Miscellaneous
Low Tide Day in Cowichan Bay, Saturday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. Beach seine in the eelgrass, quadrant survey for children and families, Kil-Pah-Las Beach. Community beach and trail clean-up, meet at Hecate Park. Both groups meet at Hecate Park at noon for food, music, fun.
Cowichan Jacobin Reading Group in cooperation with The Joseph Mairs Memorial Committee hosting "Our Wood Our Oil: The Case For Public Democratic Ownership" Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m., Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd., Duncan. Presenter: author and journalist Mitchell Anderson.
Cowichan Fish and Game Association hosts Canadian Firearm Safety course (PAL/RPAL) starting Friday, May 29. Info: Mike 250-748-0319 or canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca
Giant SPCA Garage Sale Saturday, May 30, Sunday, May 31, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. All proceeds to local SPCA.
École Cobble Hill Ecostravaganza celebrating World Environment Day, Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school. Theme: Water. Yours to Protect.
Love horses? Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary, training provided. Info: 250-746-1028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca
Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133.
ShoDai Peace Chant new location Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thursdays, 7 p.m., Discovery Sunrise Sundays, 10 a.m. Website: www.viretreats. com. Info: 250-710-7594. Email: peace@viretreats.com
Duncan United Church Thrift Store, operating for 20 years, supports outreach programs. Great bargains, reasonable prices. Open Fridays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The Duncan Family History Centre (Genealogy) is open, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Free access to Ancestry.com, FindMyPast available, 1815 Tzouhalem Rd, LDS Church. Info: 250-748-9618.
The Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving "quality of life" for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations, wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.
SDA Thrift Store, 3441 Gibbins Rd., open every Thursday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and every second and third Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Saltair Country Market, Mt. Brenton Centre, 3850 South Oyster School Rd. (off Old Chemainus Road). Info and to book a table ($10) 250-416-0363 or www.elizahemingway.com
Little Eagles Stay and Play, a Chemainus Community Schools Association program for 0-3 year olds at Chemainus Elementary Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts, creative movement, snack, social time. Drop in and enjoy. Info: 250-246-3588; ccsa@sd79.bc.ca
Seniors
Dance to music from the 50s and 60s at Valley Seniors Centre, 198 Government St., every Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., $5. Info: 250-746-4433.
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre pancake breakfast Saturday, May 16, 9-11 a.m. Hosted by the Carpet Bowlers. $5.
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre pot luck birthday party Saturday, May 16, 5-8:30 p.m. Entertainment.
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre blood pressure clinic Wednesday, May 20, 9:30-11 a.m.
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre soup and sandwich Wednesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $5. Entertainment by Centre Belles Ladies Choir.
Lake Cowichan 50 plus activity centre, 55 Coronation St., needs volunteers of all ages. Info: 250-749-6121.
Lake Cowichan 50 plus activity centre, 55 Coronation St., holds bingo Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Sundays, 7 p.m. Volunteers welcome. Info: 250-749-6121.
Attention Lake Cowichan! Rivernotes Women’s Choir meets Mondays, 6 p.m. at the Lake Cowichan
Senior Centre. Lots of fun and a great vocal workout!
Valley Seniors Activity Centre, 198 Government St., Duncan open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $20 per year. Carpet bowling, cribbage, billiards crafts, bridge, choir, bus trips on our own bus. Live music Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dances every 1st and 3rd Saturday evening 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Open to public for Bingo each Tuesday. Many special events throughout the year. Check out Monthly Newsletter at valley-seniors.org and consider membership if you’re 55 years or older. Info: 250-746-4433.Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org
Recreation
All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gathering place or available tables.
Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichan flyfishers.com
Teen Yarn Craft Group, Duncan library, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., ages 13-18. Learn to knit, crochet. Extra needles and yarn provided.
Family storytime at Duncan library Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., ages 0-5 and families. Stories, songs, fun.
Drop-in floor hockey presented by the Chemainus Community Schools Association at Chemainus Elementary Thursdays, 8:30-10 p.m. $4. Info: 250-246-3588; ccsa@sd79.bc.ca
Badminton, Frances Kelsey Secondary School gym, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Call 250-743-3487.
Meetings
Cowichan Historical Society meeting, May 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church Hall, Duncan. Speaker: Jim Ward of the Cobble Hill Historical Society on a project researching historic Cobble Hill properties.
Branch 53 Legion meeting Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m., Duncan Community Lodge, Moose Road, Duncan. All members needed, important items for discussion and vote. Mark you calendar for June 21, 2 p.m., Thrifty Foods Duncan meeting room.
Cowichan Valley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan, 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Info: 250-709-2608.
Cowichan 950 Toastmasters meets Wednesdays 7-9 p.m., Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Info: www.cowichan toastmasters.com
Silverbridge Toastmasters meets every Tuesday, Island Savings Rec. Centre, Duncan, noon to 1 p.m. Learn and improve public speaking and communications skills. Info: www.cowichantoastmasters.com
