Shuswap Overland Adventures

Shuswap Overland Adventures Back into the Minus

By Jason Lutterman camp, fish and celebrate

“Between every two pines, there is a with a deep-fried turkey doorway to a new world” - John Muir followed by the fish we

Without proper notice winter arrived caught… well hopefully early, the snow-capped mountain tops that caught. act as a calendar to the long time locals did We spend our nights not play their usual part this year. Almost by the glow of a campas quickly as the snow blanketed their fire, trading ideas of peaks, it lay at our doorstep. how to and where to

It’s incredible what one of nature’s catch Burbot, Kokanee most fragile creations like a snowflake can and Trout. Before the do when it sticks together. There is always sun comes up and after a lesson to learn when you disconnect from it has gone back down, all the distractions and walk into the forest. our boats are in the wa-

We celebrate the change in the seasons ter. with our annual fishing trip in Revelstoke. This year one of the younger kids deEasily my favourite weekend of the year. cided he had watched the boats come to An incredible group of friends comes to- shore with anticipation for long enough. gether on the shore of Lake Revelstoke to This was his year to brave the cold weather and head out on the lake. Wrapped up in his yellow raingear and fur lined hat, he stood ready as I began to walk to the boat. With the approval of his aunt we left shore and with nearly 30 years dividing us in age, we managed to share the same thought, “this boat isn’t coming back to shore without a fish”. The emerald water combined with the colours of the changing season makes for a remarkable setting. As we followed the shoreline, we stumbled upon a pair of gold miners working their claim and as we passed by them curiously watching them dig, my fishing rod took a bow. I jumped to reel it in and before I could say a word there was Nate beside me with a net and we landed a beautiful bull trout. The pink dots on the silver fish looked even more impressive with the emerald back drop as it lay in the net. This was Nate’s first fish, and in his words “the most beautiful fish that ever existed”. We had

achieved our goal and now it was our time to Shine!

We shot back to camp and Nate carried the fish up to show everyone. Like in years before, he helped me clean the fish but this year it wasn’t just a fish, it was an adventure, a moment in the crisp air both of us will always remember. I’m not sure who laughed more as we filleted and battered the fish, but I do know we ate like kings and we caught the most beautiful fish that ever existed.

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BLINDS SHADES SHUTTERS

Cheryl: 1.250.319.0496

250-253-5600 bbhideaway@gmail.com

Located on the beautiful Shuswap www.blindbayhideaway.com

Support for Shuswap residents wanting information about dementia or memory loss

Submitted by Gord Woodward Helpline. “Most callers are caregivers

Physical distancing, self-isolation and who need to know who to call or where quarantine have been a difficult transition to turn. We guide them towards services for most British Columbians but they that will help them build the skills and have been particularly challenging for confidence to live well with dementia.” residents of Shuswap communities living The evening hours were added in with Alzheimer’s disease and other de- March this year as part of the Society’s mentias, their caregivers and family plan to meet increased demand, particumembers. To help them, the non-profit larly for support during evening hours. Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s toll-free Since the pandemic began to dramatically phone line, the First Link® Dementia affect our day-to-day life in March 2020, Helpline, provides support and infor- the helpline has seen a dramatic uptake in mation about dementia and memory loss phone calls. Callers have shared a particuntil 8 p.m. Monday to Friday. ular interest in communication strategies,

People who call with many caregivers the helpline will be wanting guidance on connected to the how to deal with quesfull range of ser- tions about the panvices offered demic. Others have through the Alz- sought support for heimer Society of feelings of stress, burn B.C.’s First Link® out, as well as infordementia support mation about longprograms. These in- term care and visits. clude online educa- “The late hours allow tion workshops for Area residents can access information for us to be available every stage of the about dementia and memory loss by con- for people in an exjourney, caregiver tele-support groups tacting the Alzheimer Society of B.C.'s tollfree First Link Dementia Helpline tended way,” adds Gronlund. “Being and community re- available in the evesources. In addition to crucial emotional nings provides people with the opportunisupport and a listening ear, callers can al- ty to finish work, ‘unpack’ and then call so access information about living with us for support and information. We undementia during COVID-19, including derstand the journey that people affected practical strategies on a variety of topics, by dementia are on and how overwhelmsuch as behavioural and communication ing everything can feel, especially at the challenges. moment. We want to make ourselves as

“Someone might call in because available as possible.” they’re starting to see changes in them- The helpline is available Monday to selves or someone close to them and want Friday, 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. for anyone who to learn more about the warning signs and would like information and support on how to get a diagnosis,” says Carly Gron- dementia, memory loss or general brain lund, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s health, by calling 1-800-936-6033 Provincial Coordinator for the Dementia

COMMUNITY HALL INFORMATION

Please check with your local community hall for more information about future events Blind Bay Memorial Hall Eagle Bay Community Hall Sorrento Lions Club

