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Faucet left on floods new seniors complex KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Just weeks before they’re set to call it home, there’s a chance residents of Peachland’s almost-completed new seniors complex will have to wait, after a kitchen faucet was left on for hours in an upper unit, affecting all five floors and causing water damage in several units.

A remediation team has brought in dehumidifying equipment and crews are busy opening up walls, removing insulation and assessing the damage to the building, at 4445 6th St. Completion was set for the beginning of February, with move-in scheduled a couple weeks after that.

Because crews are currently in the middle of the cleanup, the extent of the damage and the number of units affected is unknown, says Noha Sedky, manager of development with City Spaces, the consulting firm working on the project. Officials met at the site on Wednesday, and she expects a report on the incident to be completed soon, which will provide more answers. An insurance claim will also be filed.

“The water was flowing for a few hours, and it affected every floor,” she said, noting they want to get everything remediated properly before finishing work on the damaged areas can begin again. It’s believed the water was flowing sometime between Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. Finishing work was underway on the lower floors at that time.

“It’s unfortunate because the construction crews were pushing hard to get this project done on time,” Sedky said.

At press time, it was too early to say whether the damage was caused accidentally or by vandals. Sedky said video surveillance has been onsite throughout construction, and now, out of an abundance of caution, a security officer will be outside the building at night.

Over at Peachland’s Senior’s Support Society, president Sharon Hallberg said they’ll also await the full report from officials on what happened. While they wait, things are progressing normally – residents are still getting assigned to their units, and the paperwork to go with it is also underway.

“We have 74 units and each unit must be assigned one at a time. As of now, we still have that tentative move-in date, which is the middle of February – that may change for some people, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed the damage isn’t too extensive.”

As many Peachlanders know, housing for seniors has been a situation for some time. Hallberg said that for years, this project has been her “baby” and when

she heard about what happened, she felt sick.

“It was kind of a punch in the gut, hearing the news. We’ve been working on this for a long time, since 2002.”

Mayor Cindy Fortin agreed it’s a setback.

“It is disappointing, especially when we were so close to completion, it’s the last thing you want to hear. But rather than get upset, everyone is getting to work, and it’s going to be fixed.”

IT’S BAD TIMING, but those involved in the planning and construction of Peachland’s new seniors complex are moving on after flooding affected all five floors of the building last week. Officials are expecting a report on the extent of the damage to be released soon. In the meantime, a security guard is now onsite during off-hours. It wasn’t known if the damage was due to vandalism or an accident.

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Peachland’s clinic problem isn’t unique: Doctors’ group KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

The retirement of Beach Avenue Medical Clinic’s main physician – and the possibility the clinic may close as a result, isn’t an isolated issue, it’s indicative of a system that’s asking too much of its doctors, says the president of a group representing 14,000 practicing BC physicians.

On the View website last week, readers learned that the main physician and director of Beach Avenue Medical Clinic is retiring at the end of March – and if a new medical director isn’t found by then, the clinic could close. While two physicians have already announced they’re relocating to other clinics, as of press time, the other two haven’t decided where they’re going. There’s a similar situation in Okanagan Falls, where that clinic’s main physician also announced his retirement.

A medical director not only cares for patients, says Doctors of BC president Dr. Eric Cadesky, but must also take on a variety of administrative tasks, without any extra pay or funding to keep it all afloat.

“Doctors who are medical directors take on the burden of a lot of the infrastructure of the system – they must pay for rent, staff, supplies and electricity. It’s hard to find time to do all that, in addition to taking care of patients. The burden has fallen to the physicians to support the structure.”

A clinic closure in Peachland is a worsecase scenario, says Beach Avenue Medical’s Dr. John Brinkerhoff, who is calling an end to his 29-year career March 31.

He said the clinic’s four other physicians aren’t interested in pursuing the medical director position. A medical director is needed in order for a clinic to operate.

“It’s bittersweet,” he told the View last week.

