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Peachland-area school trustee elected board chairperson KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Newly re-elected public school trustee Moyra Baxter is looking forward to another four years on the Central Okanagan School Board, after being officially sworn in last week.

She was also elected chairperson of the board for the 2018-19 term.

“The position of board chairperson is not one of power,” she said after the ceremony, held Nov. 7 at the board office in Kelowna.

“It is, rather, a position which carries a great deal of responsibility including providing leadership to the board. The chair is, first and foremost, a servant of the board, and the board chair has only one vote on a board of seven trustees.”

After a “difficult and unusual” election, Baxter, who lives in Peachland, said going forward, she’d like to see people’s differences being aired in an open and respectful way.

“We have policies and practices in this school district which expect anyone and everyone, whether that is a parent or an employee, who has concerns or differences with another person, to go to that person and do everything possible to resolve those differenc-

es. That’s how we need to move forward as a board of education,” she said.

With that said, Baxter sees nothing but good things happening at Peachland Elementary.

“Peachland is a viable school and it has great community support,” she said, noting how respectful students were last Friday during their Remembrance Day ceremony.

Although all seven elected school trustees come from different backgrounds and communities, and were elected to represent people in their areas, Baxter said in order to work together in the best interest of students, trustees must also have a big-picture view.

“We must look at our school district as a whole and not focus on single issues, or our own pet projects or our own area of the district,” she said.

Other trustees sworn in by Judge Lisa Wyatt were Norah Bowman, Rolli Cacchioni, Chantelle Desrosiers, Julia Fraser, Amy Geistlinger, and Lee-Ann Tiede.

TRUSTEE MOYRA BAXTER is sworn into office by Judge Lisa Wyatt (right). Six other trustees were sworn in to the Central Okanagan School Board last week.

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Page-turning adventure awaits in this bookshop KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Picture a cozy little bookshop. Nothing much happens here, and that has its owner worried. How will she make a go of her beloved business?

Little does she know, her shop is a place of magic.

At night, characters in the book come alive - but can they save the shop, and prevent a pair of smugglers from ruining the store?

The Enchanted Bookshop is the latest play from the Peachland Little Theatre, and director Judith L’Abbé says with a cast of adults, kids and teens, there really is something for everyone.

“I cannot wait for opening night,” she said of the show, which runs Nov. 28, 29, 30 and Dec.1.

“Everyone has worked so hard. These kids are so dedicated, and really, I could not feel prouder of these kids than if they were my own. They just amaze me.”

It’s no small feat getting a cast of 23 people - a mix of first-timers and theatre veterans, young

After all the planning, rehearsals and jitters, kids, teenagers and adults - to jell before opening night. From selecting the play, casting the parts, L’Abbé hopes that when the curtain finally rises, creating the costumes (L’Abbé is also the costume her actors see a full house.

“These wonderful little children, they perform maker), and of course, making sure everyone has their hearts out, and their lines down cold, it’s they would be so disapbeen a production in itself since September.

Everyone has worked so hard. pointed if there was an empty seat in the house,” “I think we have a reThese kids are so dedicated, she said. ally good rapport with “We want everyone to each other and the dyand really, I could not feel see their hard work, to namics are really good, encourage them, and to and it makes for a very prouder of these kids than if do this for the commueasy production and renity. Because it really hearsal,” L’Abbé said. they were my own.” is an encouraging step For her, one of the best Director Judith L’Abbé in their journey as stuparts is presenting the dents, so come and see costumes to the cast.

“There’s nothing sweeter than giving the cast a them.”

Tickets to The Enchanted Bookshop are $15 picture of who they are going to be dressed as, and then when they actually see the costume they’re so for adults and $10 for students, and are available excited, like ‘is that really mine? They’re so excit- at Peachland Pharmacy, the UPS Store in West Kelowna, or by calling Cherie at (250) 718-3633. ed. It just melts my heart.”

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and introductions in my office, from people who take the time to meet others face to face.

According to an article I came across To the lovely woman who introduced herself, sat in my office and gave me a carton online in Forbes Magazine, there are five of beautiful fresh eggs on Friday: I’m sorry. proven tricks to getting better at rememAnd to the man who emceed last Thursday’s bering names. They are: • Meet and repeat – we’ve all heard this Rotary meeting and was kind enough to introduce me to everyone, I also apologize. I one. When you meet someone, try to menespecially feel bad I keep forgetting when I tion his or her name at least once during the see this sweet lady around town – she even rest of the conversation.

