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DANCE E Brian Kruse School ....... 3 S h l off Dance D Comox Valley Scottish Dancers .. 3 Karin Albert Salsa ............................ 3 Laurie Tinkler Dance ...................... 3 Pantuso Dance ................................. 3 Silhouette Theatre & Dance Shop .................................. 5 Steppin’ Out ...................................... 3 ValDance ............................................ 3 Valley Dance ..................................... 5 MUSIC/THEATRE All Keyed Up (Ross Music) ............ 5 Brock Lupton Music ........................ 6 Comox Valley Children’s Choir ............................ 5 Comox Valley Pipe Band .............. 5 Eve’s Music Studio .......................... 5 First Keys Piano................................. 6 Kate Mayert Singing................... 5 Larry Ayre Guitar ............................. 5 Long & McQuade ............................. 4 Melissa McGuire Flute Lesson ..... 6 Motif Music Studio ......................... 5 Mrs. Treble Clef’s .............................. 6 Music Lessons by Alan Jossul .................................... 6

Strathcona Symphony Music ...... 5 Theatreworks Th t k .................................... 5 Tree Frog Music ................................ 6 CHILD CARE Beaufort Children’s Centre ........... 7 Comox Kidz....................................... 7 Comox Valley Child Development................................ 6 Comox Valley Military French/Daily English............................................ 7 Comox Valley Military Preschool ...................... 7 Cozy Corner ...................................... 7 Crafty Kids ......................................... 6 Daily Discoveries.............................. 7 Discovery College ........................ 15 Island Early Childcare .................... 7 Le Petit ................................................. 7 Little Lambs ....................................... 6 Teddies & Toddlers .......................... 7

COURSES Comox Academic Tutoring .......... 9 Elder College .................................. 10 Glass Expressions.......................... 14 Helen Gamble .................................10

....................... 9 Huckleberry Fabrics Fabrics.......................

North N th Island I l d College....................

C ll 16 Sew Along with Wendy .............. 10 Sunrise Learning ........................... 10 Tracy Kobus Drawing .................... 9

CLUBS Air Cadets - 386 Squadron .........14 Army Cadet ......................................13 Chimo Gymnastics ........................11 Courtenay Fish & Game...............11 Courtenay Recreation Centre....14 Girl Guides of Canada ................. 10 Navy League .................................. 10 National Youth Services Association ..................................13 Red Dragon Taekwondo .............11 Scouts Canada ....................... 2 & 11

HEALTH AND FITNESS Active Comox Valley .....................10 Bikram Yoga ...................................... 8 Body, Heart & Soul Yoga............... 8 Body Worx .......................................... 9 Curves .................................................. 8 Divine Connection .......................... 9

Volunteer Comox Valley is dedicated to enhancing volunteerism through the delivery of community information resources, services and programs.

Lifestyle Equilibrium Lifes Managementt .................................... 8 M Fitness Excellence............................ 8 Guiding Positive Change .............. 9 Island Pilates..................................... 2 Knockout Martial Arts ..................10 Somatics ............................................. 9 Susan Sandland Yoga ..................... 8 Taoist Tai Chi ...................................... 7 Yoga with Vicky ............................... 8

SPORTS Codes Country Lanes ...................12 Comox Valley Aquatic Sharks ... 14 Comox Valley Curling Club.........13 Comox Valley Dragon Boats ......13 Comox Valley Dragon Flies.........13 Comox Valley Orcas ......................13 Comox Valley Kickers Rugby .... 14 Comox Valley Minor Hockey......13 Comox Valley Road Runners ......10 Comox Valley Skating ..................11 House of Kenpo..............................14 Island Spirit Sports ........................11 Seniors Curling ...............................10

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Dance FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

Laurie Tinkler School Of Dance www.laurietinkler.com

“Celebrating 29 Years of Dance in the Comox Valley”

FALL REGISTRATION 250-897-8885

or at the Studio Saturday, Aug 27 10am-1pm

COMOX VALLEY

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS Invit you to join us Monday Invite Evenings (except holidays) at Comox United Church from Sept 12, 7:30-9:30 pm NO PARTNER OR SPECIAL DRESS REQUIRED

Adult Jazz, Tap and Highland.

Ballroom-International Style- Starts October

For More Information Call

Mom & Tot Program for 2 year olds All other classes Ages 3 years - Adult.

Recreational Level to Advanced

http://cvscottishcountrydance.org

#17A - 2755 Moray Ave., Courtenay • 250-897-8885

Heather Flint 250-338-9060

BALLROOM DANCING

Swing & Social Dance Lessons

... the ultimate contact sport!

ValDance makes it fun, every step of the way!

Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Highland and Musical Theatre.

Boys Only Hip Hop. Exam Classes for Highland, Modern & Tap.

Come out and enjoy the wonderful music and social dancing of Scotland. Our friendly group will lift your spirits and dancing will exercise your heart.

Beginner to Advanced Levels Private Lessons Available

Ballroom, Latin & Swing Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults

Fun & Clear Instruction at Reasonable Rates

Begins September 12th at Native Sons Hall

FREE DROP-IN LESSON!

Dance ... Discover the Passion!

