Peachland Post 30_Jan_2026

HOOTS MON! Great fun was had at the Robbie Burns night P.3

Peachland POST

The week of January 30, 2026

FINDING INNER STRENGTH

Encouragement on facing life’s challenges P.9

RESULTS IN

ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11

The 2025 Citizens Survey yields 417 replies

By Keith Fielding

Results of the 2025 Citizens Survey have now been posted on the District of Peachland website, revealing that from our population of approximately 6,500 only 417 of us actually took the opportunity to respond. We will leave it to the statisti-

cians to determine what reliance can be placed on a sample of that size given that those who responded were self-selected rather than being chosen at random.

However, as the report tells us, those that did respond had some clear messages.

“Residents overwhelmingly value Peachland’s small-town

small town

character and strong sense of community, where neighbours know and support each other, and volunteerism and community events create a feeling of belonging.”

And in another section we learn of a statistic that would astound researchers in many other communities: 90% of respondents rate their quality of life

beach

as “Good” or “Very Good.” That may not surprise those of us who live here, and neither perhaps would be the report’s summary of what respondents list as their favourite things about living here:

“The natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle are repeatedly highlighted, including Okanagan Lake, beaches, trails, parks, and surrounding mountains, which provide opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Lake and waterfront access, particularly along Beach Avenue and the Centennial Walkway, is a major draw, supporting walking, boating, and family activities.

People also appreciate the safety, tranquility, and slower pace of life, along with the town’s convenient location close to Penticton, Kelowna, and West Kelowna for services and amenities.”

Messages for council and planning staff who will soon be translating the downtown revitalization study into OCP and Zoning changes ring loud and clear as these report segments indicate:

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Councillor Keith Thom’s Celebration of Life

By Keith Fielding

There was a huge turnout at the community centre on Saturday for Councillor Keith Thom’s Celebration of Life event.

In a ceremonoy chaired by Councillor Dave Collins attendees were treated to a variety of tributes including from Keith’s wife, Mary Lynn, other family members, friends, band mates, council mates represented by the Mayor, and Keith’s faith community friends represented by Pastor Ian McLean of the Peachland United Church. Collectively, speakers evoked

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a range of moods and emotions: from feelings of sadness and loss, to admiration for a life spent in service to others, and at times, joy and laughter triggered by accounts of never to be forgotten moments.

Live music, and song (who knew that Dave Collins can rival the mayor in that department) gave the attendees the opportunity to give voice in a rendition of “We’ll Meet Again” while the constant musical segments served to remind us of Keith’s major passion in life (after Mary Lynn) -- his love of music.

R.I.P Keith, you are missed.

HOOTS MON!

It was Burns Night at the 50+ Centre

Whether or not you have Scottish ancestry, enjoy Haggis, like the bagpipes, and are captivated by poems by Robbie Burns, it really doesn’t matter: there is something for everyone at a Burns night celebration.

And that is why a large contingent of Peachlanders enjoyed the Robbie Burns pot luck

dinner celebration last Friday at the 50+ Activity Centre.

For Sasenachs (that term used by Scottish people to describe anyone not from the Highlands) the annual Burns Night celebration may just seem like a quaint tradition where you can usually be guaranteed some good food, great company, and a shot of whisky.

Well, it is all that, but also, as

Gerald Caruthers, the editor of The Oxford Handbook of Robert Burns, reminds us, a time to remember that poetry written by a man born in Scotland 235 years ago is with its “egalitarian politics and sympathy for the common man shining through” every bit as relevant today as it was back then.

And if you understand Scottish dialect well enough to appreciate a poetry reading from Burn’s work, you might enjoy hearing an extract from his most famous poem: Tam O’ Shanter, being a farmer, who, as is said of Burns, spends as much time drinking as he does working.

Donna Cave

Good food and entertainment was aplenty at the Burns Night, celebrated last Friday night at the 50+ Centre

ENGLAND ADVENTURES (PART SIX)

A visit to the “Old Country”; the final stop

By eric hall

During our stay in a village near Newark, in Nottinghamshire, we prepared to welcome a visitor. Our grand-daughter Olivia was arriving from Canada to stay with us for two weeks. On arrival day we drove to London Heathrow to meet her.

