears unimpressed at the idea of swimming in January.
Left: Fathers (Michael and Cody) and sons (Mason and Ryland) warm up, post-dip. Rose shows of the certificate that proves her bravery. Meribeth Deen, photos
When every day is a good day to get in the ocean MERIBETH DEEN EDITOR
Top: Franny, Jade, Rose and Ema huddle together, proud of their accomplishment. Bottom: If only there had been a best towel competition... Deb Stringfellow, photos
For most Polar Bear Dip participants, the group dive into the Pacific is a simple dare to be taken once a year, and not repeated again until summer. For Islander Ellen Hayakawa, ocean swimming is simply a matter of spiritual sustenance that is best done as frequently as possible. “It’s a long story about how I got into this, but it has nothing to do with a resolution or goal or anything like that,” she explains. “I love the ocean, I love the water, and if there is something that doesn’t feel good, when I come out of the water, everything is right in the world.” Hayakawa says there is science that
backs up the good feelings she gets upon exiting the water, and proven health benefits too - but she’s not much interested in delving into the research. “It’s sort of like a meditation practice for me. Whether it’s summer or winter, the water is cold, and going in is a bit about observing your own mind,” she says. “If you know it’s cold, from an intellectual perspective, you can get over it. But again, its’ not like I am trying to meet some kind of goal. I get ready and dressed so it is easy for me to get in after my walk. And when I get there, I allow the ocean to invite me in. I don’t stay in for very long, not for a set amount of time, but when I get out I feel warmer than before.” And when she feels a cold coming on? “I am even more eager to get in the
water when I think I might be getting sick!” Says Hayakawa. “When I was a kid, growing up in Toronto, my mother used to ask me if I was dressed warmly enough every time I left the house. So like many people, I have this ingrained fear of the cold. But this is about diminishing fear, and what I’m doing when I get in the water is sifting through my own childhood stuff, my limiting beliefs. So, while I will admit that when I started this journey I looked up how long it took for hypothermia to set in, I would not recommend that kind of research.” She adds that there is an overwhelming stillness for her, like an embrace, when she gets in the water. “But it’s not for everyone,” she says. “Everyone has their own thing.”
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January 08, 2018 7:15pm Regular Council Meeting
January 09, 2018 7:15pm Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
January 12, 2018 9:30am Economic Development Committee Meeting All meetings are held in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
Sidewalks: snow and ice removal Property owners with a public street front are responsible for clearing ice and snow from the sidewalk in front of their property. This is required by municipal bylaw. For more information, please contact Bylaw Services at 604 3285499 or 604-947-4255 or email bim@bimbc.ca.
BC Ferries Bowen Queen returns Between January 3 and February 4, 2018, the Queen of Capilano will be undergoing routine maintenance and will be replaced with the smaller Bowen Queen. Vehicles driving onto the ferry can expect increased delays and regular overloads. To lessen the impact on commuters, several additional services will be made available during this time, such as assured loading for four or more passengers and cheaper parking in Horseshoe Bay. For more information, please go to:
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Ferry schedule change The seasonal BC Ferries schedule has changed as of January 2, 2018. Please make sure to check the schedule when planning for travel.
Boats on Sandy & Tunstall beaches All self-propelled water craft, such as kayaks & canoes, must be stored in the storage racks and labelled with the owner’s name and telephone number. Unseaworthy boats and those not actively being used will be removed.
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2017’s Bowen Island news in brief
were left unused in Horesehoe Bay for extended periods of time.
As reported on January 6 BC Ferries cancelled sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove for the first time in 25 years due to winds of between 45 and 50 knots at Pam Rocks (as recorded by ferry captains). Islanders were stuck in the city, and visitors to Bowen stuck here. Meanwhile, the power went out over much of the island. BC Hydro did not start sending people over to Bowen to fix the lines until January 2, however, 12 hydro crews ended up coming over that day.
As reported on April 7 Bowen Islander Michelle Livaja announced her candidacy for the NDP in the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding.
