COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday, February 2

Black History Month Film Night at Bowen Library

Join us for a screening “Summer of Soul” directed by Questlove Drop in, no registration required Film starts promptly at 6 pm, and runs 118 minutes Rated PG

Friday, February 3

Legion Dinner

Meal will be prepared by former Blue Eyed Mary’s chef Kindy and friends. Doors at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30. Meat Bingo is also being held Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 pm.

Saturday, February 4

Judi Gedye Open House

3 to 4 pm at Collins Hall. Come by to chat with Coun. Judith Gedye and others, and enjoy some baked goods too

Thursday, February 9

Game Night! At the Bowen Library

5 to 7:30 pm Drop in for all ages, family-friendly games, including cards & board games Bring your own games too

Saturday, February 11

Near Death Experience

A conversation with Paul Fast At Collins Hall at 3 pm

Saturday, February 11

Overnight Sensation comedy show with Deborah Kimmett

Tir-na-nOg Theatre at 3 pm (evening show sold out) If you need a good laugh then join Deborah Kimmett from CBC Debaters and Second City for her new show Overnight Sensation Kimmett riffs on bicycle cops, how to get along with your neighbours (especially the ones who try to tell you how to parallel park) and how not to deal with your hecklers, even if she’s your Mom. Don’t miss one of Canada’s funniest comics, get your tickets at www.kimmett.ca/event

Monday, February 13

Rotary Speaker Series

Lieven Callewaert on A Healthy Life Means a Healthy

Community and Planet: The Resilience Institute Everyone is welcome to join us at Artisan Square at 7:30 pm

Thursday, February 16

Bowfest Meeting

Come help plan this year ’ s festival. 7 pm at BICS. See Page 5

February 17, 18, 24, 25

The Winter’s Tale

Bard on the Rock presentation. At Cates Hill Chapel, doors at 7 pm and performance begins at 7:15 Tickets $25 by cash or cheque at Cates Pharmacy Look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, February 22

Getting to Know Dementia Workshop

1 to 3 pm at the Bowen Library. Register for this free workshop where you’ll learn basic information about dementia and support services available Enhance your knowledge about dementia and learn about the different types of resources that are available at any stage of the disease Pre-registration is required; to register, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033. This is a Bowen Library Supported program, presented by the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia

TUESDAYS

Community Lunches at the Legion

2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of every month from 11:30 am to 1 pm Adult only, drop-in event $10 for a full lunch

Yoga at Collins Hall

Tuesdays from 1 to 2 pm. All levels of experience welcome... Chair to Standing. $15 drop in. Email jackie.minns@gmail.com or call 604-220-9092

WEDNESDAYS

Storytime at Bowen Library

Bowen Bridge

After a three year absence, duplicate bridge has returned to Bowen! New members are welcome. We meet from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Bowen Court on Wednesdays, starting February 1. Fee is $5 per person per session. Your place at the table must be arranged - by email - no later than 6 pm on the Monday before. To make your booking or to seek more information, please email bowcates@yahoo ca We look forward to seeing you

THURSDAYS

Breath & Workspace @ Sweat The Technique Studio

Join this beginner movement class created to rebalance and prep the body for more active mobility. 6 pm

SATURDAYS

Men’s Mobility Circuit Class @ 9 am, Mobility Skills Class (All Levels) @ 10:15 am - Sweat The Technique Studio. Pre-register for both Thursday and Saturday classes weekly at sweatthetechniquestudio com

Tunstall Bay Ocean Plunge

Saturdays at 11:45 am Free community activity. Register at sweatthetechniquestudio.com

STAMP SEARCH!

Don’t forget that Save the Children Canada would like to receive your Christmas stamps The stamps will be sold to a dealer and the money raised will be used to help children in many countries

10:30 to 11 am

A free drop-in program of stories and songs for 2 to 4 year-olds and their caregivers! Runs every Wednesday to March 8

Bowen Islanders have been saving and donating cancelled postage stamps for many years and the woman at Save the Children who takes care of this program always admiringly comments on the generosity of Bowen residents. The stamps should be taken to the post office and given to a staff member there. They will then be sent on to Save the Children.

Thank you for your contributions.

- Susan Tennant