Autumn 2010 Supplement

Elder College Pages 2, 3 and 4 Current Programs, Events & Schedules Effective September 7th to November 11th Youth Programs & Youth Outreach In Person REGISTRATION STARTS ON August 9th Page 5

Ice Page 6 and 7

Aquatics Pages 8 , 9 and 10

Fitness Pages 10, 11 and 12

PreSchool to Adult Programs Pages 13, 14 and 15

Birthday Parties & Meeting Rooms Back Cover

How To Register... Check the ‘Code’ to see where to register... CVRD Programs (Island Savings Centre) register... 1) In person at the Ticket Centre 2) Over the phone (250.748.7529) 3) Use our registration form and drop it off, fax it (250.748.0054) or mail it in. MNC Programs (Cowichan Aquatic Centre or Fuller Lake Arena) register... 1) In person at either the Cowichan Aquatic Centre or Fuller Lake Arena 2) Online - contact our front desk to get hooked up for this (250.746.7665 or Register OnLine for North Cowichan 250.246.3811) 3) Over the phone (250.746.7665 or Programs Starting On July 30th 250.246.3811)

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lder College is a participatory day program for men and women 50 and better, offering interesting activities at a minimal cost. There is a $5.00 annual fee. We thank the General Interest instructors and the Elder College Advisory Committee who generously donate their time and E Spanish for Beginners energy. Please register early because we cancel programs with insufficient registration 4 days prior This class offers the skills to acquire basic vocabulary to start date. Don’t be disappointed, register today. To register call 250.748.7529. If you have a and tourist phrases to help you communicate with locals program that you would like to present, or if you have questions or concerns, please call Jennifer at when travelling where Spanish is the first language. Instructor: Blanca Stead 250.746.0414. Tue - Sep 14th to Oct 19th 1:30pm to 3pm 6 sessions/$44 Code: CVRD-15022 Arts, Crafts & Woodworking Bones in My Bed - Dog Care Covering matters of dog care, such as nutrition, pros and Carve a Gray Jay cons of a raw diet, vaccinations, nail clipping, massage, The two instructors will take you through the carving, traveling with a dog, and other really important dog lore from roughing out, to texturing, to painting. Includes and tails from 63 years of dog ownership! making birds’ feet. Instructors will provide carving Instructor: Carla Boe blank and eyes at cost of about $25.00 for each student. Thu - Sep 23rd to Oct 7th 1pm to 3pm Instructors: Ed Raaflaub and LeRoy Lovely 3 sessions/$33 Code: CVRD-15028 Tue - Sep 7th to Dec 21st 12noon to 4:30pm 16 sessions/$84 Code: CVRD-15021 History of Paldi A talk (with photographs) on the history of Paldi and the Printmaking Workshop Mayo Lumber Company. Beverlee will discuss and demonstrate several easy Presenter: Joan Mayo printmaking techniques. Participants will create an Tue - Oct 5th 1pm to 2:30pm edition of original prints using waxed card and other 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15038 non-toxic household materials. Wear old clothes, bring a lunch, and a 4 x 5” line drawing idea. Sharing the Road & the Road Test Instructor: Beverlee McLeod Driving around trucks can be intimidating. They’re very Wed - Oct 6th 10am to 3pm big and don’t handle like cars. Once you understand 1 session/$24 Code: CVRD-15078 the capabilities and limitations of trucks, you can more The Art of Glass Blowing safely share the road with them. Then we will talk about Sketching A studio tour showcasing various products (oil lamps, road tests, and what you need to work on before you go Sketching: like a camera, your eye is quick to pick up wine glasses, jewelry and laboratory glass), learn about for a road test. on colour, form & variation. It provides a reminder of the materials, processes and background of glass Instructors: Roy Patt and Don Wirachowsky the day, scene (if only a capsuled portion) and person/ blowing, and observe a practical demonstration of blow- Wed - Oct 6 people there. Learn a new art form and share your ing a red wine glass. Followed by questions and a tour 10am to 12noon experience with others. of the studio. 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15041 Instructor: Bernice Sutton Presenter: Grahame Fowle Fri - Oct 8th to Oct 29th 9:30am to 12noon Fri - Oct 15th 1:30pm to 2:30pm Play Reading 4 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15049 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15053 Have fun reading play scripts, working with dialogue and characterization. Students will be encouraged to find Beginning Chip Carving Clay Sculpting suitable scripts for the group to read. Learn techniques to make four coasters and, if time per- Learn the techniques of hand building in clay to Instructor: Jean Davis mits, Christmas angel. Instructors will provide practice create sculptures for home or garden. Let your creative Tue - Oct 12th to Nov 16th 1pm to 2:30pm board and wood (small fee to be determined for materi- “juices” flow! A $30 charge for clay and firing to be 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15043 als). Participants can purchase or borrow chip carving paid to instructor on the first day. knife from instructors. Instructor: Linda Richter Traditional Chinese Mahjong Instructors: Rollie Holland and Tom MacDuff Tue - Oct 26th to Nov 23rd 1pm to 3pm Game of the Four Winds 5 sessions/$33 Code: CVRD-15060 Mon - Oct 18th to Nov 15th 1pm to 3pm Dust off those antique Mahjong sets and learn to play 5 sessions/$39 Code: CVRD-15057 this classic Chinese tile game. Steeped in tradition Making Cards: Folding, Embroidering, and similar to card games such as rummy, it combines Calligraphy - Beginners Italics and Hand-Stamping/Embossing elements of strategy and luck. Played with 144 solid Beautiful, functional, versatile, Italics will open a whole Class 1: folding strips of paper into an image to be tiles comprised of “suits,” “honours” and flowers world of greeting cards, posters, bookmarks, etc. Skills inserted into a card. Class 2: sewing an image from a (flowers are optional). Both beginners and experienced are applicable to other hands in the art and craft of hand template onto a card with needle and thread and players welcome. lettering. List of supplies available upon registration. $8 possibly glass beads. Class 3: BASIC card embossing Instructor: Judi Baker to be paid to instructor for practice pad. using rubber stamps, inks, colored powders and a heat Tue - Nov 2nd to Nov 23rd 10am to 12noon Instructor: Judy Dearman gun to make beautiful embossed cards. $8 to be paid to 4 sessions/$35 Code: CVRD-15063 Thu - Oct 14th to Nov 25th 9am to 12noon instructor for supplies. No class Nov 11th Instructor: Carole Walker Far Away Twentieth Century Wars 6 sessions/$50 Code: CVRD-15050 Fri - Nov 5th to Nov 19th 9am to 12noon (1899-1995) Shaped the Canada of 3 sessions/$28 Code: CVRD-15065 Today History of HBC Point Blanket & Craft Although the violence of the twentieth century never ravaged their homeland, Canada’s youth marched Workshop Using Blanket Material away six times to fight in distant conflicts. Their A history presentation of the Hudson’s Bay Company unselfish heroism, forged in fire, helped to create a Point Blanket followed by a hands-on workshop in Find A Program That peaceful nation admired around the world. making mittens or Christmas decorations from Hudson’s Instructor: Nick Prowse Bay Point Blanket material. Stitching is done by hand Interests You??? Thu - Nov 18th to Dec 2nd 10am to 12noon in the blanket stitch. $10 to be paid to instructor for kit. 3 sessions/$30 Code: CVRD-15071 To Register for any Elder Instructor: Suzan Lagrove Mon - Nov 22nd 9:30am to 11:30am Beginners Bridge College program, 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15074 Card playing experience is helpful. Topics include Contact the Christmas Greens Wreath, Table Top bridge basics, evaluating your hand, bidding, responses, Island Savings Centre declarer play, defensive play and a few basic Tree and Centerpiece 250.748.7529 conventions. After completing the course you should be Class 1 Holiday Season Door Wreath – 18” made with comfortable playing bridge with your friends. fresh seasonal greens, moss, baubles & bows. Class 2 Instructor: Gord Thomas Register at least 4 days Table Top Christmas Tree–decorate your pot using the Mon/Thur - Nov 22nd to Dec 9th 1:30pm to 4pm hot glue method & create a mini Christmas tree approx. 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15072 in advance to avoid 16” high with fresh Christmas greens & mini ornaments. Class 3 Christmas Greens Table Centerpiece–with disappointment. candle, sumptuous ribbon, & seasonal decorations. $20 to be paid to instructor for supplies. Instructor: Pat Spezowka Tue - Nov 30th to Dec 14th 9:15am to 12 noon 3 sessions/$35 Code: CVRD-15075 DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMS ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE - 250.748.7529 / NORTH COWICHAN P&R - 250.746.7665 Page 3 Elder College

Health & Well Being Walks, Hikes and Tours Complementary/Alternative Medicine Walks in the Woods Complementary medicine treats the patient as a whole A series of easy walks at a relaxed pace, away from the person considering their physical, mental and emotional noise of traffic. A different location each week. Led by levels. members of the Cowichan Outdoor Group. Walks go Instructor: Deanna Stephenson RHt rain or shine. No pets please. Fri - Oct 1st 9:30am to 11:30am Leaders: Cowichan Outdoor Group 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15035 Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 20th 9am to 11:30am approx 6 sessions/$28 Code: CVRD-15023 Seeing and Feeling an Aura The human energy field, the aura, is visible. We can all Hiking the Cowichan Valley see them, when we know how and where to look. Auras A series of six hikes, including some steep areas and can also be felt. This half day experiential workshop hills. Participants need to be reasonably fit. Time to teaches people how to see and feel auras. enjoy the views, snacks and the company. Led by mem- Instructor: Jane Hutchins bers of the Cowichan Outdoor Group. Hikes go rain or Thu - Oct 21st 10am to 2pm Bamberton Museum and Bus Tour shine. No pets please 1 session/$18 Code: CVRD-15055 Tour the historic Bamberton Museum. View the Leaders: Cowichan Outdoor Group documentary film “Bamberton, Gone, but not Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 20th 9am to 1pm Hip Replacement Prevention and Forgotten”. Bus tour from the manager’s house to the 6 sessions/$28 Code: CVRD-15024 shores of Saanich Inlet, including a trip down the old Rehabilitation main street of the former cement company’s village built The session will present the anatomy of the hip joint and Hawk Migration from East Sooke Park in 1912 and the original quarry which extends over 1000 its strengths and weaknesses. How the hip deteriorates, Hawks will be congregating in preparation for a feet into the mountainside. Please bring $8 for the cost how to prevent that deterioration and the essentials of favourable wind to cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca on of the tour bus. how the body adapts will be illustrated, as well as how their southerly migration. Joint outing with Cowichan Presenter: Maureen Alexander to prepare for surgery, and how to recover from it. The Valley Naturalists whose members will assist in Sun - Sep 26th 11am to 1:30pm talk will be interactive, with a chance to ask questions. identifying hawks, vultures and other birds. Be ready to 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15030 Instructors: Page Porter and Steve Shumka, Registered leave at 8:30am from the Island Savings Centre lobby. Massage Therapist Leader: David Aldcroft Wed - Oct 27th 1pm to 2:30pm Providence Farm – History and a Tour Sun - Sep 26th 8:30am to 3pm (approx) A talk on the history of Providence Farm and the various 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15058 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15029 activities that take place there will be followed by a tour of the facilities. Ecovillage Tour & Lunch The Chakras Presenter: Jack Hutton This experiential workshop is a brief overview of the An illustrated presentation on the history of Ecovillage, Tue - Sep 28th 9:30am to 12 noon (approx) chakras, the energetic power centres of the body. Learn zoning, etc. Will be followed by a question and answer 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15033 their locations, the organs, glands and body systems period, a guided walk around the Ecovillage and with a each governs, and anomalies in chakras and what they lunch. ($8 to be paid to Ecovillage for lunch). might mean. Feel the chakras and understand their Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve Visit Presenter: Lee-Ann Hargreaves An easy walk through the Garry Oak woods of the power. Experience the human connectedness of us all. Wed - Oct 6th 9:30am to 2pm Elkington Property which are being managed to restore Instructor: Jane Hutchins 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15037 them to their former state and preserve the native Thu - Oct 28th 10am to 2pm flowers. Techniques such as burning and mowing will 1 session/$18 Code: CVRD-15062 be discussed. Instructor: Irvin Banman Leaving a Legacy Mon - Oct 4th 9:30am to 12noon A well crafted estate plan can insure your legacy 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15036 provides the maximum benefit to the ones you care Music about, saving money, time and conflict within families. The speakers introduce and describe important issues Guitar Finger Picking Lessons relating to wills, probate, estate administration, tax Gardening & Outdoors Travis finger picking alternate to bass style. Style planning, charitable giving and life insurance. used by Paul Simon, James Taylor, Leo Kottke, John Instructors: Richard Friedrich, Orchard and Company Renbourn, and others. Some playing in alternate tunings. and Fran Kirby, Assante Capital Management Ltd. Japanese Gardens: History, Design, and No finger picking experience required, but some chord Thu - Nov 18th 10am to 12noon Construction playing ability. Bring footstool if you have one. 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15069 A tour of a Japanese-style “strolling” garden, a mix of Instructor: Graham Edwards modern and traditional design. Notice the importance of Thu - Oct 14th to Nov 25th 1pm to 2pm Tasty Wheat and Gluten Free Cooking rock placement and understand the taboos in this ancient No class Nov 11th Do you have a Celiac or someone with a wheat/gluten art form. Notice the many shrubs, trees, and plant life, 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15048 allergy in your household? If so, this class is for you. and a variety of natural colours and textures. Making Music with Mike We’ll share recipes, discuss what to look for on labels Presenter: Jim Shillito Singing our old favorite songs led by the guitar. and sample tasty gluten free baking. $3.00 to be paid to Mon - Sep 27th 1pm to 4pm Beginners and experienced singers are all welcome. cover cost of gluten-free baking samples. 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15077 Instructor: Mike Simkins Instructor: Gwyneth Kingham Fri - Oct 22nd to Dec 10th 1pm to 2:30pm Fri - Nov 26th 9am to 12noon Winter Bird Feeding 8 sessions/$56 Code: CVRD-15059 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15073 A discussion of the different types of wild bird foods and feeders. Different species of birds that come to Learn to Play the Ukulele feeders in the winter need different types of feed. Learn ukulele tuning, basic chords and strumming. Instructor: Colin Bartlett Students bring their own ukuleles. Dance Fri - Oct 15th 10am to 12noon Instructor: Sherie Robb 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15052 Sat - Oct 16th 9am to 12noon A Taste of Middle Eastern Dance 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15079 This workshop is a fun way of learning about the Winter in the Garden history of this dance form, plus basic steps and short Gardens can be enjoyed year round on the coast. Topics choreography. Be prepared to enjoy! covered will include preparing for winter and planting Instructor: Debra Peterson for colour and interest through the winter. Tue - Sep 14th 10am to 12noon Instructor: Bernie Dinter 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15042 Tue - Oct 19th 10am to 11am 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15056 Beginners Line Dancing Fun and exercise while learning the basics of line Blue Orchard (Mason) Bees dancing. Aimed at beginners and those with limited The life history of these efficient pollinators of fruit experience. A partner is not required. Cowboy boots or trees will be described. Various types of bee houses and leather-soled shoes are best, not shoes with soles that their care will be discussed. The over-wintering cocoons stick to the floor. will be displayed. Instructor: Cliff Knowles Instructor: Eric Marshall Wed - Sep 22nd to Oct 27th 2pm to 3pm Wed - Nov 3rd 1:30pm to 3pm 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15027 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15064