2510 Blind Bay Rd. 250-675-3139 4326 Eagle Bay Rd. www.eaglebayhall.ca Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. blindbayhall@gmail.com Facebook: Blind Bay Hall rentals: 250-675-3136 sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca Memorial Hall & Reedman Gallery. Library (ORL) South Shuswap Branch Sunnybrae Community Hall Website: blindbaymemorialhall.ca Blind Bay Market. 250-675-4818 3595 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Rd. Carlin Hall www.orl.bc.ca/branches/south-shuswap Hall Rentals - Vicki Green - 250- 835-2199, 4051 Myers Rd. Tappen. www.carlinhall.net To book call Marcha Adams 250-835-8577. Cedar Heights Community Association 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay 250-675-2012 www.cedarheightscommunity.ca Copper Island Health & Wellness Centre 2417 Golf Course Dr. Blind Bay Market 250-675-3661 Notch Hill Town Hall 1639 Notch Hill Rd. Pres. Anna-Marie Eckhart 250 835-8455. Check us out on Facebook Shuswap Lake Estates Community Centre email: sle@shuswaplakeestates.com Web: www.shuswaplakeestates.com 250-675-2523, Many more events on webpage Sorrento Drop in Society 1148 Passchendaele Rd. 250-675-5358 Facebook.com/SunnybraeCommunityAssociation sunnybraecommunityassociation.com Sunnybrae Seniors Hall 3585 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd., Maddie Welch 250-803-8890 White Lake Community Hall 3617 Parri Road 250-803-4616 whitelakehall@cablelan.net

SORRENTO/BLIND BAY

•Writers Retreat at Sorrento Centre -Nov 9 to 15, FMI www.sorrentocentre.ca •Apple Pie Fundraiser Cedar Heights - Must be pre-ordered. Available for pick up at the Cedar Centre Friday Nov. 13 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm and Sat. November 14 from 10 am to noon. To order email Gloria at gloria16@telus.net •Movie Night at Cedar Heights - Nov 13 - “Call of the Wild” and Nov. 27 - “Midway” . Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at &pm. FMI www.cedarheightscommunity.ca/ •CSRD Sorrento-Blind Bay Incorporation Study - Mon Nov 16 at 6pm. Shuswap Lake Estates Comm. Centre. In person or online. FMI and registration www.csrd.bc.ca See ad on page 34 •Blind Bay Community Society AGM – Nov. 17 at 12 noon. Lower level of Blind Bay Memorial Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road. If possible, please register in advance by calling Agnes 250 2535200 or email blindbayhall@gmail.com •The Smile Mission Dental Clinic - Dental hygiene days offered at Copper Isl Health Centre in Blind Bay. Nov 20 & Dec 18. Call for an appointment 250-833-9923. See advertorial on page 28 •NSSCR Cdn Red Cross Babysitting Course - Nov 20, 10am to 3pm at the Sorrento Preschool Register at www.nsscr.ca •Winter Culinary Workshop - Fri. Nov 27, 6:30 to 8:30pm at Cedar Heights Centre. Learn about Charcuterie, the French culinary art of displaying meats, cheeses and more. Register at www.shuswaparts.com •South Shuswap Library - open for “Browse and Borrow” and computers are available. Please sanitize your hands before browsing. Wearing a mask and using self-checkout is encouraged. Pajama Storytime - Nov 17 and Dec 15 (preregister at www.nsscr.ca) Virtual Story Times will be offered weekly until Nov 28 for all ages. Online registration is required to access Zoom link information for ALL online programs. Please include your email. http://orl.evanced.info/signup/ Calendar. Check online at www.orl.bc.ca for the dates and times for the Story Times or pick up a Fall Youth Program Guide in branch. •Playgroup - at Shuswap Lake Estates Thursdays 9am to noon. For children ages 0 - 5yrs and caregivers. FMI www.nsscr.ca •Sorrento Preschool Registration - Mondays and Wednesdays mornings and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. All NSSCR programs can be found at http://www.nsscr.ca/ •Sorrento Lions Club Meat Draw - Fridays 5-7 pm at Copper Island Grill. Welcoming new members,19 years and older, contact Leona at sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca •Lions Club bi-monthly meetings resumes - 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7pm, Sorrento Memorial Hall. •Blind Bay Memorial Hall Regular events: •Blind Bay Painters: Tues 9am - 3pm Contact: Trudy (250)835-0039 •Full Throttle Fitness: every Mon., Wed., Fri.,

Contact: Lindsey (250)253-0320 •Cedar Heights Activities: Some activities have resumed this month including Snooker and carpet bowling. •Snooker: Mon / Thurs / Sat •Full Throttle Fitness: every Mon., Wed., Fri., Contact: Lindsey (250)253-0320 •Impulse Movement: Mon., Tues., Wed., Start •Flu Shots - To find a clinic/pharmacy providing flu shots, go to https://immunizebc.ca/finder •AA Meetings - .Blind Bay: Sat 10am at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Sorrento-Online Zoom Meeting, Mon 8pm FMI 1-855-339-9631

