Slocan Valley Recreation Department

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LEISURE GUIDE Slocan Valley Recreation Department

Register online: www.rdck.ca/recreation Office Hours Registration How to Request a Refund, Credit Prices do not include taxes; 5% GST will or Transfer Tuesday to Friday, 9am - 4pm be added to most programs (children’s programs exempt). Full refunds are considered for most Please note: Hours can vary due to courses without penalty, up to 1 week programming commitments that take us Registration is required for most programs prior to program start dates. Please see away from the office. Therefore, you may and payment must be received before you our full cancellation policy at www.rdck. wish to call ahead if you are planning on will be registered. There are a limited bc.ca or at the Slocan Valley Rec office. Call stopping by. There is a mailbox outside our number of spaces available in most 250.226.0008 for more information. door for registrations. programs and registration is first come, first served. Please register at least 1 week Address: Slocan Park Hall in advance of program start date to avoid 3036 Hwy 6, Slocan Park disappointment due to a program being full Mailing Address: Slocan Valley Recreation, or cancelled due to lack of enrolment. REGISTER EARLY!!.... Box 8, Slocan Park, BC V0G 2E0 Cheques or money orders can be made to avoid program Phone: 250-226-0008 payable to Slocan Valley Recreation. NSF cancellation or cheques will have a $20 admin fee. If Fax: 250-352-9300 mailing a cheque or putting it our dropbox disappointment because Email: [email protected] please add 5% gst (except for children’s the program is full. programs) or we will not be able to process your registration. Also, include your name, phone number and the course(s) you are wishing to register for. Visit us on Facebook to learn more

about upcoming programs & events. www.facebook.com/slocanvalleyrec We accept:

Please note that sometimes, due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be changes to course details (times/dates/venues). In this event, registrants will be contacted, but program information can always be confirmed by calling 250.226.0008. Table of Contents 4 Preschool 6 Children/Youth 7 Sports/Fitness 8 Rural/Arts & Culture

11 Training 13 Special Event 14 Community

Slocan Valley Recreation Slocan Park Hall 3036 Hwy 6, Slocan Park BC V0G 2E0 p: 250-226-0008 f: 250-352-9300 HIGHLIGHTS FOR FALL e: [email protected] Floor Hockey for Kids Ways to Register Telephone Indoor Mini and Micro Soccer Call 250-226-0008. In Person Outdoor Grapevine Wreaths Stop in at our office in Slocan Park. Online Registration NEW! Mycelium and Gardening www.rdck.ca/recreation

Workshops Visit us on Facebook to learn more about upcoming programs & events. www.facebook.com/slocanvalleyrec

Community based program that provides financial assistance to West Kootenay families for kids, up to the age of six, to participate in local sport,

Preschool art, music, recreation and early learning programs. For more information or to apply, visit wkearkyyears.ca, call 250-352-6786 / 1-866- 551-5437or stop by the West Kootenay Early Years office at 125 Hall Street in Nelson. Application forms are also available at the Rec Office.

Canadian Tire Jump Start Jumpstart is a program that provides financial support to enable children to take part in sports and recreational activities. PRESCHOOL Funding is available to subsidize children EARLY YEARS and youth in programs, activities, leagues, sports, etc. with a physical activity Parent n’Tot Drop-in component. For more information, contact Canadian Tire in Castlegar at Slocan Park Hall 250-365-7737. Forms are also available at Parents, drop in on Friday mornings with your children to enjoy socializing and share the Rec. Office. parenting ideas and info while your kids enjoy physical play and social interactions. Co-op For Kids Children can play with a variety of toys as well as gym type equipment. A cozy corner is set up for the little ones with books and baby toys, the kitchen is open for making tea Our local “Slocan Valley Co-op” has or coffee, and tables set up for visiting and eating your own snacks and refreshments. offered their generous support to help fund Nelson Library Outreach will attend on the 2nd Fridays of the month with “Children’s Recreational Programming” information on library resources and how to access them as well as time for stories, in the Valley. This opportunity is made rhymes, and songs with the children. possible through their bulletin board Fri, 10 - 12 pm Sep 7 - Dec 14 fundraising initiative and the “Co-op For $Free Kids” program.

