Over 100 seniors were in attendance on Wednesday, Sept. 16 when the new Squamish Seniors Centre was officially handed over from Solterra to the District of Squamish. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony was Mayor Greg Gardner and an official from Solterra. Following this, a luncheon was hosted by Solterra. At the meeting, the Tantalus Senior Centre Society handed over their authority to the Squamish Senior Centre Society.
At the first annual general meeting the new executive for the Centre was elected with Glenn Rudkin as president, Harold Wilson, vice president, Muriel Shephard, secretary, Bill Berg, treasurer and nine directors.
There was a good feeling from those who were in attendance on Oct. 16 as they were most impressed by the new facilities. I was not able to attend but this past week, Carol Wynn, who is the new director of the Squamish Senior Centre gave me a tour of the facilities. From the state of the art kitchen to the large great room, to the other rooms for the arts and crafts, computer room, games room and more, I thought the long wait for our very own senior centre was worth it.
The first activity at the centre will be the Seniors Keep Well exercise classes starting on Oct. 5. There are 18 parking stalls including four handicap stalls in the underground parking facility.
The Squamish Arts Council is sending a call out to artists who have innovative and creative ideas for Squamish street banners. A design competition offers a cash prize of $300 for entries received before the Friday (Oct. 2) deadline. For design guidelines, visit
www.squamishartscouncil.org.
The Squamish Food Bank is holding a bottle drive on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 26 and 27) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are not going to be home, please mark your bottles or pop cans with "Food Bank". For pick up or for more information, please call Susan at 604-848-4316.
On Saturday Sept. 26 at Totem Hall, the Squamish Nation hosts a Cops for Cancer dinner and silent auction fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. For more information call Donna Billy 604-892-5779 or Alice Gus at 604-892-5195.
The Squamish Streamkeepers are hosting a streamwalk on Rivers' Day, Sunday (Sept. 27) at 11 a.m. Meet at Brennan Channels, one kilometre east of Brennan Park Recreation Centre on the road to the gravel quarry. Wear suitable footware. Doughnuts will be offered.
Tomorrow (Sept. 26) the Squamish Historical Society is pleased to present Vancouver City Reflections at the Squamish Adventure Centre. The 53 minute film, produced by the Vancouver Historical Society, is based on the earliest known surviving footage of Vancouver, shot in 1907 by William Harbeck from the front platform of a streetcar as it made its way through the streets of downtown and the West End. Interestingly, the film includes footage of the same route in 2007 and news items from 1907 and interviews with film and streetcar historians. More on the intriguing life of filmmaker William Harbeck, who perished on the Titanic, is part of the film. There are three showings at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. and admission is by donation.
Are you curious about a school that ignites a life-long love of learning? Discover exciting education options in your own backyard. Cedar Valley Waldorf School tours take place the last Wednesday of every month beginning Sept. 30, from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at 38265 Westway Avenue in Valleycliffe. Join the staff to learn how Waldorf education engages children at each stage of development. Tours will visit classes in session from preschool to Grades 5/6 and conclude with a question and answer session. Phone 898-3287 or email [email protected] for more information.
The WOW riders will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 28) to carpool for a ride in Whistler. The group will ride from the day parking area this time. For more information, please call Shirley at 604-898-5715. On Sunday (Sept. 27) the MECC Great Rides will be in the PoCo area. If you are interested, register on line. Later, on Oct. 4, there will be another Great Ride in the Vancouver area. This ride can be anywhere from 13 56 K. You can select a portion of the longer route to ride. Please check online Google Great Rides.
On Tuesday (Sept. 29) the Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Adventure Centre at 9 a.m. and travel to St. Mark's Summit in North Vancouver. If you wish more information, please call Heather at 604-892-9003.
Victoria storyteller Margo McLoughlin has been translating and adapting stories from the Buddhist tradition since 1998. On Tuesday (Sept. 29) this storyteller will be in Squamish performing stories from the Buddhist tradition at the Waldorf School, 8265 Westway, Valleycliffe. The evening begins at 7:15 p.m. and is sponsored by the Cedar Valley Dharma Group. Admission is by donation.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Alice Lake Road turn-off at 10 a.m. on Thursday (Oct. 1) for a Wonderland Trail walk. For more information, please call Joyce at 604-898-5594.
The Women's Auxiliary to the Squamish General Hospital will be selling raffle tickets at Wal-Mart on Oct. 3 and 4 and at Save-On-Foods on Oct. 9 and 10. The raffle will be held at their annual Christmas Bazaar in Nov. and the prizes are: 1ar. $350, 2nd. $250, and 3rd. $125. The WA is looking for responsible and willing workers to work in the Gift Shop at the Hospital for three hours a week or three hours every two weeks. If able to volunteer a few hours, please call Joyce at 604-898-5594.
On Friday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. the Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet in front of the old Tantalus Senior Centre for carpooling to Shannon Falls for a trail walk. For more info, call Darleen at 604-892-2092 or myself at 604-815-0152.
The teen book club at the Squamish Public Library is meeting on Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. This month we are discussing the book, Red Sea by Dian Tullson. For those who have read the book or for those who want to find out more about the club and help pick some new fun titles, join us on the 1st for an hour of discussion and snacks. For more information, check out the website at http://squamish.bclibrary.ca.
