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LETTER from the Chair More and more, we are learning about the immense health benefits of recreation and regular physical activity. Salt Spring Island PARC’s team of staff and volunteer commissioners are dedicated in supporting the well-being of the community. Some facts: Recreational activities can provide positive benefits related to peer influence, familial interaction, academic performance and other lifestyle behaviours of at risk youth. For adults, it allows daily tasks to be accomplished with greater ease and comfort and with less fatigue, stress and helps you maintain and achieve a healthy body weight and it improves one’s outlook on life. For older adults, physical activity reduces the rate of bone loss associated with osteoporosis. Regular physical activity also maintains strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and can help reduce the risk of falls. Thanks to increasing participation, we continue to expand our program offerings for adults and children. With summer just a few months away, we will focus on getting kids active through a variety of summer camps: Camp Colossal, H2O Adventure Camp, preschool mini-camp and off-island adventures. We are happy to have the restored Portlock Park portable available again for arts, crafts and indoor learning on rainy days. Everyone in the community—regardless of income—should be able to enjoy recreational activities that support their health. We strive to provide affordable programs and services for Salt Spring. The Leisure Economic Access Policy (LEAP) assists individuals and families. To qualify, the combined gross household income must be at or below Statistics Canada’s Low Income Thresholds for 2014. Please visit the PARC office to pick up a 2016 LEAP application. Thank you for your continuing support and participation in active living.

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PARC Programs • Camps............................................................................ 8 • Cooking........................................................................ 7 • First Aid......................................................................... 6 • Health, Fitness & Wellness...................................... 5 • Just For Kids................................................................ 8 • Move For Health Day..............................................13 • Music.............................................................................. 7 • Personal Development............................................ 6 • Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Information & Programs................................................................10 • Trail Profile - Duck Creek Trail................................ 4

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CONTACT US » 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 meeting schedules, agendas and minutes. 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 delegation 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 in October for 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 2016 Jon Suk, Chairperson Garth Hendren, VICE Chair Dan Clements | Sonja Collombin Matt Kellow | Kees Ruurs | Brian Webster Wayne McIntyre, CRD Director Community Information and Programs • Arts, Dance & Culture............................................18 • Community Groups...............................................24 • Family Programs.....................................................30 • 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 • Salt Spring Emergency Program.......................14 • Summer Camps......................................................32 • SPCA Doggie Day Care.........................................14 • 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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■ Duck Creek Park Trail Over the past season, PARC’s trail crew worked to improve and upgrade the trails in Duck Creek Park. This well used park has over 2 km of trails and is one of the most popular walks for dog owners. A cool, shaded

Dogs on Trails Dogs are welcome on trails within the PARC system. When on the trail system, dogs need to be under control and on the trail at all times. “Under Control” means that your dog is within your direct eyesight and returns to you immediately when called. If your dog is young, has a mind of its own, or you are in a high use area, your dog should be on a leash. Owners must always carry a leash. Our parks and trails are home to many species of animals and wild plants. Please do not let your dog run off the trail, dig, or chase wildlife. Although 4

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creek and an open meadow area provide a relatively easy hiking loop. Spend a lazy afternoon here, take an early morning stroll, or take in the sunset. Enter across from 209 Sunset Drive, or between 158 and 160 Broadwell Road.

your dog’s curiosity may seem harmless, it can have serious consequences for wild creatures that need to conserve their energy for feeding, breeding and nesting. Chasing or harassing wildlife is prohibited under the CRD Parks Bylaw and the BC Wildlife Act. Please bring your plastic bags to pick up after your dog, and take them with you to dispose of at home. Dog feces left on or near the trail are a hazard for wildlife, other visitors and PARC staff. Doggie bags are provided in Duck Creek Park and Mouat Park. Be respectful of others, be in control of your dog(s) at all times, and always clean up and pack it out. WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

Parc • Registration - Register in person at the PARC Office, at145 Vesuvius Bay Road, or by phone at 250-537-4448, if using VISA or MasterCard. Our office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Course fees may be subject to GST. • Cancellation Policy

Notice of three business days or more is required before the first class (or series of classes) in order to receive a full 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.

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• 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.

• Late Pick-up Fee

Parents may be charged a late pick up fee if they arrive after the end time of any PARC run 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).

HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS FITNESS CLASSES FIT FOR LIFE – WALKING FOR BEGINNERS 16 yrs+

Integrating walking and speed walking, this class will give you more energy for your day ahead, strengthen your heart, tone your legs, bums and tums. We’ll track your heart rate & help establish a routine, while meeting others in the community. Just what the doctor ordered. Instructor: Tanja Akerman M T W Th 6:30am-7:30am Apr 18 – Jun 23 $25/40 *no practice May 23 Location: Portlock Park Covered Picnic Area.

DEBFIT® BEGINNER WEIGHT LOSS OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP 16 yrs+

Get fit outside in Salt Spring Island’s Beginner Weightloss Outdoor Bootcamp! Learn safe and effective exercises in a non-intimidating, co-ed group fitness program. Taught by Multi-Certified 25+ year Personal Trainer Deb Leblanc, Beginner Weight Loss Outdoor Bootcamp is especially designed to safely utilize body-weight exercises with modifications for every fitness level. A progressive program you can look forward to becoming fitter and stronger as you boost your metabolism, increase energy, lose weight and thrive in optimum health! Please visit debfit.com for important class preparation guidelines. Tu 7:45am-8:30am May 31 - Aug 16 $156/12 Location: Portlock Park Covered Picnic Area

DEBFIT® SENIOR OUTDOOR FITNESS

Only 10% of Canadians over 65 strength train. Strength training such as squats, wall push ups and movements with exercise bands will help your posture, muscle tone and balance. Especially designed for Salt Spring Seniors, Multi-Certified 25+ year Personal Trainer (including Certified Medical Exercise Specialist), Deb Leblanc gently guides you through safe and effective exercises in a progressive outdoor program. By increasing joint mobility, core conditioning, muscle tone and improving cardiovascular endurance you are educated and empowered to make fitness part of your healthy daily lifestyle! *Exercise bands not included. Please visit debfit.com for exercise band purchasing suggestions and important class preparation guidelines. Tu 8:45am-9:30am May 31 - Aug 16 $156/12 Location: Portlock Park Covered Picnic Area GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

DEBFIT® NORDIC WALKING CLUB

Nordic Walking Club tailored for older adults is now available on Salt Spring Island! Your coach Deb Leblanc (a Multi-Certified 25+ year Personal Trainer, including Medical Exercise Specialist), will not only teach you how to properly use the poles but will teach you pole strengthening and stretching exercises. Nordic Walking Club will help your body use more muscles including your abdominals, shoulders, upper chest and back while increasing balance and stability. Reduce chances of falling as you enjoy walking with decreased stress on your hips and knees and building arm strength and cardiovascular fitness! *Poles not included. Please visit debfit.com for pole purchasing suggestions and important class preparation guidelines. Tu 9:45am-10:30am May 31 - Aug 16 $156/12 Location: Portlock Park Covered Picnic Area

WELLNESS CLASSES EASEFUL MENOPAUSE AND VIBRANT HEALTH THROUGH AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is “the science of life” created in Ancient India and validated by modern research. It offers a fascinating approach to health and wellbeing. Healthy vibrant aging is largely within our control. By creating balance in our physiology and embracing this transition we can ease the symptoms of menopause. Instructor: Melanie McQuirter Tu 6pm-7:30pm May 10 – May 31 $75/4 Location: Gulf Islands Secondary School Room S115 232 Rainbow Rd.

OPTIMIZING DIGESTION THROUGH AYURVEDA 16 yrs+ It’s not what you eat, it’s what you digest. Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine, has the means to improve digestion through simple and enjoyable measure such as using spices and chutneys. Learn how to introduce this practical and fascinating approach to digestive health into your life and how to find relief from many digestive disturbances. Instructor: Melanie McQuirter Tu 6pm-7:30pm June 7 – June 28 $ 75/4 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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WELLNESS CLASSES cont. FIVE FOOD FLAVOURS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 16 yrs+

Start fresh this spring with learning how to balance the body in each season according to Traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy. The five main food flavours are pungent, sour, sweet, salty and bitter. It’s essential to have a balanced diet to restore order for a healthy body and mind. Instructor: Sarah Smith R.Ac. M 5:30pm-7:30pm Apr 18 $35/1 Location: Gulf Islands Secondary School Room S115 – 232 Rainbow Rd

MANAGING IRON DEFICIENCY THROUGH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 16 yrs+

A seminar on life style and diet designed to help support and balance your body in a state of iron deficiency. Come learn how to see your body through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine in relation to iron deficiencies. Instructor: Sarah Smith R.Ac. M 5:45pm- 7:15pm Jun 6 - Jun 13 $50/2 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS THROUGH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE 16 yrs+

Help your goddess self thrive and shine in this workshop series targeted to understanding common women targeted health issues such as menstrual cramping and yeast infections and how to treat and avoid them through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a focus on herbal and diet therapies. Instructor: Sarah Smith R.Ac. W 5:45pm- 7:15pm Jun 22 - 29 $50/2 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEARN TO SPEAK JAPANESE 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 6pm-7:30pm May 3 – May 31 $120/5 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

LEARN TO SPEAK SPANISH 16 yrs+

This course is suitable for absolute beginners, those who have some basic knowledge of Spanish and students who have taken Spanish 1. The focus of the lessons is on communication. Students will have the opportunity to practice real-life language in real-life situations of the kind they are likely to encounter when they travel to a Spanish-speaking country. We will also study some of the basics of Spanish grammar, like number, gender and present tense verbs. Instructor: Nuria Belastegui PhD W 5:30pm-7pm May 4 – June 15 $168/7 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. 6

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INTRO TO GARDENING ON SALT SPRING 16 yrs+

Learn traditional gardening techniques and how to adapt them to the unique characteristics of Salt Spring gardens. We will cover pruning, plant identification, composting and soils, food gardens, landscaping for deer and drought, weeding and site analysis. Sharpen your skills or find your inner gardener and learn how to bring out the beauty in any landscape. Instructed by Matt England, a certified horticulturalist with over 25 years experience in West Coast gardens. W 5pm-6:30pm May 4 – May 25 $60/4 Location: Gulf Islands Secondary School Room S115 – 232 Rainbow Rd.

