Peachland Post March 20_2026

SEASON KICKS OFF Spring

signals the start of outdoor sports and activities P.6

Peachland POST

The week of March 20, 2026

WILDFIRE PREPARATIONS

BC Wildfire Service makes significant investments P.4

Peachland voters choose Ali Bani-Sadr in by-election

By Jeff McDonalD local JournalisM initiative reporter

In the end, it wasn’t close.

Ali Bani-Sadr won last Saturday’s District of Peachland by-election to fill the seat made vacant by the passing of Keith Thom in November.

The Peachland businessman received 355 votes, more than double George McFarlane’s 174. Eric Hall got 164 votes, Nick Walsh 118 and Chris Richardson 54.

It’s Bani-Sadr’s first foray into politics. Speaking to the

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BY-ELECTION RESULTS

And the winner is...

Peachland Post, he said various factors led him to run, including being urged to by Peachlanders, the fact that he is already volunteering on the Peachland Wellness Centre board, and a desire to make Peachland a better place.

“I’ve been very fortunate to be involved in many parts of this community and whether it’s through volunteering, supporting local initiatives or working on local businesses, when the opportunity

came, I just saw it as another way to give back and to help contribute to the future of this town. It seemed to be the right thing to do and the right time for me,” he said.

Bani-Sadr moved to Peachland three years ago after almost 40 years working in the auto industry in North and West Vancouver, including owning a car dealership for 19 years.

His mother is French, his father Iranian. He was born and

raised in Paris and lived briefly in Iran before the 1979 revolution led him to North America. He completed automotive studies in Detroit before settling in the Lower Mainland. After many vacations in the Okanagan and after “life circumstances changed”, he and his partner came to Peachland, where he launched Simplified Tech, an IT service business.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Two New Pickleball Courts in Lambly Park

Mayor Patrick Van Minsel announced that the Request for Proposal process recently undertaken for the building of two new pickleball courts in Lambly Park was successful with the response indicating the project could proceed within budget.

Construction of two courts will begin this spring adjacent to the two current pickleball courts. The Peachland Pickleball Society will contribute to the project with soundproofing installations to minimize impacts to adjacent property owners.

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Duplexes

At its meeting on March 19, Council provided input into a Zoning Bylaw Amendment intended to re-establish the underlying zoning for party wall subdivisions in Peachland’s R1 Zone (Low Density Residential) and RM2 Zone (Multi unit Infill Residential).

Council gave first three readings to the bylaw which will be scheduled for adoption following approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

Small Lot Residential

Council further endorsed a new R2 Zone (Small Lot Residential), a proposed draft zone intended to facilitate smaller residential lot subdivisions.

Fortis cuts gas rate

Fortis BC has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to decrease the cost of gas for its customers from $2.230 to $1.660 per gigajoule (GJ) as of April 1.

The average residential gas customer will see a decrease to their bill of about $4.15 per month, based on consumption of about 7.5 GJ per month.

Individual bills will vary based on use. This decrease is largely due to the warmer than normal weather experienced in recent months across the Pacific Northwest region

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ARTS SCENE

Peachland’s Little Schoolhouse in need of volunteer board members

In the latest Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) newsletter, Chris Byrd asks the question: “Anyone seen the yellow flowers on Drought Hill yet - the harbingers of spring, the arrowleaf balsamroot, our Okanagan sunflowers?”“Perhaps” he adds “I’m living in anticipation, and it’s a bit early, but they’ll soon be out - have patience!

We will, and our thanks to Chris, for providing this window into PCAC newsletter content

The next Talent Showcase in Our SPACE is on on March 26 at 6 pm. This spring concert follows the January concert, which featured the Farmhouse Kitchen Collective Celtic ensemble. Several musicians (of various ages) will perform classical, jazz, pop, and folk on piano, guitar, and vocals, and there’ll even be some comedy!

One feature is Nicole Kraft, who performs the jazz vocals of Peggy Lee, a brilliant act! Wow!!! Tickets are $8 for members, $10 for non-members, and $5 for children 12 and under and are available at the door and via Peachlandarts.ca website.

They are hands-on, two-hour classes that cost $5 per session and include all materials.

Held on Saturdays, Sundays,

or Mondays, there’ll be approximately 3 to 4 sessions per month, with morning sessions from 11 am to 1 pm and afternoon sessions from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The flexible format allows students to fit the classes into their schedules.

