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Local nurse showcases strength for bodybuilding competition
Dana Marcano, 48-year-old single mother of three and grandmother of one, is heading off to the Canadian National Bodybuilding Championship in Winnipeg on July 23. Dana is competing in the Masters Bikini group for ages 35 and older. This upcoming competition is the result of over six years of training, clean eating and “sacrifice”. Dana laughs over that word— not that she minds much. Dana has always been active, as have her children. As a youth, she was an ice skater and enjoyed aerobics. “This is my fun”, she says of bodybuilding, “I don’t worry about what I’m missing out on”. Bringing her own pre-prepared meals to bridal and baby showers and other social events is a regular habit now. Beyond the competitive nature of the event, she just prefers the healthy lifestyle and doesn’t know it any other way. After all, “I do it for myself”. The grandmother of one and mother of three, has set a healthy standard for her sons, whose ages ranges between nine to 23. “My boys have grown up watching me do this”. A registered nurse for 28 years, Dana, a Westsyde resident, now works full-time in Home Health, with a focus on palliative care. Throughout the years, she has worked in all kinds of capacities as a nurse. She deeply values her work, but really appreciates the
positive outlet of bodybuilding: “I still can’t believe I’m competing”. With the support and guidance from trainers Tera Meade and Dayana Rescigno-Ziesman, Dana had to compete and qualify in the Regional competition, move
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ance is key to making sure that the entire process is fun. “I love it”. Bodybuilding and competing has done wonders for her confidence and self-esteem. Life is full of challenges, but the “hard work and dedication” that goes into the whole training process is a challenge that she can totally handle. “You won’t see me in a bathing suit on the beach, but there I am onstage in a bikini”, Dana laughs. It’s an “absolutely surreal” experience, walking out on stage “like you own it”. The process at times feels contradictory to her lifestyle values, but appreciates that the bikini is the best way to showcase her physical features. The average training week involves four days of heavy weight lifting, with an increase of cardio closer to the competition. Dana eats five to six times a day, every two to three hours. Mixing oatmeal, egg whites, cinnamon, honey and berries in the morning, utilizing chicken, beef, fish and whole eggs as her proteins. She makes homemade yam fries and delicious protein bars, (which she was munching on during the phone interon to the Provincial level before view). Dana’s average workday representing BC in the Nationals. includes so much driving around Dana is currently working with to different residences, so her Dayana exclusively in regards to food needs to be ready to be eaten on the go! Organization this upcoming competition. Dana takes training seriously, and meal planning is incred- continued on page 2 but not so seriously, that bal-
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On Friday, April 29, the Kamloops RCMP Traffic Section conducted a speed enforcement project on Halston Avenue and Westsyde Road. There were 55 charges in total and four warnings. “The Kamloops RCMP has an ongoing commitment to traffic safety,” stated Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, “As well, from the Community Forums we held a few weeks ago, we know that traffic issues are a priority many citizens.” The Traffic Section would like to give drivers a healthy warning that they should expect further enforcement action throughout the city focusing on speeding, impaired drivers and distracted driving.
Additional seats added for trades program
The Kamloops Food Bank was a hive of activity Saturday, April 30 as hundreds of volunteers took part in the annual Rotary Food Drive. According to Kamloops Food Bank executive director Bernadette Siracky, more than 56,500 pounds of food were donated. Way to go, Kamloops!
Emergency Services Day first of its kind For the first time ever, Emergency Services in Kamloops are joining forces to present Emergency Services Day on May 14. This free event combines Emergency Preparedness Week with National Police Week to provide the opportunity for residents to meet their emergency response community. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and learn about Kamloops community’s emergency services team and learn how you can be better prepared for an emergency event. Taking place in the North Parking Lot of Aberdeen Mall on Saturday, May 14, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, this event features a variety of emergency services partners, ranging from Kamloops Fire Rescue, local RCMP, BC Ambulance Service and many others. Over two dozen partners will be on site, including CN and CP
Police, Conservation Service, theft online registration applicathe Air 4 RCMP Helicopter, tion for bikes. RCMP Auxiliary the BCSPCA and Emergency Officers will be on hand to help Management BC, just to name with registry, or if you download a few. the app and pre-register your Kids are reminded to bring out bike, you can receive an antitheir bikes to take part of the theft decal, normally purchased Annual Bike Rodeo. Although for $13.00. For more informathe Bike Rodeo is free, registra- tion on the 529 Garage Project, tion is mandatory. To register, or to download the app, visit call 250-828-3500 with registra- www.project529.com/garage. tion #257482 or visit www.kamThe City would like to offer a loops.ca/ezreg. special thank you to Aberdeen Residents can also bring their Mall and Kamloops volunbike out to register for the 529 teers for their support to the Garage Project, which is an anti- community.