Designed to inspire a love of dance, these classes introduce basic ballet movements while developing coordination, flexibility, balance, and strength. Overall physical fitness will be promoted in a fun, creative, and exciting manner especially designed for little ones. Payment Plans and Financial Assistance opportunities exist Preschool for this program. Please call us for details. Connecting with your Baby: Infant Little Tots Ages Walking - 3yr Th, 2:45 - 3:10pm Massage $56/session Birth to Walking Session 1 Sept 13 - Oct 25 # 203 Sherry Tolman Session 2 Nov 1 - Dec 13 # 207 Slocan Park Hall Pre Ballet Ages 3/4 Connect with your little one and enjoy this four-session Infant Th, 3:15 - 3:40pm Massage course with Sherry Tolman. Known benefits of infant $56/session massage include: better sleep for baby (which means better sleep Session 1 Sept 13 - Oct 25 # 258 for parents), improved circulation and sensory stimulation, Session 2 Nov 1 - Dec 13 # 286 strengthened attachment, increased body awareness, and improved digestion. Childcare for older preschool siblings will Ballet Ages 5+ be available upon pre-arranged request. Please bring a blanket Th, 3:50 - 4:30 pm or towel and water. This program is made possible with generous $70/session support from the Kootenay Family Place West Kootenay Infant Session 1 Sept 13 - Oct 25 # 287 Development Program. Session 2 Nov 1 - Dec 13 # 288 Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Bare-feet are fine, or ballet shoes if Wed, 10:00 - 11:00am Oct 3-24 desired. $25 # 556

Indoor Mini Soccer (3-4 yrs) Slocan Park Hall Young players can join in the fun with this chance to play indoor recreational soccer and learn foundational soccer skills as they are developing their physical literacy. Register early as class size will be limited due to it being indoors. Volunteer parental help is needed for this program so please call for details. Mon, 1:00 - 1:25 pm Sep 24 - Nov 26 (not Oct 8 or Nov 12) $45 # 563

Ages 4-12 Peggy Frith, BFA, Annora Clapp, KSA Graduate Good Pottery at Fabulous Farm Drop off your clean children and we’ll return them muddy and smarter – CHILDREN & YOUTH guaranteed! Your kids will learn hand

Children/Youth building techniques and enjoy some time Indoor Magical Gardens to play on the pottery wheel. We start a Ages 6 + new directed project at every class and Betty Kooznetsoff have free “clay time” after it’s completion. Our projects initiate creative problem Passmore Hall solving and promote self-expression Bring a bit of the indoors in for the without limitations. We aim to inspire upcoming festive seasons. Participants will the pride that comes with the completion make an indoor garden combining indoor of an artwork and the joy of working and plants, sand, rocks, trinkets, and the cooperating with others in this multi age many fall collectibles mother nature offers class. All materials and firing are included. Miss Marmot’s Drama us. A great hands-on class discussing transitional outdoor/indoor plant care for Session 1 Playshops the young gardener. Supply fee $10 to be Fri, 3:00- 4:30pm Sept 21 - Oct 12(4 classes) Ages 7+ given to instructor on day of class, includes $ 95 # 1024 Marya Folinsbee Session 2 mini garden pot, soil, sand, décor, moss, Fri, 3:00- 4:30pm Nov 9 –Dec 14 (6 classes) Slocan Park Hall indoor plants and fairy dust(receipt issued $ 135 # 1025 upon purchase). An engaging play-space for children to Please wear clothes that can get messy and clay covered. practice their pretending and learn theatre Sun, 10:30am-12:00pm Oct 28 skills. Together we will play games, tell $15 # 1123 stories, create masks, write skits, inhabit characters, clown-around and explore Red Cross Babysitting simple scripts to support acting and Ages 11-18 yrs creative thinking. Drama play builds Sayre Knight self-confidence, public-speaking, body awareness, empathy, connection and much Passmore Hall more. No previous theatre experience Red Cross Babysitting training is for necessary! those planning to start babysitting or Mon, 3:30 - 4:30 pm $60/session helping out with siblings. Safety, rights & Session 1 responsibilities, basic first aid, emergency Sept 17 - Oct 29(not Oct 8) # 753 response, and child development are covered in this fun one-day program. A Session 2 certificate is issued upon completion. Nov 5 - Dec 17 (not Nov 12) # 754 Fri, 9:00am - 3:30pm Nov 9 (Pro-D Day) Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing. $52 # 291 Please bring a lunch, water and a doll or stuffed animal.

