Peachland Post Jan 23_2026

FINALIST Peachland is in the running for Canada’s Kindest Community P.6

Peachland POST

The week of January 23, 2026

COMPANION PETS Comfort, friendship and love found in all types of animals P.8

30 YEARS

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

Bargains Galore!

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Great deals benefit more than just the pocketbook

By Keith Fielding

Whether you are passionate about conservation and recycling, a relentless bargain hunter, or simply someone on a tight budget, the Bargain Bin is the place for you! And if none of those categories seems to fit, it’s still the place for you because whenever you buy something, part of the money you spend will go to support a deserving cause somewhere in the community.

This month the Bargain Bin will be celebrating the start of its 30th year in operation. Founded in 1997 by Valerie Frederiksen, it has changed and grown over the years. The store, located in the United Church basement, now has a 45-person volun-

New art exhibition about to be unveiled

Yes, there IS a lot of talent on the Westside!

Asurprise, unannounced exhibition by the three main art groups in town: The Peachland Art Group, Passion 4 Art, and Art in Peachland will be exhibiting at the Art Gallery from Saturday, January 24, until Monday, February 16 in a lead-up to this year’s Hearts Festival. Following the above, the 12th Annual 2026 Captured Images Exhibition will open on Saturday, February 28, and photographers

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will shortly receive a submission form in good time before the exhibition’s opening. Anticipate another unique photographic exhibition seldom seen in this area, perhaps Canada.

Terry Moore’s Wednesday Drop-in Drawing Workshops resumed on Wednesday, January 14, from 1 to 3 pm in the Board Room of the Yellow Schoolhouse as usual. Bring a photo of a favourite subject to sketch from, as well as sketching materials, and Moore will help you draw a promising work you can be proud of. You can contact Terry Moore at bullfroginn@icloud.com for information. The drop in fee is $5.

Local artist and PCAC member Linda Lovisa has developed some exciting online art demonstration classes. You can follow them, via Zoom, at her Natural Transitions Art Studio from January through February in the comfort of your own home studio. The cost is $30 per class.

If you wish, text Linda Lovisa at 250-859-0918 or email lovisa58@gmail.com for further information.

Always inventive, the Lake Country Gallery invites visitors to leave a part of themselves at the gallery when they visit their exhibition, The Spaces in Between It’s about shadows and what makes shadows. What do they represent? Are they part of ourselves that are left behind, forever embellished, that is giving substance to the gallery when we visit or to any of the places wherever we go? You’re invited from January 12 to February 15 to cast YOUR UNIQUE shadow at the gallery.

Our thanks to Chris Byrd and PCAC for permission to extract content from the Arts Council Newsletter.

All about Our SPACE: a brief history

By dian tomKin

Back in 2002 the Peachland Historic School on Beach Avenue was closed and slated for demolition.

In 2003, two of Peachland’s prominent citizens, Chris Scowen and Doug Armitage, had a vision of Peachland becoming an Arts and Culture destination. Artist, Louise Lambert, was commissioned to do a study on Cultural Tourism and the three of them presented it to City Council. In 2009 City Council voted to save the school and have it restored. In the Fall of 2014 the renovation was completed and reopened for community use.

The Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) developed the back hallway into an Art Gallery. The thriving bat colony in the attic was saved and is cared for by the Bat Education & Ecological Protection Society (BEEPS). The Chamber of Commerce operated the Peachland Visitor Center there until 2018 after which it was relocated to the museum, and replaced by the Folk School.

The three volunteer run non profit groups PCAC, BEEPs and the Folk School, joined togeth-

er as Our SPACE, an acronym for Our School for Peachland Arts, Culture & Ecology.

Today, with this new alliance, we have a thriving cultural hub and it is now an arts and culture destination that attracts a great many visitors from across Canada and other countries.

The Peachland Art Gallery alone attracted 8,865 visitors last year.

