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APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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SALT SPRING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (PARC) 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island BC V8K 1K3 Telephone: 250.537.4448 | Fax: 250.537.4456 | Email: ssiparc@crd.bc.ca Commission Chair: Jon Suk Manager, Parks and Recreation: Dan Ovington Commission Meetings… PARC usually meets on the 3rd Monday of every month, in the PARC meeting room in Portlock Park, at 5:00pm. These meetings are open to the public. Go to www.crd.bc.ca under ‘Agenda and Minutes’, to view current projects. To speak to the Commission... PARC invites comments or suggestions from members of the public at the beginning of each meeting, but we ask that your presentation be limited to 5 minutes. Please email the PARC office at ssiparc@crd.bc.ca, at least one week before the meeting, to be put on the agenda. Time has been allotted for a maximum of 3 delegations per meeting. To have the Commission speak to your group... Please contact the office at 250.537.4448 to arrange a time and date. To join the Commission... Every year volunteers are needed to fill 2-year terms as a member of the Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission. Application forms, available at the office, are accepted year round to fill vacant positions and for new terms beginning January of the following year. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/saltspring for more information. Neither CRD nor Salt Spring Parks and Recreation Commission have reviewed the qualifications of any person advertising services in this listing. No endorsement is intended of any person, organization or service offered. Members of the public should make their own inquiries to find competent, qualified instructors who will meet their requirements.
PARC Commissioners For 2017
Jon Suk, Chairperson • Garth Hendren, VICE Chair Dan Clements • Sonja Collombin • Jacky Cooper • Brian Webster Wayne McIntyre, CRD Director
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• Art................................................................................... 6 • Camps............................................................................ 8 • Cooking........................................................................ 6 • Emergency Fair........................................................14 • First Aid......................................................................... 6 • Fitness........................................................................... 7 • General Interest......................................................... 7 • Instructor Profiles............................................ 7 + 11 • Life Saving Societuy................................................. 4 • Music.............................................................................. 7 • Personal Development............................................ 8 • Aquatics......................................................................10 • School Age................................................................... 9
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• Arts, Dance & Culture............................................17 • Community Groups...............................................24 • Family Programs.....................................................32 • Festivals & Community Events..........................15 • Food and Farming..................................................26 • General Interest......................................................27 • Health, Fitness & Wellness...................................28 • Information Resources.........................................33 • Personal Development.........................................31 • Recreation & Sports...............................................35 • Rental Facilities........................................................34 • Summer Camps.......................................................30 • Youth Groups & Centres.......................................38 S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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Public Access Liferings (PAL) In partnership with the Salt Spring Island Lions Club and the Lifesaving Society of BC, PARC will be installing PAL units at four popular waterfront locations identified as high risk: St. Mary Lake, Cusheon Lake, Blackburn Lake and Stowell Lake. Following a one-year trial, other popular waterfront locations may be considered for installation of the units. The need for lifesaving equipment at public beach accesses was recognized after the tragic drowning of two men in August of 2016. As one more strategy to prevent drownings in BC, the Lifesaving Society offers communities the opportunity to participate in the PAL Project.
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• Cancellation Policy - Notice of 72 hours or more is required before the first class (or series of classes) in order to receive a refund. Refund requests after this time must be approved by the Manager, unless otherwise stated. A $5 administration fee will be charged on all requests for refunds for each program. There is no charge to leave a credit on your account. • Course Cancellation - Programs may, at times, be cancelled or combined, due to insufficient enrollment. These decisions are made a few days in advance of the start date, so please register early to avoid disappointment. In the event of a cancellation, time or location change, participants will be notified with as much lead time as possible, and refunds will be given proportionate to rate of fees or charges paid. 4
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After researching several models of liferings, the Lifesaving Society has determined that the best value for money is found using the Guardian 600 model (pictured here). This unit provides durability, ease of use, simple installation and minimal maintenance. This housing unit is very durable and resistant to vandalism. To prevent theft and misuse, the unit includes a use indicator and warnings against misuse. Installation of the four PAL units will be completed prior to the 2017 May long weekend. We would like to thank the Lions Club for their continued support, and remind everyone to play safe in and around the water. Jon Suk PARC Chair
• Late Pick-up Fee - Parents may be charged a late pick-up fee if they arrive after the end time of any PARCrun children’s camp. The fee of $20 will be due at the PARC office before your child can attend the next day of camp. If you are going to be late, please call the office and let us know as soon as possible. • Freedom of Information - If you are registering for a program, purchasing a pool pass, or applying for a Park Use Permit, we will ask for certain personal information. This is required to ensure proper record keeping, to properly register you in the program of your choice, to ensure the security and proper use of your pass, and for invoicing and other correspondence as needed. The information is for the sole use of Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation and its staff, and is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 26(c). APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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Adults Arts, Dance and Culture JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY 101 16 yrs+ Without an eraser, one motion stroke, would you like to be able to write your own calligraphy? Learn about the tools used in Japanese Calligraphy and how to use them correctly. Practice very basic strokes and experience the sense of meditational Japanese calligraphy. Leave class with a masterpiece of your favorite Japanese character on Washi paper (Shikishi). Price includes a $15 material cost. Instructor: Shinobu Murata Tu 6pm–8pm April 25 $45/1 class Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. REALISTIC DRAWING WITH GRAPHITE AND CHARCOAL 16 yrs+
In this workshop students will be taught how to successfully create realistic drawings using observational drawing techniques. This course will cover shading, blending, accuracy in proportion, value and composition. All abilities welcome. Materials list available online and at the PARC office. Instructor: Jeannette Sirois Sa 10am–12pm May 27 – June 10 $60/3 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
HAIKU - JAPANESE POETRY 16 yrs+
Haiku is for everyone who celebrates their life and the world. This course will show you the very basic Haiku method and the history of Japanese poetry. Creating Haiku will bring to you not only literacy satisfaction but will also open your heart to a new joy in your daily life and a deeper connection to your inner self. Instructor: Shinobu Murata Tu 6pm–8pm June 6 $30/1 class Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
Cooking MAKE YOUR OWN PARMESAN 15 yrs+ Learn how to make your own Parmesan cheese! Paula has been teaching the lost art of cheese making for over four years and will show you how easy it is to make your own pressed cheese. Cultures and instructions to make your own wheel to age at home will be included in this taste, touch, feel demonstration style class. Paula will demystify the idea that cheese making is difficult and will show you how to make your own delicious cheeses using store bought milk. Su 12:30pm–2:30pm June 4 $70/1 class Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School-Home Ec. Room – 120 Rainbow Rd. MAKE YOUR OWN MOZZARELLA 15 yrs+
Learn how to make your own home made cheese! Join Paula Maddison who has been teaching the lost art of cheese making for over four years. Learn how to make your own hand stretched mozzarella cheese turning it into an appetizer worthy of the cover of Bon Appetit Magazine! This is a demonstration style: taste, touch, feel class that will demystify the process of making your own cheese. You will learn how to make your own mozzarella as well as learn some creative and unique serving ideas. Instructions and ingredients to make over 4 lbs of mozzarella at home are included. Su 3pm–5pm June 4 $70/1 class Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School-Home Ec. Room – 120 Rainbow Rd. 6
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First Aid WORKPLACE EMERGENCY FIRST AID (OFA 1)
Workplace Emergency First Aid is the Red Cross equivalent for WorkSafe BC’s Occupational First Aid level 1 course. A comprehensive day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements. This course will cover: preparing to respond, prevention of disease transmission, wound care and Worksafe BC records, airway, breathing and circulation emergencies, shock, bleeding and medical emergencies. Upon completion of this course you will be certified for three years. Instructor: Vital Link Ventures W 9am–5pm May 31 $130/1 class Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID (EFA)
Emergency First Aid covers general knowledge of first aid principles. Skills include CPR-C, obstructed airways, and how to manage bleeding, heart attack, and stroke. Instructor: Vital Aquatics and First Aid Su 9am-5pm June 10 $89/1 day Location: Community Gospel Church - upstairs classroom 147 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
STANDARD FIRST AID RECERT
Completion of this course will recertify participants with their Standard First Aid (SFA) and CPR-C for three years. All first aid courses offered through PARC comply with Section 23 of the Child Care Licensing Regulation of Community Care and Assisted Living Act. Must bring copy of old SFA certification to the instructor. Instructor: Vital Aquatics and First Aid Su 9am-5pm June 11 $52/1 day Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
CPR LEVEL C RECERT
For previously certified CPR Level C holders to recertify their qualification for three years. All first aid courses offered through PARC comply with Section 23 of the Child Care Licensing Regulation of Community Care and Assisted Living Act. Participants must bring their previous certification card to the instructor on the first day. Instructor: Vital Aquatics and First Aid Su 9am-1pm June 11 $36/1 day Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR C AND AED
Standard First Aid with CPR-C provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid. In-depth topics include head/ spinal injuries, bone breaks, heart attack, stroke, burns, and other medical emergencies. All first aid courses offered through PARC comply with Section 23 of the Child Care Licensing Regulation of Community Care and Assisted Living Act. Instructor: Vital Aquatics and First Aid Sa/Su 9am-5pm June 24 & 25 $120/2 days Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
CPR LEVEL C AND AED
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge needed to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing, or circulatory emergencies. Awareness of the risk factors that contribute to heart disease and the purpose of an automated external defibrillator (AED) will also be covered. Instructor: Vital Aquatics and First Aid Sa 9am-5pm June 24 $52/1 day Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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Fitness & Wellness HOLISTIC FITNESS – MODERATE TO VIGOROUS WALKING GROUP 16 yrs+
Spark the change & kick start spring by creating new healthy habits. This fun, 7-week-long program includes setting goals, tracking your heart rate, positive affirmations & follow through. Each session will include a 25-minute hike and a 20-minute walk. Bring a good pair of running shoes, comfortable clothing, rain jacket & water bottle. *No class April 17 or May 22. Instructor: Tanja Akerman M/Tu/Th 12:00pm–12:45pm April 3 – April 27 $22/11 sessions M/Tu/Th 12:00pm–12:45pm May 1 – June 15 $40/20 sessions Location: Mouat Park, Main Entrance
CRAZY FOR UKULELE 2 15 yrs+ Intermediate level. This level 2 class is designed for all those ukulele players who have previous experience or have completed level 1. Level 2 will focus on building folk, country and pop repertoire, both in accompaniment and playing melody. We will also learn new major and minor Scales, arpeggios and intervals, two and three part arrangements, new chord progressions as well as a study and review of the baritone and tenor ukuleles. *Ukuleles available for rent or purchase upon request. Song materials provided. Guitars are also welcome as a second instrument. Instructor: Lloyd English W 7:15pm-8:15pm May 3 – June 14 $75/7 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
HOLISTIC FITNESS –VIGOROUS HIKING GROUP 16 yrs+
Exercising in nature gives you more energy & is grounding. This group will help you create new lifestyle changes. We provide support along the way, so it’s easy to succeed. This 7-week program includes setting goals, tracking your heart rate, positive affirmations & follow through. Bring a good pair of running shoes, comfortable clothing, rain jacket & water bottle. *No class April 17 or May 22. Instructor: Tanja Akerman M/W 5:15pm–6:15pm April 3 – April 26 $14 - both classes 7 sessions M/W 6:30pm–7:30pm April 3 – April 26 $16/7 sessions Tu/Th 1pm-2pm April 4 – April 27 $16/8 sessions Tu/Th 5:15pm-6:15pm May 2 – June 15 $28/14 sessions Location: Mt. Erskine, Trustees Trail Entrance (Top of Juniper Place)
TANJA AKERMAN I am: A wife, mom, dog owner, Salt Spring Resident for 36 years, business owner and green smoothie “queen”. Guilty for: Reading two or three books at a time. Addicted to: Racer back tank tops and flavoured coffee. What I teach: Fun, safe, outdoor walking and hiking programs for all abilities and ages. My programs are here to get people engaged and moving. Just being in nature improves moods and reduces stress. “Create a new habit if you’re ready for change, take the challenge. You’re worth it.” Something I’ve learnt: The law of attraction really works. One of my Goals: To share my love of active living with others through outdoor exercise and teach proactive health.
Music CRAZY FOR UKULELE 1 15 yrs+ Beginner level. The ukulele invites us all to have fun, play, sing and learn about music at the same time. This class will cover music fundamentals including chords, melodies, folk song repertoire, rhythm, improvisation and all with an emphasis on actually making music! *Ukuleles available for rent or purchase upon request. Song materials provided. Instructor: Lloyd English W 6pm-7:00pm May 3 – June 14 $75/7 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
General Interest INTERIOR DESIGN BASICS 16yrs+
This workshop is geared towards anyone who is planning an interior design or home staging project. Students will learn simple techniques for successful space planning, colours and paint choices, basic upgrading made easy, staying within budget, staging for top cash sales, talking to contractors and more. Jeannette has a degree in Interior Design and has worked as a designer for both commercial and residential spaces for 15 years. She has also just finished designing and building her own house and studio. Instructor: Jeannette Sirois Th 7pm–9pm May 25 – June 8 $60/3 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
MAC COMPUTERS 101 16 yrs+
Build your digital literacy, learn how to master your Mac and IOS devices, and be safe on the internet. We will cover basic to intermediate skills, and allow plenty of time to have your questions answered. The four classes will focus on: 1) Computer basics, files, hardware and software, 2) Backups, installing, maintenance, 3) Internet and social media, and 4) Security procedures. It’s recommended you bring your own laptop or tablet. Instructor: Wreford Miller Th 6:30pm-8:00pm April 27 – May 18 $80/4 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
AWAKENING THE HEART 18 yrs+
This is a group healing practice where we move through heart centering meditations and set intentions for healing ourselves within our community. Unburden with the sound of the rattle and experience soul reconnection and deep healing from the Reiki and Shaman drums being played over and around you. Instructor: Jennifer Regular F 7pm–8:30pm May 19 $25/1 class Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
HOMEOPATHY FOR NEW PARENTS
Becoming a new parent is a huge transition - and learning a little about homeopathy can be reassuring to know that many of your baby’s ailments can be resolved naturally, safely and quickly! In this class, we will explore how to use homeopathic remedies safely and effectively at home, for common complaints that can come up in the first two years of life. Instructor: Karin Beviere Su 10am-12:30pm June 4 $25/1 class Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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Personal Development LEARN TO SPEAK JAPANESE 1 16 yrs+
Come and learn useful Japanese phrases, vocabulary and some basic grammar. This course is ideal for people who would like to visit Japan, who have an interest in the culture and for families who host Japanese exchange students. Instructor: Shinobu Murata Tu 5:30pm-7:00pm May 2 – May 30 $120/5 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
LEARN TO SPEAK JAPANESE 2 16 yrs+
Learning a new language will stimulate your understanding of other world cultures. This course will focus on basic daily conversation and communication practice with native Japanese speakers. This course is ideal for people who have a minimal knowledge of Japanese or have completed Learn to Speak Japanese 1. Instructor: Shinobu Murata Tu 7:30pm-9pm May 2 – May 30 $120/5 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH 1 16yrs+
This is an introductory course. No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. Students will learn some basic structures and vocabulary to help them express themselves in everyday situations: introductions, likes and dislikes, basic personal information, asking questions and buying items. We will also cover some grammar basics: gender and number, present tense, sentence structure and pronunciation. The focus will be on communication. Instructor: Nuria Belastegui, PhD Th 6pm-7:30pm April 27 – May 25 $120/5 classes Location: Gulf Islands Secondary School Classroom S113 – 232 Rainbow Rd.
LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH 2 16yrs+
This course will be suitable for people who have a basic knowledge of Spanish — gender and number, the present tense and basic verbs, expressing likes and dislikes, asking and answering questions, making plans etc. As in the introductory course, the focus will be on oral communication. The students will have the opportunity to revise and practice what they already know, while at the same time adding more vocabulary and expressions to their repertoire. New grammatical items may include the future tense and the past tense, depending on the group. Instructor: Nuria Belastegui, PhD Th 6pm-7:30pm June 1 – June 29 $120/5 classes Location: Gulf Islands Secondary School Classroom S113 – 232 Rainbow Rd.
CAMPS: Pre-registration is required Registrations cannot be done at the time of drop off. Pre-registration is available online until 11:30pm the night before. *This information applies to all PARC camps unless otherwise noted. Online: www.crd.bc.ca/ssiprograms By Phone: 250-537-4448 In Person: CRD/PARC Office Mon. to Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm
Camps FRIDAY ADVENTURE CAMP 5-12yrs
Stay active this Spring at this Friday Adventure Camp! This actionpacked camp will introduce you to different games, creative arts, community sports, expeditions and visits to local professional workshops. Daily Details can be found on our website and at the PARC office. Campers 5 years of age who have completed Kindergarten can register for Friday Adventure Camps. Pre-registration is required. Please ensure your child has appropriate clothes for the weather, snacks, lunch and water bottle. *Watch for pool days! F 8:30am-3:30pm April 7 Do the Hop! $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm April 28 Royal for a Day (pool day) $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm May 5 Mad Scientist $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm May 12 Inventor’s Workshop $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm May 19 Into the Wild (pool day) $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm June 2 Mystery Tour $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm June 9 Bike Rally $34/day F 8:30am-3:30pm June 16 A bugs Life (pool day) $34/day Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
CAMP COLOSSAL DAY CAMP 5-12yrs
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Fill your summer with daily adventures at Camp Colossal! Each day will be spent participating in new activities, exploring the island, learning about our local environment and swimming at the pool. Participants will get opportunities to play games, conduct experiments, learn about nature and world cultures, create art, problem solving and leadership skills. Campers 11 and 12 years old will have special opportunities to take on extra leadership roles at camp. At the end of June, a detailed schedule will be available on our website and at the PARC office. Pre-registration is required. *No camp August 7 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 3 – July 7 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 10 – July 14 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 17 – July 21 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 24 – July 28 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 31 – Aug 4 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 8 – Aug 11 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 14 – Aug 18 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 21 – Aug 25 $32/day M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 28 – Sept 1 $32/day Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
AFTER HOURS CAMP 5-12yrs Need extended care? Here it is! This After Hours Camp is an extension of Camp Colossal and the Off Island Adventure Camp. Participants will enjoy a variety of games, art and outdoor activities. This camp runs the same days as Camp Colossal. Preregistration is required. M-F 3:30pm-5pm July 3-July 7 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm July 10 – July 14 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm July 17 – July 21 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm July 24 – July 28 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm July 31 – Aug 4 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm Aug 8 – Aug 11 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm Aug 14 – Aug 18 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm Aug 21 – Aug 25 $5/day M-F 3:30pm-5pm Aug 28 – Sept 1 $5/day Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.
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OFF ISLAND ADVENTURE CAMP 6-12yrs
Off-island days are limited to 18 participants so register early to ensure your spot! Off island adventures may include: the Cowichan Pool, Transfer Beach, Shaw Discovery Centre, Minigolf, Parksville and the Chemainus Theatre. At the end of June, a detailed schedule will be available on our website and at the PARC office. Pre-registration is required and due to ferry travel, participants must be on time. W 8:15am-4:15pm July 5 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm July 12 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm July 19 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm July 26 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm Aug 2 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm Aug 9 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm Aug 16 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm Aug 23 $39/day W 8:15am-4:15pm Aug 30 $39/day Location: Pick up and drop off at Portlock Park by the tire swing.
PRESCHOOL MINI CAMP 3-5yrs
Big fun for little people! This five-day camp will include storytime, sharing, creative arts, games, introductory sports and more. We will fill your little camper’s morning with activities, imagination and creative play. Please bring snacks, water, outdoor clothes and prepare for fun! A detailed schedule will be available on our website and at the PARC office at the end of June. Pre-registration is required. Limited space is available so register early to ensure your spot. M-F 9am-12pm July 10 - July 14 $89/week M-F 9am-12pm July 24 – July 28 $89/week M-F 9am-12pm Aug 14 – Aug 18 $89/week M-F 9am-12pm Aug 28 – Sept 1 $89/week Location: Portlock Park Picnic Shelter – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd
H2O ADVENTURE CAMP 7-12yrs This half-day camp is full of aquatic activities. Each day will include a swimming lesson (not a Swimkids lesson), supervised free time and an introduction to a new water sport like diving, snorkeling, water polo, underwater hockey and more. Swimmers must be comfortable swimming in deep water without a life jacket. Please bring snacks, water and outdoor clothing for playground activities. Pre-registration is necessary. Registration may close one week before start date. M-F 1pm-4:30pm July 17 - July 21 $98/week M-F 1pm-4:30pm Aug 21 – Aug 25 $98/week Location: Rainbow Road Indoor Pool – 262 Rainbow Rd. OCEAN ADVENTURES DAY CAMP 12-18 yrs PARC is excited to work with Salt Spring Adventure Co Ltd. to offer a brand new summer camp for teens. SSAC’s highly qualified guides will create awareness around our local environment and ecology, provide avenues for learning and self-discovery and help participants develop kayak and paddle boarding skills. This fiveday course covers: water safety, kayaking skills, risk assessment, rescues, kayaking trips to local islands, stand up paddle, hiking and participation in a marine exploration zodiac boat tour. Qualifying participants will leave the course with their Paddle Canada Basics Certification for kayaking and paddle boarding. Pre-registration is necessary. Registration may close one week before start date. M-F 8:30am-4:30pm July 17 – July 21 $700/week M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 14 – Aug 18 $700/week Location: Salt Spring Adventure Co Ltd. - #7-126 Upper Ganges Rd. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
SURVIVAL ADVENTURES DAY CAMP 10-16 yrs
This is your chance to learn how to survive and thrive in our wilderness. This program draws from ancient and modern ecological wisdom to encourage each person to become fully connected to the natural world. Through mentorship by highly qualified guides, participants will engage in activities that enhance problem-solving skills, full sensory engagement and wildlife knowledge. This course will include: outdoor safety, carving, bird watching, journal making, animal tracking and identification, plant identification and edible food gathering, shelter building, fire building safety. PARC is excited to be working with Salt Spring Adventure Co Ltd. to offer this brand new outdoor survival summer camp. Pre-registration is necessary. Registration may close one week before start date. M-F 8:30am-4:30pm July 24 – July 28 $500/week M-F 8:30am-4:30pm July 31 – Aug 4 $500/week Location: Salt Spring Adventure Co Ltd. - #7-126 Upper Ganges Rd.
KID’S TABLE 10-14 yrs
Farm, cook, eat! This new camp will focus on cooking, and learning about food from around the world and where our food comes from. Out of the kitchen, participants will visit and learn about our local food producers and farms and tour a grocery store. In the kitchen, both fundamental and cultural recipes will be taught along with food handling and safety, knife skills and healthy eating practices. Pre-registration is necessary. Registration may close one week before start date. M-F 10am-3:30pm Aug. 21-25 $180/week Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School-Home Ec. Room – 120 Rainbow Rd.
School Age StoryWalk®
StoryWalk is an exciting program designed to bring literacy and the outdoors together for both children and adults to enjoy. On the third Friday of every month, between 10am and 6pm, follow a story from the Library, through Mouat Park, to the Rainbow Road Pool. Each month a new book will be introduced along with a special activity or author. School groups and daycares are welcome; please contact Children’s Librarian Nikky McCarvill at nmccarvill@ saltspringlibrary.com if your group will be attending. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This self-led program is brought to you by Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation and the Salt Spring Island Public Library. Fridays 10am–5pm April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15 FREE Location: Start at the Salt Spring Public Library and end at Rainbow Road Indoor Pool.
MADD EDIBLE SCIENCE 10-14 yrs Hey kids…come and spend a few hours with Paula and learn all about changing a liquid into an edible, stretchy, yummy cheese! Paula will show you how to make homemade Mozzarella cheese plus you’ll learn about chemistry, history and so much more! Includes a kit to make 4 lbs of mozzarella at home with your family. Instructor: Paula Maddison Su 10:30am–12pm June 4 $50/1 class Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School-Home Ec. Room – 120 Rainbow Rd BABYSITTING SAFETY 11-15 yrs
This course is designed for youth who want to become a certified babysitter. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. There is also a large component on first aid training. Instructor: Chelsea Harris Fr/Sa 10am-2pm June 16 & 17 $64/2 classes Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Programs Early Bird/Masters
What a great way to start your day! The pool is set up in standard layout with a fast, medium and slow lane and a wider lane for those leisure swimmers.
Lap & Leisure
A nice way to break up your day. The pool is set up in standard layout with a fast, medium and slow lane and a wider lane for those leisure swimmers.
Adult & Youth
This time is set aside for older folks who would like to enjoy the pool with older people. It is also a great time for our high school PE classes to use the pool.
Everyone Welcome
Everyone is welcome to come down and enjoy the pool during this time. There will be a lane open for those who would like to swim lengths and all the toys will be available for those who would like to play around.
Evening Lengths
This is a fantastic way to end your day. Come on down and enjoy the hot tub and soak your day away. The pool is set up in standard layout with a fast, medium and slow lane and a wider lane for those leisure swimmers.
Friday Night Madness
For the younger set (12 and up) --- great music, great times. Try out the foosball table.
Sunday Toonie Swim
Swim for 4 hours for just two dollars. This is a perfect time for families to enjoy the pool. All the toys are available and there is space to swim lengths as well.
Water Fitness Classes
It is a proven fact that exercising in water is a great way to increase the resistance on your body as you move, yet it’s easy on the joints since the buoyancy takes a lot of the weight. There is also an increase in the calories burned because your body is losing heat while in the water. Add these factors onto a great workout directed by one of our certified instructors and you will feel the difference right away. Rainbow Road Indoor Pool offers a selection of aquafit classes to suit everyone’s needs.
Energizer
This fun and upbeat class will challenge you to work hard in shallow or deep water. The instructor will guide you through a number of exercises which will help with your strength, flexibility and fitness.
Aqualite Just like the name says a gentle, low-intensity exercise. Great if you are just starting out, have joint problems, or are recovering from an injury. Nooners
Less intense than the morning Energizer session, this class is specifically for those looking for more strength and stretching. An instructor leads the group through a number of exercises designed to get your blood flowing and your muscles moving.
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Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Programs cont. Red Cross Swim Kids
(6 – 13+ years old)
Preschool 2 At this level, the instructor will focus on getting the head wet, assisted front and back floats, and kicking feet in the water.
Swim Kids 1 Swimmers develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and swim 5 metres.
Preschool 3 These swimmers will work on front and back floats and moving through the water with a swimming action. They will swim in deep water and jump off the edge of the pool and return to the side.
Swim Kids 2 Swimmers learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep-water activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres continuously.
Preschool 4 At this level, the swimmers will learn to swim 5 metres on their front and back. They will also jump into deep water, learn about propulsion and the importance of swimming with a buddy.
Swim Kids 3 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with flutter kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a PFD in deep water, float in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously.
Swimming Lesson Schedule – only need Spring and Summer classes but they only had a PDF of all of it. Are you able to cut out what you need?
Swim Kids 4 Swimmers learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (10m), work on flutter kick on back, perform kneeling dive, introduction to sculling and swim 25 metres (1 length) continuously. Swim Kids 5 Swimmers develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50 metres (2 lengths) continuously. Swim Kids 6 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (25m), learn elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread water in deep water, perform front dive, and swim 75 metres (3 lengths) continuously. Swim Kids 7 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn front scull, perform whip kick on front and dolphin kick, learn stride entry and swim 150 metres (6 lengths) continuously. Swim Kids 8 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75m) and elementary back stroke (25m), learn breast stroke (15m), learn eggbeater/tread water, perform feet-first surface dive and standing shallow dive, and swim 300 metres ( 12 lengths) continuously. Swim Kids 9 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (25m), learn sidestroke kick, perform head-first surface dive, and swim 400 (16 lengths) metres continuously. Swim Kids 10 Swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100m), elementary back stroke (50m) and breast stroke (50m), learn sidestroke (25m), perform dolphin kick (vertical), learn feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim, and swim 500 (20 lengths) metres continuously.
Lesson Descriptions
Preschool (3 – 6 years old)
Preschool 1 This level is for children who have never had lessons before. The instructor will focus on getting in and out of the water safely, blowing bubbles, getting the face wet and moving through the water. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Pool Guidelines for Children
All children under the age of 7 years must be with an adult in the pool. There must be 1 adult to every 2 children under the age of 7 years, and they must be kept within arms reach, or they will be required to wear a lifejacket in the pool. Swimming abilities are up to the discretion of the Lifeguards on duty. Weak swimmers may also be asked to put on a lifejacket.
