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Power was out in some areas of Peachland for over six hours Saturday morning after a fallen tree took out a power line.

A tree on Renfrew Road came down on a line at a pole on Saturday morning at 6:46 a.m. and knocked out power to 656 BC Hydro customers in Peachland, BC Hydro community relations manager Dag Sharman told the View.

Sharman said the tree did some damage to the pole, specifically the crossarm that holds the wires as they pass the pole.

Sharman said the task of replacing the equipment was a small construction job that took time and pow-

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Crews sent power back through the line at 1 p.m., at which time all 656 customers were back online.

“We were able to respond quickly and get that one sorted out,” Sharman said. “We always appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers when these things happen. Our lines and equipment are exposed to the elements. We have almost 80,000 km of power lines across the province and the majority are overhead so this sort of thing does happen from time to time, especially with challenging weather like we’ve seen lately.”

Sharman says if people see a fallen power line they should keep at least 10 metres away and call 911 to report it.

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At their last regular meeting, Peachland council approved the Community Parks Concept Plan that defines the best uses in the future for Heritage, Cousins and Sanderson Parks.

Back in 2018 council approved funding for the Community Parks Concept Plan project to assess the highest and best use of these three community parks.

Based on feedback from council as well as public input received at numerous open houses, the final concept plan was brought forward last month for council’s consideration, resulting in approval of the Parks Conceptual Plan and Phasing Schedule.

In her report to council, director of community services Cheryl Wiebe said that based on community feedback, there is overall support for the components identified in the plan.

Wiebe went on to say that the concept plan is a planning tool and with the exception of a splash pad, which has $70,000 in parks reserves, funding for the identified components has not been identified or confirmed, meaning Peachland council isn’t locked into implementation.

Heritage Park

In the short-term (two to five years), the plan for Heritage Park calls for the demolition, fill placement, grading, growing medium, irrigation and turf by sod of former Duck and Pug land acquisition and the installation of a splash pad, temporary washroom/change trailer, and associated improvements.

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Short-term plans for Cousins Park includes the installation of foul ball safety fencing. Medium-term plans include installation of a multi-use sport court and plaza improvements adjacent to Community Centre and Visitor Centre, while long-term plans identify installation of a plaza and associated improvements adjacent to the Activity Centre.

Sanderson Park

Short-term components for Sanderson Park include upgrading the gravel portion of Sanderson Avenue to the south east corner of park, installing a fenced, off-leash dog exercise area and installing a parking lot and staging area.

Installing water service to the south-east corner of park is identified as a medium-term component, while the longterm plan calls for installation of a BMX pump track as well as a mountain bike skills park.

“We’ve done extensive public consultation on this and what we found is that the overwhelming majority of Peachland residents are in support of this,” Coun. Mike Kent said.

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Property assessments drop 1 % JOANNE LAYH Property owners across BC should have received their 2020 assessment notices in the mail by now. The assessment notices reflect market value as of July 1, 2019 and have generally gone down for residential properties in the Central Okanagan region, including Peachland.

“For the Okanagan region, the majority of home owners can expect to see stable values with slight changes from last year,” says Okanagan area deputy assessor Tracy Wall. While residential home values have taken a tumble in some areas, Wall says commercial and industrial properties have shown increases, especially in the North Okanagan.

Here are the typical 2019 versus 2020 assessed values for single-family residential properties in the Central Okanagan: • Kelowna: $14,000 decrease (-2 per cent) from $643,000 in 2019 to $629,000 in 2020; • West Kelowna: $7,000 decrease (-1 per cent) from $614,000 in 2019 to $607,000 in 2020; • Lake Country: $8,000 increase (+1 per cent) from $619,000 in 2019 to $627,000 in 2020; and • Peachland: $8,000 decrease (–1 per cent) from $582,000 in 2019 to $574,000 in 2020.

Strata homes fared about the same as single-family residential properties in Kelowna but lost considerably more value in West Kelowna: • Kelowna: $6,000 decrease (-2 per cent) from $370,000 (2019) to $364,000 (2020); and • West Kelowna: $15,000 decrease (-4 per cent) from $402,000 (2019) to $387,000 (2020).

