Peachland Post May 22 FINAL

CLASSIC CARS The annual Peachland show was again hugely successful P.9

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HAPPY PLACE The visit of a long-time friend triggers a wave of nostalgia P.6

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

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

Downtown Revitalization (DRIS) project moves forward despite council concerns

ABy Keith Fielding

“trust the process” argument by mayor and staff appeared to have satisfied some councillors that their concerns about the DRIS vision plan, presented to them at last week’s council meeting, would be addressed later and should not hold up moving forward to the next stage of the project.

However, that was not the case for Councillor Brophy, who was the lone dissenting vote in council’s 6-1 decision to receive the concept plan as presented and move on to the preparation of necessary Official Community Plan (OCP) changes, bylaw amendments, and the drafting of design guidelines.

“This doesn’t do it for me,” said Councillor Brophey, referring to the DRIS vision material provided to council and presented by Urban Systems consultant, Daniel Sturgeon. “I’m not in support of

moving to five storey buildings close to Beach Avenue. We have excellent views and we have to protect them. I can’t support this.”

“I’m a visual person,” said Councillor Terry Condon. “What I’m looking for are

illustrations that will clarify what these words mean, and they are not here,” he said.

Councillor Collins agreed there was work to do but said, “Visual clarity will come with design guidelines; we have to move on

to the next stage.” That sentiment was echoed by Councillor Ali Bani Sadr, who said, “I’m also a visual person, but it’s a very good launch pad and there’s enough detail here to keep me excited.”

Councillor Glasman sought clarification as to what was considered historical and why 5th and 6th Streets were included in the downtown plan when there are new seniors housing buildings there. “There is no intention to revitalize new buildings,” said Director of Planning, Darren Schaal, “but we do need to look comprehensively at the whole area.” Referring to historical character, Schaal said, “We have no officially designated heritage buildings but we have looked at how other places such as Fort Langley and Richmond have been able to preserve historical character. How we do it will be

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2025 Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards presentation

2025 Spirit of Peachland award winners celebrated

Mayor and Council proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Spirit of Peachland Awards at a well organized, fast moving celebration on Wednesday, May 13, at the Peachland Community Centre. The District of Peachland documented the occasion and provided a summary of award winners, as follows:

2025 Awards Recipients:

• Citizen of the Year: Carol White

For more than a decade of work supporting local seniors with the Peachland District and Retirement Society and the 50+ Activity Centre.

• Youth Citizen of the Year: Alexis L’Hirondelle

An inspiring young leader showing outstanding community spirit through volunteerism, ambassador programs and exceptional customer service within the community.

• Mayor’s Award of Merit: The Peachland Lions Club

For decades of community service including fundraising and supporting countless community events.

• Councillors’ Award of Merit: Dagmar White

The founder of Peachland’s Dream Team, she contributes to everything from environmental advocacy to community celebrations with enthusiasm and kindness.

• Unsung Hero: Brian Dodd

• Lifetime Service:

• Evie Swanstrom (15 years)

• Anne Bykowsky (15 years)

• Peachland Rotary Club (28 years)

• Excellence in Habitat Protection: Peachland Fire Department

• Excellence in Volunteerism: Cors Verhage

• Excellence in Community Spirit: Daniela Evans

• Excellence in Health Promotion: Carla Miller

• Excellence in Sports & Recreation: Easton Christianson

• Excellence in Youth Leadership: Mateya Labrecque

• Excellence in Community Inclusion: Susan Vannoortwyk

• Excellence in Community Collaboration: Barb O’Pinko

“These awards celebrate the people who make Peachland more than just a beautiful place -- they make it a true community,” said Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. “Whether through volunteerism, leadership, kindness, or quiet acts of service, each of this year’s recipients has made a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We are incredibly fortunate to have so many people who care deeply about this community and work every day to make it stronger, more welcoming, and more connected.”

