FLAIR in Pender Harbour will be held this Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to noon at the Activity Centre in Lily Lake Village, 12710 Lagoon Rd. Guest speaker Chelsey Allen (registered holistic nutritionist) will talk on nutrition support and winter wellness tips and do a cold-pressed juice/smoothie demo. FLAIR is an informative and fun cancer support group. For more information, call Jean at 604-883-0660 or email [email protected]
The Vintage Christmas Market is also Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sarah Wray Hall with Christmas music and refreshments. This is a fundraiser for the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society, Ispira Vocal Per-formance Ensemble and the Pender Harbour Choir. On Sunday at Sarah Wray Hall, 1 to 3 p.m., take in the Art Show and Christmas Party. View new creations by Shelley Stunell’s students, enjoy refreshments and hear the Harbour Ukulele Strummers performance at 2:30 p.m.
Pender Harbour Music Society’s November concert features audience favourite Archie Fisher, Sunday Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at the School of Music. It’s not often that a musical legend comes to call, but Scottish singer/songwriter/music producer Fisher is all that and more. An unassuming man, his solo work and collaborations with U.K. stars such as Liam Clancey and Tommy Makem, and Nova Scotia fiddler Garnet Rogers, have placed him among the greats of the world folk music. This will be Fisher’s third visit to Pender Harbour and his fans will be out in force! Tickets are available at penderharbourmusic.ca, Harbour Insurance and Sechelt Visitor Centre.
The Pender Harbour Aquatic Society is holding their AGM at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the PH Senior Secondary School library. This non-profit, volunteer group acts as an interface between the Community and the PH Aquatic and Fitness Centre. New members and board members most welcome. Contact Chair Randy Picketts at 604-883-2930.
Join Pender Harbour Women’s Connection Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the School of Music 10 a.m. to see what the ukulele buzz is all about as HUGS (Harbour Ukulele Group Strummers) one of the Harbour’s great musical groups, play winter and Christmas favourites. Group leader Helga Grout has always enjoyed helping folks in the community come together and sharing fun. She will lead a conversation on “Where does music live in your life?”
Tickets are available for the Dec. 6 ever-popular Women’s Connection Christmas Luncheon and Bargain Barn Fashion Show. Become a member $10. For tickets, membership and information, contact Joyce at 604-883-9449 or Maureen at 604-883-0444.
Seniors Initiative invites everyone to join in this week’s activities: Walking Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., carpet bowling Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m. Harbourside Friendship gets together Thursday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “How prepared are we for an emergency?” Lunch served at noon for $10. Friday yoga classes with floor mat exercises are 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed by chair yoga 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All activities are at the Hall.
Serendipity Child Development Centre is having their annual Christmas Craft Fair Extravaganza Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pender Harbour Community Hall. Santa is coming, and delicious hot lunch will be cooking in the kitchen. Shop for everyone on your list at tables of treasure from great local vendors and win at the 50/50 and silent auction. Admission is free.
Dec. 3 is the annual Community Club Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale. Book a table with Muriel at 604-883-2609.
Sunshine Coast Health Centre Auxiliary will have a table at Serendipity Christmas Craft Fair Nov. 26 with the popular tins of cookies and tarts. A call out to all you talented bakers to contribute and drop off your creations at the Royal LePage office by 10 a.m. Nov. 25 or call Maureen Lee at 604-883-2563.
In lieu of Christmas cards, The Tree That Gives is a great way to send out your Christmas greetings. Consider donating to the Sunshine Coast Health Centre Auxiliary by calling Kay at 604-883-9155 by Dec. 16, and your Christmas greeting will appear in Coast Reporter Dec. 23.
Girl Guide cookies can be a year-round treat – call Linda at 604-883-2819 to pick up a box or two.
The Pender Harbour Reading Centre’s Bucks for Books campaign continues until the end of November. Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause. Funds go directly to the purchase of more great reading material for everyone’s enjoyment. Taxable receipts for amounts over $20 will be provided. The Reading Centre is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donate your refundables to Sunshine Coast BCSPCA at GRIPS. The shelter has had a very challenging and costly year. Come visit their booth at the Serendipity Christmas Fair Nov. 26.
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