We had looked at getting to Heathrow using one of the train options but decided to drive and park at Heathrow instead because despite the high parking cost ($50 for 4 hours) it was the easiest way to leave London for our return journey.

Air Canada flies into London Heathrow using Terminal One, which is a very busy place and can result in significant delays. However, Olivia was arriving on a Westjet flight which uses Terminal Four. We

were amazed at how quiet it was there; a different experience compared to Terminal One. We were told that arriving there around noon, as we did, was the quiet time of the day.

We wanted to show Olivia some local British history, so the next day back in Newark we made a day trip to Hardwick Hall, a National Trust property near Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

Hardwick Hall was built between 1590 and 1597 for Bess of Hardwick. She married four times and inherited vast wealth after her husbands passed away. The extensive use of glass windows in the construction of the hall inspired the rhyme, “Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall.” A large ES symbol on the roof identifies Beth as Elizabeth, countess of Shrewsbury, a title acquired from her fourth husband.

It is an impressive building

and there is also a second older hall nearby which is a ruin. That building is managed by English Heritage, a second organization to the National Trust. Whilst the National Trust manages mostly stately homes with beautiful gardens, many of the properties managed by English Heritage are old castle ruins.

Many street corners in England have two pieces of history that are very well known, both painted a bright red colour. One is the English post box or pillar box; the other is the red public telephone box. Whilst the post boxes are still well used, the red telephone boxes are disappearing. However some remain with new uses such as a community book exchange or for a defibrillator. These structures are considered part of Britain’s heritage and communities are acquiring them for other uses. There was one near our cottage that had become a display of maps of the surrounding area and we found that useful.

We visited several other historic sites around the Newark area, but soon it was time to take Olivia back to Heathrow. There was lots of traffic on the M25 but it wasn’t busy when we got to Terminal Four. We left London to spend time in Dorset before making our way back to

return the rental car to St. Pancras Station, which was a very busy place. Fortunately it was a short walk from the rental car agency to the Eurostar check-in.

Travelling through the Channel Tunnel is not very exciting but after arriving at the Gare du Nord in Paris we had some very interesting experiences; but that is another story.••

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bargain Bin grateful for story

Dear Editor,

Thank you for your comprehensive, detailed report on the Bargain Bin at Peachland United Church. We appreciate your front page coverage and for acknowledging the work we do.

We would like Peachland Post readers to know that their generous donations help organizations and individuals throughout the Okanagan Valley and we would be happy to hear from them if they would like more information on how the proceeds are distributed or the type of product donations we are particularly interested to receive.

Please call for further information. The Bargain Bin is located at Peachland United Church, 4421, 4th Street, and our phone number is (250) 767-1157. Thanks again to the Peachland Post.

Valerie Frederiksen Peachland

Historic buildings alive and well in Peachland

Dear Editor,

I was surprised to see Robert Muller’s claim that the term Historic Peachland is “dead in the water,” -- I feel the very opposite. When I first visited the Okanagan, I was disappointed by West Kelowna and Kelowna, both generic towns that could be found anywhere in the world. Discovering Peachland was a delight -- I immediately loved the original buildings, which felt authentic, historically grounded, and full of character. It is unfortunate that Muller overlooked our other historic buildings, including The Blind Angler, Cibo and Vines, and Peachland Sushi, which have enhanced their facades without destroying their old-world charm. With Peachland’s other historic buildings, they contribute greatly to our small-town charm and character -- something Peachlanders, in countless sur-

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veys, say they wish to retain.

Historically themed small towns in vibrant communities such as Niagara-on-the-Lake, Nelson, and Revelstoke demand that new construction respect and reflect the character of older buildings and enforce design guidelines that honour historic facades.

Peachland’s Council should adopt similar policies to preserve the charm that makes our town so special.

G.

Evans Peachland

Scrutiny needed on public-private projects

Dear Editor,

As a resident of Peachland, I support investing in essential infrastructure and using taxpayer dollars wisely. I also believe that projects involving public land and emergency services deserve careful, open scrutiny.

