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FROM THE ARCHIVES
What was happening on Bowen 10, 25 and 40 years ago?
IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
The food bank has been a Bowen staple for the past 22 years.
MINCE PIES ANYONE?
We have the Snug’s delectable recipe just in time for holiday potlucks.
Launched Second float home lands down at USSC Marina
BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
The Lady Rose has landed. A crane lowered the Union Steamship Company Marina’s second float home, intended to address Bowen’s housing shortage, into the water Friday morning. To be designated affordable housing, the building will be occupied, at least seasonally, by Doc Morgan’s and USSC employees. There is the potential for non-employees to live there in the off seasons. The duplex isn’t yet finished on the inside but will feature a living area, kitchenette and bathroom. Two fourplexes are also planned. The buildings, built on foam pontoons rather than concrete, are all named for old Union Steamships. The Lady Rose’s predecessor, which was lowered into the water back in June, is called Defiance because it’s not technically permitted, explained USSC’s owner, Rondy Dike. The rezoning for the marina is underway, having just passed first reading on November 13. The current land use zoning allows for three floating houses in the Marina. Dike is asking to be allowed six float houses with a total of sixteen units. Each unit will have aerobic threestage septic systems, called Go Greens. They will also be backed up to the Cove sewer system. The next home is expected to touch down in the spring. With files from Marcus Hondro
Santa Claus trades in his reindeer for a boat Saturday evening during Light Up Bowen. See p. 6 for more pictures. Photo: Bronwyn Beairsto
Shovel ready: community centre issued a building permit BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
Ducking out between rain showers, Mayor Gary Ander stands on the side of Trunk Road, just below the community school, wearing a wide grin. The chair of the Community Centre steering committee is clutching a laminated piece of yellow paper –a building permit – and armful of rolled up building plans. This is the closest the community centre has come to realization after
decades of failed attempts. “Having a building permit strengthens the application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure program by demonstrating that the project is ‘shovel ready,’” reads a press release from the municipality. The price tag of the new building is an anticipated $14.5 million, of which $750,000 has already been spent on getting the project this far in its design. “The grant application must also demonstrate community support, such as donations, pledges and
letters of support,” reads the press release. The infrastructure grant could cover up to 73 per cent of the cost of building the community centre and performing arts space, more than eight million dollars. The municipal portion of the project ($2.2 million) isn’t eligible for the grant, however, the rent the municipality pays for its current offices and programming space would go toward the new edifice. “With a building permit in hand, fulfilling the capital budget remains
the last requirement before building can begin,” reads the press release. With funding approval, the community centre could open as early as 2021. The project isn’t without controversy. As an election issue, community members commented on the number of capital projects Bowen has on the go, including a potential new fire hall on lot three and the new Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant by Grafton Lake. The multi-million dollar cost came up more than once.
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Committees seeking members Bowen Island Municipality is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Committees of Council: Economic Development Committee
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The Economic Development Committee engages actively in the business community and provides advice to Council regarding community economic growth on Bowen Island. Public Art Advisory Committee
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The Blanket Exercise: learning about colonialism in the classroom BRONWYN BEAIRSTO EDITOR
“Getting to the truth was hard, but getting to reconciliation will be harder. It requires that the paternalistic and racist foundations of the residential school system be rejected as the basis for an ongoing relationship. “Reconciliation requires that a new vision, based on a commitment to mutual respect, be developed. “It also requires an understanding that the most harmful impacts of residential schools have been the loss of pride and self-respect of Aboriginal people, and the lack of respect that non-Aboriginal people have been raised to have for their Aboriginal neighbours. Reconciliation is not an Aboriginal problem; it is a Canadian one.” - Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report, 2015 Explaining centuries of colonialism to an elementary school student isn’t a simple task. But some blankets and a script can help to explain Canada’s long-shrouded history. Kairos Canada, with input from Indigenous Elders and educators, created the Blanket Exercise in 1996, in response to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples report. Facilitators read from a script and over an hour and a half, they guide participants through the 500 years of history in Canada - pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. It has since been updated to include information from the comprehensive Truth and Reconciliation Commission report of 2015, which examined the history and impact of residential schools in Canada and marked a
suggested path forward (94 calls to action.)
Island Pacific School’s grade six class explained to the Undercurrent how the Blanket Exercise works and their reactions, having just done it the day before. “You put together all the blankets and it represents Turtle Island,” said Neve. “Whatever blanket you’re on, it’s like your culture’s land and you represent different First Nations and that land is your land and you love it very much and then you’re pushed off of it,” said Nikki. “You get kicked off onto reserves.” “And the people come and fold up your blanket to take away your land to show how the Europeans did it,” explained Max. Adding that everyone was given cards to represent their role in the exercise. “If you have a yellow card you go to residential school.” “Canada denied the right to participate fully in Canadian political, economic, and social life to those Aboriginal people who refused to abandon their Aboriginal identity. “Canada outlawed Aboriginal spiritual practices, jailed Aboriginal spiritual leaders, and confiscated sacred objects. “And, Canada separated children from their parents, sending them to residential schools. This was done not to educate them, but primarily to break their link to their culture and identity.” - TRC “If you got a yellow card with an x on it, it means you got to go back home, but then all the people who are still on the blanket of the residential school turn their backs
on you to show how the ones who were allowed to return were isolated after being able to head home,” said Hannah. “It was really sad to see. We started with 72 students and only three remained at the end,” said Lucy. “It was crazy. Some people died from hunger, smallpox, or they just got shot by the Europeans, or they didn’t survive residential schools, and it was really just sad to see.” The federal government has estimated that at least 150,000 First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students passed through the [residential school] system. - TRC “Canada is more evil than I thought,” said Josh. “When [our teacher] was in school, they didn’t really talk about it,” said Jenny. “It was so crazy to see that and to see what happened,” said Oliver. “And if you drive around, there actually are First Nations reserves, and at the edge of my neighbourhood there’s a reserve.” “I knew Canada had done some bad things, I didn’t know it was that bad. That they pushed people into this small amount of space,” said Sam. “And the amount of people who died because of Europeans, we’re definitely not the best nation in the world.” “I’d never even thought about what had happened,” said Caelen. “These people were here first, they were thriving on their land and the Europeans came and they started taking over. They broke their treaties. “I find it amazing that after all
that, First Nations still respected peace treaties, after all the ones that Europeans had broken.” “We were watching a movie and people were saying ‘just get over it,’” said Oliver. “But they won’t just get over it. “It’s really hard to live with someone who took all of your land and killed your friends and family and made you suffer and took away all your traditions and forced you to live in a tiny chunk of land. “If I was First Nations, I would not just let go.” “We could give them more land,” said Sam. “I don’t really think we can throw money and land at them and they’ll just go ‘oh, fine.’” Because what Europeans did was one of the biggest genocides in history,” said Lucas. “The establishment and operation of residential schools were a central element of this policy [of assimilation], which can best be described as ‘cultural genocide.’” – TRC “To make it right we’re going to need to take charge of things. Donate to charities, help in places, all that kind of stuff,” said Charlotte. “Some people are taking all their everyday rights for granted and they don’t realize what Indigenous people are going through.” “This exercise is just scratching the surface of what First Nations have gone through and how much they are still going through because there are still survivors from the residential schools,” said Nikki, who also mentioned the need to work with Indigenous peoples.