Overall, the Thompson Okanagan’s total assessments went up from about $147.7 billion in 2019 to $153.1 billion this year, mostly a result of new construction, subdivisions and rezoning of properties.

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, says only modest changes in the value of both single-family and strata homes in most regions is a positive sign that the government’s efforts to make housing more affordable for more British Columbians is having a real impact.

“For too long, the previous government sat back and watched housing prices climb well out of the reach of average people.

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said in a statement. “We are encouraged by signs that property values are continuing to stabilize, giving more certainty for those investing in multi-family buildings, more stability for current homeowners and improved opportunity for those entering the market.

“As we move into the next decade, we will continue our work to stabilize the market and support investment in new housing supply, while we ensure that more families and businesses are able to be part of our economic success.”

BC Assessment’s website at bcassessment.ca includes more details about 2019 assessments, property information and trends such as lists of 2019’s top valued residential properties across the province.

The website, now fully mobile-friendly, also provides access to an online property assessment search service that allows anyone to search, check and compare 2020 property assessments for anywhere in the province. Property owners who want to access additional property search features, such as a property’s 10-year value history or the ability to monitor neighbourhood sales, will need to register for a BC Assessment custom account.

“Property owners can find a lot of valuable information on our website including answers to many assessment-related questions, but those who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2019 or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Wall.

Wall went on to say if a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of their appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by Jan. 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.

The Property Assessment Review Panels, independent of BC Assessment, are appointed annually by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and typically meet between Feb. 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

According to BC Assessment, over 98 per cent of property owners typically accept their property assessment without proceeding to a formal, independent review of their assessment.

If property owners have questions they can contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-valueBC (1-866-825-8322) or online at bcassessment.ca. During the month of January, office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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A sad farewell to Bentley LYONEL DOHERTY I lost my best friend last week. His name was Bentley, all 100 pounds of him.

He was an eight-year-old purebred red retriever who loved playing tug of war with his “pookie” (stuffed animal). Every time I brought home a new pookie he would get so excited that he nearly knocked me over trying to get it. And he wouldn’t let go until I pretended to lose interest . . . then I would nonchalantly saunter over and snatch it again to his sheer delight.

He died suddenly overnight on our living room carpet. I was devastated.

I took him for his favourite walk that day in the hills; he was happy and content. At 11 p.m. that night I called him from the backyard, but he wouldn’t come. So I got out my flashlight and found him laying down, staring straight ahead. I managed to coax him up the long flight of stairs and he lay down on the rug. Something was wrong because he was listless, yet he still wagged his tail when I spoke his name.

If I had known he was dying, I would have lay with him all night to give him comfort in his final hours.

He showed similar symptoms before, but he always bounced back the next day. I just thought it was a temporary illness like humans get all the time. Now I regret with heavy heart not taking him to the doctor when it happened the first time. I’m sorry, Bentley . . . you bum. (I called him bum sometimes.)

I feel robbed. I feel cheated for myself and for Bentley because we won’t have any more fun times together. No more walks to the park, no more chasing me when I took off running when he wasn’t looking. No more tugs of war with his pook.

What I wouldn’t give to rewind time so I could say goodbye to my best friend who never got angry with me, even when I got angry with him. One time I accidentally poked him in the eye and he turned and growled, but immediately gave me a look and a nudge to say he was sorry.

And when he passed another dog without making a fuss, he looked at me for approval, as if to say, “I did good, didn’t I?” Now he’s gone forever and all I have are memories in the wind. How the wind followed us home, and how it laughingly kissed our faces as we sat together on the school hill, watching the red sun and the children disappear in the dark.

Well, bum . . . I promise to take you for a walk again when it’s my time to say farewell.

PS: The other night Bentley came to my daughter in her dreams and gave her a hug in a grassy field before disappearing on a pathway into the sky.

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Dear editor, This letter is an appeal to individuals and businesses from the Peachland area for contributions to a trust fund, initiated to assist the Peachland Arts Council with a spring restoration of our community mural wall.

The wall mural located at the south end of Beach Ave. was initially done approximately 20 years ago with funding from our local Rotary club. It is a genuine Peachland landmark.