Our goal is to improve access into the building. The stairs are steep and the elevator problematic. The estimated cost of a new elevator is $100,000.

The District will pay $50,000 and there is an available $25,000 Accessibility Grant.

Our SPACE is raising the other $25,000. We have $13,857 from past fund raisers and a generous donation of $7000 from J. Liebe and R. Ingram. We are only $4,143 away from our goal.

All donations over $100 will qualify for a tax receipt if you wish to help with ourcause. Our next Special Fundraiser is Thursday January 29th at 6 p.m. with a Celtic folk ensemble, The Farmhouse Kitchen Collective, with all proceeds going to the Elevator Fund.

Please go to peachlandarts.ca for further details.

ENGLAND ADVENTURES (PART FIVE)

A visit to the “Old Country”

By eric hall

We arived in London and then spent two weeks in Ely, Cambridgeshire and then three weeks in a village near Newark in Nottinghamshire. Marion’s cousin was coming to stay with us for the second week and she was arriving in Newark by train from London.

For a small town it is surprising that Newark has two railway stations. We made our way to the Northgate station to meet her, but found parking at the station a bit of a challenge. The only way to pay for parking was by using your smartphone.

Just “download the app” they say, but I opted for street parking instead.

Whilst on the platform waiting for the train, we heard a loud warning announcement “please stand back behind the yellow line”. This was because of the London-Edinburgh express train that doesn’t stop in Newark. It came through the station as a blurr with a speed of almost 100 mph. I was very glad that we did stand back. The next train from London did stop and we gave Marion’s cousin a tour of Newark before heading to our cottage.

Fast trains are common in Europe as well as many other places around the world. It is quite a contrast to passsenger train service in Western Canada. Years ago, we did a house exchange with people from England. They told us they would be flying into Vancouver and then catching the train to Peachland. That concept might work in Europe but it sure doesn’t work here.

In England, the government is currently building a new train line from London to Birmingham called HS2, high-speed two.The trains will travel at speeds in excess of

100 mph. The project started in 2020 and has cost over $60 billion so far. Because of increased costs, a second phase of HS2 (north of Birmingham) has been cancelled.

Newark is about 20 miles from Nottingham, where I was born, and we made a trip there the next day. Nottingham is a city of between 300,000 and 700,000 people, depending on which suburbs you include. There are trains from Newark to Nottingham but there is also a very popular 20-mile tram system. The Nottingham trams run every few minutes and one of the routes starts in Hucknall north of Nottingham.

The tram station in Hucknall has a large free car park and is close to a shopping mall. We caught the tram from there. The first part of the tram line is on train tracks but then it switches to using a track as part of the road network. It runs frequently and has many convenient stops. Since the first phase was opened in 2004, the Nottingham tram system has proved to be a big success and been extended several times.

The City of Nottingham has changed significantly in the last 50 years and is no longer a centre of manufacturing, as it once was. My father worked at the Raleigh bicycle factory his whole life except for WW2 war army service. But most Raleigh bicycles are not made in England now. The Nottingham factory, which used to employ thousands, closed down in 2000 and bicycle production moved to Taiwan.

The centre of Nottingham is the Old Market Square which is dominated by the impressive Council House, built in 1929. Not far away is Nottingham Castle, which draws tourists because of the link to Robin Hood.

In medieval times, there was an important castle on top of the hill but it was destroyed and

a mansion built there in 1660 for the Duke of Newcastle. That structure was burnt down during a political riot in

1831. The mansion was restored in 1875 and opened as a museum and that is what it is today.••

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Let’s talk about Peachland’s future

Dear Editor, I’m submitting this opinion piece in the hope of stirring some conversation among readers, and to unburden myself of observations about our town and its future that live rent free in my head. Nobody asked me of course, and I’m no town planner; that’s up to our council and municipal staff. but I hope they’ve all read works by the iconic Canadian town planner, Jane Jacobs, and others. But I digress and on to the topic.