“Being a little bit First Nations, it’s sad because some of my ancestors could’ve gone through residential schools or something like that,” commented Nikki. “I think what we should do is, first, raise awareness about this,” said Neve. “We should talk to people about this.” “We can fix this. There’s enough of us at this school. If enough of us become politicians and something close to that. We could potentially change our bit of the world,” said Kalan. The Blanket Exercise ends with a talking circle, a debrief to see how people are feeling and what they’ve learned. “It’s amazing how profound their reactions to it are, how in touch with the entire experience they were,” said their teacher, who has done the exercise four times before, with similar results. “Building awareness through a tangible, physical experience has a much greater and longer lasting impact than writing on a white board and just telling the history.” These students did the grades four-to-eight version of the exercise. Other iterations exist for adults. “To the Commission, reconciliation is about establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in this country. In order for that to happen, there has to be awareness of the past, acknowledgement of the harm that has been indicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour. We are not there yet.” - TRC
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Well done, holiday organizers A tip of Santa’s hat to all the Bowen businesses who participate in the community Light Up for Christmas program and a special nod to Family Place for their novel Christmas tree program on the Union Steamship Company Marina lawn in Snug Cove. On behalf of the community, a big thank you to Caroline Parker and her fellow Family Place members for this program which nicely sets the atmosphere for the season, for everyone disembarking from the ferry during the dark nights of December and everyone else throughout the holiday season. Thanks as well to all the companies who donate their services to help make it happen, namely: Home Farm Gardens who construct the tree stands and install them with trees, then in early January assist with the take-down and store the stands for another year; Bowen Freight for the delivery; Union Steamship Company Marina for the use of their property and the supply of power; Bowen Waste Service for the removal and disposal; the Village Baker for the supply of delicious cookies for the adult and children tree decorators and the Snug for the supply of
warm-your-heart hot chocolate. And let us not forget the 20 organizations who sponsored the trees who did a magnificent and imaginative job of decorating. Rather than me listing the participants I encourage everyone to take the time to walk around the display to gain a better appreciation for the thought and effort that went into transforming each tree into a piece of art. The tree donations enable Family Place to generate a nominal profit that helps fund their programs while at the same time the Christmas tree program gives this non-profit group a chance to enhance their profile in the community. As this is the first time the Bowen Island Golf Club has participated we were not aware of the happy holiday spirit that prevailed during the group decorating session. You can be sure we will be there for years to come. What a great team effort in the true spirit of Christmas, all thanks to Family Place. Indeed, we are blessed to live in such a wonderful community. Bruce Russell Bowen Island Golf Club
Take advantage of Bowen’s superpower Though we’ve included some cheerful material in this edition of the Undercurrent, it’s been a difficult week for many. The community, especially the youth who have already faced tragedy this year, are mourning another of their own who died suddenly last week. Bowen, especially BICS community and Knick Nack Nook, is also mourning a mother, Jane Parker, who died from cancer last week. For those struggling with loss, new or old, the holidays can be painful. But, the worst thing about small towns (everyone being in your business) can also be the best. If you’re having a hard time financially, physically or mentally, please reach out. There are people and organizations designed to help you. Bowen’s resources include the Caring Circle, Community Foundation, spiritual leaders and many, many neighbours. Bronwyn Beairsto, Editor
Maids Irene Wanless and Pernille Nielsen with Martin Clarke, Susanna Braund, Tina Nielsen and Graham Ritchie – the cast of “A Christmas Carol.” The presentation of the classic Christmas bah humbug story is on Sunday December 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Collins Hall. Tickets for the Snug Cove House fundraiser are $20 at Phoenix. - Graham Ritchie All Advertising and news copy content are copyright of the Undercurrent Newspaper. All editorial content submitted to the Undercurrent becomes the property of the publication. The Undercurrent is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, art work and photographs.