• Spell it out. Some experts say you works at the View office, for Pete’s sake, to help stuff flyers every Thursday morning. should spell out the person’s name to help She’s also in the Legion Colour Guard, and you remember, especially if it’s an unusual if you asked me right now, I couldn’t re- moniker. This technique can be helpful if member her name. In fact, as I write this, I you have a visual memory. You’d think this can’t recall the names of any of the people I would be the obvious memory exercise for a reporter, but… just described.

• Associate – conjure a verbal game or It sounds rude and it’s something I’m ashamed of: I’m terrible with names – yes, image when you first hear a name. Perhow original, and no doubt you’ve heard it sonally, I think this is just another thing before. It’s a common problem, with no real to remember, but training guru Dale Carnegie suggests excuse as a solution. Nobody association as likes it when someone you’re t sounds rude and it’s well. Picture talking to draws a blank on images that your name – we can even go something I’m ashamed of: so far to think that person is I’m terrible with names – yes, sound like the person’s name, rude, or doesn’t feel you’re how original, and no doubt and combine worth the time it takes to it with other remember just a simple you’ve heard it before. things that you thing: Things I would like to assure the people I’ve mentioned above – know about them.

• Make connections – another trick is I’m genuinely forgetful, generally not a jerk, to make a connection between the person and it’s something I’m working on!

Time and repetition are two keys of learn- you’re talking to, and someone else you ing. I know this because for the past 9 years, know with the same name. I agree with othI have worked from home, mostly writing ers who think it’s tougher to think up such about inquiry-based learning. It was a lot an association, than to remember the darn of academic reading, a lot of studying, and name in the first place, but it does work for pretty much zero adult contact. I heard the some people!

• Choose to care – ok, here’s the one name Mommmm a lot, but not much else.

I arrived in a totally different world last that got me. The Forbes article says that week, one where in a matter of days, I met most psychologists and memory experts more new people than I’ve ever met in such point out one of the main reasons we forget a short amount of time. There were intro- someone’s name is because we’re not really ductions by phone, introductions done by focused on learning it in the first place. We wandering around a room full of strangers, generally have a lot going on in our minds,

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and a stranger’s name is another thing vying for our attention.

So, the article concludes, if you make a conscious decision that you are going to remember names because you care about the people you meet, you will become better at doing it.

Ok, now give me a minute to ask the ladies in the office and flip through my notebook: Taryn Skalbania, thanks again for the eggs. As we discussed when you visited Friday, I’m sure we’ll be speaking again about watershed-related issues in the area.

Ray Kandola, there’s a lot of great things the Rotary are doing in Peachland, thanks again for welcoming me last Thursday. And Lynn Brady, next time I see you, I won’t be worried about asking your name again because I’ll already know ;) And to everyone else I met this week?

Nice to meet you Dennis, David, Cindy, Chris, Elsie, Polly, Shirley, Eric, Grant, Pam, Michele, Shayne, Kim, Susan, Bruce, LindaLea, Jean, Gordon, Richard, Joe, Christina, Sherry, Jacqui, Bea, Tim, Joshua, Heather, Barry, and Roberta.

On Saturday, I’ll be at the Peachland Chamber of Commerce’s always-entertaining Business Excellence Awards – AKA the perfect name test. Wish me luck!

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Here’s to a new Peachland View Dear Editor, As a journalism grad (Ryerson) and former editor, reporter, producer (weekly newspapers/CBC), I’m delighted to finally see a formal Letters to the Editor policy. For many weeks in recent years, the View was the mouthpiece for local advocacy groups and was often a compilation of more than 500-word letters, making the paper almost entirely the opinions of a very few, many of which were hyperbole and full of inaccura-

cies. We, and many friends, began to pay little heed to the View and much credibility was lost as a result.

It’s refreshing to read your intro and hope your expertise and professional approach will bring us a paper for the many not minority.

Look forward reading the View with your journalistic/editor practiced eye and with balanced content Sandra Halme Peachland

A thank you to the ‘bygone editor’ Dear Editor, We have been lucky to have had several very good editors at the Peachland View. Last week, Dan Walton said goodbye, but we should take the opportunity to say thank you to our “bygone editor”. He worked hard to provide a balanced news source especially during the last election. He didn’t take long to understand our community and he recognized the need to provide for a variety of opinions. He will be missed and I wish him all the best. He is not only a good writer but also an honest and caring individual. So thanks Dan.