For first time dancers • Thursday September 8th at 7pm

NEW BALLROOM BLITZES! Drop in Workshops for Beginners every Friday at 7:00pm Followed by OPEN DANCE ‘til 10pm Begins September 9th

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ValDance.com

Steppin’Out

khdancin@shaw.ca

with Keith & Holly

250-871-2513

www.members.shaw.ca/steppin_out/

Val Halme alme 250-338-9279 or e-m e-mail: valdance@shaw.ca a

2010-11 Dance Program PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS OFFERING INSPIRING CLASSES!

Registration:

at BRIAN KRUSE SCHOOL OF DANCE 120B Headquarters Road, Courtenay

250-897-5769

For your convenience registration Via Email is available!

FMI: dance@briankruseschoolofdance.com www.briankruseschoolofdance.com

Ballet • Jazz Tap • Hip Hop Modern Musical Theatre Drama and Mini Musical Theatre for 4 years and up Adult Tap, Adult Musical Theatre and Adult Ballet Advanced Tap Technique

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Beginner Tap

Mini Musical Theatre

Jr. Hip Hop

Pre Kinder

3:30-4:00

3:15-3:45

3:30-4:15

2:30-3:00

Jr. Tap

Jr. Musical Theatre

Jr.Jazz

Kinder Dance

4:00-4:45

3:45-4:45

4:15-5:00

3:00-3:30

Jr Tap II

Jr. Comp Musical Theatre

Int Jazz

Ballet I

4:45-5:30

4:45-5:45

5:00-5:45

3:30-4:15

Jr Drama

Int. Musical Theatre

Int Hip Hop

Ballet II

5:30-6:15

5:45-6:45

5:45-6:30

4:15-5:15

Int Tap

Sr. Musical Theatre

Sr Jazz

Int. Ballet

6:15-7:00

6:45-7:45

6:30-7:30

5:15-6:15

Sr. Drama

Adult Musical Theatre

Modern/Lyrical

Sr. Ballet

7:00-7:45

7:45-8:45

7:30-8:30

6:15-8:15

Adult Tap

7:45-8:45 Beginner Adult Tap

8:45-9:15

Adult Ballet 8:15-9:00 (8 Week Class)

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Music FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

Register For Music Lessons Today.

Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Voice, Violin, Sax, Flute,Trumpet, and more.

Why Choose Long & McQuade?

Music lessons for all ages, stages and styles.

Professional instructors make learning fun.

Convenient lesson times for busy families.

No Registration Fees. Affordable Instrument Rentals.

1170 Cliffe Avenue 250.334.4885

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Dance/Theatre/Music FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

VALLEY DANCE CENTRE “We focus on Fun, Achievement and Success”

Supplies for: Ballet Jazz Tap Belly Dancing Ballroom Skating and Gymnastic Face Paints Canes Top Hats Great Gift Ideas Wigs Fairywings Tiaras

Artistic Director: Amanda Rodgers B.Ed. (Dance)

For ages 2 to 5 yrs

For ages 5 yrs

• Fundance Program

• Jazz • Ballet • Tap

REGISTRATION Mon, Tues, Aug 29, 30 • 11am-4pm Wed, Aug 31 • 3pm-7pm Thurs, Sept 1 • 11am-4pm Tues, Sept 6 • 11am-4pm Wed, Sept 7 • 3pm-7pm Thurs, Sept 8 • 11am-4pm Fri, Sept 9 • 10am-1pm Classes start Sept 12

For ages 6 to 18 yrs • • • • •

Jazz • Ballet (RAD) Exams • Modern HipHop/Street • Tap (CDTA) Exams Flexibility & Pilates • Modern Stage Irish • Lyrical • Irish hard shoe Song and Dance

Adult Programs Available 18+

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FOR INFORMATION CALL

4655-A Madrona Pl., Courtenay, BC V9N 9E7

250-334-1074

or email us at: office@valleydancecentre.ca

549 England Ave. Ph/Fax 250-334-9219 Downtown email: danceshop@shaw.ca Courtenay www.silhouette-dance.com

Music Lessons for All Ages

Centre for Performing Arts

“We’re Back!”

THEATRE ARTS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES & ALL LEVELS

Directions in Drama: 5-7, 8-12 Advanced Performance: 8-12, 13-17 Story Theatre: 12-16, Adult Puppet Theatre: 12-16 Improv., Theatre Sports: 10-13, 14-17 , Adult

Acoustic & Electric Guitar and Bass, Harmonica

Larry Ayre

www.larryayreguitarist.com

larryayre @telus.net 250.338.6478

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theatreworksonline.ca 250-792-2031

LEARN TO SING! with

Private singing lessons and musical theatre coaching breathing technique and vocal exercises

In our 7th Season Ages 12 and over with 2 years playing experience Every Monday 6.30pm Vanier School

Genres: Musical Theatre, Folk Songs, Lieder, Art Songs, Oratorio and Opera

Registration

EMAIL: razzledazzleproductions@gmail.com

Tel: 250.941.1391

Katy Mayert, BMus

Monday 12th Sept 6pm FMI visit www.strathconaorchestra.ca info@strathconaorchestra.ca or call Michele - 250 331 0158

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Music & Childcare FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

Music for Young Children®, Music Pups®, Music Together®, Piano Lessons & MORE! There’s something for everyone, including babies and adults too!