Peachland’s welcoming signage says “Historic Peachland,” implying that visitors will find something resembling a preserved and rebuilt town of the past. What they actually find in the downtown, is a couple of remnants -- the old schoolhouse and some churches -- surrounded by some more or less run down commercial and civic buildings interspersed with a few more modern styled buildings and a large alpine chalet style/log house restaurant. The Centennial Walkway and waterfront are what truly make the town, drawing out residents and visitors alike.

A second, smaller commercial hub exists at the corner of 13th which, although styled in “Okanagan Tuscan,” which pervaded the Kelowna region in the 1980s, works due to its very large terrace setback from the street. Summing up, the concept of a “Historic” town is dead in the water. I believe we need our leaders to envision some alternative that will encompass what has been constructed, none of which is in any way historically themed. Replacing the firehall is evolving into a blunder of foresight as I see it. Peachland currently has two “town centres” with the downtown and the IGA/Library mall, and a third proposed in the

New Monaco development up the hill. Placing the now envisaged combined services/firehall on 13th will further disperse commercial/civic activity while despoiling yet another residential area. I think that the current firehall is misplaced and the lot on 13th selected because it was already owned. Rather than the very messy necessary process of expropriating the church land, it seems the simpler, more expedient and additive location would be the IGA mall. The firehall could be where the vape shop is (and front on Clements) and that row of commercial could have a second and third floor added for municipal and professional services and perhaps low cost residential as well. The owner would most likely be happy to enhance the value and profitability of this property and work with the town to accomplish mutual benefits.

More development along the frontage side of the lot would further establish this as the core commercial centre of Peachland leaving the old downtown for reconstruction as high end residential, boutique and restaurant development. Spreading out the business areas to dot the landscape just makes them inconvenient for patrons and a struggle for entrepreneurs. New Monaco’s ideas for a third commercial centre should be carefully controlled.

The current “downtown” will need major work of course, but it’s not complicated. This area is a world class location for low/ medium rise residential. Commercial services for both residents and visitors most likely should be a combination of eateries, boutiques, galleries and convenience outlets, along with the remaining historic buildings to enhance the lakeshore experience. Selling the existing wonderfully placed municipal property to this end should help

finance other public works.

A hidden jewel is the walkway along the creek and through Lambly Park. Heavily used, it connects to the mall via the underpass and could further connect towards the old town, extending down San Clemente, utilizing part of the road allowance. This would enhance the liveability of those lands and enable redevelopment to multi family residential, three-bedroom units. Why? Because, in addition to being too dispersed, Peachland businesses need more families with the kids who force more spending. We all know that us seniors don’t spend -- except on grandchildren.

Peachland is a beautiful place, in the summer, as nice as almost any place in the world. Our parks are jewels. I would encourage Council to envision firm guidance for new builds that construct a town that preserves our residential lakeshore and lakeview serenity, with nearby, but not dominating, a convenient, vibrant, and dense, business centre.

Robert Muller, Peachland

Editor’s Note: We have published this opinion piece for its thoughtful observations rather than as a reflection of editorial opinion. We share the writer’s hope it will stimulate debate

Letters to the editor of up to 200 words are always welcome.

Legal foundation of local taxing authorities questioned

Dear Editor

The August 7, 2025 BC Supreme Court decision in “Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General)” confirmed Aboriginal title can remain “un-extinguished even where private fee-simple lots exist” and found (with an 18-month suspension) that BC lacked lawful jurisdiction to have extinguished that title through historic grants. That ruling doesn’t just affect Richmond. It raises a serious question for all municipalities operating on unceded territory: What is the legal foundation of local taxing authorities?

If municipal authority exists only by “tradition” rather than competent jurisdiction, residents deserve clarity before the July 1st tax deadline.

Will the District of Peachland publish a lawful “tax escrow option” —so citizens can pay in good faith while jurisdiction is clarified—rather than risking improper collection?

At minimum, Council should issue a public legal statement explaining Peachland’s current authority to tax and enforce bylaws.

