Come get fit at the pool! Aqua Fit starts June 4th Two classes offered: Tuesday and Thursdays 8:30-9:15 am & 9:30-10:15 am Registration opens May 1st. Punch cards are $120 for 10 classes OR $360 for the whole summer (30 classes) TO REGISTER: Email Judie Coulter at pondplace2015@gmail.com to indicate which class time you are requesting to attend. Payment can be arranged with Judie via e-transfer or cash payment submitted to the Beach [...]
There is a new booking platform in place for this year for tennis and pickleball court reservations (for personal play only, not pickleball group drop in). Unfortunately, we had to source a new platform due to a sharp increase in cost for the previous one. The new platform works a little differently, but it is simple and easy to use once you are set up - all the steps are provided below. Please note [...]
Please note that the garbage pick up schedules are available through the City of Parksville website - the Beach Club office does not communicate garbage schedule changes or send out email reminders to residents. If you have any questions about a change in collection days, or why your garbage has not been picked up, please visit the City website for more information. Collection schedules can be viewed and printed via the button below: OR [...]
Craig Bay is known for its generous spirit! As usual, the Craig Bay Beach Club is supporting the SOS Angel Tree Program (supports children and families) and the Nanoose Elf Program (supports local seniors in need). The SOS Angel Tree gift tags are now available at the Beach Club lower lobby - gifts can be dropped off at the Beach Club office until December 12th. The Nanoose Elf will be at Craig Bay on [...]
The folks at Oceanside Hospice were very appreciative to receive the monies raised through the Gift Baskets Raffle at the Arts and Crafts Fair in October. This ‘Big Cheque’ photo shows Merrilyn Laursen and Carol Chilton presenting $1,267.00 to Shianne Carswell at Oceanside Hospice.
Shopping at Thrifty's? Use Smile Cards from The Choristers! This is a significant fundraiser for The Choristers made possible by our loyal sponsor, Thrifty Foods. How? We purchase Smile Cards in bulk, at a slight discount, which we in turn sell to our supporters at face value. The cards have no expiry, can be used like cash at any Thrifty’s and all you need to do is send your request to craigbaychoristers@gmail.com letting [...]
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 [...]