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Armchair Travel Computers & Cameras Central America Windows 7 Introduction Slide show featuring an overland journey from An introduction to Windows 7. Must bring a Antigua, Guatemala through Honduras, Nicaragua and laptop (computer) with Windows 7 installed on it. File finishing in San Jose, Costa Rica. Jungle-clad Mayan management, using control panel, using the start up ruins, colonial towns, volcanoes, flora, fauna and function, the taskbar, installing new software, setting archaeological treasures. up a printer, using the Help program, connecting to the Presenter: Carolyn Prellwitz Internet, email, virus checking, firewall and others time Mon - Oct 4th 1:30pm to 3:30pm permitting. 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15039 Instructor: Rob C.W. Robinson Tue/Thu - Sep 28th to Oct 14th 10am to 12noon Oman and Zanzibar 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15032 Join us as we travel to Oman, the land of frankincense and the Queen of Sheba, and to its one time capital, the Digital Cameras 101 island of Zanzibar with its white sand beaches and spice Are you thinking of getting a digital camera? Do you farms on Africa’s east coast. have one and want to learn more about using it? Bring Presenter: Gwyneth Kingham your questions, your camera and instruction manual. A Thu - Oct 7th 1:30pm to 3:30pm The Great Adventure 2009 discussion session for novices. 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15044 Join Carl and Racine for a photographic travel log of Instructor: Eric Marshall their 2009 adventures through Washington, Oregon, Fri - Oct 1st 2pm to 4pm A Decade of Sailing Round the World Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park. You’ll see images 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15034 Don and Bridget have circumnavigated the world. They of wild life, geological and historical points of interest will share slides of their decade of sailing. and get a commentary on the seventy nine day journey. PowerPoint Pictorial Presentations Presenters: Don and Bridget Bruneski Presenters: Carl and Racine Erland Learn how to create a presentation to honour someone, Fri - Oct 15th 1:30pm to 3:30pm Wed - Nov 10th 1:30pm to 3:30pm a retrospective in pictures, print, and sound. Techniques 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15051 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15066 can be applied to any presentation: vacation slide shows, childrens’ milestones, etc. Required: laptop computer A Photo Tour of the Czech Republic South East Asia with either PowerPoint 2003 or 2007, a selection of Visit Prague on and off the tourist trail, Olomous and Hong Kong, then overland through Vietnam across Laos digital photos, basic knowledge of PowerPoint and file small town Moravia, and the medieval Bohemian town to Thailand. Visit Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hmong villages management techniques. of Cesky Krumlov. and the World Heritage site of Luang Prabang. Up the Instructor: Doug Perkins Presenter: Judith Hudson Mekong River, see the White Temple near Chaing Rai, Wed - Oct 6th to Oct 27th 2pm to 4pm Thu - Nov 4th 1:30pm to 3pm Bangkok and the beaches of Phi Phi Don. 4 sessions/$39 Code: CVRD-15045 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15067 Presenter: Gerry Tiede Wed - Dec 1st 2pm to 4pm Introduction to Digital Photo Editing 1 session/$13 Code: CVRD-15076 This is a beginner class that will explain resolution & pixels, re-sizing, cropping, reading histograms, colour adjustments, levels and curves, and adding text. Fitness & Sports Although we will be using Photoshop CS3, skills taught will be common to most digital photo editing programs. T’ai Chi Beginners Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of MS Windows. Students will learn basic positions, how to move, and Instructor: Bruce Kingham the first part of the set. Wear comfortable clothes. Mon - Oct 18th to Nov 1st 2:45pm to 4:45pm Instructor: Janet Browne 3 sessions/$33 Code: CVRD-15054 Thu - Sep 16th to Oct 21st 10am to 11:30am 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15026 Creating Photobooks - It’s Easier Than Thu - Oct 28th to Dec 9th You Think No class Nov 11th 10am to 11:30am For those people who have digital photographs or old 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15061 photos that can be scanned and converted to JPEG files, these workshops will demonstrate how to convert the Gentle Yoga files into bound photobooks. A gentle yet challenging class suitable for beginners, Instructor: Judith Green as well as people with Yoga experience. The class will Mon - Nov 15th to Nov 22nd 1pm to 3pm focus on balance, strength, and flexibility using poses. 2 sessions/$22 Code: CVRD-15068 Instructor: Shirley Mura Tue - Oct 12th to Nov 30th 9:30am to 11am Photo Retouching, Image Editing, 8 sessions/$56 Code: CVRD-15046 Scanning Mon - Oct 18th to Dec 6th 9:30am to 11am GIMP is a free program, similar to Photoshop but 8 sessions/$56 Code: CVRD-15047 better, for photo retouching, image composition and image authoring and image scanning. It can be used Pickle Ball as a paint program, an expert-quality photo retouching Come ready to play, with court shoes. NEW program, an image format converter, etc. GIMP will be Pickler Lenny and the Esquimalt Rec installed on your laptop in the first session. Centre Picklers will introduce this Required: Laptop computer with a mouse. fast-growing racquet sport and the safety rules, Instructor: Rob C.W. Robinson followed by basic shooting, serving, and returning Tue/Thu - Nov 16th to Dec 2nd 1:30pm to 3:30pm serves, and finally, court strategies for doubles. Never 6 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15070 heard of the sport? Check out pickleballcanada.org. Wed - Sep 22nd to Oct 6th 4:30pm to 5:30 pm 3 sessions/$28 Code: CVRD-15097

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Youth Outreach Autumn Drop-in Schedule Starting Tuesday September 7th Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Youth Corner - Drop-in Centre - 13 to 18 years Island Savings Centre 3pm to 6pm 3pm to 9pm 3pm to 10pm 5pm to 9pm

Breakout Crofton Recreation For More Elementary 6pm to 8pm Information Contact Denise Quamichan Breakout 250.746.0417 Middle Recreation [email protected] School 6pm to 8pm

Youth Outreach Hip Hop Dance Fitness

Youth Corner-Drop-In Centre Hip Hop Dance @ Fuller Lake Arena Ruff & Tumble (8-11yrs) Our Drop-In Centre is back for another year Hip, Hop, Pop and Lock come and learn to dance street This class is geared towards boys and girls and is better than ever. Check us out in the old style. Find your groove in a fun, intense and energetic ages 8-11 years old. Feel the rumble, learn NEW pool’s weight room and see what’s going on. class. We take you through the basic steps of hip hop to bejumble. This class is rockin’ - nothing Chill out, play video games, do some computer work, to more advanced moves as you learn. Great cardio is comparable. Bring it …ON! play pool and meet new friends. It’s FREE and opens workout at the same time, taught by the professionals Cowichan Aquatic Centre Tuesday September 7th. from the Heritage Academy of Performing Arts. Instructor: Abby Carfantan Fuller Lake Arena Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 6th 3:30pm to 4:30pm Cowichan Neighbourhood House 5 to 8 years 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8948 For more information call Arlene at 250.246.3203 Mon - Sep 13th to Nov 8th 4:45pm to 5:20pm Wed - Oct 13th to Nov 3rd 3:30pm to 4:30pm Location: Old Chemainus Fire Hall 8 sessions/$66 Code: MNC-8272 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8949 No class Oct 11th Wed - Nov 17th to Dec 8th 3:30pm to 4:30pm 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8950 Breakout Recreation (14-18yrs) 9 to 12 years A neutral place for youth to hangout, shoot hoops, play Mon - Sep 13th to Nov 8th 5:20pm to 6pm soccer, play Mission Impossible or invent an entirely Cheering, Roaring Fun Fitness (8-11yrs) 8 sessions/$66 Code: MNC-8273 new game. This is an opportunity for free play as well as This class teaches basic cheerleading in a No class Oct 11th some organized activities in a supervised venue. Come fitness environment. Perfect for girls ages NEW and enjoy this very successful, FREE, drop–in program Hip Hop Dance @ Island Savings 8-11 years old, looking to have some fun at Quamichan Middle School Gym and learn new skills. Come learn cheers Wednesdays Centre and kick it!! September 22nd to December 8th Have fun exercising your creative side and your body Cowichan Aquatic Centre 6pm to 8pm with a class that combines dance movements and music. Instructor: Kim Magnan Meet behind Quamichan Middle School at the Simple routines and combinations will be based on mod- Tue - Sep 14th to Oct 5th 3:30pm to 4:30pm Gym Doors ern and jazz dance. It’s a great way to stay in shape. 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8951 No experience is necessary Tue - Oct 19th to Nov 9th 3:30pm to 4:30pm Crofton Elementary Drop-In 6 to 8 years 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8952 A variety of fun sports activities. Different sports and Tue - Oct 5th to Nov 30th 3:30pm to 4:15pm Tue - Nov 16th to Dec 7th 3:30pm to 4:30pm games each session including floor hockey, soccer, 9 sessions/$100 Code: CVRD-15087 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8953 basketball and more! 8 to 11 years Fuller Lake Arena (Chemainus) For Teens Tue - Oct 5th to Nov 30th 4:15pm to 5pm Mon - Sep 13th to Oct 4th 3:30pm to 4:30pm Tuesdays 9 sessions/$100 Code: CVRD-15088 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-7940 September 7th to December 14th Mon - Oct 18th to Nov 8th 3:30pm to 4:30pm 6pm to 8pm 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-7941 Teen Skates (13-18yrs) Dances 10-13 yrs Island Savings Centre Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early as Teens Only. The music will be blasting, so come hang the dances are selling out fast!! with us for these special teen only skates. Win prizes, Must show student ID or proof of age. hang with your friends. It’s going to be fun! Regular evening skate prices in effect. The DJ is awesome and will play all your requests. Fri - Sep 17th - 7:30pm to 9pm Concession will be open and coat check available. Fri - Oct 1st - 7:30pm to 9pm Island Savings Centre – Heritage Hall Fri - Nov 5th - 7:30pm to 9pm Cost: $3.25 Friday October 22nd and December 17th 7:00-10:00 pm $7.00 each from the Ticket Centre After School Fire Up the Fun Fridays: After School Clayworks (6-12yrs) In these fun after school classes, students NEW will use hand building techniques to create dazzling clay projects. A great class for beginners! Supply fee of $20 payable to instructor on first day of class Instructor: Tara Friest Lord—BFA, B.Ed Fri - Sep 17th to Oct 8th 3:30pm to 4:30 pm 4 sessions/ $70 Code: CVRD-15129 Fri - Oct 15th to Nov 5th 3:30pm to 4:30 pm 4 sessions/ $70 Code: CVRD-15130