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“I’ve got a picture of the moment I decided to marry her,” says Simon. “It’s a horrible picture, slightly out of focus and she’s standing out on the balcony with a view of a concrete wall behind her. But that’s the moment I decided.” They were married January 5, 1980 – the first Saturday of the ‘80s. Jane completed a diploma in visual communication at the Alberta College of Art and Design, intending to become a fashion illustrator (Erté was one of her idols), but falling into jewellery design. “Jane was the architect but not the builder,” says Simon. Rather than working at the bench, Jane would draw detailed designs and then work with the customer and the jeweller to realize her vision. And her vision didn’t go unnoticed - Jane won a prestigious Diamonds International award for her design of a fish head pin in 1990. The couple spent a couple of decades moving around central and western Canada, with a lot of back and forth between Vancouver and Toronto. Jane preferred the winters in Vancouver, she could handle the rain, but she didn’t like the snow. In 2002, Jane was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She was given a fifty-fifty chance of being alive in five years. Around the same time, the couple read a story in the Vancouver Sun about Bowen’s pizza restaurant Tuscany. Enticed by the gastronomy, it was the island that captured Jane and Simon.
youngest volunteers at the reuse it shop. As a friendly face on the playground, many have written on Facebook about Jane’s wide smile and warm acceptance. Jane’s final bout with cancer was swift. Discovered because of a pap smear less than a month ago, the outlook was terminal, and Jane chose not to endure “heroic measures.” She died November 30. “She was a kind, considerate, fun person, who was a wonderful person to be around,” says Simon. “I’m kind of broken,” he says. “I’d need two clones to do what Jane has done.” But the community support for Simon and Sarah has been tremendous, in the form of food, calls, emails and general support “I can’t praise the community of Bowen island enough,” says Simon, noting that he has nearly 400 unread emails (and apologizes for not getting to them.) “If this is to happen anywhere, I’m glad it’s Bowen. “In times of tragedy, Bowen comes together like no other place in the world. It makes living here a privilege.” In lieu of flowers a scholarship fund in Jane’s name, to recognize her contributions to the jewellery industry, has been set up at gofundme.com/scholarship-for-canadian-jewellery-design-students. A celebration of life will happen on January 5, 2019, on what would have been Jane and Simon’s 39th wedding anniversary.
A woman of pearls and gummy bears: Jane Parker
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Jane Parker once wore one of her jewellery designs at the New York Jewellery Show at the Javits Centre – one of the preeminent jewellery shows in the world. The plastic pearl and gummy bear necklace earned much admiration, including the interest of the folks at the Mikimoto pearl booth. Always looking for fun, the jewellery designer of thirty years’ portfolio ranged from million dollar pieces to kids’ costume accessories. “She never took herself too seriously,” says her husband, Simon Parker. But she was a serious designer, working for names such as European Jewellers, Maison Birks and Brinkhaus Jewellers. At one point in the late ’90s, around half the jewellery pieces on the Home Shopping Network were Jane’s designs says Simon. Jane died of cancer last week. She was 59. Born in Hanna, Alberta in 1959, from the age of six, Jane knew she wanted to be an artist. At the time in Alberta, you needed 100 credits to graduate high school, she graduated with 70 in art. Her high school had an incredible art program, which set her up for her later success. In October 1977, Jane was living in Calgary when she applied for a job as a cashier at a new Eddie Baur outlet. Simon had been brought in from Toronto to help get the store up and running.
“The babe picture” as Jane called it, taken while Jane and Simon were living in Montreal. Photo: submitted
“It was hate at first sight,” says Simon. It took a while, but the two warmed to one another and went out for their first date, February 24, 1979, Jane’s 20th birthday. While they were dating Simon won a trip to San Francisco in a record store contest “I was kind of pissed because I would’ve preferred the 500 albums [the second place prize,]” says Simon. But he won the trip and brought along Jane. The trip turned out to be significant.
Jane’s drawing of the fish head pin that won her a Diamonds International award in 1990. Photo: submitted
They started looking for homes, thinking that a house on the water would be the last one Jane would live in, eventually finding one in Eaglecliff. “We walked in the door and fell in love the view,” says Simon. As Jane beat the odds, the family would spend the next decade and a half in the home together, with their daughter Sarah coming along ten years ago. For three decades, up through to this year, Jane had her own business, see jane draw, a take on the old Dick and Jane children’s books. But it became secondary to her primary job. “Jane was fulltime mom and parttime jewellery designer,” says Simon. As a volunteer at the Knick Knack Nook, Jane enlisted her daughter to join the crew, Sarah becoming the
LIGHT UP
Merry thanks to all our Volunteers and Sponsors who helped make this event so memorable; Volunteers: Tim Hausch and Martin Scott Stevenson Brent Molinski Bonnie & Brinley Wright Livia Jones Toni Leverett Deb Ross Anne Smitten Terri Dewar Gary Ander Sue Fairburn Maureen Sawasy Lucas Boyer All the Parent-helpers at the Youth Craft Fair
Sponsors: Snug Cove General Store Ruddy Potato Tuscany Pizza Cocoa West Shura Good Cake Snug Café Fresh St Market Safeway at Caulfield CSA Board Members: Quinn Buchanan Sarah Cormier Hope Dallas Frazer Elliott Sarah Winny
Thanks, from the CSA Christmas Craft Fair Committee: Katie Cooke, Janina Elliott, Sarah Haxby, Courtney Morris, Pernille Nielsen, Jennifer Pardee, Sheana Stevenson, Joan Vygner, Helen Wallwork
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is very grateful for the financial support we received from our sponsors and for the donations in product & services from our local merchants. We also want to thank all those VOLUNTEER ELVES who helped to keep this an annual event! A big thumbs up for those who kept us safe: Bowen Island Fire Department, Bowen Island RCMP and our volunteer flaggers: Anne Smitton, Jewal Maxwell & Jody Lorenz. Thank you Brian & Leanne Biddlecomb for bringing Santa safely to the USSC Marina with Comorant Marines’ water taxi. Cheers to Tammy Brockmeyer for being so creative with the LANTERN WORKSHOP this year and to all those who helped her. BIG SHOUT OUT to our VOLUNTEER ELVES, who helped us distribute posters, put up lights, decorate Doc Morgans, plug in extension cords, sew costumes & organize all those last minute details; you are so appreciated ~ Jen Ritchie, Liz Nankin, Hayley Bradley, Micaele & her girls, Sasha Buchanan, Susan Fiairbur , Josie Huskisson, Judi Gedy, Joan Beals, Linda Carvajal, Susan Nelson, Michelle Harrison, Maureen Sawasy, Jody Lorenz, Murray Atherton and Anton van Walraven. The only problem is that you ALL did such a GREAT job we will be asking you to help again next year! THANK YOU to all those folk who helped us on the night of LIGHT UP at Doc Morgans and a big HOORAY to our mascots, you all did such a wonderful job entertaining the children. Thank you: Drake Nickle, Malia van Strien, Evan & Jacob Simms, Stewart & Issac Procketer, Suzan Ross, Lise Cote, Mags Klassen, the entire Atkinson Clan! And our King &. Queen ~ Asa Liles and Cynthia Van Hoof. Thank you MEN ON THE ROCK CHOIR for all your singing. Thank you Bowen Island Recreation for providing Santas’ Cookie Workshop and to the Bowen Island Family Place for creating the Festival of Trees and to all those folk that sponsored a tree! Thank you to all the staff at Doc Morgans who put up with all my “crazy”! (If I forgot anybody in this letter please stab me with a candy cane …) Last, but not least, BIG thank you to Jewal Maxwell, always dedicated to this event! I wouldn’t do it if she didn’t insist. Of course I need to thank my dear husband, Paul. Every year he says “leave me out of it” but then he dives right in & helps me all along the way. Of course I would like to thank Santa (you know who you are) & all those from Cates Hill Chapel who put on a very special Live Nativity program. It was so very beautiful and brought the spirit of Christmas to us all!
