Peachland View November 25, 2022

On Tuesday afternoon Peachland Legion vice president Jean Saul and Peachland Community Connects members Alex Morrison, Madeleine Nixon, Shelley Sweeney, and Lynne Herrin (shown left to right) gathered in front of the Legion mural to present Kelowna Stands with Ukraine president Denys Storozhuk (third from left) with a cheque for $2,316. The money was raised earlier this year when the Legion and Peachland Community Connects held a series of international dinners to fundraise for the mural, which was created during the Making Waves Mural Festival. One of those dinners featured Ukrainian cuisine, so they decided to give back to the Ukrainian community with a donation to the Kelowna Stands with Ukraine organization.

PHOTO JOANNE LAYH

NOTICE OF INTENT

30-year-old air conditioning needs 100K replacement

JOANNE LAYH

The community centre’s 30-year-old air conditioning and heating units are past their serviceable life and in need of replacement, direc tor of community services Cory Labrecque said in a report delivered to council on Tuesday.

heat and cool an important community building and its community patrons. During extreme heat events the sys

town’s contracted HVAC technician was required on-site multiple times over the summer to troubleshoot

“We’re going to tell them right now if they don’t fund this then they’re going to have a problem when we have a heat dome because this is critical infrastructure.”

of blood at a Canadian Blood Services clinic and several complaints from recreation patrons during the summer,” said Labrec que in his report.

He said he has a medium to high level of confidence that the grant application will be successful.

• To amend the start time of all Regular Council Meetings to 6:00PM.

• To amend the procedure for the Annual Designation of a Member to Act in Place of the Mayor.

The proposed amending Bylaw No. 2369 is available for viewing at:

• The District Office at 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.;

• The District’s website at www.peachland.ca

For more information contact Director of Corporate Services, Jennifer Sawatzky at 250-767-2647.

Replacing key compo nents of the HVAC system is estimated to set the town back close to $100,000, al though it is hoped that grant funding will cover a sub stantial portion of the cost.

Labrecque says he ex pects to find out around January if an $82,389 Union of BC Municipali ties (UBCM) Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adap tation grant application is successful. In the applica tion to UBCM the district has stated they would con tribute up to $16,000 toward

“In terms of a backup plan, yes, we do have one. Senior management has been in close discussions for the last couple weeks and we do have another cli mate related grant that is provided to us every year,” said Labrecque, who noted the backup grant is also for around $80,000.

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New York New Year’s Eve to return to 50 Plus

JOANNE LAYH

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Marty Edwards’ New Year’s Eve event will return on Dec. 31 to provide the community with an evening of live entertainment.

New Year’s Eve is a big night and will be the return of the original New York New Year’s Eve, Edwards told the View

The idea is to celebrate and ring in the new year at 9 p.m. PST, at the same time the big apple drops in New York City, which is ideal for those who want to go out on New Year’s Eve, but don’t necessarily want to stay up

past midnight.

“A number of years ago I did two years of New Year’s Eve shows at the communi ty centre. I produced it and I lost money on both shows because it was the tradition al midnight,” said Edwards. “I had so many people say, ‘Marty, we love coming to your shows but we just can’t stay up that late.’”

Edwards said the New York New Year’s Eve cele bration idea came about by the suggestion of Kelowna Councillor Maxine DeHart, and since making the switch to an earlier celebration, the event has been a big success.

The New Year’s Eve event

takes place at the 50 Plus Activity Centre and will fea ture two shows with a short intermission in between.

The evening will kick off with The Power of Music, a salute to Tom Jones, Engel bert, Elvis, Michael Bublé, and a few other entertainers.

“If people like that genre of music, they’re going to love that.”

Next, Marty Edwards and the Revival will take the stage. This three-piece band, which includes Betty Anne Northup and Craig Brown, will perform classic rock hits and some country from the 60s, 70s and later.

At 9 p.m. they’ll ring in

the new year and then the band will continue to play until 10 p.m.

“It’s a nice evening. It’s not too late for people,” said Edwards.

The doors don’t open un til 6:30 p.m. so the idea is that people can have dinner at home or enjoy an early seating at a local restaurant before coming down to the show.

Tickets are on sale now in person at Peachland Pharmacy, online through Eventbrite.ca or via e-trans fer to pvmconsulting@ hotmail.com. Early bird tick ets are $35 until Dec. 11 ($45 after).

Marty Edwards

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Your Hub needs support

The Peachland Hub is an ambitious project that promises to have a positive impact on Peachland for years to come. It will be a landmark building on our prized Beach Ave., providing the much needed new and permanent home for Peachland’s community service non-profit groups and a beautiful place to hold special events. However, the project can only happen with committed support from the com munity.

