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2019 YEAR IN REVIEW JANUARY

MARCH

Water damage at seniors complex

Beach Avenue Medical Clinic closes its doors

Just weeks before the first residents were scheduled to gain occupancy, Peachland’s nearly completed new seniors complex experienced water damage on all floors after a kitchen faucet was left on for hours in an upper unit.

Beach Avenue Medical Clinic director announces retirement

Dr. Brinkerhoff announced he would be retiring at the end of March and raised concern in the community when people learned that if a new director wasn’t found, Beach Avenue Medical Clinic could close. The clinic’s four other physicians weren’t interested in pursuing the medical director position.

VantageOne the latest break in target

No new director was found to operate Beach Avenue Medical Clinic after the retirement of Dr. Brinkerhoff and the clinic shut its doors. Attempts at recruitment remain ongoing, but as 2019 was coming to an end, the clinic remained shut.

APRIL Water treatment plant construction begins

Blaze destroys a second Desert Pines home

Construction began on Peachland’s $24 million water treatment plant in April and continued throughout the year.

MAY Peachland’s pier has grand opening

Garage fire causes extensive damage to Robinson Place home

Blaze destroys Desert Pines home

The Ray Kandola Heritage Pier opened to great fanfare in May. The pier in Heritage Park was the culmination of years of hard work by three different service groups – the Peachland Lions, Peachland Rotary and the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association. The entire project cost, in excess of $500,000, was raised entirely through fundraising and grants.

A garage fire at one Robinson Place home spread to the house and caused extensive damage. Two people and a family pet escaped. A second family pet wasn’t so fortunate.

Flames swept through the home at 3996 Desert Pines Avenue, leaving a family with young children homeless.

Four family pets were lost in the fire: three cats and one rat. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical.

FEBRUARY

Hardy Falls reopens

A series of rockslides just north of Summerland near Callan Road closed a portion of Highway 97. Numerous motorists attempting detour routes via back roads had to be rescued. A better detour route was later opened but the highway would stay shut for weeks, frustrating motorists.

Sunnyside Market break in

In the early hours of one February morning, Sunnyside Market was broken into. Alcohol, cigarettes and lottery tickets were stolen.

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Mayor Cindy Fortin proposes rainbow crosswalk

Mayor Cindy Fortin suggested it is time for Peachland to get a rainbow sidewalk to demonstrate inclusivity. It would take several months of discussion and a report to explain the rationale before council would approve the crosswalk.

A resident’s truck was stolen his driveway and later used in a break in attempt at the VantageOne Credit Union ATM, which resulted in significant damage to the building. The attempt followed several break ins at other locations in the mall in prior months.

Later in January, RCMP stepped up patrols after Gateway businesses Dragonfly and Amber Gallery and Bliss Bakery were targeted.

Rockslide shuts highway

Connector. Peachland council approved the project back in 2014 for 2,800 residential units and 250,000 square feet of commercial, retail and cultural development.

After a long closure due to damage caused by 2017 flood, the regional district completed the $175,000 repair job that included removing hazardous trees and replacing two bridges. After being shut for about two years, the park finally reopened to the public.

JUNE Arts council awarded visitor centre contract

The Peachland Chamber of Commerce lost their bid to continue operating the visitor centre and instead the contract was awarded to the Peachland Community Arts Council, who will take over next March. The chamber had operated the centre since 1999.

JULY New Monaco granted highway access

A second home on Desert Pines this year went up in flames. Everyone got out safe, but there was significant damage to the house. The fire was believed to have spread into the home from the deck area.

AUGUST MOTI present Highway 97 options

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) released the results of Phase 1 of the Peachland Transportation Study, in which they have narrowed down the possibilities of route options through Peachland to two “alternate route” possibilities and one four-laning option. The fact that no bypass options were included displeased many in the community. MOTI said they would return to Peachland in the fall for a public consultation open house event but meetings with council were arranged and then subsequently postponed.

District asks Minister of Forests for pause in operations

Peachland council sent a letter to the Minister of Forests asking for a “pause” in logging operations in the municipality’s watersheds until a complete watershed assessment has been conducted and a stakeholder engagement plan for future logging activities is in place.

PCAC volunteers repaint Rotary mural

Peachland Community Arts Council volunteers spent many hours restoring the Rotary Historic Mural, which was originally commissioned by the Peachland Rotary Club in 1999. But happy faces would turn into sad faces later in the year (see October and November).