Check our website for registration & class times.

www.tcplayhouse.com 4915 Island Highway North Courtenay, BC V9N 5Y9 email jill@tcplayhouse.com

Jill Marston, B.A., B.Ed. MYCC Phone 250-890-0342 Cell 250-897-4600

BROCK LU LUPTON UPTON (B. Mus., B. Ed.) REGISTERED MUSIC TEACHER

250-339-3386

brocklupton@yahoo.ca

Voice Lessons

SPECIALIZING IN

Clarinet, Saxophone, Frenchh Horn

Individual instruction (½ hour or 1 hour lessons) in my home RCM (Toronto Conservatory) exam preparation available ALL AGES • ALL LEVELS • ALL MUSICAL STYLES

Classical training techniques Wide variety of music repetoire

Member North Island Registered Music Teachers’ Association BC Professional Music Specialist Teaching CertiÀcate (1997)

ALL AGES WELCOME

Call Jackie: (250)-703 4524 • email: happyj@live.ca

Piano Lessons Experience PURE

FUN With Your Child!

778.992.0305

firstkeys@gmail.com

For children 0-5 years... and the adults who love them!

Individual or Group Lessons Adapted Lessons for Special Needs

10 week FALL SESSIONS starting Sept 23 & 24 Demo Classes in Early September

www.treefrogmusic.ca • www.musictogether.ca

CRAFTY KIDS KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6 SERVICING ROBB ROAD SCHOOL ASPEN SCHOOL & CAPE LAZO SCHOOL Pick Up and Drop Off Available Lots of outdoor play, crafts and social time with friends.

250-339-4121 REGISTRATION ON NOW!

Daycare Spaces Available!

Call 250-339-1834 SINCE 1970

www.cvcdcs.com Lighthouse Early Learning Centre Group Care for 3 to 5 year olds – Monday to Friday 1000 Cumberland Road, Courtenay 250-338-8511

Tigger Too Preschool Programs for 3 to 5 year olds – Sept thru June 1800 Noel Avenue, Comox 250-339-6422

Tigger Too Early Learning Centre Group Care for 3 to 5 year olds – Monday to Friday 1800 Noel Avenue, Comox 250-339-2426

Cumberland Community Preschool Programs for 3 to 5 year olds – Sept thru June 2675 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland 250-336-8532

30 Months - School Age ECE Certified Staff Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm

There is JOY in the LORD! 250-339-1834 1105 Pritchard littlelambs@baychurch.net

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Childcare & Fitness FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

REGISTER NOW!

BEAUFORT CHILDREN’S CENTRE

Full & Part Time Spaces are Available in: Infant & Toddler Daycare (ages 4-36 months) Early Learning Program (ages 3-5)

Starting in September:

A Great Place to Play, Learn and Grow A unique program where children learn by interacting with their environment.

Spaces Available in Our Full Day Early Childhood Care and Learning Programs

Preschool (ages 3-5) • Before & After School Care

KINNIKINNIK CHILD CARE CENTRE For Information call

250-339-8032

1405 Little River Road, Lazo (across from CFB Comox)

SPACES AVAILABLE Wednesday & Friday Mornings - 9 AM to 1 PM

www.dailydiscoveries.ca

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For Children 30 months to 5 Years Old 2 to 5 days/week

9am-1pm

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Phone: 250-897-1233

2300 Ryan Road in Courtenay

Email: nickids@shawbiz.ca

on the North Island College Campus

19 Wing Family Centre 1473 Snowberry Avenue, Lazo

Register now for the new

Infant & Toddler

Spaces currently available.

EMAIL: comoxkidz@shaw.ca 311 PRITCHARD RD., COMOX PHONE 250-339-4772 CELL: 250-702-0532 w w w.cmk.20m.com

Cozy Corner Nursery School at the Lewis Centre For 3 - 5 years Monday, Wednesday & Friday OR Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 am or 1:00 - 3:30 pm

Monthly Fees $110 - 2 days/week $150 - 3 days/week $20 - annual family registration fee Register Now for Fall sessions!

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SERVING THE COMOX VALLEY FOR 8 YEARS.

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Fanny Bay OAP Hall Wed. Sept. 7, 10:30am-noon Comox United Church Fri. Sept. 16, 9:00am-10:30am Comox Rec Centre Thurs. Sept. 22, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Taoist Tai Chi Societyâ&#x201E;˘ of Canada

taoist.org/parksville ¡ 250-890-3671

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Health & Fitness FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

IYENGAR TRADITION

FALL CLASSES Begin September 6th

Fall Session starts September 19 Beginner and intermediate Levels

Celebrating 10 years of fun fitness adventures in the Comox Valley For more details go to: www.elmhealth.com

Free Introductory Classes offered Saturday, September 17 @ 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

Yoga

FREE CLASS PLUS $5 OFF REGISTRATION

Yoga Retreat on Hornby Island October 21-23

WITH

Susan Sandland

AUGUST 31ST AT 7PM

2440B Rosewall Cresc., Courtenay www.yogaonrosewall.com

250-338-7973

Join us for our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY on October 1ST with our ELM Urban Attack Event!