Around eight years ago a touch up was done and this past summer, again with arts council and Rotary funding, a major restoration project was completed by members of the Peachland Community Arts Council working as volunteers.

Together they contributed 180 hours of time to complete this beautiful restoration.

As many are aware, some time after completion, some individuals defaced much of the project with black lacquer spray paint on a Monday evening.

They really put some effort into causing major damage. Shortly after members of the Peachland Arts Council did their best to remove the heaviest paint with a plan to redo it in the spring, as it was too late in the season to restore the mural again. Unfortunately, the vandals decided to up their game...they came back and with the same type of paint put six major strategically placed black spray marks on the murals surface again.

Three of these being large black question marks. The obvious message being, “In your face. We can do what we want here.”

I can tell you that members of the arts group were devastated by the initial vandalism and when they came back a second time and repeated, the hurt was magnified.

There is an RCMP file opened and a Crimestoppers file as well if anyone has information regarding those who committed this senseless damage.

I would urge parents to ask their children if they have heard anything at school as to who may have caused this vandalism. There are suspicions, but no proof of who did this, at this time. If you have kids grades 6,7 or 8 assure them they can talk to you in confidence and that if there is information offered, you as the adult will make contact with the RCMP and/or Crimestopers.

It is important that young people understand they are not being tattletales or snitches, and that this was done in and to their town.

I am hoping to raise approximately $700 for paint and three gallons of a specialized anti-graffiti coating at $150 per gallon.

I chose not to do a Go Fund Me page, as our local VantageOne Credit Union has stepped up and agreed to run the Peachland Mural Restoration Trust Fund.

Donations cannot be made by e-transfer and can only be accepted by visiting their local branch. They are charging no fees, which is appreciated.

Finally as a thank you and to let the arts council members know that we appreciate all their work on this project to this point, and again this spring.

We will firm up the exact dollars required for everything in the next day or two, as the $700 is an educated estimate. Once the funding goal is reached, donations will not be accepted.

Funds will be released to the arts council by two signers, at the appropriate time.

Thank you in advance for supporting this Peachland civic pride initiative.

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Heavy snowfall causes regional waste collection delays Although the curbside waste collection schedule returned to normal this week after the holidays, the large dump of snow has made it anything but normal, says RDCO waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart.

Due to recent heavy snowfall, Central Okanagan residents may see delays in their curbside garbage and recycling collection.

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Provincial travelling bat exhibit to be on display in Peachland this summer

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The summer residents in the attic of Peachland Historic School, the Yuma and Little Brown bats, are slumbering in their winter roosts as the Bat Education & Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS) reflects on 2019.

The best way to describe the past year for the bat society established in 2015 is to say, We Really Spread our Wings!

The Bat Matters: Chiroptera Conference held in April brought together bat enthusiasts, biologists and community programmers from around the province for a weekend of networking, information swapping and just talking about their favourite furry critter. At the conference Peachland received accolades for the bat programs housed in the historic school and for becoming a provincial leader in Bat Friendly Communities in March 2019.

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BEEPS volunteers scrambled to keep up with the craft of bat masks representing international species, while a display of bat-dependant foods informed participants how some of our favourite foods, such as chocolate and coffee, depend on pollination by bats.

During the Christmas Light-Up, the BEEPS annual Christmas craft event extended its hours to include a fun activity after the fireworks. For convenience, the event was relocated closer to Heritage Park at the new, upcoming location of Peachland Chamber. This year yule log centrepieces adorned more than 50 homes from craftsmanship by the hands of kids and adults alike. Supplies ran out but next year promises more tubs filled with logs and more tables filled with festive trimmings.

Also, the day to day responsibilities of BEEPS at the visitor centre expanded and diversified.

In 2019 rescue calls pertaining to bats more than doubled and included Peachland residents, West Kelowna and Penticton businesses, and a Kelowna landowner struggling to save a boathouse that is home to a colony of Little Browns but is slated for demolition.

Group bat chats expanded to preteens and seniors providing bat friendly, age appropriate activities and bat counts were held every Friday night during the summer.

Bat houses saw modifications for mounting and cleaning with the introduction of the French cleat bracket and guano catchers.