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Movie, Pizza & Skate Nights Learn to Skate Lessons Special Skates Fuller Lake Arena Parent & Tot Lessons (2 to 5 years) Island Savings Centre Looking for something to do This program is designed to introduce preschool aged Pro D Day Skates on Friday? Come down to children to skating. Parents participate with their Sep 27th - 12noon to 1:30pm Fuller Lake Arena for this children on the ice. Our instructors will teach the basic Sep 27th - Stick & Puck - 10:45am to 11:45am awesome combo event! Your skills using a variety of games and activities. Although Oct 22nd - 12noon to 1:30pm ticket provides admittance the instruction is only one-half hour, participants are Thanksgiving into a BluRay movie, 2 slices welcome to skate for a full hour at no extra charge. Oct 10th - 3pm to 4:30pm of pizza, popcorn, drinks and Maximum 2 tots to 1 parent. Oct 11th - 12noon to 1:30pm the Friday night skate. What Island Savings Centre a deal! Pre-purchase tickets to avoid disappointment. Mon - Oct 4th to Nov 1st 1pm to 1:30 pm Remembrance Day Fuller Lake Arena 5 lessons/$30 Code: CVRD-14941 Nov 11th - 12noon to 1:30pm Fri - Oct 1st 4:15pm to 8:15pm No lesson Oct 11th Regular Admission Rates Apply 1 session/$13 Code: MNC-8203 Mon - Nov 15th to Dec 13th 1pm to 1:30 pm 5 lessons/$30 Code: CVRD-14942 Fri - Oct 22nd 4:15pm to 8:15pm Wed - Oct 6th to Nov 3rd 10am to 10:30 am Teen Skates (13-18yrs) 1 session/$13 Code: MNC-8204 5 Lessons $30 Code: CVRD-14943 Wed - Nov 10th to Dec 8th 10am to 10:30 am Island Savings Centre 5 Lessons $30 Code: CVRD-14944 Teens Only. The music will be blasting, so come hang with us for these special ‘teen only’ skates. Win prizes. North Adult Skating Lessons (16 years +) Hang with your friends. It’s going to be fun! Cowichan Learn to skate in a pleasant atmosphere with plenty of Regular evening skate prices in effect. room for a relaxing lesson with music and friends. This Fri - Sep 17th - 7:30pm to 9pm Gift Cards class is an introduction to skating designed to teach the Fri - Oct 1st - 7:30pm to 9pm North Cowichan Parks basic skills at an easy pace and is ideal for those with Fri - Nov 5th - 7:30pm to 9pm and Rec is proud to little or no experience. This half-hour lesson is during Cost: $3.25 offer gift cards to be our Saturday Everyone Welcome session and used for our facilities participants are welcome to skate the entire session at no Free Welcome Back Skates extra charge. The same evaluation system will be and our programs followed as the school age lessons. Island Savings Centre including drop-in Island Savings Centre What a great way to get back into skating. We’ve classes. Sat - Oct 16th to Nov 6th 2:30pm to 3pm opened up our Sunday afternoon public skating session (During Public Skate) The gift cards are now to invite everyone for FREE!! 4 Lessons/$28 Code: CVRD-14945 available at both the Sunday September 26th - 1:45pm to 3pm Sat Nov 20 to Dec 11 2:30pm to 3pm No Charge Cowichan Aquatic Gift Card (During Public Skate) North Cowichan Parks & Rec Centre & 4 Lessons/$28 Code: CVRD-14946 Fuller Lake Arena Fuller Lake Arena Join us at Fuller Lake for the first Sunday skate of the season and remember how fun it is to glide around the rink. The best part is this first session is FREE!! Sunday September 19th - 2:15pm to 3:45pm Autumn Skating Schedule & Admission Rates No Charge

Island Savings Centre - Admission Rates Fuller Lake Arena - Admission Rates Evening / Weekday Category Age Weekend Admission Category Age Admission Admission

Under 4yrs of Under 4yrs of Preschooler $2.25 $2.75 Preschooler No charge age age Child 4 yrs to 12 yrs $2.25 $2.75 Child 4 yrs to 12 yrs $2.75 13 yrs to 18 yrs Youth or Youth or Student $2.75 $3.25 13 yrs to 18 yrs $3.50 or valid id. Student Adult 19 to 54 yrs $3.25 $4.50 Adult 19 yrs & over $5.50 55 Plus 55 yrs and over $2.75 $3.25 55 Plus 55 yrs and over $3.75 1-2 Adults & 1 Family Up to 4 youth $9.00 $9.00 Parent & Tot Per twosome $5.00 (5 maximum) Family Up to 5 in family $10.00

Facility Island Savings Centre Fuller Lake Arena Contact Phone: 250.748.7529 Phone: 250.246.3811 Public Skating Parent & Tot 50+ Drop-In Public Skating Parent & Tot Adult Lap Session Pioneer Sessions Drop-in Hockey Sessions Skates Hockey Sessions Skates Skate

Mondays 12noon to 12:50pm 1pm to 2pm Tuesdays 12noon to 12:50pm 9:15am to 10:30am 11:45am to 1pm 9:30am to 11am 12noon to 12:50pm Wednesdays & 9:15am to 10:30am 1:30pm to 2:45pm 8:45am to 9:45am 6:30pm to 8pm ** Thursdays 12noon to 12:50pm 9:15am to 10:30am 11:45am to 1pm 9:30am to 11am 1:30pm to 2:45pm 11am to Fridays 12noon to 12:50pm & 11:50am 6:45pm to 8:15pm Saturdays 1:45pm to 3:15pm ** Sundays 1:45pm to 3:15pm ** 2:15pm to 3:45pm

*Note Public skates are cancelled at the ISC when the Cowichan Valley Capitals play *Fuller Lake Arena has no public skates on statutory holidays **Evening/Weekend Admission rates apply

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Premier Sports Award Learn to Skate (Island Savings Centre) This premiers sports award program pays specific attention to developing important recreational skating skills so that children may safely and confidently move on to other community programs. Children will progress through our ten badge level program at their own pace. Our staff provide instruction to small groups of children based on their skating abilities. Note: Students may require more than one lesson set to complete all the required skills within a level. To ensure safety, helmets are mandatory for this session. A limited number of skates and helmets are available at no charge from our skate shop. *Children must be 4 years or older, and must be able to stand unassisted on the ice. Preschool Skating Lessons Ages 4 to 5yrs 5 Lessons - $30, Second child - $25 (all classes are 30 minutes in duration) No Class Monday, Oct 11 or Friday, Oct 22

Levels Mon -1:30pm Wed - 9:30am Fri - 2:40pm Oct 4th - Nov 15th - Oct 6th - Nov 10th - Oct 1st - Nov 12th - #1 Magenta #2 Silver #3 Teal #4 Purple Nov 8th Dec 13 Nov 3rd Dec 8th Nov 5th Dec 10th

Magenta - Children will become comfortable on the ice, and learn simple steps. 14955 14959 14963 14967 14971 14975 Silver - Children will learn balance, side stepping and gliding. 14956 14960 14964 14968 14972 14976 Teal - Children will continue gliding, balance, and will be introduced to stopping. 14957 14961 14965 14969 14973 14977 Purple - Children will increase balance, gliding, continue stopping, and be introduced 14958 14962 14966 14970 14974 14978 to backward skating.

School Age Skating Lessons 5 Lesson $30, Second child $25 *Saturday lessons during public skating are only 4 weeks Ages 6 to 15yrs (all classes are 30 minutes in duration) 4 lessons/$25 Second child/$20 Levels Fri - 3:15pm Fri - 3:50pm Sat - 2:15pm #1 Red #2 Orange #3 Gold #4 Yellow #5 Green #6 Blue Oct 1st - Nov 12th - Oct 1st - Nov 12th - Oct 16th - Nov 20th - Nov 5th Dec 10th Nov 5th Dec 10th Nov 6th Dec 11th

Red - Will be comfortable falling down, standing up, balancing, and skating forwards. 14979 14947 14985 15001 14992 14949 Orange - Will increase gliding, backwards skating and stopping. 14980 14996 14986 15002 14993 14950 Gold - Will continue turns and backwards skating and learn forward double sculling. 14981 14997 14987 15003 14991 14951 Yellow - Will learn backward double sculling, forward circle thrusts, two-foot turns 14982 14998 14988 15004 14994 14952 and stops. Green - Will learn forward crossovers, turns, backward circle thrusts and stops. 14983 14999 14989 15005 14995 14953 Blue - Will learn backward crossovers, turns, skating in a quick controlled manner and 14984 15000 14990 15006 14948 14954 stops.

Ladies Hockey School Ladies Hockey School Winter Ladies this is for you, come to Fuller Lake NEW Arena to learn how to play hockey. There Wonderland are a limited number of spots in this popular program that will teach you the basic skills, Skates fundamentals and positioning involved in hockey. The school is open to women 18+ who are interested in learning or improving their skills. Full gear is required. The Island Savings Centre Fuller Lake Arena and Fuller Lake Arena will Wed - Nov 17th to Dec 22nd 8:10pm to 9:20pm 6 sessions/$99 Code: MNC-8244 be offering special winter theme skating sessions in Don’t Miss December, look for more All female Hockey Day information in the next Cowichan Arena - January 2nd supplement but remember to circle: CanSkate CanSkate Learn to Skate Thursday December 23rd Learn to skate programs at Fuller Lake Arena are run by Island Savings Centre the Fuller Lake Skating Club. or Register on September 8th 6pm to 8pm Fuller Lake Arena Friday December 10th Contact: 250-246-9116 Fuller Lake Arena www.fullerlakeskatingclub.org

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Red Cross Learn to Swim Lessons

Lesson Set Dates & Costs Lesson Day(s) of the Week # of Class Duration Set # Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Fri Sat Sun Sessions 30 Min. 45 Min.

