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Spring 2020 Slocan Valley Recreation - All the Fun that Fits - Regional District of Central Kootenay
Registration
                                          for programs starts
                                          Monday
                                          March 9th

                        Slocan Valley Recreation

                        Spring 2020

All the Fun that Fits
Spring 2020 Slocan Valley Recreation - All the Fun that Fits - Regional District of Central Kootenay
Community Events

    Easter Egg Hunt                                                   Yard and Yardage
    Passmore Hall                                                     Threads Guild
    Families, bring your little ones to enjoy hot chocolate, hot      There will be ample fabric and fibre arts supplies to buy,
    dogs, easter crafts and the egg hunt. Everyone is welcome         as well as a tea room with lunch and treats and outside a
    and bunny costumes are encouraged. Hosted by the                  perennial plant sale. This is one of the Threads Guild’s major
    Kootenay Slocan Lions Club in partnership with Slocan             fundraising events of the year, helping them to maintain the
    Valley Recreation. Please call to let us know you are coming.     building and run Guild events.

    April 5                                                           April 26
    11:00 am – 1:00 pm                                                10:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Get Your Just Desserts                                            Slocan Park Community Hall
    Vallican Whole                                                    Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast
    This event is put on by the Slocan Valley Community Legacy        Slocan Park Hall
    Society to celebrate and acknowledge volunteerism in the          Join the Slocan Park Hall Community Society who facilitate
    Valley. Please Pre-register at svcls.event@gmail.com              this breakfast to celebrate all the mother’s out there. Please
    April 18                                                          contact slocanparkhall@gmail.com with any questions.

    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm                                                 May 10
                                                                      9:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Slocan Valley Arts and Culture Event
    Vallican Whole
    This day is dedicated to celebrating arts and culture in the valley. Come out to see what your community has to offer. Stay
    tuned for more details and contact 250 226-7399 for more information

    June 21

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Spring 2020 Slocan Valley Recreation - All the Fun that Fits - Regional District of Central Kootenay
Online Registration                                      Contents
                         www.rdck.ca/recreation
                                                                                  PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN.4
                                                                                  YOUTH....................................8
                         In Person                                                ADULT.....................................9
                         Stop in at our office in Slocan Park
                                                                                  TRAINING............................ 13

                        Information                                               COMMUNITY......................14
                        For more information about our
                        programs and services, please email us
                        at slocanvalleyrec@rdck.bc.ca
                                                                                      Slocan Valley Recreation
                                                                                             3036 Hwy. 6 | Box 8
                         Visit us on Facebook to learn more about
                         upcoming programs & events                                            Slocan Park, BC,
                         www.facebook.com/slocanvalleyrec                                          V0G 2E0
                                                                                            Phone: 250-226-0008
                                                                                              Fax: 250-352-9300
                                                                                    Email: slocanvalleyrec@rdck.bc.ca

Registration                              Register Early!
Prices do not include taxes; 5% GST       To avoid program cancellation or
will be added to most programs            disappointment due to a program
(children’s programs exempt).             being full.
Please register at least 1 week in
                                          How to Request a                            New Office Hours:
advance of program start date to avoid
disappointment due to a program           Refund, Credit or                        Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
being full or cancelled due to lack of
enrollment.
                                          Transfer:                                      Friday 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

                                          Full refunds are considered for most
We accept cash, cheque, debit, Visa                                                 Please note: Hours can vary according to
                                          courses without penalty, up to 1 week
and Mastercard. Cheques or money                                                            program commitments.
                                          prior to program start dates. Please
orders can be made payable to Slocan
                                          see our full cancellation policy at
Valley Recreation. NSF cheques will
                                          www.rdck.bc.ca.
have a $20 admin fee.

                      Register online at www.rdck.ca/recreation                                                                 3
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CHILDREN
PRESCHOOL

Financial                                PRESCHOOL
Assistance
                                         Childminding
                                         18 mth – 6 yrs
                                         Slocan Park Hall
                                         Caring Staff certified in Principles of
                                         Healthy Child Development, Standard
                                         First Aid & CPR-C. This childminding
                                         service is being made available for
                                         parents to be able to attend the Total
                                         Body Blast fitness class. Parents are
CANADIAN TIRE
                                         required to stay at the Slocan Park Hall
JUMPSTART
                                         while children are in childminding.
                                         Limited space is available and on a first
Jumpstart is a program that              come first served basis.
provides financial support to
enable children to take part in          Please bring a snack.
sports and recreational activities.
Funding is available to subsidize
                                         April 3 – June 19                             West Kootenay
children and youth in programs,
                                         Friday
                                         9:00 am – 10:30 am                            Football Club
activities, leagues, sports, etc. with
a physical activity component. For
                                         $ 3 Drop In                                   Mini Soccer
more information, contact Kari                                                         (turning 3 yrs – K)
                                         No program April 10
Saari at Canadian Tire in Castlegar
at 250-365-7737. Forms are also                                                        An Introduction to Soccer for
available at the Rec. Office.                                                          Preschoolers with Coach Matthew.
                                         Preschool Play and                            This is all about helping small players
                                         Story Time                                    fall in love with the sport through fun
                                                                                       skill games and group activities. Each
                                         Drop in every Friday with your                Session is 30 minutes in length, with
                                         preschoolers (ages 0-6) to enjoy a bit of     no competitive games or scrimmages.
                                         socializing over coffee while the kids play   Parental participation required.
CO-OP FOR KIDS                           with our toy library. Mark your calendar
                                         for April 3, May 8 and June 5 when             Brent Kennedy Field
Our local “Slocan Valley Co-             the Nelson Public Library’s Children’s
                                                                                       April 7 – June 16
op” has offered their generous           Librarian will be here for a story time       Tuesday
support to help fund “Children’s         (books, rhymes, songs, movement), and         2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Recreational Programming” in the         with books for you to borrow.                 $75                           00024513
Valley. This opportunity is made
possible through their bulletin          April 3 – June 19                             Winlaw Elementary Field
board fundraising initiative and         Friday
the “Co-op for Kids” program.            10:30 am – 12:00 pm                           April 9 – June 18
                                         $ Free                                        Thursday
                                                                                       2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
                                         No program April 10                           $75                           00024507