As reported on January 13 Former Crippen Park Caretaker Michael Chapman opened up Seaside Cottage #1 opened as a warming shelter. Chapman’s contract as caretaker ended on December 31, and Metro Vancouver asked him to move out on that date. However, Chapman said that without stated plans for the cottage, legally, his tenancy at the cottage would continue on a month to month basis. Chapman told the Undercurrent that between January 1 and January 10, he welcomed 26 visitors in need of a warm space to the cottage.
As reported on May 19 BC Ferries restores sailings between Snug Cove and Horseshoe Bay on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The sailings were cut in the spring of 2014.
As reported on January 27 An estimated 214 Bowen Islanders assembled outside the library to participate in the global Women’s March, in the wake of the inauguration of Donald Trump to the office of US President. Islanders voiced their reasons for marching. These included: for future generations, marching against the rise of fascism, for serenity and not anger, and for respect. As reported on February 10 Bowen Islanders continued to suffer through winter storms. The challenging weather delayed construction of the Bowen Island Pub, while local arborists kept busy dealing trees blown over by high winds. As reported on March 10 The Ali family, sponsored collectively by Bowen Islanders through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, landed in Canada to start a new life. The Syrian family was greeted by a brother who came to Vancouver four years ago through the same program. Bowen Islander came together in the preceding weeks to address the practicalities of the family’s new life, including finding furnishing the family’s new apartment and ensuring everyone had appropriate winter clothing. As reported on March 17 Car2Go cancels service in Horseshoe Bay. Island commuters expressed their frustration and council discussed ways to potentially advocate on behalf of them. The company simply stated their reason for the decision, which was that vehicles
Bowen Island was awarded close to $4million in funds from the Federal and Provincial governments towards the construction of a water treatment plant.
As reported on May 12 MLA Jordan Sturdy holds on to his position as the MLA for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding with 9,649 votes cast in his favour. Support for the Liberals in the riding dropped, with Green Party candidate Dana Taylor finding increased support.
As reported on June 16 TransLink awarded Bowen Island $160,000 towards the creation of a multi-use path connecting Tunstall Bay to Snug Cove. In the short term, plans for the funding focused on building a path around the corner of Grafton Road that intersects with Charlie’s Lane. As reported on June 23 16 year-old Emily Epp from Kelowan swam all the way around Bowen in preparation for her goal of becoming the youngest swimmer to cross the English Channel, which she achieved in July. Zoom Zoom Bowen achieved the designation of being “carbon neutral.” Not reported in the Undercurrent! On July 10, Council passed the bylaws making the construction of detached secondary suites with a maximum floor area of 65 square metres permissible on lots that are a minimum of 0.36 hectares. As reported on July 7 An unfinished house overlooking Eaglecliff drive burned to the ground in roughly 45 minutes. Forestry crews were called in to prevent the spread of the fire into the neighbouring forest. As reported on July 14 Bowen Islanders learned that BC Timber Sales (BCTS) hoped to make use of their Crown Lands on Bowen Island, and expressed their outrage towards any kind of logging activity at council. Council decided to request that BCTS extend their public comment period into the fall and change their scheduled July 30 open house date, BCTS promptly denied this request. As reported on July 21 Islanders mobilized against the BC Timber Sales bid to log on Bowen, and the Municipality lost an appeal by Zongshen
Places of Worship Welcome You BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH Shelagh Mackinnon Rev.Rev. Shelagh MacKinnon
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As reported on July 28 Mayor Murray Skeels calls a last minute decision by BC Timber Sales to cancel its open house scheduled for July 30 and drop Bowen Island from the Forest Stewardship Proposal “incredibly good news.” As reported on August 11 People on Bowen Island and Howe Sound suffered from poor air quality caused by wildfires burning throughout the province. As reported on August 18 The Twins took were crowned Fast Pitch Champions of 2017 after scoring a dramatic three runs in the seventh inning in the final game against their rivals, the Diggers. As reported on September 8 Tourism Bowen reports that more than 12,000 visitors stopped by the Visitor information Centre this summer, up from roughly 7,000 in 2016. As reported on September 22 Bowen Island mourns the loss of Peggy Proudlock, a woman with a long history on Bowen Island known for working extremely hard and being generous to a fault. As reported on October 13 The Rondy Dike and Oydis Nickle of the Union Steamship Company presented their plan to create floating micro-homes to provide housing for their staff. As reported on November 10 Following a sudden and intense cold-spell, a group of