Sept 13th to 29th Sept 14th to 30th Sept 17th to Oct 29th Sept 11th to Oct 23rd Sept 12th to Oct 24th 6 $30 $45 1 (6 sessions) (6 sessions) (7 sessions) (7 sessions) (7 sessions) Oct 4th to 27th Oct 5th to 28th Nov 5th to Dec 17th Oct 30th to Dec 11th Oct 31st to Dec 12th 7 $35 $52.50 2 (7 sessions) (8 sessions) (7 sessions) (7 sessions) (7 sessions) Nov 1st to 24th Nov 2nd to 25th 8 $40 $60 3 (8 sessions) (7 sessions) Preschool Lesson Start Times (all classes are 30 minutes in duration) Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Fri Sat Sun Level 9am 9:30am 3pm 3:30pm 5:30pm 3:30pm 5pm 5:30pm 9am 9:30am 9am 9:30am 10am 10:30am 5pm 5:30pm

8277 8325 8291 Starfish & 8292 8278 8279 8280 8326 8328 8330 8331 8332 Duck 8281 8327 8329 8396 8383 8386 8371 8364 8365 8382 8398 8400 Sea Turtle 8402 8403 8404 8390 8399 8401 8469 8490 8419 8468 8462 8461 8488 8491 8493 Salamander 8495 8496 8497 8489 8492 8494 8589 8608 8500 8528 8527 8529 8606 8609 8611 Sunfish 8613 8614 8615 8607 8610 8612 8642 8620 8634 8674 Crocodile 8676 8677 8675 8685 8682 Whale & 8678 8680 8686 8683 8679 8681 Marlin 8687 8684 School Aged Lesson Start Times (Swim Kids Levels 1 through 4 are 30 minutes in duration / Swim Kids Levels 5 through 10 are 45 minutes in duration) Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Sat Sun Level 3:30pm 4pm 4:15pm 5pm 3:30pm 4pm 5pm 9am 9:30am 10am 10:15am 11am 5pm 5:45pm

8689 8703 8700 Swim Kids 8692 8693 8711 8701 8704 8706 8708 8709 8710 1 & 2 8702 8705 8707 8712 8722 8749 8726 Swim Kids 8714 8713 8717 8752 8754 8750 8747 8746 8745 8744 3 & 4 8753 8755 8751 8748 8761 8768 Swim Kids 8776 8785 8780 8782 8784 8786 5 & 6 8781 8783 8987 8790 Swim Kids 8789 8814 8816 8818 7 & 8 8815 8817 8819 8841 Swim Kids 8825 8847 8849 8851 9 & 10 8848 8850

Swim Kids 8853 7, 8, 9, & 10 8855

Education Assessments Adult Swim Lessons Private Swimming Lessons This is a quick look at your basic swimming skills if Adult Beginners (Set 1, 2 or 3) you want to work with Special Needs and with School Mon & Wed - Sep 13th to 29th 6:45pm to 7:30pm Do you need some one on one time to District 79 swimming programs. It is a chance for 6 sessions/$48 MNC-8863 improve your swimming skills, build your you to do a 75 meter swim without an aid, tread water, Mon & Wed - Oct 4th to 27th 6:45pm to 7:30pm endurance or take your fitness to the next demonstrate reaching assists and receive a certificate to 7 sessions/$56 MNC-8872 level? This is also a great way for beginner acknowledge your swimming skills for your employer. Mon & Wed - Nov 1st to 24th 6:45pm to 7:30pm Cowichan Aquatic Centre 8 sessions/$64 MNC-8873 swimmers to be able to learn how to swim Fri- Sep 17th Code: MNC-8856 in a comfortable setting. Fri - Sep 24th Code: MNC-8859 Advanced Adults (Set 1, 2 or 3) Mon & Wed - Sep 13th to 29th 7:30pm to 8:15pm Fri - Oct 8th Code: MNC-8860 Single Lesson - $26.50 Fri - Oct 29th Code: MNC-8861 6 sessions/$48 MNC-8874 Mon & Wed - Oct 4th to 27th 7:30pm to 8:15pm 5 Private Lessons - $106 Fri - Nov 12th Code: MNC-8862 11 Private Lessons - $212 Cost: $15 3pm to 4:30pm 7 sessions/$56 MNC-8880 Mon & Wed - Nov 1st to 24th 7:30pm to 8:15pm To book call Lonnie 8 sessions/$64 MNC-8881 250-746-3301

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Aquatic Attendants Our aquatic attendants are multi-functional staff members who help create memories at the pool...whether Splashtacular Fun Swims it is welcoming patrons to the top of the slide, running our birthday parties or helping create a safe and Preschool Open Play enjoyable aquatic environments. To work as an Aquatic Attendant at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre you also Tuesdays/Thursdays - 10am to 11am must be a minimum 15 years of age to be considered. Kids Fun Swims Upcoming Aquatic Attendant Certification Courses Mondays/Wednesdays - 6:30pm to 9:30pm (ALL OCCUR AT THE COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE) Tuesdays/Thursdays - 6pm to 8pm Fridays - 3pm to 9:30pm Next Offering Cost Code Award Prequisite Saturdays/Sundays - 1pm to 8pm Dates Days Family Fun Swims Sundays - 11am to 1pm MNC- Set #1 Sept 11th to Oct 16th Regular Admission Applies 8882 Bronze Star None Saturdays $80 * MNC- Set #2 Oct 30th to Dec 4th 8884

MNC- Cowichan Aquatic Centre Set#1 Sept 12th to Oct 17th Sundays 8886 Wins Provincial Award 13 years of age or MNC- Bronze Medallion* Set#2 Oct 24th to Nov 28th Sundays $182 hold Bronze Star 8888 The Cowichan Aquatic Centre was MNC- Set#3 Oct 5th to Oct 28th Tue/Thur awarded the 2009/2010 Recreation Facilities 8885 Association of British Columbia (RFABC) MNC- Bill Woycik Award for Outstanding Set#1 Sept 12th to Oct 17th Sundays 8940 Recreational Facility. The Bill Woycik Award MNC- for Outstanding Recreational Facility Bronze Cross with CPR ‘C’* Bronze Medallion Set#2 Oct 24th to Nov 28th Sundays $150 8890 recognizes all round excellence, including MNC- Set#3 Oct 5th to Oct 28th Tue/Thu programming, meeting community needs, 8889 design, energy efficiency, preventative maintenance and innovation. The award was The Fine Print presented at the annual RFABC Conference in Oliver. For most registered programs please withdraw a minimum of 3 days in advance for a full refund or credit. Please note that some programs (like “It is a great honour to receive this award,” Aquatic Attendant or Lifeguard / Instructor training) will have special withdrawal require- noted Mayor Tom Walker. “This is a ments due to their attendance requirements. testament to the work of our professional staff Please check your registration receipt to see the and the superb services that we provide at the details on withdrawal requirements that may Cowichan Aquatic Centre.” be greater than the minimum 3 days identified above. For clarification on this please talk to our Bill Woycik Award Winner Customer Relations Staff at any of our front Recreation Facilities Association of BC counters.

Lifeguard / Instructors The lifeguarding and instructing staff that North Cowichan brings on are the very best. These aquatic Pro Fun Days Camps professionals take their positions and responsibilities seriously from creating serious fun & safely supervising patrons, to leading quality lessons & responding to emergencies. Don’t know what to do with your kids on all these Pro Interested in working? Must be a minimum of 17 years of age to be considered. D days. We have something for you, let the kids enjoy an active day at the CAC. Learn some swimming skills, Upcoming Lifeguard & Instructor Certification Courses make some arts and crafts and make some new friends. (ALL OCCUR AT THE COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE) Mon - Sep 27th Code: MNC-8905 Next Offering Cost Code Fri - Oct 22nd Code: MNC-8906 Award Prequisite Fri - Nov 12th Code: MNC-8907 Dates Days 8:30am to 4pm Cost: $30 NLS Pool Option and September 11th, Saturday/ MNC- NLS Waterpark Option* $224 current CPR C 12th, 18th & 19th Sunday 8954 Friday Flicks MNC- NLS Pool Option Recert Current CPR C October 3rd Sunday $100 * 8942 Have you ever wished you were sitting in a hot tub or floating on an inner tube while watching your favorite movie? Well North Cowichan is making your wish come October 16th, 23rd, Assistant Water Safety 15+years old and equivalent of MNC- true, join us on select Fridays for Friday Flicks. If your 30th & November Saturday $375 swim kids 10 8943 not sold yet you can also bust a gut with our Instructor (AWSI)* 6th splashtacular water features, fun inflatable diving boards and best of all 2 water slides. MNC- Red Cross WSI Recert* None October 17th Sunday $85 Cowichan Aquatic Centre 8945 Friday, September 17th Friday, October 8th October 19th, 21st, Tuesday/ MNC- Pool Operator Level 1* None $189 Friday, October 22nd 26th & 28th Thursday 8947 Friday, November 5th Friday, November 19th Regular Admission Applies 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Free Water Polo Trials @ CAC Water Polo Drop-In Sessions Youth - Saturday September 18th & 25th 2pm to 4pm Starting October 3rd Youth - Sundays September 19th & 26th 6pm to 7:30pm Youths - Sunday/Tuesday 6pm to 6:45pm Adults - Sunday September 19th & 26th 8pm to 9:15pm Adults - Sunday Tuesday 8pm to 9:15pm No charge Regular Pool Admission Applies

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Canadian Swim Patrol Surf & Boogie Halloween Howler Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard, Boarding!! but are too young to take the courses? Learn the techniques on how to surf Join us for some tricks and treats, spooky crafts, ghostly games, yummy Halloween treats and the chance to jump Level 1 Rookie Patrol or boogie board on the west coast! in the wave pool. So grab your loot bags and your best Sat -Sept 11th to Oct 23rd This class runs you through all the Halloween costume and come on down. Families please 7 sessions/$70 - MNC-8955 skills you need to get on the water & note that all children 7 and under must be within arms start riding. Level 2 Ranger Patrol reach of an adult at all times. Cowichan Aquatic Centre Sat -Sept 11th to Oct 23rd Saturdays 7 sessions/$70 - MNC-8956 Sat - Oct 30th 11am to 1pm September 18 October 2 Regular Admission Applies October 16 November 20 Level 3 Star Patrol 11am to 1pm Sat -Sept 11th to Oct 23rd MNC-8892 MNC-8902 7 sessions/$70 - MNC-8957 MNC-8903 MNC-8904 Special Event Swims 10:30am to 11:30am Cost: $20 Late Night Swims (All Ages) Fri - Sep 24th Fri - Oct 15th Cowichan Valley Breakers Duncan Stingrays Fri - Nov 12th 9:30pm to 10:30pm Youth Swim Club Amateur Swim Club Game Night Swim http://cvbreakers.ca/ www.duncanstingrays.com Sat - Oct 2nd 250.748.1745 250.710.3278 Grandparents Day Swim Contact: Deanna Head Coach & Contact: Sun - Sep 12th Year Round Fitness & Skill Leanne Sirup Fright Fest Development or Competitive Sat - Oct 30th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm Program Pro D Day Swims Mon - Sep 27th Weekly Winter Maintenance Practices Year Round program with flexible commitments for all Fri - Oct 22nd October – December and January – April ages, stages, and abilities. Fri - Nov 12th 1pm to 3pm Daily Weekday Summer Practices Autumn Registration May 1st- mid August September 7th & 9th Regular Admission Applies BE PART OF OUR TEAM! Ongoing Registration As Well!!

Fitness

Childminding Service Mom & Baby Fitness U Fit Did you know….when you participate in a fitness class, Mom & Baby Yoga ‘U’ Fit enjoy a swim, sauna, steam, swirl or visit our weight The perfect way for mom’s to regain strength and core Do ‘U’ want to get fit and need that kickstart to get room, you can have your children cared for by our stability while bonding with their babies and meeting going? This class is for ‘U’! Small group gives you childminding service FREE. new moms. The focus is on mom’s practice, we also take work-out ideas with cardio classes designed with your Exclusively at the Cowichan time to practice movements and relaxation with baby. needs in mind. Bring energy, questions, and be ready for Aquatic Centre. Must be 6 weeks postpartum. Wear comfortable clothing. wet or dry fitness, notebook and a pen! Instructor: Kirsten Lang - 10:30am to 11:30am Instructor: Crystal Erickson - 5:40pm to 6:15pm Autumn 2010 Hours: Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 6th Code: MNC-8982 Thu - Sep 16th to Oct 7th Code: MNC-8985 Beginning September 13th 4 sessions/$29 4 sessions/$20 Monday to Friday Wed - Oct 13th to Nov 3rd Code: MNC-8983 Thu - Oct 14th to Nov 4th Code: MNC-8988 8:45am to 11:30am 4 sessions/$29 4 sessions/$20 Mondays and Wednesday Wed - Nov 17th to Dec 8th Code: MNC-8984 Thu - Nov 18th to Dec 9th Code: MNC-8989 5pm to 6:30pm 4 sessions/$29 4 sessions/$20 Minimum 6 to register To become a Childminding Volunteer, email our Mom & Baby Aquatic Fitness (drop-in) Fitness Coordinator at Get your pre-baby belly back. Class focuses on hard to [email protected] today!! tone areas abs, thighs and butt. Babies require the use of a floatation device which we will provide. Swim diaper required - 6 to 36 months recommended Tuesdays 11:15am to 11:45am ACCESS CARDS Regular Admission Applies Reminder, to register forprograms at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre you need to have an Access Card. For residents, Access Cards are paid through your taxes. If you live outside of the boundaries of the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), there is no charge for an access card. For non-residents living within the boundaries of the CVRD, please go online to www.northcowichan.bc.ca/office for information on whether you are required to purchase an Access Card or receive one at no charge.

