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December 20, 2018-January 9, 2019 Last Issue of the Year This is the final issue of The Valley Pea for 2018. It has been quite the year for me. A huge thanks to all my delivery folks, my printers, proofreaders, advertisers and you, the reader. A huge thanks to Heather McLeod for all of her work. She came forward when I was really sick and offered to help with the writing and has stuck with it throughout the last year. She continues to write a good portion of each issue. Have a great holiday season and I look forward to peeking at the valley with you in 2019.
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Clothing (Invermere). There will be live and silent auctions. Doors open at 7 pm for this adults-only event. Wear your favourite wizard hat and show your love.
Christmas Tree Pickup Saturday, January 5 is the day for this year’s Christmas Tree Pickup by the Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. If you are in Invermere, put your tree on the curb on the Friday night before. The trees are disposed of an environmentally friendly manner. Donations are gratefully accepted. All funds raised go to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Holiday Rates
Sing in the New Year
How much does Santa pay for parking his sleigh? Nothing. It is on the house.
Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub on New Year’s Eve is becoming a local tradition. The party starts at 9 pm, or come earlier and settle in at your favourite table for dinner and drinks. There’s no cover, and the shuttle will be running to get you home safely in the New Year. Pre-book your shuttle ride home by calling 347-6400. What better way to say goodbye to 2018 and ring in the New Year than a night at the pub with friends?
Wizard of Radium Benefit Six bands are lined up for the Wizard of Radium benefit for Rolf the woodcarver, who is living with terminal cancer and just lost his home and studio to a fire. Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, December 29 event, at $25 a pop from Mountainside Market (Radium), Treasures in the Wind (Windermere) and Avenue
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Christmas Eve Sleigh Rides Book your Christmas Eve horse-drawn sleigh ride today by emailing epalash@live.ca. Rides run from 11 am to 5 pm, starting at the Radium Hot Springs Centre and touring through the village streets. Get creative and work on a holiday craft with Black Star Studios while you wait for your sleigh ride to begin, or bring your toboggan and go sledding in the park. The fun continues with tasty food and live music (7 to 9 pm) at the child-friendly Horsethief Creek Pub. It’s adventures like this, with the adults they love, that make Christmas memorable for kids.
Riddliculous Often talked of, never seen, Ever coming, never been, Daily looked for, never here, Still approaching, coming near. Thousands for its visit wait, But alas for their fate, Though they expect me to appear, They will never find me here. What am I? See page 8.
Free Teen Movie Night Kids ages 12 to 18 are invited to a free movie night at the CV Centre on Friday, December 21. The doors will open at 5 pm, with “Home Alone” starting at 5:15 pm. There will be free popcorn (thanks to Home Hardware) and drinks at the movie, plus a free pizza party at the Summit Youth Hub after the movie until 9 pm. It’s great to see something for the valley’s older kids going on over the holidays. Thanks to the CV Youth Network and the District of Invermere for making this happen.
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Wilmer Fireworks The Wilmer Christmas Eve tradition of community fireworks is coming up on Monday. Get out to the Conrad Kain Memorial Park for the festivities at 8 pm. Enjoy fire pits, hot chocolate and a fabulous fireworks display. Thanks to all the volunteers who put this together. Thanks also to everyone who donates to the cost.
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Robservations
MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR
Woo hoo! The last Robservations of 2018! Two weeks off from writing. A nice relief. Anyway, thanks to everyone who reads this stuff and mentions it to me. You are inspiring. Here are a few of my thoughts on living with some happiness and having a wonderful 2019. It is up to us to change our little worlds around us. Be nice to everyone. It feels great. Eliminate some negativity from your life. It is crazy how many folks will complain endlessly about things that have no relevance in their lives. Increase your positive thoughts. We all live a million miracles every day; we just don’t see them. I live in a house with hot water and food. That’s pretty awesome really. Do daily random acts of kindness. Making a bit of a difference in someone’s day can make a huge difference in your day. Forgive it. Just let those bad things go. Love people, not objects. A new friend will bring you a lot more joy than a new toy. As will an old friend. Continue reading The Valley Peak. It’s always good for a smile. Have a great Christmas and holiday season. See you in 2019!