DR. ERIC CADESKY “There’s the joy of retirement, but the sadness of not having something that I knew was continuing in town. I wish it was the other way.”

Dr. Brinkerhoff’s patients will be forwarded to another doctor, and patients of the other four will be able to keep their doctors, but they’ll have to see them at their new locations. The clinic is currently advising patients of their options.

“The moment the other two physicians have a definitive place, then all their patients are of course invited to follow them to that new location, as they’re all under the umbrella of that particular physician,” said Brinkerhoff.

“Should they want to transfer to another physician, then they’re free to go and ask that physician to take them on as a new family doctor.”

If the clinic closes, Brinkerhoff said, the biggest impact would be patients having to travel further to access their family doctor.

“The bottom line is that it’s going to inconvenience some more than others,” he said.

Blyuma Butler has been Dr. Brinkerhoff’s patient for ten years and is sad to see him go.

“It’s a concern not only for me, but for the people who are older than me and the convenience they’re losing,” she says.

“It takes years to feel that you can trust your doctor, so that’s going to be an adjustment again, especially at my age, when I’m older now and my doctor knows me so well, to start all over again, to introduce myself and get connected to a new doctor, I think that’s going to be a tough period for me. But what can you do?”

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The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice has confirmed they’re recruiting for Beach Ave Medical. The group connects practicing physicians with clinics that are hiring.

“We also arrange clinic visits for prospective recruits, and where possible, make the recruitment process easier for both the office recruiting and the new family physicians,” said executive director Tristan Smith. He noted the services they provide is complimentary to existing recruitment services offered through communities or individual practices.

“Of course we cannot guarantee when or if recruitment visits will occur or be successful, yet we are hopeful that at some time an individual physician or group of physicians will consider Peachland to set up a family practice. We are also hopeful that existing services in West Kelowna are able to support the community of Peachland while we pursue recruitment options.”

Also, on Tuesday night, Peachland councillors agreed Mayor Cindy Fortin should send a letter to Dr. Brinkerhoff’s office expressing concerns about the possible closure, and to ask if there’s anything council can do. They also asked staff to compile a report on other small communities facing the same situation.

DR.B SAYS GOODBYE The retirement of Peachland’s main physician and medical director means the Beach Avenue office could close, if a replacement isn’t found by March 31.

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Our family got the letter too.

The kids’ doctor - who we counted ourselves so lucky to find after going the walk-in route for years (no fun when you have two little ones), is moving from Beach Avenue Medical to another clinic in Summerland. Super disappointing news.

We were spoiled in Calgary – I had the same doctor for 18 years, and when the kids came along, they were automatically in. Finding a family doctor was a big to-do when we moved here in 2015, and we really felt we scored a couple years ago when our entire family got in at Beach Avenue Medical Clinic. The staff have always been awesome, and we’re all really happy with the care we’ve received.

It’s not right that a town of 5,000 people may be without a medical clinic – and while my family is just dealing with an extra few minutes down the highway, many others are going to be inconvenienced on a greater scale.

Dr. John Brinkerhoff gets that – the decision to retire March 31 hasn’t been an easy one. In addition to being Beach Avenue Medical’s main physician, he’s also the medical director. It’s a position that comes with long hours and the added responsibility of administration, staffing, utilities and rent. As most of you know, a clinic cannot operate without a medical director, and the clinic’s other four physicians are moving on. Staff at the clinic have been very busy on the phone, letting existing patients know they can keep their departing doctors, but will have to travel to their new clinics.

Dr. Brinkerhoff’s patients will be transferred to other physicians in the region.

Dr. Brinkerhoff says he was supposed to retire back in 2008 – but he took over Beach Avenue Medical instead.

“The decision was largely influenced by the fact that my wife’s sister’s husband is the pharmacy owner, the Bedfords. So Mrs. Bedford and my wife are sisters. So they came to me, and I was going to retire. And I thought about it and said OK.” A little over ten years later, the time has come to say goodbye to his patients, Peachland, and the commute from his home in Kelowna.