JIM RADDYSH Position: General Manager - Rainbow Road Indoor Pool. Hobbies: Making music, sailing, skiing/ snowboarding, hiking, cooking and sharing my time with family and friends. Guilty for: Devoting my life to keeping the folks around me safe. Something I have learned: Love yourself. You know you are on Salt Spring when: Cars stop to allow you to cross the street even if you are not at a cross walk. Ambitions: To continue to be an active contributing member of Salt Spring.
connor may Position: Lifeguard and Swim instructor at Rainbow Road Indoor Pool. Hobbies: Soccer, cooking and music. Guilty for: Buying snacks from the vending machine. Something I’ve learned: How to think on my feet, analyze situations and come up with a solution. You know you’re on Salt Spring when: You see a bumper sticker with a goat pooping off a roof. Ambitions: To become a Journeyman Electrician and travel the world. S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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Bronze Star
August 28th – 31th Age 11-13 $135 This Lifesaving Society program is an opportunity for preteens to get a taste of lifeguarding. This course will help you develop your rescue skills, fitness abilities, first aid and leadership skills before taking your Bronze Medallion. Location: Rainbow Road Indoor Pool
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Swimming abilities are up to the discretion of the Lifeguards on duty. Weak swimmers may also be asked to put on a lifejacket.
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· Mother’s Day Swim – May 14 · Indoor Pool Birthday Bash – June 18 · 7th Annual Father’s Day Triathlon – June 18 · Salt Spring Swim Meet – July 14-16 · Ice Cream Sandwich Day – Aug. 4 APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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Wanted! Summer Camp Volunteers 15+ Can’t decide what to get your friends and family for a present? Get them a
Gift Card!!
Gift cards can be used for any PARC or Pool programs. Purchase in person at the Rainbow Road Indoor Pool.
Are you looking for a way to stay active, have fun and gain valuable experience this summer? PARC is looking for youth volunteers to help with a variety of preschool and school age camps this summer. Volunteers gain valuable experience to help with future employment and confidence building. Email kmackay@crd.bc.ca if you are interested.
PARC IS ACTIVELY RECRUITING PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS & CONTRACTORS FOR PROGRAM DELIVERY IN 2017-2018. Complete our Program Proposal form at www.crd.bc.ca/ssirec
vacation Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Gabriola, Galiano and Saturna are the most popular Gulf Islands and offer daily ferries from both Vancouver and Victoria. Offering a variety of activities and services to the visitor these islands are all well known for their unique character, natural beauty and tranquility. Bring your friends and family to explore the rocky shores of these islands, kayaking the waters between them, or simply browsing through the local craft markets.
Enjoy our island paradise!
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Saturday, April 29, 2017 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Farmer’s Institute tion: Free!
• FireSmart (SSI Fire/Rescue) • Safe Boating (SSI RCM SAR) • CPR (BCAS) • ShakeOut BC • Outdoor Survival Training (SSI SAR) • Preparedness - Grab N’ Go, Disaster First Aid, Pets in an Emergency, Emergency Support Services, POD, Mass Notification Systems (SSIEP)
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DEVELOP BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
Ann McPhee, Certified Trainer
CERTIFIED NADOI & MENTOR TRAINER WITH ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR COLLEGE
Complete program white belt to black belt. Operating consistently for over thirty years. Kids classes, adult classes, covering self defense, forms or kata, sparring, kickboxing, kobudo (traditional Okinawan weapons), grappling, full body workout with a continuing focus on basics. • Dog obedience training, owner counseling • Group & puppy classes, private lessons & behaviour counseling • Show handling also available
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If you are planning an event in a park, don’t forget you need a Park Use Permit from PARC! Apply online for your permit at
www.crd.bc.ca/ssiprograms Ongoing
Market in the Park www.crd.bc.ca Meet artists, food producers, musicians and locals at our lively Market in the Park. An Island tradition that draws visitors from near and far. Takes place in Centennial Park on Saturdays, April 1 through October 28, 2017, 9 am-4 pm. ArtCraft www.ssartscouncil.com June 9 to September 17, 2017, open daily 10 am – 5 pm. Enjoy the very best art and craft created by artists and artisans of the Southern Gulf Islands. ArtCraft offers a wide selection of exquisite works ranging from paintings, wood-turned bowls, felted wool, silk scarves, ceramics, baskets, jewelry, soaps and greeting cards. 250 537 0899 | info@ssartscouncil.com Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers Market
www.saltspringtuesdaymarket.com The SSTFM is a food-only market that specializes in authentic, local, fresh and seasonal product. The SSTFM offers a range of vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, herbs, nuts, flowers, cheese, baked goods, vinegar, jams and more. Join us. Meet your farmer. Enjoy the taste of local food. Takes place in Centennial Park on Tuesdays, June to October.
April Salt Spring Blooms in April 2017
Easter Long Weekend marks the start of a fun-filled month of activities for the entire family. Salt Spring will burst with a variety of events including studio tours & art shows, garden tours, Earth Day Celebrations, the Annual Japanese Garden Society’s Blossom Festival and culinary treats with wine tasting and shopping at the island’s famous Saturday Market. Many of the activities are free! See www.saltspringchamber.com information on events. Chamber of Commerce | 250 537 4223
Easter Arts Show www.ssartscouncil.com April 14 to 23, 2017. Salt Spring Arts Council hosts the annual Fine Art and gallery season kick-off exhibit and event. This year’s feature exhibit at historic Mahon Hall is titled ‘Body of Work’, a group show of figurative works by local artists. During the 10-day festival, SSAC and partners host workshops, artist talks, dialogues, and interactive events. 250 537 0899 Annual SSI Garden Club Plant Sale
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Salt Spring Earth Day Festival
April 23, 2017 10am to 5pm. An annual clean up and community celebration held in April in Centennial Park. Listen to great live music, participate in activities, and see inspiring and informative displays from non-profit groups and businesses.
May MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY In May 2002 the World Health Organization created a global Move for Health Day to promote physical activity. British Columbians from all walks of life get involved in hundreds of activities hosted by their local parks & recreation departments, communities, schools and workplaces.
Salt Spring PARC Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt From May 1st to 10th, participate in challenges throughout different PARC facilities, trails, parks and beaches. Prizes will be awarded for participation in the challenges. The wrap up party will be at Rainbow Road Indoor Pool on May 10.
The scavenger hunt list will be available at the PARC office, Rainbow Road Pool, CRD website, our Facebook page and on the Salt Spring Exchange May 1.
www.crd.bc.ca/saltspring www.facebook.com/SSIPARC
Ruckle Park Family Farm Day
www.ruckleheritagefarm.com May 7, 2017 10am-3pm. Ruckle Heritage Farm hosts a heritage day of demonstrations of old style farming and practices such as churning butter, spinning & weaving, horse plowing and tractor plowing. A great day for the whole family.
Mother’s Day Swim
What better way to enjoy the day with Mom and the family! Bring your Mom to the pool for the Annual Mother’s Day Swim on May 14, 2017.
JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Sunday May 21, 2017 9am-1pm This is a twist on the old garage sale. Load up your trunks and sell your “stuff” from the back of your vehicle or table. You bring the “junk” and we will bring the people. Just drive up and sell! Vendors will be assigned one parking spot to park with room in front to set up a table or small booth. $10 per parking spot. Limited space, must pre-register. Tables are available to rent for an additional $10. Location: Rainbow Road Pool parking lot.
Round Salt Spring Sailing Race
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FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS May continued around Salt Spring is held every May long weekend. Participants circumnavigate Salt Spring Island as fast or slow as the wind will take them. A beautiful display of boats sails down Ganges Harbour at the start of the race. An exhilarating event for participants! See website for more details.
Salt Spring Challenge Cup
May 20-22, 2017. Watch soccer at its best. This adult tournament, with teams from all over B.C., takes place on the May long weekend on various fields on the Island. Malcolm Legg | 250 537 4970
Sparkfest
www.swova.org Support SWOVA at the 8th year of Sparkfest, usually held in late May. This event is a fundraiser for ‘Pass It On’, one of SWOVA’s many youth projects. Pass It On youth participants will share their stories and talents, and there will be lots of entertainment, speakers and a silent auction. Every penny raised goes towards running the Pass It On program. See website for more info.
June Rotary Crab Fest - 2nd Annual
Sunday, July 2, 2017, 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Ultimate west coast experience - a delicious dinner featuring local Dungeness Crab, baked potato, salads and accompaniments. Enjoy live music throughout the evening. Enhance your meal with wine, cider, local beer or soft drinks. $40.00 per ticket - contact us at 250-538-0079 for tickets at Rotary Marine Park in downtown Ganges.
Third Annual Tour Des Iles Festival
www.gulfislands.org June 23- 25, 2017. Third Annual Tour Des Iles Festival is once again coming to the five large Southern Gulf Islands. Celebrate Canada 150. Three days of local music, art exhibits, recreational activities and natural beauty interconnected by passenger-only small boat ferry service.
July Canada Day
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1st. Events held all day in various locations in Ganges ending with a fireworks display over the harbour at dusk. Watch for more details.
Arts and Nature Festival
www.saltspringconservancy.ca July 1 & 2, 2017. Connecting community with nature to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Salt Spring Conservancy hosts music, performers, dancing and eco-educational events for all ages. Event runs 10am - 4 pm at the Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve, 265 Blackburn Road. See website for more details. 16
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www.saltspringconservancy.ca August 7, 2017. Connecting community with nature to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Salt Spring Conservancy hosts music, performers, dancing and eco-educational events for all ages. Event runs 3-9 pm at the Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve, 265 Blackburn Road. See website for more details.
September Salt Spring Island Fall Fair
www.ssifi.org/fall-fair September 16 & 17, 2017. One of the biggest events of the year on Salt Spring Island is the annual Fall Fair, held at the Farmers’ Institute Grounds at 351 Rainbow Road, just outside the village of Ganges. The two-day fair attracts thousands of visitors who attend to see award-winning displays of fruit and vegetables, prize-winning livestock and riding exhibitions by local equestrians. Round trip bus service by donation, pickup at Visitor Centre.
Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) 2017
http://saltspringartprize.ca/ Walk into historic Mahon Hall on Salt Spring Island on Friday, September 22 and you will find yourself in a gallery space featuring national art works of the highest calibre. Over 50 Canadian visual artists will have their works on display with an opportunity to win awards of up to $30,000. The winners, chosen by a blind jury, will be announced on October 21. The 2017 show runs from September 22 to October 22. For more information, please visit website.
Salt Spring Pride
www.glossi.org September 8-10, 2017. Come and join the LGBTQ community in our annual PRIDE event, held the weekend of September 8th. See website for more event details.
Terry Fox Run
www.terryfox.org Sunday, September 24, 2017. This is a non-competitive, all inclusive, family oriented activity where participants can run, walk, blade or bike (no dogs pls), all in support of cancer research. Register and pledge online at www.terryfox.org. No entry fee and no minimum pledge. Registration at 10:00am, run/walk at 11:00. For more information, please contact Janine Fernandes-Hayden at 250-537-8314 or janinefernandeshayden@gmail.com.
October Salt Spring Island Apple Festival
www.saltspringapplefestival.org Sunday, Oct 1, 2017 9am to 5pm. The 18th Annual Apple Festival is an incredible little community event, attracting about 1500 apple lovers, celebrating the apples (and food) of Salt Spring Island and connecting you with the farms and farmers that produce this very special diversity of tasty, healthy food. Come and join us! APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE Arts Associations and Facilities ArtSpring
www.artspring.ca ArtSpring is a community performing and visual arts facility, owned and operated by the Island Arts Centre Society (IACS). Shows range from ArtSpring Presents (multi-genre professional performance series), to presentations by Salt Spring theatre, choral and dance ensembles, to Met Opera and Bolshoi Ballet broadcasts, to gallery exhibits and events. Cicela Månsson, Executive and Artistic Director 250 537 2125 | info@artspring.ca
Swing Dance
Beginners always welcome, lessons scheduled through the year. Dance to Big Band and ‘50s-’60s rock n’ roll. Wendy Hartnett | 250 537 4118 I w_hartnett@hotmail.com
Witch Dance Salt Spring
A group dancing the Wolfshager Hexenbrut Theatrical Dance. Facebook - Witch Dance Salt Spring. Kathy Weisner I 250 537 5058
Salt Spring Arts Council
www.ssartscouncil.com The Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC) supports and promotes the arts through education, advocacy and collaboration. SSAC delivers numerous programs to enhance the vibrancy of our community: ArtCraft and WinterCraft exhibits, Artist in the Class, Workshops on the Rock, Summer Showcases, Easter Art Exhibit, Salt Spring National Art Prize, Artists in Residence, Grants and Awards, and community cultural events throughout the year. SSAC operates historic Mahon Hall in Ganges. 250 537 0899 | info@ssartscouncil.com
Salt Spring Studio Tour
www.saltspringstudiotour.com Our self-guided tour of 28 studios is a great way to see the island at your own pace. All studios are open from May to October and some studios year round. For individual days and hours check map or website. Free map available on BC Ferries and at the Visitor Centre in Ganges. saltspringstudiotour@gmail.com
Dance Classes & Instructors Antler Ridge Dance Studio
An open space full of possibilities for stimulating, inspiring and sourcing movement creation. Facebook – antler ridge dance. Robbyn Scott, movement artist | 250 653 4088 antlerridgedance@gmail.com
ArtSpring
www.artspring.ca Workshops throughout the year taught by visiting dance companies. 250 537 2125 | info@artspring.ca
Children’s Dance Workshop
www.kristenlewis.ca Ongoing Creative and Contemporary Dance classes for ages 3-13. Holistic, Child-Centered dance education. March Break and Summer Camps. Kristen Lewis | 250 537 4480 | info@kristenlewis.ca
DANCE Argentine Tango - Por El Amor Del Tango
Facebook: Por El Amor Del Tango- Salt Spring Island Welcoming all dancers, experienced and beginners to the beautiful embrace of tango. ssi.tango@gmail.com
Salty Wheels Square Dance
www.region1.squaredance.bc.ca Dancing runs from the end of September to the beginning of May. New dancer lessons available. Alan & Marilynne Cunningham | 250 537 5356 almarcun@telus.net GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Dance Temple
www.dancetemplesaltspring.com All ages/walks of life. Conscious Dance Ritual for those who want to explore their creativity through movement in a safe space. Guided warm-up, free flow dancing. Facilitators, soundscapes and musical guests vary. Mondays and Thursdays. See website for location and times.
