Many will remember Ian MacKay, the young man who made his own way to Haiti to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake last year. Well, MacKay wants to return and he's hosting a fundraiser to help with his mission at the 撸奶社区Valley Golf and Country Club Thursday (Oct. 21) at 7 p.m. where he will present a slideshow of his aid trip featuring breathtaking stories from the Haitian operating room of patients' courage to live on even though they have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. Entrance is by donation. Funds will go towards offsetting MacKay's flight costs for his upcoming return trip at the end of the month.
An event to look forward to each year is the annual Hilltop House Harvest Tea, Raffle and Bake Sale and it will be held tomorrow (Oct. 16) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. There is always a fine selection of baked goods and preserves, and of course, it is a pleasure to partake in a delicious piece of pie and tea or coffee. The raffle winners will be announced at 3 p.m. for the doll and wardrobe (value $300), patchwork quilt (value $250), $100 cash and gift baskets of $100 and $75 value. The Hilltop House Support Society sponsors this special day with the help of many volunteers. Proceeds go towards equipment and activities to enhance the lives of HTH residents.
A kids' toy, clothing and sports sale happens at Brennan Park Recreation Centre tomorrow (Oct. 16) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The gymnasium will be filled to capacity with tables loaded with bargains.
The Caregiver Support Group will meet at the Seniors Centre from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 20) and anyone caring for an aging relative or partner undergoing physical or emotional changes is invited to attend. For further information, please call Donna Howard at 604-892-6400 ext 226.
On Wednesday (Oct. 20) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 撸奶社区Food Bank will distribute grocery hampers at the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
The meat draw at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 tonight (Oct. 15) starting at 6 p.m. is a fundraiser sponsored by the 撸奶社区Historical Society. All funds raised will go towards the restoration of the Wilkie building at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
The Parkinson Society of British Columbia is planning to start a support group for people living with Parkinson's, their family and friends, and depending on the need, the meeting will be held in either 撸奶社区or Whistler. If you are interested in participating in a group to share ideas, information and coping strategies, which city would you prefer? Please call or email Robbin Jeffereys, Parkinson Society of British Columbia at 1-800-668-3330 or [email protected]. Calls are confidential and expressing interest in a support group does not involve registration or a commitment to joining.
The 撸奶社区Arts Council has changing programs, free exhibits, workshops and more at its building on Cleveland Avenue each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information go to www.squmishartscouncil.ca.
"The Ancient Night Sky and the Birth of Science" is the theme for the next 撸奶社区Public Library and Quest University Canada lecture series and it will be held on Thursday (Oct. 21) at 7 p.m. It will be led by Dr. Glen Van Brummelen, co-ordinator of mathematics at the University.
Hilltop House residents will celebrate birthdays this month on Wednesday (Oct. 20) at 2 p.m. All good wishes to: Anne Nash, Doug Miles, Grace Clarke, Isobel MacDonald, Kathy Smith and Anna Lieffertz.
On Monday (Oct. 18), the WOW group will meet at Canadian Tire at 10 a.m. for a trail ride. For more information, please call Shirley at 604-898-5715.
This weekend, the Woman's Auxiliary to 撸奶社区General Hospital will be selling tickets for their Christmas raffle at the Nesters Market today until 4 p.m. and on Saturday (Oct. 16) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gift shop at the hospital has new gift ideas on display including the popular tapestry bags.
The Over the Hill Hikers are asked to meet at the end of Tantalus Road at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 19) for a Crouching Squirrel Hidden Monkey hike. Call Heather at 604-892-9003 for more information.
The 撸奶社区Historical Society will meet in the 撸奶社区Arts Council building on Cleveland Avenue at 7 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 21). For more information please phone Bob Brant at 604-898-4698.
Members of the Tantalus Seniors Walking Club are asked to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday (Oct. 21) at the climber's parking lot off Logger's Lane for a Smoke Bluffs walk. If you wish more information, please call Joyce at 604-898-5594.
Plans are well underway for the annual Santa Parade on Dec. 10 and it will be very successful with many volunteers offering their time and talent. Please contact Shanda at [email protected] for more information.
Drop by for a night of Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (Oct. 18) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
There is no cure, only management of tinnitus (ringing in the ear). A Tinnitus support group has started in 撸奶社区and if interested in knowing more, call Peter Austen, the acting president of the Canadian Tinnitus Association at 604-898-9775 or email [email protected].
The annual general meeting for the 撸奶社区Environment Society will be held at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Wednesday (Oct. 20) at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Caitlan Birdsall from the BC Cetacean Sightings Network, a program of the Vancouver Aquarium.
A talented young man and long-time resident, Roger Quesnel will have a showing of his work "Art Adventures" at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Sunday (Oct. 17) at 3 p.m. Roger suffered a spinal cord injury in 1991 and during 15 years of rehabilitation he has created works in wood, stone, sculptures, prints and more.
The 撸奶社区Environment Society members will conduct their monthly bird count on Sunday (Oct. 17) and they will meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Pub at 8 a.m. The group will be looking for migratory species of ducks Sunday. For more information, please call Judy at 604-892-3340.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Adventure Centre on Friday (Oct. 22) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Darleen at 604-892-2092 or myself at 604-815-0152.