Instructor Shauna McKenney will show you how to select patterns and, by using recycled scraps of glass and particular cutting and placing methods, create your unique piece of stained glass art. Transform “waste” into wonder. ‘Trash’ into beauty! Sign up by emailing itsinmynatureglassworks@gmail.com. •••

Many Peachlanders may remember the 1898 Peachland Little Schoolhouse in 2000 at the turn of the century - its dilapidation - the badly warped floor, crumbling, stained plaster walls, peeling paint, a front door moved to one side (in stead of its original position in the middle ) because the pastor of St. Margaret’s needed an office when that was their church for several years - how it was saved from a town councillor who wanted to set the building alight with a match.

Instead, the building was raised on a solid foundation and restored with wheelchair accessibility, a new cupola (constructed by students at the local middle school), and charming terrace and garden.

A board with society status was formed, allowing the building to become self-sustaining. It now provides an ideal community arena for social groups to gather for a variety of activities.

Yet, because it is entirely self-governed and financed, it needs to be maintained an nually - and there’s the rub!

Two years after the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Peachland Little Schoolhouse, the current society’s board real izes that, in 2026, there will not

be enough board members to maintain its status as a society. Three board members are required. While they have a list of volunteers who signed up at the 2025 Volunteer Fair and are happy to help with odd jobs, the board is crying out for some souls who will commit to serving on the board of directors. Although currently lacking board members, they are rich in spirit, and the remaining three have much more to accomplish for this admired, historic spot in Peachland. Will you add your voice by becoming a board member? They are desperate! If so, email Linda Norden at linda. norden@gmail.com for more information about the position.

next exhibition, Hecklers which runs from April 11 to May 16. They are asking for artists’ interpretations (in any medium, including video or film) of their past or present experiences of being heckled or made fun of in a critical, demeaning way.

Many of us have experienced the humiliation of being heckled in public at some time. It can be humiliating, but sometimes uplifting if one retaliates with a strong, positive counter-reply.

Have you had such a moment in your life that you might express through an art form? For more information visit lakecountryartgallery.ca

Christopher Byrd is the editor of the Peachland Community

IN LOVING MEMORY b

PENICH,

Catherine Anne September 26, 1954~February 20, 2026

It is with profound love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Anne Penich, who left this world surrounded by love. Catherine passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and unconditional love that will continue to live on through her family and all whose lives she touched.

Catherine was a devoted and loving mother to her three sons, Jesse, Jordon, and Dalton Penich, and a cherished grandmother to Annika, Parker, Lilly, and Skylar Penich, who brought immense joy and pride to her life.

She was born in London, Ontario to her loving parents, Mary and Don Seymour. The youngest of five children, Catherine grew up surrounded by strong family bonds that shaped the caring and generous woman she became. She shared an immense and unbreakable bond with her sister Carole Seymour, a relationship filled with love, loyalty, and lifelong connection. She deeply adored  Carole’s son Jeffery Bushell, his wife Sam and their children, Cooper, Olivia and Lennox. She shared love with her brothers and their children Barry Seymour (deceased), his daughter Jody; Dave Seymour and his son Davie, and daughter Jennifer; and Don Seymour; all of whom she shared a lifetime of family memories.

After falling in love, Catherine followed her heart west to the Okanagan Valley, where she knew she wanted to raise her own family. She soon found her true home in Peachland, British Columbia, a place she deeply loved. There, she built a successful life of her own, raising a wonderful family and dedicating herself wholeheartedly to being a devoted mother. She gave her three sons the life she had always dreamed of for them, filled with love, stability, laughter, and care.

Catherine will always be remembered as a fun-loving, generous, and deeply caring mother, family member, and friend. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love will live on in spirit and in our memories forever.

A celebration of Catherine’s life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her beloved home in Peachland.

All who wish to pay their respects and honour her life are warmly welcome. For more information about the celebration and to RSVP please call or text 250-808-8717.

To share condolences with the family, please visit www.providencefuneralhomes.com

WILDFIRE PREPARATIONS

Province preparing for 2026 wildfire season

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has invested in additional training, technology and equipment to better protect people and communities during the 2026 wildfire season.

“The threat of wildfire continues to grow and evolve, but so too does the BC Wildfire Service,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “We’re making the investments needed to ensure BCWS is ready for whatever may come this wildfire season, through year-round positions, expanded technology and a new equipment depot in Prince George, all to keep people and communities safe throughout British Columbia.”