How can you help? In addition to your ongoing support of our member groups operations you can:

1. Buy tickets for our raffles, and encourage your friends and family to buy tickets (must be in B.C. at time of pur chase);

2. Volunteer to help in our fundraising and awareness activities;

3. Determine how much you are comfortable donating and make a one-time donation or a “3 Times for the Hub” pledge.

Have any questions and want to learn more? See us at the Christmas Craft Fair on Nov. 26 at the community centre, come out to our Lobster on the Lake fundraising dinner Dec. 3 or visit our website www.peachlandhub.ca.

Kind regards,

Shelley Sweeney, Chair, Peachland Hub Society Gwen Bodnarek, President, PDRS Judy Bedford, President, Peachland Food Bank Kym Martin, President, Peachland Wellness Centre

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The season of giving begins

Invitation to upcoming chamber AGM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PEACHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Board of Directors of the Peachland Chamber invites their members and non-members to their An nual General Meeting on Monday, Nov. 28.

The meeting is at the TNI Chamber 2.0 Centre Boardroom, located at 5878 Beach Ave. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for refreshments, mingling, and networking,

followed by the annual gen eral meeting (AGM) at 7 p.m.

While the AGM provides chamber members and supporters with the oppor tunity to approve the 2021 financials and pass motions on recent efforts undertak en by the chamber, it also offers the chance to recon nect with one another. The AGM is ideal for meeting your fellow members and speaking with the chamber board of directors.

Non-members will have an opportunity to get to know the chamber and what they stand for.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Traffic Flow Changes

To facilitate the Peachland Christmas Light Up Parade, Beach Avenue will be closed to traffic between 1st and 6th Street as follows:

December 2, 5:55-6:15 pm

Detours are available from south to north via Waldo Way. Traffic travelling north to south may follow behind the parade.

Peachland Lions Club president Steve Sweeney recently presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Peachland Food Bank’s Judy Bedford to help provide a little joy to Peachlanders that may otherwise do without this Christmas.

PHOTO SHELLEY SWEENEY

LOCAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY Take a walk down Candy Cane Lane and Gingerbread Street to several other venues from the 50+ Activity Centre, to the visitor centre and community centre and on to the Little School House and the Peachland United Church. A great start to the Christmas season.

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EXTRAVANGANZA featuring gently used quality Christmas items plus vintage jewelry and collectibles takes place Nov. 26 from 9 am - 3 pm.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre takes place on Nov 26

MONDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 8 am - 9 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

ADULT DAY SERVICE

9 am - 3 pm

Residences on 6th

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5 9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre

FITNESS FUSION 9:30 am - 10:45 am

Peachland Community Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5 11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

BRIDGE 1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

ACRYLIC WORKSHOP

1 pm – 4 pm

Peachland Little Schoolhouse CHAIR YOGA 2 pm - 3 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

SPIN, CORE & STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

ZUMBA

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

from 9 am - 3 pm. at the Peachland Community Centre with over 50 crafters and artisans taking part. Coffee and lunch for purchase from the Peachland Ambassadors. Entrance to this event is by donation.

JUST THIRSTY BAND at the Peachland Legion on Nov. 26 from 5:30 pm - 9 pm.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT UP AND FIREWORKS! Friday, Dec 2 - Chilcdren’s Party at B&GC 5:15 pm - 6 pm; 6 pm - 6:15 Glow Parade from Boys & Girls Club to Heritage Park; 6:15 pm - 6:30 pm Welcome and Official Countdown to the Light-Up and Fireworks in

YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

3:15pm - 4:30 pm

Heritage Park; 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm face painting, hot refreshments, games, photo booth, visits with Santa and more!

ARTISTS OF THE OKANAGAN runs from Nov. 26 –Dec. 23 and reopens Jan. 7 – Jan. 22 at the Peachland Art Gallery. Returning for its eighth year this everpopular exhibition features local artists feat. a variety of mediums.

PEACHLAND VARIETY SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT “COMFORT AND JOY” takes place at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. on Dec 11 at 2 pm. Christmas carols and refreshments will follow. Admission by donation.

PICKLEBALL - DROP-IN LEVEL

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER the Peachland Wellness Centre wants to ensure no one is alone or goes without a Christmas dinner. Doors open at 11:30 am, dinner served at 12:30 pm at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Save your space by calling 250 767 0141..