7 Floor Hockey Kids Indoor Micro Soccer Co-ed Drop-In Basketball 5-7 yrs Adult

Winlaw Elementary School Gym Floor hockey is a great way to play Winlaw Elementary Keep your feet moving and your indoor hockey and learn fundamentals Young players can join in the fun with this heart pumping with some fast paced, in a fun, age-appropriate and non- chance to learn teamwork and basic soccer community co-ed, drop-in basketball! No competitive setting. Kids will need shin skills. Kids will play games but will not outdoor or marking footwear please. pads, gloves, helmets and running shoes. be on a preset team. Register early as class Mount Sentinel School This program will depend on having size will be limited due to it being indoors. Tony Kabatoff Volunteer Coaches. Coaches are needed Wed, 7:30 - 9:30pm Oct 10 - Dec 12

Volunteer parental help is needed for this Sports/Fitness and will have one child registered for free. program-please call for details. $4 Drop-In Please call us for details. Mon, 2:15 - 3:00 pm # 752 Winlaw Elementary School Fri, Sep 28 - Nov 30 (not Oct 19, Nov 9) Sep 24 - Nov 26 (not Oct 8 or Nov 12) $48 Rob Hay Thur, 7:00 - 9:00pm Oct 4 - Dec 13 $48 Children will need shin pads & running shoes. Ages 5-7 2:15 - 3:15 pm # 833 $4 Drop-In Ages 7-10 3:30 - 4:30 pm # 289 Ages 11-14 4:30 - 5:30 pm # 290 SPORTS AND FITNESS Judo Sam Storness-Kress Brent Kennedy Elementary A great class for beginners or someone with previous experience. A unique form of martial art, Judo is also an Olympic sport and an excellent form of self defense. Created out of the fighting systems used by samurai warriors, it has been modified into a sport that can be safely practiced by anyone. There’s no striking in Judo as it utilizes other techniques Intermediate Co-ed for outmaneuvering or submitting an Volleyball Judo for Kids opponent. Women as well as men often 14+ yrs 6-10 yrs excel at Judo as it provides distinct Barry Doherty advantages for people of every body type Sam Storness-Kress and builds balance, co-ordination and Mt Sentinel School Gym Brent Kennedy Elementary timing. Enjoy a great workout and appreciate the action at this popular evening gathering Children often excel in Judo as it provides Mon, 5:15 - 7:00 pm $96/session of like-minded players. While everyone is distinct advantages for all body types. certainly welcome, this is an experienced Mon, 3:30 - 5:00 pm $89/session S1: Sept 17 - Oct 29 (not Oct 8) # 761 S1: Sept 17 - Oct 29 (not Oct 8) # 759 S2: Nov 5 - Dec 17 (not Nov 12) # 762 group that plays at a higher level of S2: Nov 5 - Dec 17 (not Nov 12) # 760 Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing such competition. No outdoor or marking as shorts or jogging pants(no dresses). No jewelry please. footwear please. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing. No Bare-feet. jewelry please. Bare-feet. Tu, 7:30 - 9:30pm Sep 11 - Dec 18 $35/10 or $4 drop-in