In anticipation of the 2026 wildfire season, BCWS:

• invested $14 million to expand BCWS’s on-the-ground fire-

fighting equipment, such as trucks and camp infrastructure

• acquired 10 additional Type 2 structure-protection units, which are trailers containing equipment such as pumps, hoses, sprinklers and water-delivery attachments for structure protection and defence, to protect communities

• purchased mechanical assets, such as pumps, saws and safety equipment

Additionally in 2026, there are long-term contracts in place for:

• seven medium helicopters

• four intermediate helicopters

• three rappel medium helicopters

• four heavy helicopters

• two parattack jumpships

In 2025, BCWS doubled the size of its night-vision-capable fleet to four helicopters and trained more flight officers to

support night operations. This fleet completed 260 missions in 2025, including for wildfire detection, reconnaissance and water delivery, and will continue to be utilized for night missions in 2026.

Multi-year investments in predictive tools and technology,

such as enhanced wildfire camera networks and advanced fire-behaviour prediction systems, have led to early detection of wildfires.

Additionally, BCWS has added camp infrastructure that provides versatility in deployment and increases camp capabilities.

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MUSINGS

How to burn 1000 calories? Leave the pizza in the oven.

A man was delighted when he walked into his house and discovered that someone had stolen all of his lamps.

Where did Napoleon keep his armies? In his sleevies.

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THANKS TO ALL

In a by-election where there is only one vacant seat there can be only one winner

Our congratulations to Ali Bani-Sadr for winning the race to fill the council seat vacated by the passing of Councillor Thom. And, our thanks to the other candidates who made the decision to offer us their services but were not successful. There will of course be another opportunity for unsuccessful candidates to throw their hat in the ring once again in October, when all council seats will be up for grabs in the General municipal election. That leaves them seven months for self interrogation: Did my campaign platform not resonate with voters? Did I not explain it well enough? Could I have worked harder? What mistakes did I make? What have I learned? Along with these process

questions comes one that is particularly relevant. Am I willing to do this all over again? This one is tough for the “unsuccessful” involving, as it does many considerations, including:

RESOLVE: Running and not being elected can be a blow to the ego. Inevitably it carries with it the feeling of having failed and of being rejected. The internal voice asks: do I have the wherewithal to risk rejection another time? We hope that you do.

STRESS: For a busy candidate running for office requires considerable additional work involving planning, organizing, gaining support, attending meetings, developing a campaign plan, preparing for and taking part in debate at meetings and

POLICY MATTERS

Keith Fielding

at All Candidates’ sessions. “Do I need that?” says the voice.

COST: A successful campaign, however frugal, requires expenditure on, for example, printing and distributing campaign material, purchasing election signs, buying advertising space, hosting gatherings, and who knows, getting a haircut or a new pair of shoes! At the municipal level none of

these are tax deductible expenses.

ATTITUDE: Depending on their forgiveness level, unsuccessful candidates may be left wishing misfortune on the entire electorate for their ignorance, ingratitude, and stupidity in electing someone else! So, “why should I bother?”

Well, speaking to the unsuccessful, let’s hope that you do bother. And let’s hope that you get the support you might need to take your chances alongside those who have kept their powder dry waiting for the October big one. Brave souls all.

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

SEASON KICKS OFF

Spring sports season right around the corner

Community fields and courts are springing to life once again, marking the return of another season of recreation.

SOCCER

Youth soccer registration for the Spring season (April 4 - June 21) closes this week, with over 60 Peachland boys and girls signed up already. Games and practices will take place at our new field at Turner Park. I, along with Peachland Parks and Penticton Parks, will be marking and lining the fields for both soccer and softball.

LOCAL COMMUNITY SPORTS

There is an opportunity at both Cousins Park and Turner Park to install permanent lines along the 1st base line and foul line, and 3rd base line and foul line, for both fields. This will save a significant amount of time and money in weekly field preparation for both softball and soccer

games. The outfield perimeter foul lines for softball can also serve as the end lines for soccer.

SOFTBALL

Field scheduling is underway through the Recreation Dept. for Peachland’s two senior slopitch teams, the ten-team adult Peachland slo-pitch league, and the new fast-pitch women’s softball team, the Peachland Thunder, starting up in April.