~ thank you & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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LIGHTUPBOWENBEAT The first weekend of December was a festive affair on Bowen. Friday, some cheerful citizens decorated trees on the USSC lawn. Saturday evening, hundreds of people filed through the cove admiring the many light displays and warming up with drinks and snacks at the businesses along the strip.
Light Up Bowen Saturday evening saw people dressed up in Christmas lights, or as nutcrackers, elves, gingerbread men, snowmen and more. Photo: Bronwyn Beairsto
Livea Stevenson decorates a tree Friday afternoon. Photo: Caroline Parker
The golf course Festival of Trees tree decoration crew: Bruce Russell, Peter Clarke, Alan Morse, Alison Morse and Kathy Clarke. Photo: Bruce Russell
The snow king and queen were new additions to this year’s cast of Light Up Bowen characters. They had regal interactions with their subjects. Photo: Bronwyn Beairsto
Above: a sheep and some angels participate in the live nativity scene above Out of the Blue. Below: one of the angels has a serious discussion with Santa at Doc Morgan’s. Photo: Bronwyn Beairsto
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CRAFTFAIRBEAT
Alexis, Kylie and Erin wore Christmas sweaters to match their wares.
Aurora and Eden were selling felted ornaments and cookies.
Branching into head wear, this pair was looking to compete with the adults downstairs in the gym.
The Youth Craft Fair
While the massive CSA Craft Fair was happening down in the BICS gym Saturday, the youth crafters were competing with their own creations. The Youth Crafters did very well this year and it was great to see the amount of effort, creativity and professionalism that these youth put into their displays and wares. They all went through the short youth entrepreneurial basics information and training sessions put on by community volunteer Jennifer Pardee (a former BICS principal) and myself (the Youth Craft Fair Committee -part of the CSA Craft Fair committee) and the youth all completed their workbooks that included a check-list from designing their tables through to entrepreneurial etiquette.
Youth got creative – even selling lego necklaces.
The kids were all smiles as they boasted some great deals.
Photos and write up: Sarah Haxby
Beatrice had all kinds of olfactory delights.
Samuel had a table full of soapy goodness.
The BICS gym was jam-packed with crafters, booths and many, many customers Sunday for the Community School Association’s 33rd annual craft fair.
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PRAYERS IN THE DARK a Contemplative Candlelight Service Tuesday, December 18, at 8 p.m. at Cates Hill Chapel
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Thursday December 6 Duplicate Bridge Bowen Court 6:45 - 10 pm Info call Irene 604947-2955
Friday December 7
Wine tasting with Andrew Moon, chief viticulturist, Tinhorn Creek Bowen Beer and Wine Cellar 3-7 pm More holiday entertaining ideas at this free wine tasting. Jazz Night at the Pub Bowen Island Pub 7-10 pm Featuring Steve Fisk, Steve Smith, Buff Allen, and John Stiver. No cover and a dinner special too. Dinner at the Legion Bowen Island Legion Doors 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:30 Members and guests welcome Storytime Library 10:30 a.m. Free drop-in program for 2-4-year-olds
Saturday December 8 A quiet service to acknowledge the hard things in our lives and offer them up in prayer with every candle we light. Interspersed with quiet music and short readings.
Happy Holidays from The Bowen Island Lodge
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BAA Winter Market and Craft Fair Bowen Island Community School 10- 1 p.m. Crafters, artisans, sauces, jams, preserves, food, fruit leather, kale, squash, winter veggies baked goods and more. Kid’s shopping day at the Nook Knick Knack Nook 12 - 2 pm. A secret shopping day for kids while their parents mix and mingle outside! Volunteers will help the wee shoppers and items will kid priced. Kids only! age 3 -12 BI Community Choir Winter Concert Cates Hill Chapel Two performances 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. A perennial holiday favourite directed by Ellen Macintosh with accompanist Sheilagh Sparks.
Sunday December 9
Outdoor Meditation Circle Meet at the picnic tables at the entrance to Crippen Park 11 a.m. Open to everyone. Dress warmly, tea will be served. No cost. lisa.shatsky@gmail. com Free Poker League Bowen Island Pub 7 -10 pm The Art of Giving Arts Pacific Gallery at Artisan Square 11 - 4 pm Enjoy festive treats and seasonal music while you browse for the perfect gift. Plus enter win a draw for a gift of your choosing ($150 value).