Mount Miller wildfire comes close

The Mount Miller wildfire was located approximately 9 km north of where Highway 97 intersects with the Highway 97C and about 3 km north of the Connector.

BC Wildfire Service had it under control with 30 Wildfire Service personnel responding in addition to air support.

After years of negotiations with the province, the proposed New Monaco development was granted highway access off the Connector from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The New Monaco development site is located between Highway 97 and the

Desert Pines - again

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Fire destroys Smith Way home

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Firefighters were called to Desert Pines again in August. This time the quick actions of neighbours with garden hoses prevented a hedge fire from reaching a nearby home.

Four Peachlanders were left without a place to live following a house fire that caused substantial damage to a Smith Way home. Four occupants got out safe but one pet remained unaccounted for.

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2019 YEAR IN REVIEW Shooting suspect arrested in West Kelowna

A 31-year-old West Kelowna man was taken into police custody after the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called to assist in his arrest in connection with a shooting that happened south of Peachland on August 11.

Wibit lifeguards rescue paddleboarder

Chamber announces new location

After five years in Peachland’s Historic Schoolhouse, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce is moving south. The new chamber home will be five blocks from its current location at the schoolhouse, relocating to 5878 Beach Ave. The move is slated for spring.

A 38-year-old West Kelowna man was rescued from drowning by Wibit lifeguards just outside the water park area.

DECEMBER

SEPTEMBER

Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola, was named Shadow Minister for Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion.

Fire destroys Vernon Ave. home

An intense electrical storm is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a Vernon Avenuehome - the sixth house fire in Peachland this year. A tree next to the house showed evidence of a lightning strike.

Vintage and Collectible Motorcycle Show

The inaugural Vintage and Collectible Motorcycle Show was a success, with bikes and collectors entertaining many with their restored machines and stories.

Centennial Fall Fair

The Peachland Fall Fair celebrated 100 years with yet another successful show.

OCTOBER

MP becomes Shadow Minister

ALC okays site

SD23 has a viable site for a new secondary school in West Kelowna on Webber Road.

It still needs approval from the province.

New CAO and ops manager

CAO Elsie Lemke retired after serving Peachland for 13 years. She was replaced

by Joe Mitchell, who had been the director of operations. That role is now filled by Shawn Grundy.

Good Neighbour Award

Tim Stubbert was the first recipient of Peachland’s Good Neighbour Award, ending 2019 on a positive note. May we have more good neighbours in 2020.

Brent Road home burns down

The seventh house fire of the year happened on Brent Road. Peachland Fire and Rescue had a full response to the structure fire, but the flames were through the roof when they arrived and the home was a complete loss.

Dan Albas re-elected

Happy New Year, Peachland!

Dan Albas was re-elected for a third term, once again winning a seat in the riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola.

Rotary mural vandalized

Members of the Peachland Community Arts Council were devastated to see the downtown Rotary mural defaced by dozens of marks made with black spray paint.

Best of the Best

Peachland Pharmacy won the “Best of the Best” category at the Chamber Business Excellence Awards.

NOVEMBER Cannabis bylaw passed

Peachland council passed a cannabis bylaw that would allow for two shops in the district.

Rotary mural defaced again

For the second time in two months, the Rotary mural in downtown Peachland was found in need of repair after it was defaced by spray paint.

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CHRISTMAS TREE CHIPPING FOR CHARITY Free Hot Chocolate & Fire Trucks on Display

Date: January 4th, 2020 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Peachland Community Centre 6th Street

Peachland Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Nor-Val Rentals for our Annual Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity Event.

We will be offering Christmas Tree Chipping and Disposal by donation. In addition, for a minimum donation of $5.00 the Fire Department will come to your home and pick up your tree for disposal. Prior arrangements can be made in advance by contacting the Peachland Fire Department (250) 767-2841.

Residents are reminded to remove all decorations and tinsel before dropping off trees.

ALL PROCEEDS will be going to the Muscular Dystrophy of Canada.

Please take advantage of this environmentally friendly service and your donation will go to a worthy cause.

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Reflections on 2019 JOANNE LAYH As 2019 comes to a close, many of us will look back and reflect upon the events of the last 12 months in our personal lives, as well as the world around us.

Last year at this time I was still living in Edmonton. As some of you know, I left the Peachland View for about four and a half years to work at what was then our sister publication, VUE Weekly.

Alas, these aren’t easy times for the print industry and at the end of November VUE published its last issue. By the end of the year, all of twhe staff had moved on.