2025 Wedding Anniversaries celebrated:

• Dr. Murray and Sharon Trussler (60th)

• William and Susan Vannoortwyk (50th)

• Maureen & Doug Forrest (50th)

• Ian & Lenore McLean (50th)

WATER PROTECTION

BCTS and Gorman Brothers in our watershed

It was a memorable Peachland committee of the whole on May 12. The audience filled the council chamber chairs with standing room only, and people turned away to watch it online. Unfortunately they would discover that the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) visuals of their PDF presentation were not broadcast, so the maps and their interpretations were not available. Representatives from BCTS and Gorman Brothers described their activities in our watershed and then councillors asked questions. None could be taken from the audience. In the audience were First Nation representatives Chris and Brody Armstrong, Corrie Derrikson, and venerable elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes. Unfortunately, they were not acknowledged.

Councillor Dave Collins began by saying that he was part of a small delegation that met with Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar. They had concerns for the health of the watershed and cut blocks GL 007, 008, and 009 which are proposed for logging by BCTS. They spoke of potential “hydrological impacts these cut blocks could have on the slope above Glen Lake which flows into Greata Creek, which flows into Peachland Creek, which flows into our water treatment plant.”

NATURAL WONDER

“We highlighted how we’re responsible for drinking water for 6400 residents, and that our reservoir is historically low and the quality of the water flowing into the plant is poor, as evidenced by the $140,000 a year on polyaluminum chloride that we spent to coagulate the sediment out of the water.”

BCTS said they had not visited the site and right now it is a paper plan. Foresters will enter the areas for field verification and determine what is growing there. Operations plans will be developed, contractors will go out and do the work. BCTS says they monitor all steps in the operation.

There is concern that old growth trees will be removed.

Mayor Van Minsel asked for the definition of old growth.

“I’m not 100% sure,” was the initial response. There were snickers from the gallery. “For

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The impacts of logging on the health of Peachland’s watershed were a topic of discussion at a recent committee of the whole.

Montane spruce it could be greater than 140 years, with specific height and diameters.”

Gorman Brothers works with WFN and others to develop operation plans. For the past five years it has been their practice in 45 year old stands to remove 40% of the forest volume and leave the biggest and healthiest. This is best for hydrology, fire control, light, and animals.

The small ones are taken, allowing the larger ones to grow. They avoid leaving too much fuel on the ground. But each site looks different. Big veteran trees that survived fires are kept, with surrounding trees for protection. They do hydrologic and terrain assessments to avoid landscape disturbances.

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After the meeting, I listened to Taryn Skalbania, of the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance, being interviewed by a Penticton Herald reporter.

“We would like to see ‘water first’ as the main priority in the province. We need to save our forests, not remove them. We need them for tourism, for recreation, for foraging, for hunting, for fishing. To cut down trees for money, while increasing flooding and wildfires and sedimentation that ends up in our drinking water is wrong.”

Judy Wyper lives in Peachland and is a member of the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and the South Okanagan Council of Canadians.

BRIEFS

The District is hosting its 4th Open House and BBQ on Wednesday June 10 from 4-7 pm at the Community Centre.

This is a family affair and attendees can expect draw prizes,

giveaways, kids activities and the opportunity to be informed about District priorities via notice boards and an address by the mayor at 5:30 pm.

As this event will likely count as a public consultation Open House, those concerned to engage in civic affairs and express opinions should be sure to attend.

by RICHARD SMITH

1950’s Legion building NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY!

This is what the Legion used to look like in the mid 1950’s. It used to be the Orange Hall on the hillside behind, but it was much more prominent in the present location, facing the cenotaph, which was located in the middle of the 2nd Street boulevard. Horses were used to skid the entire building to this location. In later years the cenotaph was lifted over Beach Avenue and established in its present location. In those days there were six houses at the end of the street for Greata Ranch workers, one partly visible on right.

With over a decade of leadership in senior living and long-term care, Dan has helped advance a dementia-friendly future for seniors and families. He has taught gerontology at Simon Fraser University and British Columbia Institute of Technology and served as a national surveyor with Accreditation Canada.