Bowen Island Community Christmas Lunch Bowen Island Legion Doors open at 11:30-lunch at noon “Cranberry & Orange Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Salad, and Caramel Bread Pudding for desert $10 per person Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling Caring Circle 604947-9100 Art & Design Open House Island Pacific School 6:15 - 8:15 pm A celebration of curated works from IPS Arts & Design classes. A casual kid friendly evening with opportunities to meet parents and teachers.
A Christmas Journey At the top of Cates HiIl off Rivendell Drive 2:30 to 5:30 pm The Rivendell Retreat Community invites you to their Open House. Refreshments provided.
Evening of Tastings Ruddy Potato 5:30 7:30 pm Join the Ruddy for a glass of cheer and a sampling of their festive fare.
“Should We Colonize Other Planets ?” Bowen Library 2 p.m. Local author and philosophy professor Adam Morton talks on his book, “Should We Colonize Other Planets?”
Monday December 10
Seniors Keeping Young 1070 Miller Road Exercise at 9 am, coffee at 9:45, visit from students at BICS at 10, Yoga at 11:15. Annual membership $20 or drop in $3.
Wed. December 12
12 Step Codependency Group Elliott Hall, 1070 Miller Road 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday December 13
It’s a Wrap - evening shopping party! Gallery at Cove Commons 6- 8 p.m. Put a little island art treasure under the tree.
Friday December 14
Dinner at the Legion Bowen Island Legion Doors 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:30 Members and guests welcome
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Storytime Library 10:30 a.m. Free drop-in program for 2-4-year-olds
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Saturday December 15
Art Workshop 1070 Miller Road(Seniors Court) 9 - noon. Informal painting-drawing group meets every Tuesday. All stages and ages welcome. Drop-in $7
Live Music & Chanting The Well in Artisan Square Join the “Vibrations of Love” & sing your hearts open. No experience required. Everyone welcome. By donation.
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Candy Cane Blitz BICS Gym 7 30 p.m. Make a new Communty Center happen - dance the night away with Black Molly. Tix available at Comunity Rec or Gallery at Cove Commons. $30 each
Saturday December 15
Knacker’s Yard Bowen Island Pub 9 p.m Tickets $10 at door
Tumbling with Santa BICS Gym 10 - 2 pm Crafts, cookie decorating, writing letters with elves and tumbling with Santa brought to you by Bowen Island Gymnastics. $10 per child at door. Supervised by certified coaches. Children under 5 must have parent/ guardian present.
Sunday December 16
Outdoor Meditation Circle Meet at the picnic tables at the entrance to Crippen Park 11 a.m. Open to everyone. Dress warmly, tea will be served. No cost. lisa.shatsky@gmail. com
West Coast Symphony BICS 2 p.m Winter concert by donation for all to enjoy. Sponsored by the Bowen Island Community school.
A Christmas Carol Collins Hall 7:30 p.m. It wouldn’t be Christmas on Bowen without this performance. Enjoy the 20th annual bah humbugging classic in support of Snug Cove House. Tix $20 at the Phoenix Babette’s Annual Pottery Sale 234 David Road 11-4 p.m. Every year at this time Babette welcomes Bowen to her studio.
Monday December 17
Seniors Keeping Young 1070 Miller Road Exercise at 9 am, coffee at 9:45, visit from students at BICS at 10, Yoga at 11:15. Annual membership $20 or drop in $3.
Tuesday December 18
Art Workshop 1070 Miller Road(Seniors
Court) 9 - noon. Informal painting-drawing group meets every Tuesday. All stages and ages welcome. Drop-in $7
Wed. December 19
12 Step Codependency Group Elliott Hall, 1070 Miller Road 6:30 - 7:30 pm Martin Clarke reads “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and Bob Doucet entertains with seasonal songs B.I. Museum 7-9 p.m. Part of the Fashionably Bowen: Island Bears exhibit
Friday December 21
Spirit of Solstice Gallery at Cove Commons 7:30 p.m. Bowen comes together to celebrate the return to light and hope on the longest night of year. Sponsored by the Hearth - Arts on Bowen. Tickets $20 available at the Gallery and online at www.biac.ca
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BAA Winter Market and Craft Fair Bowen Island Community School Sat. Dec. 8th, 10-1pm, BICS gym
Some elves wait at the bottom of the ramp for Santa to arrive during Light Up Bowen Saturday evening. Photo: Bronwyn Beairsto
Crafters, sauces, jams, preserves, food, fruit leather, kale, squash, Winter vegetables, baked goods, seeds, artisans and more! All ages welcome
“A Christmas Journey” The Rivendell Retreat Community invites you to our Open House “A Christmas Journey” Sunday December 9, 2018 from 2:30 to 5:30 pm We will pause at 4:30 pm around our traditional candlelit tree. Refreshments will be provided At the top of Cates Hill off Rivendell Drive.
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Angela Jane Parker
February 24, 1959-November 30, 2018
ROB WYNEN
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After a very short and particularly brutal second round with cancer Angela Jane Parker died November 30, 2018. A loving daughter (Doris Spradley and Paul Makahonyk), brother (Reg Spratley), aunt (Robert, Douglas, David, Frances, Georgina, Thassa, Whitlam, Atticus, and Otis), wife (Simon Parker), and mother (Sarah Parker), Jane will be sorely missed. Born in Hanna, Alberta, Jane attended the Alberta College of Art graduating in 1983 from the Visual Communications programme. Initially working as a freelance fashion illustrator, she fell jewellery design in 1985 at European Jewellery in Toronto. She subsequently worked for Henry Birks and Sons, Brinkhaus Jewellers, Royal de Versailles, and Brinkhaus Jewellers again. Known for her stylish and wearable designs and her beautiful illustrations, she won numerous awards for her designs including Intergold, Spectrum, Diamonds Today, and in 1990, Diamonds International for her fish head pin. From the mid 1990s on she developed a flourishing freelance jewellery design business, see jane draw, working on everything from children’s costume jewellery to mass-market lines sold on the shopping channel and luxurious handmade custom pieces. Relocating to Bowen Island provided an oasis of calm during her 2002/2003 diagnosis and treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Her November 6, 2018, diagnosis of uterine cancer was a surprise, as was the speed at which the disease progressed. Surrounded by those she loved, and with her daughter Sarah by her side, Jane died peacefully at 0042 on November 30, 2018. (Hitchhiker’s fans take note.) A celebration of life will follow on January 5, 2019, which would have been her 39th wedding anniversary. (Details TBA.) In memory of Jane a scholarship for Canadian jewellery design students will be established. (https://www.gofundme.com/scholarship-for-canadian-jewellery-design-students) In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the scholarship fund.