Public-Private Partnerships are often presented as solutions to rising construction costs. While

ROAD NAME OF THE WEEK

they can offer efficiencies, they also raise legitimate concerns— particularly around transparency. P3 processes frequently move key decisions into confidential negotiations, limiting public visibility into land valuation, cost assumptions, and long-term obligations.

A firehall is not just another development project. It is critical emergency infrastructure. Its location, design, access, and construction timeline must be driven by public safety and operational needs, not by the financial requirements of private development.

There is also the issue of long-term flexibility. Agreements that span decades can constrain future councils as community needs evolve.

Private participation should not be ruled out, but it must meet a high standard of openness, independent analysis, and protection of public control. Asking these questions early helps build trust and avoid costly mistakes. Nick Walsh Peachland

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The story behind “The Ballad of Peachland” NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY

RICHARD SMITH

Hardy Street is named after Harry Hardy who was born in the Chatham, Ontario area in Nov. 1858.

In 1883, when he lived in Saskatchewan, he signed up to work with the Canadian Pacific Railway surveying party in the Selkirk Mountains headed by a Major Rogers.

The objective of this group was to determine the route that the railway would take through the Rogers Pass.

To take this job, it appears that Harry walked from Saskatchewan to the Selkirks, a distance of about 650 km. Harry did all kinds of jobs besides surveying including moving supplies over difficult terrain and tending bar at Beaver, a community near present-day Golden, then the

local headquarters of the CPR.

After leaving his job with the railway, Harry led packhorse trains all over British Columbia, working for the Hudson’s Bay Company.

In 1884, Harry came through the Okanagan Valley for the first time, with a pack train loaded with flour from Spallumcheen headed for Granite Creek, near Princeton. A year later when he was 26, until his death over 60 years later Harry’s home was in the area that became known as Peachland.

In that time he laid out many peach orchards --action that later led directly to the founding and naming of the community by founder J.M. Robinson.

Extracted from The Road Names of Peachland: The Origins of Their Names 2nd Edition With permission kindly granted by Peachland author, Don Wigfield

To honour his community and its pioneers during Peachland’s 75th Jubilee in 1984, a local musician, Larry Sundstrom, working at Brenda Mines composed “The Ballad of Peachland” on the his mine time cards while he waited on his bulldozer for the next load of ore to dump.

In 2009, for Peachland’s Centennial the song was sung again with the words slightly changed to a full house on the May long weekend. The reunion crowd response was overwhelming.

Richard Smith contributed photo Larry Sundstrom, composer of “The Ballad of Peachland”.

The first bottles of Coca Cola had 3.5 grams of cocaine in them, which explains why your grandparents were able to walk to school uphill, both ways, in the snow.

My friend told me she wouldn’t eat cow’s tongue because it came out of a cow’s mouth.

So, I gave her an egg.

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Peachland Post judged to be worthy of support MUSINGS

Peachland Post is pleased to advise readers that our paper has been judged worthy of receiving support from the Federal Government Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) program. The LJI program is designed to provide support for: “the creation of original civic journalism that cover the diverse needs of underserved communities.”

In the material advising Peachland Post of its award, we were told: “This round of the LJI program was incredibly competitive. News Media Canada received more than 320 eligible applications for funding. The total requested funding from these applications far exceeded the funding availalble

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during this cycle of the program.”

We have learned that the funding provided will be spread out over a 14 month period and will allow us to purchase the equivalent of one-half of a journalist either as a part time employee or for use to acquire freelance services.

As readers may know Peachland Post is published by the Peachland Community Newspaper Society, a not for profit society created to fill the gap caused by closure of the Peachland View. Start-up funding in the form of donations and loans and support to cover operating losses has been provided by the founders. We have also been helped greatly by donations from supporters.

POLICY MATTERS

Keith Fielding

We are thrilled to have the LJI award. However, as it can only be used to fund journalism, it will not help us to close our monthly gap between income and expenses. To do so will continue to require an enhanced stream of advertising revenue and the

continued support of our readers. We look forward to updating readers on how the LJI award will affect our future content. Meanwhile, your ideas on what you would like to see more of, or less of, or as new content is welcome.