I stayed to liquidate the assets and transition some of our more successful publications to their new home. It was a bit of a sad time and I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea at my age to remain in an industry that is facing many challenges.

But after some soul searching, I decided this industry is where I belong and in fact, back in Peachland is where I belong.

I’d like to say thank you to the community for being so welcoming when I first arrived here a decade ago and for inviting me back this year as though I’d never been away. This is a truly amazing community to work in and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be here.

As I worked on the year in review for this issue, it reminded me of what a great place this is.

Years of hard work and cooperation paid off and Peachland finally has a seniors complex so retirement living doesn’t have to mean exodus anymore, at least not for everyone.

The community proved it is resilient, even in response to uncontrollable events like flooding. Yes, areas along the beach were damaged and bridges destroyed a couple years ago, but shoreline work is gradually restoring what was lost, and a park that was closed due to damage is open to the public again.

All around us there are people volunteering and hosting events and doing a variety of good deeds unseen to help make their community a better place.

I wish you all a happy new year and hope 2020 is even better.

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OPINION

Resident says rainbow crosswalk is just the right thing to do Recently we have read in the Peachland View differing opinions about whether or not to have a rainbow crosswalk in Peachland. I attended the council meeting when Peter made his presentation so I heard the questions and comments directed to Peter.

I was puzzled about why the proposal for a rainbow crosswalk was even causing debate. Why would having a symbol of acceptance and diversity be cause for debate? If we believe Peachland is an accepting community then having a rainbow crosswalk puts our words into action - doesn’t it? What is there to question - isn’t it the right thing to do?

One “issue” raised was that a rainbow crosswalk only represents the LGBTQ+ community rather than inclusivity of all people. In my mind it’s a good message both ways. It’s another way to affirm your community values. However, if someone does not support a rainbow crosswalk because it is representative of only LGBTQ+ persons then I wonder if the “issue” is about non acceptance of LGBTQ+ people. And if so, then it may be good to have an honest discussion about that rather than debating the meaning of a rainbow crosswalk.

I wish we didn’t have to put signs up reminding people to be respectful of each other. But, unfortunately, we do have to put up signs. We see anti-bullying signs everywhere - schools, public spaces and parks to name a few. We use signs to assure all people that they should feel safe in that space because safety is not guaranteed for all people. That is why laws have been written to address discrimination - to protect people.

I happen to be a person who has not faced discrimination because of my skin colour, sexuality, religion, etc. It’s possible I have been joked about because of my age or gender but my life was not seriously affected by that. So, when someone is describing discrimination that he/she has faced I should not question it because it is not my experience it is their experience. I should listen, believe and support any effort to make this person’s life better. If a rainbow crosswalk symbolizes treating people respectfully then I need to support that, not question it.

Peter has been willing to come forward and tell his story publicly and because of who he has chosen for a partner we know he is judged as a person

Peachlands watersheds: provincial land, but municipal responsibility, resident suggests The Forest Practices Board (FPB) met with the Peachland Water Protection Alliance (PWPA) in Peachland on December 13, 2019. The FPB was represented by its chair, Kevin Kriese.

The FPB is an administrative tribunal created by the Provincial Government to act as an independent watchdog for sound forest practices. In August of 2017, the PWPA filed a complaint with the FPB critical of certain forest practices in Peachland’s watersheds. The FPB, after a limited investigation, replied to the PWPA’s complaint in September of this year. The fundamental and most important finding under the FPB report is as follows: “There are many developments and activities in these watersheds, in addition to forestry, that can impact the water resource and it was not possible to differentiate between forestry and non-forestry impacts”.

In other words, the FPB was unable to assign responsibility.

However, the FPB went on to report that Peachland’s water issues could be handled by water treatment.

As a taxpayer in Peachland, that is cold comfort. The cost of Peachland’s new water plant project is approximately $27 million and it appears it is facing significant cost overruns. Furthermore, the ongoing costs of the

operation and maintenance of the new water plant are unknown. Finally, the new water plant may be rendered obsolete in the coming years if it requires upgrading or replacement.

The taxpayers of Peachland are innocent bystanders.

They are not the polluters. In my opinion, the polluters need to be scientifically identified and they need to be held accountable. They should pay their fair share for the provision of safe drinking water for the taxpayers of Peachland.

Although the FBP could not find that the forest practices in the Peachland watersheds were culpable, at the same, the FPB could find that such practices were not culpable. What is needed then, according to the FPB, is scientific data that will determine to what extent, if any, forest practices in the Peachland watershed are responsible for the at-risk Peachland drinking water.