FIRST AID 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 18 and 19 $120/2 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 18 $52/1 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 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 Sa 9am-5pm June 11 $52/1 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

CPR LEVEL C RECERT

For previously certified CPR Level C holders to recertify their qualifications. 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 Sa 9am-1pm June 11 $36/1 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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FIRST AID cont. 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 Sa 9am-5pm June 25 $89/1 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

MUSIC UKULELE SINGALONG 15 yrs+

The Ukulele is a great way to have fun, play, sing and learn about music all at the same time. The class will cover chords, music fundamentals, melodies, rhythm and improvising while all the while actually making music! Lots of classic songs and singalongs with an emphasis on fun. Don’t be shy and come out to play. * Ukuleles available for rent or purchase upon request. Song materials provided. Instructor: Lloyd English Th 5pm-6pm May 5 – June 16 $100/7 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

JAZZ IMPROVISATION AND SPEAKING THE MUSICAL LANGUAGE 16 yrs+

Intermediate to Advanced This class is designed for intermediate to advanced music students and musicians wishing to gain a functional understanding of Jazz and improvisation and the musical language through the voice of their chosen instrument. We will use a number of classic, real book standards for analysis and performance. Instructor: Lloyd English Th 6:30pm-7:30pm May 5 – June 16 $150/7 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

COOKING

LEARN TO MAKE FETA 16 yrs+

Learn how to make your own Greek Style Feta cheese! Join Paula Maddison who has been teaching the lost art of cheese making for over 4 years. This is a demonstration style: Taste, Touch, Feel class that will demystify the process of making your own cheese giving you a good understanding of the process and ingredients that are used in cheese making. Instructions and ingredients to make your own Feta at home are included. Sa 1pm-3pm May 14 $75/1 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

COOKING WITH BOB - PASTRY BASICS 16 yrs+

If you have ever found yourself buying pre-made pie or tart shells, this is the class for you. We will explore a variety of fillings and pastry styles. Your friends and family will love your new-found skill! Instructor: Bob Twaites Th 6pm-8pm Apr 28 $44/1 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

COOKING WITH BOB - BASIC INDIAN COOKING 16 yrs+

Learn to make delicious, simple, and economical Indian meals without bottled sauces and pastes. Indian cuisine is highly adaptable to special dietary needs and availability of ingredients. Instructor: Bob Twaites Th 6pm-8pm May 5 $44/1 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

COOKING WITH BOB - APPETIZERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 16 yrs+

These will shine at any potluck, or make simple meals delightful. We will make Greek Spinach pies, Japanese Inari-sushi, and Vietnamese Salad Rolls. Instructor: Bob Twaites Th 6pm-8pm May 12 $44/1 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

COOKING WITH BOB - EASY BEGINNERS DIM SUM 16 yrs+ We will make simple and delicious Dim Sum and soup to accompany it. Instructor: Bob Twaites Th 6pm-8pm May 19 $44/1 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

LEARN TO MAKE MOZZARELLA 16 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 4 years and 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. Sa 10am-12pm May 14 $75/1 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

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JUST FOR KIDS Ball Hockey 7-11 yrs

Have fun while learning the basic techniques of ball hockey with Coach Quentin. Young players will be creatively introduced to stick and ball handling and learn the fundamentals of the game. Equipment required: Helmet with cage, hockey stick, puck and knee pads. Other protective gear encouraged. If you require a helmet and or hockey stick please let us know in advance. M 4pm-6pm Apr 18 – June 6 $70/7 *no practice May 23 Location: Portlock Park Multi-sport Court – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

HOME ALONE (RED CROSS PEOPLESAVERS) 8-12 yrs

This program is designed for the children who spend time on their own. The after school time or occasional short outings for parents are easily dealt with when children are well prepared. This threehour course focuses on dealing with home and personal safety, emergency situations and strangers. Please bring a snack and water. Instructor: Vital Aquatics and First Aid F 1pm-4pm Jun 24 $32/1 Location: Portlock Park Portable Classroom – 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

KIDS COOKING CLASSES 9-13 yrs

These dynamic and fun cooking classes will inspire students to cook and eat healthy! Each class we will be making new and fun recipes, highlighting nutrition and getting creative with seasonal produce. We will learn the importance of kitchen safety, proper food handling and sanitization. Each class incorporates culinary skills such as leavening, tempering, knife skills, sautéing, grilling and baking just to name a few. The best part of the class is that we get to enjoy our delicious creations at the end of class! We recommend you have previously attended the Young Chef Camp. Instructor: Tiffany Koledin M 4:30pm-7pm April 18 – Apr 25 $50/2 Located: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

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LEGO MADNESS ADVENTURE CAMP 6-12 yrs

Get ready to build and demonstrate your LEGO skills! There will be lots of challenges, games, arts & crafts and swimming. Campers 5 years of age who have completed Kindergarten can register for Friday Adventure Camps. F 9am-3:30pm Jun 10 $34/1 Location: Salt Spring Island Elementary Gym – 112 Rainbow Rd.

YOUNG CHEF CAMP 9-12 yrs

PARC, together with Thrifty Foods, is offering a four-day camp for kids who want to learn to cook. This fun and energizing camp will focus on hands-on nutritional snack preparation, with participants learning food skills in the kitchen, food preparation and how to choose tasty and healthy ingredients. The kids will prepare their own yummy snacks, and be encouraged to customize their own recipe book to take home at the end of the camp. M – F 10am-4pm Jul 18 – Jul 22 $80/5 Location: Salt Spring Island Middle School Kitchen – 120 Rainbow Rd.

Camp Colossal Day Camp 6-12yrs

Stay active this summer with daily adventures in our Camp Colossal! Each day will be full of new activities with no two weeks the same. You will learn new games, play sports, make crafts, go swimming, explore the outdoors and more. Pick up a detailed schedule at the end of June with a list of our themes. Preregistration is required. Register for a full week or individual days. *no class Jul 1 or Aug 1 M-Th 8:30am-4:30pm Jun 27 – Jun 30 $120/4 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 4 – Jul 8 $150/5 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 11 – Jul 15 $150/5 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 18 – Jul 22 $150/5 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 25 – Jul 29 $150/5 $34/day Tu-F 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 2 – Aug 5 $120/4 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 8 – Aug 12 $150/5 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 15 – Aug 19 $150/5 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 22 – Aug 26 $150/5 $34/day M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 29 – Sep 2 $150/5 $34/day Location: Portlock Park - 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

SUPERHEROS SAVE THE EARTH ADVENTURE CAMP 6-12 yrs

Put on your Superhero cape and join this Earth Day adventure! Come and practice your superhero skills, play games, make arts & crafts, go swimming and learn what you can do to help the planet. Campers 5 years of age who have completed Kindergarten can register for Friday Adventure Camps. F 9am-3:30pm Apr 22 $34/1 Location: Salt Spring Island Elementary Gym – 112 Rainbow Rd.

JUNIOR DETECTIVES ADVENTURE CAMP 6-12 yrs

Put on your detective hat and get ready to solve a Mystery! This action-packed day will include solving a mystery, games, arts & crafts and swimming. Campers 5 years of age who have completed Kindergarten can register for Friday Adventure Camps. F 9am-3:30pm May 20 $34/1 Location: Salt Spring Island Elementary Gym – 112 Rainbow Road 8

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CAMPS cont. 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: Cowichan Pool, Transfer Beach, Shaw Discovery Centre, Butterfly Gardens, Parksville, Chemainus Theatre and a Corn Maze. Pick up a schedule at the end of June with a list of Wednesday off-island destinations. Pre-registration is required. *Off Island Adventure Camp can be combined with Camp Colossal for the weekly rate of $155 W 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 6 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 13 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 20 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Jul 27 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 3 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 10 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 17 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 24 $39/Day W 8:30am-4:30pm Aug 31 $39/Day Location: Pick up and drop off at Portlock Park - 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

Preschool Mini Camp 3-5yrs

Big fun for little people! This five day camp will include crafts, games, introductory sports and more. We will fill your little camper’s morning with activity, imagination and creative play. Please bring snacks, outdoor clothes and prepare for fun! Pre-registration is required. M-F 9am-12pm July 11 - 15 $89/5 M-F 9am-12pm Aug 8 - 12 $89/5 Location: Portlock Park Covered Picnic Area - 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

Are you interested in Lake Ecology?

If you would enjoy spending an afternoon at your favourite lake learning about water quality let us know you are interested! Local limnologist Maggie Squires hopes to offer workshops this fall where you will find answers to: What is a lake? How is a lake affected by its watershed? What do temperature, transparency, and chemistry have to do with lake biology? As well as collect and analyze data (temperature, oxygen, transparency, phytoplankton, zooplankton, nutrients, macrophytes). Workshops will run if there are enough interested people in the community. Let us know if you are interested by contacting the PARC office at 250-537-4448, ssiparc@crd.bc.ca or visiting the office at 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd.

