In the Community

Sunshine Coast ElderCollege invites those aged 55 plus to attend a free preview of its spring 2019 courses on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Capilano University’s Sechelt Campus.

I have been thinking about art and love in the last month or so – what they are and what they can do to lift our wings and, perhaps, elevate mental health and stay the storms that buffet our mental health.

The elegant Viking Star carries us through the Mediterranean and into the sun-drenched Cyclades. Stopping at Mykonos proves especially memorable. A morning ferry transports our group of history buffs to Delos, a small island 40 minutes offshore.

Hundreds of people in need will receive anonymous greeting cards inscribed with messages of hope this year though a Christmas card campaign organized by Gibsons resident Angie Dimmer.

All aboard for the first Polar Express Christmas Light Tour of 2018 this Saturday, Dec. 8. Depart the Pender Harbour Community Hall at 5 p.m. for a tour through the dazzling light shows of Garden Bay.

Halfmoon Bay Tween Night on Friday Dec. 7 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for all your support. See you in January for more Tween Night fun! On Monday, Dec.

Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden offers two heart-warming events to celebrate the season during December – Woodland Christmas (Sunday, Dec. 2, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) and Winter Lights (Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, Dec. 2 to 18, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.).

Join Michael and Jennie Starr at a Sunshine Coast Natural History Society meeting, 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre.

Citizen Scientists

On Monday, Nov. 26, the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary held its annual AGM and recognized the contributions of two local businesses by presenting them with a Special Service Award.