PICKLEBALL

Peachland will soon see two new outdoor Pickleball courts. A contractor was selected following a recent Request for Proposal process. As stated in a recent announcement from Mayor and District, the courts will be constructed at Lambly Park this summer, next to the two existing courts. The new courts use only 73 lineal feet of the 450 linear feet of greenspace at Lambly Park, from the existing courts north to the pedestrian overpass, leaving the majority of greenspace untouched. This new install will not require removal of any mature trees and will not interfere with any of the existing exercise stations in this area. Parking at the end of the IGA Plaza parking lot for pickleball has also been negotiated.

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

The funding source for the new courts was $200K of the $2.7M “Growing Community Fund” received from a Provincial

by-election in Peachland. Ali has been a dedicated volunteer coach for Peachland Youth soccer for years and is committed to

government grant in 2023 to support infrastructure and amenity projects. No municipal tax money or tax increases are being used to fund the new courts.

The Peachland Pickleball Society (a non-profit group) is busy fundraising to purchase sound barriers for the new courts. A fundraiser dinner dance labelled “Rally for the Courts” will be held on Friday, April 24th at the Peachland Legion. Tickets are $35 but are selling out fast. Contact me if interested in supporting this.

Another session of “Pickleball Basics” wrapped up at the Community Centre, which, thanks to volunteers, adds 24 new players to Peachland’s 300 strong pickleball community.

COUNCIL

Finally, sending congratulations to Ali Bani-Sadr, my friend and co-coach in Peachland Youth Soccer, for winning the recent

supporting local programs.

Ali was instrumental in The Peachland Wellness Centre offering the Youth Activity Grant, allowing Peachland families with limited means to have their children’s soccer fees subsidized.

There is a big difference between complaining on Facebook that there is nothing for Peachland kids to do and, instead, getting out and actually making a positive difference for the Peachland kids by coaching them in sports and giving them something to do.

I know Ali to be a good man and am confident he will serve the town well.

Randey Brophy has coached youth soccer and baseball for 32 years. He spearheaded the drive for Turner Park to be redeveloped as a multi-use field in 2022 and formed the Peachland Youth Soccer club in 2023. He also manages and plays on a Peachland seniors slo-pitch team.

BY-ELECTION RESULTS

Bani-Sadr intends to build on the current council agenda

BY-ELECTION FROM PAGE 1

And now Bani-Sadr is on Peachland council, at least until the October 2026 general municipal election. Asked about the biggest issues facing the district, he said he wants to support what council is already doing. He also mentioned responsible growth while listing the assets Peachland already has but needs to leverage.

“Peachland has incredible potential. We’ve got these beautiful natural assets. We’ve got growing tourism. So we really need to make thoughtful decisions and support this responsible growth. I know that there are many issues, so the beautification of downtown is one. The sewage system is another one. So all of those are items that we need to get addressed. There are already quite a few items on the agenda that the council is doing excellent work with. So I think at this moment I want to dedicate my energy to just doing what is already on the agenda.”

Regarding the downtown revitalization plan, Bani-Sadr said extensive community input has led to a comprehensive plan which will yield a better downtown, but he also said the plan’s implementation and success will be up to property and business owners.

“I find that it’s quite comprehensive. I think that they have listened to the community. Now what remains to be seen is whether or not the property owners, whose job will be to implement that scope, are willing to adopt it. They’re going to have to foot that bill, so they will need to be the ones that are going to have to accept the scope and exercise it. I think it will definitely add to what our downtown is,” he said.

Peachland’s homes not connected to the sewage system are an expensive problem that

needs to be solved, said Bani-Sadr. He pointed to matching grants from the Okanagan Basin Water Board, and provincial and federal governments as the step-by-step path forward.

Moving away from septic is a better way to manage waste, he said, but he also noted individual homeowners will need to bear the cost of connecting to an expanded system when complete.

“It’s one thing to get the sewer system to the streets, but it’s going to be up to the owners to actually connect to them. If it happens, from what I understand, there will be an allowance for a one-year grace period to hold off, but after that they will have to connect because we’re not going to incur the cost and have nobody take it. You can’t have that,” said Bani-Sadr.

When asked about council deliberations that could lead to lower development cost charges (DCCs), Bani-Sadr said he is in favour of Peachland council being developer-friendly and that DCCs are in line with other communities.

“A lowering of the development costs will go a long way to attract potential suitors and be a clear message that we are open to business. The need to bring money from the outside is obvious and we can encourage that by making it easy for new projects to come to Peachland,” he said.