Cheer on bodybuilder Dana Marcano – continued from front ibly important—as is Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. When avoiding salt and limiting sugar, one needs to ensure that food is flavourful. Dana enjoys the occasional cheat meal. Her choice? Burgers and fries but on average, lives an 80/20 ratio of clean eating. For more information about Dana’s competition, regimen, or for details about donating to her cause please check out her GoFundMe page http://www.gofundme.com/2ZMYSRV9. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
An additional 16 seats are being added to the industrial mechanic program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) as part of the provincial strategy to align training with in-demand occupations that support the provincial economy. TRU will receive a funding boost of $21,000 for 16 trades seats in the industrial mechanic program. “Kamloops will need a variety of skilled workers to meet future demand, including industrial mechanics,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “By expanding training opportunities for these sorts of in-demand careers at Thompson Rivers University, we are building a strong foundation of skilled workers in BC.” The announcement on April 27 comes shortly before the second anniversary of BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, launched by government on April 29, 2014. BC’s Blueprint outlines a plan to reengineer the education system by aligning education and training with in-demand jobs in BC. “These new seats illustrate two of TRU’s important strategic priorities, namely increasing student success and increasing sustainability by preparing our excellent students to support their families and also industries in our communities,” said TRU president Dr. Alan Shaver. “TRU is proud to work with students, the community and government to ensure we thrive in changing times.”
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Author to visit North Kamloops Library as part of Children’s Book Week The TNRD Library System is celebrat- Lisa has published eight more, and she ing TD Canadian Children’s Book Week, has also written fiction and non-fiction. from May 7 to 14, with a series of free She is currently working on a middlereadings with author Lisa Dalrymple at grade novel. three different branches. Lisa will share her picture books, disHere in Kamloops, Lisa will be read- cuss the craft of writing and expand upon ing at the North Kamloops Library on the themes in her books. Thursday, May 12 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. TD Canadian Children’s Book Week Lisa is known for her picture books If celebrates Canadian children’s books It’s No Trouble... A Big Polar Bear and and the importance of reading. Each May, Skink on the Brink, which was nominated more than 400 readings are given to more for the Rainforest of Reading Award in than 25,000 children, teens and adults in the Caribbean. Since her first picture book, roughly 175 communities across Canada.
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Several hundred people of all ages took part on Sunday, May 1 in the Walk for Alzheimer’s. The Walk started at NorKam High School, winding around McArthur Island and returning to NorKam for a celebration barbecue.
Behind the Curtain ends project with Elder abuse seminar The Kamloops Women’s Resource Group Society has created a project called Behind the Curtain. It started last summer with a play about Elder abuse and evolved into an education workshop using live dramatic scenes and theater improvisation games. Behind the Curtain have been doing these workshops for free all over Kamloops. To end the project, the Kamloops Women’s Resource Group is hosting an Elder Abuse Awareness Training Seminar for Professionals and Interested Community Members with the following guest speakers: Marian Anderberg: regional mentor for BC Association of Community Response Networks, Chelsea Koronko: Stopping the Violence outreach worker from the Kamloops
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Class Act Theatre Society ends season with musical After a highly suc- most songs are about life cessful run of “A Touch and all the complex relaof Ireland”, Class Act tionships that occur within Theatre Society (CATS) it. Each person thinks has decided to end their of songs that fit into that season with an all-musical theme excitedly stating, show titled, “Gotta Song “I’ve gotta song for that!” For That!” cleverly intertwining an The premise for this eclectic mix of songs from show is that CATS are the 30’s through the mid “just getting together for a 2000’s. Before you know rehearsal” to talk about the it, the “rehearsal” turns success of the last show into the completed show. and to decide on a big sea- Karaoke tracks as well as son finale. CATS will talk acoustic renditions of the about a common theme songs give this show a fun and the realization that and unique perspective.