Register Today: www.rdck.ca 250-226-0008 8 RURAL/GENERAL Build a Garden Mushroom INTEREST Bed Betty Burk Kooznetsoff/ Dan Sookero Fall Mushroom Talk and Passmore Hall Walk As a great follow up to the introductory 16 yrs+ class, you will meet some of the garden fungi Instructor: Rob Macrae and see how their mycelium benefits your Threads Guild/Various locations plants. Discover the amazing contribution

Rural/Arts &Culture Learn to identify and gather a variety a mycorrhizal partnership will make to your of local fall mushrooms and develop an garden and landscape projects. Betty and appreciation for their many fascinating Dan will share some of their garden projects qualities and characteristics. Biologist and participants will build, inoculate and Robert Macrae will share his extensive Step Into Mycelium plant an on site garden spawn bed. Each knowledge in this popular fall program Betty Burk Kooznetsoff/ Dan Sookero participant will make their own “Myco which is part presentation and part Passmore Hall Garden Pot Planter” which they can take home and nurture to transfer into their guided expedition. This program fills up A great introduction to the many marvels quickly, so please register early to avoid own garden projects. All materials supplied. of the fungi kingdom. In this fun and fact Register early as class size will be limited. disappointment. filled workshop you’ll learn basic mushroom Sun, 10:30am – 3:00pm Sept 16 structure, stages of development, myco Sun, 1:00 - 4:00pm Oct 21 $75 # 295 $35/person or $60/for 2 # 763 terminology, identification techniques Please bring a basket, gardening gloves, water, your lunch, and information on growing mushrooms a notebook, pen, appropriate clothing for the outdoors and footwear for rough terrain. Children (age 7+) must be “from a kit” in your home and garden. Putting your Garden to Bed accompanied by an adult. No dogs please. There will be a slide presentation on Dan Betty Burk Kooznetsoff and Bet’s projects and some of their local Passmore Hall wild and cultivated harvests. Cardboard spawn transfer and spore prints will also Ever wonder what seed heads to cut off and be explored during this popular workshop. which ones to leave for the winter birds? Sample some mushroom edibles, sip chaga When to divide the lilies, iris’s, rhubarb, tea and make an oyster mushroom kit to strawberry or hosta plants? Should that take home to grow either indoors or in your damaged branch on the fruit tree be garden. Dress for the weather as we will removed? What plants can overwinter or be outside to make the kit. All materials need shelter and when should I order my supplied. This is a very popular workshop so seeds and plants for next year’s projects? Join register early as class size will be limited. Betty for this fact filled workshop exploring the various micro climates within our zone. Sat, 12:00 - 4:00pm Sep 22 Topics will include mulching, covering $85 # 293 and dividing common plants. Some plant specimens will be on hand for identification purposes. Bring your experiences and questions. All gardeners welcome. 10:00am-12:30pm Oct 21 $35 # 292

9 Fall Pottery Classes at Pottery-Holiday Gifts! Good Pottery 16+ Peggy Frith, BFA, Annora Clapp, Follow along with some fun gift project KSA Graduate instruction or learn to make whatever your heart desires. Create great gifts to give this Good Pottery at Fabulous Farm ALL POTTERY CLASSES INCLUDE MATERIALS holiday season! Mugs, bowls, sculpture, AND FIRING IN THE PRICE! CLASS SIZES ARE tree ornaments, a kinara and/or a menorah! LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY! Or maybe, just give yourself a gift for the Free time in our studio is available to all Holidays! We promise to have Hannukah graduates of a Good Pottery program. For gifts out of the kiln by Dec 2nd because it’s Rural/Arts &Culture all classes please bring water and wear early this year! comfortable clothing that can get messy. Thu, 6:00 -9:00 pm Nov 8 –Dec 13 $ 195 #1034 Introduction to Pottery! 16+ MUGS! MUGS! MUGS! Enjoy this relaxing class as a great place 16+ to start if you’re new to clay or if you are Slip Casting & Pottery You’ve all seen the mugs that people make getting back into it after all those years. Surface Design! You will practice several methods of hand in their first pottery class! In this class we’ll 16+ building, including pinching, coiling, slab transcend “that” mug and refine this basic building, and molds. Introduction to the We’ll provide the molds and the clay slip for pottery skill by learning the tips and tricks kick-wheel too! Both sessions are open to you to quickly create some beautiful forms that make them beautiful. We’ll use hand beginners and the more experienced. We to practice all manner of surface design! building and wheel throwing methods, will offer a Friday evening class if people You’ll learn to use elements and principles decorated and fired. Leave this course with request it. of design while exploring slips, slip trailing, a cupboard full of mugs! All levels welcome! glazes, underglazes, decals and texture. All We will offer a Friday evening class if Fri, 10:00am -1:00pm Sept 21 - Oct 12 people request it. $ 145 # 1030 levels welcome Free time in our studio is available to all graduates of a Thu, 6:00 -9:00 pm Sept 20 - Oct 11 Fri, 10am -1:00pm Nov 9 –Dec 14 (6 classes) Good Pottery program. $ 145 # 1033 $ 195 # 1032