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Cardio and More Pilates Yoga Fifty Plus Fit in Chemainus Pilates Introduction Hatha Yoga A 50 + fitness class designed to increase your fitness with Anne Kerswell This gentle yet active yoga class is suited for beginners level and good health. Program has 3 distinct aspects, Learn the tools to use the core intelligently. Lengthen, and those with yoga experience. You will gain flexibility, extended stretch workout to improve muscle tone and sculpt and tone the muscles that support and strengthen strength and connection to your body through traditional range of motion, a wide range of mat work to develop the spine. yoga poses, active flowing poses simple breathing and core strength and flexibility, concentrating on improving Group Fitness Room - 9am to 10am guided relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing. body strength using synergy ball routines and a range Thu - Sep 23rd to Oct 14th Code: MNC-8967 Cowichan Aquatic Centre of weights. Everyone works at their own pace and can concentrate on specific concerns without being required 4 sessions/$34 Instructor: Kirsten Lang - 7pm to 8:15pm to keep up. Drop in and give it a try. Thu - Oct 21st to Nov 4th Code: MNC-8968 Tue - Sep 14th to Oct 5th Code: MNC-8990 Mon/Fri - Sep 10 to Nov 8th 10am to 11am 3 sessions/$22.50 4 sessions/$34 Fuller Lake Arena Thu - Nov 18th to Dec 9th Code: MNC-8969 Tue - Oct 19th to Nov 9th Code: MNC-8991 $5 drop-in or $38 for 10 trip card 4 sessions/$34 4 sessions/$34 Tue - Nov 16th to Dec 7th Code: MNC-8992 Pilates Mat 4 sessions/$34 No Sweat Fitness in Chemainus with Anne Kerswell Total body strength workout! Decrease your risk of Take your Pilates to the mat with more dynamic osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, help lower blood Prenatal Yoga movement. This class has an increased tempo, with Classes draw upon breathing practices, relaxation and pressure, and increase your metabolism. Following the deeper core engagement from advanced to beginner principle of a gym workout doing repetitive exercises postures appropriate for each stage of pregnancy to exercises. strengthen and open key areas used during the child but in a class setting with the music on. Having fun, Group Fitness Room - 10am to 11am working out, and doing something good for the body the birthing process. No experience necessary. Wear Tue/Thu - Sep 21st to Oct 14th No Sweat Way!! comfortable clothing. 8 sessions/$68 Code: MNC-8970 Tues/Thurs - Oct 5th to Nov 4th 7pm to 8pm Cowichan Aquatic Centre 4 sessions/$34 Code: MNC-8970 Chemainus Elementary School Instructor: Kirsten Lang - 7pm to 8:15pm 10 sessions/$50 Code: MNC-8247 Tue/Thu - Oct 19th to Nov 9th Thu - Sep 16th to Oct 7th Code: MNC-8993 7 sessions/$59.50 Code: MNC-8971 4 sessions/$34 Core Kamp Fitness Class in Crofton 4 sessions/$34 (Tue) Code: MNC-8971 Thu - Oct 14th to Nov 4th Code: MNC-8995 Get ready to challenge yourself. Pump it up and take 3 sessions/$22.50 (Thu) Code: MNC-8971 4 sessions/$34 your core to the next level as North Cow and New Tue/Thu - Nov 16th to Dec 9th Thu - Nov 18th to Dec 9th Code: MNC-8996 Image Fitness present Core camp for Crofton! 8 sessions/$68 Code: MNC-8972 4 sessions/$34 4 sessions/$34 Code: MNC-8972 Crofton Elementary School Yoga at Fuller Lake Arena Mon - Sep 13th to Oct 25th 6:30pm to 7:30pm If space is available drop-in is $10 6 sessions/$30 Code: MNC-8255 Join us for physical and mental exercise that No class Oct 11th harmoniously brings together the body and mind. Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 20th 7pm to 8pm Improve stamina, flexibility, strength, balance, posture, 6 sessions/$30 Code: MNC-8260 agility and grace. Reduce anxiety, tension and Mon - Nov 1st to Dec 6th 6:30pm to 7:30pm moodiness. Internal cleansing, improved digestion, better 6 sessions/$30 Code: MNC-8256 breathing, clarity, concentration and peace of mind. Our Wed - Oct 27th to Dec 1st 7pm to 8pm experienced instructor provides Classical Hatha Yoga 6 sessions/$30 Code: MNC-8261 and focuses on breath awareness, alignment, foundational poses and relaxation. A gentle and Pilates Conditioning Chair enjoyable learning of this ancient practice. Relaxation Awareness with Anne Kerswell Simple and effective ways to bring calm & relaxation Fuller Lake Arena This amazing exercise chair uses springs to challenge Instructor: Mara Narbutas into your daily life. Understand your body, breathing your balance and strengthen, streamline and tone your techniques, awareness, alignment, relaxation & how to Tue - Sep 28th to Nov 2nd 4:30pm to 6pm body. This class enhances your sport performance as 6 sessions/$67 Code: MNC-8275 handle stress. well as active daily living. Instructor: Amy Hanson Tuesdays Hatha Yoga Fuller Lake Arena Sep 21st to Oct 12th 9am to 10am Each class will assist students in their ability to connect Tue - Sep 21st to Oct 12th 10:15am to 11:45am 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8973 their mind and body through a series of stretches and 4 sessions/$45 Code: MNC-8259 Oct 19th to Nov 9th 9am to 10am 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8975 strengthening poses designed to compliment one another. Nov 16th to Dec 7th 9am to 10am Students will be guided through the class in an informed Osteofit Level 1 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8976 and gentle manner Osteofit is designed by the Women’s Hospital in Wednesdays Tue - Sep 21st to Dec 14thh 12:10pm to 12:50pm Vancouver, specifically designed to respect your Sep 22nd to Oct 13th 5pm to 6pm 13 sessions/$86 Code: CVRD-15110 limitations and to increase your muscle strength, 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8974 balance, mobility and joint range of motion helping to Sep 22nd to Oct 13th 6pm to 7pm Power Yoga reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Osteofit level 1 is 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8979 Power Yoga classes are much more vigorous than Hatha an easy and gentle class that can be done while sitting or Oct 20th to Nov 10th 5pm to 6pm yoga classes. With Power Yoga you are challenged & standing. The class includes, an educational component, 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8977 previous knowledge of poses is almost essential. Boost fall prevention and active living with osteoporosis or Oct 20th to Nov 10th 6pm to 7pm your metabolism & aid in weight loss. It stimulates the limited mobility. 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8980 circulation and strengthens the body. Instructor: Val Toomey Nov 17th to Dec 8th 5pm to 6pm Instructor: Bobbi Rowntree Fuller Lake Arena 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8978 Thu - Sep 23rd to Dec 16th 12:10pm to 12:50 pm Tue - Sep 7th to Oct 12th 9am to 10am Nov 17th to Dec 8th 6pm to 7pm 4 sessions/$54 Code: MNC-8981 12 sessions/$86 Code: CVRD-15111 6 sessions/$36 Code: MNC-8252 If space available, drop-in for $15 No class Nov 11th Tue - Oct 19th to Nov 23rd 9am to 10am 6 sessions/$36 Code: MNC-8253 Pilates Plus with Lise Duncan Flow Yoga with Lise Duncan Ab Fabulous Experience a difference you can see and feel. Drawing The original Flow style that you’ve come to love, from the modifiable mat-work series, Lise will take open to all levels as always, and never the same class Within 30min learn safe and effective exercises designed you progressively through the most effective exercise twice! Improve your balance, coordination, stamina, to strengthen your core, reduce lower back pain, and visualization methods for long, lean muscles and a and strength, while focusing the mind to better manage improve abdominal­ strength and form. We will begin our sound mind to match. Class includes bonus conditioning stress, pain, and fatigue. The main goal of yoga is to exercises with a warm-up and end them with a stretch moves that target the legs and butt for strength and practice presence of mind; through mindful movement cool down. Why should you strengthen your abdominal definition. Beginners are welcome and the experienced and breath control, we learn to practice challenging pose muscles? Weak abdominal muscles can cause back pain, will still be challenged. (No experience is necessary but sequences that are still profoundly relaxing. Lise’s Flow lymphatic problems, headaches and poor digestion. a moderate level of fitness and flexibility is helpful!) Yoga is excellent for developing physical and mental Instructor: Sharon McCauly Ask Lise any questions/concerns: (250) 701-3731. discipline in a safe, non-competitive environment. Some Mon/Wed - Sep 20th to Nov 8th 12:15pm to 12:45pm Tue - Sep 7th to Oct 19th 6pm to 7pm experience in yoga and/or a moderate fitness level are 14 sessions/$82 Code: CVRD-15100 7 sessions/$72 Code: CVRD-15102 highly recommended for this class. No class Oct 11th Thu - Sept 9th to Oct 28th 7:10pm to 8:10pm Thu - Sep 9th to Oct 28th 6pm to 7pm Mon/Wed - Nov 10th to Dec 22nd 12:15pm to 12:45pm 8 sessions/$82 Code: CVRD-15151 8 sessions/$82 Code: CVRD-15106 13 sessions/$76 Code: CVRD-15101 Tue - Nov 2nd to Dec 21st 6pm to 7pm Thu - Nov 4th to Dec 23rd 6pm to 7pm Drop-In $6.50 8 sessions/$82 Code: CVRD-15103 7 sessions/$72 Code: CVRD-15109 Thu - Nov 4th to Dec 23rd 7:10pm to 8:10pm No class Nov 11th. 7 sessions/$72 Code: CVRD-15152 DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMS ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE - 250.748.7529 / NORTH COWICHAN P&R - 250.746.7665 Fitness Page 12

NEW TRX-Drop-In Classes Drop-In Fitness

Make Gravity work for your Body!! TRX Slam Cardio, Cardio, Cardio The technology behind this system is Short on time….this is for you!!!! Your core, endurance, Drop-in Fitness @ the Cowichan Aquatic Centre & strength are slammed into one amazing 15 minute simple, yet highly effective! A secured No magic wand. No instant cure. Just well led, fun, interactive cardio workout!! classes. Go at your pace at all times & feel the difference. suspension system, creates anchor points Wed/Fri 11:50am to 12:10pm for you to exercise against gravity using Drop-In your own body weight. Experience TRX Explosion Days Start Time Class

Looking to take your fitness to the next level. This Drop-in?