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H2O Adventure Camp 7-12yrs

This half day camp is full of aquatic activities. Each day will include stroke correction, supervised play during our ‘Everyone Welcome’ swim 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 bottle and outdoor clothing for playground activities. M-F 1pm-4:30pm July 11 - 15 $98/5 M-F 1pm-4:30pm Aug 8 - 12 $98/5 Location: Rainbow Road Indoor Pool – 262 Rainbow Rd.

After School Care Community Interest

Is there a community need for an after school care program for Salt Spring Island Elementary and Middle school students? PARC wants to hear from you! The potential program would run after school Monday to Thursday until 5:30pm or 6pm with an option for flexible registration to accommodate your child’s schedule. Potential programs may include: • Weekly fun swims • Games and sports • Arts and crafts • Daily healthy snack • Active/Learning field trips We are seeking feedback from the community to assess the feasibility of this type of program. To place your child’s name on an interest list please contact us by P 250-537-4448, E ssipaarc@crd.bc.ca or in person at 145 Vesuvius Bay Rd. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

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Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Programs In addition to the specific lap swim times, there is usually one lane open for those who would like to swim lengths.

General Swims See Schedule on page 2 for times.

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

11am – 1pm Monday through Friday 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. The pool will be shared with the Swim Team from 4:00 - 6:00pm on Monday-Thursday.

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.

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.

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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 bounce 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……. 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.

Swimming Lessons The Rainbow Road pool offers swimming lessons for all ages and stages. Our Preschool program starts at age 3 and focuses mainly on making the swimmer water safe. Can they jump into the pool and get themselves back to the edge safely? Once that is accomplished then we focus on proper strokes and water skills. The Red Cross Swim Kids Program is directed towards swimmers 6 years and older. This program has the same structure as our Preschool Program but is better suited for an older swimmer. We also have classes for adults who would like to improve their strokes so they can enjoy the water more and we have classes specifically aimed at those folks who never learned to swim as a child.

10 lessons per set (unless otherwise noted) (Sets with fewer lessons are prorated) $57.00 - 10 x ½ hour lessons $70.00 - 10 x ¾ hour lessons Set 1 July 4 – 15 Set 2 July 18 – 29 Set 3 August 1 – 12 Set 4 August 15 - 26 Private Lessons

Call 250 537 1402 for available times $22.00 - ½ hour private lesson $33.00 - ½ hour semi-private lessons (2 participants)

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Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Programs cont. 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.

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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. 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. 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.

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Swim Kids 3 Swimmers will need to support themselves in deep water for 20 seconds in this level. They will also learn how to do a sitting dive and swim 5 metres of front crawl. Swim Kids 4 These swimmers will be required to swim one whole length of the pool (25 metres). Back crawl is introduced at this level, as well as kneeling dives. Swim Kids 5 At this level, swimmers will fine tune their front and back crawl. Whip kick is introduced. The distance requirement is 50 metres continuous swim. Swim Kids 6 The instructor will help the swimmers learn about ice safety. The swimmer will be required to swim 3 lengths of the pool and do a standing dive. Swim Kids 7 Here the swimmers must swim 6 lengths of the pool using any stroke they wish. Elementary back stroke, back crawl and front crawl are refined. Swim Kids 8 Swimmers must complete 300 metres (12 lengths) of the pool. Breast stroke is evaluated at this level and rescue breathing is introduced. Swim Kids 9 At this level, swimmers must demonstrate endurance, speed and fitness for a variety of strokes. Swim Kids 10 The butterfly stroke is introduced and evaluated at this level. The swimmers must swim 20 lengths of the pool and demonstrate good mechanics in all strokes. GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

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PROGRAMS 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.

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Scavenger Hunt

Starting May 4th, you will have ten days to complete this challenge. You will visit different PARC trails, parks and beaches finishing with a free yoga class, snacks and prizes in Centennial Park May 13th 12-1pm. The scavenger hunt list will be available at the PARC office, Rainbow Road Pool, CRD Website, our Facebook page and the Salt Spring Exchange on May 4, 2016.

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SPCA Doggie Daycare at Salt Spring Saturday Market in the Park Since the summer of 2012, the local SPCA has operated a oneon-one dog daycare service in Centennial Park during the Saturday Market from May long weekend through Labour Day. This year, we open our fifth year on May 21, 2016. In the five years since doggie daycare took over the corner space by the cenotaph in Centennial Park, close to 2,000 dogs have been loved, patted, and played with by volunteers who give their time freely to ensure market visitors have an option to park their pooch. The service costs $10/hour per dog and is an important fundraiser for the local SPCA. Funds raised go towards assisting the local branch with its operating costs. Dogs who play well with humans and other dogs are welcome to show up for this first-come, first-served dog sitting service. A brief discussion about your dog’s needs with SPCA staff prior to intake helps us match up with a dog handler. We will keep your pooch comfortable and well-cared for in the shady area of the park while you shop in our community market and enjoy Ganges. Contact saltspring@spca.bc.ca for more information. Sorry, no reservations.

Salt Spring Island Emergency Program EMERGENCY WORKSHOP:

EMERGENCY WORKSHOP:

Preparing for 7 Days and Beyond: Emergencies Do Happen!

Food Storage for Emergency Preparedness

Do you need to get prepared? Does it seem too difficult? Do you keep procrastinating? Spend 1 hour for a hands-on demonstration and feel inspired to prepare your own emergency kits for your home and your car. These kits are simple, practical and contain everyday items found in your home. Date TBA. Contact: Marguerite Lee | Phone: 250-537-5302 mlee3@shaw.ca | www.prepareyourself.ca

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Disaster First Aid

Not just a “what to do” course, this equips you with commonsense criteria for decision-making in the event of an emergency, and how to improvise treatment of minor and moderate injuries during the first 24-72 hours of a disaster event. We will help you to “keep calm, and carry on” until normal services are resumed. Saturday, April 23 2016 | 9:00 am to noon (3 hours) Location: Portlock Park Portable Contact: Jordan Stratford ssiepc@crd.bc.ca | www.prepareyourself.ca 14

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This workshop provides participants with information on the basic principles of stable, reliable, long-term food storage for emergency preparedness. Our focus is on the planning, equipment and techniques needed to dehydrate and vacuum pack basic food ingredients. This workshop is mostly discussion and show and tell, rather than hands-on. Saturday, April 2, 2016 | 9:00 am to noon Location: Portlock Park Portable Contact: Wreford Miller & Janisse Browning, Squirrel Preparedness Supplies ssiepc@crd.bc.ca | www.prepareyourself.ca

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FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER 2016 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, March 26 through October 31, 2016, 9am-4pm.

Salt Spring Studio Tour

www.saltspringstudiotour.com Celebrating the 26th anniversary! Our self-guided tour of 28 studios is a great way to see the island at your own pace, meet the artisans and take home a piece of their passion: ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, textile art, wood, wine, cheese and more. All studios are open from May to September. For individual days and hours check map or website. Free map available on the Ferries and at the Visitor Centre in Ganges. saltspringstudiotour@gmail.com

ArtCraft

www.ssartscouncil.com BC’s longest running fine arts and craft show and sale of local handcrafted items. June 10 to September 18, 2016, open daily 10am – 5 pm at Mahon Hall. Special Installations and showcases, opening at 6pm, include: Peter Schnitzler on June 10th, Landart June 24th, Anna Gustafson July 8th, Chintan Bolliger and Donna Cochran July 29th and Leslie Corry Aug 26th. 250 537 0899 | info@ssartscouncil.com

Tuesday Farmers’ Market

www.saltspringtuesdaymarket.com Runs every Tuesday, from the 1st Tuesday of June until the 1st Tuesday of October, 2-6pm, in Centennial Park. Rob Pingle | 250 537 6292 sstuesdaymarket@gmail.com

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Live music under the stars every night of the summer, every weekend 6-9pm. 250-537-5379

Community Energy Conference

April 23rd, Gulf Islands Secondary School The 2016 Community Energy Conference and Social is an all-day event where you can learn the latest in energy efficiency and renewable energy news as they apply to our lives right here on Salt Spring. The day is full of different workshops you can attend. You can also attend the Earth Day Film Night at 7:30pm at Mahon Hall. The film night will feature shorts, and a feature documentary on creating community solar and energy democracy.

Annual SSI Garden Club PLANT SALE

Saturday, April 23 from 1-3pm at the Farmers’ Institute. This is the place to see and purchase shrubs, herbs, flowers and veggie plants. Bring a container to take all your great purchases home!

May Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Mother’s Day Swim

Sunday, May 8th, 2016 Come and celebrate Mother’s Day at the pool. Flowers for mothers. 1:30 – 5:30pm. 250 537 1402

Hike for Hospice

Individuals are invited to walk in memory of a loved one, and raise money for the Saltspring Hospice & Bessie Dane Foundation. Takes place mid-May. Rob Lowrie | 250 537 2770

Round Salt Spring Sailing Race

www.saltspringsailing.ca Our annual sailing race around Salt Spring. 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! Held on the May long weekend.

SS Challenge Cup

Watch soccer at its best. This adult tournament, of more than 30 teams from all over B.C., takes place on the May long weekend on various fields on the island. Malcolm Legg | 250 537 4970

Bike to Work Week

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Saturday April 9th 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 and art shows, garden tours, Earth Day celebrations (April 22nd), the Annual Japanese Garden Society’s Blossom Festival (April 9th) and culinary treats with wine tasting and hopping at the island’s famous Saturday Market. Many of the activities are free! Chamber of Commerce I 250 537 4223

Salt Spring Earth Day Festival

An annual clean up and community celebration held on April 22nd, 12-5pm in Centennial Park. Listen to great live music, participate in activities, see inspiring and informative displays from non-profit groups and businesses.