“I have so enjoyed the patients that I’ve had from Peachland.

They’re good people, and I would say it’s been a great honour to serve the patients here.”

Dr. Eric Cadesky has been to Peachland too. He’s the president of Doctors of BC and a family physician in Vancouver. The association is well aware of our town’s situation – because it’s echoed in communities large and small, throughout the province.

“The practice of medicine today is more demanding and it takes more time to put into administrative tasks, especially when no

funding exists to do that. Doctors take on the burden of a lot of the infrastructure of the system – they must pay for rent, staff, supplies, electricity. It’s hard to find time to do all that, in addition to taking care of patients. The burden has fallen to the physicians to support the structure.”

So what needs to be done?

“We need to support those who are trained to be doctors and want to focus on treating patients. And we should have different supports for those who want to be medical directors. We haven’t recognized that difference, and the situation in Peachland shows us that it’s time to look at that. It’s a much wider problem and in a lot of larger centres such as Victoria and Vancouver, it’s becoming hard too, because of the pressure of providing patient care and paying for the infrastructure necessary to support patient care.”

Right now, the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice is recruiting for a replacement, so that Beach Avenue Medical can continue. Their role is to connect physicians with clinics, and they arrange visits for prospective doctors.

“Of course we cannot guarantee when or if recruitment visits will occur or be successful,” says executive director Tristan Smith.

“Yet we are hopeful that at some time an individual physician or group of physicians will consider Peachland to set up a family practice.”

Dr. Brinkerhoff is also optimistic.

“I’m sure there are interested physicians,” he said.

For all of us here in town – here’s hoping.

GOING TO SUMMERLAND As of press time, two of the four physicians at

Beach Avenue Medical Clinic are moving on, as the medical director is retiring.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for a good deed and a job well done Dear Editor, We want to say a big thank you to the two young men who paid for our lunch, including a tip, at the Blind Angler on Jan.4. We were amazed when Tammy, our server, told us after they had left! We don’t have any way of thanking them, except for this letter, and we want them to know that if was much appreciated and we intend to pay it forward.

A lovely way to start a new year!

-Jessie Aberson, Peachland

We need to put a price on pollution – or we’ll pay

Dear Editor, Modern day auditors and related financial folks strive for full cost accounting of business and government operations. This builds confidence in decision making.

There are short term and long term costs to account for. Short term costs such as capital and labour are rather straight forward to quantify and track. Long term costs such as the impact of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants are less defined.

Centuries ago the long term cost of pollution was not a big deal. The human population was small and the world was a big sponge to absorb our waste. Now the human population is set to exceed eight billion. Our waste is much larger and the sponge is much smaller.

In 2019, full cost accounting must now include the long term cost of our pollution. We can now identify, quantify and track it. We can’t ignore it. No excuses left.

The challenge is how to infuse pollution costs into our accounting systems. Carbon taxes and carbon cap and trading are the two lead initiatives. Both have their flaws but the alternative being promoted by populist right wing governments and parties is to basically ignore this legitimate cost and do nothing. Or to rationalize that technology will take care of it in short order; history does not support this.

Aside from distorting basic economics, not putting a price on human pollution reduces the incentive to find solutions and to consume less. We need to price our pollution and the sooner we do it the better.

-Steve Burke, West Kelowna

Everyone had a great time at Greata Creek Camp last weekend

Dear Editor, Greata Creek Camp was busy with too much fun on Saturday night at the Winter Wander Land where we built a quinzhee, hiked in the dark, laid in the corral and watched the stars, made bannock and toffee suckers. Thanks to

all the kids, from 1 to 81, who came out to play! A Special Thank YOU to our fine volunteers who made it all happen.

Look for our Spring Event – details coming soon.