It was a proud day for me as a father last week as I spotted my son on the bench press at the gym, for the first time he was able to bench press with the 45 lb plates. I sort of remembered doing the same at his age of 17 years. It is, for most adolescent boys and young adults, a major milestone. Finally they can put on those big plates like the adults. I followed my son and squeezed out 10 reps, but wow, was that difficult. I sure felt it the next day, not the same feeling I had when I was in my 30s. Unlike my son, my strength is slowly changing but not in the direction it had been moving since my teens. Pushing that weight is getting tougher. It can be a tough transition for many men reaching midlife. Being strong is such a big part of being a “man,” starting to see ones strength go down is difficult, many desperately want to hold onto what we had in our younger years. Often it leads to poor lifting techniques, or worse, injury. We all realize that our bodies change as we age and that an 80 year old is not going to be able to move as much weight as a 25 year old. We know that as we age our muscle mass decreases by about 10 per cent per decade after 40. This change in muscle also happens to our organ tissues, this is partly why our maximum heartrate decreases by about one beat for every year we get older. Ignoring this reality will not change the process, we are better off accepting it and setting up realistic training routines to challenge our bodies but not push beyond them. As a kinesiologist, there are many strategies I use with my “older” clientele to give them a good workout, a workout that is challenging but does not lead to an injury their body can’t repair. A renewed focus on style, with slower repetitions and fewer sets works well for many.
Rob Wynen spots his son during a workout. Photo: Rob Wynen This often involves lightning up on the weight thereby taking stress off our joints, maximizing it in the muscles. Moving away from single muscle movements to more compound exercises, those using multiple muscle groups at once, is another fantastic way to get more bang for the buck without needing to move extreme weights or spending over an hour in the gym exercising every single muscle on its own. I also try to avoid plyometric exercises with my older clients, exercises that have high impact and explosive components. Switching from running to cycling is a great example of getting a good cardio workout without excessive impact on the joints. While I may still be able to use those 45 lb plates and even do more repetitions than my son, I know my days are numbered and it won’t be long before he will be showing the old man who is the strongest. I’m coming to terms with my changing body and have changed my focus from muscle mass to health and will hopefully grow old with grace and not fight the changes we will all be experiencing. Now if I can just figure out what to do with all that missing forehead hair.
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From the archives: a visit from the ghosts of Decembers past
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December 2008
Fire chief Brian Biddlecombe, deputy fire chief Bob Clark, RCMP non-commissioned officer Cpl. Donald Southern and the Honourable Judge Judith Gedye gathered, all in full uniform, as the mayor and council were sworn in to begin the fourth term of the Bowen Island Municipal Council. The 2008 council consisted of Peter Frinton, Cro Lucas, Allison Morse, Nerys Poole, David Wrinch, Doug Hooper and Mayor Bob Turner. On December 21, Graham Ritchie, Martin Clarke, Tina Nielsen and Angela McCulloch returned for their 10th annual reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with all proceeds going to Abbeyfield. Over 50 people gathered at The Gallery for an Amnesty write-a-thon. It was a huge success with over 121 letters and 54 cards and postcards written by Amnesty International members. Amnesty International is a global movement of people fighting injustice and promoting human rights.
December 1978
Before Ron Woodall had pulled off a worlds fair (Expo ‘86), or graced the Bowen newsprint pages, artist and writer Pauline Thu provided regular social commentary cartoons to the Undercurrent. She was a regular Undercurrent contributor apparently between 1975 (when the paper began) and 1980.
December 1993
Arsenic levels in Queen Charlotte Heights were found to exceed safe standards. Cove parking violators were now to be ticketed and towed. Community centre study underway. The architectural firm of Nicholas Tamaki began work on the community centre feasibility study. The report, due March 1994, will summarize community needs that could be met by a community centre, identify a floor plan, recommend a master site development plan and estimate the capital, operational and maintenance costs, both with and without a swimming pool. At completion of the report a financial plan identifying funding options will be developed for consideration by the Bowen Island public. The architects have reviewed seven potential building sites in Snug Cove within walking distance of the school and seniors centre
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December 1978
The Bowen Island Rod and Gun Club’s Annual Christmas turkey draw was held on December 16 at 4 p.m. at the Legion. Prizes to be drawn were for three turkeys and one bottle of Christmas cheer. Ticket prices were $.50 each or three for $1. The proceeds were to help defray feed costs for the Wood Ducks. The three turkeys were won by Grace Taylor, Jim Clarke, Ellen Dorman and the bottle was won by John Knight. Grade ‘A’ Turkeys at the Snug Cove General Store were selling for $1.19 a pound. Waterfront property in “Hotel Bay” with 350 ft of beach was offered at $150,000.
