FLAIR in Pender Harbour is this Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to noon at the Activity Centre in Lily Lake Village (not Feb. 10 as posted in my column last week). My apologies! Guest speaker Haida Bolton will talk on Shinrin-Yoku Forest Therapy studied by scientists since the 1980s. Health benefits include lowered blood pressure, boosted immune system, increased cancer-fighting proteins (natural killer cells), reduced hormones and improved mental health. Please join this FLAIR gathering to learn more and to meet others in their cancer support group; everyone needs a strong network of support. For more info, contact Jean at 604-883-0660 or [email protected]
The Pender Harbour Community School invites you to their Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 11:30 a.m. Find out what’s happening at the school, enjoy snacks, and connect with the people who provide ongoing programs in our community.
Seniors Initiative this week has origami, Monday at Mad Park Bistro at 9:30 a.m., walking exercises Tuesday 10:30 a.m., carpet bowling Wednesday 1 p.m. Harbourside Friendship welcomes Lisa Rae from Coastal Law, who will talk about Advance Care Directive and Section 9. A delicious lunch prepared by Sylvia Rui will be served at noon. Drop in is $10. Chair yoga is Friday 10:30 a.m. at the Hall.
Feb. 25, Joe Stanton and Simon Paradis will perform with the High Bar Gang at Raven’s Cry Theatre. Tickets for $25 are on sale now at EarthFair Store (604-883-9006).
Pender Harbour BCSPCA’s fourth annual National Cupcake Day Tea Party is Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the EarthFair Store. There will be sweet treats created by Harbour’s talented bakers. Aurelia will have a warm pot of steeped tea brewing and their amazing offerings to choose from. This event is to raise critically needed funds for the many abused or neglected animals.
In a two-day tour de force, violinist extraordinaire Corey Cervovsek returns to Pender Harbour accompanied by Londoner Adrian Brendel, considered to be one of the finest cellists of his generation, and internationally distinguished pianist Michelle Mares. A different program each day will feature challenging masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, Franck, Ravel, Debussy and Chopin. Dates are Feb. 25 and 26 at the School of Music in Madeira Park. Tickets at www.penderharbourmusic.ca, Sechelt Visitor Centre and Harbour Insurance.
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