Klahowya Village in Stanley Park

Today a small group (5 of us) went to Stanley park.  All were welcome but not many signed up.  Two persons cancelled last minute.  This was a free day & time to spend with friends and discover this native village.  I (Laurette) have already been here twice but I was the leader and had this excursion arranged since the spring.  The Bonus was not just visiting the park but seeing performances, art and story telling that I had not known about in the spring. 
We brought snacks and as well able to purchase food if needed.  Beautiful day, sunny and warm.  Got to love these sunny days.
Afterwards four of us continued walking along Lost Lagoon and finishing at English Bay.  Afterwards we all set off for home, shopping or where we wanted to go. We set off 10am & by 2pm heading home.

Laurette, Odette, Mimi, Vera and Lynn

 The following pics was the route of the train that we walked around the outside path circling the train route

Raven

Spirit Catcher Train

Storyteller

Carving in progress of an eagle with shells to be his wings

Below is videos of the show we watched

 

July 24 walking club

On July24,2010, we went on 20 bus to Richards/Hastings and walked down to the Seabus.  From there we went to Caribbean Festival at waterfront park (Lonsdale Quay).  It was very interesting and then we walked around the Lonsdale Quay and saw the farmers market and sat and socialized.
There was 7 persons ( Mimi, Susan, Odette, Linda, Jean, Ken, Marilyn).
Walked was lead by Marilyn


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Walking Club 17 July

We went on the #20 bus to Broadway Station and caught the Millenium train to New Westminister Quay.  Fraser Fest ( celebrate the river) 21st annual event was being held. We walked through the quay down the  broadwalk to see free exhibits and  bottles of  water from Boathouse restaurant and you could get salmon burger for $5.00.  As well Telus was giving our sunglasses.
It was good. we went on cruise on Paddlewheeler 9 the Native for $5.00, a 45 minute cruise on river New West side , beside the bridge, and  the the Surrey side around by Annacis Island. We walked along the quay  and came back and then went to Salvation army Thrift shop.  Looking for deals.
There were 7 ( Mimi,Jean, Linda, Odette, Marilyn, Ken, and susan ( we welcomed
her back to the walking group)
walked lead by Marilyn

The history and prosperity of the City of New Westminster is closely linked to the Fraser River. FraserFest celebrates one of the greatest salmon spawning rivers of the world. The Fraser Fest highlights the important role that the River played in the development of British Columbia and New Westminster, and the equally important role it still plays, as a port, as a highway for river commerce, and as a recreational resource.

Annual 55+ picnic at Trout Lake

Food was Church's chicken with potato salad, coleslaw & buns. Also included were watermelon, pineapple, cantelope, blueberries, cherries and strawberries. Bottled water was also provided.
All the picnic tables at the picnic site were full. There may have been 50-60. Some left right after the food.
Some played cards others tried their hand at bocce. Croquette mallets were also provided.
It was a beautiful day for a picnic.

Bocce Anyone!!???

Today was the first for the season to play Boccie.  Sunny Mondays we will play Boccie in Victoria Park (short walk from the centre).  Rainy days we will play Brain Gym at the Al Mattison Lounge like we normally do.  Today there was five of us.  Vera, Barb, Marilyn, Ken and Laurette.  This was our first for the summer and enjoyed it. Everyone is welcome.  Show up at the lounge at 10:15am and we are off to the park by 10:30.
Today was sunny but OMG was it windy as you all know we are having high winds today.  But we still went and had fun.

Walking Club 10 July

7 people Linda, Jean,Odette, Marilyn, Ken, and 2 new people
Donna caregiver and Amish special needs boy.
We walked down to Commercial/Hastings to catch #153 SFU buss to Willingdon and Hastings. We walked 2 blocks North along Willingdon to Confederation Park. (there is Confederation Park seniors Centre
really nice centre.)
At Confederation Park , there was Italian Festival Regione Puglia. We listened to Lou Marocco sing,  had Pasta, Italian sausage and free coke provided by Coca Cola. Our new friends left at 12:15.
Afterward we walked through the park and then Linda went back to the festival and rest of us went to the train and Rainbow Creek station which is $2.50 to ride and there was model train display. We walked through the trail near the train.
Our walk and day was 5 1/2 hours and we all enjoyed ourselves.


walk lead by Marilyn

Ken, Jean, Odette, Linda, Marilyn

Walking Club 03 July

July 3 2010 at 10:30 we took the 20 bus to Broadway station and caught the Skytrain to 29th Steert station.  From there we caught the #26 bus to Champlain Mall. Then we walked down Kerr road to Everett Crowley park, which is a beautiful place to walk . We walked down the trail to Avalon Pond there were lots of ducks and ducklings. We had our lunch sitting on a log and large stone. Everett Crowley park is named after a city Alderman who founded the Avalon Dairy at 45th and Wales and you can get Avalon Milk in stores, the chocolate milk is delicious.
After the park we walked back to the mall and had a coffee and caught the #29 bus back to skytain station at 29th went back home.
( Odette, Mimi, Linda, Jean, Ken, Marilyn)walked led by Marilyn

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Daycamps: Funseekers or Summer Unlimited
Engage with children 6-12 or youth 13-19 with disabilities in fun and exciting activities every week from Mon-Fri.
*Criminal record checks required for volunteers over 18.
Camps run all summer until Sept 3 for Funseekers and Aug 20 for Summer Unlimited. Contact Charlene for more info at Charlene.wee@vancouver.ca

Artful Sundays:
Weekend festival featuring artists, their work, live performances, and more!
Help with festival set-up, strike, meet artists and performers, find out more about their work, and enjoy the sunny outdoor community festival!

Bake Sale takes place on Aug 8 only! Come bake or sell our goodies!
Festival dates: Aug 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept 5

Shifts: Aug 8th 9am-12pm or 12-3pm or 4:30-6pm

All other Sundays 10am-12pm or 4:30-6pm
Contact Charlene for more info at Charlene.wee@vancouver.ca

Join KaBOOM! Build a playground in 1 day! September 11th, Saturday.

KaBOOM, along with Forester (not-for-profit insurance provider), is going to help Brit Elementary build a playground in one day and they’re looking for volunteers. If you like using your hands and feet in the outdoors and building something amazing that you can look at and use at the end of the day, this is for you! Come leave YOUR mark at Brit Elementary!
Shift: 8am-4pm (rain or shine)
*All volunteers must be at least 18 and register at britanniaplayground@gmail.com
with your:
- name
- phone number
- email address

- list of names and ages of any kids who will need childcare

Please also indicate whether you would like to sign up for general construction on site (no experience needed), registration team (to help sign in volunteers), green team, or children's activities