concerned Bowen Islanders launched a campaign to set up an emergency weather-shelter so that people with inadequate housing have somewhere to go when harsh weather hits. The Municipality allowed for a temporary shelter to be set up in the upstairs of the library, but three days later, the shelter shut down due to the fact there were no useable and appropriate buildings available. As reported on November 30 Metro Vancouver decides to keep six of the existing cottages in Davies Orchard and demolish the rest, with $2.1 million earmarked for the project. Long-time cottage advocate Judi Gedye express her skeptisim about Metro’s intentions. As reported on December 7 BC Ferries offers details on plans for a $250 million upgrade to the Horseshoe Bay Terminal, students and parents express their opinion on the cancellation of the Outside 45 Program at BICS, and Santa visits Bowen twice in one weekend. For photos, see the on-line version of this story at www. bowenislandundercurrent.com
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A year in review
When the party’s over, the welcoming of a New Year is about moving ahead with a sense of intention - if not a goal. I don’t do resolutions, but I do love the idea of starting anew with my best foot forward. Knowing what it means to put that best foot forward requires some contemplation of the past year’s successes, failures, joys and low-points. When the review is complete, a survey to highlight the things that stand-out as being important and recurring is the next step. As editor, I figured a re-cap of the 2017 local news would serve a similar purpose. For me, the annual highlights include the January 1 storm (which brought dramatic re-tellings of the day’s events, the generosity of islanders helping out visitors stuck here to find accommodation, and reminiscence of even more an even more brutal storm, 25 or so years ago), a determined 16 year-old swimming around our island, and a determined community that successfully squashed plans for industrial logging on the island (at least for the time being). Sore points include the need to recognize and step-up to help the islanders who lack safe and secure housing, as well a sense of dread that accompanies a summer that is just a little to hot, dry and smoky. It seems council takes stock several times per year in its strategic planning sessions - but why not take the time to add your perspective? No doubt, this little paper did not manage to cover every important happening this year, but I hope our coverage and the end-of-year review is helpful to you. Please let us know what we missed, and what you think the priorities for this ever-growing, ever-changing and sometimes stagnant island community should be in 2018. The editor editor@bowenislandundercurrent.ca
2017: A good year for CAWES Christmas 2.0 Dear Editor and Undercurrent readers, As 2018 arrives, CAWES looks back at 2017 with gratitude and would like to wish a heartfelt thanks to our wonderful supporters. The year included highlights such as: •
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our best year to date in terms of donations and fund-raising, including sales at the Christmas Craft Fair, municipal grants, personal and corporate donations, BIRD refundables, multiple auctions, two concerts, 50:50 draw and much more an on-island educational event (plus another one organized for late January 2018 on humane pest control skunks, rats, raccoons, bats etc.) compilation of results of a full island animal survey in conjunction with IPS an informational campaign about the dangers to household pets and wildlife of rat poison assistance to reunite many lost pets with owners support for veterinary procedures for the companion animals of those in financial distress donations of food and supplies for animal companions assistance with wounded or distressed wildlife Christmas hampers, in conjunction with Missy Foundation, for 18 dogs and 20 cats (our largest number to date) the creation of an enclosed heated shelter for feral cats
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on-going support for 8 feral or abandoned cats that are not adoptable • continued assistance to re-home surrendered or abandoned cats, dogs and other pets • the continuation of the trap/spay/neuter/release program for Bowen’s feral cats • continued assistance to the SPCA on matters of suspected animal cruelty • continued assistance to the municipality when Bylaw officers are unavailable to deal with animal issues and provision of information on Bowen wildlife and domestic animal statistics • continued close collaboration with the Missy Foundation, Dogwood Rescue, Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA), Pacific Animal Foundation (PAC) and several other rescue or welfare agencies We encourage anyone to contact CAWES with animal welfare issues and assure complete confidence when requested (please see our website for more details). We are excited about several new initiatives planned for 2018. And finally the board of CAWES would like to wish you and your animal companions A Very Happy 2018 and the continued harmony between people, pets and wildlife on our beautiful island! The Board of CAWES