CERTIFIED INSTRUC TOR Gentle Postures • Somatics Breathing • Meditation Bodyrolling Retreat at Nuchatlitz Sept. 23-27

TWO LOCATIONS Merville Monday, Oct. 3 5:30 - 7:00 pm Courtenay Thursday, Sept. 29 5:30 - 7:00 pm

smsandland@yahoo.ca (250) 337-5375 www.tsolumspirityoga.com

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FALL CLASSES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (NON MEMBERS WELCOME)

FALL SCHEDULE as well as

ALL CLASSES start

Sept. 12th 2011 ALL CLASSES Included in Membership!

You don’t have to be a member to join our classes!

SPIN: All classes are individualized by the instructor and participants. Spin classes are included SP with memberships, but require pre-registration. Classes are available for all levels and abilities.

Always full of challenges and changes, but more important - FUN! BOOTCAMP: 55 mins. This early morning bootcamp class gets you ready for the remainder of the BO day. Variety of stations will wake your senses by getting that heart pumping. Variety of equipment and machines are used. $2 ZUMBA TONING: 55 mins of way to much fun! Be the first in the Valley to join Zumba Toning.

Shed some of that unwanted weight by combining North America’s latest dance craze with body sculpting. This class will cost you $2 to drop in as a member. All levels welcome.

STEP AND SCULPT: Basic step combos alternating with strength combos. Use of a variety of equipST ment and all levels welcome.

CORE AND MORE: Watch your middle whittle down as you challenge it with a variety of exercises that CO will also incorporate other problem areas.

CHISELED: Sculpted your way to a beautiful body in this total body workout. Use of a variety of equipCH ment and all levels welcome.

PURE AND SIMPLE: Getting back to basics with 30 minutes of a good old fashion aerobic class and P PU 30 minutes of sculpting. Stay 30 minutes longer for a good half hour stretch.

POWER PUMP: this high intensity workout combines athletic drills and muscle conditioning for maximum results. All levels welcome.

Come and check it out for more information!

NEW TO FITNESS EXCELLENCE - 1ST TIME IS FREE

2637 MORAY PLACE, COURTENAY

LOCATED BEHIND THE BUS DEPOT

250-897-3552

www.bikramyogacomoxvalley.com

FALL 2011 CLASSES Monday 6:00 am Early Risers

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

6:00 am Boot Camp

6:00 am Spin Early Risers

6:00 am Boot Camp

6:00 am Spin Early Risers

9:15 am Theme Mondays & Stretch

9:15 am Spin Spinnervals

9:15 am Fat Burner

9:30 am Step & Sculpt

9:30 am Pure & Simple

10:15 am Spin Revolution

10:15 am Spin Revolution 10:30 am - 11 am Stretch

12:10 - 12:40 Noon Spin

12:10 - 12:40 Noon Spin

12:10 - 12:40 Noon Spin

5:30 pm Consistent Spin

5:30 pm Psycho Spin

5:30 pm Consistent Spin

5:30 pm Psycho Spin

5:30 pm Power Pump

5:30 pm Core & More

5:30 pm Mat Pilates

5:30 pm Chisled

6:30 pm $2 Zumba Toning

6:30 pm Just for fun Spin

6:30 pm Master Athletes Spin

Saturday

9:30 am Ride and Rip

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Health Fitness, Courses & Tutoring FA L L R E G I S T R AT I O N 2 0 1 1

Wellness Series 2 0 11 F A L L P R O G R A M S Wise Woman’s Circle: Wednesday 7 - 9 PM, Sept. 7 - Oct. 26 (8 weeks) Costs $25.00 per evening Commitment to participation by the introductory offer of $150.00 payment for 8 weeks by Friday Sept. 3, 2011

Looking for effective ways to transform your life?

Tools of the Trade: Biofeedback from the body, the Behavioural Barometer an amazing road map of emotions specifically identified thru muscle testing, and eye movements and visualization.

Oct. 22-23, 2011 ........................................................................ $250.00

“Create the Life You Want” and “Life Balance & Wellness” classes and private lessons start in October.

Improve Learning Awareness: 20 mind-body corrections designed to clear blockages in perception, physical disease. Permanently clear these stressors.

Oct. 28, 29, 30, 2011 .................................................................. $350.00 Under the Code: Understanding self and others. Face and body features as they correspond to behavior and individual potential.

Nov. 4, 5, 6, 2011 ....................................................................... $350.00

Sharon Haave MA, BSPT, BSPE

Convenient Downtown Comox location offers tutoring for all subjects and grades by experienced, award-winning teacher.

Serving the Comox Valley Since 1998

All inclusive cost for 3 above courses is introductory offer of $650.00, including deposit of $200 by Sept. 24, 2011.

Divine Connections Global Holistic Communications email: divineconnections@shaw.ca

250-871-4255

DEBAURA HALL

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uiding Positive Change

Sign up Now for Math 11 and Math 12 Study Groups - spaces fill up fast!