Gulf Islands School of the Performing Arts (GISPA) – Youth
www.gispa.ca GISPA offers advanced education in Music, Dance and Theatre for students in grades 9-12. GISPA is a school within Gulf Islands Secondary School. Please send in your expressions of interest and questions. Jason Donaldson | 250 537 9944 I jdonaldson@sd64.bc.ca S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE Dance Classes & Instructors continued Instructor – Dance - Qigong
www.naomijason.com Dance instructor, artist and movement therapist. Naomi Jason | 250 653 9498 | nomers4@yahoo.com
Lobby Dance
Want to be a Lobby Dancer? Performances in ArtSpring lobby and other locations on the island. Anna Haltrecht | 250 537 5681 | anna@bonesforever.com
Rainwood Dance Studio
www.rainwooddancestudio.com Our experienced and creative teaching staff are eager to share their passion for dance with you. We are very excited to offer Ballet, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre, Flamenco, Tap and Hip Hop classes. rainwoodproject@gmail.com
SOCIAL PARTNER DANCE
Enjoy dancing in Standard & Latin styles. Modern Line dancing too. Newcomers always welcome. Experience success in Night Club 2 Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep or Cha Cha. Contact us for current class info. Facebook - BallroomDance Salt Spring Kathy Weisner | 250 537 5058 ballroomdancess@gmail.com
Music Groups & Associations Bandemonium Music Society
www.bandemonium.org Two vibrant community bands offering opportunities for woodwind, brass and percussion players of all ages to develop skills, enjoy music and perform. Salt Spring Concert Band performs classic and contemporary wind ensemble music. Swing Shift Big Band plays latin and swing music at dances and concerts. Salt Spring Concert Band I Dawn Hage dawnhagemusic@hotmail.com Swing Shift Big Band I Derrick Milton I dsmilton@telus.net General I info@bandemonium.org
Fiddleworks Community Development Society
www.fiddleworks.ca We aim to foster community through music, celebration and education; to create and implement educational programs which use music to develop leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, and life skills (such as our summer music camps!), and to provide accessible, affordable music education for children and adults. Contact by website. 18
Orchestra 101 for Strings
Orchestra 101 is a training ensemble for the orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello and bass. The group is coached by cellist Paula Kiffner. It is designed for adult amateur string players. Carol Wright | 250 537 5982 | kiffwright@shaw.ca
Pipers & Drummers Association
Putting the “Fun” back in ‘Funerals’. Hire one Piper or the Whole Band. For any occasion: Weddings, Funerals, Birthdays or just to annoy the neighbours. Doug Fraser | 250 537 7748 I totemtot@telus.net
Salt Spring Folk Club
www.saltspringfolkclub.com Group of volunteers that provide the structure for folk singing friends and performers to gather on Salt Spring Island. Fulford Hall is home to the Salt Spring Folk Club and hosts some of the finest musicians folk music has to offer. See website for details.
Salt Spring Singers
www.saltspringsingers.ca Meet weekly to sing under the guidance of a skilled director. Concerts are presented twice a year. Romy Chapman | 250 537 0055 | saltspringsingers@gmail.com
UBUNTU Community Song Circle
Safe and fun environment. Learn rounds and chants from many traditions and play with harmony. All voices welcome. SSI Wellness on Hereford Avenue. Barbara Slater | 250 653 4186 | barbaramarie@telus.net
Viva Chorale! Choir
www.vivachoralesaltspring.com We are a non-auditioned community adult choir. To be a member of the choir, you only need to be able to sing tunefully, attend weekly rehearsals faithfully and have a willingness to learn with gusto. Choir Director: Caroni Young | vivachoralessi@gmail.com
Music Lessons See PARC programs on page 7 for: • Crazy for Ukulele 1 15 yrs+ • Crazy for Ukulele 2 15 yrs+
Acoustic Planet - all instruments
“Whatever You Need to Stay in Tunes” ALL AGES WELCOME All levels/All instruments; voice lessons, rentals, music/video recording studio, workshops & repairs. 250 537 9668 | 127 Rainbow Rd | acousticplanet@shaw.ca
B Natural School of Piano
Melissa Grace Kodaly and Chris Kodaly, ARCT 250 537 5131 | melissagrace@shaw.ca APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE Dream Deep Music
ooamcouat.com Piano, Voice, Harp, Music Theory, Performance Skills & Sound Therapy. Offering a holistic approach to making music for all ages and all levels. Innovative teaching methods rooted in technique, anchored in self-awareness, and inspiring joy. Oona McOuat I 250 537 2088 I oonasong@yahoo.com
Gulf Islands School of the Performing Arts (GISPA) – Youth
www.gispa.ca See listing under Dance Classes & Instructors
Island Winds Music Studio
We offer private lessons for ages 5 to adult (piano, singing, woodwinds). Wendy Milton, Mus. Bac., B. Ed. 250 537 4654 | islandwinds@telus.net
Piano Lessons
Kim Benson | 250 538 5522 | pkbenson@telus.net
Piano Lessons
All levels welcome. Ganges studio location. Lynn Regan | 250 537 9551 | lynnar@shaw.ca
Piano Lessons
I am looking for music students to share my love of music with. I have experience teaching piano and theory. BMus and ARCT (RCM). Experience the joy of playing the piano! Sierra | little_teapot1@yahoo.com
Gulf Islands School of the Performing Arts (GISPA) – Youth
www.gispa.ca See listing under Dance Classes & Instructors
Readers’ Theatre
A group of people who act with their voices. Meet every Monday at 10am to read plays, poetry or prose and perform publicly once or twice a year. Salt Spring Seniors Centre at 379 Lower Ganges Rd. Murray Shoolbraid | 250 537 5432
Salt Spring Community Theatre
A non-profit society dedicated to the advancement of community amateur theatre. We welcome all newcomers of whatever interests and experience, to share their skills with us and to enjoy every aspect of playmaking. Susan Walker I 250-537-4507 I sueonsaltspring@gmail.com
Stagecoach School for the Performing Arts Society
www.stagecoachtheatre.ca StageCoach is a Non-Profit Society offering after-school and Friday programs in the performing arts for youth ages 5+. The programs run from September through April, culminating in an Annual Show. Please see website for current programs. 250 538 7494 | admin@stagecoachtheatre.ca
Ukulele for Beginners
Have fun learning positioning, basic chords, & strums. Build a song repertoire of your choice. Teresa Waters | 778 354 1019 | hiwaters@shaw.ca
Vesuvius Music Studios
www.vesuviusmusicstudios.com Lessons for all ages. More details on website. Diana English | 250 222 0224 | dianaenglish@shaw.ca Lloyd English | 250 537 1064 | lloydenglish@shaw.ca
Theatre /Dramatic Arts Active PASS Productions
A performers’ collective doing productions in drama, comedy, and music. Workshops in Theatre Arts are also held periodically in specific areas of interest. Lynda Jensen | 250 537 4168
Fritz Cinema
www.thefritz.ca Up to date cinema with surround sound and digital projection. Open Friday to Tuesday year round and 7 days a week in July & August. Show times 250 537 4656 | thefritz@hotmail.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Fabric Art Groups Island Comfort Quilts
Providing comfort quilts free of charge to any islander with a life-threatening illness or injury. To request a quilt for someone, volunteer your time or to make a donation, please contact us. 250 537 5302 | islandcomfortquilts@shaw.ca
Salt Spring Weavers & Spinners Guild
www.saltspringweaversandspinners.com Our guild meets regularly to share and learn together. We have a varied program with workshops and presentations on weaving and spinning, as well as knitting. See our website for dates. Janet Rothwell | 250 537 7606 | jamnut5591@hotmail.com
Stitch Dimension Quilt Guild
Members meet monthly. Projects may include mystery quilts, sampler quilts or quilt challenges; demonstrations of quilting and other fiber art techniques; and community projects. All skill levels welcome. Janet Rothwell | 250 537 7606 | stitchdimension@gmail.com S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE Fabric Art Instruction Felt Making Workshops & Private Felting and Textile Courses
www.ulriekebenner.com Ulrieke Benner – Art You Wear in Felt & Silk 250 537 1723 | ulrieke@ulriekebenner.com
NUNO Felting Workshops
www.saltspringfiberadventures.com Please see website for listings for the Felt Workshops Laurie teaches, both locally and internationally. She holds her Annual Summer Felt Retreat on S.S.I. at Beaver Point Hall. Her workshops include painting felted scarves with dyes, jazzy felt bags, blocking sculptural hats and seamless garment construction. Laurie Steffler Feltscapes Design | lauriesteffler@gmail.com
NUNO Felting Workshops
www.judithdios.com Specializing in hand-painted “watercolour” nuno felting with 3dimensional surface effects. See website for workshop options and current schedule. Judith Dios | 250 221 0944 | jd@judithdios.com
Mudpuppy Studios
www.mudpuppyacademy.ca Children’s sewing classes and day camps, no experience required. Francine Hampson-Reid | 778 353 3600
SAORI Salt Spring Weaving Studio
www.saorisaltspring.com SAORI Freestyle Weaving classes, workshops and retreats. Terri Bibby | 250 537 8813 | saltspringweaving@gmail.com
Visual Art Groups Salt Spring Basketry Guild
Salt Spring Photography Club
www.ssphotog.ca Open to anyone, beginner to expert, who loves photography and lives on Salt Spring. We offer constructive learning of the artistic and technical aspects of photography; learning from each other through supportive sharing of images and camaraderie are the core motivations of the Club. The Club meets monthly and sponsors two shows per year, a mentoring program and ongoing seasonal slide shows at Harbour House, Lady Minto Hospital waiting rooms, SS Coffee Co. Cafe, TJ Beans, the Fritz Cinema and the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Centre. Wendy Rosier | 250 653 4034 | ask@ssphotog.ca
Salt Spring Potters Guild
www.saltspringpottersguild.com A group of potters, at all levels of development from beginners to production potters, artist potters and sculptors, organize monthly meetings for mutual support and to hold workshops. President: Kathleen Horsdal
Visual Art Instruction See PARC programs on page 6 for: • Calligraphy, 16 yrs+ • Realistic Drawing with Graphite and Charcoal, 16 yrs+
Workshops on the Rock (WOR)
www.ssartscouncil.com/workshops-on-the-rock/ Salt Spring Arts Council presents art specific educational opportunities for children, youth and adults through Workshops on the Rock. “At Large’” Workshops are promoted year round with the WOR brochure. “In House” Workshops are hosted at Mahon Hall in Jan/Feb/March with weekend & after school workshops in a variety of visual and creative arts. 250 538 8447 | wor@ssartscouncil.com
Artists’ Studio (South SS Seniors)
A supportive, but not instructional, group meeting Fridays 12:304:00pm in the Seniors’ Building at the south end of Fulford Hall.
www.ssibasketryguild.com The Salt Spring Basketry Guild is a group of basket makers (of all levels) and collectors who meet regularly. Guild activities include learning about basketry materials and techniques, having speakers and social activities, organizing exhibits of members’ work. New members welcome. facebook.com/ssibasketryguild I contact@ssibasketryguild.ca
www.artbygillian.com Explore the world of expressive drawing, abstraction, composition & critique and working in a series. Gillian McConnell | 250 537 4439 | gillian@artbygillian.com
Salt Spring Painters Guild
www.joancarrigan.com Offering ongoing workshops for all levels. Joan Carrigan | 250 538 1877 | info@joancarrigan.com
ssipaintersguild.ca The Painters Guild offers a range of activities once a week, including workshops, drawing sessions, printmaking, plein air, shows, and fellowship. Anyone who has a desire to draw and paint is welcome to become a member. To join the Painters Guild simply visit the website to register. Judy Nurse | 250 537 2293 I ssipg@hotmail.com 20
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CREATIVE BY NATURE ART STUDIO
www.creativebynature.org Quiet Mind Art with Earth & Heart. Learn to paint for joy and connection. Youth & adult classes year round. Call or email to learn more. Lisa Lipsett I 250 537 9785 I lisa@creativebynature.org APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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Fine Jewellery Workshops
www.martinus-gold.com Martinus Studio – Gallery. Located at #5-121 McPhillips Ave. Martin Ebbers | 250 538 1730 | ask@martinus-gold.com
Glass Classes
www.theglassfoundry.com A variety of Glass Classes for kids, teens and adults. Includes sand casting, kiln casting, fusing, dichroic jewellery making, and etching. Mark Lauckner | 250 537 9200 | info@theglassfoundry.com
Non-Toxic Oil Painting Lessons
Private or group lessons for all levels, absolute beginners with no arts experience, to advanced painters in other media wanting an introduction to non-toxic oil painting. No solvents, no fumes. Learn mixing paints, colour choices, composition, various techniques. Facebook: Terri Reid Studios I terrireidstudios@gmail.com 778 353 0014
Pastel and Beginner Drawing Workshops
www.gailsibley.com Gail Sibley | 778 440 3131 | gailsibley@shaw.ca
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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE Twig Furniture
www.artfulbodger.ca Small groups make their own classic bent back twig chair (and accessories, time permitting) to take home and enjoy. Bill Simpson | 250 537 2229 artfulbodger@shaw.ca
POTTERY
Communication & Literacy See PARC programs on page 8 for: • Haiku, 16 yrs+ • Learn to Speak Japanese 1,16 yrs+ • Learn to Speak Japanese 2,16 yrs+ • Learn to Speak Spanish 1,16 yrs+ • Learn to Speak Spanish 2,16 yrs+
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Art By Harrison
www.artbyharrison.com Clay Camps and Private sessions (all ages). Lots of decorative options including raku and smoke fire. Tracy Harrison | 250 537 6568 | tracy@artbyharrison.com
Pottery Lessons
www.juliemackinnonceramics.com Work from slab and wheel thrown forms with lots of decorating. Weekend workshops available, beginner through advanced. Julie MacKinnon | 250 537 2100
Pottery Lessons
Pat Webber | 250 537 8871 | jwebber@saltspring.com
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www.saltspring.bc.libraries.coop 129 McPhillips Avenue Open Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, large print books, audiobooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, and free computer and internet access. Offers meeting spaces for large and small groups. Wide array of community events including book launches and art talks, bridge club, book club, private tech tutoring, tech café, and children’s story time. 250 537 4666 | info@saltspringlibrary.com
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Language lessons Lisa (Yu Chun) Maude | 250 930 0902
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Paths to Authentic Writing
www.lorrainegane.com Paths to Authentic Writing and Publishing. Manuscript development and editing by Lorraine Gane. See website for more information. Lorraine Gane | info@lorrainegane.com
Spanish
All ages and all levels, individual or group. You can learn Spanish too, in a fun and relaxed way adapted to your needs. I also translate documents from English or French to Spanish and vice versa. Me llamo Adiel Pantoja 250 653 4027.