This newspaper continues to provide a useful source of local news and a forum for opinions. We should not forget that it survives based on advertising. When you are looking for an insurance agent, a real estate agent or just finding a place to eat, remember to reward the advertisers in the View. Without the support of local businesses we wouldn’t have a local newspaper. So thanks to all the businesses that advertise in the Peachland View.

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Watershed field day an informative success Dear Editor, On behalf of the Watershed Alliance, I would like to thank representatives from Tolko, Gormans, Ntityix Resources and BC Timber Sales who attended the field day in the community watershed. We would like to thank hydrologist Dr. Scherer who explained his watershed assessment with representatives Ray Crampton and Rob Dinwoodie of Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations.

It was an informative day; we appreciate both the professionalism and candor demonstrated by all. We discussed and visited locations where previous human activity is known to have caused damage. We heard that an integrated response between industry and government is required to repair these existing problem areas and how there are competing interests in watersheds with currently no integrated plan to address this. We learned the hydrology report confirms additional harvesting will increase the risks to watersheds strained by previous industrial activity.

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Mixed member system the way to go Dear Editor, I hear there is complaint that if Pro Rep adopted and the province increased the number of MLAs, this would cost the tax payer more money.

Even though MLA costs are a very small percentage of government expenses, this cost would be offset by the way in which MMP allows for a much less drastic changeover after a new government is installed.

I believe that under MMP the tax payer would save money, because under first past the post in BC we swing from right to left wing governments, and every time the government changes, huge amounts of money is spent un-doing what the previous government had created.

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PAYING THEIR RESPECTS

Peachlanders showed up by the hundreds last weekend to remember. Above, members of the Peachland Fire and Rescue Service lay a wreath. On Friday, a ceremony was held at Peachland Elementary. Photo at right shows Legion president Jean Saul, and fellow colour guard members Scott Wilshaw, Donna Cave, Linda Beck and Lynn Brady. Students (from left) are Olly Gemperle, Jayden Gemperle, Kai Schierbeck, Violet Quinn, and Tanner Morgan.

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Local groups ready to craft some Christmas cheer KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Whether you’re a Christmas keener, or the type to ho ho hold off on the celebrating until December, you’ll be sure to get into the gift-giving season next weekend.

Spread out over five spots downtown, the Peachland Christmas Markets on Saturday, Nov. 24 will have something for everyone, says Peachland Wellness Centre executive coordinator Christina MacMaster, whose organization is one of seven local groups coming together, hosting separate markets on the same day.

“We’ve made it a community sort of day, and we’re hoping this event will be kind of a kick-off to Christmas in Peachland,” she said.

The wellness centre has been hosting a craft market as a fundraiser for five years now, but this year, and with several other groups in town also hosting their own events, it was decided to group together to make a fun day for Peachlanders and visitors alike.

“We decided to start this year with some of the other not for profits that are already doing similar events, such as the Little Schoolhouse, the United Church, the Visitor Centre, and the Ambassadors,” she said.

“From that, we ended up bringing on a couple more, like the art gallery in the Visitor Centre, and there will be a guitar show at the 50+ Centre. So, we have seven different not for profits at five different spots.”

At the community centre, people will find all sorts of Christmas crafts, from jewelry and woodworking, to crochet and needlework, baking and preserves.

And if you’re hungry, the Peachland Ambassadors will be hard at work in the kitchen, offering up breakfast, lunch, coffee and goodies.

Over at the United Church, gently-used Christmas items will be sold, and there will be a bake sale too.

The Little Schoolhouse and the art gallery at the Visitor Centre will have everything for those with

MAKING SOME MERRY are Peachland Wellness Centre staff and volunteers, who are prepping for the Peachland Christmas Markets Nov. 24. Carollers, crafts, and horse-drawn carriages wil be some of the holiday themes to be found.

an artistic eye, and if you’re in the market for a guitar, the 50+ Centre is where you’ll want to be. The Visitor Centre will also be the site of another market, with 16 different vendors, including food and wine tastings.

Joey Byatt, manager of tourism services for the District of Peachland, says in addition to roving carollers, a horse-drawn wagon will shuttle people from venue to venue.

“It’s going to be an incredible kickoff to the Christmas season - and with the different venues all offering something unique and special, we will absolutely be feeling the Christmas spirit,” she says.