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There is nothing more nourishing than sitting down and enjoying a good, wholesome meal with the folks you love. But what about those who are nervous about where their next meal will come from? Hunger haunts individuals and families unable to afford enough food to eat. In small communities like Bowen Island, we naturally think of our less fortunate neighbours, especially at this time of year when giving –and the need for help –runs high. Unfortunately, in B.C., food insecurity affects more than 10 per cent of households with children under the age of 18. Bowen Island is no exception. According to a Canada Institute for Health Research project, food insecurity is “the inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints.” Statistics Canada started measuring the problem in 2005 and found that in 2013-14, more than four million Canadians were living in food-insecure households. About 22 years ago, Wendy Reid, then minister of the United Church, saw a need emerging on Bowen Island. Reid, along with islander Angie McCullough, decided to take action. Under the wing of the Little Red Church, they created the Bowen Island Food Bank. Angie made certain that the door to the vestibule into the church would always be open to those in need of food. They could just help themselves. “Unfortunately,” Angie reflects, “over the years, the need has grown too.” Angie has had to cut back her time at the Food Bank but other volunteers have stepped forward. “We now have a beautiful Trojan of a woman named Sue Clarke taking the lead and it’s going really well. It’s filled most every day,” Angie says. Sue is the one who keeps the food bank’s shelves stocked. “People generally donate money, often leaving an envelope at the Phoenix – people have been very generous with their donations,” she says. In addition to canned goods, Sue puts fresh produce, eggs, cheese and cold cuts into the
fridge. Meat is placed in the freezer daily, along with bread from The Ruddy and soups from the Soup Fairy. Sue mentions that the need goes up in the cold weather when some folks don’t work as much. And that emergency food vouchers are also available and can be used at the General Store. Two other programs that help answer the need for nutritious affordable food on the island include, a bi-weekly lunch program and Christmas hampers. Lunch is offered at the Royal Canadian Legion on Scarborough Rd. every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. For only $5, volunteers serve up a choice of hearty soups, bread, coffee, tea and dessert. It’s not only a nutritious meal but a social time as well. December’s lunch program is a little different says Colleen O’Neil of Caring Circle who administers the program. There’s a special $10 Christmas lunch this year on December 11 and you need to call the Caring Circle to pre-register. The second Tuesday always falls near Christmas, so it is skipped and the regular schedule resumes in January. The lunch program is grant-funded and supported by many hands and organizations, including the Caring Circle, Seniors Keeping Young (SKY), The Little Red Church, The Legion, and Snug Cove House. The Bowen Island Christmas Hamper Fund is an annual drive started more than 40 years ago. Linda Pfeiff, one of the half-dozen women involved in the charity, says that Christmas Hampers serve about one percent of the Island’s population, including families, seniors and single people. According to Linda, the hampers are mostly distributed at Christmas time, however, they also step in to help at other times of year when needed. Monetary donations are being accepted at Artisan Office Services and tax receipts can be provided. Filled with all the fixings for a turkey dinner, plus toys and gift certificates, the Christmas Hampers are a holiday tradition worthy of support. As you can see, there are many ways to share your spirit of giving on Bowen Island. But, if this is a year when you or your loved ones find themselves in need, you now know where to look and who to call for support.
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As the northern-most point of Earth tips away from the sun, the ebb and flow of nature’s cycles are most dramatic in the contrast between the fading light of the sun and the long dark nights of winter. Over thousands of years, humans have worshiped the rebirth of the solar year with a celebration of light returning and new beginnings. This year, solstice, when the “sun stands still,” is on December 21 at 2:23 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. The full Cold Moon will also rise on that night. Most of us may not be building large stone structures that align with the sun at certain times of the day and year, nor dancing around huge bonfires dressed in horns and furs, sending offerings to the gods to ensure the daily return of the sun. Instead, here in our small island community, blessed by the beauty of nature and the warmth and generosity of friends and neighbours, we will celebrate with traditional and sacred music and a symbolic lighting of the Sun Candle. We invite you all to come together on this longest night for a Solstice celebration, on Friday, December 21, with a special gathering of local musicians, mulled wine and festive treats. This will be the seventh such celebration on Bowen and it will be the first held in the new Cove Commons space. The Spirit of Solstice event began as a collaboration between Shelagh MacKinnon, Doug Stepple and Susanna Braund, like the Green Man festival in the spring, and it combines music and spoken word with an element of ritual and time for meditation. Hearts will be warmed by music and storytelling from MaddRegaeles’ Muse (Rita Ciammaichella, Hari Mavridakis and Doug Stepple), Simon James, Lorraine Ashdown, Davina Haisell, Crossing Over led by Brian Hoover and HSB (Doug Hillhouse, Doug Stepple and Susanna Braund), with Martin Clarke as our able master of ceremonies. Lorraine picks up the torch from Shelagh MacKinnon, who presided at the previous Winter Solstice celebrations, in leading us in a meditative ritual moment when we have a chance to make a silent wish for things to come. This year, as we gather with friends and loved ones, we remember those who have passed and contemplate our deep connection to nature’s cycles and to the continuing wheel of life. This is a time to tune in to the magic and beauty of winter, a time of rest and renewal as we resist the urge to get caught up in the swirl of the holiday season – at least for this one remarkable day. The concert is at Cove Commons on the eve of winter solstice at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at www.biac.ca/solstice.php and at the Gallery @ Cove Commons. This event is sponsored by The Hearth – Arts on Bowen (Bowen Island Arts Council) and the performers. Proceeds will go to the Bowen Community Centre project. From out of the darkness and the cold, the light and hope return.
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MASSAGE THERAPY
Dr. Utah Zandy 604-947-9830
Naturopathic Physician
BOWEN ISLAND WELLNESS CENTRE 604-947-9755
Celebrating 29 years
SOMATIC CENTRE
(778) 952-3757 566 Artisan Square www.inhabitcentre.ca
Breathe Move Touch
Registered Acupuncturist, Homeopath, Doula
604-338-5001
Mary Coleman, MSW, RSW Compassion minded counselling
778-233-4425
CATHERINE SHAW Dr. Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncturist
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MARY MCDONAGH RMT, DCH Registered Massage Therapist
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SANDY LOGAN Registered Physiotherapist
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HEIDI MATHER
Julie Hughes, RPC
Registered Acupuncturist Registered Nutritionist
778-858-2669
Book online bowenislandwellnesscentre.ca
Counselling
Psychotherapist ~ Hypnotherapist Online & Artisan Square
Dr. Diane Greig PhD, RCC #701, CSCH 604-727-7794 • drdianegreig@gmail.com
Psychologist Dr. Carolyn Nesbitt PhD, R.Psych #1484
604-376-9801 www.CarolynNesbitt.com
Lifelabs Dr. Zandy’s Office Tues - 6:45 - 8:45 a.m. Thurs. - 6:45 - 8:45 a.m. For routine lab tests. Specialized tests & children may be referred to the mainland.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Ocean Wise Conservation Association from Vancouver, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for an Institutional Public Works tenure situated on Provincial Crown land located in Howe Sound on land covered by water being part of the bed of Georgia Strait, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown on the attached map, containing 0.04 hectares, more or less.