Bani-Sadr said he became aware on the campaign trail of a perception that it’s not easy to do business with the District of Peachland. He doesn’t accept it and said it needs to change. “Apparently they have a reputation that they’re not easy to do business with, and that projects come to Peachland and they stall and that Peachland is not business friendly. We’ve got to get rid of that. I don’t believe that Peachland is not willing to bring in business,” he said.

Peachland’s proposed 3.8 per cent property tax increase for 2026 is “reasonable and fair”, Bani-Sadr said, and while no one wants higher taxes, he said the assets Peachlanders love need to be maintained. The tax base is small, but costs don’t go down, he said.

“We’ve got to accommodate the inflation rate every year, so we know that everything from year to year is going to go up. We

want things we want, a beautiful area, a clean place, we want all of that. There’s going to be some growth through the projects that are going to go up with New Monaco and other multi-housing projects going on, but that’s not going to be immediately. We can’t have things without having the money and we need to have the money,” he said.••

PEACHLAND UNITED CHURCH

Invites you to their:

• Palm Sunday Service: Sunday, March 29 – 10 am

• Easter Sunday Service: Sunday, April 5 – 10 am 4421 4th St., Peachland 250-767-1155

All are welcome!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

People experiencing loss find support in local group

Attending the Peachland Wellness Centre’s Love, Loss & Grief group a couple of weeks ago gave me insight into the benefits of having this support system in place for those living with grief.

The members included men and women of all ages who are experiencing varying degrees of loss, both short and long term.

The group has been generously given the use of the Peachland United Church Hall, and is facilitated by several experienced leaders.

Understanding: “what happens here, stays here.” This establishes a sense of security which makes the members feel safe to share and be respected by their peers.

As the group gathers with refreshments, they open the session with a Statement of

As all grievers know, the path is not linear. The process doesn’t have a simple structure and instead can evolve and escalate throughout one’s life. Individuals can always come back when they feel that there is more going on that needs reconciliation or support in this safe space. There’s a freedom to come and go and be held in the room when the outside world gets challenging.

Some of the comments about the group’s benefits were that

they could “have a good cry”, and one gentleman said that “after my first visit here, I felt better.”

Another member announced that “here people accept the crying” and “we need commonality.” In addition, one added that “there’s no judgement here.”

has held a Bereavement Group since 2001, and this is a new version of it, with a new name of Love, Loss & Grief. They will be celebrating their One Year Anniversary this April by hosting an open house and a NEW time on Tuesday April 7 from 4:30-6 p.m.

Beyond the meetings, members said that often well meaning people in their lives aren’t able to support them or listen. They often say things that can be more hurtful and often inappropriate.

The group members can let that out in the room and

This new time, and open house, will also now offer drop ins for those who would like to attend but don’t want to commit to the group’s regular eight-week set of sessions. Even with drop in, the group will be structured in confidentiality and verbal agreements will be stressed.

The facilitators also offer themed topics some weeks and offer resources, which they also call an information exchange, that can help the participants to navigate their personal journey. Here they gain wisdom that can develop healthier psychological and physiological tools to move through the stages of grief.

If you or someone that you know is needing support in managing the grieving process, please contact the Peachland Wellness Centre for more information.

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

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NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY! by

RICHARD SMITH

The Harrington

home on Victoria Street

This home was built about 1910.

Reynolds Harrington owned a fleet of schooners in Sydney, Nova Scotia and thought he would prosper by moving to the new frontier of the Okanagan and starting a fruit farm.

He was very involved with the Baptist Church and served the town as Mayor for four terms and Alderman (councillor) for four terms.

His daughter, Alice Harrington was one of the first teachers in the new school built in 1908. She taught there in 1910.