A Fellow of the Canadian College of Health Leaders, he has served on the boards of the Global Ageing Network and International Federation on Ageing, and holds degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of North Texas Center for Studies in Aging.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Logging in our watershed: Questions remain

Dear Editor, I attended the Council Meeting on the projected logging in our Peachland Watershed. There was a large presence of concerned residents which sent a strong message. Two Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) from B.C. Timber Sales and two RPFs from Gorman Brothers Lumber spoke about their involvement in our watershed.

BCTS has Cut Blocks 007/008/009 but the size of the area being logged may change. Old growth logging involves anything greater than 140 years. I wonder what % of old growth will be logged on each cut block. Is it being selectively logged or ?

Who conducts assessments?

Who monitors the contractor? How many years will they log in

that area? What about post-harvest initiatives, results of risk assessments? Will all pertinent information be passed onto Peachland Council then onto the residents of Peachland? Communication to residents is key.

A member of council spoke regarding a drone view of Cut Blocks 004/005 in our watershed that appeared to be clear cut logged -the map of Glen Lake area handed out by Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance shows the various cut blocks. When was this logging done, was it re-planted?

Mayor and Council asked some pertinent questions and the Mayor said, “We will protect our watershed.” We need to ensure the residents and Peachland Council approve of the activities conducted within our Peachland Watershed.

Bev Andrews, Concerned Citizen, Peachland

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MUSINGS

I wasn’t originally going to get a brain transplant, but then I changed my mind

Which country’s capital has the fastest-growing population? Ireland. Every day it’s Dublin.

My ex-wife still misses me. But her aim is starting to improve

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GRATEFUL

Volunteers are the heart and wealth of Peachland Post

With the 2025 civic awards now distributed and all those deserving recipients recognized, we are reminded of the importance volunteers make to our quality of life in Peachland. If volunteer time was paid for at minimum wage, payroll costs would doubtless reach into the millions.

Let’s illustrate that by taking a peek into the production of Peachland Post and in doing so take this opportunity to thank our volunteers one and all -- without them we could not function.

First we have regular columnists, all of them unpaid and each providing in their specialty area a steady stream of content, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. For example, in this edition we have articles researched and

written

by Judy Wyper, Teresa Triggiano, and Eric Hall. Each of them can be counted on to produce their article well written, on time and to an exact word count, minimizing the time needed for editorial review and approval, as well as providing information we believe will interest readers.

On the alternating cycle we have Dawn Boys writing on health and fitness issues, and Randey Brophy writing about local sports, each of them doing so with the same regularity, reliability and quality as their counterparts.

And let’s not forget Richard Smith who brings us Know History, Don Wigfield who provides us with the Road Name of the week, Megan Gooder who contributes Good Gardening and Martha and Lou (recipe of the month).

POLICY MATTERS

Keith Fielding

We also have guest contributors such as Janice Liebe and Chris Byrd and the communications people from non-profit societies who keep us informed of their activities. Wow!

Next we have our office “staff” Bev and Linda, who keep us organized and provide a welcoming presence for visitors and volunteers. Then there’s

our paper distribution manager, Barrie Hewer, who receives the weekly pallet load of papers (2500), fills the distribution boxes, and manages a whole crew of volunteers (fourteen of them!) who deliver the paper to our mailbox pick up points every Friday.

A huge thank you to all those I have mentioned (and any unnamed or missed), we could not function without you. And finally, to the Board directors I have the pleasure of working with: Ted, Donna, Geoff, Judy, and Barrie, Thank You!

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

A HAPPY PLACE

Being a Peachand tour guide reawakens joyful nostalgia

Ihad what many would call a “full circle moment” last week when a cherished friend, met during my first year at UBC, came up with her husband for a two day visit. Yvette and I were 19 years old when we travelled up to stay with a favourite aunt of mine who owned an orchard in Summerland. Somewhere between an afternoon spent clumsily horseback riding, followed by an ill advised and botched attempt at parasailing in Penticton, the two of us developed a mutual love for the Okanagan.

through the tiny guest bedroom window of my Aunt’s farmhouse. Somewhere between the sweet aroma of fruit, the gorgeous views of mountains and the lake, and the countless laughs of our carefree weekend, the Okanagan began to embody a treasured, happy place.