Our thanks go to the many volunteers and supporters who keep Peachland Post available weekly, and free of charge, to all Peachland households wishing to receive it.

Keith Fielding is President of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society and editor of Peachland Post. He is also a former Peachland mayor and councillor.

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Questioning the low survey response rate

SURVEY FROM PAGE 1

“Maintaining the downtown charm, heritage, and low-density housing is important to residents, who value the combination of scenic beauty, friendly people, and a welcoming, peaceful environment.”

“Residents are concerned about maintaining the small-town feel and natural environment in the face of development, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful planning, preserving public spaces, and protecting lakefront and green areas.”

And, topping out the list of services that respondents are most dissatisfied with:

“Growth and Development Planning.”

Much of the survey was designed to find out how satisfied residents are with the services they receive. Results show:

The demographic profile of those responding to the survey may or may not be similar to that of the actual population, but if it was, 80.56% of us would be 55 or older!

In a previous edition of Peachland Post we speculated on the reasons why we have such a low survey response rate. Those reasons include:

• Didn’t know about it

• Been too busy

• Won’t make any difference what I say

• Hesitate to be critical

• Too difficult to pick up and drop off

• Questions are not the right ones

Perhaps there isn’t much that can be done about those who think it a waste of their time because their input won’t make any difference, and there will

SERVICE SATISFACTION RATINGS: Ten Highest & Ten Lowest

always be those among us whose lives are so busy that there really is no time for answering surveys.

But what of the other issues -- making sure people know about it, making participation easier, and addressing the way questions are constructed?

The first two of these are issues that are easily addressed if we consider it worthwhile to do so: they simply require a few more resources being allocated to communication and engagement processes.

It is the third one, “question frustration” we might call it, that seems to require a significant re-think. There are two main issues here: question clarity and questions not asked.

If a question isn’t clear as to its meaning many respondents will be reluctant to answer it for fear that their answer will be misinterpreted. Take for example the question:

How important are the following topics to you? A lengthy topic list follows, including: Downtown Revitalization, and Managed Growth.

If we say that Downtown Revitalization is a “Very Important” topic will that imply that we want to see high rises everywhere, or the opposite? Both could be true.

The same dilemma applies to Managed Growth. It could be “Very Important” if we want to see more growth, or no growth.

The trickiest part of addressing “question frustration” is the “questions not asked” piece.

The Comments section can help here, but there is no substitute for having community input on questions that are top of mind for residents today.

Next time around let’s get community input on survey design and invest heavily in securing a high level of participation.••

Landslides and flooding potential hazards after wildfires

Irecently received something entitled “Post-wildfire Natural Hazard Risk Analysis Level 2 Reconnaissance Report—K52 192 Munro Lake FSR Fire.” You know me, never one to pass up a good geotechnical report. This has direct relevance to Peachland. It was from the Ministry of Forests (MOF). They are often seen by certain people as an opponent, ripping our trees off the land, ruining the forests. In this case, they provided a lot of useful fore-warning information to Peachlanders and our local government.

The report comes with a warning that the results are “preliminary and … not a specific risk analysis…of the potential for cascading hazards.” Terrible word: cascading. Potential disasters, mounting upon each other. Point taken. In other words, Peachland needs to heed their recommendations and keep an eye out.

Hazel Wong is a geomorphol-

NATURAL WONDER

Judy Wyper

ogist who wrote the report, and Reg Nolander of the MOF accompanied her on the field work to observe the lay of the land. The field review happened on October 10, 2025 and the focus was on the forest service roads, the water treatment facility, a piece of property on Pierce Street, and some water points of diversion.

There are eight recommendations in the report, some for the MOF, and some for the District of Peachland (DOP).