Nick Walsh, Peachland, BC

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• Reporting on council meetings and council decisions will shift to factual summaries. Any comments made by an elected official in support of a platform or candidate will, if reported, be balanced with counterpoint commentary.

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These policy provisions will also apply to the October general municipal election.

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

CANADA’S KINDEST COMMUNITY

How can we not win!?

After reviewing submissions from 804 Canadian Communities, Peachland was announced this week as one of 10 finalists in the search for Canada’s kindest community.

The annual event, sponsored by Coca Cola, awards $100,000 to a charity selected by the winning community. The winning community will be announced later this year.

Thanks to the many Peachlanders who made entries on behalf of our community. This entry was made by my wife, Allie.

Three volunteer created, community funded, non profit organizations, The Peachland Food Bank, Jerry Dober Breakfast, and Peachland Wellness Centre (PWC), show why Peachland BC, a small lakeside Okanagan town of 6400, is Canada’s kindest community.

THE PEACHLAND FOOD BANK has served Peachland for over four decades, since 1982, primarily under the leadership of its founder and long-time volunteer, Judy Bedford. Bedford often used her own money to stock shelves during the early years. In 2025, she was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for 44 years of community service, which includes her foundational work with the food bank.

The Peachland Food Bank

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helps local individuals and families by providing food assistance, ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food.

By 2025, demand for services grew significantly, with over 300 people depending on the food bank. In response, the Peachland Council increased its civic grant from the standard $1,000 to $6,000 to help meet this need. The food bank, volunteer led, operates as a registered Canadian charity, opening every Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month.

As a non-profit society, it relies on community support, consistently serving as a vital community resource, and acted as a lifeline during the pandemic for vulnerable populations including seniors and the immune-compromised.

THE JERRY DOBER SUNDAY BREAKFAST is a long-standing community tradition operated

by the PWC. It serves as a central hub for social fellowship and affordable dining for residents.

It was established in 2002 by Jerry Dober, a dedicated Peachland resident who recognized a need for affordable meals and community connection, particularly for those living alone.

The breakfast runs every second Sunday from Fall through Summer, 8-11:00 a.m. Breakfasts are held at the Peachland Community Centre Banquet Room.

A typical homestyle meal includes eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and juice. The cost is approximately $10 per person, with children under five eating for free.

Following Jerry Dober’s passing in 2009, he bequeathed funds in his will to ensure the breakfast tradition would continue.

THE PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE started in 2001, a grass roots, non-profit initiative to support Peachland residents facing health, aging, disabili-

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.

ty, or isolation challenges.

The PWC began with a $4,000 grant and a task force to develop a Health Resource Centre. The District of Peachland provided an old house in downtown Peachland, and volunteers created a comfortable, home-like setting for its launch.

PWC relies on community fundraising and volunteer support. It fosters a community where residents thrive, despite health, aging, disability, or isolation challenges. It provides support, education, and resources.

With the wide range of volunteer run free programs (accepting donations), social activities, fitness, specialized services like Adult Day Services for dependent adults, computer literacy, bereavement support, chair yoga, etc., the Wellness Centre, like the Jerry Dober Breakfast and Food Bank, clearly reflect a Peachland community regularly putting kindness into practice.••

St., Peachland

SERVICES AT 10 AM

Pastor: Ian McLean

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

Charities and nonprofit societies also benefit from thrift store

BARGAINS FROM PAGE 1

teer workforce to manage the various functions involved in making everything work.

The products on sale come from donations that people drop

off at the reception area by the storefront. “We are fortunate to have a steady stream of donations,” said Bargain Bin co-ordinator Brenda Timm. “We particularly welcome good quality used clothing, household items, books, games and children’s sports equipment. We are limited by space, so we can’t take large items like furniture, unfortunately, just small pieces.”

The wide scope of Bargain Bin operations is reflected in the many different volunteer roles which include receiving and sorting product, minor repairs, setting prices, product display, helping customers, dealing with sales, and keeping the store clean and fresh.