unlimited exercise routines and every Register? exercise works your core abdominal explosive class with progressive exercises aimed at developing, core, balance, coordination and the ultimate Mon / Wed / Fri/ Sat 9am muscle group. complete control of your body. AquaKick Cardio Y N Mon 6:45pm to 7:30pm Sun 11:15am TRX Super Stretch Drop-In AquaSpin Fit Tues/Thu 8am Y N This workout will increase total body flexibility, promote AquaPure Strength Mon/Wed 7pm Y N mobility & develop core strength, all in one. In thirty TRX Oga minutes you will feel refreshed. Thirty minutes of the TRX combined with thirty minutes AquaBoot Camp Tue/Thu 7pm Y N Wed/Fri 11:15am - 11:45am of yoga. Train yourself a new exciting way and see Aqua 60+ Tue/Thu 2:05pm Y N Drop-In results! Mon 2:15pm to 3:15pm Aqua Spinning Tue/Thu 8:10pm Y N TRX Body Blast Drop-In Thu 5:30pm Y N Build overall strength & endurance with this highly Ball Sculpting efficient suspension training program. Body Blast is a TRX Lunch Body Shock Wed 5:30pm Y N non stop 30 minute workout set to music, where you The TRX is the perfect lunch buddy. The 30 minute Cardio Sport Fri 9am Y N spend the entire time using the TRX. workout will leave you full of energy for the rest of your Tue/Thu 4pm to 4:30pm Cardio Core day. Tue/Thu 9am Y N Tue/Thu 4:30pm to 5pm Mon/Wed 12:15pm to 12:45pm Conditioning Drop-In Drop-In Go Low Cardio Tue/Thu 10:40am Y N Spin-X Kamp Boot X Fri 5:30pm Y N This is a combination of Spin and the TRX. You will get Mon 9am your Cardio, and then challenge your core, increase your Kettle Cardio Y N Thu 6:30pm strength, flexibility and balance. Learn, Burn & Train!! Tue/Wed/Thu 6:15am to 7:15am Kettle Bell Lunch Fri 12:10pm Y N Drop-In Kick X Wed 9am Y N TRX Drop-In schedule Late PM Spin Wed 6:30pm Y N TRX Class Day Time Mon/Fri 10:20am Morning Spin Y N Super Stretch Wed/Fri 11:15am Wed 9:30am Tue/Thu 4pm Noon Spin Mon to Fri 12:15pm Y N Body Blast Tue/Thu 4:30pm Mon to Thu 5:15pm PM Spin Y N Slam Wed/Fri 11:50am Tue/Thu 4pm Explosion Mon 6:45pm Power Pump Tue 5:30pm Y N TRX Oga Mon 2:15pm Rock Body Mon 5:30pm Y N Mon/Wed 12:15pm Lunch The Art of Kettle Wed 10:30am Y N Spin-X Tue/Wed/Thu 6:15am Bell Saturday Spin Sat 9am Y N Fitness Centre Saturday Sizzle Sat 9am Y N Orientations Also join us at the Youth Weight Room Orientation Cowichan Aquatic Centre Turned 13 and want to see the weight room. We Core, Core, Core for these additional Drop-in Fitness @ the Cowichan Aquatic Centre have a great orientation to provide you with the basic drop-in classes that knowledge, etiquette and skills to utilize the gym. To Pound the midline. Strengthen the back. Power up the abs. book a time call our fitness coordinator at 250-746-3306. work on joint Mobility... Do your core wonders. Discover your inner core with us! Drop-in Admission Applies Dry Land Drop-in Classes Joint Wellness Working out with Weights Tues / Thurs - 11:15am to 12:15pm Days Start Time Class

You will be provided with the basic knowledge, etiquette Drop-in? Go Low Cardio Register? and skills to continue working out in the Fitness Centre, Tues / Thurs - 10:40am to 11:20am a great time to ask questions and get tips. Mon/Wed - 1pm to 2pm Wet Drop-in Classes Aqua Abs Mon/Wed/Fri 12:05pm Y N Drop-In Admission Applies Arthritic Water Orientation Tue/Thu 8:30am Wednesdays - 9:45am to 10:30am Tue/Thu 12:05pm Aqua Core Y N Aging Adults with Weights Mon/Wed/Fri 2pm Aqua Therapy Mon/Wed 5:30pm An opportunity to enjoy using the Fitness room with a Mon / Wed / Fri - 10:30am to 11:15am qualified supervisor as well it is a great way to socialize Tue/Thu 11:30am while maintaining your fitness. Reconditioning Ab Attack Tue/Thu 6:20pm Y N Tue/Thu - 1pm to 2pm Mon / Wed / Fri - 11:15am to 12noon Fri 10:05am Drop-In Admission Applies Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30am Regular Admission Apply Stretch ‘n Tone Y N Tue/Thu 1pm Core Intelligence Tue/Thu 7:30am Y N COWICHAN AQUATIC CENTRE DROP-IN FITNESS SpYnoga Mon / Wed / Fri 1pm Y N

ON THE WET SIDE or ON THE DRY SIDE Tai Chi Mon / Fri 9:30am Y N look inside our annual guide for all the opportunities Noon Yoga Mon/Wed/Fri 12:15pm Y N Fit Tease Thu 3:30pm Y N ALL PART OF YOUR DROP-IN ADMITTANCE

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Arts and Crafts Health

Winter Bird Healthy Adults This class will inspire you to try out some fun and NEW Whether at work or at home, healthy eating can keep unusual crafting techniques. You will create a your energy going all day and your waistline under mixed media painting that is an ode to winter, a control. This seminar highlights which foods to choose mini masterpiece worthy of hanging in your home. All and how to avoid those you shouldn’t – so that you supplies provided but please bring anything you may enjoy sustained energy at work and still have plenty. have that is small and suitable to a bird theme to Location: Island Savings Centre incorporate into your artwork. Tues - Nov 9th 7pm to 8:30pm Outdoor Garden Mosaics Instructor: Shelley McKelvie 1 session/$5 Code: CVRD-15098 This class explores the world of outdoor garden mosaics, Tue - Nov 2nd 6:30pm to 9:30 pm opening up a wide variety of options to the student. The 1 session/$26 Code: CVRD-15136 Thrifty’s Grocery Store Tour student will learn to work with cement board and high Thrifty Foods nutritional shopping tour translates fibre tile and glass and a variety of quick drying cement Sketching nutritional information into practice. As you tour the based products, the finished projects will be a mosaic Sketching: like a camera, your eye is quick to pick up aisles of the store, you will learn to read food labels and house address plaque completely waterproofed for on color, form & variation. It provides a reminder of the ingredient lists, make healthier choices from yogurts to outdoors. Pebble mosaic will also be explored as well as day, scene (if only a capsuled portion) and person/people oils to breads, and much more. wire and rebar armatures that will be completes in class there. Learn a new art form and share your experience Beverly Corners and taken home to further to explore with. Please bring with others. Mon - Nov 22nd 7pm to 8pm $40 for supplies to be paid to instructor. Instructor: Bernice Sutton 1 session/$5 Code: CVRD-15099 Instructor: Cheryl Jacobs Fri - Nov 5th to 26th 9:30am to 12noon Sat - Oct 16th 9:30am to 4:30pm 4 sessions/$54 Code: CVRD-15132 Buddhist Meditation for the West 1 session/$125 Code: CVRD-15142 Bill will provide you with instruction and knowledge Driftwood Villages on the techniques, effects and benefits of Buddhist Intro to Drawing Build a charming West Coast village from scavenged meditation practice. You will get an understanding on A course in enhancing creativity and artistic confidence. beach materials. They are lovely on decks or hanging the differences between the Asian Buddhist culture and Whether you feel you have a little talent and doubt you on fences. Please bring at least a dozen pieces of dry our western scientific/ Christian heritage understanding could ever learn, or enjoy drawing but have been unable driftwood in a variety of sizes no bigger than 1 foot long, of mediation. You will be introduced to the meditation to move beyond a child like level, this course will show a glue gun and a hammer. practice of calming abiding. Discussion on benefits… you how to gain the skill that you always wanted. If you Instructor: Shelley McKelvie the science of meditation, What it doesn’t do….myths are already drawing, it will give you a greater confidence Wed - Nov 10th 6:30pm to 9:30pm and popular beliefs and incorporating meditation into in your ability and deepen your artistic perception. 1 session/$26 Code: CVRD-15137 everyday life. Please pick up supply list at Ticket Centre. Facilitator: Bill Wagg. Instructor: Irma Livingstone Embossed Christmas Decorations Mon - Oct 18th to Nov 22nd 7pm to 9 pm Mon - Oct 18th to Dec 6th 9am to 12noon Join us in welcoming the holidays by creating a trio NEW 6 session/$78 Code: CVRD-15150 8 sessions/$98 Code: CVRD-15131 of metal embossed and painted ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree or in a window. All supplies “Words To Live By” Collage Project included. We will explore the fascinating world of paper Instructor: Shelley McKelvie collage with this project. With some helpful NEW Wed - Nov 17th 6:30pm to 9:30pm prompts, you will create a visual piece that is 1 session/$26 Code: CVRD-15138 unique to you. All supplies included but bring small, sharp scissors and a few of your favourite Holiday Luminaries magazines to cut up if you can. We’ll add our own unusual touches to ordinary metal Instructor: Shelley McKelvie cans to make several luminaries. They can be used to Mon - Oct 25th 6:30pm to 8:30pm light up a corner of your garden or line a walkway. Stained Glass 1 session/$23 Code: CVRD-15135 Please bring a hammer and an old towel. Instructor: Shelley McKelvie Stained Glass - Beginner Course Photo Novella/Photo Story Workshop Mon - Nov 22nd 6:30pm to 8:30pm Students will be taught aspects of the Art of Stained Photo novellas or photo stories ( photo, interviews and 1 session/$18 Code: CVRD-15139 Glass construction; utilizing the ‘Tiffany” copper narratives) promote the appreciation of a life theme as foil technique. Choose from a selection of patterns it has been experienced by a person or group. In the Holiday Doodling creating a small window panel for yourself (approx. 11” There is no right or wrong way to doodle. It doesn’t process of learning about another’s life experiences NEW x 16”) based on a beginner’s skill level. All tools will be through their choice of photos and stories we also learn require any special artistic skills, and it is incredibly supplied. Fee due at first class of $33 to cover Glass and about our own values and beliefs about aging, relaxing and tons of fun. You’ll take home a variety supplies required please pick up list at registration. parenting, differing abilities, grief, victory and events. of original doodles including gift tags, cards, a gift Instructor: Donna Doherty of Stained Glass Designs In this workshop you will develop a photo novella that bag, and a tree ornament. All supplies provided. Wed - Oct 27th to Nov 10th 6:30pm to 9:30 pm conveys life experiences. Instructor: Shelley McKelvie 4 session/$140 Code: CVRD-15143 Instructor: Sharon Anderson Wed - Dec 1st 6:30pm to 8:30 pm Wed - Oct 27th to Nov 10th 6:30pm to 8:30pm 1 session/$24 Code: CVRD-15141 Stained Glass - Xmas Tree Ornaments 3 sessions/$62 Code: CVRD-15133 Students will be taught aspects of the Art of Stained Glass construction; utilizing the ‘Tiffany” copper foil technique. Choose from a selection of patterns to create Travel some unique ornaments to add extra sparkle to your tree. Based on a beginner’s skill level. All tools will be Traveling to New York City: supplied. Fee due at first class of $15 to cover Glass and Survival 101 supplies required. Instructor: Donna Doherty of Stained Glass Designs Tips from a Native New Yorker Tue - Nov 23rd & 30th 6:30pm to 9:30 pm Humorous video clips from popular movie and TV 2 sessions/$52 Code: CVRD-15140 scenes will be combined with scenarios of life in the Big Apple narrated by a native New Yorker whose city accent and storytelling talents would give Jerry Seinfeld Stained Glass – Kaleidoscope Class Create your own 3-D Glass Kaleidoscope. Make unique some good competition on the stand-up comedy scene. colorful wheels using jewels, beads, costume Jewelry Interactive learning will help mild-mannered Vancouver and scraps of glass as well as decorative soldering Islanders transform themselves temporarily into New techniques. All tools supplied. Some cutting and glass Yorkers. Anyone planning a visit to the Big Apple, or experience a prerequisite. Fee due at first class of $20.00 those just wanting to be a New Yorker for a day should to cover Glass and axles for project. jump in and have a good time learning to speak, think, Instructor: Donna Doherty of Stained Glass Design walk, dress, and react to challenging situations like a real Sat - Oct 23rd 9am to 4pm New Yorker. This workshop is for adults who can take 1 session/$56 Code: CVRD-15149 sarcastic humor and a sprinkling of foul words Presenter : Pat Groves Tue - Oct 19th 7pm to 9pm 1 session/$15 Code: CVRD-15134

