St. John's Anglican Church has a special Gala Centennial Celebrations weekend planned from Friday to Sunday, July 12 to 14. A Choral Evensong with special music from Taize and the worldwide Anglican Communion is planned on July 12 at 7:30 p.m. An open house is scheduled on Saturday (July 13) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will showcase the history of the church in stories and exhibits. Special guest Bishop Michael Ingham and current minister, Rev. William Roberts, Chris Gailus and others will tee off for a round of golf at 11 a.m. and if interested in participating please contact Fred Gailus at (604) 815-1685 or check fagailus.shaw.ca.
The celebration continues on Saturday at 6 p.m. with a traditional salmon barbecue along with entertainment and a tribute to Bishop Ingham to follow. Tickets are $40 and available at St. John's or at On the Farm Country Market. On Sunday at 10 a.m. a Festive Service of Word, sacrament, song and celebration with Bishop Ingham and honoured guests will remember fondly the first 100 years of St. John's Church in our community.
The Squamish Public Library's Summer Reading Club for children six to 12 years is again in the capable hands of coordinator Kimi Cochlin, Kevin Souza and Shelby Jenkins. Weekly sign-ups are every Friday at 10 a.m.
Always a fun day at the seniors centre is the annual Hot Dog Day that also includes corn and beverages. It will be held on Monday (July 8) at noon. It is a free event but please take along a salad or dessert to be shared and you are asked to sign up at the front desk. A bocce tournament is planned at the centre on Thursday (July 11) at 10 a.m. No experience is necessary.
The monthly Acoustic Jam at the Brackendale Art Gallery is always a fun time for the participants and those who come to enjoy the music and singing. Plan to be at the BAG on Sunday (July 7) from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
The Squamish Academy of Music (SAM) is still taking registrations for the summer and fall programs. Drop by 38121 Second Ave. or phone (604) 815-4482 or visit squamishacademyofmusic.com.
Former Squamish residents Allan and Michelle Smith from Australia are coming back for another visit and an open house/barbecue is planned at Joanna and Laurie Jonah's home on Saturday, July 13, at 4 p.m. The location is 1155 Judd Rd. in Brackendale. If you wish more information, please call (604) 898-5685.
A bus trip to Bowen Island is planned for seniors on Monday, July 15, departing from the seniors centre at 8:45 a.m. and walking onto the ferry at 10 a.m. Please note, the trip is wheelchair- and walker-accessible. The ferry trip is free to those 65 years and over with valid ID or otherwise the cost is $11.10. Please register at the centre or call (604) 848-6898 for more information.
New summer camps for boys and girls are ongoing at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre and for a complete list, drop by the centre or go to www.squamish.ca or call (604) 898-3604.
Nancy Warwick from the Squamish Public Library will be at the Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on Third Avenue on Thursday (July 11) at 2:30 p.m. with a display of books for all interests.
The WOW Riders meet at Canadian Tire at 9 a.m. on Monday (July 8) for a ride through the golf course trails and the dike to downtown. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715.
The Over the Hill Hikers meet at the Adventure Centre on Tuesday (July 9) at 9 a.m. for a trip to Lions Bay for the weekly hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club meet on Thursday (July 11) at 10 a.m. across from the Mormon Church on Ross Road for a Rusty Bucket walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club meet at the seniors centre tomorrow (Friday, July 5) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