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MacMaster agrees.

“It’s one of our biggest fundraisers, so we’re hoping everyone comes out and supports our community,” she says.

Rumour has it even Santa and Mrs.Claus will be touring the markets between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., which is when the entire event is taking place. Admission to the community centre market is by donation, as it supports the ongoing work the Peachland Wellness Centre is doing here in town.

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November is Rotary Foundation month November, Remembrance Day. A time to remember the good others have done, the freedom they paid for with their lives and from which we benefit even today.

We honour their memory and offer our gratitude to the ever diminishing numbers of surviving veterans.

One hundred years after the War to end all Wars, we still, as a species, don’t seem to have learned a great deal: even our “leaders” seem to have lost their way.

Fortunately, there are still groups throughout our

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Our beautiful Mama passed away peacefully and with great dignity after a wonderful 98 years. We are sure “Morgan Freeman” picked “Miss Daisy” up to take her on her final ride to the highway of heaven.

We are so grateful to Mum’s amazing doctor (Dr. Alanna Leverrier) who drove into Kelowna to have one last visit with Mum. We would like to thank Wes and all his family and staff at Peachland Pharmacy for their love and care over the years. Thank you to Peachland Wellness Centre for their support.

Mum did not want any service but if anyone wishes, Mum would want to give back—the Peachland Wellness Centre or the Maple Ridge Hospital Auxillary would be her choices.

A big thank you to our family and each and every person who shared your time with Mum. Goodbye Mum! You will be forever in our hearts.

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~ All of your beautiful family throughout the world. ~

world, Rotary amongst them, who focus on helping the less fortunate recover from disaster, famine and hurt, no matter where that might be.

Our local Club, in partnership with the local Boys and Girls Club, runs the Starfish programme, which I wrote about last month. If you are interested in helping the group or donating to the project, please call Wendy at 250-767-0256 A new opportunity for Grade 10 & 11 students!! Adventures in Health Care explores Careers in Health Care. This programme is sponsored by Rotary, taking place in Prince George, BC. This programme provides four days of active exploration in the Health Care field.

Interviews will take place later this month, so keep your eyes peeled for applications and information at Mount Boucherie! In the spring we will be running our usual Adventures in Tourism and Adventures in Citizenship programmes. I’ll mention them again in a later epistle!!

Unsung Hero Awards: Last month also saw our local Rotary Club present our “Unsung Hero” awards, given to a club member and to a community member or organisation who serve, without seeking reward or recognition, selflessly, quietly in our community.

Many of you will know our Club recipient: unassuming, self-effacing, hard-working, caring and generous to a fault, Chris Scowen (aka Sherlock Holmes). Congratulations again, Chris! Our Community Hero this year was our local Volunteer Fire Department for their unselfish, hard-working and unassuming care for this community. Dennis Craig, Fire Chief accepted the award on behalf of the Department at our annual Charter Night at the 91 Restaurant on Beach Ave. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all our Firefighters. Thank you for keeping us safe.

November is also Rotary Foundation Month. It is this Foundation that enables Rotary clubs worldwide

to fund projects around the world as well as in our backyard. For example: part of the funding for our Pier is derived from a grant from the Rotary Foundation. Rotary considers projects which support the community and matches some of the funds raised by local clubs to further their endeavours. If you would like to discover more about Rotary or the Foundation and the work it does, check out www.rotary.org/ Hippo Rollers are one project supported by many Clubs, including ours, which enables people to collect and move their daily water supply more easily and efficiently, freeing up time for school and productive work. You should be able to search them on https:// hipporoller5060.ca/ You watched us on the Highway with our signs. At the “World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio” evening our Club and the West Kelowna Daybreak Club, inspired by a Polio survivor, our speaker for that evening, raised almost $9000.00 for Polio eradication. Worldwide, Rotarians have contributed $3,020,864.00 USD, enough for 15,104,000 polio vaccinations! The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have tripled our efforts for a total of $9,062,594 this year. Three countries are still the focus of our efforts. We are so close!

Keeping an eye on The Pier? Progress has been steady, the pilings are all in place and securely planted. The beams and platform construction will follow.

Our contractor, Shoreline Construction, is making an heroic effort to make sure that the project is completed speedily and in a timely manner. Thanks Bob! Go for it!

Come visit with us at the Gasthaus on Thursdays at 11:45 and join in the fun! Visit our website at peachlandrotary.com for more information, or Like us on FaceBook! See you next month!