It is not up to the Provincial Government or any administrative tribunal to provide the necessary scientific data. In my view, that is up to the Peachland council.

The question is: will the Peachland council take steps to identify the source of Peachland’s drinking water issues or continue to have the taxpayer pay for the impact of harmful practices in Peachland’s watersheds?

Jack Gerow, Peachland

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and can potentially face adversity. That is why we have to put up signs - to let everyone who comes to Peachland know that we are an accepting community.

Most of us believe we are kind, respectful, generous and polite people. And I’m sure that is a correct assessment; however sometimes we say and do things that are discriminatory. We make jokes about people or repeat rhetoric that is unproven.

This is hurtful treatment of other people and does not fit with your assessment of your goodness. We all have to be diligent and examine our own actions - if we say we uphold the value of acceptance of all people then we should not place exceptions on that value - for example, “I am not a racist but I don’t like gay people.”

I fully support Peter’s effort to have a rainbow crosswalk in Peachland. It’s the least we can do to broadcast our acceptance - if we really mean it.

Frances Trowsse, Peachland

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Peachland Rotary Club to introduce new speaker series in 2020 CHRIS BOYLE

PEACHLAND ROTARY CLUB Belatedly, I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and that your new year will be full of joy, laughter, good health and happiness.

I hope you all got your flu shots. Stats show they help.

Well, they say hindsight is 20/20 so, for 2020 here is a new viewpoint. Rotary is creating a new speaker programme beginning in February. We will bring in a speaker once a month at a convenient venue, yet to be arranged. Topics will be current and of general interest to the public. Admission will be by donation. Proceeds from donations will fund the programme itself. The talks will be in the evening to allow as many as possible to access them. We will advertise each speaker on Facebook and in the View.

Initially, seating may be limited.

December has been Disease Treatment and Prevention month for Rotary. I’m not so sure that the Polar Bear Swim falls into this category, but it is the next time you

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will see our club members handing out hot chocolate to participants and spectators, down at Swim Bay, kick starting the new year! Hopefully we will be warming a few frozen tummies and fingers at least. Any donations received at this event will be given to support the Peachland Food Bank.

Speaking of hot chocolate and donations, at the Light Up on Dec. 6, you generously donated $355 to polio eradication in the world. Our sincere thanks to all of you for your generosity at a time of year when everyone seems to have their hand out asking for support for so many worthy causes.

In previous years I have mentioned that being a volunteer is a gift well worth giving and well within our capacity to give. It is also a gift to oneself because one never tires of meeting new friends with common interests and helping others less fortunate in this incredibly wonderful and wonder filled world of ours.

In my new segment called, “Who’s Who in the Rotary Zoo in Peachland,” I introduce club members, so that when you join us for lunch you won’t feel quite so alone!

Our youth programme coordinator, Jane, is creative, organized, and a bundle of experience and fun. She organizes little things to liven up our meetings and makes us all relax and see the humour in situations. We appreciate her sense of humour and her incredible work ethic: she seems unstoppable! I wish I had her energy.

The whole club joins me in wishing you and yours a wonderful new year and hope we shall see you at the Polar Bear Swim on January 1.

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COMMENTARY | COMMUNITY

From the Mayor’s Desk: 2019 - a good year for Peachland!

MAYOR CINDY FORTIN 2019 was an exceptionally good year for our community. Not having to choke through another smoky summer, alone, or battle floods and rising lake levels, put it solidly in that category.

But there was so much more. The new affordable seniors’ housing building filled up with tenants, the construction of our new water treatment plant moved full steam ahead, Peachland was recognized as the 2019 “Community Make Water Work Champions,” and the construction was completed on the beautiful new accessible pier thanks to the collaborative effort of the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association, Lions and Rotary Clubs.

Plans for a children’s splash park also began taking shape, and council recently approved a rainbow sidewalk in front of the Historic Peachland School -- a welcoming symbol of inclusivity for our community.

For myself, and many others, the year began with the annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dip. It was a perfect day to join with the many brave souls who plunged into the icy waters of Lake Okanagan. Everyone has their own reason for doing it -- insanity, being one of them (lol) --, but for me this year’s dip was a refreshing start to a year that

followed a very unusual and historic election. It was an icy and invigorating way to shake off the old year, and re-juice for the new one.

