COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Friday, February 10

Dinner at the Legion

The Legion will be serving Chinese food from Horseshoe Bay. Doors at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30.

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. Don’t miss one of Canada’s funniest comics, get your tickets at www kimmett ca/event

Sunday, February 12

Book Donation Day at the Library

Friends of the Library accepting donations of clean, good condition used books and DVDs 10:30 am to bins full

Monday, February 13

Rotary Speaker Series

Lieven Callewaert on A Healthy Life Means a Healthy Community and Planet: The Resilience Institute Lieven focuses on the collaborative capacity and strategy that enables leaders and organizations to realize what cannot be done in isolation. Artisan Square at 7:30 pm.

Monday, February 13

Shari Ulrich’s ‘Trust Me’ Series

James Keelaghan performs at Tir-na-nOg 7:30 pm Find all the details including ticket information on Page 16

Thursday, February 16

Bowfest Meeting

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

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!

Saturday, February 18

Fix-It Fair at BICS

Come bring your broken things to the talented Fix-It Fairies Clothes, electronics, and more From Noon to 3 pm

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. 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 Alzheimer Society of BC

TUESDAYS

February 21 & 28

Paint Starry Night

Join the fun of creating Vincent Van Gogh’ classic masterpiece Starry Night! No experience necessary! 1:30 to 3:30 pm For details marieneys.com or marie@marieneys.com

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

Tuesdaysfrom1to2pm.AgingwithGrace.Easyyogaformobility, flexibility, strength, balance and stress reduction for Body and Mind $15 e-transfer or cash Drop in welcome Email jackie minns@gmail com or call 604-220-9092

Wednesdays

Storytime at Bowen Library

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 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

February 23 & March 2

Into to Acrylic Painting

Learn how to paint in a stress free, fun environment. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. No experience necessary. Small class size. Contact Marie@marieneys.com or MarieNeys.com

Thursday Art Group

We meet every Thursday at Collins Hall (9:30 to 11:30am) to paint, sketch, draw, etc If you want to connect with other like minded creatives...join the fun! $30 per month - which covers Hall rental and other club costs We also hold workshops and will have an Art Sale in May. Contact Marie@ marieneys.com or shannonrondeau@shaw.ca

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