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Bike to Work Week is a BC government initiative. This is Salt Spring’s third year participating. In the first year we had 129 riders who rode more than 5200km, saving nearly 300kg of CO2 from smogging the air. Island Pathways is sponsoring it again this year, May 30 – June 5, 2016, with a wrap-up on the last day. Jan Slakov | janslakov@shaw.ca

June International One Metre Canadian National Championships

The West Coast Model Yacht Club is hosting the IOM Canadian National Championships at the Salt Spring Island Sailing Club, Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5, 2016.

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FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS June CONT. Annual Eclectic Visions Show

June 10-22nd, 2016. Come and view this spectacular showcase of Salt Spring Island Photographers at Gallery 8 in Grace Point Square. Reception on Friday June 10th 5-8pm

Sea Capers 2016

June 18-19, 2016 in Centennial Park and Ganges Village. Come and join the Seaside adventures, fishing derby, chowder contest, adult and children’s boat building and race contest, treasure hunt, sand castle building, fun kayak races and paddleboard race. Registration forms at Chamber of Commerce, Island Escapades and Windsor Plywood.

Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Birthday Bash

Sunday, June 19, 2016 The Rainbow Road Pool is eight years old! Come on out and help us wish the building a happy birthday and join in a free swim from 1:30 – 5:30pm. 250 537 1402

6th Annual Father’s Day Triathlon

Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 10am to 1pm at the Rainbow Road Indoor Pool. Swim, bike and run. 250 537 1402

Big Bike Ride

www.bigbike.ca It takes a big heart to ride a big bike! This annual fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke (BC & Yukon) Foundation takes place in mid-June, starting in Centennial Park then riding the 30-seat bike throughout Ganges. Start your own team, join a team or simply sponsor a rider.

Salt Spring Island Minor Baseball Windup

Calling all T-ball, Coachpitch, Mosquito, PeeWee and Softball players. Finish off the baseball season at the annual barbecue and watch the final game in the Mosquito division. Usually mid-June in Portlock Park.

Salt Spring Vineyards Solstice Party

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2nd Annual Tour Des Isles

June 24-26th, 2016. A unique opportunity for visitors and island residents to explore the Southern Gulf Islands, their special events, local music, natural beauty and art displays. The tour will offer inexpensive all day inter island boat service between Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne, Saturna and Pender islands. Courtesy shuttle bus services running from the docks will take passengers to local island commercial centres and recreational facilities, such as golf courses, farmers markets, museums and art galleries, and nature trails. Chamber of Commerce I 250 537 4223

July Canada Day Celebrations

Join in celebrating Canada’s Birthday at our Annual July 1 Canada Day Party presented by Thrifty Foods. Antique and Classic Car Show and birthday cake in Ganges Village. Entertainment in local venues and Kids Zone in Rotary Park. Fantastic fireworks display at dusk on Ganges Harbour. See www. saltspringchamber.com information on events. Chamber of Commerce | 250 537 4223

Canada Day Show and Shine Classic Car Show

Our Canada Day Show and Shine has been selected as the place to be on Canada Day by many Car Clubs from all over Vancouver Island, so why not come and join us this year and see why? Lots of live entertainment. Held annually on July 1, in downtown Ganges.

Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Canada Day Swim

Friday, July 1, 2016 Come and celebrate Canada Day at the pool! Don’t forget to wear red and white. 250 537 1402

Biketopia Music Festival

On Tuesday, July 5, 2016 The Pleasant Revolution will be bringing the “Biketopia Music Festival” to Salt Spring Island! They start in Vancouver on June 20th and bike down the coast to California and finishing in the Bay Area on Sept 4th. They will be travelling with 3 bands: Heather Normandale Trio, Bicicletas Por La Paz and Luminescent. Their sound system runs off of kinetic energy which is created entirely by the audience riding stationary bikes to create electricity on the spot. Viva la Velorution!!!!

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Salt Spring Swim Meet

July 8-10, 2016, Rainbow Road Indoor Pool. Cheer on the Salt Spring Stingrays and visiting summer swim teams as they compete. The pool will be closed for swimming to the public July 10th.

Lady Minto Charity Foundation Golf Tournament

http://ladymintofoundation.com July 9, 2016. 250 538 4824

ArtSpring Treasure Fair

www.artspring.ca For three days, July 14-16, 2016, the community can enjoy buying “treasures” at our silent and live auctions. The Treasure Fair is ArtSpring’s premier fundraising event where the entire community is invited to participate. Funds raised cover the operating costs of ArtSpring and allow this genuinely community-based centre for music, theater, dance, visual arts and the whole range of artistic activity to sustain its vital role. 250 537 2102

Salt Spring Fiddle Camp

www.fiddleworks.ca Salt Spring Fiddle Camp with some of the best instructors from July 17-22, 2016 at Stowell Lake Farm. Email or check out the website for details on how to register. fiddleworks@fiddleworks.ca

Heritage Day at the Museum

Held July 17, 2016, there are demonstrations of early arts and crafts, live music, old farm equipment, games and competitions for adult and children, food and much more. Free admission. Located at the Farmers’ Institute, 351 Rainbow Road.

Wellness In The Park

July 30, 2016. A free sample of some of our finest wellness practitioners on the island doing body work at the Gazebo in Centennial Park. Music, massage, holistic bodywork and education.

August Rainbow Road Indoor Pool Ice Cream Sandwich Day

Tuesday, Aug 2, 2016 Come for a swim and an ice cream sandwich! 2-6pm. 250 537 1402

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September

2nd Annual Salt Spring Island Garlic & Music Festival

Gulf Islands Open Tennis Tournament

www.saltspringgarlicfestival.com August 6-7, 2016 – Lots of famous and local artists The purpose of the Salt Spring Garlic and Music Festival is to promote two of the most visible of Salt Spring’s assets: music and home-grown organic food. Check out the website for details on all the great musical performers, how to purchase tickets, and for a list of all the vendors. Vendors contact: Neale Smith 250-221-1195 nealesmith2905@gmail.com Volunteers contact: volunteers@saltspringgarlicfestival.com

Fulford Days Festival

Usually held the second weekend in August, at Drummond Park in Fulford Harbour.

Special Olympics Invitational Bocce Ball Tournament

Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 9am to 5:00pm in Centennial Park. 250 537 1049

9th Annual Rogers Rookie Junior Tennis Tournament

9th Annual Rogers Rookie Junior Tennis Tourney is on Saturday, August 20 at Portlock Park (ages 8-14). Contact Marianne Banman for more info on the Rookie Tour or for private and group lessons. Marianne Banman | 250 537 5780 baselinetennis@telus.net

Salt Spring Island Lantern Festival

www.fireflylanternfestival.com FireFly Lantern Festival is a family community arts festival focused on coming together as an island to celebrate our multifarious collective, usually held in late August/early September. fireflylanternfestival@gmail.com

Salty Wheels Barn Dance and Sunday Practice

Aug 27-28th, 2016. Saturday night join us at our informal Hay Barn dance at 734 Upper Ganges Rd, starts around 7pm. On Sunday in the Salt Spring Island Middle School gym join us for a formal dance (wear your “proper” square dance attire) from 2-4:30pm.

www.saltspringtennis.ca Annual open tennis tournament, September 2-5, 2016. info@saltspringtennis.ca

Pride Festival

Celebrate Pride with a parade and weekend-long festival on the second weekend of every September, September 10-11, 2016. info@glossi.org

Salt Spring Scottish Country Dance Club Open House

www.saltspringscottishdancers.org Come and try out this lively and fun form of social dancing at our Fall Term Open House on Mon. Sept 12th, 6-8pm at All Saints Church Hall, Park Drive. Partners are not required, soft soled shoes are best. 2 hrs of complimentary instruction both Mon. Sept 12th & Sept 19th. For more information please call: Catherine Crombie | 250 537 9387 | ccrombie@shaw.ca Janet Butler | 250 537 9632 | jmargaretbutler@gmail.com

Fall Fair

www.ssifi.org September 17 & 18, 2016 on the Farmers’ Institute grounds on Rainbow Road. One of the oldest and longest continuously running Fall Fairs in B.C. The Salt Spring Island Fall Fair takes place annually in September. Come and enjoy the fun at this family-oriented country fair. Volunteers are always needed and made welcome. Program and entry catalogue available in early July. 250 537 4755 | ssifi@shaw.ca

Terry Fox Run

The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry’s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. September 25, starting at Rainbow Road Pool. Janine Fernandes-Hayden | 250 537 8314

October Apple Festival

www.appleluscious.com A self-guided fall tour of several orchards that includes heritage apples, sampling, demos, workshops and more. The 2016 festival is on October 2. Harry Burton | 250 653 2007

Salt Spring Vineyards Harvest Grape Stomp

www.saltspringvineyards.com An afternoon of live music, food, special tastings, grape-stomping competitions, and stomping good fun, usually held mid October. Joanne and Dev McIntyre | 250 653 WINE info@saltspringvineyards.com

Small Business Week

October 17-21, 2016. Small business workshops, trade show and Annual Business Awards. Presented by Island Savings Credit Union and the Chamber of Commerce. www.saltspringchamber.com Chamber of Commerce | 250 537 4223

Hallowe’en Celebration

Annual fireworks show over Ganges Harbour, at dusk, on October 31. Sponsored by the Salt Spring Fire Department.