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Pre-School Belly Dance

Parent & Tot Sportball (2 to 3.5yrs) Motoring Munchkins (1 to 2yrs) Belly Dancing in Chemainus This program is designed to guide parents and Children in this class will learn, balance, how to Belly dancing is coming to Chemainus. If you want to their children through the introductory skills of NEW explore safely, climb, and have lots of fun. Children NEW learn how to belly dance and get a great workout at the 7 different ball sports. Parents are instructed on 1-2 year olds, and parents will have cooperative same time sign up for this 8 week course that will teach how to cor­rectly assist their children in learning play withinteractive activities and games. This class you the basics of belly dancing. the skills of Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Golf, will work on mild and fine motor skills. Fuller Lake Arena Volleyball and Basketball. Games and skills are taught in Instructor Kim Magnan Fri - Sep 10th to Oct 29th 7pm to 8pm a fun and creative manner by using story lines to Cowichan Aquatic Centre 8 sessions/$89 Code: MNC-8274 encourage participation. All are non-competitive­ and Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 6th 9am to 9:30am focus on success while building confidence. Programs 4 sessions/$20 Code: MNC-8958 Belly Dance with Shakti - Beginner are 45 minutes in duration. Grandparents and caregivers Wed - Oct 20th to Nov 10th 9am to 9:30am Fresh from a two week teacher training intensive in are also welcome to bring children to programs. 4 sessions/$20 Code: MNC-8959 June, Shakti is ready to share all her new techniques and Sat - Sep 25th to Dec 4th 9:45am to 10:30am Wed - Nov 16th to Dec 8th 9am to 9:30am ideas with you! Come and get your body moving with 11 sessions/$120 Code: CVRD-15112 4 sessions/$20 Code: MNC-8960 this fun and beautiful dance form that just so happens to be great exercise! Classes include warm-ups, stretching, Junior Sportball (16 months to 2yrs) Balancing Buddies (2 to 3yrs) body awareness and helpful anatomy; all while This 45 minute program is a perfect introduction to Are you looking for an activity that will get both you learning the basic movements and steps in a fun yet Sportball. Children and parents participate in sports, and your child active together. This class leave you NEW focused environment. Bring a friend or your sister or creative games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time and with lots of ideas to incorporate fitness and fun into your mom! much more! Although these programs focus more on your daily play time. Learn the inch worm, egg roll, Mon - Oct 4th to Dec 13th 6:30pm to 8 pm exploration, children will be introduced to a bean bag balance and more. Parents & Children 2-3 10 sessions/$168 Code: CVRD-15145 different sport each week (Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, year olds, will be introduced to mild structure, explore Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball and Golf). Parents are balance, eye hand coordination, and rhythm. Belly Dance with Shakti - Beginner encouraged to participate with their child and challenge Instructor: Kim Magnan Advanced them according to their skill level. Cowichan Aquatic Centre For those of you who have taken classes with me before, Sat - Sep 25th to Dec 4th 9am to 9:45am Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 6th 9:45am to 10:45am come back and check out some great new stuff that I 11 sessions/$120 Code: CVRD-15113 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8961 learned in my belly dance teacher training this summer. Wed - Oct 20th to Nov 10th 9:45am to 10:45am This class will delve deeper into the dance by exploring Multi-Sportball (4 to 7yrs) 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8962 some middle eastern music, rhythms and instruments, Multi-Sport programs focus on skill development in 7 Wed - Nov 17th to Dec 8th 9:45am to 10:45am as well as teach a new choreography! Depending on popular sports: Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8963 the classes collective experience we may also try some Tennis, Volleyball, and Golf. Participants learn, rehearse, Instructor: Sheri Berard finger cymbals and/or veils! Come and play and learn and refine sports skills in a positive, encouraging, and Fuller Lake Arena (Chemainus) and shake some fun into your life! non-competitive­ atmosphere. Programs are carefully Mon - Sep 13th to Oct 4th 10:30am to 11:30am Wed - Oct 6th to Dec 8th 6:30pm to 8 pm designed to focus on the child’s gross motor 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-7935 10 sessions/$168 Code: CVRD-15144 development. Through creative instruction, customized Mon - Oct 18th to Nov 8th 10:30am to 11:30am sports equipment, and positive encouragement, children 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-7936 develop balance, strength, co-ordination, stamina, and timing. Wee-Play Fit (3 to 4yrs) Photography Sat - Sep 25th to Dec 4th 10:30am to 11:30am Kids in Action is a great way for parents and 11 sessions/$120 Code: CVRD-15114 children get involved in activities together. This NEW Absolute Beginner Digital Photography fresh new approach to movement, includes Get the most out of your digital camera! Take photos Active Start Parent & Tot (1.5 to 3.5yrs) obstacle course, games, socializing and more. that capture your individual style. Step by step Music, songs, games, and parachute fun make this a Monkey movement, jungle climbing and mountain instruction will help you become familiar with your lively class for parents and their tots. Children will enjoy building will work towards improving their finger camera’s menus, functions and manual. Learn the basic our preschool gym that features climbing apparatus and dexterity. principles of light, composition and colour. Hands on much more. Parent participation program. Instructor: Sheri Berard activities offer lots of practice. What to bring: digital Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club. Cowichan Aquatic Centre camera & manual. Mon Fri - Sep 17th to Oct 8th 10:45am to 11:30am Instructor: Simon Hensen Sep 13th to Oct 4th * Code: CVRD-15153 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8964 Sat - Oct 23rd 9am to 12noon Oct 18th to Nov 15th Code: CVRD-15154 Fri - Oct 15th to Nov 5th 10:45am to 11:30am 1 session/$52 Code: CVRD-15146 Wed 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8965 Sep 15th to Oct 13th Code: CVRD-15155 Fri - Nov 19th to Dec 10th 10:45am to 11:30am Intermediate Digital Photography Oct 20th to Nov 17th Code: CVRD-15156 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-8966 What makes a good photograph? Further your Fri Fuller Lake Arena (Chemainus) understanding of both technique and design to take Sep 17th to Oct 15th Code: CVRD-15157 your photos to the next level. Deepen your knowledge Oct 22nd to Nov 19th Code: CVRD-15158 Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 6th 1pm to 2pm 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-7937 of aperture, shutter speed and lenses. Practice the use Sat of studio lights, tripods etc. Participants are required to Sep 18th to Oct 16th Code:CVRD-15159 Wed - Oct 20th to Nov 10th 1pm to 2pm 4 sessions/$25 Code: MNC-7938 bring up to ten images for classroom critique. What to Oct 23rd to Nov 20th Code: CVRD-15160 bring: digital camera, manual, lenses, tripod 10am to 10:45am Lil’ Sports Maniacs (2 to 7yrs) (if available) 5 sessions/$51 Instructor: Simon Hensen *4 sessions/$42 Does your little one have an extreme amount of energy in the morning? Well, we have just the solution! Join us Sat - Nov 6th 10am to 3pm 1 session/$52 Code: CVRD-15147 Active Start Preschool (3.5 to 5yrs) each session for endless sports and fun as we bring out our preschool sports equipment for your little ones to Join us at the Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics Club Macro Photography for a program designed for pre-school boys and girls. burn off some energy with. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child or children to a variety of recreation Discover our fascinating world close up! Instruction This program is for children only, and will feature will include: getting the most from your macro lens, beginner instruction in tumbling, balance, and other and sports activities including hockey, soccer, basketball, and more. The emphasis is on fun and letting your child better understanding depth of field, and experimenting creative movement. with creative lighting. A variety of work stations will Mon explore and improve their motor skills! Parent Participation is required. offer students opportunity for practical learning. The Sep 13th to Oct 4th * Code: CVRD-15161 workshop will conclude with a class slide show. What to Oct 18th to Nov 15th Code: CVRD-15162 Mon - Sep 27th to Dec 13th 9:30am to 11:00am No class Oct 11th bring: digital camera, macro lens & tripod (if available) Wed Instructor: Simon Hensen Sep 15th to Oct 13th Code: CVRD-15163 11 sessions/$50 Code: CVRD-15081 $5 Drop-in fee Sat - Nov 20th 10am to 3pm Oct 20th to Nov 17th Code: CVRD-15164 1 session/$52 Code: CVRD- 15148 Fri Sep 17th to Oct 15th Code: CVRD-15165 Preschool Drop-in (1.5 to 5.5yrs) Oct 22nd to Nov 19th Code: CVRD-15166 Come join our instructors for a fun class of rolls, springs Sat and play Sep 18th to Oct 16th Code:CVRD-15167 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Oct 23rd to Nov 20th Code: CVRD-15168 9:00 to 9:45 am 11am to 12noon $10.00each class 5 sessions/$66 Instructors: Fran Schneidmiller and/or CarolynnMiller *4 sessions/$54 DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMS ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE - 250.748.7529 / NORTH COWICHAN P&R - 250.746.7665 Page 15 Pre School to Adult Programs