If products aren’t sold, they might be taken from display, stored for a while and re-displayed later. Or, they may be taken to a different organization better suited to their use, such as Restore or the Boys and Girls Club.

“Some items do end up as garbage,” said Linda Timm,” but we try very hard to find suitable homes for everything.”

The list of beneficiaries from sale proceeds is long and varied, most of them being charities and nonprofit societies, and some going to offset operating costs for use of the United Church basement space.

Bargain Bin volunteers are often involved in other fundraising events including two at the end of 2025. One of these was the Candy Cane Lane Christmas Market. That event raised $554 which was donated to the Peachland Food Bank, adding to the $1658 already contributed from other initiatives undertaken throughout the year.

The second event was a bake sale undertaken in collaboration with the Peachland Elementary School Parents Association. Designed to help fund the school library project, the bake sale yielded $2411, and many satisfied consumers!

So, if you are not already “engaged” with the Bargain Bin do think about becoming so by donating to it, buying from it, volunteering with it (you don’t need to be a church member) -- or like many, by doing all three of those things! ••

THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND 2026 LOCAL BY-ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the District of Peachland that nominations will be accepted for the following office, to be elected for the remainder of the four (4) year term ending in October 2026:

COUNCILLOR – ONE (1)

Nominations for the office of Councillor will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, mail or other delivery service:

DISTRICT OF PEACHLAND

5806 BEACH AVENUE

PEACHLAND, BC V0H 1X7

By fax to: 250-767-343

By email to: elections@peachland.ca

From: 9:00 AM JANUARY 27, 2026 To: 4:00 PM FEBRUARY 6, 2026

(Excluding statutory holidays and weekends)

Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 PM on FEBRUARY 13, 2026.

Nomination documents are available at the District of Peachland Municipal Office during regular office hours (Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) beginning January 7, 2026 to the close of the nomination period being 4:00 PM February 6, 2026.

Interested persons can also obtain information on the requirements and procedures for making nominations at the District of Peachland Website www.peachland.ca/government/elections

NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 4:00 PM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

• Canadian citizen;

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day March 14, 2026;

• Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and

• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN

PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

Councillor $5,398.92

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In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2026 local by-election, the following third-party advertising limits apply:

Directed Advertising Limit – $809.84

Cumulative Third-Party Advertising Limit - $161,967.47

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third-party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-8683 / Email: electionsbc@elections.bc.ca / Website: www.elections.bc.ca

For further information on the nomination process, please contact: Jennifer Sawatzky, Chief Election Officer: 250-767-3704 Karen Babin, Deputy Chief Election Officer: 250-767-3708

COMPANION PETS

Pet interaction: even a fish can offer rewards

As I type this, my 11 year old English mastiff and 7 yr old tuxedo cat, Phoebe, are snoozing on the couch behind me, whilst my 19 year old sweetie

WELLNESS

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Pixie, lays on her heating pad on a nearby lounge chair. Without these lovelies, my quiet apartment would feel very empty. Pets bring a special addition to our existence. And this is especially true for those who are living alone. Not everyone can have furry friends due to allergies, but even the responsibility and routine of caring for a fish has been shown to aid in the mental well being of folks.

Studies, such as those done at the University of California, had interesting findings in their research. Dogs, as pets, was especially significant. They found that having a dog as a companion decreased anxiety, depression, gave owners a sense of purpose, increased exercise of owner, which increased mobility and it also showed that it gave the owners a “push to better themselves.”

In addition, 60% of dog owners met the recommended weekly amount of exercise required which then had a ripple down affect on reducing types of cancers like breast, lung, prostate, colon and kidney cancers. It also impacted the management of long term diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s.

