Miscellaneous
Canadian Firearm Safety course (non-restricted and restricted) starts Friday, July 24. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or canadianfirearm safety@shaw.ca Bring a lawn chair and blanket and join Kerry Park Recreation Centre for Summer Movies in the Park on Field A, starting at dusk (9:15 p.m. approx.) Aug. 8 Guardians of the Galaxy, Aug. 22 Cinderella. Admission by donation, snacks available for purchase. Info: www.cvrd.bc.ca Kerry Park’s Skate Swap Shop Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Kerry Park Curling Rink. Get rid of hockey and figure skating equipment you no longer need and find new stuff at reasonable cost. Donations accepted: drop off at Kerry Park Aug. 9-15 or rent a table to sell your items. Info: 250-743-5922.
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.
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 Bingo for over 19s, Seniors Activity Centre (198 Government St., Duncan), Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. Early Bird Draw, Loonie Pot, Odd and Even, Number Seven and Bonanza. Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org Chemainus 55+ drop in centre new activities: floor curling and darts.
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre cribbage every second and fourth Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Chemainus 55+ drop in centre line dancing every Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. Weekly bingo, Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m., Valley Seniors Centre, Duncan. Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org.
Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre ladies exercises Tuesdays at 11 a.m.,
Come and get fit with Lesley.
Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre choirs. Mens Choir Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.; Ladies Choir Mondays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mixed Choirs Fridays 10-11:30 a.m. Chemainus 55+ drop in centre bridge for beginners Thursdays, 1 p.m. Info: Al Taylor 250-246-4134.
Chemainus Seniors Centre bridge classes: Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday pairs 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday pairs 1-4 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Crib Classes 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Recreation
Youth rowing program, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, for ages 10-14. Get some rowing experience with summer staff Thursdays 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. $10 dropin fee, call ahead to reserve a place: 250-746-4955.
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 Art Film Night at Sylvan United Church, monthly double features $5. For info see Facebook page or sign up for distribution list at artfilmnightatsylvan@gmail.com Seniors Dragon Boating, Monday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m., Hecate Park. Info: sandysand007@shaw.ca Swing Dance Lessons Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd. Duncan, $10 per class, $12 drop-in fee, private lessons available. No partner necessary. Info: Josef 250-709-8583, jgraf5@yahoo.ca
Meetings
Duncan PROBUS Club meets 10 a.m. every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Cowichan Golf Club. Membership information: www.probusduncan.ca 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 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Cowichan Valley chapters meetings: BC 1376, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Sundance Room, Duncan United Church; BC 4311, Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., Kidz Co 2, 2739 James St.; BC 1395 Thursdays, 8:30 a.m., Alano Building, 107 Evans St.; BC 2933, Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m., Dining Room, 3550 Watson Rd., Cobble Hill; BC 5295, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., 9909 Esplanade St., Chemainus. Info: Dianne 250-743-1851 or connerly@telus.net The Diggers Club of Cowichan meets the second Wednesday of the month, Chemainus United Church, 7 p.m. Come meet other collectors and see and hear about collections. Refreshments served. Info: 250-748-5707.
Chemainus TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meets weekly, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., boardroom Chemainus Health Care Centre, info: msaben@shaw.ca