EAGLE BAY HALL

•Water Colour Art Class by Debbie McKinnon - Tuesdays 1 - 3pm. Covid compliant. Sallyanne to register 250-675-3884 or email jekamanzi@hotmail.com •Spanish Classes at Eagle Bay Hall - Sept. 10 to Nov 26. 1 - 3pm. Currently full. To be on waiting list please call Sallyanne 250-675-3884 •Quilters group - Mondays 10-3. Call Inez 250 675-4531 for more info. •Crafters - Wednesdays 10-2. Pre-register with Dot 250 675-4282. •Fitness - Tues & Thu, 9am. FMI Wanda 250-6755098 •Garden Club Meeting - 2nd Thurs /month. FMI Carol 250-675-2125 or Tracy 604-910-3288 •Darts - Friday 7:15pm. FMI Alan 250-675-5403

SUNNYBRAE/ WHITE LAKE

•Carlin Hall Coffeehouse - Members only, Sat Nov 7 & Dec 5. at 7pm Tickets required to enter. FMI, tickets and table reservation Diane Jewell 250-517-0861 •Small Hall Music Crawl - Live music at participating Community Halls. Nov to Feb. Up first is Josh n Bex Nov. 13 at Sunnybrae Hall. For Tickets: www.shuswaparts.com •Carlin Hall Community Assoc. AGM - Mon. Nov. 16, 6pm. Zoom meeting. All current members will be invited. Zoom meeting open to the public requesting a link. More information will be available via the Carlin Hall Website: carlinhall.net •Christmas Cookie Decorating Workshop Nov 21 at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall. FMI Alice 778-9810334 or sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com •Holiday Baking & Craft Sale Nov 28, 9am to 2pm at Sunnybrae Seniors Hall. FMI and to rent tables sunnybrae.srs@gmail.com •FACES Visual Arts workshop - Dec. 5, 9:30 to 11;30 am. Water colour with Deb McKinnona Carlin Hall (lower level) FMI and to register: www.shuswaparts.com •Belly Dance Weekly Classes- at FACES To Register: www.shuswaparts.com •Barre Fitness Starts at FACES on Nov 6. To Register: www.shuswaparts.com •Karate Class - Tues & Thurs. evenings at Sunnybrae Hall. FMI David Teece at 250-804-3503 •Yoga Class - Monday mornings at Sunnybrae Hall. FMI Goldie at 250-804-9158

NORTH SHUSWAP/ CHASE

• NS Lions Benefit Car Rally - Tues, Nov. 10 from Lakeview Centre. Instructions and clues begin at 1:30 pm. Official start at 2 pm. Event and door prizes awarded at the final secret location in Scotch Creek. Limited tickets. Available from Marlene Kergan at 250 -955-0378 or at the Saturday Meat Draws until Nov 7. •Quaaout lodge Events -Art and Appies Nov 14, Cultural Medicine Bag Workshop Nov 28. More info @quaaoutlodge •North Shuswap Christmas Parade - At the Hub on Dec. 4 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Residents invited to stay in their vehicles & drive by the parade. If you wish to enter a float, contact, Trudy Bennett at 250-5171700. See ad page 16 •Chase Country Christmas Parade - Dec. 4, starting at 4:45pm and making its way along municipal roads in Chase. Parade forms available at the Visitor Centre. FMI see @chasecountrychristmas on Facebook. Doctors in the Clinic - Call NS Health Centre at 250-955-0660 or check nshealthcentre.ca for doctors dates, clinic services and availability of doctors to accept phone visits. See ad on page 24 •‘Live Music at the Hub, Fridays & Saturdays, FMI Social Media Platforms or call 250-955-2002. •Country Kids Playschool - Mondays and Wednesdays 9am to 12 pm. Spaces avail. To register go to www.nsscr.ca

SALMON ARM & AREA

•FACES Students Winter Recital - Dec. 13 Salmar Classic. Tix: www.shuswaparts.com •Al-Anon - Wed 8pm at Senior Resource Centre and Thu 12noon at First United Church. 1-855339-9631 •Narcotics Anonymous - Mon 7pm at Crossroads Church. 1-866-778-4772 . •CoDa - Sun 7:30pm United Church Cedar Room. 1-855-339-9631

ONLINE— EVENTS / WEBINARS etc.

•Online Auction Fundraiser - Copper Island Health & Wellness. www.32auctions.com/cihw Items may be viewed 10-2 until Nov 22 on Tues and Sats at Blind Bay Marketplace Mall See ad on page 33 •CSRD Board Meeting - Thursday, November 19. Pre-register at www.csrd.bc.ca. Agenda available approximately one week in advance of the meeting. •Shuswap Cycling Club AGM - Thursday, November 19th, 7pm. A virtual meeting, link will be posted closer to the date. FMI shuswaptrails.com •SASCU Info Session - Dec. 1, 7pm Zoom meeting. Contact juliapayne@sascu.com. Deadline for 2021 Nominations is Dec. 18. •Entrepreneur in Residence program - offers personalized business support and strategy development for all female entrepreneurs. This free program is open to ALL Shuswap women at any stage of business, from idea development, start-up, scaling up, to succession planning. To participate download the Client Intake Form at https://tsutsweye.ca/forms/. •On-line Meditation Classes - Tues & Wed 78:30pm and Sundays 9-10:30am. Register at www.kmcfv.ca