CALENDAR

Thursday, April 27

ChessMates+ at the Library

Calling all chess lovers! Drop in for casual chess at the Library – all experience levels welcome (though it helps if you know the basics) We also have lots of other games available: Catan, Scrabble, Monopoly, Jenga, Mah Jong, cards, blocks, and more! Runs from 6 to 7:30 pm

Friday, April 28

SKY Walks

For residents 55+. Walks are held at various trails weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays On April 28, meet at Killarney Lake Picnic Area Aim for 10:30 am, all walks start promptly at 10:45 am Walks are more fun with friends!

Saturday, April 29

Earth Month Talk at the Library

2 pm. Dr. Charles McNeill will talk about recent initiatives and trends to transform global and local food systems to solve the dual climate and biodiversity crises. Presented by Bowen Island Food Resilience Society and the Library.

Saturday, April 29

Scottish music at Tir-na-nOg

Scottish Folk Band Dàimh will be performing at Tirna-nOg at 8 pm and leading a Gaelic singing workshop at 3:30 pm Tickets at Cates Pharmacy - $35 concert, $25 workshop, $50 for both Must RSVP for workshop Email ntzharmonium@mac.com or call 778-926-4286

Saturday, April 29

Bingo at the Legion

Come by for Bottle Bingo with hosts Alex McNeill & Marc Gawthorp Members and guests welcome, tickets $15 available Thursday or at the door Saturday night

Sunday, April 30

Bowen Children’s Fair

Rescheduled from earlier this year Parents and caregivers of kids aged 0-5 welcome at the BICS gym from 10:30 am to

12:30 pm Featuring children’s musician Katie Brock, and games, music, snacks, crafts, a drumming circle, and more

Sunday, April 30

French Connections Conversation Club

Drop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French speakers on Bowen Island! The focus will be on beginner and intermediate speakers, but all levels welcome 1 to 2:30 pm

To May 1

One Solar Year exhibit at the Hearth Gallery

Last days to come see the work of local artists, Emily van Lidth de Jeude and Markus Roemer, and to share your memories of 2022 on the community mural.

Wednesday, May 3

SKY Walk and Social Lunch

Meet at Bowfest field picnic shelters for walk that starts at 10:45 am sharp, and we’ll be back in time for SKY social lunch at Noon (diner pay) at the Pub.

Thursday, May 4

TaKeTiNa Full MOon Journey

Newbies most welcome. No experience necessary; each journey is different Please bring a spare warm layer, as you may like to lie down at the end; it’s a good idea to bring a blanket Please arrive by 6:50 pm, starts at 7. $10 to $20 suggested but free or bartering is fine as well. Come regardless!

Tuesday, May 9

Community Quilt Project

At the Hearth Gallery. Free, no sewing experience required – mentors & sewing machine provided. Two sessions: 2-4 pm or 7-9 pm Register at hello@thehearthartsonbowen.ca or 604-947-2454. More info on Page 4.

Thursday, May 11

Swimwear Pop Up!

Left on Friday Swimwear Pop Up! @ Sweat the Technique Studio 7 to 9 pm

Saturday, May 13

Diet and Sleep Workshop

The Relationship Between Diet & Sleep Workshop, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Register for the workshop (& May 11 Swimwear Pop Up) at www.sweatthetechniquestudio.com

Invites you to our Annual Meeting

The Bowen Island Community Foundation’s 2023 Annual Meeting

Are you concerned about: housing, seniors, diversity, youth activities, the environment, and gathering places at Bowen? Please join us to learn how your support is making a difference

We are excited to award $90,000 in community grants, introduce the Foundation’s new Board members, and announce some new initiatives.

We hope to raise a glass with you in celebration of community!

Friday, May 5th - 6:30pm Cates Hill Chapel 661 Carter Road, Bowen Island

Please rsvp by Monday, May 1st info@bowenfoundation.com • www.bowenfoundation.com

Saturday, May 13

Garden Club Plant Sale

It’s time once again for our fabulous Plant Sale Start your seedlings, divide overgrown plants and share any surpluses you may have Specialty plants are always welcome Your donations will find a happy home in someone ’ s garden. At the Legion from 10 am to Noon.

TUESDAYS

2nd and 4th Tuesdays 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 the Library

10:30 to 11 am. A free drop-in program of stories and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Runs to June 14

Bowen Bridge

We meet from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Bowen Court on Wednesdays

Fee is $6 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

SKY Writing Workshops on Zoom with Diana Jewel

Attend as many as you wish but space is limited so RSVP to SKYonBowen@outlook.com Every Thursday from 1 to 2 pm, until June 8.

Thursday Art Group

The Thursday Art Group (TAG) meets every Thursday at Collins Hall from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm to create, paint, sketch and enjoy meeting like minded souls If you think this group might be for you, pop by and see what we are all about Spring Book Club

At Sweat the Technique Studio until May 4. Come discuss the book ‘Breath’ by James Nestor. 7:15 to 8:15 pm. Register at sweatthetechniquestudio.com you may have!