-Lee Humphries, Director Greata Creek Camp, Peachland

Editor’s Note: a quinzhee is a snow shelter made from a mound of soft snow that is shaped and then hollowed out.

Dear Editor, As a long time member of the Peachland Legion I would like to express my thanks to Barrie Hewer the secretary/manager, who is departing the Legion for new adventures.

Mr.Hewer has recently retired from the Legion. The Legion as of yet has not shown any appreciation to Mr. Hewer for his outstanding work in keeping this Legion afloat when so many around our country are closing.

Our Legion was in dire shape physically (roof leaks which ultimately damaged other parts of the building inside), financially (prior management issues which had us in the red … FAR in the red) which at one point the Legion was month to month whether it could keep its doors open when Mr. Hewer took the reigns.

Mr. Hewer had a thankless and stressful job turning it around over his years as the manager. He worked well above the required hours he was paid for and did an astonishing job. If I could ever say a manager went the extra mile it would be Barrie Hewer. Cheers to you Barrie Hewer, let me give you the recognition the Legion hasn’t.

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SUNNY AND CLOUDY: Some days are like that, aren’t they? Lucky we’re treated to a good lake or mountain view either way.

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FOR SENIORS HERE Catering to the fine senior citizens of Peachland

Be careful in the cold!

More people fall during our cold, Canadian winter than during any other season. No one is immune to falls, yet the consequences of falls differ markedly across age groups. At 25, you may only injure your dignity; at 45, you may break your wrist; and above 65, you may suffer a serious fracture or head injury.

Nevertheless, it takes but a second, and a fall for anyone could mean long-term rehabilitation, permanent disability, or death.

When weather gets treacherous, take these steps to keep safe: • Shovel your driveway, walks and stairs. This is an obvious one but not to be neglected. It’s also the neighbourly thing to do. Keep an eye out, too, for neighbours who are elderly or who have a disability, and lend a hand if needed. With changes in temperature, a freeze-thaw cycle can make for extremely icy conditions. Spread salt or sand to reduce the risk of a fall.

• Wear good footwear. Not all footwear is made equal. Even winter boots differ in the amount of slip resistance they offer. To find ratings on specific footwear, visit the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute’s website, Rate My Treads. Ratings go from zero to three snowflakes, with three snowflakes offering the most grip.

However, be cautious with cleats and spikes designed for outdoor icy conditions as they can increase your risk of falls on other indoor surfaces.

• Stay active. This is counter-intuitive advice since getting up and getting moving would seem to put you at risk of a fall. Yet a more sedentary lifestyle— more likely in the winter months—leads to muscle loss, which decreases strength and balance. So if walking outdoors is not an option, walk indoors at your local mall, for example, or even in the hallways of your house or apartment building.

Swimming at your local pool is another excellent way to stay limber. Mobility is medicine—take it every day!

• Helmets, helmets, helmets. Tis the season for skating, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. For these and other activities, wear a helmet. Helmets look fashionable, keep you warm, and most importantly protect your brain.

• Be present in your body. Proprioception is our sense of our body’s position in space, including our sense of balance. This sense suffers from the many distractions in our day, not least of which are our smart phones. Avoid rushing and “multi-tasking”. Be mindful of where you put your feet and tune in to your sur-

roundings when you are walking.

• Eat and drink for good health. Eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water— poor nutrition and dehydration can cause dizziness.

• Mind your medications. Taking more than five medications increases your risk for falling and some medications can make you feel dizzy or drowsy. If you think your medications are making you unsteady, be sure to tell your doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist. Don’t stop taking your medication without speaking with them first.

• Lastly, quality of life is key. To partake in the activities we enjoy often entails a level of risk. We cannot completely eliminate risk, but through these steps we can greatly decrease our chances of a fall. May you enjoy the winter season and stay safe INC

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BEEPS flying towards new partnerships and its first conference to be held this spring KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

New partnerships, an upcoming conference and of course, taking care of the bats themselves, will make it a big year for BEEPS. Peachland’s bat program is gaining steam, says Darlene Hartford, president of BEEPS (The Bat Education and Ecological Protection Society).

