This has been a busy month for the staff at the Squamish Public Library and it continues! Tonight, Thursday (Jan. 24) the library and the Squamish Writer's Group is holding an open house and open mic from 6:30 to 8 p.m. If you have always wanted to write or are interested in meeting people who do, this event is for you. Margot Boland, a local book designer will be in attendance to discuss book design and more.
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A Family Literacy Day is planned at the Squamish Library on Sunday (Jan. 27) starting at 1 p.m. and anyone who enjoys stories is invited to this free offering. It will be an hour of stories from around the world, and at the same time you can get your passport stamped as you travel through different countries. Try your hand at crafts while enjoying snacks.
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It was thrill to open the entertainment section of The Province last Thursday and see a beautiful photo of local (and very talented) fiddler Jocelyn Pettit along with a great write-up on this 18-year-old. As much as I have been able, I have followed this young lady's progress as not only a fine Celtic fiddle player, but she has added singing and step-dancing to her programs. This is a family affair, with mum Siew on keyboards and her dad Joel the manager. All success in the years ahead Jocelyn and in the near future when you travel with your family to France to perform.
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The monthly luncheon at the Seniors Centre will be held on Thursday (Jan. 31) at noon with a Robbie Burns-inspired menu. Be sure to bring your appetite along as it promises to be a meal to remember. It is requested that you purchase tickets ($9) each before Jan. 30. Nancy Warwick from the Squamish Library will have a display of books from the library for you to browse through prior to the luncheon.
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The Squamish Hospice Society is offering a Courage to Grieve Bereavement Support Group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one and starting on Monday (Jan. 28) from 7 to 9 p.m. and each Monday until March 4. There is no charge to participate and to register of for more information, please call Grace Neudor at (604) 848-5751 or email [email protected]. The location is the Squamish Hospice office at 38140 Behrner Drive and it is the small building next to Hilltop House.
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It is not too late to join the Sea to Sky Singers each week as they prepare for their spring concert at the end of April. They meet each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. John's Anglican Church. Please phone music director Veronica McPhee at (604) 892-7819 for more information.
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Valdy and the Valdy Eagle Band are back at the Brackendale Art Gallery for another great Wing Ding and the date is Saturday (Jan. 26) with dinner at 7 p.m. and the cost is $35 each or for the Valdy concert only, the cost is $20. Tickets are available at the Galleryt and at Xocolatl.
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Hilltop House (HTH) has birthday teas each month along with many other social events. HTH has a lovely selection of cups and saucers that were donated, but the staff feels it would be easier for the residents to enjoy their tea and coffee from mugs, but not big mugs. Anyone who has smaller, decorated mugs with large handles is asked to consider donating them to HTH.
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Along with a variety of keep-fit classes at the Senior Centre, classes are available for International folk dance, Pilates and zumba gold. The computer class for intermediate users begins Jan. 28 with classes each Monday and Thursday until Feb. 7.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 29) at Government Road near the CN?Fraserwood Street for a Swan and Woodpecker trail hike. Get well wishes are extended to leader Heather Sidsworth.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday (Jan. 31) at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub for an oceanfront trail walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Adventure Centre tomorrow, Friday (Jan. 25) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