The Art & Science of Possibility

with Sharon Haave MA, BSPT, BSPE

www.guidingpositivechange.com • 250.898.8133

Also improve study and test-taking skills,

KERRY DAWSON, B.SC, B.ED, M.R.M. confidence and academic success or get help

250 3391029

with distance education courses.

www.comoxtutoring.com

Want to learn how to Quilt, or expand your Quilting skills?

Come in today to

We have Quilting classes, demos, notions, fabrics, books and patterns. We have an INHOUSE TECHNICIAN to service Authorized Dealer, Educator and Service. your sewing machine or serger.

Phone us or e-mail us to be put on our e-mail list TO RECEIVE OUR CLASS SCHEDULE:

250-339-4059 or sewfun@telus.net We are located at: 1930 Ryan Road East Comox, BC V9M 4C9

For more information call: Robyn Butler, Active Comox Valley, 250-890-9116 Pledge forms are available at local Recreation Centres and online at www.terryfox.org/Run

DRAWING THE RIGHT APPROACH based on landmark book:

DRAWING

ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN,

by Betty Edwards with

TRACY KOBUS Mondays 7-9pm; Sept. 26th – Nov. 21st

$134 includes supplies COLOUR BASICS *EXPANDED VERSION

MONDAYS 10AM – 1PM; SEPT 26TH – NOV 7TH

$249 includes supplies (no class Oct 10th) KIDS CLASSES starting Mondays Sept 26th 5 - 8 YEAR OLDS; 3:30 - 4:30PM 8-12 YEAR OLDS; 5-6:15PM

$42 for 4 class session, supplies included ADULT ART MIX $75 supplies included

SUNDAY, NOV. 20TH; 10AM - 4PM;

NEW LOCATION: Ross Galleria - 2314 Rosewall Cres, Courtenay

TO REGISTER: Go to www.tracykobus.com or email: tracyk@tracykobus.com or phone: 250-338-8205 REGISTER by Sept 12 and be entered in a draw to win $20 worth of art supplies

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;BUILDING ON BASICSâ&#x20AC;?

After school Group Tutorials Grades 2-3 and Grades 4 -5

Week days from 3:30- 5:30 Saturdays 10:00 -12.00, 1:00 - 3:00 10.00/HR â&#x20AC;˘ Groups of 3 to 4 children â&#x20AC;˘ Utilizing art, games and the 3 Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Find Friendship, Fun & Competition with the

50+ MIXED CURLING CLUB We play during daytime hours only on Mondays and Wednesdays Experience not necessary Expe Registration

START DATE : SEPTEMBER 19TH 2011

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

W Curling Rink

Experienced CertiďŹ ed Educational Assistant/Artist

TUTORING

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TEACHING â&#x20AC;˘ Children â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Teens â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Adults â&#x20AC;˘

FALL REGISTRATION IS ON NOW

250-897-1010

www.sunriselearningcentre.com

FMI Call Jim 250-941-2007

For more info please call

Wendy @ 250-339-9146

Limited Spots available for the Fall MACHINES PROVIDED

At ElderCollege the learning process is lively, full of discussion, controversy & humor. s /VER COURSES BEING OFFERED s /PEN TO ANYONE OLDER Free Course Information Forum 3ATURDAY 3EPT TH AM 3TAN (AGEN 4HEATRE .ORTH )SLAND #OLLEGE

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Check Us Ou Out: www.CVRR.ca or drop by the Vanier Track Every Tuesday Night at 5pm

2 WEEK INTRO PACKAGES are available for all new students wishing to come in and try us out.

Come join the Muay Thai Family!

With many classes available for all ages, 5 and up, and all ďŹ tness levels, our gym oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a comfortable, respectful and fun environment for learning the traditional art of Muay Thai.

Whether you are looking to broaden your martial art skills, get in better shape or even if you just want to try something diďŹ&#x20AC;erent our professional and fully certiďŹ ed instructors are here to help you achieve your goals.

For more information on this, class schedules and other rates please stop by or call us

2940 D Moray Ave (just oďŹ&#x20AC; 29thSt)

in Courtenay,

250-871-8997 We look forward to seeing you soon!

Girl Guides of Canada Guides du Canada

NEW EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, NEW FRIENDS & LOTS OF FUN ARE ALL PART OF GUIDING.

Sparks age 5 & 6 A Spark meeting is usually an hour long in a convenient meeting place. A Spark promises to share and be a friend.

Brownies age 7 & 8 A Brownie meeting is about one and a half hours long and is usually held in a church hall or school gym.

Guides age 9 to 11 Games, campfires, camping and outdoor activities are also included.

Pathfinders age 12 to 15 At this level the focus is on further developing the girls decision making, consensus building and other organizational skills.

Rangers age 15 to 18+ Rangers gain more confidence working independently, with support from their Guider.

Comox Valley Trefoil Guild age 30+ Past or present Guider(s) wishing to keep in touch with Guiding are welcome to join for fun and friendship.