“Bats are so valuable to our ecosystem, the economy, the agriculture and forestry industry, and tourism. And out of the 20,000 visitors at the Visitor Centre this year, at least 25% of them are looking for info on bats. They want to take part in an event, they want to go bat watching, and they want to learn more.”

To that end, the BC Community Bat Program and representatives from Environment Canada encouraged BEEPS to host Peachland’s first-ever conference this spring. The Bat Matters: Chiroptera Conference will be held April 12 and 13.

During the committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, councillors heard the conference will have bat experts and enthusiasts from all over the province gather in Peachland to share info on their programs, while learning more about the unique home our local bats have – the historic school house, AKA the Peachland Visitor Centre.

Paula Rodriguez is the program coordinator for the Okanagan Community Bats Program, and said BEEPS has done an excellent job of reaching out to other

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ut of the 20,000 visitors at the Visitor Centre this year, at least 25% of them are looking for info on bats.”

-Darlene Hartford, BEEPS president

bat-related programs, while raising awareness of important issues such as white nose syndrome, which has affected much of the bat population.

“There is an urgency to raise awareness and protect the bat habitat,” she said.

“The type of bats here in Peachland are actually endangered, so BC is on high alert for the disease.”

Councillors were asked to lend their support in the district partnering with BEEPS, so they can be named as an official bat-friendly community. This means the district will participate in National Bat Week by participating in projects that shows commitment to bat habitat protection, enhancement or creation. The district will also display bat information, provided by BEEPS, at the municipal office.

BEEPS has also partnered with the BC Community Bat Program in applying for the South Okanagan Conservation Fund. The project calls for the development of a travelling bat display for educators, museums and nature centres throughout the province. It also includes the development and promotion of the Bat Friendly Communities program. And now that the district is on board, Peachland will now become the Okanagan model community for this project.

EXCITING YEAR AHEAD: BEEPS president, Darlene Hartford (left) and Paula Rodriguez are pleased that Peachland has been declared as a Bat-Friendly Community.

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Peachland properties up 7%: BC Assessment KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Your house is likely worth more than it was last year – figures released by BC Assessment noted a seven percent increase in the assessed value of Peachland homes between 2017 and 2018.

The assessments are the estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2018 and its physical condition as of Oct. 31, 2018. The average assessed value of a single family home in Peachland is now sitting at $582,500.

Overall, the Okanagan’s total assessments increased to more than $118 billion – about $2.5 billion of that is from new construction, subdivisions and property rezoning. The area includes the Shuswap region, south through all the Okanagan communities, all the way to the US border, and west to Princeton.

“The majority of residential homeowners within the Okanagan can expect a five to fifteen percent change compared to last year’s assessments,” says Katrina LeNoury, the assessor for the Thompson Okanagan region for BC Assessment.

Real estate sales determine a property’s value, which is reported annually by BC Assessment. Other factors considered by assessors include the home’s size, age, quality, condition, view and location. The

assessment figures are important because it provides the foundation for local and provincial authorities to raise approximately $8 billion worth of property taxes in BC each year.

While most of the highest-assessed properties are based in Kelowna (the highest assessed property in the region is a $10.5 million home on Hobson Rd.), Peachland has one property in the top 100 – a home at 5205 Buchanan Rd takes spot number 96. It’s assessed at $4,920,000.

Katrina LeNoury, BC Assessment’s Thompson Okanagan Assessor, says their website – at bcassessment.ca – has answers to common questions that come up this time of year.

“Those who feel their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2018, or see incorrect information on their notice, should contact BC Assessment as soon as possible,” she says.

“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they should submit a Notice of Complaint (appeal) by Jan. 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.”