Training Sports

Boat Pro Course Sword Fencing 8 to 13yrs Drop-In Volleyball (15yrs+) Through Mount Brenton Power Squadron we offer this Fencing is often referred to as “Chess on your Feet” It Join us weekly for informal games in a friendly and fair weather boating course. The Boat Pro manual, which is a sport which requires and develops tactical planning, supportive environment. Great fun and exercise for is included with the course, covers all questions in the quick reactions and finesse of movement.. The instructor players of all abilities. New players encouraged. Drop-in test for a Pleasure Craft Operator’s (PCO) Card (national will teach the fundamentals of fencing safety, basic space is limited but you can register to ensure a spot. lifetime certificate - includes final test). The course Mon - Sep 27th to Dec 6th 7pm to 8:30pm covers safety awareness, boating terms and equipment, fencing positions, and more. marine rules of the waterways, docking and more. Instructor: Georgia Newsome 10 sessions/$45 Code: CVRD-15120 Fuller Lake Arena Tue - Sep 21st to Nov 2nd 5pm to 6:15pm No Class Oct 11 Thu/Mon/Thu- Sep 30th, Oct 4th & Oct 7th 8 sessions/$88 Code: CVRD-15092 Wed Sep 29th to Dec 1st 7pm to 8:30pm 6:30pm to 9:30pm Tues - Nov 9th to Dec 14th 5pm to 6:15pm 10 sessions/$50 Code: CVRD-15121 3 sessions/$80 Code: MNC-8248 8 sessions/$99 Code: CVRD-15093 Drop-In $5 Maximum Golf (16yrs+) BOAT Proctored Exams Capoeira A group-based golf training and conditioning program Learn the many aspects of safe boating including: navi- Try this ancient Afro- Brazilian form of martial arts done meant to prepare golfers for the season ahead and gation regulations and “rules of the road”, responding to a beat. It incorporates handstands, cartwheels, jumps, increase one’s ability to swing more efficiently through to emergencies, & the knowledge of operating pleasure flips, and other explosive moves. Capoeira does not the ball. This program is based on the repetition of a craft by studying at home. For boaters with previous focus on hurting or injuring the opponent; instead it is concise set of drills that allow you to practice without experience / knowledge, exam only option available! about mastering the skills and experiencing the music. requiring the use of a golf ball. These drills teach you Cowichan Aquatic Centre Instructor: Caju how to swing more efficiently and with better swing Wed - Sep 15th 6:30pm to 7:30pm Code: MNC-8908 Mon - Sep 13th to Nov 1st 6pm to 7:30pm mechanics. Beginner to advanced players welcome! Wed - Oct 13th 6:30pm to 7:30pm Code: MNC-8916 No Class Oct 11 Instructor: Dave Campbell, CPGA Class A Golf Pro Wed - Nov 17th 6:30pm to 7:30pm Code: MNC-8917 Adult - 7 sessions/$119 Code: CVRD-15095 1 session/$50 (includes exam and manual cost) Tue/Thu - Oct 4th to Oct 28th 1pm to 2pm Child - 7 session/$80 Code: CVRD-15094 8 sessions/$220 Code: CVRD-15122 Mon - Nov 8th to Dec 20th 6pm to 7:30pm Tue/Thu - Oct 4th to Oct 28th 6pm to 7pm Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Adult - 7 sessions/$119 Code: CVRD-15117 The best way to learn a babysitter’s roles & 8 sessions/$220 Code: CVRD-15123 Child - 7 session/$80 Code: CVRD-15116 responsibilities is to get training in the skills including Tue/Thu - Nov 2nd to Nov 30th 1pm to 2pm 8 sessions/$220 Code: CVRD-15125 handling emergencies, first-aid, injury prevention, Co-Ed Drop-In Lacrosse (15yrs+) handling babies, age appropriate games & activities. No Class Nov 11th This recreational non-contact program is for both men Course includes manual & certification Tue/Thu - Nov 2nd to Nov 30th 6pm to 7pm and women who want to practice their box lacrosse skills Fuller Lake Arena 8 sessions/$220 Code: CVRD-15126 through friendly scrimmage games. Come enjoy our Fri - Oct 22nd 8:30am to 4:30pm national game!!! Helmet, stick and gloves are required. 1 session/$45 Code: MNC-8237 Ladies Only Golf Lessons (16yrs+) Wed - Sep 29th to Dec 8th 8:30pm to 10pm This one is for you LADIES! This course is designed 11 Sessions/$50 Code: CVRD-15118 to introduce participants to the sport of golf or build on Child First Aid Drop-in $5 golf skills already learned and take your game to the A course for parents, grandparents, babysitter’s and any next level. Specific topics include driving the ball, short others who care for infants or children. This course Co-Ed Drop-In Basketball (15yrs+) game, chipping and practical instruction on the par 3 stresses accident prevention & teaches the following first Join us weekly for informal games in a friendly and aid skills; preventing childhood emergencies, first aid training course. At the end of this course you will be well supportive environment. Great fun and exercise for for shock, stopped breathing, choking, CPR for infants, on the way to improving your golf score. wounds, bleeding, burns, poisoning and seizures. players of all abilities. New players encouraged. Drop-in Instructor: Dave Campbell, B.C. CPGA Golf Pro Fuller Lake Arena space is limited but you can register to ensure a spot. Location: Fun Pacific Golf Centre Sat - Nov 7th 12noon to 6pm Mon - Sep 27th to Dec 6th 8:30pm to 10pm Mon/Wed - Sep 7th to 16th 6pm to 7pm 1 session/$46 Code: MNC-8240 10 sessions/$45 (Drop-in $5) Code: CVRD-15119 4 Sessions/$90 Code: CVRD-15127 Babysitter’s Training (12 to 17yrs) Music Get set to work! Learn the rights and responsibilities of a babysitter, development and behavioral problems, caring Youth Beginner Guitar Learn to Play Harmonica for the child, safety and basic first aid. We will also have Due to demand we are now offering the We are offering something new and exciting NEW some fun with games and activities that every babysitter beginner guitar class to youth aged 10 to NEW this year at Fuller Lake Arena, harmonica will use. Certification upon successful completion. 17. Are you ready to learn to play the class. Our instructor will teach you how to Sat - Oct 16th & 23rd 8:30am to 2pm guitar? Then this beginner class is for you,. play the harmonica and how to play the 2 sessions/$85 Code: CVRD-15090 You will learn basic strumming and chords. You instrument with other people. If this is something you will also learn to play some songs. The class size is have always wanted to do now is your chance to learn. Home Alone (10 to 13yrs) limited so ensure everyone receives proper teaching and Fuller Lake Arena Designed to prepare children to look after themselves. enjoys the experience. You must have your own guitar. Wed - Oct 27th to Nov 24th 4:45pm to 5:45pm Important skills are learned through interactive lessons Fuller Lake Arena 5 sessions/$59 Code: MNC-7942 and role play. Helps prepare you and your child to be Wed - Sep 15th to Oct 20th 3:30pm to 4:30pm more confident when your child is left at home alone. 6 sessions/$59 Code: MNC-8185 Thur, Oct 14th 3pm to 5pm Wed- Oct 27th to Dec 1st 3:30pm to 4:30pm Home Schooling 1 sessions/$20 Code: CVRD –15091 6 sessions/$59 Code: MNC-8186 Home School (5 to 12 yrs) First Aid Training A structured environment tailored to meet the needs of all students from the beginner to the experienced athlete. first aid Course Schedule A focus on basics which includes rolls, cartwheels, hand- stands, swings and balances. A variety of equipment for Course Location Dates Time Code Cost girls and boys. Linked to physical fitness curriculum IRPs. Fitness! FUNdamentals! Standard First Aid with Cowichan Aquatic 10am to MNC- October 23rd $90 Instructors: Fran Schneidmiller and/or Carolynn Miller CPR’C’ Recert Centre 6:30pm 8918 Mon 12 to 1 pm Sept 13 to Oct 4 Cowichan Aquatic September 28th & 5:30pm to MNC- 4 classes/ $42 Code: 15169 Emergency First Aid $75 Centre 30th 9:30pm 8923 Oct 18 to Nov 15 5 classes/$51 Code: 15170 Wed 12 to 1 pm CPR ‘C’ with AED 8:30am to MNC- Fuller Lake Arena October 23rd $60 Sept 15 to Oct 13 Full Course 5pm 8238 5 classes/$51 Code: 15171 Oct 20 to Nov 17 CPR ‘C’ with AED Cowichan Aquatic 5:30pm to MNC- October 26th & 28th $60 5 classes/$51 Code: 15172 Full Course Centre 6:30pm 8926 Fri 12 to 1 pm Sept 17 to Oct 15 CPR ‘C’ with AED Cowichan Aquatic 5:30pm to MNC- 5 classes/$51 Code: 15173 November 25th $35 Oct 22 to Nov 19 Centre 9:30pm 8931 Recert 5 classes/$51 Code: 15174

DISCOVER OUR PROGRAMS ISLAND SAVINGS CENTRE - 250.748.7529 / NORTH COWICHAN P&R - 250.746.7665 es arti y P Island Savings Centre a Island Savings Centre d If it’s your birthday, let us do the planning and h come and have your party at the Island Savings t Centre. Our staff is experienced, fun, first aid ir Cowichan Aquatic Ctr. certified and is waiting for your booking. Our B leader will be present to lead games and activities Cowichan Aquatic Centre for a variety of ages and abilities. You bring in the We are excited to offer a wide range of birthday cake and we will do the rest. party options at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. Choose from a variety of party packages: Without a doubt you will find something that Party Option #1 will meet your expectations. All of our parties Rent a space by the hour and do your own thing. You can offer access to the pools for 1 hour (potentially bring in a cake and games- (please no other food) Fuller lake Arena including the water slides, lazy river & competitive Party Option #2 pool if desired) along with an hour in one of the Fuller Lake Arena Rent a space for 2 hours; and we will provide an party rooms, located just off the deck. attendant to help you access the equipment. We are excited to offer a wide range of birthday party options at Fuller Lake Arena. Without a The Deluxe Splash Party Party Option # 3 Skating Party The Big Kahuna or Grand Dame of our parties... From doubt you will find something that will meet your One hour playtime and one hour of family time. Our great themes, your choice of food, a cake (someone say expectations. All of our parties offer access to the party leader is an experienced skate attendant who will chocolate?) to grab bags for all of the party attendants. entertain the children in age appropriate rink games. rink for one and a half hours during the Friday or A healthy option is available too!! Goodie bags and skate rentals also included. Sunday public skate and an hour in one of the two meeting rooms. The Complete Splash Party Party Option # 4 Super Sports Slam A notch down from the Deluxe (sort of like a junior One hour playtime and one hour of family time. Choose The Deluxe Ice Party (ABC Room) kahuna), the Complete Splash includes theming, food for from a variety of pre-school sports including soccer, Book early as we are only able to offer one of per skate, all of the attendees & a great party leader. floor hockey, basketball, or lacrosse. Plus enjoy a you will get the room, food, cake and goodie bags plus The Splash Party Basics! variety of birthday related activities and cooperative have one of our party leaders with you during the party. Add your personal touch to the party...we get you the group games. Music and goodie bags will complete this This option is held in the ABC room and includes use of room, basic decorations and the plate / utensils. You special day. the 8ft movie screen and the Play Station 3 with games bring the theme, food and don’t forget the cake (what’s and 4 wireless controllers. (You can bring your own Party Option # 5 Super Sports Slam a party games as well). One hour playtime and one hour of family time. This without a little cake?). party is planned for children/youth and it will take The Complete Ice Party (Upper Meeting Room) The Splash Party Essentials! place in our Multi-Purpose Hall gymnasium. Choose A notch down from the Deluxe party includes everything from a variety of sports including soccer, floor hockey, in the deluxe except the movie screen and Play Station 3. This is the make-your-own party! We supply the room, the best pool around, & an ever excellent party leader. basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, badminton and more. The Ice Party Essentials (Upper Meeting Room) The rest is up to you. Create your own special party. Music, games, and goodie bags will complete this party This is the make-your-own party! We supply the room, package. For pricing and for more information call 250.746.7665, the ice for the skate, & an ever excellent party leader. pick up our Birthday Party pamphlet or go online to Party Option # 6 Crafts and Games The rest is up to you. Create your own special party. www.northcowichan.bc.ca!! One hour playtime and one hour of family time. Games, Birthday Party Times: arts and crafts, music, plus non-stop activity in a class room setting will prove to be fun for the whole gang. Fridays 5:30pm to 6:30pm Meeting Room Our party leader will design arts and crafts activities 6:45pm to 8:15pm Skating based upon the ages and gender of the birthday party Sundays 1pm to 2pm Meeting Room participants. 2:15pm to 3:45pm Skating For more details and pricing pick up our Birthday Party For pricing and for more information call 250.246.3811 Flyer at the ticket office today or go online to www.iscentre.bc.ca!!

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Quick Contact Info Island Savings Centre Fuller Lake Arena 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC 2876 Fuller Lake Road, Chemainus, BC 250.746.0434 250.246.3811 [email protected] [email protected] Cowichan Aquatic Centre 2653 James Street, Duncan, BC 250.746.7665 [email protected] Island Savings Centre Fuller Lake Arena A multi-faceted facility for local and visiting groups who The second floor meeting rooms include the Arbutus, Meeting your meeting room options for all of your needs. enjoy the Cowichan Arena, Heritage Hall, Multi-Purpose Maple, Nitinat, Quamichan and Somenos rooms and they Hall and multiple classrooms and studios for recreation, provide our community groups with space for everything Upstairs we have the upper meeting room which is perfect for small sports and culture on all fronts. Our central location from calligraphy classes to tax seminars. meetings or classes. While downstairs we have the ABC room which can and ample parking provide participants with easy access be used as one large meeting room or class room or broken up into the and optimum services for events large and small. You’ll The third floor and adjacent to the Cowichan Theatre AB room and the C room. The ABC room also has a large 8ft roll down experience the benefit of our experienced and competent lobby is the Boardroom, a formal meeting space suitable movie screen, a HD projector and a BLU-Ray DVD player/PS3. We will staff as they provide for your needs, whether it’s just the for a meeting size up to 60 lecture style. An elevator is be offering food & beverage service options through our food service right skate or the use of in-house technology. available to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Island Savings Centre, providing wheel chair access to all provider. Our meeting rooms are diverse and practical. meeting rooms. The Cowichan Suite, located off the Main Lobby, is an Cowichan Aquatic Centre excellent location for events such as mini-conferencing, forums and workshops. Its location provides high Perfectly sized for small to medium sized meetings of up to 30 persons, visibility for your participants and easy ground floor we have a variety of services to provide. Wireless internet access, audio/ access. Comprised of the Mesachie and Koksilah rooms video equipment including projectors, white boards and conference phone and the Arbutus Gallery, the Suite also offers the option capabilities. Four different rooms can meet the needs of your group of renting the Mesachie and Koksilah rooms today. Possibility to access the aquatic or fitness areas as part of your individually. rental package is available as well. N ORTH COWICHA PARKS & RECRE NTRE & N ATION INGS CE / MNC P&R - 250.746.7665 SLAND SAV .748.7529 I ISC - 250