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community groups and RESOURCES
Centre for Child Honouring
www.childhonouring.org Child Honouring is a philosophy—a vision, an organizing principle, and a way of life—the children-first way of sustainability. Activities include education, communication and awareness, and innovation through creating dialogues and forums. 250 931 3190 | info@childhonouring.org
CFUW SSI
www.cfuwssi.ca Canadian Federation of University Women Salt Spring Island (CFUW SSI) advocates higher education and support for women and children. Bursaries/scholarships provided locally and overseas to disadvantaged students. We have special interest groups for members and monthly meetings featuring excellent speakers. Janet Smith | 250 931 1235 | info@cfuwssi.ca
Chamber of Commerce & Salt Spring Tourism
www.saltspringchamber.com www.saltspringtourism.com The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce, established in 1948, is a not-for-profit organization representing 300 business owners and individuals on the island. We seek to create and maintain a prosperous environment for business and skills development, by advocating enhancement of the island’s economic viability and sustainability. In addition to supporting the needs of local businesses, we manage Salt Spring Tourism and operate the Visitor Information Centre in Ganges Village. Janet Clouston | 250 537 4223 I chamber@saltspringchamber.com
Death Café
www.deathcafe.com Join JayaLynda Cole and other Salt Spring Hospice facilitators for a conversation about death where even humour and light heartedness can emerge. All are welcome. Anna Haltrecht I 250 537 5681 I anna@bonesforever.com
Gays & Lesbians of Salt Spring Island (GLOSSI )
www.glossi.org GLOSSI is a social and educational society formed to provide fellowship, bridge-building, advocacy and information sharing. info@glossi.org
Island Comfort Quilts
Our goal is to provide a comfort quilt, free of charge, to any islander with a life-threatening illness or injury. Our quilts are made of 100% cotton with a soft flannel backing & come with a convenient carry bag. To request a quilt for someone, to volunteer your time or to make a donation of material or cash, please email or phone. Annual quilting bee is held each year in March on a Sunday. 107 Castle Cross Rd | 250 537 5302 | islandcomfortquilts@shaw.ca 24
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Island Pathways
www.islandpathways.ca We advocate and educate for safe active transportation options on Salt Spring Island and for better regional connections. We work in partnership with other groups and agencies. We rely on our dedicated volunteers for many tasks, especially the planning and construction of pathways and occasional large events such as Velo Village 2012. We work with Partners Creating Pathways, Bicycle Working Group, Helmets for Life, Heritage Map with Bike Routes, Bicycle Racks on Salt Spring Island, Special Events and Community Activities. Check out our brochure for a quick summary of our work. Brenda Guiled | 250 653 4722 | info@islandpathways.ca
Japanese Garden Society
www.saltspringjapanesegarden.com Creating Heiwa Garden in the Peace Park to be a place of unity and reconciliation, where the history of SS Japanese Canadian pioneers is acknowledged. We organize the Annual Blossom Festival and concerts. As a volunteer organization, we provide tax receipts for donations. Sheryl Taylor-Munro | 250 537 4716 info@saltspringjapanesegarden.com
Lions Club
Islanders help us by supporting the Lions Club activities and events year after year. We invite you to join us and participate in our activities which make our community a better place to live. 250 537 2000 | lionsdirectory@telus.net | www.sslions.com
OAP (Old Age Pensioners)
Meets at Fulford Hall. See also South SS Seniors. Victoria Woodman I 250 653 2053 I vkekman@shaw.ca
Rotary Club
Rotarians are diverse business and professional leaders who take an active role in their communities while greatly enriching their personal and professional lives. www.saltspringislandrotary.org
Royal Canadian Legion
www.saltspringbr92.com/contacts.html Non-profit organization in support of many needs. Servicing veterans, peace keepers, their families and our community. Legion and Ladies Auxiliary membership invited and welcomed from the whole community- no military association required to join. www.saltspringlegionbr92.com | legionbr92@shaw.ca
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community groups and RESOURCES Salt Spring Community Services Society
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca We are a charitable organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting individuals, families and communities. We provide a broad range of services and supports to the Southern Gulf Island communities including the Food Bank, Emergency Shelter, Family Place, Recycling Depot, Seniors’ Wellness, Core Inn Youth Centre, FETCH (For Everything That’s Community Health). 250 537 9971 | connect@ssics.ca
Salt Spring Island Foundation
www.ssifoundation.ca The Salt Spring Island Foundation aims to inspire philanthropy in support of local charities for the enduring benefit of our community. Through carefully stewarded endowment funds and a responsive granting program, the Foundation helps to build and support Salt Spring charitable organizations and serves as a catalyst for community partnerships and initiatives. Solely funded by donations and bequests, the Foundation has contributed over $1.8 million to island charities. Kisae Petersen | 250 537 8305 | kisae@ssifoundation.ca
Salt Spring Hospice Society
www.saltspringhospice.org Salt Spring Hospice is a non-profit organization supporting individuals and their families at the end of life and through bereavement. We also assist with Advance Care planning. Our services are provided without charge, however, we do accept donations in support of Hospice. office@saltspringhospice.org | 250 537 2770 129 Hereford Avenue
Salt Spring Literacy
www.saltspringliteracy.org We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy on Salt Spring. We provide volunteer tutors in the elementary schools and for adult learners in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language and computer literacy. Volunteers welcome. 250 537 9717 | coordinator@saltspringliteracy.org
Salt Spring Parks and Recreation (PARC)
www.crd.bc.ca PARC is responsible for the establishment, ongoing operation and maintenance of all community parks, PARC athletic fields and tennis courts, public trails, and waterfront parks on Salt Spring. PARC is also responsible for recreation programming, Rainbow Road Indoor Pool, Hart Memorial Disc Golf Course in Mouat Park and the Market in the Park. Contact for information on trails, water access, playing fields and public spaces. 250 537 4448 | ssiparc@crd.bc.ca
Salt Spring Island Women’s Institute
Women’s Institute is a local, provincial, national and international organization that promotes women, families and communities. Find us selling homemade pies at the Fall Fair and Applefest! That’s how we raise funds to donate to several local charities. We meet monthly and new members are enthusiastically welcomed, whether you bake pies or not. Come and share in our friendship and help us make a difference. Lisa Dahling, VP | 250 653 9123 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Salt Spring Seniors Services Society
A drop-in centre and volunteer outreach program for seniors. SS Seniors offers: drives to appointments, weekly Thursday luncheons, caregivers program, monthly programs, active learning, meditation, Friday coffee, mahjong, art, choir, bridge and chess. 379 Lower Ganges Road | 250 537 4604
Salt Spring SPCA
www.spca.bc.ca/saltspring www.bcpetsearch.com 540 Lower Ganges Road, behind Gulf Islands Vet Clinic. Our services include adoption of cats, emergency fostering, rescue and treatment of domestic and farm animals. Our programs include by-donation spay/neuter/identification fund to assist low-income residents. We also run a seasonal doggie daycare service at the Saturday Market and hold many fundraisers. For animal welfare concerns and reporting please call 1-855-622-7722. Manager: Blythe MacDonald | 250 537 2123 | saltspring@spca.bc.ca
Shrine Club #39 Gulf Islands
www.shriners.bc.ca Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. If you hold the title of Master Mason in Freemasonry, you qualify and are invited. Doug Wellington | 250 537 5655
Seniors Wellness
129 Hereford Avenue. Seniors’ Wellness, operated by Salt Spring Island Community Services, offers Seniors’ Peer Counselling, Health Education workshops and the Better at Home Program. Better at Home provides non-medical supports to assist seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own home and stay connected with their community. 250 537 4607 | seniors@ssics.ca
South Salt Spring Seniors
(BCOAPO Branch # 170) The Seniors Centre at the south end of Fulford Hall, for 50+, welcomes you to our various activities held throughout the week, social events and informational meetings, held on the last Wednesday of each month. Programs include: Artists Studio, Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Chair Yoga, Coffee & Crafts, Nia and Seniorfit. Victoria Woodman I 250 653 2053 I vkekman@shaw.ca
Transition Salt Spring Society http://transitionsaltspring.ning.com Transition Salt Spring Society (TSS) is a volunteer run, not-forprofit Society. We incubate and support community initiatives for resilience including locally-produced food, sustainable energy and water supplies, waste-management, and protecting our natural environment. Visit website for local event calendar, to donate and to sign up for our newsletter. transitionsaltspring@gmail.com Volunteer and Community Resources
www.vcrsaltspring.org VCR is a volunteer hub and center for organizational support and education. We link volunteers and organizations to resources and opportunities within the not-for-profit community. Visit our website for more information. admin@vcrsaltspring.org | 250 931 0039 S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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FOOD and FARMING
See PARC programs on pages 6 & 9 for: • Learn to Make Parmesan, 15 yrs+ • Learn to Make Mozzarella, 15 yrs+ • Madd Edible Science, 10-14 yrs+
Community Services People’s Roots Program
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca Food security program and services run by Salt Spring Community Services. Contact for details. 250 537 9971 | connect@ssics.ca
Cooking – Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca
Italian cooking classes. Max | 250 537 8588
EcoReality Co-op
www.ecoreality.org The Ecoreality Ecovillage is 43 acres in the Fulford valley. They are working to be a model of co-operative, sustainable land habitation and land use and features public outreach and education as included goals. See website for more information. Jan Steinman | 250 653 2024 | info@ecoreality.org
Foxglove Farm’s Centre for Arts, Ecology & Agriculture
www.foxglovefarmbc.ca The Centre was established to demonstrate and interpret the vital connections between farming, land stewardship, food, the arts and community wellbeing. 250 931 5336 | programs@foxglovefarmbc.ca
Island Natural Growers
www.cog.ca/chapters/island-natural-growers/ Island Natural Growers (ING) is committed to supporting and building organic food production on Salt Spring. Our ongoing projects include Seedy Saturday and the Local Organic Food Guide. Anne Macey | 250 537 5511 | annemacey@shaw.ca
Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust Society
www.ssifarmlandtrust.org A charitable society that promotes agriculture and acquiring agricultural land. Develops and maintains the Shaw Family Community Gardens at the Burgoyne Valley Community Farm, 2232 Fulford Ganges Road. Allotment garden plots and acreage available for rental. 250 537 5302 | ssifarmlandtrust@shaw.ca
Salt Spring Island Garden Club
www.ssigardenclub.com Encourages local gardeners by sponsoring speakers on all aspects of horticulture. Educational workshops, garden tours, monthly newsletter, plant sales, lending library, parlour shows and mentor gardeners. Leslie DeAthe | 250 537 0884
Seedy Saturday
Seedy Saturday is a public event that brings together home gardeners, seed savers, native plant collectors, agriculture conservation groups, and community gardeners as well as local seed companies that sell open-pollinated varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers, grains and herbs. See: Island Natural Growers.
Transition Salt Spring Society
http://transitionsaltspring.ning.com Transition Salt Spring Society (TSS) is a volunteer run, not-forprofit society. We incubate and support community initiatives for resilience including locally-produced food, sustainable energy and water supplies, waste-management, and protecting our natural environment. Visit website for local event calendar, to donate and to sign up for our newsletter. transitionsaltspring@gmail.com
Salt Spring Abattoir
www.saltspringabattoir.ca A community facility to provide custom slaughter service for red meat and poultry. Salt Spring Abattoir is a non-profit society. 778 354 1111
Salt Spring Island Beekeeping Club
Open to anyone interested in bees or beekeeping. Belinda Schroeder | 778 354 4846
Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute
www.ssifi.org The oldest Institute in BC. A volunteer organization that provides agriculturally oriented courses, runs the Fall Fair and encourages the preservation of Island heritage and community involvement in all projects. 250 537 4755 | ssifi@shaw.ca 26
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GENERAL INTEREST
Bingo
First and third Thursday of each month. All welcome at the Royal Canadian Legion’s Meaden Hall, 6:30pm. Jean Taylor | 250 537 1722 legionbr92@saltspring.com
Bittancourt Museum
www.ssifi.org On the Farmers’ Institute grounds. Travel back in time to the early 1900s Salt Spring style. Visit the summer kitchen, view the displays of antique firefighting equipment and cars. Admission is free, donations are welcome. Open July/August, Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm. Viewing during other months is by appointment. 250 537 4895 | ssifi@shaw.ca
Bridge at Salt Spring Senior Services Society
379 Lower Ganges Road Join us for Duplicate Bridge on Mondays at 6:45pm and Wednesdays at 1pm. Joan Byrne | 250 537 4581 George Laundry | 250 653 9095
Bridge (South SS Seniors)
Alternate Saturdays 1:30 pm in the Andersen Room at Fulford Hall. Ian & Jacqueline Thomas | 250 653 4653
Cornerstone Driving School
Students of all ages welcome who wish to learn to drive or to refresh and refine their skills. We offer training both on and off-island with two skilled and experienced instructors. Please call for rates and more information. Shirley Bunyan | 250 538 1733 cornerstonedrivingschool@yahoo.ca
Dog Trainer
Letitia Lane | letitialane@gmail.com
Dog Trainer
Puppies & adult dogs welcome (people too!) Sheri Standen | sheristanden@gmail.com
Dog Training Classes
Group classes and private lessons. Puppies and adult dogs. Certified trainer. Ann McPhee | 250 537 9505 trekhond@me.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Salt Spring Island Pet Friendly Website
www.saltspringpetfriendly.com Providing all the pet friendly information you need as an island pet owner or visitor including pet friendly beaches and hikes.
