The Bargain Barn thrift store is a busy hub of the community, recycling gently used goods into essential financial support for the Pender Harbour Health Centre and bursaries for our grads. It is in need of more volunteers for activities like sorting and pricing and for sales. There is also an opportunity for a handyman to do odd jobs around this historic building. If you are interested in becoming involved, email Janet at [email protected]
Seniors Initiative has a full slate of activities this week. Walking Group is back each Tuesday; April 5 meet outside the Hall at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday afternoons you can Carpet Bowl 1 to 3 p.m. Harbourside Friendship is held each Thursday starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon for $10. April 7, Haida Bolton will be the guest speaker on the benefits of forest therapy. Yoga Fridays carry on with 9 to 10 a.m. yoga using floor mats, with chair yoga 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All activities are at the Pender Harbour Community Hall. Register now for the April 10 bus trip to Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons for the stage performance of Blithe Spirit. Performance is at 2 p.m. followed by dinner at the Golden City. Cost is $30 for the bus and show. Dinner buffet is $13.95 ($11.95 for seniors). Call Marlene to book 604-883-9900.
Bingo on Thursday nights at the Pender Har-bour Community Hall needs more players to stay alive. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Enjoy a great social evening out and win some $$ too!
Friday, April 8, the School of Music Coffee House will be another evening of great entertainment. Come out and support Coast musicians! The lineup includes Definitely Diva, Lynne and Reg Dickson, Keiran Semple, and Teal Loverock. Doors open at 7 p.m. Coffee/tea and home-made baking available.
On Tuesday, April 12, travel vicariously with Lyn and Bill Charlton, who logged 30,000 nautical miles over 13 years, visiting 48 countries in their 35-foot Lord Nelson sailboat Canik. Share their memories at the School of Music in Madeira Park at 10 a.m.
Tickets are going fast for Brandon Isaak on Sunday, April 17, 2 p.m. at the School of Music, presented by the Pender Harbour Music Society. Isaak is now internationally recognized as Canada’s emerging blues superstar. Tickets available at Harbour Insurance, Sechelt Visitor Centre and online at www.penderharbourmusic.ca
Calling all crafters! Book your table now for the Serendipity Spring Craft Fair, Saturday, April 30 at the Community Hall. Contact Aleezah Charboneau at 604-883-2583. Gardeners, remember to keep some of your lovely divisions for the Community Club Plant Sale at the fair. You can leave them at the Hall or call Muriel at 604-883-2609.
Sign up now for April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge April 30. To sign up a team of four, call Jackie at 604-883-0539 or see www.apriltools.ca to download an entry form. The fee is $160 or $140 early bird if received before April 1.
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