November 28, 2012 Volume 8 • Number 48 50¢ Newsstand Price
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celebration of lights
Mixer & Holiday Light-Up Nov. 29th 5:30-7:30pm at the Wilson House
BC Seniors Games update – page 2
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Soccer AGM – page 5
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North Shore shines with a Celebration of Lights The North Shores close-knit community is already brimming with the Christmas spirit! Pack the family into the car and get ready to be dazzled when the tree at Wilson House comes alive with lights at North Shore Business Improvement Association’s (NSBIA) Celebration of Lights this Thursday. Read on for some illumination. Our close-knit community adds personality to the holiday season with the Celebration of Lights. Carolers will parade from Northills Mall singing traditional, a cappella Christmas carols and songs en route to Wilson House at 115 Tranquille Road where the fun begins at 5:30pm. Join along in the singing and reward yourself with a delicious hot chocolate in your chilly hands and a belly full of goodies. Central to the celebration is the home of the NSBIA, historical Wilson Heritage House. This house was originally built in the 1920’s and has been fully restored to its original glory. The Wilson House Gallery is currently hosting local stained glass artist, Cindy Hayden’s exhibit, “Rebuilding”. Her exhibit that has a two-fold purpose - to promote her work,
Wilson House is the home base for the North Shore Celebration of Lights on Thursday, November 29.
but more importantly to raise funds through a silent auction and bake sale for her close friend and creative coach, Janet Whitehead. Janet’s journey of the last few years as a selfemployed creative coach has inspired many people, enabling them to proceed with confidence on their own creative journeys.
Liz and Frank never missed a beat…
Janet was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer earlier this year. While undergoing aggressive treatment, Janet has been unable to work. Cindy’s dear friend’s love of tall ships has inspired her to create a tall ship stained glass piece to be auctioned off, with partial proceeds going towards assisting Janet’s
And now they’re ready for the next step. They took their first whirl around the dance floor in 1948 and have been kicking up their heels ever since. When they started looking for retirement living options, they were pleased to find out that Chartwell Retirement Residences offers active lifestyle programs like their signature Rhythm n’ Moves class.
daily living expenses. This unique combination of creativity, spirit and cooperation found in our North Shore community is nourishing on so many levels. The electric meter will begin to spin at 6:00pm when the special tree light up kicks off the holiday season for the North – continued on page 2
EGGNOG SOCIAL
– DEC. 18 TH • 2 PM • RSVP BY DEC. 14TH – Join us for festive treats and songs
628 Tranquille Rd. Kamloops 250-376-5363