Chris Boyle, Chair, PI., Rotary Club of Peachland

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Sunday Services Contemporary Worship Service 9 a.m.

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Sunday School 10:30 am

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Celebration in Song - a choral extravaganza featuring 6 Valley choirs on Sunday, Nov 18 at 2 pm, in the Penticton United Church, 696 Main Street. Tickets $15 at the door.

The Power Of Sound & Nature In Music - Sunday Nov, 18, 25, & Dec. 2 from 2:00-4:30 pm at AD LIB Art Gallery 3063 Bridlehill Drive, West Kelowna. RSVP. $17.00 per session or $40.00 for 3 sessions. Tel. 250-768-1404 www.claudiakargl.com Jazz Quintet Concert and Dinner - Peachland Art Gallery on Thu Nov 22 at 5 pm. Music provided by the Mount Boucherie Secondary School and dinner is at the Gasthaus. A limited number of tickets are available at the Art Gallery or phone 250-767-7422.

Christmas Craft Fair - The Peachland Wellness Centre is again putting on the annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Peachland Community Centre on Nov 24 from 9 am to 3 pm. As with all great things, the Christmas Craft Fair is getting bigger and better. Come and enjoy this fabulous day as the Peachland Wellness Centre joins with other community groups 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland 250-767-9133 Call for Info Office open Mon - Fri, 9:30-11:30 am

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Every Thursday, 6:45 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm Lotto License #103899

Casual callers and sellers are still needed

Potluck

Friday November 23 at 6 pm Janice Schlief and Rona Nadeau (West Kelowna Opry) at 7 pm By donation, Everyone is welcome !

Please bring a salad, entree, dessert or something yummy to share as well as your own cutlery and dishes.

Find us on Facebook by searching Peachland 50 Plus Activity Centre peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca

Every Week: Art • Chess • Bowling • Bridge • Crafts • Exercise/Yoga • Ukulele CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place

MINI BATTERS T-BALL 3:45-4:30 pm registered Community Centre

SPIN & SCULPT 9:15-10 am, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5) 4:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE 9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

MINI BATTERS T-BALL 4:30-5:15 pm. Registered Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs), 10:00-noon, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

VARIETY SINGERS 9:15 am Drop in from Sept to June, 50+ Activity Centre

HATHA YOGA 6-7 pm Community Centre

AA 12-1 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOGA (RESTORATIVE) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre YOGA 9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250878-6342

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY 9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place MONDAY MORNING COFFEE 10-11 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre TAI CHI noon, 50+ Activity Centre by donation MEDITATION/RELAXATION 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

YOGA 9-10 am Contact Dawn for location 250878-6342

LIONS DEN MEETING 7 pm, 4440 5th St. every 2nd & 4th Wed, Contact: Gary 250-767-3491

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5) 9:05-11 am, Community Centre

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP 7 pm, Peachland Museum

50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in. Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Ctre

THURSDAYS

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS 9:30-10:30 am, 4th Street Place

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

WELLNESS CIRCLE 10 am-11:30 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre Begins Oct 10th

YOGA (FOUNDATIONS) 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141 COFFEE GROUP 10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS 9:30 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted by Peachland Wellness Ctre. Beginners welcome BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT 10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

IRON & SILK 10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

FALL STORY TIME 11:15 am Peachland Library

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

CONTRACT BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ZUMBA 11:45 am-12:45 pm, 4th Street Place

POWER UP & OPEN GYM Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

SUNSHINE SINGERS 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

ZUMBA 5:30-6:30 pm, 4th Street Place

CHESS 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND 12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

LINE DANCING 7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

SOCIAL BRIDGE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 5:45-7:30 pm, Community Centre

TWEEN DINNER NIGHT Grades 4-7, 4:30-7:30 pm $3/session or $10/month Boys and Girls Club

PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

POUND 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity 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 Ctre

KARATE CLASS 6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

MEDITATION 11:45- 12:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre

WOOD CARVERS 7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

CLOG DANCING 6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5) 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB 6-8 pm, 4th St Place

TUESDAYS

FAMILY MULTI SPORT (Drop In) 5:30-6:30 pm, Community Centre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (3.0+) 11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE 8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome

Everyone over 19 years is welcome!

Membership not required.

FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

WEDNESDAYS

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and other goodies are available for sale

MONDAYS

to make up the Peachland Christmas Markets.