Family History Center
The Family History Center offers aid to those who want to research their family history. Ancestry.com and other premium genealogy sites are available for free. Yvonne Gibbon | 250 537 5400
Salt Spring Antique & Classic MOTOR Club
www.saltspringcarclub.com Open to all residents of SSI who own a classic or antique automobile. The club was founded in 2001 to promote friendship and help in the care, upkeep and restoration of antique and classic cars. Events for Members on and off Island. Annual Canada Day Show n’ Shine held July 1st. Marv Coulthard | 250 931 6766 marv@saltspringcarclub.com John Teagle | 250 537 9749 teagle46@gmail.com
SALT SPRING HISTORY & GHOST WALKS
www.islandghostwalks.com Embark on a frightfully fun and historically informative walk through Ganges harbor. ssi@islandghostwalks.com | 250 537 7827
Salt Spring Photography Club
www.ssphotog.ca Please see listing under Visual Arts.
Salt Spring Rod & Gun Club
www.saltspringislandrodandgunclub.ca Established in 1913 this facility includes: indoor 20 yard range for .22 and archery, trap shooting, 100 yard rifle range and 50 yard archery range. Archery, firearms and junior courses are available. Firearms disposal, legal advice and appraisals available as well. ssirodandgun@gmail.com
Salt Spring Island Historical Society and Archives
www.saltspringarchives.com We endeavor to preserve and stimulate interest in Salt Spring history. Our website showcases collections of historical photographs and documents. Inquire at the Archives office in the Library 250-537-4666 Ext 237. Frank Neumann | 250 537 5021 info@saltspringarchives.com
Salt Spring Island Chess Club
Chess players of all ages and experience welcome. Mondays 10am - 2pm and Tuesdays 6-8:00pm at the Seniors Centre. Ted Baldwinson | 250 537 2809 Conrad Koke | 250 537 1304
Salt Spring Island Amateur Radio Club
Amateur radio operators, or those interested in becoming hams, join us the first, second and fourth Friday at 10am at the EOC for coffee. Meetings every 3rd Friday at 10am at the EOC. Join our weekly net on 146.595mhz Wednesdays at 7pm. 250 537 2791
Salt Spring Model Railway Show
http://pkbenson.wix.com/railway We have both indoor and outdoor sections and we appeal to all ages. The show is interactive - visitors can operate the controls and drive the trains. 250 538 5520 | pkbenson@telus.net
Salt Spring Island Forum
www.saltspringforum.ca A charitable non-profit organization that brings world-class thinkers and leaders to Salt Spring for community discussion and democratic debate. The organization is committed to the sharing of ideas of national and global significance. The Forum offers an annual speaker series, salons for Forum members, conferences and more. saltspringforum@gmail.com S A LT S P R I N G I S L A N D L E I S U R E G U I D E
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HEALTH, FITNESS and WELLNESS FITNESS CLASSES See PARC programs on page 7 for: • Holistic fitness – Walking and Hiking Groups, 16 yrs+
EveryBODY Stretch/ EveryBODY Move
www.facebook.com/EveryBodyStretchAndMove EveryBODY Stretch and EveryBODY Move is a series of guided classes using the emotive tones of classical music to enhance and develop every stretch and movement. It is most popular with the 55 plus age group but it is open for EveryBODY! For class details contact: Catherine Bennett | 250 537 4441 | cdbennett53@gmail.com
Fit for Life
The exercises in this class are designed to 1) increase mobility while maintaining stability; and 2) improve strength, balance and flexibility. Music and exercises change monthly. Stability ball optional, but recommended. Betty-Lou Lake | 250 537 1638 | bettylou49@shaw.ca
Seven Stars-Tai Chi
All levels, Chen and Yang styles. Beginners course, principles, Yang short form. Applications, partner work, form postures, push hands, Da Lu, and Dance.Yang style long. Osman Phillips | 250 537 5667 | 7stars@cedarlanestudio.com
TAOIST TAI CHI®
The Taoist Tai Chi® arts are specifically designed to improve health. It can help with health conditions such as poor circulation, high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, joint immobility, respiratory problems, digestive disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis and many others. Stephanie Artz | 250 537 1721 | saltspringisland@taoist.org
Shal Friesen
Personal Trainer, Fascial Stretch Therapist, Fitness Instructor & Mobility Specialist. Focused on overcoming physical limitations to live a fuller life without daily pain, I offer a collection of services at the Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre, including group fitness classes and one on one services in fitness & bodywork. Passion.canuck@gmail.com
SynergyFit Personal Training
Certified Personal Trainer. In-home training available. Meeting clients’ fitness goals for 20+ years. Training the individual, couples, or groups. Boomerfit Classes offered – inspired co-ed workouts targeting the 50+ age group. Strive to reach your optimal fitness. Trisha Moroz-Barstead, BCRPA, ACE | 250 653 4656 trisha.synergyfit@gmail.com
Fitness Centres & Gyms North End Fitness
www.northendfitness.ca Open every day: aerobics, yoga, spin classes, weight circuit, free weights, cardio machines, full change rooms with showers, infrared sauna, child care (M-F), sunbeds, qualified trainers and non members welcome! 102 McPhillips Avenue 250 537 5217 | northendfitness@gmail.com
Yoga Celeste Mallett Jason Yoga
Certified yoga teacher, offers classes and private lessons for all ages. Celeste Mallett Jason | 250 537 2444 | info@gangesyogastudio.com
Chair Yoga (South SS Seniors)
Private Trainers DEBFIT® Salt Spring’s Personal Trainer
www.debfit.com Multi-certified trainer Deb Leblanc – helping Salt Spring Islanders get fit, lose weight and become more flexible since 2007! Personal Training, Private Weight Loss Retreats, Weight Loss Coaching & Eating Plans, Outdoor Bootcamps, TRX Training and Private yoga. Deb Leblanc | 778 557 8170 | deb@debfit.com
efektiv Fitness
www.efektivfitness.com A boot camp that is based on and that prepares you for the intense Tough Mudder obstacle circuit. Luc Blanchet | 250 538 7912 | efektivfitness@gmail.com
Gulf Island Athletic Training
2 - 1429 Fulford Ganges Rd. Sue Spencer I 250 930 0103
Leslie Barclay Personal Trainer
Personal trainer on Salt Spring Island since 1996. Customized programs to meet your personal needs; post rehab, general fitness, HIIT training, 3rd degree black belt in Karate, well versed in kickboxing. Leslie Barclay I lesonss@msn.com I 250 537 0040 28
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Class with Cate McEwen, in the Andersen Room at Fulford Hall. Cara Joy Hughes | 250 653 4710
Dorothy Price Yoga
www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com Certified yoga teacher: Offers drop-in classes and private lessons for all ages/abilities; and rejuvenating yoga retreats on Salt Spring Island, Tofino, Spain, and Italy. Dorothy Price | 250 537 7675 I dorothy@santosha-yoga-retreats.com
Gatehouse Yoga
www.stowellakefarm.com Weekly classes – yoga, meditation and more. Wellness retreats and workshops also available. Call for details. Liz Young | 250 653 4308 | info@stowellakefarm.com
The Nest Hot Yoga
www.thenesthotyoga.com We offer drop-in and series based yoga classes in a hot or warm room. A variety of certified teachers lead Moksha-inspired, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Yang Yin and Yogassage classes. All levels of experience are welcome. Individual and group private lessons available. Sarah-Jane Smith | 250 537 6638 | thenesthotyoga@gmail.com
North End Yoga
On-going yoga asana/ heart and breath/meditation focused at Cats Pajamas Dance Studio, St. Mary Lake. Laurie Steffler | 250 537 5250 | lauriesteffler@gmail.com APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
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HEALTH, FITNESS and WELLNESS RAINBOW KIDS YOGA
www.saltspringkids.com We offer Salt Spring kids, ages 2-12 yrs, a place to have fun, get creative and learn how to take care of their growing bodies. Kaeli Y. | 250 537 7827 I kmy321@gmail.com
Rogue Yoga
www.rogueyoga.ca Ganges. Weekly hatha yoga classes, all levels, for adults, children and seniors. Private or group lessons. Certified instructor. Kristen Lewis | 250 537 4480 | info@rogueyoga.ca
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga
www.saltspringcentre.com SSCY is a working yoga community established in 1981, with weekly public offerings including Satsang, Kirtan, a variety of Yoga Asana classes and Ayurvedic treatments. Yoga retreats, accredited teacher training programs and rental facilities available. 250 537 2326 | yoga@saltspringcentre.com
Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre
The central hub for all things wellness on the rock. Home to an extensive online practitioner directory, low cost Acupuncture/Bodywork Clinics, Integrative health sessions including Massage/Esthetics/Holistic Therapies, Fitness Studio, Personal Trainers, Two Studios with Yoga and Dance Fitness, Infrared Warm Yoga and special events. 120 Hereford Avenue | 1 250 900 1125 | info@ssiwellness.com
Shannon Cowan Family Yoga
www.shannoncowan.com Kundalini yoga, prenatal yoga, Lamaze-certified childbirth education. Shannon Cowan | 250 653 4867 I shannoncowanyoga@gmail.com
Dream Deep Music
www.oonamcouat.com Gentle and intuitive individual interactive sound therapy sessions promoting relaxation, clarity, and well-being. Oona McOuat | 250 537 2088 | oonasong@yahoo.com
Education in Herbal Medicine & Homeopathy
www.seraphinacapranos.com Alchemy of Herbal Medicine. See website for more details. Seraphina Capranos | 250 537 0602 | info@seraphinacapranos.com
Karin Beviere, Practitioner and Educator of Homeopathic Medicine
Offering consultations, classes and kits as well as alternatives to vaccination. Karin Beviere | 250 537 4728
SMARTSOMATICS© Classes
www.smartsomatics.shawwebspace.ca Gentle exercises that help you reduce pain and stress, combined with a type of bio-feedback. KOH practitioner and treatments. Nelly Kostelijk | 250 537 2056 | smartsomatics@shaw.ca
SOUL*AR Excursions
www.soularexcursions.wordpress.com Journey into the soul of you, your wellness destination. Discover the freedom of being you and living life more joyously in mind, body and spirit. This innovative approach sources energies while guiding your relationships with form, flow and function and in turn allows a refinement paradigm that is “more thoroughly effective” to create lasting change than the current fix it for me modal. Petra Otten | 250 538 7775 | soularmind@icloud.com
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Seniors’ Gentle Chair Yoga
Geared for seniors with mobility challenges. Limited space, please call ahead to reserve a spot. $5 drop in fee per session. Donna Regen | 250 537 8340 | manager@heritageplace.info
Do You Want to Sell Your House This Year?
Yoga - Physiotherapy
www.spacetoremember.com Brett Wearne | 250 538 0924 | brettwearne@gmail.com
With home prices recovering and interest rates still low, now is a good time to list. Low interest rates are your friend…and buyers know that rock-bottom mortgages can’t last forever! Houses tend to sell faster in spring and summer largely in part due to families wanting to be settled before the new school year begins.
Mind & Body
Don’t change a thing -
ANNA HALTRECHT - MINDFUL LIVING
Don’t just list your home—market it.
www.bonesforever.com Offering innovative movement classes and private sessions, including Feldenkrais® and Pilates mat classes & reformer sessions. Also teaches classes for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. Anna Haltrecht I 250 537 5681 I anna@bonesforever.com
CRYSTAL SINGING BOWL, SACRED GONG, AND DEEP DRUM MEDITATION & HEALING
www.TeronWolf.com Join Teron and Melissa for an inspiring evening of Meditation & Healing with 14 Crystal Singing Bowls, the Sacred Gong, or Deep Drum. Settle into our welcoming meditation room, and drift into stillness as the gentle sounds of these restorative vibrations carry you away. Rest. Listen. Be nurtured. Be renewed. Teron Wolf | 250.886.6393 | teron@teronwolf.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Before making any changes, renovating or even painting, give me a call. I can help you assess what needs to be done to have your home market ready quickly. We will need to develop your marketing plan. People are doing so much more research ahead of time. Today’s buyers are demanding. They are savvier about market dynamics and data and want to see houses on their own schedule.
Don’t “test” the market -
Price it right! Pricing is very important these days. Pricing right will create the traffic needed, also in the first week a listing goes on the market, it gets approximately four times as many visits as a month later. One dilemma sellers may face is whether to buy a new place at the same time. Buy a new place with the contingency of selling can be difficult and stressful. In general I would say it’s better to sell before you buy—there’s nothing worse than having to carry two mortgages at once when it is not affordable. There are plenty of options when selling including the possibility you may be able to rent your house from the buyer for a few months or finding a short-term rental.
Call Paul
for a free home evaluation.
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Duncan Realty
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SUMMER CAMPS
AFTER HOURS CAMP 5-12 yrs See PARC Programs on page 8 CAMP COLOSSAL DAY CAMP 5-12 yrs
See PARC Programs on page 8.
H20 ADVENTURE CAMP 7-12 yrs
SUMMER READING CLUB: SALT SPRING ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
6-11 yrs http://saltspring.bclibrary.ca 129 McPhillips Avenue Reading club for readers ages 6-11 250 537 4666 | info@saltspringlibrary.com
See PARC Programs on page 9.
OCEAN ADVENTURES DAY CAMP 12-18 yrs
See PARC Programs on page 9.
MUDPUPPY STUDIOS SUMMER CAMPS 8+ yrs
OFF-ISLAND ADVENTURE CAMP 5-12 yrs
www.mudpuppyacademy.ca Mudpuppy Studios offers Sewing Day Camps to Kids starting at 8 years old and up. Learn to make your own clothes using a sewing machine and learn to press using an iron in a small class school. For more details please visit website or call. Francine Hampson-Reid | 778 353- 600
See PARC Programs on page 9.
PRESCHOOL MINI CAMP 3-5 yrs
See PARC Programs on page 9.
SURVIVAL ADVENTURES DAY CAMP 10-16 yrs
See PARC Programs on page 9.
