Lion'sDen Friday 24 Luncheon

Saturday 25th Walking Group



Burnaby Lake Pavillon

 On Saturday, September 25, 2010, we took the #20 bus to Broadway Station and caught the Millennium to Burnaby Lake/ Sperling Station. We walked from the station to Burnaby Lake Pavilion where they have rowing on the lake. We ate lunch and enjoyed the views, then we walked back to Station where Linda and Mimi left to go home. The rest of us walked on to Central Valley Bike/Pedestrian trail walk from Burnaby Lake/Sperling Station to Holdom Station where we went to Starbucks and socialized with coffee and snack.
The plaza is between the Holdom Station and Legacy high-rise , there was a neat piece of art work of a steam engine with its face down and underside of train was on 2 or 3 planters.
We were 7 on the walk, Linda, Mimi, Jean, Ken, Marilyn, Odette and Odette's friend Lise who is visiting from Ottawa.

WALK LEAD BY MARILYN

Walking Group 11 Sept

On September 12, 2010 we took the 20 Victoria bus to Richards/Hastings and walked to the New Convention Centre to see Mexico Fest at Thurlow Plaza Olympic Cauldron.
It was really exciting, there were lots of exhibits, food, entertainment ( ethnic Mexican costumes, dancing, singing groups, contests on stage ( 6 People had to sing a Mexican song after drinking a glass of water with their back, and another contest 6 People had to blow balloon without holding on to it and the winner was biggest blown balloon.
We also walked through the new convention centre , It is really something.
There were 7 on the walk, ( Linda, Odette, Mimi, Susan, Ken, Marilyn, and we welcomed Julianna (Korean friend of Susan)
WALK LEAD BY MARILYN

Movie Fans!!!

Movie Fans, this Fall's Academy Award Winning line up, on our 'legacy' screen, is not to be missed!
FREE with a Britannia membership (popcorn and company included) Thursday Nights

Sept 16 - "Crazy Heart" changed to September 23

Oct 21 - "Precious"

Nov 18 - "The Cove"

Moved to 'after lunch time' 1pm *** September 16th changed to September 23rd due to Volunteer Dinner

Walking club 04 Sep

We took the 20 bus to Victoria/Harrison Loop (SE Marine).
We walked down to Fraser river ( Gladstone Park starts at Victoria Drive and river park near Kerr road)
There is a quay to walk with residences but no shops and it continues to a river forest walk along the river.
We walked from Victoria Drive to Kerr road and then up Kerr road to Champlain Square Mall .
It is nice quiet and relaxing area to walk, cycle, or dog walk.
There was only 3 people ( Jean, Ken, Marilyn) we ended up at Starbucks at Champlain and
came back on 26 bus to 29th Street Station.

The Riverfront walk is located south of South East Marine Drive along the Fraser River between Kerr Street and Argyle Street. Parking is available at the foot of Kerr Street, or in a public lot off of Kent Avenue SE. This walking route spans two parks: Riverfront and Gladstone and crosses through the Victoria – Fraserview and Killarney neighbourhoods. The linear route is 2.4 km in one direction, 1.5 miles or approximately 4,752 steps.

Walking along the north shore of the mighty Fraser River is a wonderful experience. The bulrush reeds and long grass at the edge of the riverbank provide an excellent habitat for water fowl, and spawning salmon. Often you will see people on the beach or at the end of the pier relaxing with a fishing rod. The Fraser River is a commuting corridor for hard working tugs, leisure boats and fishing vessels. Boat traffic is constant, travelling up and down the river, passing by the numerous anchored log booms.

The walking route starts beside the pier at the foot of Kerr Street. It continues west along Riverfront Park, and then past Gladstone Park. From this point along the walk there are fascinating views of Mitchell Island and the Knight Street Bridge. The path then turns away from the River to join the Kent Avenue cycling route between Beatrice Street and Argyle Street. This is the turn around point for the walk. The Riverfront route is also a segment of the City of Vancouver’s proposed Fraser River Trail Greenway plan.

The divided pathway bends with the River, and offers both walkers and cyclists an opportunity to enjoy the area. The walkway has a variety of surfaces including smooth cement, and intricate brick work. There is a delightful aromatic rose lined boardwalk, and gravel path studded with poplar trees and ornate lampposts. Benches line the way, and the two parks offer several amenities.

The walk was lead by Marilyn