The concern is that “burned

Stunning sight to behold

This magnificent aurora seen in Greenland last week was described by Science Tube as: “A surge of charged particles from intense solar activity interacting with the earth’s magnetic field during unusually strong geomagnetic conditions.” Others were quick to attribute it to heavenly ancestors of the universe telling Greenland not to worry saying: “We’ve got your back!”

slopes and drainages are generally more susceptible to slope hazards” and “may have increased susceptibility to failure.” This would be where there was a previous landslide or if there was a short-duration and high intensity rainfall event.

The fire covered 383 ha. The biggest hazard is debris in runoff. Shallow landsliding could also occur. Provincial terrain maps label these slopes as “unstable and potentially unstable in unburned conditions.”

So, hazards of landslides and flooding. The likelihood of both hazards is “High through areas with more intense burn severity and Moderate or Low through areas with lesser burn severity.”

“If a debris flow were to occur, it could deliver an amount of sediment and debris into Peachland Creek that could have indirect long-term impacts to the Munro Forest Service Road bridge and the water treatment facility downstream.”

That’s the rub. We don’t want our beautiful water treatment plant to be impacted. Hence one

of the recommendations is that the DOP “consider completing a slope hazard analysis and risk assessment to evaluate potential impacts to their water treatment facility.”

I couldn’t get in touch with Jason Sandberg, Director of Engineering, in time, but spoke with Alex Morrison, part of our Climate Action Task Force. Sandberg has briefed that group.

Our District is paying attention. Morrison said, “The area of the fire is mostly out of Peachland’s boundaries, so we have no jurisdiction there. They are lobbying the province to take up the recommendations.”

“In the event of a flood of debris, our settling ponds will be able to handle a certain amount of sedimentation. There is also the option of diverting much of the flow, to help the water treatment plant.”

I’ll keep you “posted.”

Judy Wyper is with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance, Seniors for Climate, First Things First, and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.

LIFE’S CHALLENGES

Finding courage to meet life’s trials head on

In the midst of the pandemic, I began to get odd physical symptoms. Having just moved, with over seventy unpacked boxes, we were overwhelmingly busy. I didn’t have time for a health concern. Nevertheless, my symptoms persisted. During a doctor’s phone appointment an MD in Vancouver uttered the words I most hoped to hear, “Oh Teresa, I am not all worried about cancer. What you have is simply perimenopause.”

HOMETOWN HEART

Teresa Harris Triggiano

I wanted nothing more than to carry on with life, but try as I might, something in me quietly disagreed. I had a pervasive and persistent feeling that something was wrong. One afternoon two weeks later, the feeling was so overwhelming, I put down the box cutter, shuffled on my flip flops and made my way to a drop in clinic for a second opinion. All appointments were conducted over the phone, but knowing I needed to be seen in person, I shared my story asking if I could be squeezed in. “An hour prior” she replied, “That would have been impossible, but miraculously a double appointment has just been cancelled”. Upon hearing my symptoms, the doctor immediately offered a uterine biopsy. Ordinarily, painkillers were advised but if I could stand the pain, one could be done now. Without hesitation, I agreed. Six days later, she called asking if I was alone. I sat,

knowing in that moment, the results showed uterine cancer. The surgery was scheduled for four weeks later. Four long weeks before I would know whether the cancer had spread beyond my uterus. During that wait, a pit of fear in my stomach became my constant companion.

While driving one day, a mural in South Granville grabbed my attention, prompting me to circle around and pull over. There

painted on the side of a building was a quote by Charles Bukowski that read, “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” I took note of how it did not say “walk around the fire” or “deny the fire” but instead, “walk through.” To me that meant, in the face of difficulty or hardship: feel all of it, deny none of it, march right through the middle to the other side. And so began my deep reverence

The words of writer Charles Bukowski adorn the side of a building painted by mural artist Mega McGrath. The message is interpreted as a testament to resilience, integrity and character during life’s challenging moments.

Peachland Post welcomes drop in visitors to our offices in the TNI business centre, 5878 Beach Avenue.

Our volunteer Office Manager, Bev Andrews, is usually there from 8.00 am until noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays and will be pleased to chat, answer your questions, and maybe even offer you a cup of coffee.