2019 also began with a new council -- some newly elected, others re-elected. Councillors Pam Cunningham, Mike Kent, Terry Condon retuned to the council table, while former mayor Keith Fielding, Patrick Van Minsel and Pete Coolio were newly elected.

They all bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our council meetings.

Council and staff also began the lengthy process of developing bylaws to coincide with the new cannabis legislation. Federal, provincial and municipal governments all share the responsibility for overseeing the proposed new system for recreational cannabis use, retail sales and production. Municipalities have the authority to regulate retail sales, public consumption, business licensing and production sites through bylaws and policies. When it came to retail sales council voted in favour of allowing a maximum of two outlets in our community. The application process will begin in 2020.

A Community Parks Concept Plan has also been in the works, with the goal of maximizing the potential of park amenities for Cousins, Heritage and Sanderson Parks. There will be more

public consultation in the new year.

Some big changes in district staff occurred in the last quarter of the year.

After 13 years with the District of Peachland our CAO, Elsie Lemke retired last month. Joe Mitchell, who has worked for the last several years as our director of operations, is now our new CAO. Filling his vacated shoes as the director of operations is Shawn Grundy. Building Inspector and bylaw enforcement officer, Mike Girouard, also retired, and Joe Pomper has now stepped into that position.

Please join me in welcoming 2020 on Jan. 1 at the Polar Bear Dip at Swim Bay. Registration and the signing of a waiver will take place at the Peachland Community Centre is from 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m., with the plunge starting at 1 p.m. sharp. It’s free, but you must register so that they have a head count. For more information: https://www. peachland.ca/polar-bearswim Prior to that, the Polar Bear Walk or Run event takes place at 10:30 a.m.

For more information on that event, including registration visit https://www. peachland.ca/polar-bearrun.

On behalf of council and staff, I wish you the very best for the holidays. Stay warm, and I’ll see you in the new year!

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Send information about your Peachland event to editor@peachlandview.com New Year’s Eve Party on Dec 31 hosted by the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and the Peachland Legion, where the event will take place. This year will have a New York theme. Doors 5:30 pm, dinner 6:30ish, followed by a DJ and dance. Ball drop celebrations at 9 pm (New Year NYC time) and midnight. $75pp includes party favours, dinner, dessert, coffee and bubbly at New Year. Tickets: Peachland Chamber of Commerce 250 767 2422.

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim/Walk/Run on Jan 1. Walk and Run begins at 10:30 am (check in at 9:30 am-10:15 am) and the swim happens at 1pm

MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5-3.5) 9:05 am-11 am Peachland Community Centre THERAPEAUTIC YOGA LEVEL 2 8:30-9:30 am Peachland Community Centre VARIETY SINGERS 9:30 am 50+ Activity Centre TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am 50+ Activity Centre LADIES MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 am Peachland Wellness Centre ASHTANGA YOGA 10-11 am Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am -1 pm Peachland Community Centre TAI CHI Noon 50+ Activity Centre by donation ZUMBA GOLD 11:15 am -12:15 pm Peachland Community Centre MEDITATION GROUP 11:30 am-12:30 pm Peachland Wellness Centre Check for location Starts again Oct 28 PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1-3 pm Community Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Peachland Community Centre SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15 pm-6:15 pm Peachland Community Centre KARATE CLASS 6 pm-7 pm Peachland Little Schoolhouse

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6 pm-8 pm 4th St Place PICKLEBALL (all levels) 6:30 pm-9 pm Peachland Community Centre WOOD CARVERS 7 pm 50+ Activity Centre YOGA 8 am & 9:30 am 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Harbour House Yoga

TUESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre KCR COMMUNITY RESOURCES IMMIGRANT SERVICES Every third Tuesday of the month, by appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am 4th Street Place MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am St. Margaret’s Anglican Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 2 10-11 am Peachland Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs), 10 am-noon Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am 50+ Activity Centre COMPUTER LITERACY 10-11 am, by appt: 250-767-0141 Peachland Wellness Centre FUNCTIONAL FULL 60 10:30-11:30 am 4th Street Place THERAPEUTIC YOGA LEVEL 1 11:30 am,- 12:30 pm Peachland Community Centre AA Noon-1 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm Peachland Community Centre MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1 pm-2:45 pm Everyone welcome Peachland Wellness Centre

(registration 12 pm-12:45 pm). Register for the Walk/Run at the recreation department by Dec 24. After Dec 24 registration is online only at peachland. ca. Jan 1 registration is cash only. The swim is free and no registration is required. If you would like to volunteer contact Ben at bstringer@peachland. ca or call 250 767 2133.

Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity happens Jan 4 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Peachland Community Centre. This tree chipping service offered by the fire department and Nor-Val Rentals includes Christmas tree chipping and

MAHJONG 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm Boys and Girls Club LINE DANCING 4:30 pm, Intro 50+ Activity Centre LINE DANCING 5:30 pm 50+ Activity Centre ZUMBA 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 4th Street Place POUND 6:45 pm-7:45 pm Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL DROP-IN $3.50 (all levels) 8 -9:30 pm Peachland Community Centre YOGA 6 AM, 8 AM, 9:30 AM & 11 AM Harbour House Yoga

WEDNESDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am-9 am Peachland Community Centre DAWN BOYS YOGA 8:30 am-9:30 am Karma contact for location 250-878-6342 STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, beginners welcome PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am $5 drop in, bring mat 50+ Activity Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month Peachland Wellness Centre DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am-11:30 am Peachland Wellness Centre To register: 250 767 0141

COFEE BEAN 10:30 am 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL DROP-IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm Peachland Community Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3pm Peachland Community Centre CHESS 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre BRIDGE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 pm-2:15 pm Peachland Wellness Centre TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30 pm-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm Peachland Community Centre CLOG DANCING 6 pm-7 pm 50+ Activity Centre KARATE CLASS 6 pm-7 pm Peachland Little Schoolhouse YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6 pm-8 pm 4th St Place LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed Gary 250-767-3491 CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm Peachland Museum YOGA 6 am, 8 am & 9:30 am 5:30 pm & 7 pm Harbour House Yoga

THURSDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:15 am at The Peachland Legion. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Centre Beginners welcome

disposal - just make sure to remove all tinsel and ornaments from the tree beforehand. Free hot chocolate and fire trucks on display. For a minimum $5 donation, the fire department will pick up your tree. Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy of Canada.

Captured Images is the Peachland Art Gallery’s first exhibition of 2020.

The fifth annual installment of the largest and longest running fine art photography in the Okanagan opens Jan 18 and will run until Mar 8.

FUNCTIONAL FULL 60 9:30-10:30 am 4th Street Place BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm Peachland Wellness Centre PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 -12:30 pm Community Centre IRON & SILK 10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND Noon-1:30 pm Gasthaus on the Lake Everyone welcome AA Noon-1 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm Community Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1 pm-3 pm 3rd Thursday of each month Peachland Wellness Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre TEEN DROP IN Grade 8+ 4 pm-8 pm, free Boys and Girls Club MEAT DRAW 4 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 PICKLEBALL DROP-IN (all levels) 6:30-9 pm Community Centre BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm) YOGA 6 am, 8 am & 9:30 am 5:30 pm & 7 pm Harbour House Yoga

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am Peachland Community Centre 50+ FIT/STRETCH 9:15 AM, $5 DROP IN, BRING MAT 50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE

FLOW YOGA 9 am-10 am 4th Street Place BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA (Level 2) 10 am-11am Peachland Community Centre LIBRARY FALL STORY 11:20 am-Noon Peachland Library CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon Peachland Community Centre EXPRESSIVE DANCE 11 am- Noon Residences on 6th Hosted by The Peachland Wellness Centre PASSION 4 ART Noon-4 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1 -3 pm a Peachland Community Centre CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1 pm-2:45 pm Peachland Wellness Centre LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3 pm-4 pm Peachland Library FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 4 pm-8 pm, free Boys and Girls Club YOGA 6 am, 8 am & 9:30 am 5:30 & 7 pm Harbour House Yoga

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre DAWN BOYS YOGA 8:30 am-9:30 am $10 drop in Heritage Park Peachland YOGA 9 am & 10:30 am Harbour House Yoga BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church CARPET BOWLING 10 am 50+ Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 DROP IN Grade K-7 1 pm-5 pm, free Boys and Girls Club

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8 am-11 am (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Centre YOGA 10:00 am Harbour House Yoga PEACHLAND UNITED Service 10 am Peachand United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am Emmanuel Church, West Kelowna PEACHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH Service 10:30 am Fellowship 11:30 am PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm Peachland Community Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm For details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca UKULELE 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre PICKLEBALL (3.75) 2-4 pm Peachland Community Centre MEAT DRAW 2 pm-4 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 MUSICAL JAMMERS 2 pm-4 pm 2nd and 4th Sundays 4th Street Place Presented by the Peachland Wellness Centre PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship 2 pm St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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