HOMETOWN HEART

Teresa Harris Triggiano

To this day, I can still clearly remember lying in bed taking in the fragrance of peaches warmed by the sun wafting

Fast forward three to four decades, and my close friend Yvette and I are together once again in our beloved Okanagan. Only this time she and her husband are staying at my home, and I have the distinct pleasure of introducing her to Peachland.

It’s a revealing exercise to show someone a place you love. I quickly found myself in the role of an eager tour

guide sharing every endearing and quirky detail of our small town. They got a particular kick out of my strict instructions to look for the little pond along Highway 97 where locals report on Facebook how many turtles and ducks are sunning themselves on a log each day.

Next they were asked to take specific note of the spectacular first glimpse of Peachland while driving down Drought Hill.

Later, while heading down Beach Avenue toward our quaint little downtown, her husband teases that we are continuously

ten dining out choices. After which, I cannot help but brag shamelessly about our outstanding farmer’s market about to begin again at the end of the month.

We park our car and wander through Heritage Park for a stroll on the pier and I show them my favourite bench where I have gained no less than seven pounds specifically from devouring cinnamon buns from the aforementioned farmer’s market.

I watch my friend survey the view and wonder if I have successfully convinced her to retire in the Okanagan.

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waving to residents along the five block drive. “Of course!” I respond. “In a small town, you actually get to know people.”I continue with my tour. “The big yellow schoolhouse known now as Our Space, holds our Art Gallery, Folk School and Beeps. Soon people will line themselves up in lawn chairs and count the bats as they make their spring debut from the large colony in the attic.”

Next, they marvel at the fact that a town of 6000 has literally

“You love it here,” observes Yvette. I can’t help but smile and ponder just how happy the 19 year old me would have been to know that one day this would indeed be my home.

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

STRATEGIC ROADMAP

Council reservations fail to stall project progress

reflected in the design guidelines.”

“It’s early in the process,” said Mayor Van Minsel, “That level of clarity will come later when we get to the next stage. We have to move on.”

Councillor Ingram’s concerns focused on the absence of a parking study and the need for setbacks to buildings fronting Waldo Way. “I have repeatedly stressed the importance of a workable parking plan and I can’t see how promises of no net reduction in parking, along with one or even one point five parking stalls per residential unit, will be achieved,” he said.

Speaking to his concerns about

Waldo Way, Councillor Ingram objected to the idea that there could be five storey buildings without setbacks at the lot line on either side of the lane. “That won’t be acceptable,” he said.

Councillor Brophey wanted to know how Fire Department concerns of low water pressure in the downtown area would be addressed, noting that a recent report had stated that growth, not climate change, was the biggest threat to water supply.

“We do have ageing infrastructure,” said Mayor Van Minsel, “and we are looking at making our reservoir bigger and other short and long term solutions. Developers will pay for neces-

sary infrastructure upgrades; it’s the only way to do it, either they pay or we do,” he said. An invitation was issued immediately following the council meeting inviting public attendance at a Draft Official Community Plan Open House at the Com-

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WATER CONCERNS

Peachland’s water supply - do we need green lawns?

By eric hall

The capacity of Peachland’s water supply has been the subject of community discussions for many years. There is a variety of views and the situation is complicated. At the moment the source of all of our treated water comes from mountain creeks. In 2024, Urban Systems (Peachland’s primary engineering support company) presented a new 64 page report to council. Although the report draws from the work done by Don Dobson which has been used before, the 2024 report has a much more cautious view of the situation.