Better not count on the coffee though, it may be a busy time!

for courage when facing fear. I am gratefully healthy and rapidly approaching my five years cancer free. My surgeon told me that in 18 years, she has never seen uterine cancer -- if caught early enough -- return. Remarkably, she even used the word “cured” -- a rare word when pertaining to cancer.

My friends, by no means do I wish to suggest I am perfect at this, but if you are ever forced to face something difficult, here’s what I’ve learned:

1) Listen to yourself. A quiet, persistent inner voice is not to be ignored. (Doing so would have cost me my life.)

2) Acknowledge what must be faced despite the resulting discomfort; denial will only worsen the circumstances.

3) Take the required action.

4) Seek the help, resources and community available. Thankfully, it is neither necessary nor recommended to walk this life alone.

Teresa Harris Triggiano is the founder of a restorative justice program. She was a columnist in the Vancouver Sun and appeared as a weekly expert on Global’s BC Noon News for fourteen years. Email: theheartofpeachland@gmail.com

Peachland Places of Faith

Lake Avenue at 13th Street 250-767-9237

Sunday Morning Service: 10:30 am Pastor: Lyle Wahl peachlandbaptistcanada.com

There is a sermon audio available on our website each week.

Peachland United Church 4421 4th St., Peachland 250-767-1155

“Let Us Worship Together” ZOOM AND IN-SANCTUARY SERVICES AT 10 AM

Pastor: Ian McLean ALL ARE WELCOME For 10:00 am zoom service, visit www.peachlandunited.ca

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PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Ladies Cards 10:30 AM

Men’s Coffee & Crib 1 PM

Love, Loss, Grieving Group 1:30-3 PM

Register with PWC Meet at United Church Hall, 4421 4th Street

WEDNESDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

50+ Fitness 9-10 AM

Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30 PM

Bridge 1-3:30 PM

Tae Kwon Do 5:30-7:30 PM

OUR SPACE

Drawing with Terry Moore 1-3 PM $5

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Indoor walking 8-9 AM

Pickleball Drop-in 1.5-2.0 9:15-11:15 AM

Functional Fitness 9:30-10:45 AM

Pickleball 2.5-3.0 1:45-3:45 PM

Mini Kickers Boys 4:30-5:15 PM

Soccer Fundamentals Boys 5:15-6:15 PM

Yoga and Beyond 5:15-6:15 PM

Pickleball 4.0+ 6:30-8:30 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Karaoke 3-5 PM

Sherry

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Unplug & Play Screen-free Activities Drop In

PEACHLAND MODEL TRAIN

GROUP 6:30 PM Museum

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Tai Chi 10 AM

Sunshine Singers 1 PM

THURSDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM

Iron & Silk 11-12 AM

Ukelele 1-2:30 PM

Bingo Doors 5:30 Starts 6:30 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Pickleball 3.0-3.5 8:15-10:15 AM

Yoga for your Back 9:30-10:45 AM

Yoga Strength 11 AM-12:15 PM

Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1-3 PM

Senior, Strength, Core and More 1:30-2:45 PM

Volleyball & Badminton 5-6 PM

Spanish for Adventures 5-6:30 PM

Zumba Toning 5:30-6:30 PM

Pickleball All Play Drop-In 6:15-8:15 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Meat Draw 3-5 PM

Liver & Onions or Roast Beef Dinner $17.25

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Preschool Story Time 11 AM Drop In Stay & Play 11:30 Drop In

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Adult Day Service 9 AM

FRIDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

50+ Fitness 1-10 AM

Coffee Bean 10:15-noon

Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30 PM

Canasta 1-4 PM

Knitting 1-3 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Indoor Walking 8-9 AM

Flow Yoga 9-10 AM

Creative Play Time 10 AM-noon

Myofascial Yoga 10:30-11:45 AM

Pilates Fusion 11 AM-noon

Pickleball 2.5-3.0 12:30-2:30 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Crib 1-3 PM

Fish & Chips $17.50

Quiz Night 6:30 PM

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Cozy Stitch Group 1 PM Adults Drop In

For information on more programs at Peachland Community Centre search on-line at peachland.ca/recguide. For additional information re: Pickleball lessons and games, contact Zoe at 250-767-2133.