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Addictions How do you know the Christmas ornament has an addiction? It has been hooked on trees for years.
Soup Day Edgewater Seniors are hosting an extra Soup & Bun Luncheon on Friday, December 28. Look forward to a traditional turkey soup and a surprise for the second offering. Hope you can make it. Soup and a Bun is at noon at the Edgewater Legion. It is always a fantastic deal on a wonderful meal. It is definitely worth the trip to Edgewater.
Brisco Candlelight Service The Brisco Christmas Candlelight Service is this Sunday, December 23 at the historic Brisco Church (across from the store) at 7 pm in the evening. Special guests Pastor Murray and Cheryl Wittke will be sharing ‘a Festival of Nine Readings & Carols’ Everyone is welcome to attend and invited to bring your favourite Christmas snack to share with the others.
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Who was married to Jesus’s mother Mary? What was used as a crib for baby Jesus? What is the name of the Christian period leading to Christmas? In which town was Christ born? Who visited the Christ child at the feast of Epiphany? Which Saint is also called Santa Claus?
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Holiday Garbage Collection Change There will be a change in the garbage and recycling pickup for Invermere residents. Tuesday, December 25th garbage pickup will be moved to Thursday, December 27th.
This is a crazy season. You folks call it Christmas. There are bright lights, strange songs, loud noises, weird decorations and characters everywhere. People even bring trees, my favourite peeing places, right into their homes and businesses. I seem to recall last year that a new bed and a couple of toys came into my life around this time. I wonder what will happen this year. Rob has been pretty good. He knows that sudden movements and noises startle me so he lets me stay pretty close to him when we are out and about. Everyone seems to have treats these days and I would love to eat them all but Rob seems to claim the baked goods while letting me have the doggie treats. Please pay attention to your pets through the holidays. It can be a scary and stressful time. Remind us that we are cared for with a little scritch or a friendly few words. It will make a huge difference to your pet.
What Country Am I?
Thursday, December 27th recycling pickup (B) will be moved to Thursday, January 3rd.
I am a very large country (federation actually), covering about one-eighth of the World’s inhabitable area, and I have the ninth largest population. I also am in possession of the largest cache of weapons of mass destruction. I border upon many countries (16) including the United States and Japan. What country am I? See page 9.
And, Tuesday, January 1st garbage pickup will be moved to Monday, December 31st.
As I get older and remember all the friends I’ve lost along the way, I think perhaps I wasn’t the best tour guide.
Wednesday, December 26th garbage pickup will be moved to Friday, December 28th.
If anyone has any questions, feel free to contact the District of Invermere office at 250-342-9281 or info@invermere.net or pick up a garbage and recycling calendar at the office.
Feeling Retrospective
Winter Solstice
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for your excellent work. We are so happy with our new home.
It seems like only a few months ago that the days were long and hot. Then they began to shorten. Now here we are in December, with the shortest days. Rejoice December 21, the Winter Solstice. The day that things change and the amount of daylight begins to increase each day.
Thank you to my dad (Bob) and Kent, Wes, Rick, Tim and Guy for all your help. Merry Christmas from Heather & Isaac.
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Kidney Failure
3. Advent
Not much new on this front. A lot of reflection as I head back to Castlegar for Christmas and Trail hospital for training. A year ago now I was pretty unsure of my future. I had just found out about multiple myeloma and was waiting to begin chemo. I was very new at dialysis and kidney failure. Mom and I were learning a lot about food. Many foods that are considered very healthy for the average person are not good for folks with no kidneys. I was meeting a lot of new people, some with my health team and others that were living similar lifestyles. Lots of folks visit the dialysis wards. There are lots of kidneys failing out there these days. I was learning that out of all organs to fail, kidneys are not too bad of a choice. It can be deadly but it can also be managed with dialysis. Plus you get a lot of support from the Kidney Foundation. Meds and treatments are mostly free. Anyways, I certainly did not think I would be here today, preparing for another Christmas. I am not a big fan of the medical system but it has done me well with my kidney failure. Very well.
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Apparently Neil Armstrong used to tell lame jokes about the moon, and then follow them up with: “oh well, I guess you had to be there.”