KID’S TABLE 9-12 yrs See PARC Programs on page 8. SALT SPRING SAILING CLUB 5-18 yrs
www.saltspringsailing.ca Hosting a variety of sailing classes this summer for Adults, Youth and Children. Adult classes are one week long and offered in the evenings. Youth programs for ages 8-18yrs range from one to two weeks and are full days. Children’s Wet Feet courses for children ages 5-7 are offered in both the morning and afternoon. For more details and to register, visit their website. racing@saltspringsailing.ca
GULF ISLANDS CENTRE FOR ECOLOGICAL LEARNING 6-12 yrs
(GICEL) - Summer Earth Education Programs www.gicel.ca GICEL is an ecological exploration program connecting young people with nature using the unique ecosystems of the spectacular southern Gulf Islands. This summer’s program will run July 10-14 and 17-21. Children learn through a blend of naturebased artistic, musical and dramatic activities. saltspring@gicel.ca
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ENCHANTED ECOLOGY CAMPS
8-10 yrs www.facebook.com/EnchantedEcology Resilient, creative, and connected to the natural world. This summer girls ages 8-10 will explore the healing power of plants at Green Faerie Camp. Activities include wild crafting to herbology, making potions to lotions, music, games, and a whole lot of fun. Oona McOuat | 250 537 2088 oonasong@yahoo.com
SALT SPRING ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER CAMP 5-12 yrs
http://saltspring.bc.libraries.coop/ The library holds an annual free weeklong summer camp in July. This fun camp includes games, crafts, a visit from The Traveling Puppet Show, and fun summer reading activities. Register at the library information desk in late June. 250 537 4666 | info@saltspringlibrary.com
ISLAND ESCAPADES ADVENTURE CAMPS 8-12 yrs
www.Islandescapades.com www.adventurecampbc.ca Wilderness Adventure Camps since 1991! These unique, small-group youth camps focus on fun, personal growth and skill aquisition in an outdoor environment. Day camps for ages 8-12; one & two week overnight Kayak and Surf camps for ages 12-18; Duke of Edinburgh accredited expeditions. 250 537 2571 or 1 888 KAYAK escapades@ saltspring.com
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SOCCERTRON 3-12 yrs www.soccertron.com Are your children looking for a fun way to improve their soccer skills this summer? Try Soccertron, a camp that delivers a quality training and skill building along with a ton of fun! Trained coaches have planned each session based on themed skills that the coaches target for development. These programs are for ages 3-12 years. For more information and to register on-line visit the website or email soccertron@live.ca BASELINE TENNIS CAMPS 7-13 yrs Offering tennis camps for ages 7 up to 13 years old. Small class size ratio of children to instructor Marianne Banman, who has been playing and coaching tennis for many years. These camps are designed to teach skills, build experience and improve confidence while having fun. Email baselinetennis@ telus.net for how to register, fees, and more information on how to secure your child’s spot. Registration deadline is May 30. SALT SPRING FIDDLE CAMP 5+ yrs www.fiddleworks.ca Fiddleworks 18th annual fiddle camp, but for so much more than fiddle! Join us in July for a week of learning, community and celebration at beautiful Stowel Lake Farm with Genticorum and 15 other world class instructors. Fiddle, guitar, voice, cello, bass, percussion, mandolin, piano, banjo, art, and dance. info@fiddleworks.ca APRIL 5, 2017 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND PROGRAMS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT See PARC programs on page 6 for: • Workplace Emergency First Aid • Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED • Recertification Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED • CPR-C and AED • Recertification CPR-C and AED • Emergency First Aid
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
www.bbbsvictoria.com Volunteers in our in-school mentoring program spend 1 hour/ week with a student at Salt Spring or Fernwood Elementary during school hours. Help a child build their self-esteem, social skills and self-confidence. No experience necessary. Just be a friend. Visit bbbsvictoria.com for details. Christina Penhale | christina.penhale@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
Gulf Island New Beginnings
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca Salt Spring Community Services’ vocational rehabilitation program. 250 537 9971 I connect@ssics.ca
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is the “Fitness Club of the Mind”. By joining and attending regularly we improve our communication and leadership skills. Christin Boyd | 250 537 0747
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
Early Learning for Families (ELF) Strong Start Centres
Program provides a free quality learning environment for adults and their young children, ages birth to five. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities, including stories, music and art at our centres. This program operates at three elementary schools, see details below.
Fulford Elementary 8:15-11:15am M - Th 250 653 9223
Family Place
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca 120 Park Drive. Family Place is a resource and drop-in centre for parents and caregivers and their children ages 0-6. Programs include Stay and Play Drop-In, Dad N’ Me Pancake Breakfast every Saturday as well as ongoing parent education and skills development programs. Laundry, internet, clothing exchange and toy lending library available to families in attendance. All Family Place programs are free. 250 537 9176 | familyplace@ssics.ca
Parent Child Mother Goose
Fernwood Elementary 8:30-11:30am M 12:30-3:30pm Th 250 537 9332
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca An interactive parent participation singing and rhyme program for children ages 0-6. The program runs several times a year at Fernwood Elementary and Fulford Elementary. Johanna Stiver I 250 537 9176 familyplace@ssics.ca
Salt Spring Elementary 8:30-11:30am M - Th 250 537 9928
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Lions Club Directory
www.sslions.com Local phone book and general island resource guide published annually by The Lions Club of Salt Spring Island.
Salt Spring Island EXCHANGE
www.saltspringexchange.com Community listings on a website with a variety of local interests, events and buy/sell postings.
Salt Spring Senior Services Society
Salt Spring Island Parks & Recreation Commission (PARC)
www.crd.bc.ca/saltspring PARC is your contact for information on all things ‘recreation’ – programs, community groups, trails, water accesses, playing fields and public spaces on Salt Spring Island. PARC produces the Salt Spring Leisure Guide together with the Driftwood – in print and online. Call or email our office to be included in the next edition. 3 times a year - December, April and August. Facebook: facebook.com/ssiparc 250 537 4448 | ssiparc@crd.bc.ca
Gulf Islands Driftwood
www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com 328 Lower Ganges Road Community newspaper featuring local news, entertainment news, sports, events calendar and classifieds. In print and online. 250 537 9933 | news@gulfislandsdriftwood.com
The Islands Marketplace
www.islandsmarketplace.com The Gulf Islands Free Buy and Sell Publication, published biweekly. Stories, News, Events Calendar & Entertainment plus FREE CLASSIFIEDS. In print and online. Sandi Poystila, Publisher | 250 537 2905 freeads@islandsmarketplace.com
A resource information, drop-in centre and volunteer outreach program for seniors. 250 537 4604 | saltspringseniors@shaw.ca
Salty Fish Bowl
www.saltyfishbowl.com Community magazine – everything but the news. Salt Spring stories, events, entertainment and classified. In print and online.
Visitor Information Centre
www.saltspringtourism.com 121 Lower Ganges Road For locals and visitors alike, you’ll find a wealth of information about Salt Spring as well as British Columbia. Our volunteers are here to help you. 250 537 5252 visitorcentre@saltspringchamber.com
Volunteer and Community Resources
Salt Spring Society (VCR) www.vcrsaltspring.org VCR’s website provides information to help people find meaningful volunteer experiences. VCR provides links to resources within the not-for-profit community. VCR also provides organizational support, collaboration, resources and education for organizations. Visit the website today. 250 221 0078 | admin@vcrsaltspring.org
Island Tides
www.islandtides.com Independent regional newspaper. West coast news, views and enterprise. In print and online. 250 216 2267 | islandtides@islandtides.com
Salt Spring Island Public Library
www.saltspring.bc.libraries.coop 129 McPhillips Avenue. Open Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm. Collections of fiction and non-fiction books, large print books, audiobooks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, and free computer and internet access. Community events including book launches and art talks, bridge club, book club, private tech tutoring, tech café, and children’s story time. Meeting space for groups large and small. 250 537 4666 | info@saltspringlibrary.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
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RENTAL FACILITIES
Hart Bradley Memorial Hall – (Lions Hall)
Beautiful log building close to town, lots of parking, great for any events, seating capacity of 90, covered outdoor deck. Bookings | 250 537 2000 | sslions@telus.net
Mahon Hall
www.ssartscouncil.com Community Hall with stage. Basic theatre lighting available for rental. Accommodates 200 standing. Available Mid-September through May. Bookings | 250 537 0899 | info@ssartscouncil.com
All Saints By the Sea Anglican Church
Upper hall and lower hall. Bookings | 250 537 2171 | ssanglican@shaw.ca
ArtSpring
www.artspring.ca Includes a 5,200 square foot exhibition/multipurpose area and a 6,600 square foot, 265-seat theatre. Bookings | 250 537 2125 | info@artspring.ca
Beaver Point Hall
A beautiful community hall situated in the south end of Salt Spring Island. Kitchen facilities, large banquet room with built in stage and cozy lounge with fire place. 180 person capacity. Great for weddings, concerts, dances and other special events. 778 354 4255 | beaverpointhall@gmail.com
Central Hall
Community Hall accommodates 120 in upper hall, 60 in lower hall. Kitchen facilities in lower hall only. Bookings | 250 537 0049
Community Gospel Chapel
www.communitygospelchapel.com Several meeting rooms, large open hall (accommodates 250 to 300) and AV equipment available. Wheel chair accessible. Bookings 250 537 2622 | info@communitygospelchapel.com
CORE Inn Youth Drop-In Centre
The third floor’s open space is available for rental by community groups offering youth and family activities. Bookings 250 537 9971
Farmers’ Institute Exhibition Hall
www.ssifi.org Exhibition hall holds a maximum of 450 people and is wheel chair accessible. The upstairs meeting room, with full kitchen, holds 70 people. Orchard and outdoor facilities are also available for rental. Bookings | 250 537 4755 | ssifi@shaw.ca
Fulford Community Hall
Community Hall has 3200 sq ft for recreation. Stage can be created with the risers. Kitchen has supplies to feed 200. Table and chair rentals. Bookings | 250 653 4415
Gatehouse
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Meaden Hall c/o Royal CANADIAN Legion
Facility includes 2400 square foot hall with stage, full bar and commercial kitchen. Accommodates 150 for dinner/wedding. Accommodates camping and RV’s for large events. Bookings | 250 537 5822
PARC Meeting Room
Suitable for classes and meetings. At Portlock Park. Bookings | 250 537 4448 | ssiparc@crd.bc.ca
Salt Spring Island Public Library
www.saltspring.bc.libraries.coop The Library has two small meeting rooms (up to 12) available during open hours, and a large Program Room (up to 67 seated) available at any time. 250 537 4666 | admin@saltspringlibrary.com
Salt Spring Rod & Gun Club
www.saltspringrodandgunclub.ca Facilities include a banquet room with full kitchen facilities. Bookings | ssirodandgun@gmail.com
Salt Spring Seniors Centre
Room for 6 to 60. Kitchen and AV equipment available. Bookings | 250 537 4604 | saltspringseniors@shaw.ca
SALT SPRING ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
www.saltspringunitedchurch.org Wheelchair accessible, Upper Hall accommodates 50, kitchenette optional; Lower Hall accommodates 60, full kitchen optional; Sanctuary seats 150. 111 Hereford Avenue | 250 537 5812 | general@ saltspringunitedchurch.org
Salt Spring Wellness Centre
www.ssiwellness.com Program space available. 120 Hereford Avenue | 1 250 900 1125 | info@ssiwellness.com
School District Facilities
www.sd64.bc.ca Most school gyms are available for rental, as well as some specialized workrooms. GISS multi-purpose room is available for meetings and/or concerts (sound system available). Bookings | 250 537 5723
South Salt Spring Seniors
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RECREATION and SPORTS
Aquatics
Equestrian
Rainbow Road Indoor Pool
Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Association
www.crd.bc.ca/saltspring Indoor public swimming pool at 262 Rainbow Road. Group or private swim lessons for all ages, aquatic fitness classes, lap swims, and public swims. Rental times available. See PARC program section for current schedule and details of classes offered. Information | 250 537 1402
(SSPLASH) SS Pool Association
www.ssplash.org The aim of Ssplash is to continue the partnerships within our community to raise further funds for the enhancement of the Rainbow Road Indoor Pool. Current commitment from the Ssplash Organization is to provide funding for an additional body of warmer water that can be used for therapy, learning & play. Most recently the Ssplash group donated the funds for the addition of a UV water filtering system. Thank you Ssplash!! Darlene Steele | 250 537 8718 info@ssplash.org
www.sstra.ca Promoting the well-being & education of individuals having physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities through the development of equine skills & structured programs with horses. Erika Ponsford | 250 653 9925 info@sstra.ca
Pringle Farm
www.pringlearabians.com Riding lessons for all ages – Western, English, Hunter, Show Hack or Halter. John or Andrea Pringle | 250 537 5132 pringlefarm@telus.net
Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning
www.gicel.ca GICEL is an ecological exploration program connecting young people with nature using the unique ecosystems of the spectacular southern Gulf Islands. Participants, ages 6-12 years old, explore together, study together and play together in the forests, freshwater and marine environments. gicel@gicel.ca
Salt Spring Hiking Group
Island Escapades
Martial Arts Salt Spring Island Karate Club – Kids and Adults
www.ssikarate.com Chris Barclay | 250 537 0040 barclay@shaw.ca
Shorei-Kan Karate
“House of Politeness and Respect”, Traditional Okinawan, non-competitive, hard-soft karate, on island since 2002, south-end home dojo, after school classes for kids and teens, flexible times for adults. Brenda Guiled, Chief Instructor; Elias Baleć, Assistant. Brenda Guiled | 250 653 4722 bguiled@ymail.com
SALT SPRING AIKIDO CLUB
www.saltspringaikido.ca Aikido is a dynamic, non-aggressive Japanese martial art emphasizing harmony and self-control. Kids & Adults welcome. Alan Wardroper | 250 538 5549 info@saltspringaikido.ca GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | APRIL 5, 2017
Fishing Licenses - Service BC
www.fishing.gov.bc.ca | 250 537 5414
New hiking group on Salt Spring, open to all. Post a message on the Salt Spring Hiking Group Facebook page about the hike you are planning so others can join you. Any day, any time. Contact Simon to be included in the hiking group email list as well. Simon Rook | 250 537 5180 hornerook@shaw.ca
Salt Spring Stingrays Summer Swim Team
www.saltspringstingrays.com Kids ages 7-18 get fit and have fun! Salt Spring Stingrays, a competitive youth swim club, provides the opportunity for kids to develop important, lifelong swimming skills and so much more. Make new friends from across Vancouver Island, build selfconfidence, learn mentoring skills and achieve a high level of fitness. All of our Stingrays enjoy being part of an amazing, supportive, multi-aged team, while striving to obtain their personal best! Season runs from May through August. New swimmers of all ages are most definitely welcome! or more information please see website for contacts.