Climate change is recognised as a bigger problem than previously considered. The report

CORRECTION SOWERS AND GROWERS

will be hosting the Joy of Flowers at 2:00 pm at the Little School House on May 22, not at 1:00 pm as previously reported.

states that “improved climate data and more robust methodologies are now available, making the previous analyses outdated.” Distribution losses are also a factor, as between 10% and 20% of the treated water is lost. Peachland’s operations staff are continuing to work to reduce such losses.

But looking at the capacity in the reservoir (Peachland Lake), the report states that “the main threat to the reservoir is municipal growth, not climate change or high losses.”

The report suggests that to supply water to all of the approved development, more demand management is necessary.

The cost of water is the largest charge in the quarterly utilities bill, but the biggest part of that cost is the basic fee of $101. For most residential users, the consumption charge is quite modest. You can expect that to change in order to reduce water consumption. That means that your nice green lawn will cost more. Demand management is going to lead to more xeriscape gardens and perhaps that is appropriate in “one of Canada’s most water-stressed regions.”

The 2024 report also makes an interesting suggestion which has

ROAD NAME OF THE WEEK

LAURIER AVENUE

Extracted from The Road Names of Peachland: The Origins of Their Names 2nd Edition

With permission kindly granted by Peachland author,

Wigfield

IS THIS NECESSARY?

Could we have equally beautiful water-wise spaces? Are green lawns a sustainable choice for the future?

been the subject of community discussion. The report suggests a water shortage response plan with several options. “Of these, pumping from Okanagan Lake at a rate capable of handling the maximum Daily Demand in case of failure may be the most feasible option.”

Prior to linking the Trepanier water system to the water treatment plant (WTP), the Trepanier Creek water supply was used but was subject to potential shortages. An emergency supply was established by building a pipeline from the lake to a reservoir at Cousins Road near the 97C Highway. This could still function as an emergency water supply but it is not linked to the WTP at Peachland Creek.

The names of Peachland’s roads are a source of much historical interest, with a story behind almost all of them. But sometimes omissions are just as striking as inclusions.

The fact that Peachland, unlike many communities across Canada, has no road honouring Sir Wilfrid Laurier is a story in itself.

J.M. Robinson, the founder of Peachland, named most of the first roads after people, prominent either locally in the fledgling community, or in the outside world. In the latter category we have the Queen (Victoria Street); a future Queen (Princess Avenue –now Street); the Governor General (Minto

Could a new pipeline be built to take lake water to the WTP and solve the supply problem?

The high cost of this option is the reason that it has not been the subject of any detailed investigation. High-level cost estimates range from $20 million to $40 million. The 2024 report has pages of graphs about usage and the affect of climate change but the reality of stage 3 water restrictions tells us so much more. Clearly we do have a problem and significant costs are involved in fixing it. The alternative of restricting new housing construction does not appear to be on the agenda of the current mayor and council.

Street); the Premier of B.C. (Turner Avenue); as well as a prominent provincial Cabinet Minister (Ellison Avenue). But where is the Prime Minister?

Sir Wilfrid Laurier was Prime Minister when J.M. Robinson founded Peachland in 1898, and his 15-year premiership from 1896 to 1911 remains the longest unbroken tenure of any Prime Minister in the history of Canada. The omission is most unlikely to have been an accidental oversight from which we may presume that Robinson was a staunch Conservative aggravated to see that a Liberal Government and a FrenchCanadian Prime Minister were now running his country.

Peachland car show shined to perfection

By Keith Fielding

Peachland residents and visitors from neighbouring communities flocked to downtown Peachland last Sunday to enjoy the hugely successful exhibition of classic cars -- many stunningly restored to showroom perfection, and all evocative of times past.

“The show was a great success,” said Jonathon Wall, President of the Chamber of Commerce, whose volunteers worked with those of the Peachland Wheel Nuts to organize the event. “The incredible work done by tireless volunteers in partnership, and with the District of Peachland, combined once again to create the perfect setting to welcome countless thousands of visitors to Peachland.”