New Year’s Music Trivia Mike Sylvestre MERRY CHRISTMAS 250-342-5105 brunosplumbing@shaw.ca
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The Station Neighbourhood Pub is holding a Music Trivia Night for New Year’s Eve. Last year’s event was a huge success so they are welcoming everyone back for this year. Entry s $5 each, with 1-6 players per team beginning at 8 pm. The winning team walks away with $500. You only have 2 weeks to learn a lot of music trivia.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
PASTOR: Matt Moore 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 23, 10:30 am
GOD HAS COME! Lisa Rohrick ministering
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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, December 21, 6:30 pm
ROAST TURKEY DINNER
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Side Effects
A GREAT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS! DEAN HUBMAN
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One of my favourite ‘side effects’ from all of this is the fact that it gives me something that is easy to write about. I have been learning a lot about my body and how important it is to treat it right. I enjoy sharing what I have been learning with you folks, the readers. I hope that a few of you have been learning what to watch for with kidney disease. Itchy all over is a bad thing. I have also learned that it is helpful to many folks to be able to read about my health journey. So many of us have issues that we are afraid to discuss with anyone. I don’t really have that ‘go-to’ person so all of my readers are my sounding board. I find it healing to just put it all out there. A lot of people, many of them strangers, will stop me in the grocery store to discuss my health, their health or a friend having problems. I know that most of those chats help me and I believe they help others.
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My girlfriend told me she wanted a spa day for her birthday. I’ll tell her it’s pronounced “spade” when I give it to her tomorrow.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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The Thrifty Reporter Yes the Invermere Thrift Store still has lots and lots of items on display to browse and buy. This includes many Christmas items plus the usual items for purchase. Don’t hesitate, shop on the regular opened days Thursday, Friday and Saturday hours 10 am-4 pm. Everything must go before the store closes for Christmas holidays. Mark your calendars: half price sale days are December 20 -21. Yes, the volunteers need time to spend with their families. Reminder over Christmas holidays the store will NOT be open. Closed December 22 and opening with a Seniors Day January 9, 2019 Donations will NOT be accepted December 24 to January 1, 2015.
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So it is amusing to see what some people find offensive these days. It is a bit confusing that many other people succumb to this stuff. Apparently, ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ is the number one downloaded Christmas song this season. Thousands of people who have just enjoyed it as a seasonal song their whole lives are now trying to figure out what might be wrong with it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Funny really.
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WHERE WAS I?
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Can you guess where this photo was taken?
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My Progress
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So I have finished having all the mercury fillings removed from my mouth. Unfortunately it involved having a few teeth extracted, a couple crowns, and some fillings replaced. A lot of work. I am through the worst of it now. It is just a matter of getting the dentures made. In the meantime the gums are still a bit tender so I am finding myself pretty choosy about my meals. Spaghetti works. Removing those fillings should strengthen my immune system. which will make it tougher for my cancer to grow again. It will be nice to have a healthy mouth again. As for now, I am learning that some food has a lot of flavor. With only two molars on the one side, chewing takes a while and gives me a chance to really savour every bite.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer One of the Calgary Flames’ logos was a horse. If you look closely you can see that it is actually breathing fire.
Be It Resolved Happy New Year everyone! I am happy that we got through 2018. It has been a crazy year that went by very quickly. What will you be resolving on New Year’s Eve. People love to make resolutions to change their lives. Personally, I have never found it to work very well for me. I am more likely to reflect on last year and try to highlight my highlights while contemplating my low points. We all make mistakes. I just want to be a good person, kind, giving, forgiving, helpful, supportive and all that stuff. That is what makes me feel good. I am also working on avoiding stressful situations. Just say ‘No’ and walk away to live a happier and longer life.
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Sign up for Snow Golf Because golf and ice go together so well … You’re invited to the Kinsmen Club’s 18th annual snow golf event on Saturday, January 12. Registration is $35 per adult and you can get your tickets now by calling 342-5557. The fun starts at 11 am at Kinsmen Beach. This is scramble golf format with a shotgun start at noon. It is a very unique event with different golfing conditions every year. Coloured balls are obviously a must. You will see mobile fire pits and other really interesting ‘golf carts’. A quad with a trailer is handy. Registration before the event and prize awards after the event will take place at The Station Neighbourhood Pub.
Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) Tomorrow.
Winter Local Motion Hopkin’s Harvest is once again hosting an allages event to celebrate winter and the holidays, on Sunday, December 23. Sleigh rides around Windermere start at noon, with Santa on location from 1 to 3 pm. There will be food samples all day, plus fire pits, hot chocolate and much more. The event runs 10 am to 8 pm and everyone is welcome. Bring your skates for a some laps on the lake before the fun starts. This event was a big success last year and is becoming a popular annual community event.
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Flame, reporting for ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. Sending a reminder to keep an extra eye on your cats and dogs this holiday. Although decorated Christmas trees are lovely to look at, the garland, baubles and particularly the tinsel pose potential hazards to curious pets. The popular holiday plants poinsettias, mistletoe, cyclamen, lilies and holly all happen to be poisonous to both cats and dogs, so please keep out of reach from your critters. Wishing you all a very safe and happy holidays! To learn more call ICAN at 250-3147888 or visit our website www.icanbc.com.
Elvis on Stage International award-winning Elvis tribute artist Adam Fitzpatrick will return to the Horsethief Creek Pub on Saturday, January 19. The show starts at 8:30 pm, with Adam performing all three eras of Elvis’s musical career. Tickets for the ages 19+ show are now available for $30. Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for that Elvis fan in your life? Get two tickets and give them a night out with you.
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Rockies Hockey The Columbia Valley Rockies have had a great season thus far. They are solidly in second place in the division behind the Kimberley Dynamiters. The Rockies have only one more home game this year. They will be hosting the Chase Heat on Friday, December 28. Their first home game of 2019 is against the Creston Valley Thunder Cats on Saturday, January 5. Thanks to all the fan support this season. It is always nice to show up to a full rink when you are out there on the ice. Keep it rolling for 2019.
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(From page 4) The Russian Federation is a huge part of the World economy. They have switched from communism to federal semi-presidential republic. Russia is part of most International organizations and has a huge say on World development.
Happy Birthday Radium It’s a party in Radium on December 31, with the Village and fire department offering free hot dogs, chili, hot chocolate and birthday cake at Brent’s Shack in Legends Field starting at 3 pm. Celebrate New Year’s Eve and Radium Hot Springs’ birthday party with your friends and neighbours. Then head over to the Springs Driving Range for fireworks at 6:30 pm. Donations to help the fire department with the cost of the fireworks are much appreciated. Happy birthday, Radium.
Fishy Attack Someone threw a bottle of Omega 3 pills at me the other day. Luckily I escaped with just Super Fish Oil injuries.
Merry Christmas I hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating the birth of Christ and the love that comes with it. Don’t worry too much about giving and receiving gifts. Just get together with family and/or friends and share your time and your love. Know that you are loved and that people are just happy to be able to hang out with you. Hug your children and remind them that you love them. It will make for a happier Christmas season. And remember that the good spirit that we show between Christmas and New Year’s should also be shown between New Year’s and Christmas (year-round).
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Family Dynamix Association - Life Skills Worker – Youth Hours: up to 10 hours per week Shift schedule: Weekday and some weekend days and evenings may be required Location: Columbia Valley – Canal Flats to Spillimacheen Start date: January 7, 2019
Classification Community Support Worker Grid Level 10 Job Summary: Provides direct goal-oriented assistance to youth who have a developmental disability; or, have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; or, are eligible for the At Home Program; and their families. This assistance can include the development of appropriate social, life or other particular skills by the youth and/or the development of child management or other parenting skills to youth and families who have been referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). This position is accountable to the Director of Program Management and in his/her absence the Executive Director. Qualifications: Education and Knowledge: Diploma in a related human / social service field or recreation course Training and Experience: One (1) year recent related experience Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Application process and deadline: Email a resume and cover letter to Pat Cope, Executive Director, Family Dynamix Association, by December 19th, at pcope@familydynamix.ca
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You’ve been practicing your whole life for this performance: it’s Christmas carol karaoke at the Station Pub on Friday, December 21. Pull on your finest ugly sweater, gather your friends and grab the mic. The music starts at 8:30 pm, with a prize for the first duet to sing Baby, It’s Cold Outside. There will be door prizes and drink specials. And if you forget the words, you have a room full of people who will gladly sing along.