Westcoast Work Boat Fall Rendezvous

www.wwba.ca The Rendezvous provides an opportunity to walk the wharves, meet the owners and learn about the heritage of work boats and their new lives as west coast pleasure vessels. September 23-25, 2016 on the SS Harbour Authority’s Kanaka Dock. Martin Milner | 250 653 9516 jaywestfarm@shaw.ca

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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE DANCE Argentine Tango - Por El Amor Del Tango

Facebook: Por El Amor Del Tango- Salt Spring Island Friday practices at the Core Inn, 3rd floor, 8-10pm, $5 Milongas every 3rd Saturday of the month at All Saints by the Sea, 4-7pm, $10. Welcoming all dancers, experienced and beginners to the beautiful embrace or 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, Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 pm at 734 Upper Ganges Road with a summer dance at the end of July. Beginner lessons available. Alan & Marilynne Cunningham | 250 537 5356 | almarcun@telus.net

Salt Spring Scottish Country Dance Club

www.saltspringscottishdancers.org Come and try out this lively and fun form of social dancing at our Fall Term Open House on Mon. Sept 12th, 6-8pm at All Saints Church Hall, Park Drive. Partners are not required, soft soled shoes are best. 2 hrs of complimentary instruction both Mon. Sept 12th & Sept 19th.For more information please call: Catherine Crombie | 250 537 9387 | ccrombie@shaw.ca Janet Butler | 250 537 9632 | jmargaretbutler@gmail.com

Swing Dance

Meet every Wednesday year round 6:30-8:30pm at the Salt Spring Elementary School Activity Centre. Beginners always welcome, lessons scheduled through the year. Dance to Big Band and 50’s-60’s rock n’ roll. Wendy Hartnett | 250 537 4118 I w_hartnett@hotmail.com

Dance Classes & Instructors 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. Thurs. 7-9pm Beaver Point Hall and Sundays 10:30am-12pm at the Core Inn (3rd floor), 134 McPhillips Ave.

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 jdonaldson@sd64.bc.ca

Instructor – Dance - Qigong

www.naomijason.com Dance instructor, artist and movement therapist. Naomi Jason | 250 653 9498 | nomers4@yahoo.com 18

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Antler Ridge Dance Studio

Robbyn Scott: Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer. Dance classes, Movement Explorations, Creations and Informal Performances. Robbyn Scott | 250 653 4088 | antlerridgedance@gmail.com

Children’s Dance Workshop

www.kristenlewis.ca Dance workshops and recitals for children. More details on website. Kristen Lewis | 250 537 4480 | info@kristenlewis.ca

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

SS Arts Academy

www.saltspringartsacademy.ca Various dance programs, musical theatre and workshops available. Shelley Mahoney | 250 537 4294 | office@saltspringartsacademy.ca

Ballroom Social Dance

Facebook: BallroomDance Salt Spring or SaltSpring Dance Club Lessons and practice in ballroom social dances. Newcomers always welcome. Learn to do Night Club 2 Step, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha, and no partner line dances. Get ready to try your moves at our classes and dances through the year. We will keep you swirling around the dance floor in style. Good exercise. Good fun. Good friends. New dance styles and social dances being added periodically. Contact us to find out what’s happening and to join our dance club list. Kathy or Ron Weisner | 250 537 5058 I kathy@ballroomonsaltspring.com

Music Groups & Associations Bandemonium Music Society

www.bandemonium.org Salt Spring Concert Band, director Dawn Hage (Mon., 7:15-9 pm, SIMS, Sept. to June); and Swing Shift Big Band, director Derrick Milton (Wed., 7:15-9 pm, SIMS, Sept. to June), are vibrant community bands offering opportunities for woodwind, brass and percussion players of all ages to develop skills, enjoy music and perform. Book Swing Shift, great swing and Latin music, for your next event or celebration. Check our website to learn more about joining our bands and band performances. Salt Spring Concert Band: Dawn Hage | dawnhagemusic@hotmail.com Swing Shift Big Band: Derrick Milton | dsmilton@telus.net 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.

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 and is held most Saturdays from 2 – 3:30 pm at the United Church. It is open to amateur string players 15 years and older. Carol Wright | 250 537 5982 | kiffwright@shaw.ca WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE 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. Events are usually on Monday evenings with shows beginning at 7:00. Doors open at 6:00 for season pass holders, 6:15 for general admission. See website for details.

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 | lynnr@shaw.ca

Piano Lessons

Salt Spring Singers

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

UBUNTU Community Song Circle

Have fun learning positioning, basic chords, & strums. Build a song repertoire of your choice. $35/hr. Teresa Waters | 778 354 1019 | hiwaters@shaw.ca

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 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: • Ukulele Singalong (15yrs+) • Jazz Improvisation and Speaking the Musical Language Series 1

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 Dream Deep Music www.oonamcouat.com Piano, Voice, Harp, and Music Theory. Offering a successful and holistic approach to making music for all ages and all levels. Oona McOuat | 250 537 2088 | oonasong@yahoo.com

Gulf Islands School of the Performing Arts (GISPA) – Youth

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Ukulele for Beginners

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

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 regularly to read plays, poetry or prose and perform publicly once or twice a year. 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. Tom McKeachie | 250 537 5637

The Academy Presents …

www.saltspringartsacademy.ca Production company producing dance, theatre and music. Shelley Mahoney | 250 537 4294 | office@saltspringartsacademy.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 Theatre /Dramatic Arts cont. Salt Spring Film Festival – “Best of the Fest”

www.saltspringfilmfestival.com International Film Series “Best of the Fest” film series brings award-winning feature films from international festivals to our island. Please visit the website for the film schedule. The Film Society also makes its expertise and projection equipment available to community organizations. info@saltspringfilmfestival.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

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

Fabric Art Groups Island Comfort Quilts

Providing comfort quilts free of charge to any islander with a lifethreatening 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

Fabric Art Instruction Nuno Felting Summer Retreat & Workshops

www.saltspringfiberadventures.com Create your own unique artwear in merino wool and silk. Learn surface design, garment construction, painting with dyes and sculptural techniques. See website for details. Laurie Steffler/ Feltscapes Design | lauriesteffler@gmail.com

Felt making Workshops & Private Felting and Textile Courses

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Mudpuppy Studios

www.mudpuppyacademy.ca Children’s sewing classes and day camps, no experience required. More details on website and under Section Summer Camps on pg 32. Francine Hampson-Reid | 778 353 3600

NUNO Felting Workshops

www.judithdios.com Specializing in hand-painted “watercolour” nuno felting with3dimensional surface effects. See website for workshop options and current schedule. Judith Dios | 250 221 0944 | jd@judithdios.com

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 SS Arts Academy

www.saltspringartsacademy.ca See listing under Dance classes & Instructors Shelley Mahoney | 250 537 4294 | office@saltspringartsacademy.ca

Salt Spring Basketry Guild

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. Find program updates on the website or the Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/ssibasketryguild contact@ssibasketryguild.com

Salt Spring Painters Guild

www.ssipaintersguild.com Established in 1972, the Painters Guild promotes the artistic growth and self-expression of its members through encouragement, fellowship, mentoring and workshops. The only prerequisite of membership is a desire to draw and paint. Painting and drawing workshops are presented regularly throughout the year. Visit the website for schedules. Registrar Janet Smith | 250 931 1235 | jrsmith@shaw.ca

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 WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Visual Art Groups cont. 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, organized monthly meetings for mutual support and to hold workshops. Also offering, for the first time this year, SSICA (Salt Spring Island Ceramic Awards) with a show opening October 6th, 2016. President: Kathleen Horsdal

Visual Art Instruction Acrylic Painting

For beginners. Classes limited to 3 people in order to give individual attention. Bev Lillyman | 250 537 2466 | bevlillyman@shaw.ca

Partners

Artists’ Studio (South SS Seniors)

A supportive, but not instructional, group meeting Fridays 12:30–4:00 in the Seniors’ Building at the south end of Fulford Hall. Janice Finnemore | 250 653 4630

ArtVentures

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

Basketry Workshops

www.joancarrigan.com Offering ongoing workshops for all levels. Joan Carrigan | 250 538 1877 | info@joancarrigan.com

Creative by Nature Studio

www.creativebynature.org Learn to draw and paint naturally. Classes online and in person, small group and one to one. Call or email to learn more. Lisa Lipsett | 250 537 9785 | lisa@creativebynature.org

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

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

Pastel and Beginner Drawing Workshops

www.gailsibley.com Gail Sibley | 778 440 3131 | gailsibley@shaw.ca

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ARTS, DANCE and CULTURE Visual Art Instruction cont. 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

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Language

See PARC programs on page 6 for: • Learn to Speak Japanese • Learn to Speak Spanish

Chinese Mandarin

Language lessons Lisa (Yu Chun) Maude | 250 930 0902

Spanish

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. Julie MacKinnon | 250 537 2100

Pottery Lessons

Pat Webber | 250 537 8871 | jwebber@saltspring.com

Spanish lessons for all ages and all levels. Adiel Pantoja | 250 653 4027 | adielpantoja@live.com

Writing Writing Alone Together

www.lovinginquiry.com Weekly women’s writing group at the library. Ahava Shira | 250 537 8767 | ahava@lovinginquiry.com

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

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Arts Associations + Facilities

Salt Spring Island Public Library

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 (a 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. This facility is also available for rental. Cicela Månsson, Artistic Director | 250 537 2125 | info@artspring.ca

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

Salt Spring Literacy www.saltspringliteracy.org

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy on Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands. We provide volunteer tutors for adult learners in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language and computer literacy. We help with coursework and forms. We also send reading tutors into the elementary schools and provide readers to seniors. Privacy is assured. Learners and volunteers welcome, and donations are tax deductible. The Giant Book Sale is our annual fundraiser held in November at the Farmers Institute. 250 537 9717 | info@saltspringliteracy.org

Toastmasters

Toastmasters is the “Fitness Club of the Mind”. By joining and attending regularly we improve our communication and leadershipskills. The Salt Spring Club meets every Monday in the Catholic Church basement at 135 Drake Rd. at 7pm, unless it is a statutory holiday. Laura Patrick | 250 538 0215

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, meet the artisans and take home a piece of their passion: ceramics, glass, painting, sculpture, textile art, wood, wine, cheese and more. All studios are open from May to September 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

DEVELOP BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT 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.