Some of the songs include: Dream A Little Dream of Me, Que Sera, Sera, Going to the Chapel, The Rose, Home and Take Me Home Country Roads to name just a few. “Gotta Song For That!” is presented by Class Act Theatre Society and CSI at the Brock Centre Theatre, 9B-1800 Tranquille Road on May 27 at 7:30 pm ($12) and at 2:00 pm on May 28 and June 4 by donation. Don’t miss this fun all musical show!
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Pool Boyz start the summer off with a splash! Nerissa Haynes, owner of Pool Boyz, is a very busy lady. Her customers are her top priority and as much as she’d love to chat about the business her attention is focused on the high traffic that comes through the door. Rightly so! After all, the family-run business prides themselves on treating new and returning customers like they are an extension of their clan. According to Nerissa, it’s extremely important for her customers to feel welcomed when they come into the shop. In spirit of that family feeling, she wants people to feel comfortable and cared for, to be able to ask any question, and have their pool-related problems solved with ease. Pool Boyz was established in August 2014, but the family business began back in 1972, when her future father-in-law began building swimming pools. From a very early age her husband Bud was helping with the task of building and maintaining the pools of Kamloops. After 35 years of building and installing pools, there isn’t much that gets past him. Nerissa smiles, “I call him the Pool Whisperer”. Bud builds custom pools, spill over spas and hot tubs, designs them and remodels them. Says Nerissa, “He works with our customers to build their very own private staycation!” Pool Boyz “are everything to do with pools...they are the only pool company in town to put custom liners down in cement pools”. They are contractors; they do pool renovations, hotel maintenance and so much more! Why wouldn’t you want an expert to take care of all the logistics of pool maintenance? Pool Boyz provide services that MAY11 range throughout the summer
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The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association’s (KYSA) U13 Girls House “Wildfire” raised a total of $3,293 toward the relief effort for the residents of Ft. McMurray during this weekend’s Mike Bartram Memorial Youth Soccer Tournament at McArthur Island. The team was stationed next to the KYSA office on Saturday and Sunday. They collected donations to support the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund that has been created to support those affected by the severe wildfires that have devastated the Alberta city. The team also walked around the Island taking donations in between their games during the tournament. The idea was the brainchild of team member Khaiya McFaydenGodin, who said to her dad, Eric (also coach of her team), that they should be doing something to help and raising much-needed money would be a worthwhile endeavor. Khaiya’s teammates and their parents were thrilled to join her in the fundraising effort. Some 50 boys and girls teams in the U13 to U18 age groups took part in the Bartram Tournament, named after one of the KYSA’s major contributors who died in the year 2000 of cancer.
Kamloops represented in Ottawa at Startup Canada Day on the Hill
Dale Eason cooks up eggs at the Loyal Order of Eagles, located on Tranquille Road, for their annual Mother’s Day Breakfast. Each mom received a free breakfast and a carnation.
City presents annual Bike Rodeo The City of Kamloops is presenting the tenth annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 14 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Aberdeen Mall north parking lot. Registration is free, but mandatory. Kids of all ages are invited to come out to this free event as part of Emergency Services Day. Bring a bike and helmet and put your cycling smarts to the test! The RCMP Bike Patrol will be on hand to take kids through a pre-ride check, as well as review the rules of the road, proper hand signals and helmet safety tips. There will prizes for everyone. To register call 250-828-3500 and quote registration #257482, or visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg.