Where I Was
Driveway Clearing $50/hour 250-347-9909
The photo on page 6 is a couple years old now but still very relevant. It is my snow golf team. Get your team together for the January 12 Kinsmen event.
Local Shopping I read a great note from a lady who did all her shopping here in the valley and is very happy with herself. She notes the excellent service, the unique items and the joy of knowing that she has supported our community while finding gifts for her friends and family. And you know the rest. The money stays in the valley for respending, someone might get hired locally, all that stuff. It is a wonderful thing to take the time to get to know and support our fellow community members.
BONSPIEL ON THE LAKE January 18, 19 & 20 Come check out the sport of Curling at it’s finest. Volunteers welcome 250-342-3315
Best Defense “Children, stop fighting!” yelled Mom. “Who started this?” “Mike did when he hit me back.”
Zumba in 2019 Get started on those New Year’s resolutions with Julie Parent’s Zumba and Zumba Strong classes, which will start up again the second week of January. Very affordable drop-in and monthly rates are available. These classes are a fun way to exercise and get moving. Check out Julie’s Facebook page or call 341-5474 for details.
Too Many Guests?
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Masquerade Karaoke Head out to the Whitehouse Pub in Windermere for a masquerade party and karaoke on New Year’s Eve. It will be lots of fun.
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December 20, 2018-January 9, 2019 Computer Repairs SSS Plus Computers is offering gift certificates for computer work as a great gift idea. Everyone needs a computer clean-up eventually. Give them a call at 342-9800.
Free Swim for Christmas Fairmont Hot Springs is offering free admission to the pools on Christmas Day in exchange for a food or cash donation to the food bank. The pools are open from 10 am until 6 pm.
Tips to Happy Holidays The holiday season can be very stressful. We often tend to lose focus on the things that are really important. Here are a few helpful tips. Turn off the news. It’s bad. Be in love with everyone and everything. Remember that the best things in life are not things at all. Donate, give away or recycle any and all clutter. Take a break from everything. A real break. Hopefully you will have a chance to try any of these tips and reduce your seasonal stress.
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It seems that the hard-working people are tired of financing millionaires and their friends and corporations. Similar to how I feel (and many other Canadians). They say most of us are two paychecks from bankruptcy. Many of us have to choose between paying for food, medications, hydro or even rent while our Government demands more and more of our money. It is a cruel, sad joke really. I am not sure how, but things really need to change.
Be Careful Out There With the colder weather, the roads definitely become pretty slippery. Every year I get that same reminder to change my driving habits; the corner right by my house is pure ice. It is funny how we almost forget about winter driving. And then it hits us. Anyway, please leave a bit earlier and take your time travelling. Expect winter conditions and it is up to you to get there safely.
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Cash Woes I bought a vintage Rolls Royce but my budget didn’t cover a driver. So I spent all that money, and I’ve got nothing to chauffeur it.
Listen Carefully We all have our favourite songs and at Christmas, our favourite carol. My favourite is ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ It has an incredible sound and tells a wonderful story. I believe Bing Crosby sang it pretty well.
Christmas Eve Service For all the ‘two-timers’ (Church twice yearly, Easter & Christmas) out there and anyone else interested, the Lake Windermere Alliance Church has a wonderful Christmas Eve service. Enjoy singing, fellowship and a loving message beginning at 6 pm.
Tough Times It is hard to write about all of my thoughts without offending some folks some of the time. Especially along the topic of politics. I am pretty evasive. But I must say I am happy to see the people of France rallying against the Government and their tax increases, including the carbon tax.