It goes without saying that loving your pet has other positive outcomes for you both. It releases mood boosting hormones such as oxytocin and serotonin. As providing for the pets creates routines, this companionship structures the

NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY

Tales of TIN CAN ALLEY days

The earliest effort made to preserve the valley’s fruit products came in the form of a small jam factory built in Peachland

This may have been the forerunner to the fruit canning in 1909.

The Dominion Canners had decided to start an operation, opening a canning plant in Peachland to put up local fruit.

A small pack, largely peaches, was put up that year.

lives of older adults who haven’t their jobs anymore or widows or widowers. An elder friend of mine lost her husband and shortly after adopted a puppy who gets her out walking 2-3 times a day.

In order to be alert and attentive to their pets needs, this can affect the owner’s self care and increase the potential for healthier habits. This, particularly in the act of taking dogs out and about, gives owners a social network as they meet others on walks. If they don’t require taking their pets out, just the interaction with their pets is emotionally supportive. And so, this can combat loneliness.

What if you can’t have a pet for the many reasons that restrict pet ownership. You can go out and meet other dogs, assist a friend with their pet care if they take a vacation, volunteer to walk someone’s dog when they are ill or injured, visit a farm, a shelter or if possible foster a cat in a short term commitment.

If you’re out and about, meet

and greet the dogs that you pass, with the owners permission, of course. You would be surprised how dogs get to know you and will perk up when they see you coming by for a pet. You both can benefit from the interaction on many levels.

Dawn Boys is a IAYT Yoga therapist, Ayurvedic counsellor, personal trainer, student counsellor and outdoor enthusiast.

Crime Stoppers program gets results

By larK SparKin

January is Crime Stoppers

Month and the Central Okana-

gan is pleased to join communities across Canada to celebrate its 39th annual observance, highlighting the important role Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers plays in fostering a safer community.

Crime Stoppers is a community-driven initiative that empowers residents to prevent and solve crimes by providing a safe and anonymous way to share information. This simple yet powerful concept has become an essential tool for local RCMP and law enforcement agencies.

In the Central Okanagan, Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in solving numerous cases, from property crimes to serious offences. The program’s success is a testament to the strong partnership between law enforcement, Central Okanagan communities and local media. These partnerships are essential in ensuring

that the program remains effective and responsive to the needs of the communities served.

Last year was a great success for Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers. Thanks to strong partnerships and community engagement, they received 1052 tips resulting in 73 arrests, approved 15 rewards totalling $5100 and recovered $25,000 in property. Outreach efforts focused on promoting fraud awareness among seniors and personal safety among youth across the region.

Since its inception, Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers has received over 34,000 tips, leading to over 3,000 arrests, paid over $200,000 of reward money to anonymous tipsters and recovered $94,000,000 worth of property, cash and illegal items.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community,” said Balzor Singh, President of the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers Society. “Every tip represents someone choosing to make a difference. Together, we’re building safer streets and stronger communities.”

Crime Stoppers guarantees complete anonymity for tipsters. Submit tips by calling 1-800-222-8477 or securely online at crimestoppers.net. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may receive a reward of up to $2,000.

The community can further support Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers by becoming members or making donations. Memberships and donations help sustain the program and fund rewards for anonymous tipsters. To become a member or donate, visit the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers website. Learn more at crimestoppers.net.••

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has the good fortune of many committed volunteers over the years and it has become a place where people come to have a home-cooked breakfast shared with family and friends.

BRANDON LANE

Road name of the week

The name of this lane reflects the strong connection between early Peachland and the town of Brandon, Manitoba. James Moore Robinson, the 1898 founder of Peachland, came from Brandon, where he had been the editor of The Brandon Times. As well, many of the earliest settlers to Peachland came from Brandon and nearby prairie towns. The name of this lane thus reflects the heritage of many of Peachland’s early residents.

Originally called Brandon Avenue, and running through to 5th Street, it was renamed as a “Lane” when the road was shortened as a result of the

building of the seniors’ residence, Sutherland Court, in the late 1990’s. Peachland’s oldest public building, the 1898 one-room schoolhouse, is located on Brandon Lane. It was a school only until 1908 when a bigger school was needed; this was built on Beach Avenue at 6th Street, the building that also stands to this day.

