Your Food Bank - How It Works and How It Helps! Thank you Craig Bay! Your generosity after 3 weeks of our "Drive and Drop Donation" days has yielded 500 pounds of groceries and $25,000! Linda Cherewyk, Manager "Extraordinaire", explained how your donations end up in the hamper that go to the clients that have been interviewed and, based on family size, are allotted point with which to [...]
Artists' Corner: MEET THE ARTISTS AND LEARN ABOUT THEIR ART CATHY HILL “SENTINEL OF THE FOREST” Many of us have probably walked past this magnificent old tree numerous times on the way down to Craig Bay Beach; take a minute to stop and marvel at the beautiful patterns on its ages-old trunk and branches. CATHY HILL “REFLECTIONS THRU GLASS - BAYSIDE [...]
Gift Basket Raffle for Oceanside Hospice With the annual Craig Bay Arts and Craft Fair on October 21st, we’re again taking the opportunity to raise funds for Hospice through our Gift Basket Draw. The artisans participating in the Arts and Craft Fair have donated their wonderful wares (and this is a call to any others who may be willing to donate an item or two!). Last year we raised over $1,700 for Oceanside Hospice. [...]
“A Heart for Africa – Reprise” Friday, October 27th at 6:30pm Based on the variety of travel interests enjoyed by many Craig Bay residents, Wally and Alison Chinn are offering to, once again, provide another of their photo-travelogue presentations on one of their more recent trips to Africa. In particular, having previously made presentations on their exploits in Tanzania and Kenya, this presentation will focus on their adventures in exploring Victoria Falls (Zambia and [...]
What is Essentrics? Essentrics Fitness - NEW Beginner Class Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15am in the Beach Club Conservatory Classes begin Thursday, October 12th If you are new to Essentrics, you are invited to come and try a complimentary class on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5th – contact Judie to register. Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. Punch cards are $120 for 10 classes. Cash or e-transfer accepted. To Register: Contact Judie directly [...]
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Polish up your rusty pipes as we do the same! We start our fall session on Tuesday, September 5th from 1:00 – 4:00pm in the Conservatory, which includes a break midway for refreshments. We’d love to see new faces as well as those of our returning regulars - and we’ll make sure newbies are assigned a buddy to help them along. No auditions required and the ability to read music, while useful, is [...]
HAPPY HOUR with MOZART - Sunday, October 1st at 4pm in the Beach Club Conservatory - FREE! Dave Klinger and Keith Jeffery are thrilled to present another Happy Hour event. Keith has recently "discovered" Ferdinand Ries - an employee of Beethoven who was a prolific composer. And I am enthralled by his music - an often whimsical combination of Mozart and Beethoven. Some of his musical scores are hard to come by [...]
With all the fires in BC lately, we all should have an emergency Grab & Go Bag in case of evacuation. Do you know who your team captain is? Captains, please make sure all new neighbours know who you are and the way you will support them in an emergency. On the right is a list of Grab & Go Bag items you may need. Make your own or you can order one, although [...]
Friday, September 8th The Craig Bay Elastic Band will be entertaining us outdoors for TGIF from 4:30-6:30 pm! All are welcome - no tickets required! Join us on the Beach Club lawn - bring your own chairs, drinks & glasses, and appies to share. Don't forget your name tag! Enjoy the music with the theme of “Down Memory Lane". Appetizers to share should be put into the Beachcomber Room, which will be open [...]