The travelling bat cave is showing off a new look with the addition of an outer cover complete with interactive moving parts and hidden bat facts for kids to explore.

Funding through a provincial gaming grant enabled BEEPS to purchase four new cameras, two monitors for the live feed and an additional roost logger for observation of bat activity within the attic roost.

Media presence increased with four radio station interviews during International Bat Week, including CKNW in Vancouver, and Global TV coverage during the Chiroptera Conference.

So what’s upcoming for BEEPS in 2020? More of the same and then some! BEEPS and Matt planning & economic development technician Matt Faucher hope to help out the urban bat by delving into research on bat friendly lighting for street lamps.

This is a fairly new frontier in North America but has been explored successfully in Europe.

Also, BEEPS has taken a leading role in the creation of a provincial travelling bat exhibit since August 2018. Completion will be February 2020 and the exhibit will be on display in Peachland for the summer 2020.

Partners of the project include museum curators, Aboriginal educators, biologists, parks managers and provincial bat programmers. This is a must see summer attraction for visitors and locals alike. The exhibit is available by reservation for school districts, community groups, museums and other learning institutions throughout the province after the opening event at Kelowna Museum in March 2020.

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LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: Send information about your Peachland event to editor@peachlandview.com The Peachland Variety Singers will be starting the new season on Jan 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Cost is just $25 membership in the centre. All music provided. No audition required but being able to carry a tune is a positive attribute. Lots of fun. Concert is April 19.

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MONDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am Community Centre DAWN BOYS YOGA 9 am-10:30 am Contact Karma for location 250 878 6342 PICKLEBALL (3.5-3.5) 9:05 am-11 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 10am-11 am Peachland Wellness 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 FREERIDE SPIN 9:15 am-10 am Peachland Community Centre 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 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 MAHJONG 1:15 pm 50+ Activity Centre

educational programs. TOPS yearly membership fee $46. Call Gene at 778479-1348.

An Introduction to Watercolour Painting series sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council will be offered Tuesdays Jan 7 – Feb 11 from 1 – 4 pm at St. Margaret’s Church (downstairs). This is an adult education program. To register, contact Sharon at plsworkshops@ peachlandarts.ca.

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

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 MINI SUPERSTARS FLOOR HOCKEY 5:30 pm-6 pm Peachland Community Centre ZUMBA 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 4th Street Place 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 STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, beginners welcome THERAPUTIC YOGA LEVEL 2 8 am-9 am 4th Street Place 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 FUNCTION FULL 60 9:30 am-10:30 am 4th Street Place 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 ASHTANGA YOGA 11 am-12 pm 4th Street Place 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 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 The Peachland Legion Hosted by Peachland Wellness Centre Beginners welcome

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.

HeArts Festival is a week long arts fest from Feb 10 - 16. Performances and arts events are planned for each day, culminating with the Artisan Showcase in the Community Centre Feb 15 - 16 from 10 am - 4 pm featuring painting, fibre, pottery, sculpture, photography live demonstrations, workshops and more, all celebrating the arts. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20s.

FBEREAVEMENT 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 MINI KICKERS SOCCER 5 pm-5:45 pm Peachland Community Centre 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 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 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 pm-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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Opportunities to attend programming or volunteer at Wellness Centre SHERRY KENDRICK

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE Christmas is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the traditions of the season. We usually eat too much and exercise too little while enjoying all the excitement that begins in early December and carries on through to the new year. Then it all suddenly ends. Sometimes, when all our friends and family go home, we are left feeling a bit empty and not sure how to fill the void. Having been closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, the Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) opens its doors again to all.

The winter season of programs begins again in early January. If you would like to socialize, eat more treats and have a cup of coffee, drop by for Monday Morning Coffee (Mondays at 10 a.m.). You can make new friends or meet up with old ones that you have not seen since before Christmas.

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There is so much to do that it can’t all be mentioned but all of our programming is listed at peachlandwellnesscentre.ca.

If you start feeling low or having some winter blues, remember to seek out the PWC, call 250-757-0141 or come in and have a chat. We may be able to set you up with a friendly visitor through our services department.

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