Dear Editor and fellow Bowen Islanders, How did I ever get this far in life and miss the deeper dimensions of Christmas? Apparently, that is what happened! To be sure, over the years I’ve been enriched by this unique season – as a child, longing for Christmas Eve to come quickly, hoping I would get the gift I had asked for. The gentle snow that would inevitably fall (even now as I write) would give this season a dreamy, peaceful feeling. Fast-forward to doing Christmas with my wife and our four children, enjoying with them the exquisite decorations, delicious baking and gingerbread house creation. I felt the love! In 2007, my wife and I, now empty-nesters, settled into our new digs here on Bowen. Piers Hayes gave us a warm welcome and invited me to join the Squires. I was filled with hope as Lynn lead us in songs of peace in preparation for our Christmas Concert. As time marched on, I joined the Community Choir along with my neighbor, Bruce, and Ellen directed
us all in songs of Christmas joy. I’d meet with Travis and his friends to share the love across the neighbourhood as we sang carols. But wait, there’s more! Life is a journey, and my relationship with Christmas is no different. There’s an entire tradition I nearly missed, but am eternally grateful I discovered. All the shades, all the nuances of Christmas were already there - the hope, the peace, the joy and the love. But they were like iterations of the real thing, waiting for full expression once placed into the master template. They could then become the drivers to instruct my life orientation and action plan, even reviewed at the onset of each year. And so I embrace Emmanu-el, “God-with-us”, the true source of Christmas. Chuck Venhuizen
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Making the Fitness Resolution Stick ROB WYNEN COLUMNIST
We’re through it now, the season of excess and relaxation. The season seems to be stretching out year after year, but with the dark dreary days on Bowen in full effect who can be blamed for wanting a good, long month of festive cheer? The lights, chocolates, brandy and all the other treats not found on the food pyramid (there are a few, but these foods are found on NONE) are all meant to brighten our spirits. Unfortunately, when the days start getting longer and we are done ringing in the new year, we are forced to face up to our slightly bigger waist lines and that feeling of “darn, I should have split that two for one burger deal at the pub.” The post-holiday season can also bring about some guilt and all those irritating Facebook posts from friends and family dolling out New Year’s resolutions, none of them tend to be too fun or as inviting as the lure of the holiday excesses. Don’t despair though, those irritating posts usually disappear mid-February when most are back to their old routine. Having worked in the fitness industry for upwards of 25 years I have seen it all, those who successfully incorporate fitness into their lives and those who ride the up and down roller coaster. Here are my top 5 suggestions to get off the roller coaster and joining those who successfully implement New Year’s resolutions. First off, don’t post your successes on Facebook as it will usually irritate most around you, the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside and your success will be as welcome as giving your neighbour’s kid a pet roosters for Christmas. •
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Keep the changes small, make small adjustments to your current routine. Add a walk around Killarney lake once a week, leave the car in the garage and walk into the cove on Fridays, making small changes will make it easier to incorporate the change into your already busy schedule. Replace sedentary activities with active ones. Actively commuting is a great example, it will save you money, get you outside and it replaces sedentary time with active time. Many people are surprised by how little extra time
it takes to cycle vs drive to work. A 20 minute drive to work replaced by a 30 minute bike to work adds 30 minutes of exercise to your day, double if you do it both ways and it only took an extra 20 minutes. You may want to look into an electric bike if you live out by the golf course. • Solicit the support of your family and friends. Let them know how important your goal is and how you are worried you will fall out of the routine, most do. Ask your support network to give you a gentle reminder when you begin to stray from your path. • If you are thinking of starting a regular exercise routine, set your session dates and stick to them like glue. We don’t think daily about going to work or not, we know we need to be there and routinize it, I recommend doing this with your exercise routine as well. An added bonus is that when you are not booked to work out you don’t have to think about it, remove the guilt. Get some advice from the experts. There are lots of knowledgeable fitness experts working on Bowen. Take advantage of this, seek out some expert advice, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Many know what works and what doesn’t and can help you with some exercise options and ensure your resolution is realistic and will lead to success. Changing our behavior is tough, take some time to plan for your change, keep the changes manageable, consistent and small and set up your support network. All the best in 2018. Rob Wynen is a Health and Lifestyle consultant with a passion for policy issues relating to population and environmental health.