The panel is appointed annually by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and typically meets between Feb.1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

District teaming up with other centres for childcare grant KRISTEN FRIESEN EDITOR

Figuring out childcare is something every Okanagan family faces – and Peachland is teaming up with other municipalities to figure out the best way to provide it.

Councillors Tuesday night agreed to enter into a grant application with West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country for funding under The Community Child Care Planning program, administered by the Union of BC Municipalities. They’re marking $25,000 for each municipality ($100,000 for all four) to determine local child care needs and potentially develop child care space and programs to meet those needs.

The grant program is going for a collaborative approach to avoid

duplication among the programs offered, and the goal is to make a community child care space creation action plan – meaning if all four municipalities are successful in obtaining this funding, an inventory of existing childcare spaces will be created, targets over the next ten years will be identified, and there will be a better understanding of the specific childcare needs in the area. Information will then be shared with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development for further action.

The Child Care Council of Central Okanagan is also a stakeholder in the process.

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GUEST COLUMN

50+ Centre is back with Bingo for the month of January Welcome 2019!

If you are looking to try something new we have plenty of recreational, cultural and educational activities and events scheduled monthly for the upcoming year at the 50+ Activity Centre.

If you are 50 years and over the yearly membership is $20, which enables members to participate in a variety of activities at the Centre. If you are interested in becoming a new member or wanting to renew your membership the office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or use the drop box on the office door. If you’d like more information about any of the activities please give us a call or drop in and one of the directors will be happy to provide you with a monthly calendar and any details regarding programs.

The Christmas Potluck was a fun night for all 128 members who attended. The volunteers of the Peachland and District Retirement Society provided a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings and members and guests brought salads and other side dishes, as well as a table full of desserts! Dinner was followed by Singer Melita Ree and keyboardist, Glen Mageau, who had the crowd dancing and singing.

We hope you will join us for the next Potluck, Friday Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Please bring a food dish to share along with your own plate, cup and cutlery. Cost is by donation. The Peachland Wellness Centre will be providing a short information session regarding the Friendly Visitors program they offer.

The Peachland Wellness Centre hosted the 5th Annual Community Christmas Dinner at the 50+ Activity Centre on Christmas Day. It was a delicious dinner served to over 100 Peachlanders, along with pictures with Santa and music provided by Marty Edwards. Many thanks to all the volunteers and business who made this dinner possible and made it such a special day for everyone.

A couple of final notes: 1. Bingo is back until the end of January, but will be cancelled for the month of February.

2. The Annual General Meeting and Potluck will be held Friday, February 22nd. There are three Director positions open. If you are interested in volunteering please talk to Carol or give us a call at 250 767-9133 for more information.

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GUEST COLUMN

Wellness Centre hosting Alzheimer’s Awareness workshops January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month provides an opportunity for us to come together to challenge the stigma people living with dementia often experience. It is a time to challenge misconceptions surrounding dementia.

A time to be aware of and help promote a dementia friendly community that helps to support and include those living with dementia.

The Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC) invites you to join us so we can all work together in reducing the stigma often faced by people living with dementia, through education and understanding.

A diagnosis of dementia does not signal the end of a life. It is true that dementia is progressive however there are still lives to be lived, dreams to be pursued and people to love. Currently dementia is not preventable and there is no cure. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, limiting your intake of alcohol, stopping smoking and exercising your mind are means of reducing the risk of dementia.

With January being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month what better time to learn more about Alzheimer’s and to let everyone in Peachland know of the support offered right here in our own community. PWC has resources and support for you and works in partner-

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diagnosis of dementia does not signal the end of a life. It is true that dementia is progressive however there are still lives to be lived, dreams to be pursued and people to love.

ship with other organizations such as the Alzheimer Society of BC to provide education, understanding and support including the Dementia Caregiver Support group.