Coffee Time Adult Drop-In Slocan Park Hall Tu, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Sep 11 – Dec 11 Drop-in on Tuesday mornings to enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea, yummy snacks and socializing with the neighbours. We will be doing special informational sessions during the fall season on the first Tuesdays of the month. Schedule of Speakers TBA. Watch for announcements! October 9 -Travel Talk Africa-Randi Fjeldseth November 6- Seasonal Flu Clinic

NEW Watercolours Quick! More Watercolours Quick! Terry Austin-Beech, MA Terry Austin-Beech, MA Crescent Valley Hall Crescent Valley Hall Going with the flow and capitalizing on A continuation of the ‘Watercolours, the unexpected is what creates the ‘magic’ Quick!’ class. Producing two simple in watercolours. Watercolour can be easy! paintings, we will build on basic skills In just three hours you’ll produce two and introduce colour layering and lifting watercolour paintings while exploring the techniques. Attendance in ‘Watercolours, fluid nature of this medium. The class is Quick’ is not a prerequisite, but will provide Rural/Arts & Culture designed for some light-hearted exploration a good foundation. All Materials are at the introductory level. All Materials are included. included. Sat, 9:30am - 12:30pm Nov 17 Sat, 9:30am - 12:30pm Nov 3 $ 49 #771 Please bring a small water container and an old kitchen $49 #770 towel. Please bring a small water container and an old kitchen towel.

NEW Outdoor Grapevine Wreaths Betty Burk Kooznetsoff Indoor Succulent Gardens Passmore Hall Glass Mosaic Betty Kooznetsoff A wreath on the front door is both welcoming and a great way to honour the 16+ yrs Passmore Hall upcoming seasons. Silk and live/dried Rabi’a A great way bring a little bit of the outdoors floral will be introduced and everyone will Rabi’a’s Studio, Winlaw in for the upcoming winter season. take home a decorated wreath. Ideas for In this class you will create and finish a Combine a few plants/succulents, stones, converting your wreath during the calendar small piece of glass mosaic on either glass shells and other trinkets (participants are holidays will also be explored. And, if you or mirror. It will be something that you welcome to bring their special items) and have always struggled with bow making, can reasonably finish in 5 to 6 hours. You’ll you have a miniature magical garden to you’ll learn the secrets and wow your also have the added benefit of being able to take home and nurture. Supply fee $15, friends! Supply fee – payable to instructor create your masterpiece in Rabi’a’s studio payable to instructor, includes a planter, $30 includes 18” grapevine wreath form, space. All materials supplied. This class is filler, 2 plant choices, decorative moss, two bows, silk and natural floral selection limited in size and the class fills quickly so cones, shells, sand and pebbles. Betty for 2 wreath displays. Receipt will be issued register early! will have additional supplies that can be upon purchase. purchased at the class so you can customize Sun, 9:00 am - 3:30 (ish) pm Sep 23 Sat, 1:00 - 3:30pm Sep 29 your project (receipt issued upon purchase). $110 (includes materials) # 764 $29 # 299 Please bring a lunch, water, and dishwashing rubber gloves. Sun, 1:00 - 3:30pm Oct 28 $29 # 1122