Lincoln Smith, executive director at Kamloops Innovation, represented Kamloops in Canada’s capital last week, meeting with Members of Parliament, Parliamentary Standing Committees and Ministers at Startup Canada Day on the Hill. Startup Canada Day on the Hill is the largest annual gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, anchor companies, investors, industry leaders, media personalities and government decision makers to raise the bar in building Canada as an innovative, entrepreneurial nation. Lincoln Smith attended to provide direct input into the Government of Canada’s Innovation Agenda on behalf of Startup Kamloops. “This is a great opportunity to put Kamloops on the map as a hub for entrepreneurs on a national scale,” says Lincoln, “to have direct input and conversations with our Government is a huge benefit to our region and the support we can provide to our community.”
“It’s time to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of every Canadian in every community across Canada,” said Victoria Lennox, CEO and co-founder of Startup Canada. “We can do this by ensuring that grassroots, entrepreneur-led Startup Communities and local ecosystems are leveraged, boosted and accelerated through the Innovation Agenda. By connecting top-down policy with entrepreneurial on-the-group momentum, we can exponentially grow our economy.” Startup Canada is the national rallying brand, platform and voice for Canada’s entrepreneurship community. The Startup Canada Communities network is its flagship program that connects local entrepreneurs to each other and to a national network of opportunities, initiatives and a voice to government. For more information on Startup Canada Day on the Hill, visit www.startupday.ca.
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Don’t wait to vaccinate your child Interior Health is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. This timely reminder comes as pertussis cases continue to occur in several Interior Health communities. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and throat. Pertussis can affect individuals of any age; however, its effects are most severe among infants who are too young to be fully immunized. “Pertussis starts with symptoms similar to the common cold - a runny nose, sore throat and a mild fever. It then progresses to a cough that can become severe. In some cases, the cough may include the classic whooping sound and it may be accompanied by gasping, gagging, shortness of breath and vomiting,” said Dr. Silvina Mema, medical health officer with Interior Health. “Young infants are at highest risk of complications, which include pneumonia, seizures, brain damage and even death.” Immunization is the best way to prevent the spread of pertussis. The vaccine is part of BC’s routine childhood immunization sched-
ule. A complete series consists of three doses of pertussis vaccine at two, four and six months followed by boosters at 18 months old and at four to six years of age (Kindergarten). Because immunity to pertussis from childhood vaccines wanes over time, it is also recommended that a booster is given at 14 to 16 years of age (Grade 9). “The BC Immunization Schedule is based on scientific evidence. It has been developed to protect children from getting diseases at the times when they are most at risk,” adds Dr. Mema. “Because of this it is very important that children are up to date with their immunizations.” High immunization rates are the key to preventing diseases like pertussis from affecting our communities. When most people are vaccinated for a disease, it makes it harder for the disease to spread from person to person. This is known as “herd immunity”, which helps ensure those who are most vulnerable to diseases are protected. In Interior Health, 68 per cent of children are fully up to date with all the recommended immunizations by two years of age.
Programs for vulnerable people in Kamloops get support Two organizations that work to safeguard vulnerable young people and protect victims of domestic, sexual and other forms of violence will benefit from government grants totaling $49,900 to support atrisk youth in Kamloops. This is part of a nearly $7.2-million province-wide investment, the largest-ever one-time grants investment in community crime prevention in BC, combining $5.5 million in provincial Civil Forfeiture Office proceeds and $1.69 million from criminal forfeiture proceeds. The Kamloops recipients are: Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society: $20,000 for the Youth Mentorship Corrections Transition Unit. This pilot project will provide a supportive housing placement for youth between the ages of 19 and 24 upon release from the Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre. Youth accepted into the project will live in a two-bedroom apartment, provided by the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society, with a roommate/mentor. For a six-month period the mentor will model positive life skills and pro-social behaviour and focus on providing the youth with basic necessary life skills; for example, cooking, cleaning, healthy communication and conflict resolution. Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre Society: $29,900 for Increasing Crisis Response and Sensitivity in the Kamloops Anti-Violence Sector. This project will increase the capacity of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre and Police-Based Victim Services to provide trauma-informed and crisis services by offering four two-day training sessions on key trauma and crisisrelated topics including Indigenous Trauma-Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Sexual and Gender Diversity.