PWC also hosts a variety of informational workshops and is pleased to host a workshop titled Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health presented by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. This workshop is designed to teach us strategies to maintain or improve our brain health. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 between 10:00 - 12:00 at the Peachland Wellness Centre 4426 5th Street, Peachland. Register by calling the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre at 250-860-0305 or by email: swezner@alzheimerbc.org<mailto:swezner@alzheimerbc.org>.

To find out more please call PWC at 250-767-0141 or stop in to 4426 5th street and speak to a PWC Service Coordinator.

-Jacqui Nuttall

No one was alone at Christmas, thanks to the PWC dinner FAMILY AND FRIENDS gathered at the 50+ Centre for good food, conversation and merriment on Christmas Day. Check out the Wellness Centre’s website at www. peachlandwellnesscentre.ca for more info on programs and activites for the month of January. You can also stop by their office at 4426 5th St., or give them a call at (250) 767-0141.

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Thank you to all who joined us for the 5th annual Christmas Dinner. We were thrilled to be able to share with over 100 people (a record number).

This dinner was hosted by the Peachland Wellness Centre in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69 and the 50+ Activity Centre.

This annual Christmas dinner began in 2013 thanks to the generosity of a caring and warm-hearted couple who believe that no one in Peachland should have to spend Christmas alone or not have a Christmas dinner. This generous couple have continued to sponsor this event every year. Their kindness truly embodies the spirit of Christmas.

The volunteers that worked to make this happen are far to numerous to mention individually. We have from set-up to take down over 55 volunteers. What a great community!

Also, of great value are the various restaurants and businesses and other individuals in Peachland that provided food or food preparation for that day.

• Waterfront Grill – Chef Kyle • Ships A Hoy

• Beach Ave Café • Edgewater Bar and Grill • Blind Angler • IGA Thank you to the world-renowned Marty Edwards for entertaining us and thanks to the astounding Piano music, played by Peter Schoolle, accompanied by the amazing Sherry Kendrick.

On behalf of the PWC board of Directors, Christina MacMaster and PWC Staff we wish you a Very Happy New Year.

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Local Events and Activities: Send the information for your Peachland event to admin@peachlandview.com Beginners Acrylic Painting - Roberta Farrelly will teach another Beginners Acrylic Painting six-week series starting on Monday afternoon, January 7 in the Little Schoolhouse. This Adult Workshop Series is sponsored by the Peachland Community Arts Council. Register with Sharon at 250-767-6556.

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Every Third Tuesday of the month, by Appointment.

Call 250-763-8008 Ext. 151 Hosted by the Peachland Wellness Ctre

YOGA

8-9 am 50+ Activity Center

FLOW YOGA

50+ Activity Centre

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

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

MAHJONG 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

POWER UP & OPEN GYM

Grade 4-5, 3-6 pm, Boys and Girls Club

ZUMBA

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

LINE DANCING

10:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre, every 2nd & 4th Wed, Drop-ins Welcome

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

FRIDAYS FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

10 am-12 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

10:30 am-12:30 pm, Community Centre

IRON & SILK

FLOW YOGA

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

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, 4407-2nd St.

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

CONTRACT BRIDGE

11:15 am Peachland Library

(0-6 yrs) 10 am-noon, Community Centre

10 am, Emmanuel Church, Westbank

ZUMBA

BARGAIN BIN

PEACHLAND BAPTIST

ROTARY CLUB PEACHLAND

MEN’S COFFEE & CRIB

1-3 pm, Community Centre

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

SUNSHINE SINGERS

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

CHESS

FALL STORY TIME

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

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

12-1:30 pm, Gasthaus Restaurant.

Everyone welcome

SOCIAL BRIDGE

AA 12 pm,

1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

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

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

FAMILY MULTI SPORT

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

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

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

CLOG DANCING

WEDNESDAYS

9:15 am, $5 Drop in.

FITNESS ROOM

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

10:45 am 50+ Activity Centre

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

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

50+ FITNESS

SATURDAYS

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

7 pm, $4 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

FITNESS ROOM

9-10 am, 4th Street Place

TAI CHI FOR WELLNESS

PICKLEBALL DROP IN

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Please bring a mat.