Peachland Wellness Centre -is hosting a seminar on “DOWNSIZING – TIPS AND STATEGIES”. Dave Collins, a Senior Real Estate specialist will be sharing his knowledge and expertise on how to take the stress out of downsizing. Tuesday November 27th from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Peachland Community Centre Banquet Room.

Peachland Wellness Centre, Wellness Circle presents - Maralee Webber, a certified reflexologist. She will discuss the healing techniques of reflexology and other wellness issues, November 28th at 10:00 am at 4426 Beach Avenue. Everyone welcome.

Christmas House - For the 11th straight year Beverley is opening her house to everyone.

4750 Peachland Place. 1 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, December 9th. For more information call 250-767-2409.

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 7:45-9:30 pm, Community Centre

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH 5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

AA 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month, PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 1-3 pm, Community Centre UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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TEEN DROP IN Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club MEAT DRAW 4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. MINI KICKERS SOCCER (4-6 years) 4:30-5:15 pm, Registered Community Centre MINI KICKERS SOCCER (6-7 years) 5:30-6:30 pm, Registered Community Centre

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES) 3-4 pm, Peachland Library FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SATURDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church

POUND 6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

CARPET BOWLING 10 am, 50+ Activity Centre

BINGO 6:45 pm 50+ Activity Centre (doors open 5:30 pm)

MEAT DRAW 3-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

PICKLEBALL DROP IN (all levels) 8-9:30 pm, Community Centre

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre 50+ FITNESS 9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

Please bring a mat.

50+ Activity Centre FLOW YOGA 9-10 am, 4th Street Place THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME (0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre BARGAIN BIN 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB 10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre YOGA (BEGINNERS) 10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre PASSION 4 ART 12 pm 50+ Activity Centre ART CLUB 12 pm, 50+ Activity Centre LADIES COFFEE & CRIB 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5) 1-3 pm, Community Centre

DROP IN Grade K-7 1-5 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

SUNDAYS FITNESS ROOM 5 am-10 pm, Community Centre SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 am, (no long weekends) Peachland Wellness Ctre PEACHLAND UNITED Service: 10 am, United Church ST. MARGARET’S ANGLICAN CHURCH WORSHIP 10 am, St. Margaret’s Church EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank PEACHLAND BAPTIST Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave. PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5) 12-2 pm, Community Centre THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB 1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca MEAT DRAW 2-4 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St. PICKLEBALL (3.75+) 2-4 pm, Community Centre PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday worship: 2 pm, Meeting at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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GUEST COLUMN

News from the 50+ Centre If you made it to the October Halloween Potluck, Friday October 26th, you were in for a few tricks and treats.

It was a full house with over 70 people in attendance. Thank you to The Variety Singers and the Ukulele group who entertained everyone with solos, duets, and funny skits, as well as helping out serving, and cleaning up. We hope you will join us for the next Potluck, Friday November 23rd.

After dinner enjoy some Country, Gospel, Pop and Golden Oldies music. We also have a 50/50 draw every Potluck ($60 went to the last winner), as well as a monthly Birthday draw.

Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Potlucks. Please bring a dish to share, as well as your own cutlery, and dishes.

On Nov.3 and 4, the 50+ Activity Centre was transformed into an Art Gallery showcasing a variety of beautiful paintings from local artists. The artists are led by Roberta Farrelly and meet Fridays at noon.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events: •Nov. 24th/25th Guitar Show and Swap, 8 am – 7 pm •Nov. 23rd Potluck •Dec. 7th Hearing Clinic 9-4pm •Dec. 9th Variety Singers Concert •Dec. 14th Potluck Drop ins are always welcome (some have a nominal fee) so come on in and try something new. Bingo is still popular on Thursday evenings and the Loonie pot has been as high as $400! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Canasta is back Friday afternoons at 1 pm.

The Friendship Group has a Friendly Bean Coffee group Wednesday’s at 10:30 am (except the first Wednesday of the month) and a games night Sunday, Nov. 25th at 6 pm. Copies of out monthly activity calendar are posted and available at the 50+ Activity Centre, on Facebook, and at www. peachland50plusactivitycentre.ca or feel free to give us a call at 250-7679133.