Wall went on to say, “The weather co-operated and the over 200 cars were a sight to see, as were the packed patios and bustling shops throughout Peachland. The car show is a great jump start to the summer season and we hope people return to support our businesses year round.”

Wall expressed his gratitude for “the generosity of sponsors as well as all the businesses that provided prizes,” noting that without their support the show couldn’t have happened.

Peachland Wheel Nuts Vice president, Ali Bani-Sadr (a.ka. Councillor Bani-Sadr), echoed those sentiments saying,

“The car show was a tremendous success.” He noted that there had been more than five months of preparation, and said, “Our dedicated Peachland Wheel Nuts committee -- Nathan, Leslie, Gerald, Patrice, Glen, and many other volunteers -- worked tirelessly alongside the Peachland Chamber of Commerce volunteers to create a wonderful community event.”

Bani-Sadr observed that “with more than 230 gleaming classic cars, thousands of visitors, and families enjoying the day, the town was alive with energy and excitement. Restaurants and local businesses were bustling, which was exactly the goal of the event -- to bring visitors and support our local economy.”

Bani-Sadr thanked everyone who helped make the event happen, “especially the volunteers, the classic car owners, the sponsors, and all the visitors who came out to support the event. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2027.”

A variety of images captured by our photographers are shown here.

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COUNTRY MUSIC

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2. Which tireless singer played the most live shows in the 2000s of any country artist?

3. What was the name of the band that backed Bill Monroe?

4. Who was the rst woman to win Country Music Entertainer of Year at the Country Music Awards?

5. June Carter Cash had a role in which Robert Duvall lm?

6. Which country music legend wrote Patsy Cline’s hit song Crazy?

7. What was the name of the style of country music that Johnny Cash helped make famous?

8. Which outspoken female country group became publicly critical of George W. Bush during his presidency?

9. About whom did Taylor Swift write the song I Knew You Were Trouble?

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10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Remedy Yoga 10:30-11:45AM

Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1-3 PM

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

Beginner Vinyasa 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

Ladies’ Cards 10:30 AM

Men’s Coffee & Crib 1 PM

Love, Loss, Grieving Group 4:30 PM

Register with PWC Meet at United Church Hall

4421 4th Street

PEACHLAND WHEEL NUTS

Show and Shine at Heritage Park 5-7 PM

WEDNESDAY

50 PLUS CENTRE

50+ Fitness 9-10 AM

Chair Yoga 11-noon

Bridge 1-3:30 PM

Zumba Gold 1-2 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

Pickleball 3.0+ Drop-in

11:30 AM-1:30 PM

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

Pilates for Bone Health 1:45-2:45 PM

Pickleball Drop-in All Play 4-6 PM

Pickleball Drop-in 4.0+

6:30-8:30 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Wings Special 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

Zumba 8:30-9:30 AM

Art In Peachland 10 AM-2 PM

Iron & Silk 11-12 AM

Ukelele 1-2:30 PM

ART GALLERY

Talent Showcase 6 PM

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

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

Yoga for your Back

9:15-10:30 AM

Pickleball 3.5-3.75

10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Yoga Strength 11 AM-12:15 PM

Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM

Pickleball 3.75-4.0 1-3 PM

Volleyball & Badminton 5-6 PM

Pickleball All Play Drop-In

6:15-8:15 PM

PEACHLAND LEGION

Liver & Onions

Meat Draw 50/50 3 PM

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Preschool Story Time 11 AM

Stay & Play 11:30 AM

PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE

Adult Day Service 9 AM

FRIDAY

OURSPACE

Acrylic Painting with Wally Register with PCAC

PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Indoor Walking 8-9 AM

Flow Yoga 9-10 AM

Myofascial Yoga 10:30-11:45 AM

Creative Playtime 9-12:15 PM

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

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

PEACHLAND LEGION

Fish & Chips

Crib 1-3 PM

Quiz Night 6:30 PM

PEACHLAND LIBRARY

Cozy Stitch Group 1 PM Drop in adults

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