TRAINING Childcare Emergency First Wilderness and Remote Red Cross Emergency 1st Aid First Aid – Basic 14+ yrs 14+ yrs Aid with CPR-C Instructor: Darcey Lutz Instructor: Darcey Lutz 14+ yrs. Passmore Firehall Instructor: Darcey Lutz Crescent Valley Hall Achieve a 3-year, nationally recognized Passmore Hall This 8-hour course is designed for the early childhood professionals as well as certification upon completion of this A perfect course for individuals who for parents and caregivers. The course excellent 20-hour course. Wilderness and want an expedited overview of First Aid includes an overview of first aid and Remote First Aid is perfect for anyone & CPR for the home or workplace. The cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a who works, plays, or travels off the roads. CPR-C component offers recently updated focus on childhood illness and injuries, such This program will give you the skills information on choking, heart attack and as head and spine, wound care, and poisons. and knowledge to respond to medical stroke while teaching techniques that can The latest first aid and CPR guidelines emergencies in an outdoor setting, where offer life-saving intervention to anyone in including injury prevention content, CPR help can take some time to arrive. Material respiratory or cardiac arrest. Instructions B and AED is also covered. Manual and from the Standard First Aid & CPR-C & certification on use of an Automated certification included. 3-year certification. course, plus extended remote patient care External Defibrillator is included. Red 100% participation required. for up to 24 hours. Competency in the Cross Emergency First Aid with CPR-C is outdoors is expected. 100% participation recognized by WorkSafe BC as equivalent Sat, 8:30am - 4:30pm Dec 1 is required. Please come prepared to spend to OFA Level 1 (as of September 1st, $115 # 364 Must provide a current e-mail address to receive certificate. time outside; this course is NOT weather 2018). Manual and certification included. Please bring a notebook, pen, lunch and water. dependent. This course is a pre-requisite for Certification is nationally recognized and the Advanced Wilderness First Aid Module current for 3-years. which will be offered if there is enough Sat, 8:30am - 4:30pm Oct 27 interest. Manual, supplies, and 3-year $115 # 360 certification are included. Must provide a current e-mail address to receive certificate. Please bring a notebook, pen, lunch and water. Basic Fr, 6:00pm - 10:00pm Sep 28 Sa & Su, 8:30am - 5:30pm Sep 29, 30 $240 # 765 Please come prepared with food, a 24-hour day-pack, and dress for the weather. Must provide a current e-mail address to receive certificate.

PAL (Possession & Acquisition License) - CORE (Conservation & Outdoor Recreation

Training Canadian Firearms Safety Education) Certificate 12+ yrs 12+ yrs Instructor: Dave Anderson Instructor: Dave Anderson Passmore Hall Passmore Hall This certificate is required to possess, purchase, transfer ownership, This program is mandatory for those wishing to obtain their first sell, or trade a firearm, as well as to purchase ammunition. BC Hunting License. The purpose of the program is to ensure Manuals are available on loan, to be reviewed beforehand with the that hunters meet acceptable standards of knowledge and skill for option to purchase from instructor if desired. a safe and responsible season. Manuals are available on loan, to Non-Restricted be reviewed beforehand, with the option to purchase afterwards if Sa & Su, 9:00am – 5:00pm Oct 13 & 14 desired. $99 #766 Sa & Su, 9:00am – 5:00pm Restricted (must have non-Restricted) Nov 24 & 25 Su, 12:00 - 4:00pm Oct 14 $145 $65 #767 # 768 Please bring your lunch and water. New online registration system this fall! Starting this fall, it will be easier than ever to register for recreation programs or to book facilities. What’s new? • Search or browse for programs in the new user-friendly system. • Register for programs at any RDCK recreation facility or department, with any device, and at any time of day. • Registration is fast, easy and secure. Payment can be made online with major credit cards. Existing clients: If you have registered for a program or used a recreation centre in the past year, and we have your email address on file, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your account in the new system. New clients: Go to www.rdck.ca/recreation and follow the prompts to create your new account after the new system goes live. The new system is live as of August 30, 2018. Check out the online registration FAQs at www.rdck.ca/recreation for more information, or contact us at [email protected] or 250-226-0008 or visit us in person. Thanks for your patience as we transition over to the new system!