Share the spirit of giving with those in need in our community Make cheques payable to B.I. Christmas Hamper Fund mail to PO Box 19 Bowen Island OR drop off at Artisan Office Services TAX RECEIPTS WILL BE PROVIDED
Information: Linda Pfeiff (9625), Janice Skeels (9524), Pernille Nielsen (2210), or lan Thompson (329-8097)
If you or anyone you know needs assistance please call the numbers above Confidentiality Assured
Bowen Island Christmas Hamper Drive Printing Courtesy of Artisan Office Services
The lands file number for this application is 2412118. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp. 2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 5, 2019. Comments received after this date may not be considered. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at: www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/.
BOWEN HOME SERVICES love the life you live CNC ROUTER WORKSHOP en on Bow
What do you need made?
Craig 604-366-2229 • seatoskycnc@gmail.com
Window Blinds On Bowen 778-995-1902
DAY RATE SPECIAL $1300 Chipping and full tree removal. Making trees safe around your home is my specialty. 22 years experience. Fully insured. 604-741-2672 • chainetree@gmail.com
TREEFROG TREE SERVICES
LANCE’S RECYCLING
I’ll pick up your recycling and deliver to BIRC for $25/load Kindling $20/box at Building Centre CALL 947-2430
BOWEN ISLAND SPECIALISTS! QUALITY SERVICE GUARANTEED! Keep Calm and Call Econo
604.980.3333
991 West First Street, North Vancouver, BC www.economovingandstorage.com
Landscape Lighting Irrigation
Seascape Bruce Culver
Office: 604-947-9686
Cell: 604-329-3045
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ten MERRY THINGS we love on Bowen
BOWEN ISLAND FLOWER & GIFT SHOP
YOGA Be well and give the gift of yoga this season with 15% off all class passes (that’s under $12 per class). Use the promo code “BEWELL” upon checkout at www.thewellonbowen.com. Enjoy a wide variety of weekly Flow, Hatha, Restorative and Yin classes. Happy Holidays!
Fresh Flowers, Beautiful Plants, Tasteful Gifts. Deliveries on Island every day till Christmas Eve. Something for everyone at the “FLOWER SHOP” Located in the heart of Artisan Square. Drop in, call, 604-947-2278 or email bowenislandflowershop@shaw.ca
ECO FASHION
JOYFUL SONG
Movement Global Clothing in Artisan Square is a small as-local-as-you-get eco fashion company with a global vision. Part of every sale supports grass roots entrepreneurs in Kenyan villages through the Pamoja Foundation founded by Amrita Sondhi. Holiday shop in store or online at www.movementglobal.com or pick up a gift certificate.
Join the Bowen Island Community Choir on Saturday December 8th for one of the many Bowen Island seasonal musical offerings. The choir’s two winter concerts are at Cates Hill Chapel at 2:30 and 7 pm. Tickets are available at Cates Pharmacy, on the door, or though our website bowenislandcommunitychoir.ca/winterconcert-2018
CHRISTMAS WITH THE RUDDY POTATO! All the food for the feast, fresh beautiful produce, local chocolates and decadent treats, charcuterie, antipasta, gifts for a healthy home and body, premade dinners to ease busy schedules, and cozy lattes and deli lunches for hanging with the community. Full Christmas dinners from the Ruddy Kitchen arrive on the 23rd, and of course the ever popular Evening of Tastings 5:30 to 7:30 Dec. 11th. ruddypotato.com 604 947-0098
ALDERWOOD My true love gave to me..... Treats from Alderwood Specialty Food Shop so I didn’t have to cook... Gourmet entrées, organic thin crust pizzas, festive soups, dips and sauces to go. Ho- Ho- Ho pumpkin pies, party platters, traditional tourtiere. Vegan entrées, custom cut steaks & roasts made perfect for hosts. Edible gifts -spicy almonds, hippy cookies, medicinal mushrooms, herbals and more! alderwoodfarm.com 604-947-9434
CONNIE WRIGHT ORIGINALS Handmade knits & jewelry Natural fibre clothing, carvings and handicrafts. Located between Doc’s and Squirrel Open Thursday - Sunday 11-5 Open everyday December 13 - 24
SHIATSU WITH VICKY FREDERIKSEN
THE GYM More time at GYM and no time at the mall- shop the new GYM on Bowen gear - hoodies, tees, hats, and the all new BOWEN hat. Wrap them up with a GYM gift certificate and you’re good to go with the healthiest gift under the tree. thegymonbowen.ca
Shiatsu is type of acupressure massage that relieves headaches, stress and tension as well as triggers your system into doing what it’s supposed to do! Give the gift of relaxation to yourself or a loved one this season. Special 3 session pass (75min/session) for $160.00 or $60.00/75 min session until the end of January 2019. (778) 881-9012
TUMBLING WITH SANTA The annual Bowen Island Gymnastics event goes SATURDAY DEC 15TH at BICS GYM 10AM-12PM and features crafts, cookie decorating, writing letters with Elves, visits with Santa AND TUMBLING. $10 per person those under 5 must have a parent or guardian present. Children will be supervised on gymnastics equipment by certified coaches. www.bowengymnastics.com