10 am, 50+ Activity Ctre

50+ Activity Centre by donation

7 pm, Peachland Museum

COFFEE GROUP

6-7 pm Community Centre

11 am-1 pm, Community Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

THERAPEUTIC YOGA 10-11 am, Community Centre

WOOD CARVERS

POUND

6:45-7:45 pm, Community Centre

9:30 am, $2 Drop in Peachland Legion. Hosted

by Peachland Wellness Ctre.

Beginners welcome

SPIN, CORE, STRETCH

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

(6-7 years) 5:30-6:30 pm, Registered Community Centre

10 am to 11:30 am Peachland Wellness Ctre To register: 250-767-0141

HATHA YOGA

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

CENTRAL OKANAGAN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY GROUP

MINI KICKERS SOCCER

(4-6 years) 4:30-5:15 pm, Registered Community Centre

9:30 am, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church

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

10-11:15 am, Peachland Wellness Ctre

PICKLEBALL (1.0-2.5)

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

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

VARIETY SINGERS

LADIES MORNING COFFEE

8 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre Bring mat, Beginners welcome

MID-WEEK STUDY AND CONVERSATION COFFEE

6-7 pm at the Little Schoolhouse

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

LIONS DEN MEETING

PICKLEBALL (3.5)

PICKLEBALL (3.0-3.5)

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

STRETCH, BALANCE & CORE

6-8 pm, 4th St Place

10 am-11:30 am, 2nd and 4th BARGAIN BIN Wed. of each month 9:30 am-3 pm Peachland Wellness Ctre Peachland United Church

5:15-6:15 pm, Community Centre

9:30 am, 50+ Activity Centre

YOUTH BOXING CLUB

8-9 am, Community Centre

9:15-10 am, Community Centre

4:30-5:15 pm. Registered Community Centre

9:05-11 am, Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING

3:45-4:30 pm registered Community Centre

INDOOR WALKING 8-9 am, Community Centre

SPIN & SCULPT

10-12, The Bargain Bin will welcome customers back to its bright and newly renovated location in the church basement. Coffee and cookies will be served.

The Peachland Variety Singers - Begins the new season on Monday, Jan 14 at 9:30 am in the 50 Plus Activity Centre. Cost is $20 for membership at the Centre.

No auditions. Concert in April.

6-7 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

KARATE CLASS

6-7 pm, the Little Schoolhouse

50+ Activity Centre

CAPC CREATIVE PLAYTIME

9:30 am-3 pm Peachland United Church 10 am - noon, Peachland Wellness Ctre

YOGA (BEGINNERS)

10:30 am, $5 Drop in 50+ Activity Centre

THE PEACHLAND WALKING CLUB

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

PICKLEBALL (3.75+)

LADIES COFFEE & CRIB

50+ Activity Centre 1-2:45 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre

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

Grade 8+ 4-8 pm, FREE Boys and Girls Club

LEGO TIME (ALL AGES)

MEAT DRAW

FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS

4-5 pm, Royal Canadian Legion #69, 4407-2nd St.

12-2 pm, Community Centre

50+ Activity Centre

ART CLUB 12 pm,

TEEN DROP IN

PICKLEBALL (2.5-3.5)

1 pm, for details visit peachlandtrekkers.ca

1:00-3:00 pm, Peachland Wellness Ctre 3rd Thur of each month

UKELELE 1:15 pm, 50+ Activity Centre

Service 10:30 am, Fellowship 11:30 am, 4204 Lake Ave.

PASSION 4 ART

ENERGY FOR WELLNESS 12 pm

1-3 pm, Community Centre

EMMANUEL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE

3-4 pm, Peachland Library

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

Grade 4-7 4-8 pm, Free Boys and Girls Club

5 am-10 pm, Community Centre

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