EVENTS Christmas Tea

for Seniors Community Slocan Park Hall This free annual event offers a variety of entertainment, refreshments and the company of new and old friends. It’s a great way for those over 55 to get together for a fun afternoon. A pile of draw prizes will add to the excitement. Transportation by bus will be available from Slocan and Castlegar to Slocan Park. Spots on the buses are limited so please reserve early by calling 226-0008. Reservations must be made by Thursday Nov 29th. Volunteers are needed for this event – a great opportunity to help the community, meet friends and have fun doing it! Please give us a call if you are interested in helping out. Sa, 1pm-3pm Dec 1 Free

Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rentals for Adults & Children

Slocan Valley Rec has a variety of cross country ski packages (skis, boots & poles) which we lend “By Donation”. We also have a good selection of new children’s sizes. Also available are snowshoes. This is a great way to give an activity a try. Just pick your skis up and head over to the groomed Rail Trail, which is right across the road from our office. Rentals are generally 24 hours. If there is a shortage Seniors will take priority as the equipment was originally purchased with a New Horizons for Seniors program through the Kootenay Slocan Lions Club.

Weaving indigenous worldview and perspectives into engaging earth honoring programs for all ages and cultural backgrounds, our programs nourish your whole being!

Coming this October: “Earth Culture Club” for kids 6-10 Learn, create and play in the great outdoors!

“Forest Tails” for ages 11-14 Bush craft, wildcrafting, medicine making, and friction fire starting!

Register Today: www.rdck.ca 250-226-0008 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AT A GLANCE www.slocanvalley.com—it’s all there! Awareness & Advocacy Leisure & Recreation Slocan Valley Watershed Alliance ...... 226-7324 Borderline Kayaking Club ...... 359-2910 Community Service & Education Perry Ridge Waterusers ...... 226-7324 Fitness Centre, Village Of Slocan ...... 355-2355 Winlaw Watershed Committee ...... 226-7479 Kootenay Martial Arts ...... 359-7598 A.A. Passmore ...... 359-7817 E.A.C.T Waterusers Committee ...... 226-0054 S.V. Backcountry Access Society ...... 226-6960 A.A. Slocan ...... 355-2454 Brandon Improvement District ...... 355-2478 S.V. Community Complex Society ...... 355-2562 Bearsmart Hotline ...... 359-6611 Winlaw Childcare Centre ...... 226-7559 S.V. Heritage Trail Society ...... 1-888-683-7878 CBAL (Community Literacy)………………..….226-7605 S.V. Snowmobile Association ...... 359-8118 Dumont Creek Burial Society/Cemetary . . . . .226-7682 or 359-7984 Children & Family S.V. Archers Club ...... 226-7999 Elder Abuse Prevention ...... 352-6008 Appledale Children’s Centre ...... 226-7844 Slocan Badminton Club ...... 355-2698 Fire Dept Crescent Valley . . . . Non-Emerg 359-7353 Brent Kennedy Children’s Centre ...... 359-5011 Slocan Curling Club ...... 355-2562 Fire Dept Passmore ...... Non-Emerg 226-7545 Busy Beavers Daycare ...... 359-7984 S.V. Community Band ...... 355-2459