CROSSWORD SUDOKU

the grid so that every column, every row & every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Codeword 5

Across Mishap (8) Soft or soggy mass (4)

(5) Voter (7)

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Generally; in summary (7)

Flat surface (5)

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Situated within a building (6)

Made fun of playfully (6)

Remains of a fire (5)

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Long-lasting and recurrent (7) Type of bill (7)

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Wordsearch 5

Keyword:

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(6) Extreme (5)

Upright; vertical (13)

Re-emergence (12)

(13) Re-emergence (12)

Type of quarry (7)

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ROAD NAME OF THE WEEK

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One of the most attractively-named roads in Peachland is Bonnie Lane, a short road off to the right that will have been noticed by many a motorist driving down Princeton Avenue towards Peachland. The road is named for Bonnie Mae MacKinnon, the only daughter of Archie and Madeline MacKinnon whose family has been a presence in Peachland since about 1907. The road was created when the MacKinnon orchard property at Lipsett Avenue was sold, subdivided and

developed. Bonnie was born in 1954 and became a remarkable young woman. In 1971 she was chosen as Peachland’s May Queen. Bonnie loved horses and at the age of 20 became a certified riding instructor. In 1978 she married Rod Lewis and thereafter they ranched together, first in Westbank and then, from 1982 until 2005, in Keremeos.

Sadly, Bonnie passed away in 2010 at the young age of 56. To this day, she remains the only teenager after whom a Peachland road has been named.

POST EVENTS

We invite you to post your group’s meeting times.

Registration may be required. Please contact the organization for more details.

SATURDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE 250-767-9133

Carpet Bowling 9:30 AM-noon

PEACHLAND LEGION 250-767-9404

Tues. to Sun. opens at noon

Kitchen Opens Tuesday to Sunday at noon

Sat. Meat Draw 50/50 3 PM

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Learn about racism speaker series 10 AM

Spring Break Crafts 2 PM register

PEACHLAND MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE 250-767-3441

Open Daily 10 AM-6 PM Train exhibit is operating

SUNDAY

50+ ACTIVITY CENTRE

Irish Dancers all day

OUR SPACE

Scrappy Birds Stained Glass Workshop 10AM—2PM Register okfolkschool.ca

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Pickleball 3.0-3.5 9-11 AM

Pilates Fusion 11-noon

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

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

PEACHLAND LEGION

Kelly Belanger 3-6 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 PM

Tae Kwon Do 5:30-7:30 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Indoor Walking 8-9 AM

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

Spin, Weights, Core & More

9:30-10:45 AM

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

Pickleball

1.5-2.0 1:45-3:45 PM

Zumba 5:30-6:30 PM

Fitness Blast 6:15-7:00 PM

Spin, Core & Stretch 6:30-7:30 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

Events listings are free to non-profit and community groups. Submit by Friday, 3 PM for publication the following Friday at info@peachlandpost.org

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 6-6:45 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Flow Yoga 9-10 AM

Remedy Yoga 10:30-11:45AM

Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.7-4.0 1-3PM

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 WELLNESS CENTRE

Tax Program 9 AM

Ladies Cards 10:30 AM

Men’s Coffee 1 PM

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

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

PEACHLAND WHEEL NUTS

A&W 4-6 PM

WEDNESDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

50+ Fitness 9-10 AM

Chair Yoga 11-noon

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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 Drop-In 3.0+

11:20AM-1:30PM

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

Wall Hanging Trinket Shelf 5:00-7:00 PM

Yoga and Beyond 5:15-6:15 PM

Pickleball 4.0+ 6:30-8:30 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Karaoke 3-6 PM Dona-Lea

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 10 AM-2 PM

Iron & Silk 11-12 AM

Ukelele 1-2:30 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

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

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

Pickleball 3.5-3.75

10:30AM-12:30 PM

Yoga Strength 11 AM-12:15 PM

Functional Flow Pilates

6:45-7:45 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Meat Draw 50/50 3 PM

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Adult Day Service 9 AM

FRIDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

50+ Fitness 1-10 AM

Coffee Bean 10:15-noon

Chair Yoga 11-noon

Canasta 1-4 PM

Potluck 5:30-8:00 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

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

Pickleball Drop-In (All Play) 2:45-4:30 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Crib 1-3 PM

John & Barstool Outlaws 6-9 PM

For information on more programs at Peachland Community Centre search on-line at peachland.ca/recguide or phone 250-767-2133.

Bridge 1-3:30 PM

Zumba Gold 1-2 PM

Tae Kwon Do 5:30-7:30 PM

PEACHLAND ART GALLERY

Wed.-Sun. 10 AM-4 PM

Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1-3 PM

Volleyball & Badminton 5-6 PM

Spanish for Adventures 5-6:30 PM

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

5878 Beach Avenue.

Our volunteer O ce Manager, Bev Andrews, is usually there from 8.00 am until noon on Wednesdays and ursdays and will be pleased to chat, answer your questions, and maybe even o er you a cup of co ee.

Better not count on the co

though, it may be a busy time!