Mary 250-897-0369

REGISTRATION :

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 6:00 pm â&#x20AC;˘ Driftwood Mall Courtenay â&#x20AC;˘ Contact

LEADERS & GIRLS COME JOIN US ANYTIME! LEADERS CAN HAVE FUN TOO!

info: Joanne 250-339-2927 joannemaxwell@shaw.ca

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COURTENAY & DISTRICT FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOC. Dedicated to Wildlife Management & Conservation 3780 Colake Road Courtenay, BC V9N 5N4

250-338-9122

email: the-office@courtenayfishandgame.org

www courtenayfishandgame org www.courtenayfishandgame.org

Fun ~ Fitness ~ Fundamentals PRESCHOOL & RECREATIONAL Starts: Saturday, September 10

PRE-COMPETITIVE & COMPETITIVE Starts: Monday, September 12

COME JOIN US IN OUR 9100 SQ. FT. FACILITY!

Registration Starts August 17th

250-339-2255

www.chimogymnastics.com

Before you Play Hockey Before you Play Ringette Before you Figure Skate

Courtenay Cour Red Dragon

Make sure you

Taekwondo

CANSkate

Respect • Modesty • Honesty Perserverence • Self-Control ttro trol rol rool Indomitable Spirit Instru Instructing In nstruct structing structing tructi ctinnngg aages gees 4 - aad adult dult Tuesday & Thursday Queneesh Elementary 2345 Mission Road, Courtenay ay ay Phone for class times 250-218-6968

1-888-SCOUTS-NOW

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The Comox Valley Skating Club offers nationally recognized Learn to Skate & Power Skating programs taught

by NCCP Certified Skating Coaches and Trained Program Assistants.

Make friends. Don’t add them.

Now Taking Registrations for Fall/Winter 2011/2012 sessions. Register in person Monday Sept. 12th or Wednesday Sept.

14th 5-6:30pm Sports Centre Arena #1 lobby, Vanier Drive. Discounts for registering for Full Season.

Check out our website for up to date registration information:

It starts with Scouts.

Learn more about why we’re Canada’s leading youth program

250 339-9872

Comox Valley Registration night: Thursday, September 8, 6:30pm - 8pm

Courtenay, Comox, Merville/Black Creek Groups: Driftwood Mall Cumberland Group: Cumberland Elementary School

www.comoxvalleyskatingclub.ca comoxvalleyskatingclub@gmail.com

Contact Chris @ (250) 339-2424

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N G I BOWL LET ’S GO

Bowling is Healthy!

• The average adult bowler burns 240 calories/hour • 3 games of bowling = 1 mile of walking • Bowlers use 134 muscles during the basic 4 step approach • Bowling is a weight bearing sport which helps built strong, healthy bones • Bowling requires mental focus and helps develop discipline • Bowling provides exercise option for those with physical limitations

Bowling is a Lifetime Sport for All! • Bowling is one of the world’s oldest sports, invented 5,000 years ago • Bowling is popular in over 100 countries • A perfect game in 5 PIN is 450 • The rules are the same for young and old, male or female

Bowling is Popular Among Youth!

Whether you’re a high roller, a veteran or new to bowling, Code’s Country Lanes has a league for you! Look forward to holiday cheer, a year end party, prizes and some new friends - not to forget the bowling, of course!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

NE EVERYO L! CAN BOW

Meet New People & Socialize Great Exercise for Mind & Body Everyone Can Bowl NO LIMITS! Prizes and Draws Daily & Weekly End of the Year Awards Party Automatic Scoring

• 10 million kids celebrate their birthday in a bowling centre each year, making it the #1 birthday party destination for kids 12 and under.

• Bowling is the decade’s fasted growing North American high school sport • For the first time in 2007-08, nearly 5,000 orth American schools offered boeling programs for both boys and girls.

Leagues for Everyone!

Golden Age League (55+) • • • • •

Mon 9:30 am & 12:30 pm Tue 12:30 pm Wed 9:30 am Thu 12:30 pm Fri 9:30 am

Ladies League • Tue 9:30 am

Mixed Leagues • Tue, Wed & Thu 6:45 pm

Youth Bowling • Thu 4:00 pm Volunteer coaches, Everyone plays & no one sits on a bench!

Special Needs Everyone Welcome!

• We will cater to your needs.

Cosmic Bowling Black Lights, Strobe Lights & Music • Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Sat 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm • Sun 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm *Call for open playtimes

Birthday Parties Never worry about the weather!

2 Choices for parties!

• Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Corporate and Family Functions Field Trips Date Night

CODES COUNTRY LANES LTD. 250-334-4051 • 307-6th Street, Courtenay WEB PAGE coming soon!

We Take Interac, Visa & Mastercard!

Find us on Facebook!

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The Commitment . . .

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It’s not just about the race.

It’s about the challenge.

It’s about being on the waterProgram with teamComox Valley BladeRunners

Nanaimo Youth Services Association

“Believing in the power and potential of youth”

Blade Runners Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Ages 15-30

300 Old Island Hwy (beside the Linc), Courtenay (250)-754-1989 www.nysa.bc.ca FUNDING PROVIDED BY

The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative

BladeRunners mates is a Youth Skills Link program that that depend on you and you on builds them. community partnerships through connecting motivated & job ready youth with valuable employment. The BladeRunners program has been helping local youth participate in training opportunities and obtain employment in the Comox Valley since 2007.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • Youth between the ages of 15-30 and out of school.

• In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers.

• Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI).

EMPLOYERS WILL: • Receive 60 hours of free work exposure / training hours Dragon Boating is one of the fastest growing from a BladeRunners participant.