NEW YEAR’S EVE CONCERT FEAT. MARTY EDWARDS includes a salute to the music of Tom Jones, Engelbert, Michael Buble and Elvis plus soft rock, country and rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and more. Dec 31 at the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Tickets at Peachland Pharmacy or eventbrite.ca

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Peachland Community Centre WOODCARVERS 7 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

TUESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre YOGA 8:30 am - 9:30 am

50 Plus Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9 am - 10 am

Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10:30 am – 11:45 am Peachland Community Centre AA 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+ 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre PASSION 4 ART 1 pm - 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre MAH JONG 1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CARDS 1 pm PWC (downstairs)

Peachland Community Centre PEACHLAND HUB NIGHT MARKET

4 pm – 9 pm Cousins Park

LINE DANCING 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre POUND 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

PEACHLAND LEGION DART LEAGUE 7 pm - 11 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69 COMPUTER LITERACY By Appointment Call 250 767 0141

Peachland Wellness Centre

WEDNESDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In) 50 Plus Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 1.0-2.5 9:05 am - 11 am

Peachland Community Centre SPIN, SCULPT AND STRETCH 9:30 am - 10:45 am 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

3.0 11 am - 1 pm

Peachland Community Centre BARGAIN BIN  12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0-3.5 1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre BRIDGE

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

LEGION KARAOKE

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Royal Canadian Legion #69 MINI KICKERS SOCCER

5 pm - 6 pm

Peachland Community Centre HATHA YOGA

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

SPIN, CORE AND STRETCH

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY CO.

Train modellers + visitors meet 7 pm

Peachland Musum

THURSDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre YOGA

8:30 am - 9:30 am

50 Plus Activity Centre YOGA FOR YOUR BACK

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Peachland Community Centre

10 am-11:45 am

Peachland Wellness Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.5

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Peachland Community Centre

IRON AND SILK FIT

11 am - 12 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN

12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.75+

1 pm - 3 pm

Peachland Community Centre

PASSION 4 ART

1 pm – 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BEGINNER UKULELE 230 pm - 330 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

MEAT DRAW  3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69 BINGO 5:30 pm (EOW)

50 Plus Activity Centre

FRIDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

8 am - 9 am

Peachland Community Centre

FLOW YOGA

9 am - 10 am

Peachland Community Centre

50+ FITNESS 9 am - 10 am ($5 Drop In)

50 Plus Activity Centre

WE ART HERE

12 pm - 4 pm

50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN  12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church THERAPEUTIC YOGA 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Peachland Community Centre

CANASTA 1 pm 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL LEVEL 3.0 -3.5 1 pm - 3 pm Peachland Community Centre

SATURDAYS

FITNESS ROOM

5 am - 10 pm

Peachland Community Centre CARPET BOWLING 10 am - 12 pm 50 Plus Activity Centre

BARGAIN BIN  12 pm - 3 pm

Peachland United Church MEAT DRAW  3 pm-5 pm Royal Canadian Legion #69

SUNDAYS

FITNESS ROOM 5 am - 10 pm Peachland Community Centre PEACHLAND FARMERS & CRAFTERS MARKET 10 am - 2 pm Heritage Park

PICKLEBALL - LEVEL 2.5-3.5 12 pm - 2 pm Peachland Community Centre

New executive director to be announced

director for the board. Be part of the future of the organization!

The chamber membership is full of ben efits to help you meet your goals. The best thing you can do for your investment is to get involved in a capacity that enables you to advance your business.

To get the most out of chamber mem bership, ensure the chamber executive director understands your business goals. They can help put you on a path to get there and ensure you get tons of value from your membership.

The Peachland Chamber is looking for business owners to let their name stand as a

At this meeting, we will introduce you to our new executive director and say thank you to our outgoing general manager, Pat rick Van Minsel.

Patrick became a volunteer for the Peach land Chamber of Commerce in 2012, when he was elected to the chamber’s executive board as treasurer. In 2014 he became inter im-president. He later stepped down from the chamber board of directors to apply for the manager’s job and in May 2014, Van Minsel took on the management duties of the chamber as the general manager.

In memory of Nancy Anne Gluschenko

Nancy Anne Gluschenko (née Bennett) died on November 9, 2022 in West Kelowna, B.C. Born on October 26, 1940 in Vancouver, she had just turned 82.

A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend, neighbour and colleague, Nancy was a force of life who excelled at most everything she tried. She was an accomplished gardener who grew 20 different kinds of lettuces, a talented seamstress, a potter whose work was coveted by friends and family and a wonderful cook who baked, canned, juiced or froze much of what she and her husband Paul grew. After moving to Peachland, B.C. in May 1965, she won many awards at the town’s Fall Fair, particularly for her chocolate cake. (Her apple pies were also amazing.) She and her husband of 64 years were legendary on the dance floor.