SALT SPRING ISLAND KARATE CLUB For more information, call 250.537.0040 barclayc@shaw.ca | www.ssikarate.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

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community groups and RESOURCES

Canadian Federation of University Women

The Salt Spring branch is part of an international organization of women whose purpose is to provide bursaries/scholarships and to encourage higher education in women, as well as promoting friendship and support for members. Bursaries are provided to many girls in Africa and India to allow them to complete their secondary school studies and make them eligible to go further. Monthly meetings feature excellent guest speakers. Special interest groups are an integral part of the club’s activities. Irene Wright | 250 537 5347

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

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

Gays and 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 Road | 250 537 5302 islandcomfortquilts@shaw.ca

OAP (Old Age Pensioners)

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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 & reconciliation, where the history of SS Japanese Canadian pioneers is acknowledged. We are a volunteer organization. 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

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. Jim Helset | jhelset@telus.net

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. 250 537 5822 | legionbr92@shaw.ca

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. Phone or see website for full details. 250 537 9971 | connect@ssics.ca WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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community groups and RESOURCES Salt Spring Island Foundation

www.saltspringislandfoundation.org 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 $1.6 million to island charities. 250 537 8305 | admin@saltspringislandfoundation.org

Salt Spring Hospice

www.saltspringhospice.org Salt Spring Hospice is a volunteer organization that supports individuals and their families at the end of life and during their bereavement. In addition we provide assistance with Advance Care Planning. Our volunteers have been providing comfort, care and support for over 30 years on Salt Spring. We are a member of the Palliative Care team working in cooperation with other island health care providers. Our services are provided without charge. We are a non-profit charitable organization and we appreciate the ongoing support of our community through donations and bequests. office@saltspringhospice.org

Salt Spring Literacy

www.saltspringliteracy.org We are a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy on Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands. We provide volunteer tutors for adult learners in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language and computer literacy. Privacy is assured. Volunteers welcome, and donations are tax deductible. The Giant Book Sale is our annual fundraiser held in November at the Farmers’ Institute. 250 537 9717 | info@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

The Institute’s aims are to improve the condition of rural life, to promote the theory and practice of agriculture, to promote home economics, public health, child welfare, education, better schools and cultural activities. The motto is “Service, Self-Fulfillment, and Sociability”. Meetings are held once a month at members’ homes. New members welcome. Margaret Reid | 250-537-9848

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 GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

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. Branch Manager: Sean Hogan | 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

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. Services offered include Friendly Visitors, Friendly Readers, Light Housekeeping, Yard Work, Simple Home Repairs, Transportation and Van Excursions to social and cultural events. Services can be accessed through the Seniors’ Wellness office at 129 Hereford Avenue, open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. (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. Programs include: Artists Studio, Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Chair Yoga, Coffee & Crafts, Life Story Writers, Nia and Seniorfit. John A. Heddle | 250 537 2672 | heddle@me.com

Transition Salt Spring Society http://transitionsaltspring.ning.com Transition Salt Spring Society (TSS) a volunteer run, not-for-profit 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

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 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 8 for: • Optimizing Digestion Through Ayurveda • Five Food Flavours of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Intro to Gardening on Salt Spring • Learn to Make Mozzarella • Learn to Make Feta • Cooking with Bob - Pastry Basics • Cooking with Bob – Basic Indian Cooking • Cooking with Bob – Appetizers from Around the World • Cooking with Bob – Easy Beginners Dim Sum • Kids Cooking Classes

Community Services People’s Roots Program

www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca The People’s Roots program serves the island with food security initiatives and is integrated with the Food Bank, Mental Health Services, Family Place, and the In From the Cold shelter. People’s Roots grows food on a 1 acre plot in Burgoyne Bay, organizes food skills workshops, provides employment and helps people access healthy, local and seasonal food. We also manage a permaculture demonstration garden on Community Services’ main grounds. 250 537 9971 | connect@ssics.ca

Cooking – Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca

Italian cooking classes. Max | 250 537 8588

EcoReality

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

Salt Spring Island Beekeeping Club

www.ssibeekeepers.com Open to anyone interested in bees or beekeeping. Visit our website for more details. 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

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

Foxglove Farm’s Centre for Arts, Ecology & Agriculture

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.

Island Natural Growers

http://transitionsaltspring.ning.com Transition Salt Spring Society (TSS) a volunteer run, not-for-profit 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

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

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, the Local Organic Food Guide. Anne Macey | 250 537 5511 | annemacey@shaw.ca

Transition Salt Spring Society

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 26

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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 (George Laundry 250 653 9095) and Wednesdays at 1pm. Joan Byrne | 250 537 4581

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. Hours: Every Wednesday from 9:30am - 12:30 pm and from 7pm to 9pm. Yvonne Gibbons | 250 537 5400

Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)

www.sca.org A group that studies the Middle Ages and Renaissance by recreating the clothing and activities of the era 600 to 1600AD Dance, music, fencing, archery, armoured fighting, arts, crafts, sciences, games and feasting! Glen | richardcavalier@yahoo.com

Bridge (South SS Seniors)

Alternate Saturdays 1:30 pm in the Andersen Room at Fulford Hall. John Flannagan | 250 653 2344 jpflannagan@shaw.ca

Dog Trainer

Puppies and 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

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 Rod & Gun Club

www.saltspringislandrodandgunclub.ca 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

Cornerstone Driving School

Letitia Lane | letitialane@gmail.com

Salt Spring Island Amateur Radio Club

www.ssphotog.ca Please see listing under Visual Arts.

Mondays 10:30 am-12 pm in the Andersen Room at Fulford Hall Patricia Flannagan | 250 653 2344 jpflannagan75@hotmail.com

Dog Trainer

We operate year-round, Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 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 Photography Club

Coffee & Craft (South SS Seniors)

Students of all ages welcome who wish to learn to drive or to refresh and refine their skills. We offer training both on and offisland with two skilled and experienced instructors. Please call for rates and more information. Shirley Bunyan | 250 538 1733 cornerstonedrivingschool@yahoo.ca

Salt Spring Model Railway Show

Salt Spring Antique & Classic MOTOR Club

www.saltspringcarclub.com SSI Antique and Classic Motor Club is open to all residents of Salt Spring Island who own a classic or antique automobile. The Club was founded in 2001 to promote friendship with other auto enthusiasts and help in the care, upkeep and restoration of antique and classic cars. Annual Classic Car Show held July 1st. Marv Coulthard | 250 537 5206 marv@saltspringcarclub.com John Teagle | 250 537 9749 teagle46@gmail.com

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www.saltspringarchives.com Open Mondays 1-3 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 1 pm. The purposes of the SS Historical Society are to encourage historical research and to stimulate public interest in the history of Salt Spring Island; to promote the preservation and identification of historical sites, relics, natural features and other objects and places of historical interest on Salt Spring Island; and, to publish historical sketches, studies and documents that detail our historical roots. Their collection can be seen on their website or at their office in the public library. 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 6:30-10pm at the Seniors Centre. Ted Baldwinson | 250 537 2809 Conrad Koke | 250 537 1304 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 5 for: • Fit for Life - Walking for Beginners • Beginner Weight Loss Outdoor Bootcamp with Deb • Senior Outdoor Fitness with Deb • Nordic Walking Club with Deb

Boomerfit

Inspired co-ed workouts targeting the 50+ age group, by Trisha, Certified Personal Trainer. Strive to reach your optimal fitness. Fulford Hall Wednesdays 9-10 am, Beaver Point Hall Fridays 9-10am Trisha Moroz-Barstead, BCRPA, ACE | 250 653 4656 trisha.synergyfit@gmail.com

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! Mon 1-2pm; Fri 11:30am-12:30pm at SS Wellness Centre. 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

Nia (South SS Seniors)

Class with Arleen Sadler, Thursdays 10am in the Andersen Room at Fulford Hall. Donna Way | 250 653 9985 | wapaul@telus.net

Seven Stars-Tai Chi

210 Cedar Lane Applications of the form postures on Mondays 6:30 – 8:00pm. Yang Style on Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00pm. Beginners on Thursdays 6:308:00pm. All styles on Sundays 10:30am-12:30pm. Osman Phillips | 250 537 5667 | 7stars@cedarlanestudio.com

Taoist Tai Chi Internal Arts

www.taoist.org Improve your balance and circulation. Classes 5 days a week. Suitable for all ages. Mon/Wed 6:30-8:30pm; Tues/Thur 10:30am-12:30pm; Sat 10am-12noon. More details on website. Stephanie Artz | 250 537 1721 | saltspringisland@taoist.org

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 28

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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

Personal Training

Personal trainer on Salt Spring Island for 14 years. Customized programs to meet personal needs; post rehab, general fitness, HIIT training, martial arts. Leslie Wiens | lesonss@msn.com

SynergyFit Personal Training

Certified Personal Trainer. In-home training available. Meeting clients’ fitness goals for 20+ years. Training the individual, couples, or groups. 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, hot yoga, weight circuit, free weights, cardio machines, full change rooms with showers, infrared sauna, child care (M-F), sunbeds, qualified trainers. 102 McPhillips Avenue 250 537 5217 | northendfitness@gmail.com

Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre

The central hub for all things wellness on the rock. Home to a Fitness Studio, Wellness Studio, Yoga, Integrated health practitioners, and an online Community Events Calendar and a Practitioner directory. 120 Hereford Avenue | 1 250 900 1125 | info@ssiwellness.com

