Miscellaneous
Cowichan Station’s infamous plant sale plus pancakes and ice cream, Saturday, July 11. Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets donated from Dinter Nursery. Capoeira demonstration. Starts 10 a.m. at the HUB, 2375 Koksilah Rd.
Movie night at the library in July showing Chef, a light-hearted movie about a chef who quits his job at a prominent restaurant and launches a food truck. Duncan library, Island Savings Centre, Monday, July 20, 6-8 p.m., free admission.
Canadian Firearm Safety course (non-restricted and restricted) starts Friday, July 24. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca 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
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 Seniors Drop-in Centre – Bingo every Monday, doors open at 5 p.m. starts at 6 p.m. Loonie Pot, G-Ball, Bonanza, 50/50 draw. Everyone Welcome.
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 needed. Info: 250-749-6121.
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.cowichanflyfishers. com
Meetings
Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership information: www.probusdunca.ca
B.C. Schizophrenia Society-Cowichan Branch support group meetings the third Monday of each month, 3-4 p.m., 71 Government St., Duncan. Family, close friends of those afflicted with any serious mental illness invited. Info: 250-748-1985 or 250-597-1718.