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New substance use beds planned for Interior Health communities An additional 73 substance use treatment beds are on their way to communities throughout Interior Health (IH). The new beds are part of IH’s plan to meet the Province’s 500 Substance Use Spaces Initiative and will support and enhance existing substance use treatment services across IH. “These new beds for Interior Health are part of a large provincial initiative to improve care outcomes for individuals living with substance use challenges,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “The beds will provide a safe and supportive environment for clients and are part of the Province’s commitment to add 500 additional substance use spaces throughout British Columbia by 2017.” Of the 73 beds, 57 will be support recovery beds providing clients a safe, substance-free setting while they await residential treatment, return from residential treatment or transition to a more stable lifestyle. The remaining 16 beds will be withdrawal management beds (detox) supporting adults (12 beds) and youth (four beds) through the early stages of withdrawal from alcohol and/or other substances. The beds will be located in several communities throughout IH. “Improving outcomes for mental health and substance use clients is a top priority for Interior Health,” said IH Board chair Erwin Malzer. “These additional treatment beds for both adults and youth represent a significant improvement and will help
ensure appropriate levels of supports and services are available to those requiring them.” The first round of the competitive procurement process will be posted to the BC Bid website next week for the creation of the 57 support recovery beds which includes four support recovery beds to be provided by an Aboriginal organization. Following a period of evaluation, IH anticipates the contracts will be awarded in summer 2016. “We’re in the process of building a system to further support mental health and substance use healthcare teams across Interior Health,” said IH Mental Health and Substance Use executive director David Harrhy. “We currently have 121 substance use treatment beds and the addition of these 73 new beds will allow us to better provide integrated specialized care planning and services in collaboration with clients and their families who have complex substance use issues.” The second round of the competitive procurement process will be for the creation of the eight adult withdrawal management beds in the Kootenay Boundary. The third and final round will be for the creation of the four youth withdrawal management beds. There is no competitive procurement process planned for the four adult withdrawal management beds in the Thompson Cariboo as those beds are expected to be IH-operated. Overall completion of all 73 beds is anticipated for spring 2017.
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our province’s economy growing and meeting the needs of our changing labour market.” “Entry into one of these programs could be life-changing for young people looking to join the workforce,” KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “This partnership will ensure we meet our commitments under BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint and give people the skills they need.” Some of these programs are delivered in partnership with the Industry Training Authority and the Ministry of Advanced Education. The goal of the training is to help unemployed British Columbians who face barriers to workforce participation to find sustainable employment. The programs are now underway, and the majority will continue into September 2016. Through the Canada Job Fund, the Government of Canada provides $500 million annually to the provinces and territories for investments in skills training. Under the Canada–British Columbia Job Fund Agreement, the province receives $65 million per year—its per capita share of the available funding. The Canada-British Columbia Job Fund helps ensure training programs give individuals the skills to enter and succeed in the job market. The goal of the Employment Services and Supports stream is to increase the labour market participation of unemployed British Columbians who are not eligible for Employment Insurance programming and services.
Bosses’ night At an annual Bosses’ Night dinner for Helena, Montana lawyers, sponsored by legal secretaries, it was time to announce the Boss of the Year. The master of ceremonies began: “First of all, our winner is a graduate of the University of Montana. So that already eliminates some of you as candidates. “Our winner also is a partner in a downtown Helena law firm. That eliminates some more of you. “Our nominee is honest, upright, dedicated...” A voice from the audience cut in: “Well, there go the rest of us!”