Yoga Chair Yoga (South SS Seniors)

Class with Cate McEwen, Tuesdays 2pm in the Andersen Room at Fulford Hall. Cara Joy Hughes | 250 653 4710

Celeste Mallett Jason Yoga

Certified yoga teacher, offers classes and private lessons for all ages. Celeste Mallett Jason | 250 537 2444 info@gangesyogastudio.com

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 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

Kundalini Yoga

www.shannoncowan.com Certified Kundalini Yoga for women, and co-ed mixed levels classes. Shannon Cowan | 250 537 HUGS | shannonecowan@gmail.com WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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HEALTH, FITNESS and WELLNESS North End Yoga

On-going yoga asana/ heart and breath/meditation focused routine every Thursday morning at 8am-10am at Cats Pajamas Dance Studio, St. Mary Lake. Laurie Steffler | 250 537 5250 | lauriesteffler@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. 355 Blackburn Rd | 250 537 2326 | yoga@saltspringcentre.com

Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre

www.ssiwellness.com 120 Hereford Avenue | 1 250 900 1125 | info@ssiwellness.com

Shannon Cowan Family Yoga

www.shannoncowan.com Prenatal Yoga and Childbirth Education. Shannon Cowan | 250 537 HUGS | shannonecowan@gmail.com

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

Yoga - Physiotherapy

www.spacetoremember.com Brett Wearne | 250 538 0924 | brettwearne@gmail.com

Crystal Singing Bowl and Sacred Gong Meditation & Healing

www.TeronWolf.com Join Teron and Melissa for an inspiring evening of Meditation & Healing with the Crystal Singing Bowls or the Sacred Gong. Start the evening by walking a candle-lit pathway to our welcoming meditation room. Settle into a zero-gravity chair or stretch out on our lounge, then drift into stillness as the gentle sounds of these restorative vibrations carry you away. These tranquil gatherings are designed for relaxation, rejuvenation, introspection & healing. The healing energy & sacred sound of 14 Crystal Singing Bowls or our Sacred Gong will gently ease you into a meditation, visualization, or even a healing-infused nap! You don’t have to do anything but rest & listen to the sound. Teron Wolf | 250 886 6393 | teron@teronwolf.com

Dream Deep Music

www.oonamcouat.com Gentle and joyful interactive sound therapy promoting relaxation, clarity, creativity, 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

Mind & Body

See PARC programs on page 6 for: • Easeful Menopause and vibrant health through Ayurveda • Optimizing Digestion through Ayurveda • Five Food Flavours of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Managing Iron Deficiency Through Traditional Chinese Medicine • Women’s Wellness Through Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Anna Haltrecht - Mindful Living

www.bonesforever.com Offering innovative movement classes and private sessions. Anna Haltrecht | 250 537 5681 | anna@bonesforever.com

Centre for Loving Inquiry

www.lovinginquiry.com Offering transformative one-to-one and group mentorship programs in writing and creative expression. Weekly women’s group at the Library. Ahava Shira, PhD | 250 537 8767 | ahava@lovinginquiry.com GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD | WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016

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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 I 250 653 9223 Fernwood Elementary | 8:30-11:30am M & 12:30-3:30pm Th 250 537 9332 Saltspring Elementary I 8:30-11:30am M - Th I 250-537-9928

Parent Child Mother Goose

Family Place www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca Family Place is a resource and drop-in centre for parents and caregivers and their children ages 0-6. Stay and Play Drop-In Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-3pm (light lunch provided) and Fridays 10am- 1pm (snack provided). Dad N’ Me Pancake Breakfast Saturdays 8:30-10am. For other parent child programs and parent education programs, please call Family Place. Laundry, internet, and clothing exchange available to families while in attendance. Toy library available on Thursday afternoons during drop in 12:303. All Family Place programs are free. 120 Park Drive. Johanna Stiver | 250 537 6733 | familyplace@ssics.ca

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. For more information please call Family Place. All Family Place programs are free. Johanna Stiver | 250 537 6733 | familyplace@ssics.ca

Toy Library

www.saltspringcommunityservices.ca Families may borrow toys for children ages 0-6. Service is available at Family Place Thursday afternoons during Stay & Play Drop-In 12:30-3pm. Toys may be borrowed for two weeks at a time. All Family Place programs are free. 120 Park Drive Johanna Stiver | 250 537 6733 | familyplace@ssics.ca

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It’s not about equal opportunity; girls here get every opportunity. Established in 1908, SMS provides empowering education for girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. (Boarding: Grades 7–12)

Meet the world; stay close to home. Discover the advantages of 5-day & 7-day boarding at Western Canada’s only all-girls day and boarding school!

INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2016 Contact our admissions team to visit our campus and start your application: admissions@stmarg.ca / 250.479.7171

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Family style dining room • Pro Shop sales Club Rentals • Power Cart Rentals Driving Range Practice Area • CPGA Pro Instruction

First Aid See PARC programs on page 8 for: • Learn to Speak Japaenese • Learn to Speak Spanish • Intro to Gardening on Salt Spring • Standard First Aid with CPRC and AED • Standard First Aid Recert • CPR Level C and AED • CPR Level C Recert • Emergency First Aid (EFA) • Home Alone (11-15 yrs)

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Leadership

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, ‘A’ Leader | 250 537 7503 I ssi4hclub@yahoo.ca

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Gulf Island New Beginnings

Salt Spring Community Services A vocational rehabilitation program helping break down barriers to employment. Are you ready for a new beginning? Would you like support with your goals? For more information on eligibility for this transformative program, call or drop by Salt Spring Community Services. 250 537 9971 ext 232

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters

www.bbbsvictoria.com Help change the life of a child in our community! Inquire today about the Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Program. Volunteers spend 1 hour each week visiting a child at Salt Spring or Fernwood Elementary to help enhance self-esteem, social skills and self confidence. No experience or special skills needed, just a happy, friendly disposition and a desire to build a relationship with a child. Christina Penhale christina.penhale@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

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Toastmasters is the “Fitness Club of the Mind”. By joining and attending regularly we improve our communication and leadership skills. The Salt Spring Club meets every Monday, at 7pm, in the Catholic Church Basement at 135 Drake Road, unless it is a statutory holiday. Laura Patrick | 250 538 0215

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Fun and relaxed golf in a country setting Pro Shop 250-537-2121 | Toll Free 1-866-211-2260 805 Lower Ganges Road | www.saltspringgolf.com

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SUMMER CAMPS

CAMP COLOSSAL DAY CAMP 6-12 yrs

See PARC Programs on page 8.

PRESCHOOL MINI CAMP 3-5 yrs

See PARC Programs on page 9.

YOUNG CHEF CAMP 9-12 yrs

See PARC Programs on page 8.

OFF-ISLAND ADVENTURE CAMP 6-12 yrs

See PARC Programs on page 9.

H20 ADVENTURE CAMP 7-12 yrs

See PARC Programs on page 9.

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 11-22 (weekly programs) in Burgoyne Bay. Children learn through a blend of naturebased artistic, musical and dramatic activities. Fee is $200 per week. gicel@gicel.ca

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

SUMMER LIBRARY CAMPS: Salt Spring Island Public Library

http://saltspring.bclibrary.ca 129 McPhillips Avenue July 11-15. An assortment of activities and programs for all ages. 250 537 4666 | info@saltspringlibrary.com

ISLAND ESCAPADES ADVENTURE CAMP 8-19 yrs

www.islandescapades.com www.adventurecampbc.com Wilderness Adventure Camps since 1991, accredited by the B.C. Camping Association. These unique, small group youth camps focus on fun, personal growth and skill acquisition. Day Camps for ages 8-12; one & two week overnight Kayak & Surf camps for ages 12-18, plus Leadership Certification Programs for youth 15-19 which qualify for Duke of Edinburgh credits. 250 537 2571 or 1 888 KAYAK 67 | escapades@saltspring.com 32

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GIRL POWER CAMP 9-14 yrs

www.oonamcouat.com Resilient, creative, adventuresome…. Through cool art, music, dance, games, discussion, yoga and just plain fun, girls ages 9½ to 14 explore issues central to creating their own happily-ever-afters. Monday-Friday, 10am – 4pm in July 2016. Oona McOuat | 250 537 2088 | oonasong@yahoo.com

ENCHANTED ECOLOGY CAMPS 5-9 yrs

www.oonamcouat.com Through magical play, music, innovative art and cutting-edge science, Faerie & Mermaid Camps inspire girls ages 5½ through 9 to care about the natural world. Monday-Friday, 10am – 3pm in July 2016. Oona McOuat | 250 537 2088 | oonasong@yahoo.com

MUDPUPPY STUDIOS SUMMER CAMPS 8+ yrs

Learn to sew clothing for yourself using sewing machines, sergers and learn to press using the iron. 8 years old and up. Small class size in our studio. Weekly dates from July 4 to August 12, 2016. For more information check out our website. Leave a note or call Francine 778-353-3600

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 runs for 5 consecutive days at August 1-5, 2016 the Gulf Islands Secondary School Upper Field. Soccer Tots is 1-hour long and is for 3-5 year olds, Half day camp is for ages 6-12 and full day camp is for ages 7-12. Full day campers will enjoy a refreshing water-fun session at the Rainbow Road Pool at the end of each day. 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

WISDOM OF THE EARTH 7-12 yrs

wisdomoftheearth.ca See website for summer schedule.