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FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wed., 5:30-7 pm. By appt. 342-0850. 201, 7 Ave, Invermere. Museum Hours Tuesday 10 am-4 pm. Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Invermere Library hours Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Wed/Thur, 10 am-8 pm. Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 1-8 pm. Wed, Thurs. 10 am-4 pm. Friday 1-4 pm, Sat, 10 am–4 pm. Every Thursday Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium Centre. Floor Curling, Inv. Seniors Centre, 1:30 pm. Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 2 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm. Youth Network, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm. Free English Learning Conversation, CBAl, 6-8 pm, Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. AA Meeting, Canal Flats Fire Hall, 8 pm. Pickleball lessons, free, DTSS gym, 8:30-10 pm. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. 2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416. 3rd Thursday of Every Month Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm. Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Invermere Seniors Kindergarten Visit, 10:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 3422424. Karaoke, Whitehouse. 1st Friday Every Month Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm. 3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom. Every Saturday Family Lego Club, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416. Tech Support, Invermere Library, 1-4 pm. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299.
Holiday Hours
Closed December 24, 25, 26, 31 January 1 Reopening on January 2 HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAY
Music Jam, all ages, Canal Flats Base Camp, 10 am. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Crib, Edgewater Legion, 1 pm. Carpet Bowling. Radium Centre, 1:30 pm. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Monday Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am. Invermere Seniors’ Centre Fitness, 10:30 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Drum Circle, Pynelogs, 7 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Indoor Pickleball, DTSS Gym, 7-9 pm. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Pool Tournament, Copper City Saloon, 7:30 pm. Every Tuesday Knitting/handcrafts, Invermere Library, 1:30 pm. Invermere Seniors Centre games, 1:30 pm. Adult Programs, Radium Library, 5:30 pm. Zumba Strong, Laird School, 5:30 pm. Cards, Radium Centre, 6:30 pm. Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 6:45 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Trivia Night, Bears Paw, Fairmont, 7 pm. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st Tuesday of Every Month MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 6:45 pm. Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Every Wednesday Storytime, Radium Library, 10 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Chair Yoga, Invermere Seniors Hall, 10:30 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. Junior Curling, 4-5 pm. Zumba Fitness, Laird School, 5:30 pm. 1.5 hr Walk, Westside Trail, 5 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Fun flow taster Yoga, Radium Plaza, 778-316-6371. Invermere Seniors Crib, 7 pm. Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. Last Wednesday of Each Month Co-Housing Info Session, Invermere Library, 6 pm.
December 19, Wednesday Book club: Holidays on Ice, Inv. Library, 6:30 pm. December 21, Friday Winter Solstice Fairmont ski hill opens. Free youth movie night, ages 12-18, CV Centre, 5 pm. Turkey Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Christmas carol karaoke, Station Pub, 8:30 pm. December 22, Saturday Christmas Crafts & Storytime, Radium Library, 11 am. December 23, Sunday Sleigh rides, fire pits, Santa, Hopkins Harvest, All day. Brisco Christmas Candlelight Service, 7 pm. December 24, Monday Sleigh rides, Radium Centre, 11 am-5 pm. Torchlight parade, Fairmont ski hill, 5:30 pm. Christmas Eve live music, Horsethief Creek Pub. Fireworks, 8 pm, Conrad Kain Park, Wilmer. Alliance Church Service, 6 pm. Christmas Eve, All Saints Church, Edgewater, 8 pm. Christmas Eve, Stolen Church, Windermere, 10 pm. December 25, Tuesday Merry Christmas. Free swim with food bank donation, Fairmont Hot Springs, 10 am-6 pm. December 28, Friday Rockies host Chase Heat, 7:30 pm. December 29, Saturday Rolf Fundraiser, Radium Centre, 7 pm. December 31, Monday Birthday/New Year’s Eve Party, Radium Hot Springs, 3 pm. Family party, Copper Point Golf, 5-10 pm. First Night party, $50, Radium Centre, 8 pm. Fireworks, Fairmont Hot Springs, 10 pm. New Year’s Party, Copper Point Resort, 8:30 pm. Music Trivia, Station Pub, 8 pm. Masquerade Karaoke, Whitehouse Pub. Karaoke, Horsethief Creek Pub. January 1, Tuesday Happy New Year, It is 2019. January 2, Wednesday OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. January 5, Saturday Christmas Tree Pickup, Kinsmen, Invermere. Rockies host Creston Valley Thunder Cats, 7:30 pm. January 7, Monday Live music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. January 12, Saturday Snow Golf, Kinsmen Beach, 11 am. As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information. Improve local awareness and increase attendance by emailing rob@valleypeak.ca.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR From the owners And Staff
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