In the Community

With COVID restrictions still in place, the annual Gibsons Community Easter Dinner will be served up “to go.” On Sunday, April 4, between 4 and 6 p.m.

The Chatelech Junior and Juvenile Girls Basketball teams held their second annual “Shoot-a-thon” fundraiser last week in honour of International Women’s Day.

Recognize “the good eggs” in our community. Call the Pender Harbour Community School at 604-883-2826 for your Easter egg sign to display, acknowledging volunteers and raising awareness of your non-profit group.

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week. The weather cooperated for the most part and I’m sure some folks have already started organizing their gardens.

Glass There are still openings to experience working glass at our local hotshop; last class is Sunday the 28th. Sign up online at moltenspiritglass.

For many years, I moonlighted as a personal trainer. After a time, I came to understand the true nature of the trade. It was not all about pushing weight, inflicting pain, or even motivation.

During a Zoom presentation on March 10, Fran Miller of the Sunshine Coast Health Care Auxiliary announced a graduation gift of $550 to each of the 16 graduating students of Capilano University’s Health Care Assistant (HCA) program in Sechelt.

I recently visited Elphinstone resident Marion Toffan – both of us wearing masks – and enjoyed her delightful art-filled home. Born in Winnipeg, Marion was leader of an all-girl band called the Suffragettes when she was young.

In honour of International Women’s Day, the Sunshine Coast Labour Council (SCLC) delivered thank-you bouquets to 13 health-care sites on the Sunshine Coast. Left: Members of the Christenson Village team celebrating their IWD moment.

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week. Wind, rain, sunny breaks, that’s early spring weather for us on the Coast. Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead on Sunday, March 14.