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Job seekers in Kamloops and area are among the more than 5,500 British Columbians receiving the training they need for employment in their communities, thanks to an investment of nearly $36 million from the federal and provincial governments under the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund. Contracts with 63 service providers to deliver targeted skills training programs across BC have been finalized. The programs offered in Kamloops and area include: Thompson Rivers University: Class 1 Driver Training with Pipe Hauling and Air Brakes. It provides six-week Class 1 driver training in the Kamloops area and includes specific training for air brakes, pipe hauling and a minimum of 108 hours of driving experience. Bowman Employment Services: Get Youth Working for Youth in the Thompson-Okanagan. The program provides three months of entry-level job placements in early-childhood assistant, cashier and construction fields. British Columbia Construction Association: Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP). This one-to-one construction employment placement in the Thompson-Okanagan provides workplace supports, short-term certificate training, job placement connections and promotion of apprenticeships. “These programs will put Kamloops-area job seekers on their way to rewarding careers,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “Investments in skills training are critical to keep
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■■ Chances - May 13 Jana Seale, May 14 No Live Entertainer UFC 198. Jam Night every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ Strawberry Festival during May at Reubin’s Diner, 204 Tranquille Rd. For each “Strawberry Special” sold, Reubin’s will donate $8 to People In Motion, supporting their educational, fitness and social programs. ■■ Excelsior Rebekah Lodge events: May 16- past noble grand meeting at 7:30pm, May 24- high tea from 2 to 4pm, May 30- joint memorial and roll call at 7pm. 423 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-3740949. ■■ Gardengate’s May Plant Sale on Saturdays May 7 to 21 from 9am to 1pm at Open Door Group, 915 Southill St. Certified organic bedding plants grown by Gardengate program participants. ■■ Author Talk with Caroline Woodward on May 19 at 7pm at North Kamloops Library. Caroline will discuss her recent novel “Light Years”. FMI phone 250-554-1124. ■■“Hollywood Glamour” Improv on May 21 at 7:30pm at the Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Join the Freudian Slips for their comedy improve show. Tickets at the door. FMI visit chimeratheatre. com. ■■ Witchstone with Hemptress and Chernobyl on May 27 at 9pm at The Dirty Jersey, 1200 8th St. Entry at the door. ■■“Gotta Song For That” on May 27 at 7:30pm, May 28 at 2pm and June 4 at 2pm at The Brock Centre Theatre, 9B-1800 Tranquille Rd. Presented by Class Act Theatre Society. FMI call 250-374-0575.
Come be mesmerized by the unique style of Jana Seale at Chances Barside Lounge on May 12. The show starts at 7:00 pm and is free to enjoy!
■■ Interior BC Council on Aging Society AGM on May 16 at 2pm at CSI Activity Centre, #9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. Only members in good standing can vote. Memberships available before the meeting. ■■ The Ukrainian Women’s Association has limited quantities of cabbage rolls and perogies available. To order or FMI call Bella at 250-376-9680. ■■ Army and Navy Club Events: Tuesday Bingo at 4:30pm, Wednesday Senior’s Darts 55+ from 1:30 to 4pm, Friday Fun with Karaoke at 7:30pm. Support local charities on Saturday and Sunday Meat Draws starting at 3pm. Army and Navy Club, #9-177 Tranquille Rd. FMI call 250-554-2455.
■■ Variety and Line Dancing on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Drop in fee required. FMI call 250-376-4777. ■■ Fraternal Order of Eagles Weekly Events- Tuesdays 3:30pm to 5:30pm Pull Tab Draws, Wednesdays 4pm to 6pm Horse Races with ‘Big Jim’, Wii Bowling on Fridays from 6 to 10pm, Saturday and Sundays 3pm to 5pm Meat Draws. Karaoke with Michelle Sundays at 7pm. 755 Tranquille Rd 250376-4633. ■■CSI Activity Center events: Mondays- Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays- Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays- Cribbage at 1pm;
Thursdays- Stichers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays- Canasta at 1pm. ■■ Meet An Elder on Wednesdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free. ■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676. ■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. ■ Pyrohu Suppers on the last Fri. of each month (except July and Aug.) from 5 to 7pm at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1044 8th St. Tickets at the door. FMI call 250578-8266 or 250-376-1978. ■■ Zumba and Yoga at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Yoga on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check for times at www.nsccs.webs.com. ■■ Adult Drop-In Badminton at OLPH Gym, 635 Tranquille Rd. Tues. nights at 7pm. Small dropin fee. Wide range of players. FMI call Robert at 250-579-0193. ■■ Sushi and Udon Lunch on fourth Friday (except July and August) at the Japanese Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave. Call to book your lunch at 250-376-9629.
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