Outdoor Recreation
www.islandescapades.com Ocean Kayak Tours including 2-8 hour interpretive guided day & sunset tours to Marine Parks and Islets. Stroke and Rescue Clinics taught on Cusheon Lake. Multi-day Expeditions, Kayak Guides Courses, Adventure Day Camps for Youth 8-12 & Overnight Programs for 12-18. Eco Education Programs for Schools & Groups. Jack Rosen | 250 537 2571 escapades@saltspring.com
Island Paddlers
www.saltspringpaddlers.ca A social club of active Salt Spring Island paddlers, who come together in support of their active interest in recreational paddling. We are a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization devoted to the promotion of safe and skillful paddling in the surrounding waters. We welcome paddlers of all skill levels. Jude Oliver | 250 653 9073 saltspringpaddlers@gmail.com
Island Pathways
www.islandpathways.ca Island Pathways was formed in 1988. Volunteers work year round to promote safe non-motorized transportation and recreation. info@islandpathways.ca
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Outdoor Recreation cont. Dragon Boating
Facebook: “Spirit Point Dragons” Anyone is welcome to join the club. We enjoy being out on the water, socializing after practice, preparing for competitions and being part of the international community of dragon boaters. Mary Rowles | 250 653 4139 onthewater181@gmail.com
Salt Spring Rowing Club
All skill levels and all ages of rowers welcome. Single and/or group boats. Instruction and competitions available. ssirowing@gmail.com
Salt Spring Sailing Club
www.saltspringsailing.ca Hosting a variety of sailing classes for adults, youth and children. For more details and to register, visit their website. Jim Raddysh | 250 538 8237
Motocross - On & Off island
www.saltspringsquadron.ca We offer courses promoting safe and enjoyable boating. Courses include boat handling, maintenance, weather, radar, chart plotting, navigation and the mandatory VHF Radio Course and Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Salt Spring Bike Club
The Salt Spring Bike Club (SSBC) is an IMBA affiliated and insured club whose primary functions are to unify Salt Spring riders and advocate for family friendly bike infrastructure, including trails and a bike skills park for children and youth. Members welcomed. Visit us on Facebook or email saltspringbikeclub@gmail.com
Salt Spring Island Radio Control Flyers
SSI Radio Control Flyers are an informal group of radio control model aircraft enthusiasts. All ages welcome. We have a flying field and fly when the weather allows. Alan Dennis | 250 537 5427 36
Group of adult volunteers provide the structure and coaching for the baseball experience. Youth age groups from 5 years (T-ball) to 17 years (Midgets). No experience needed to join in. Season runs April through June. Registration is in February. Lisa Taylor | 250 537 8908 Corey Johnson | 250 537 7784 cdjohnson3@hotmail.com
Hockey
Women’s Basketball
Salt Spring Adventure Co. LTD
Salt Spring Power & Sail Squadron
Salt Spring Island Minor Baseball
Hockey – Adult & Youth - Off Island Contact for information about off-island hockey. Derek Topping | 250 537 9796 derektopping@telus.net
Contact for information on the sport of motocross; competitions off island; Youth/ Adult. Blaine Johnson | 250 537 6607 blaine33@shaw.ca
www.saltspringadventures.com Kayak tours, rentals, expeditions, instruction and first aid courses. Whale watching and marine wildlife viewing. Paddle board rentals and instruction. Paddle Canada courses and bike rentals. Yvonne Poirier | 250 537 2764 info@saltspringadventures.com
Sports
Salt Spring Trail & Nature Club
www.saltspringtnc.ca The purpose of the Salt Spring Trail and Nature Club is to stimulate interest in walking/hiking and related outdoor activities as well as natural history. To study flora and fauna in their natural habitats.
Wisdom of the Earth
www.wisdomoftheearth.ca Experiential nature-based programs for children, youth, and adults, to facilitate deep connection to self, community and the wild. Rites of passage, solo overnights, primitive skills, adult survival courses, kids camps, preschooler and parent program, and more. Jean-Claude Catry | 250 653 9122 jean-claude@wisdomoftheearth.ca
West Coast Model Yacht Association
www.wcmya.ca The West Coast Model Yacht Association promotes and coordinates radio sailing activities of clubs for the Canadian Radio Yachting Association. The WCMYA hosts events of regional, national and international levels. The Salt Spring branch sail International One Metres and other classes on a weekly basis. Lawrie Neish | 250 537 2053 wlneish@shaw.ca
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Drop-in indoor basketball- all levels welcome. Please contact for location and times. Kim O’Neill | 250 537 5706 Karen Mouat karenmouat@gmail.com
Salt Spring Gymnastics Assoc.
www.saltspringgymnastics.org Salt Spring Gymnastics offers programming for youth and adults at Fulford Hall. 250 931 1120 saltspringgymnastics@gmail.com
Salt Spring Island Pickleball Association
saltspringpickleball.net Welcome to Pickleball at Portlock Park, Central. Four courts open daily. Scheduled games are Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 9AM - 12 PM. Beginners lessons and training Saturday at 9 AM. See website for more info.
Salt Spring Golf & Country Club
www.saltspringgolf.com 9 hole golf course for all ages & abilities. Members and Public Welcome. Lessons. Junior Program (18 years and under). 250 537 2121 | golf@saltspring.com
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Salt Spring Sneakers Running Club
http://runssi.teampages.com The Salt Spring Sneakers is a recreational running group that welcomes runners of all abilities to join our weekly group workouts. Distances range from 5K to 10K on Mondays and Thursdays, and 10K and up on Saturdays. Check out the Sneakers’ website for a calendar of runs and events. Janice Dickie | 250 537 2399 jdickie15@hotmail.com
Adult Slo-Pitch
Join a co-ed team or start a new one! Recreational league; ages 16+; all skill levels welcome; games played on island; several tournaments available off island; season from May - August. Liz Wilson | 250 538 7555
Salt Spring United Soccer Club
www.saltspringsoccer.com Salt Spring United Soccer is a volunteer organization that provides the structure for youth and adult soccer teams. All level of players welcome; ages 4 years and up. Season runs September to May. Registration and more information is online.
Salt Spring Squash Club
www.saltspringsquash.ca Salt Spring Squash Club is a key club now open to members and the public on the Golf Course property at 805 Lower Ganges Road. Information and booking details on the website at www.saltspringsquash.ca Markus Wenzel, President | 250 538 7438 saltspringsquash@gmail.com
Soccertron
www.soccertron.com Soccertron’s enthusiastic coaches have focused on motivating young players by creatively introducing soccer FUNdamentals since 1979! A variety of full and half day camps for kids ages 3-14. All skill abilities welcomed with a focus on developing both individual and team skills in an encouraging environment. Scott Metcalfe | 250 888 9005
Salt Spring Roller Derby “The Committed”
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Baseline Tennis Academy
www.saltspringtennis.ca or see Facebook page: Baseline Tennis Academy tennis lessons, clinics and camps for ages 6 – adult. TPA insured member and Certified Tennis Instructor since 2000. Email or call for more information. Marianne Banman | 250 537 5870 | baselinetennis@telus.net
Centre Court Indoor Tennis Court
www.saltspringtennis.ca The indoor tennis facility is located at 805 Lower Ganges Road, behind the Salt Spring Island Golf Club at the far end of the driving range. Open by access when booked through the website, seven days a week 6am-11pm. See the web site for information and fees. Red court (1/2 court with soft balls) drop in $5. Sundays 3-5 book via the website.
Salt Spring Tennis Assoc.
www.saltspringtennis.ca 4 public courts located at Portlock Park. In the summer months, specific times set aside for Men’s, Women’s and mixed doubles tennis on 3 courts. Centre Court, the indoor facility located at 850C Lower Ganges Rd, can be booked online @ www. saltspringtennis.ca. Mafalda Hoogerdyk, President | president@ saltspringtennis.ca
West Coast Recreation Annual Grass Volleyball Tournament
www.westcoastrec.ca Salt Spring Island-Hop Coed Grass Volleyball Tournament at Portlock Park. Recreational Volleyball tournament for players of all levels. Locals are very welcome to test their skills against players from around BC. For more information contact West Coast Recreation in Victoria. Tournament traditionally held over July holiday weekend. 250 589 WEST (9378) | info@westcoastrec.ca
Other Carpet Bowling (South SS Seniors)
Friday mornings 10am at Fulford Hall. Cara Joy Hughes I 250 653 4710
Rollerblading
Rollerblading indoors at Fulford Hall. Sunday afternoons, October thru April 2:30-4pm. Bring your own rollerblades or try on some loaners. $2 - 6 years and up, $4 - adults. Open to all.
The Wall
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca 268 Fulford-Ganges Road. Indoor climbing wall. The Wall offers weekly public climbs, birthday parties and iRock Kids Climbing Club. 250 537 9971 I connect@ssics.ca
Special Olympics BC
Provides high-quality sports programs and competitions to meet the needs and interests of individuals with disabilities, enriching lives and celebrating personal achievements through positive sport experiences. Volunteers welcome. Merv Anderson | 250 538 2291 mervsue@shaw.ca
Facilities Salt Spring Island Parks & Recreation (PARC)
Facilities and Field Bookings www.crd.bc.ca/saltspring Centennial, Drummond, Peace and Rotary Park, as well as the Portlock Park sports fields/tennis courts are available for general use & group reservations. All group events and gatherings require a Park Use Permit. Bookings | 250 537 4448 ssiparc@crd.bc.ca
Dog Park
Fenced play areas for large and small dogs. Great place to meet with other dog owners while exercising your pet. Rainbow Road Park, in front of the indoor pool.
Fitness Circuit
Outdoor fitness circuit in Rainbow Road Park, in front of the indoor pool.
Hart Memorial Disc Golf Course - Mouat Park
www.crd.bc.ca/saltspring This public disc golf course meanders under the trees in Mouat Park. Main entrance and parking at the end of Seaview Avenue in Ganges.
Kanaka Skatepark
Public skateboard facility available on Aldous Road; below the Middle School. Maintained jointly by School District 64 and Salt Spring Parks and Recreation.
Playgrounds
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Facilities continued Portlock Park Track
400 metre track. Ideal for running or walking.
Pickleball Courts
www.saltspringpickleball.net There are 4 public pickleball courts, with evening lights, located at Portlock Park and 2 courts located at the Fulford Tennis Court, next to the Fulford Firehall, which is also open for public play. See website for details and contacts for portable systems.
Public Tennis Courts
There are 4 public tennis courts, with evening lights, located at Portlock Park. The Fulford tennis court, next to the Fulford Firehall, is also open for public play.
Centre Court Indoor Tennis Court
www.saltspringtennis.ca The indoor tennis facility is located at 805 Lower Ganges Road, behind the Salt Spring Island Golf Club at the far end of the driving
range. Open by access when booked through the website, seven days a week 6am-11pm. See the web site for information and fees. Red court (1/2 court with soft balls) drop in $5. Sundays 3-5 pm book via the website.
Salt Spring Squash Club
www.saltspringsquash.ca The indoor squash facility, housing an international size single squash court and a table tennis area, is located on the Golf Course property at 805 Lower Ganges Road. The facility is open 6 am to midnight every day, and access is by key code, available through online booking through the website. Clean, non-marking shoes are required for everyone, and protective eyewear is mandatory for junior squash play.
School District #64 Facilities
Salt Spring school gyms and outdoor sports fields are allocated through the School District’s Plant Services Office. Bookings | 250 537 5723
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YOUTH GROUPS and CENTRES Girl Guides
Core Inn Youth Drop-In Centre
www.girlguides.ca Girl Guides is for girls of all ages and those young at heart! We have programs for the girls from Sparks, ages 5-6, Brownies, ages 7-8, Guides, ages 9-12, Pathfinders ages 12-15 and Rangers for 15-18. Our SSI Trefoil Guild is open to all alumni. Gail Temmel | 250 653 4613 | gmtemmel@shaw.ca
www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca The Core Inn Youth Centre provides a supportive environment for youth between grades 6-12. Facilities include enclosed basketball court, pool table, video games, big screen tv, computer access and café. Various classes, programs and events throughout the year. 250 537 9932 or 250 221 0370 | connect@ssics.ca
Scouts Canada
Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (GICEL)
www.scouts.ca Scouts Canada offers: Beavers for 5-7 year olds; Cubs for 8-11 year olds; Scouts for 11-14 year olds. Per Svendsen | 250 537 1983
www.gicel.ca GICEL is an ecological exploration program connecting young people with nature using the unique ecosystems of the spectacular southern Gulf Islands. Children learn through a blend of nature-based artistic, musical and dramatic activities. gicel@gicel.ca
Salt Spring Island 4H Community Club
www.southmalahat4h.ca A youth organization committed to developing leadership talents and abilities through practical training and experience in agriculture, home economics, citizenship, personal development and related fields. Members participate in fun things like camping, public speaking, travel, scholarships, Grade 11 and 12 course credits, leadership training and much more. Motto - “Learn to do by doing”. Loretta Rithaler | ssi4hclub@yahoo.ca
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Maxwell Lake Please Respect the Watershed PROTECT OUR WATER SUPPLY Together, the Maxwell Lake, Rippon Creek, and Larmour Creek watersheds total nearly 540 acres and make up the water supply area for Maxwell Lake. These watersheds are valuable natural assets that provide important ecosystem services such as natural filtration of the runoff that refills Maxwell Lake each year. In addition to supplying water to many island homes, farms, and businesses, the water supply area contains sensitive wetland and Garry Oak ecosystems and provides critical habitat for a number of rare species including the Northern Red-legged Frog. Both islanders and tourists alike have an important role to play in watershed protection by honouring the fact that these watersheds are not open to the public for walking, hiking, swimming, picnicking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, motor biking, ATV riding or any other activity. Use of the watershed increases the danger of wildfire and creates pathways that provide a direct route for nutrients and sediment to enter the lake during the rainy season. This nutrient loading negatively impacts water quality in the short and long term. Healthy and intact watersheds help to filter and purify runoff before it reaches the lake; damage to the watershed will directly result in decreased water quality and increased future treatment costs in order to meet the appropriate standards and regulations for drinking water. The North Salt Spring Waterworks District appreciates your cooperation in our ongoing efforts to preserve this valuable natural resource.
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