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Horseshoe Bay-Bowen Island January 2 – February 4, 2018
From January 2 – February 4, 2018, the Queen of Capilano is undergoing a planned maintenance refit that will include a major elevator upgrade, inspection and upgrade of safety equipment, engine overhauls and full repainting. During this time, the Bowen Queen, which has a smaller vehicle capacity, will be providing service on the Horseshoe Bay-Bowen Island route. To help minimize overloads, BC Ferries will be providing reduced parking rates at Horseshoe Bay terminal and assured loading for HOV. Assured Loading Vehicles with four (4) or more persons will be for High Occupancy provided assured loading on the 4:35pm, 5:45pm Vehicles and 6:50pm sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island each weekday.* *Maximum 10 vehicles per sailing. Vehicles must arrive at Horseshoe Bay no later than 20 minutes prior to departure time.
Horseshoe Bay Parking Discounts
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The story of the Plumeria-stuffed sneakers Mom deserved this time away and would return recharged and refueled to continue their life together. It was Mom’s time. For me the luxury of those weeks away was defined by our self-designated, spa-like approach. We ate almost exclusively at home (healthy and more affordable) enjoying what my Mom affectionately referred to as “chick fixes”: mountains of Maui grown salads, legumes prepared every which way, fish and an embarrassing amount of papaya, avocado and pineapple. As a Mom and busy self-employed fitness professional, it was a treat for me to expend a portion of my holiday time and energy embracing my own fitness every day: swim and or run and or yoga/stretching on the beach. Every day. My daily go-to was an early morning run. Rising before the sun crested the West Maui Mountains I ran north past the last few resorts, past Flemming Beach and within 10 minutes found myself blissfully in the midst of pineapple fields, jungle and crazy bird calls. On my return I lengthened my stride and dug into my endurance reserves fueled by the light on the Molokai Mountains, the scent of the jasmine and anticipation
The Plumeria-stuffed sneakers tell the story of family and warmth. Mary Letson, photo
MARY LETSON SUBMISSION
The image of my Plumeria stuffed sneakers is close to my heart as it tells a story of the many years during the deepest, darkest month of our coastal January three generations of the Letson family relaxed and bonded far away in a little corner of Maui between the mountains and sea. It started in the early nineties when my Mother’s friend bubbled about a holiday spent with her daughter at Napili Bay on Maui’s West Shore. Inspired and curious, the next year my Mom treat-
ed my eldest sister to a holiday in the same location. It was love at first visit. For the next 20-plus years, Mom continued her four week tropical pilgrimage to Napili Bay, generously flying various combinations of daughters and grandchildren in relay fashion with overlaps of several nights so we could enjoy one another in the one bedroom apartment in paradise. It was the one time a year my Mom (really) splurged, a holiday exclusively designed for her girls and her grandchildren. Dad stayed home to hold down the fort for although they adored one another, Dad wisely knew
of the day before me. Spent and sweating, I would take a short cut down to Napili Beach, strip off my sneakers and socks, make do with my shorts and running top as a bathing suit and jump in the ocean. Bliss. Dripping, barefoot and salty, I strolled back to our place gathering the windfall Plumeria before the gardeners came to rake and “tidy”. In an effort to bring home more flowers, I began using my sneakers as makeshift flower baskets. Once home, we would arrange the Plumeria in various floating bouquets throughout the apartment, with extra blooms collected and kept in the fridge until we had enough to string together lei’s for our one special dinner out. So this image is so much more than tropical flowers oddly stuffed in a pair of old runners. It is a story about mothers, daughters and grandchildren building lifelong bonds, embracing wellness and large helpings of joy on the edge of a different sea under what felt like a different sun. Maybe one day I will follow in my Mother’s footsteps and splurge and enjoy an annual pilgrimage with my own extended family.