• Receive a $3.00/hr contribution basedus?on sportswage in thesubsidy world! Interested in joining a minimum $10.50/hr wage. information contact us at For further info@cvdragonflies.ca or visit

TO CONNECT WITH THE

website at www.cvdragonflies.ca Comox ValleyourBladeRunners Program

PLEASE CONTACT:

William Kosloski

Chris Lakusta

250-334-8138 ext. 229 OR

250-713-4311

kosloski@nysa.bc.ca

lakustac@nysa.bc.ca.

Dragon Boat Team WANT A NEW CHALLENGE?

COMOX VALLEY CURLING CLUB • 50+ Mixed Registration ~ Sept 14. 9am-12 • Meet & Greet Registration ~ Sept 17 2pm-6pm New curlers welcome!

• Ladies Pot Luck Supper ~ Sept 20th

Dragonboating is one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

Try paddling with the Comox Valley Dragonflies.

Twice weekly summer practices.

Summer race events.

For more info: www.cvdragonflies.ca Christine 250-338-7149

NOVICE CLINIC • Sept 27-29 7pm-9pm 3 nights $20. Jill 250-338-9097 • 50+ Mixed ~ Mon & Wed 10am-4pm Jim 250-941-2007 • Mixed & Men’s ~Mon & Wed evenings/ Tues & Thurs evenings. Jill 250-338-9097 • Ladies ~ Tues evening ~ alternating. 7 & 9 pm Val 250-897-3810 • Seniors Competitive ~ Thurs morning. Jill 250-338-9097 • Hangover ~ Sunday morning.

Wayne 250-338-3127 or 250-334-4712 • Junior and Little Rocks ~ Wednesday evenings 5-6:30pm Registration – Mare 250-339-3238 October 2nd 12-2pm

FMI Comox Valley Curling Club 250-334-4712

HOPE AFLOAT BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS’

SYNCHRO SUMMER CAMP August 29th - Sept. 2nd Lewis Park Outdoor Pool Daily 9 - 12 Registration 8:30 am Aug. 29th at the pool $75 per swimmer - no experience necessary

TRY SYNCHRO FOR FUN! For information contact the Registrar

Lezlie 250-336-2945 cvorcas@shaw.ca www.comoxvalleyorcas.com

Sept. 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 CV Sports Centre 6 - 7 pm $5.00 one time charge for all 6 sessions

SYNCHRO SEASON REGISTRATION Monday Sept. 12th 5 - 6 CV Sports Centre Wednesday Oct. 5th 6 - 7 CV Sports Centre

DRAGON BOAT TEAM WELCOMES NEW PADDLERS FOR 2011 SEASON!

If you are a breast cancer survivor, and enjoy fresh sea air and having fun whilst exercising, perhaps it is time to try dragon boat paddling!

Age does not matter, nor does fitness level.

We practice twice a week on tuesdays and thursdays in the sheltered waters of the Comox Harbour. Enjoy a ‘free’ paddle before deciding if you want to join. A life jacket and paddle will be provided. You will make some new friends .... All of whom are ‘in the same boat!’

For more information, visit our website: www.hopeafloatcanada.ca Or Call Marcy 250-338-2112.

Fall Registration If you are between the ages of 12 and 19 and would like to experience Team Work, Outdoor Adventures, Marksmanship, Trekking & Orienteering, Leadership Training, Sporting Activities, Music (Pipes and Drums), First Aid, Summer Camps and many more activities the Army Cadet program is for you.

SPACE AVAIL A in so BLE m divisi e ons

1726 meets every Tuesday Night 6pm to 9pm starting September 13th Pipes & Drums – Thursday 7pm-830pm

1726 Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s)

Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps

Place: Bldg 22, 19 Wing Comox New Recruits: Please bring your parent/guardian, birth certificate and BC Health card.

For further information call:

(250) 339-8211 ext. 7995

COMOX VA VALLEY

Minor Hockey

for information contact: Dale Stewart 339-0952 dalegstew@gmail.com

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Pre-Season Start Up

TRAINING

@ Fallen Alders Training Centre U15Mens U17Mens U19Mens U18Women’s

Wed., Aug. 23rd Wed., Aug. 23rd Wed., Aug. 23rd Tues., Aug. 22nd

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Born 97/98 95/96 93/94 94/95

For more information contact: kickersrfc@gmail.com Mini 7’s Rascals

Tues., Sept. 13th Tues., Sept. 13th

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

1998/2001 2002/2005

SPONSORED BY

250-334-1882

or contact Colin Chappell, Director of Junior Rugby at 250-207-1125

386 Squadron

SENSEI DONALD ROE 4th Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Ikkyu Deshi Apprentice Grappler Brown Belt & Pankration

Established in 1999

• • • •

Kickboxing MMA / Grappling Private Lessons Practical Self Defense

• • • •

Mon-Fri 9am-9pm Sat 10am-4pm

Call (250) 339-5992

Special Family Rates Ages 6 and Up 16 Group Classes a Week Free Trial Week Now affiliated with: • Submission Arts Wrestling • All-Japan Joint Technique Federation • Canadian Federation of Pankration Athlima

1747-A Comox Ave. Comox www.houseofkenpokarate.com

Boys & Girls 12 - 18

Fall Registration Tuesday & Thursday Nights • 7pm Starting Sept. 6, 8, 13 and15 Place: 888 Wing AFAC 1298 Military Row, Comox Building B, Classroom 2 New Recruits: Bring parents/guardian and BC Health Card & Birth Certificate Principles of flight, air navigation, meteorology, first aid, airframes, effective speaking, instructional techniques, drill and leadership are some of the things you will learn as a member of 386 Komox Air Cadets.