Your Ticket to Great Entertainment

Christmas Fair

&Artists’ Market Saturday November 24th 2018 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Family Fun

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Parish Centre (at the School behind the church)

2547 Hebert Road, West Kelowna

Raffle 3

Delicious Homemade Lunch Great Prizes

+

Theme Basket Raffles

*

Facepainting

by Jesse

Santa arrives at 10:30 am

The Catholic Women’s League Supports our Communities’ Needs

SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENTS CENTRE Three Days Grace Saturday, December 15 Paul Brandt “The Journey Tour” Saturday, January 26 Freestyle Motocross World Tour Saturday, February 2 Little Big Town Friday, March 1

Small Business BIG Christmas

A Big Holiday Party for your Small Business!

Saturday, December 15

PENTICTON TRADE and CONVENTION CENTRE

PENTICTON TRADE and CONVENTION CENTRE Rancho Vignola Harvest Sale Friday, November 16 - Saturday, November 17

Tickets: Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC),

charge-by-phone 1.877.763.2849, or online at ValleyFirstTix.com

Household Items | Bikes | Clothing | Ceramics | & More...

Broken?

DON’T TOSS IT,

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AT THE

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NOV 17 th from 10am-2pm OKANAGAN COLLEGE TRADES BUILDING

1000 KLO Road, Okanagan College • Free Parking on site

CIVIC GRANTS APPLICATIONS Local non-profit organizations which contribute to the quality of life in Peachland, and which would cease to function without assistance from the District of 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 on 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 this community • 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 2019 budget deliberations. Approved grants are distributed after July 15, 2019.

Application forms and civic grant criteria may be obtained at the District of Peachland office, 5806 Beach Avenue, Peachland, B.C. or the District’s website www.peachland.ca. Completed applications must be submitted to the Director of Corporate Services by 4 pm, December 15, 2018.

B.C. Hydro funds are also available for non-profit organizations and registered charities. Information can be found on B.C. Hydro website: https://www.bchydro.com/community/community-giving/grants.html

or contact Dayle Hopp, Sponsorship & Donations Administrator at (250) 549-8581 or dayle.hopp@bchydro.com

250-469-6250

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REAL ESTATE Great Family Home

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BY DEBRA KELLY Winter has definitely arrived! The Central having 2000 hours of sunshine!

Okanagan real estate market has shifted Contact Debra at 250-864-6891 or through sunlinks. to ‘balanced’ and yet prices still are on the net, for your local Peachland update. rise in certain areas and types of homes, October 2018 vs October 2017 ie. townhomes are up 11.16%. Peachland saw TYPE OF HOME 2018 2017 % CHANGE a drop in residential Residential $667,490 $673,434 - 0.74 sale with 4 homes sold Townhomes $502,549 $452,103 +11.16 in October. Our economy is healthy and all Condo $348,401 $318,812 +9.28 indicators show the UNITS LISTED housing market will reSellers receiving 96.73% of list price 2018 vs 2017 +6.47% UNITS SOLD Takes 67 days on average to sell (68 DOM last year) main strong as well.

2018 vs 2017 -28.16% **PEACHLAND Fun Fact: We have INVENTORY 2018 vs 2017 +22.44% 240 wineries and boast 4 Single Family homes sold in October—average price $449,000

Kelowna & area Market Update

5048 Princeton Ave, Peachland - Lake view home in Peachland with an in law suite!! This fully renovated home has been completely updated and is move in ready! All the big things have been done on this one. Lake, orchard and mountain views make this home a perfect place to call home. 3 Bedrooms up plus a 1 bedroom plus den in-law suite down makes this home more than a house to put on a list. Lots of parking for boats and RVs and a new carport has been added.

THIS IS A MUST SEE! MLS® 10168717

Real Estate Professional

250.878.0626

TroyFischer@remax.net OpeningTheRightDoors.com

Kelowna

725,000

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MLS®10171799

#159 - 4035 Gellatly Road

Beautiful Lakeview from this lovely and spacious walk-out rancher in the peaceful Canyon Ridge Community. Immaculate 3 bedrooms plus den, Great room plus family room! Double over-sized garage & basement workshop! So many beautiful features including acacia hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, spacious rooms, 9’ ceilings, upscale window coverings and so much more!! Community clubhouse, neighborhood functions, all just a short walk to strolling along the beach or hiking in Glen Canyon Regional Park, the Gellatly Heritage Park and Nut Farm.

Sandy Chevallier Realtor 250-718-2761 chevy@royallepage.ca

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Call Tracey 250.767.7771 sales@peachlandview.com