In her youth, Nancy wanted to be a marine biologist but early marriage and motherhood intervened. Instead, she touched many lives as a swim instructor/lifeguard at Peachland’s Swim Bay, as a fitness instructor and as a school board trustee. When her three children were in their teens, she entered the nursing program at Okanagan College, graduating at age 40 with the Dean’s Award (Diploma of Nursing) and serving as valedictorian for her class of 52 registered nurses. She found her calling as an obstetrical nurse at Kelowna General Hospital where her competent, warm manner was appreciated by both families and co-workers.

She was the young, hip mom who dressed well, cheered on her kids’ many games and activities and loved travel, cats, conversation and wine. She sparkled wherever she went, and we all loved her to pieces.

The past 10 years were very difficult as Nancy battled Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Despite these challenges, her kindness, warmth and beautiful spirit remained intact.

Nancy is survived by Paul, her daughter Valerie Berenyi (Alex Berenyi), sons Brian Gluschenko (Judith Barnes) and Derek Gluschenko (Karen Verbeek), grandchildren Nicholas Berenyi, Natasha Sklar (Dr. Cam Sklar), Madelaine Berenyi and Lukas Gluschenko, and great-grandson Leo Sklar.

The family will hold a private celebration of Nancy’s life in Peachland on May 13th.

CIVIC GRANTS APPLICATIONS

Local non-profit organizations which contribute to the quality of life in Peachland are invited to apply for a Civic Grant.

The Civic Grants Policy outlines the following:

- The purpose of the civic grant program is to assist citizens in organizing themselves around community issues and projects.

- In the majority of cases, it is anticipated that financial assistance will only be granted for a limited time period, subject to annual review.

- Programs and services will be evaluated on the basis of need, appropriateness, and demonstrated effectiveness.

- All grants are for a period of one year and shall not exceed $1,000.

An application for a civic grant may be submitted by any organization which:

- Has been in operation no less than 6 months in the District of Peachland

- Is based in Peachland

- Has membership from within the District of Peachland or surrounding areas

- Has the majority of its members as voting members

- Is in good standing with its licensing authority

- Has made, at a minimum, an application to the Central Okanagan Foundation, and has received a written response from the COF, or any other granting organization.

Grant applications are considered by Council during 2023 budget deliberations. Approved grants are distributed after July 15, 2023.

Application forms and civic grant criteria may be obtained by contacting the District of Peachland, Legislative Clerk at 250-767-3708 or the District’s website www.peachland.ca. Completed applications must be submitted to the Director of Corporate Services by December 16th , 2023.

How older drivers can increase their comfort levels behind the wheel

It’s not uncommon for aging individuals to feel less comfortable driving as they approach their golden years. Whether it’s glare from LED lights, aches and pains that often accompany aging or age-related vision issues, older drivers’ comfort behind the wheel can be compromised by a host of variables.

Though older drivers cannot reverse the aging process, they can try various strategies to make themselves more comfortable behind the wheel.

• Share driving duties on long trips. The National Insti tute on Aging notes that stiffening joints and weakened muscles are a common byproduct of aging. In addition, the Arthritis Foundation® notes that more than one in two men and two in three women over age 65 have arthritis, which also can make driving less comfortable. Age-related aches and pains and arthritis can make it very uncomfortable to drive for lengthy periods of time when drivers are sitting in roughly the same position for the duration of their trip. In such instances, drivers can share driving duties to make long trips more manageable.

• Upgrade to a vehicle with modern amenities. Various amenities in modern vehicles make driving more comfort able for everyone, especially individuals with age-related aches and pains. Heated seats and in-car climate control can help reduce the discomfort caused by aches and pains and ensure drivers and passengers can tailor the tempera ture in the vehicle to their own preferences.

• Protect your eyesight. Much of the discomfort older drivers experience behind the wheel has to do with eye sight. The NIA urges individuals 65 and older to see their eye doctor every year. Such visits can ensure prescriptions are current and that can make drivers more confident in their ability to see everything on the road. Drivers also can speak to their eye doctors about night driving glass es, which are designed to help nighttime drivers overcome glare from headlights and street lamps.

• Drive more defensively. A greater emphasis on de fensive driving also can help aging drivers feel more comfortable behind the wheel. The NIA notes that reflex es naturally slow down as a person ages, which adversely affects older drivers’ reaction times. Drivers can counter this by leaving more space between their vehicles and the

one in front of them. Braking earlier and avoiding driving during times marked by heavy traffic, such as rush hour, also can help drivers feel more comfortable.

It’s natural for aging drivers to feel less comfortable be hind the wheel than they did when they were young. But drivers can take various steps to increase their comfort lev els so they can stay on the road.