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INFORMATION RESOURCES 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 January, April and September. 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

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

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 SeniorS Services Society

A resource information, drop-in centre and volunteer outreach programme for seniors. 250 537 4604 | saltspringseniors@shaw.ca

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RENTAL FACILITIES Gatehouse

www.stowellakefarm.com Farm setting with various options for events. Liz Young | 250 653 4308 info@stowellakefarm.com

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

Community Hall includes a stage, fully equipped kitchen, and recreation room. Accommodates 150. Bookings | 250 537 3505

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 34

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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 8-seat meeting rooms and a 50-seat program room which are available for the public to use. Bookings | 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 United Church

www.saltspringunitedchurch.org Upper hall accommodates 46, with partial kitchen available. Lower Hall, with full kitchen, holds 100. Bookings | 250 537 5812

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 WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 2016 | GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD

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Aquatics Rainbow Road Indoor Pool

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!! SSPLASH is seeking new Board Members for 2016. Darlene Steele | 250 537 8718 info@ssplash.org

Equestrian Groups & Assoc. Back Country Horsemen Association

www.bchorsemen.org Local chapter on Salt Spring Island Michele Boyd | 250 537 4893 llfarm@shaw.ca

Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Association

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

Equestrian Instruction and Trail Riding Denton Farms

All levels and areas of interest – Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Dressage. Lynne Denton | 250 653 9296 or 250 653 9200 | lbdenton@shaw.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

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@gmail.com

Salt Spring Aikido Club

www.saltspringaikido.ca Aikido is a dynamic, non-aggressive Japanese martial art emphasizing harmony and self-control. Adults on Tues 6:00-7:30pm and Fri 7:00-8:30pm. Kids on Tues 5:00-6:00pm. Alan Wardroper | 250 538 5549 info@saltspringaikido.ca

Outdoor Recreation Disc Golf Coach and Trainer

Gordon Field | 250 931 7931 saltspringdisc@globalambient.com

Fishing Licenses - Service BC

www.fishing.gov.bc.ca | 250 537 5414

Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (GICEL)

www.gicel.ca GICEL is an ecological exploration program connecting your 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

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

Kids ages 7-18 get fit and have fun! Saltspring 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! Registration will take place in March for the 2016 summer season. For more information please contact us: rainbowmichelleb@gmail.com president@saltspringstingrays.com

Island Escapades

Martial Arts Salt Spring Island Karate Club – Kids and Adults

www.ssikarate.com Chris Barclay | 250 537 0040 barclay@shaw.ca

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www.islandescapades.com Ocean Kayak Tours including 2-7 hour interpretive guided day and sunset tours to marine parks and islets. Beginner to Advanced Stroke & Rescue clinics taught on Cusheon Lake, including expedition planning. Offering Multi Day Expeditions in the Gulf Islands, Kayak Guide courses & Eco Ed programs for schools & groups. Celebrating 25 years of business. Jack Rosen | 250 537 2571 escapades@saltspring.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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Outdoor Recreation cont. Island Paddlers

www.saltspringpaddlers.ca The Salt Spring Paddlers Club is a social club of active paddlers, who come together in support of their interest in recreational paddling. The club is a volunteer run, notfor-profit organization devoted to the promotion of safe and skillful paddling in the surrounding waters. The club has a diverse paddling community and a wide range of paddling opportunities. Jude Oliver | 250 653 9073 I saltspringpaddlers@gmail.com

Island Pathways

www.islandpathways.ca Island Pathways was formed in 1988 and became a non-profit society in 1997. Volunteers work year round to promote safe non-motorized transportation and recreation. info@islandpathways.ca

Dragon Boating

Anyone is welcome to join the club. Practices are Mondays and Thursdays, 6-7pm, March-Oct. 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

Motocross - On & Off island

Contact for information on the sport of motocross; competitions off island; Youth/ Adult. Blaine Johnson | 250 537 6607 blaine33@shaw.ca

Salt Spring Adventure Co. LTD

www.saltspringadventures.com Kayak tours, rentals, expeditions and instruction. Whale watching and marine wildlife viewing. Paddle board rentals and instruction. Paddle Canada courses and bike rentals. Yvonne Poirier | 250 537 2764 I info@ saltspringadventures.com

Salt Spring Power & Sail Squadron

www.saltspringsquadron.ca In-depth Boat Operations and Safety Training plus the challenge of Plotting and Navigation. Includes the mandatory Pleasure Craft Operator Card. 36

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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

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

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. The Club is affiliated with BC Nature and Nature Canada. Activities are announced in the Driftwood on the last Wednesday of each month.

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. The Canadian National Championship for the International One Meter Yacht Race will be held on Salt Spring June 3-5, 2016. Lawrie Neish | 250 537 2053 wlneish@shaw.ca

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

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See PARC programs on page 8 for: • Ball Hockey (7-11 yrs)

Salt Spring Badminton Club

Adults and teens, all skill levels welcome. Must have own racquet and non-marking shoes. Drop-ins or yearly membership. September to the middle of May. Thursdays 8 -10 pm and Sundays 7 – 9 pm at GISS gym. Gail Temmel | 250 653 4613 gmtemmel@shaw.ca

Salt Spring Island Minor Baseball

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

Hockey – Adult & Youth - Off Island Contact for information about off-island hockey. Derek Topping | 250 537 9796 derektopping@telus.net

Women’s Basketball

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 Association

www.saltspringgymnastics.com Salt Spring Gymnastics offers programming for youth and adults at Fulford Hall. 250 537 4865 saltspringgymnastics@gmail.com

Salt Spring PickleBall

saltspringpickleball.net Come have fun with this wonderful game. Two outdoor courts at Portlock Park and Fulford (behind fire hall). Scheduled indoor and outdoor games. Please see website for current schedules and contact information.

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 free, recreational running group that trains for fitness, fun and races. We welcome runners of all abilities to join our three weekly group runs. Distances range from 5K to 10K on Mondays and Thursdays, and 10K and up on Saturdays. Check out the Sneakers’ website for an up-todate calendar of runs and events. Janice Dickie | 250 537 2399 jdickie15@hotmail.com

Adult Slow 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 planning to open a public access squash facility on the Golf Course property at 805 Lower Ganges Road, in the latter part of 2016. Email or call for updates. Markus Wenzel, President | 250 653 9799 saltspringsquash@gmail.com

Soccertron

www.soccertron.com Soccertron holds a variety of full and half day camps for kids ages 3 – 13 years old. See their website for details and registration. soccertron@live.ca

Salt Spring Roller Derby “The Committed”

Want to join?? See: Facebook page: ssirollerderby saltspringislandrollerderby@gmail.com

Baseline Tennis Academy

www.saltspringtennis.ca or see Facebook page: Baseline Tennis Academy 2016 tennis lessons, clinics and camps for ages 3 – 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)

www.saltspringtennis.ca One court indoor facility built for the island by the Salt Spring Tennis Association. Public welcome. Open 6am – 11pm daily located at 805 Lower Ganges Rd. (SS Golf and Country Club), far end of the driving range. Red Court (1/2 court) “Drop in” tennis $5, Sundays 3-5pm. Book online (via website). Michael | 250 537 9659 bookings@saltspringtennis.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 | 250 537 4011 mervsue@shaw.ca

Salt Spring Tennis Association

www.saltspringtennis.ca Active, social group of players. Youth program available. 4 public courts located at Portlock Park on a first come first serve basis. Special times set aside for specific kinds of play (i.e. doubles, men’s or ladies). 1 court always left available for public use. April Wright, President | 250 537 9035 info@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. John Flannagan | 250 653 2344 jpflannagan75@hotmail.com

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 can host special groups or birthday parties as well. Contact Community Services for available times. Public hours: Thursday 6:30pm-9:30pm; Sunday 6:30pm-9:30pm. Chantelle Pohl | 250 538 2287 chantelle.pohl@live.com

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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

Check out Portlock Park, Centennial Park & Drummond Park. Playgrounds at all the elementary school properties. Accessible play equipment at Salt Spring Elementary School.

Portlock Park Track

400 metre track. Ideal for running or walking. 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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Facilities cont. Pickleball Courts

saltspringpickleball.net Drop-in Pickleball on Saltspring Island. Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, 9am-12pm at Portlock Park. Paddles, balls and training provided. 2 courts in Fulford (behind fire hall) See website for details.

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.

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

Coming Soon... salt spring squash club

Details: saltspringsquash.ca

Centre Court Indoor Facility

www.saltspringtennis.ca/bookings The indoor tennis facility is located at 805C Lower Ganges Road by the Salt Spring Golf & Country Club at the far end of the driving range. Open 6am - 11pm, seven days a week. See website for booking information and fees.

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YOUTH GROUPS and CENTRES Girl Guides

Core Inn Youth Drop-In Centre

www.bc-girlguides.org It’s a place where girls can be themselves, have fun, make new friends and participate in new adventures. Sparks for 5-6 year olds; Brownies for 7-8 year olds; Guides for 9-11 year olds; Pathfinders for 12-15 year olds; and Rangers for 15-17 years and older. Adults are always welcome as new leaders for our girls or as mentors and alumni in our Trefoil Guild. 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

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 naturebased artistic, musical and dramatic activities. gicel@gicel.ca

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

Gulf Islands Centre for Ecological Learning (GICEL)

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, ‘A’ Leader | 250 537 9368

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Discover Fun this Spring & Summer 250.746.7665 / 250.246.3811 / parksrec@northcowichan.ca

Parks and Recreation

Daycamps

Awesome camps with out trips to Cowichan Bay Estuary, Forest Discovery Centre and more.

Fuller Lake Park

Lifeguarded in the afternoons from June 28th to Aug 20th. Sand, grass, trails, and water. Perfect!

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Crofton Outdoor Pool

Outdoor public swims, learn to swim, fitness classes. Just minutes from the ferry terminal!

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