386 Sqn meets every Tuesday night @ 6pm from September until June.

Summer Training Camps - July & August (if applied for and approved)

FMI contact: Air Cadet Office 250-339-9198 Capt. L.A. Dean, Commanding Officer PO Box 580, Lazo, BC V0R2K0

Come swim with

THE SHARKS!

Programs to suit every need • “Shark School” (entry level) • “Shark Fit” (non-competitive) • “Shark Squads” (competitive) • “Master Sharks”

Swimmers must be able to complete one length of the pool (25 Metres) and/or completed Level 4 or higher with Red Cross.

To ensure strong swimmer to coach ratios, places will be limited.

Registration September 6th (returning swimmers) and September 7th (new swimmers) from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Sports Centre.

New swimmers, please bring goggles and a swim suit for an evaluation.

Dive in and swim with the best!

Air Cadets

For more information, or if you can’t attend our registration times, please contact Coach Albert at 250-871-5927 or check out our website at www.sharks.bc.ca

“The Center for Glass Excellence”

Stained Glass & More!

REGISTER NOW (Limited Space)

Jan Lindstrom – Instructor Many Courses & Workshops to choose from.

They are bursting with info, techniques and go beyond the basics.

Course Descriptions on Paper are available at:

Glass Expressions 250-339-7739

Jan’s Glass by the Sea 250-339-4949

or Online at: glassexp.com

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REGISTER TODAY! “The Right Time is Right Now!” WEB DIPLOMA PROGRAM • Core Web Technologies • Advanced Web Architecture ‘Design and create your future.’

• Interactive Media & Art • Dynamic Scripting

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS • Forming • Framing • Finishing • Safety • ITA Apprenticeship ‘Train for an exciting and well paying career.’

BUSINESS PROGRAMS Your Career Starts Here

• Business Admin • Accounting and Finance Certificate • Business Management • Office Administration Certificate • Medical Dental Office Management • Computer Business Applications ‘Prepare yourself for a business career in a digital world.’

HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS • Practical Nurse • Health Care Assistant • Practical Nurse Access • Community Support Worker (Bridging) • Dental Assistant Level II ‘Help others while securing your own future.’

Your Career Starts Here

250-338-9663 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

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Start your degree, learn a trade, develop a career with over 20 programs starting this fall Business Administration

Plumbing & Piping Foundation

Enhance your employment options with a wellrounded business education that supports nearly every type of business and industry.

Qualify for high-demand jobs in BC and beyond.

Earn apprenticeship technical training credit toward plumbing, pipefitting or steamfitting.

Length: 1-year certificate Tuition: $2,580 approx

Length: 26-week certificate Tuition: $2,005 approx

Criminology

Animal Care Aide

Pursue a career in the justice system, government, corrections, or legal administration. Earn transfer credit toward criminology degrees at VIU and SFU.

Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed for employment in animal care facilities.

The program consists of 8 courses and hands-on sessions.

Length: 2-year diploma Tuition: $2,580 approx per year

Length: 30-week part-time certificate Tuition: $2,020 approx

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)

Drafting

With precision skills working with sheet metal, wood, fabric and thermoplastics, you’ll be in demand worldwide.

Learn all aspects of drafting, from creating hand sketches to producing 3-dimensional modeling in CAD. Transfer to technology diploma programs throughout BC.

Length: 10-month certificate Tuition: $2,580 approx

Length: 9-month certificate Tuition: $2,580 approx

Web Design

Carpentry Foundation

Learn to develop dynamic web applications with a variety of technologies and software tools.

Develop the skills needed to become an apprentice carpenter in the busy construction industry. Earn apprenticeship technical training credit toward your Red Seal.

Length: 8-month certificate Tuition: $2,580 approx

Length: 24-week certificate Tuition: $1,720 approx

Tourism & Hospitality Management

Medical Office Assistant Develop specialized medical administration skills needed to support the busy health care industry.

Improve your employability or opportunities for advancement.

Double your employment opportunities with a dual diploma in tourism and hospitality management. Earn paid work experience through Co-op education.

Length: 30-week certificate, post Office Assistant I certificate Tuition: $1,290 approx

Length: 2-year diploma Tuition: $2,835 approx per year

Upgrading Complete or upgrade courses for entry into business, health, and trades programs or university transfer courses.

WWW.NIC.BC.CA

Length: Flexible, online and scheduled courses in English, math and sciences.

Tuition: $0, you only pay for books/fees

Getting started is easier than you think

Student advisors are here to help you make informed decisions about program planning, financial aid, and more.

Call 250-334-5000 to book your advising appointment today.

For a full list of programs or to register, visit www.nic.bc.ca or call 250-334-5000 today.

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