The original schoolhouse became the Anglican Church and remained so until 1991.

In 2002, it was reopened as the “Peachland Little Schoolhouse,” run by the Little Schoolhouse Society. It has been a popular venue for events and displays ever since.

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PEACHLAND ART GALLERY

Wed. to Sun. 10 AM-4 PM

New exhibit Jan. 24-Feb. 16

Peachland Art Group, Passion 4 Art, Art in Peachland

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Breakfast 9-11 AM

Wings or Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries

Meat Draw 3-5 PM

Kitchen open Thurs. to Sat 2-6 PM

PEACHLAND MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE

250-767-3441

Open Daily 10 AM-6 PM Train exhibit is operating

SUNDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

Pipe Band 10 AM-noon Mahjong 1-4 PM

PEACHLAND ART GALLERY

Wed. to Sun. 10 AM-4 PM

New exhibit Jan. 24-Feb. 16

Peachland Art Group, Passion 4 Art, Art in Peachland

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Pickleball 3.0-3.5 9-11 AM

Home Alone 9 AM-noon Pilates Fusion 11-noon

Pickleball 2.0-2.5 11:15AM-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1:30-3:30 PM

MONDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE 250-767-9133

50+ Fitness 8-9 AM

Variety Singers 9:30-11:30 AM

We Art Here 12 PM

Bridge 1-3:30 PM

OUR SPACE

Acrylic Painting With Wally Jan. 5-Feb 9 10 AM-2 PM Register peachlandarts.ca/workshops

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Indoor Walking 8-9 AM

Pickleball 2.5-3.0 9:15-11:15 AM

Spin, Weights, Core and More

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9:30-10:45 AM

Choose to Move 9:30-10:45 AM

Always Active 11 AM-12:30PM

Pickleball 3.0-3.5 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

Yin Yoga 1-3 PM

Pickleball 1.5-2.0 1:45-3:45PM

January Gym Orientation

(for members) 4-4:30 PM

Mini Kickers Girls 4:30-5:15 PM

Soccer Fundamentals Girls

5:15-6:15 PM

Zumba 5:30-6:30 PM

Pickleball Basics 6:30-8:15 PM

Pickleball All Play Drop-In

6:30-8:15 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

General Meeting 3 PM

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Adult Day Service 9 AM

Chair Yoga 10:30 AM

Ladies Social 1 PM

TUESDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM

Carpet Bowling 9:30-noon

AA 12-1 PM

Mahjong 1-4 PM

Passion 4 Art 1-4 PM

Line Dancing 4:30-5:30 PM

Cloggers 6-7 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Flow Yoga 9-10 AM

Learn to Play Pickleball

10:30-11:30 AM

Remedy Yoga 10:30-11:45 AM

Novice Pickleball 11:45 AM-12:45 PM

Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.7-4.0 1-3 PM

Senior Strength, Balance and Core

1:30-2:45 PM

Yoga for your Back 3:45-5:00 PM

Beginner Vinyasa Yoga 5:15-6:30 PM

Cycle Fusion 5:45-6:45 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Catch the King 5 PM

Darts 7 PM

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Unplug & Play Screen-free Activities

Drop In

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 11-noon

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

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

Dona Lea

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

Art In Peachland 9:30 AM-2:30 PM

Iron & Silk 11-12 AM

Ukelele 1-2:30 PM

OUR SPACE

Fundraiser for Glass Accessibility

Elevator Talent Showcase $20 6 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

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Unplug & Play Screen-free Activities Drop In

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

Chair Yoga 11-noon

Canasta 1-4 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

Spin, Core and Stretch 6:30-7:30 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Crib1-3 PM

Fish & Chips 2-6 PM

Double Shot 6-9 PM

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Unplug & Play Screen-free Activities Drop In

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.