In the Community

Gord Cudlipp of the Sunshine Coast Power and Sail Squadron was named Instructor of the Year 2021 for the Pacific Mainland District at the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron Awards Night on Oct. 15.

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society Board chair Jason Winkler gratefully accepts a gift of $25,000 toward the Building Together campaign from Manjit Kang, chair of the board for the Sunshine Coast Foundation.

Where can I donate my winter clothes and gear to help those in need? This is such an important question. Arrowhead Clubhouse in Sechelt tweeted that they are looking for donations that will help keep their members warm.

Hi everyone! Hope you had a great week and were safe during the “cyclone bomb” last weekend.

Gibsons resident John Leech has received the Honorary Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE).

Elphinstone director Donna McMahon held a well-attended course about regional districts through Elder College that was educational as well as entertaining.

Before history, we wandered, following pre-domesticated cattle and gathering large grain grasses.

Early November should provide some interesting views of Mercury et al. On Nov. 2 at 0635, Mercury rises in the ESE with the Moon about 12 degrees above the horizon.

Many hugs and kisses to the florist shops in Gibsons that bring the beautiful flowers to Christenson Village. The residents and workers all enjoy the flowers we see each day, giving us lots of smiles and conversations.