On the calendar Thursday January 4 Duplicate Bridge, 6:45 - 10pm at Bowen Court. For more information, please call Irene at 2955. Sunday, January 7 Community Meditation Circle 7:30 at the Seabreeze building, right above the Barber Shop Tuesday January 9 Bowen Island AA - 7:15 Collins Hall Thursday January 11 Moving meditation with Shasta Martinuk and Brian Hoover RSVP at www.rhythmkeepers.ca
The last bit of moonlight on the marina, January 1 , 2018. James Wilson, photo
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ANGLICANS INTERESTED IN WORSHIPPING ON BOWEN ISLAND I would like to find out whether a viable number of Anglicans would like to use a church facility on Bowen Island instead of commuting to other parishes on the lower mainland. I believe Bowen Island is part of the Diocese of New Westminster and as such might have the Bishop's interest in cost sharing with an existing church on Bowen Island. We need relevant numbers in order to proceed with such an idea. I would be prepared to collect number of individuals, families, including children to check this out. Please communicate with me the "old fashioned way" i.e. by mail to my address in Vancouver including your phone number. I will keep the information private and give you feedback by phone. My address is Dr. Brian Harris, #211 - 3540 West 41st street, Vancouver BC V6N 3E6. As the number of residents swell on island during the summer months, I would also request these numbers as well. Thank you for your interest.
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THE GYM You don’t need a New Year’s resolution to pump up your 2018. State of the art equipment, ample room, circuit training, lots of sweat and more than the occasional grunt - the Gym on Bowen what’s not to love. thegymonbowen.ca
BOWEN ISLAND GYMNASTICS is a small gymnastics club with a big heart. “BIGC” is a set up take down gym that relies on dedicated parents and coaches to get gymnastics equipment out and put away 3x per week. BIGC has preschool - World Gymnaestrada gymnastics programs and our nationally certified gymnastic coaches have taught thousands of kids/ youth/ adults gymnastics over the past 20 yrs in a fun, safe, encouraging “Active for Life” environment.
6 HYPE DRAMA Spring Sessions for Young Actors ages 9-12 commence on January 11th, every Thursday at 3pm, @FGF studio at Artisan Square 14 weeks @ $20.00 per class. Sign up today @ www.hypedrama.com
1 FIT FOR LIFE The whole team at Positively Fit wishes you an amazing 2018 bursting with all things healthy, fit and rewarding! Open 5am – 10pm daily, we offer memberships, personal training, boxing classes and scheduled strength training classes in a private, boutique style setting conveniently located in the cove at 1044 Senior Road. Swing by for a visit! Positivelyfit.ca
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PARKOUR! Build Parkour foundation skills in a safe environment – new from Bowen Island Gymnastics. Parkour is defined as a creative movement with obstacles including running, climbing, swinging, vaulting, jumping, and other movements deemed suitable for the situation. Fridays 6:15 pm 7:30 pm 9 - 13 yrs. Saturdays 10:45 11:45 am 7 - 9 yrs. bowengymnastics.com
VILLAGE SONGCIRCLE Come join the Village SongCircle Monday nights 7 – 9 at Collins Hall. Winter/spring session begins January 22nd. All singers aged 8-108 are welcome. New and shy singers are especially warmly invited! See www.rhythmkeepers.ca for more info.
7 TEEN YOGA in Artisan Square For anyone aged 13 to 19 – no need for flexibility or yoga experience. These classes will bring out your best by improving fitness, mood, stress and so much more! Pre-register for 10 classes starting Tues Jan 16 from 4:15 5:45pm at bridget.dunne@gmail.com
2 SING! Sing with the Bowen Community Choir. Learn about harmony, music theory and small ensemble work. Join us! spring session begins January 10th 7:15 Cates Hill Chapel Bowenislandcommunitychoir@gmail.com
5 MEN ON THE ROCK Making music should be fun, challenging and rewarding, a blend not easy to optimize. Thanks largely to director/composer/arranger Nicole Thomas Zyczynski, Men on the Rock are in danger of achieving that balance.. There is room for a few more men who are able to sing either Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis or Happy Birthday in tune. We start again on January 8th. and Nicole is at 778-926-4286 or ntzharmonium@mac.com.
10 NECTAR YOGA B&B
offers modern beach-style cottages, daily yoga, meditation, on-site massages, a traditional Finnish sauna and delicious vegetarian breakfasts to their guests. Situated in a forested setting, the geodesic yoga dome is a picture-perfect structure for connecting to your inner peace and healing. Nectar Yoga B&B is also open to the Bowen community for daily yoga classes and seasonal liquid cleanses. Visit www.nectaryogabnb.ca for more details.