Fire Dept Slocan ...... Non-Emerg 355-2672 Earth House Winlaw ...... 226-7077 S.V. Outriders ...... 355-2397 Fire Dept Winlaw ...... Non-Emerg 226-7353 Krestova Playgroup ...... 359-6678 S.V. Russion Choir ...... 226-7722 Library, Village Of Slocan ...... 355-2355 P.A.C. Mt. Sentinel School ...... 359-7219 S. Slocan Sports Assc ...... 359-7408 Kootenay/Slocan Lions Club ...... 226-6774 P.A.C. W.E.Graham School ...... 355-2212 Valley View Golf Club ...... 226-7241 / 226-7112 Nelson & District Hospice ...... 352-2337 P.A.C.Winlaw School ...... 226-7217 West Kootenay 8 Ball League ...... 304-5414 Passmore Seniors Association ...... 226-7758 P.A.C Brent Kennedy School ...... 359-7292 Winlaw Reg. & Nature Park Board ...... 226-7792 Presbyterian Church ...... 355-2697 S.V. Early Childhood Adv. Council . . . . . 355-0048 Rural Alt. Research & Training Soc ...... 226-7957 Slocan Youth Centre ...... 355-2484 S.V. Arts Council ...... 226-7347 Valhalla Children’s Centre ...... 355-2222 S.V. Grassroots Grammas ...... 226-7312 Winlaw Childcare Centre...... 226-7559 S.V. River Farmers ...... 226-6886 Winlaw Strongstart Centre ...... 226-7217 Emergency Phone Numbers S.V. Threads Guild Society ...... 226-7703 Whole School ...... 226-7737 Police/Fire/Ambulance ...... 911 Slocan Integral Forest Cooperative ...... 226-7012 Wee Ones Daycare & Nursery School . . . . .359-7404 Forest Fire Reporting ...... 1-800-663.5555 Slocan Valley Historical Society ...... 355-2230 W.E. Graham Community Services ...... 355-2484 Poison Control Centre ...... 1-800-567-8911 Slocan Valley Legion Branch 276 ...... 355-2672 Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital . . . . 250-352-3111 Slocan Park Improvement District ...... 226-6876 Facilities - Churches & Halls Castlegar & District Hospital ...... 250-365-7711 Slocan River Streamkeepers ...... 226-7339 Appledale Hall . . . Mabel 226-7577 or Willie 355-2320 New Denver Medical Clinic ...... 250-358-7211 Slocan Valley TV Society ...... 226-7182 Crescent Valley Hall ...... 359-7408 Slocan & Community Hospital ...... 250-358-7911 S. Slocan Hospital Auxilary ...... 359-7864 Passmore Hall ...... 226-7745 Children’s Helpline . . . . 310-1234 (No Area Code Needed) U.S.C.C Branch 17 ...... 226-7578 Junction Church ...... 359-5065 HealthLink BC (Non-Emergency Info & Advice) . .811 W. Kootenay Kennel Club ...... 226-7154 S.V. Legion Hall ...... 355-2672 Worldsign Comm. Society ...... 355-2408 Slocan Park Hall ...... 226-7722 Transit/Bus Service Threads Guild Hall ...... 226-7703 Vallican Heritage Hall ...... 226-7448 1-877-843-2877 Vallican Whole Community Centre . . . . . 226-7957 Winlaw Hall ...... 505-4923

“Buddy-Up” With Slocan Valley Rec Have you always wanted to support the community but don’t know how? At Slocan Valley Rec our aim is to keep our programs affordable and accessible to all. You can help by becoming a Valley Rec Buddy! Here’s how! Do you love photography or painting and want to help an aspiring artist fulfill a dream? Perhaps you’d like to support a future Olympic athlete or aspiring dancer? Or maybe you just love a specific sport but don’t play yourself anymore. By making a small donation you’ll provide someone an opportunity to take a program or allow a program to run at an affordable price. All donations don’t have to be monetary. Throughout the year we hold special events or activities that need people to assist us. We’d love to have you help so give us a call and let us know you’re available. Every donation is significant, greatly appreciated and will be used exactly as you request. You will be acknowledged (your name or anonymously) in the next issue of our Leisure Guide for your contribution to the vitality of our community. Please call our office today for more information! All the fun that fits!

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