When you walk into Sorrento Curves, the positive energy is most noticeable. Along with a naturally lit exercise space, the cheery mood adds to the wholesome atmosphere.As well as encouraging a healthy lifestyle, the business donated membership fees from those who signed up between March 12 to 25 to the local food bank. Current members brought in food and monetary donations. New members joined Curves for free by donating a bag of groceries worth about $30.This year, Curves collected 1,100 pounds of food, well above the projected 1,000 pounds, and exceeding last year’s collection of 864 pounds of non-perishable food items for the food bank. This is a way to do something good for yourself and help the community at the same time. Curves is located at 1266 Trans-Canada Hwy. The phone number is 250-675-3039. Cedar Heights activities Cedar Centre was a hub of activity on Saturday, April 14 as Cedar Heights Community Association hosted an open house to celebrate 38 years in operation.With a couple hundred people viewing displays, enjoying the fresh cinnamon buns and coffee, socializing, and being entertained with demonstrations of karate and youth Scottish dancing, the day proved to be very successful.Lana Hay answered questions regarding Hiker Ladies, Joyce Sotski signed up interested parties for computer courses, Wendy Dean was on hand for the Scottish Country Dancers, Peter Blacklock answered questions regarding a seniors’ theatre group. This just a small sampling of what is available from the facility. MP Colin Mayes and his wife Jacquie were in attendance to give encouragement to the members for a job well done.At noon, a complimentary hotdog lunch was served as a thank you to all the work and support the community volunteers and residents give to the association.Co-ordinators Jean Luc Desgroseilliers and Jutta Dewitt once again put on a great event, with appreciation shown to all the people who donated to the renovations and modernization of the centre. Eagle Bay clean-upAfter the winter snows have melted, a clean-up for spring is standard procedure. Eagle Bay Community Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Those who are willing to help should meet at the Eagle Bay Community Hall to volunteer.
Sorrento Curves serves community
When you walk into Sorrento Curves, the positive energy is most noticeable.
Sorrento Curves members have done it again. Members collected 1,100 pounds for the local food bank, during a fundraising event in March, beating last year’s total by more than 100 pounds of non-perishable food.