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CHILDREN

SCHOOL BREAK ACTiViTiES
                                                          Paper Crafts
                                                          6 – 12 yrs
                                                          Donna Thornton
                                                          Slocan Park Hall
                                                          Join Donna in recycling! Did you know you can use your used
                                                          paper items to make new cards, gift boxes, bookmarks and seed
                                                          paper ornaments? This craft session will help you to appreciate
                                                          the many uses of used paper. You will walk away with at least
                                                          four hand crafted items! Hopefully it will spur you on to
                                                          increase your recycling efforts.

                                                          April 20
                                                          Monday
                                                          1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
                                                          $25                                               00024492

Art in the Afternoon
8 – 14 yrs
Sherry Heliger
Vallican Whole
A walk in the woods to inspire with many
mediums to share and express with.
Multimedia artist Sherry Heyliger offers
an opportunity to reflect and create with this
collage, painting and mache play date! Dress for
mess.

May 25
Monday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$40                                            00024491

       Register online at www.rdck.ca/recreation                                                                       5
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CHILDREN

                                                                                        OUTDOOR SPORTS

                                                                                        West Kootenay
                                                                                        Football Club
                                                                                        Spring Season 2020
                                                                                        10 weeks of Soccer for all kids of all ages
                                                                                        – including the kids at heart! Learn how
                                                                                        to play the game, sharpen your skills and
                                                                                        enjoy recreational games with teams
                                                                                        at Brent Kennedy/Mt. Sentinel, Winlaw,
                                                                                        Slocan, New Denver and Jamborees
                                                                                        with Kaslo. Weekly Skills Sessions
                                                                                        will be led by Head Coach Matthew
                                                                                        with Volunteer Coaches leading their
                                                                                        teams in weekly matches, for Grades
                                                                                        2 and up, culminating in the Unity Cup
                                                                                        Tournament at the end of the season.
                                                                                        Match Days are Friday.

Brent Kennedy Field                                               Winlaw Elementary School Field
Grades K - 1                                                      Grades K - 1

April 7 – June 16                                                 April 9 – June 18
Tuesday                                                           Thursday
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm                                                 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$75                                             00024510          $75                                                00024514

Mount Sentinel School Field                                       Grades 2 - 3
Grades 2 - 3
                                                                  April 9 – June 18
April 7 – June 16                                                 Thursday
Tuesday                                                           4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm                                                 $125                                                    24511
$125                                             00024512
                                                                  Grades 4 - 6
Grades 4 - 6
                                                                  April 9 – June 18
April 7 – June 16                                                 Thursday
Tuesday                                                           5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm                                                 $125                                                   24508
$125                                            00024523

Contact Matthew at westkootenayfootie@gmail.com for information and registration for Monday practices in Slocan
and Wednesday practices in New Denver or for more detailed programming questions

6                                          Register online at www.rdck.ca/recreation
Spring 2020 Slocan Valley Recreation - All the Fun that Fits - Regional District of Central Kootenay
CHILDREN

WHAT’S COMING
THIS SUMMER?
6 weeks of fun camps with great staff!
  Swimming lessons at Slocan Lake!
    Lifesaving courses for youth!

            Register online at www.rdck.ca/recreation          7
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YOUTH
TEEN

OUTDOOR SPORTS

West Kootenay Football Club -
Spring Season 2020                                                   TRAINING
10 weeks of Soccer for all kids of all ages – including the kids

                                                                     Red Cross Babysitting
at heart! Learn how to play the game, sharpen your skills and
enjoy recreational games with teams at Brent Kennedy/Mt.
Sentinel, Winlaw, Slocan, New Denver and Jamborees with              11-18 yrs
Kaslo. Weekly Skills Sessions will be led by Head Coach Matthew      Slocan Park Hall
with Volunteer Coaches leading their teams in weekly matches,
culminating in the Unity Cup Tournament at the end of the            New babysitters get valuable training in safety, coping with
season. Match Days are Friday.                                       emergency situations, basic first aid and much more. For those
                                                                     planning to start babysitting or helping out more with siblings.
Mount Sentinel School Field                                          A fun one-day program that includes a certificate, issued upon
Grade 7 - 12                                                         completion.
April 7 – June 16                                                    Please bring a lunch, water, pen, indoor shoes and a doll or stuffed
Tuesday                                                              animal.
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
$125+tax                                            00024509         May 30
                                                                     Saturday
Winlaw Elementary School Field                                       9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grades 7 - 12                                                        $65                                                     00024497

April 9 – June 18
Thursday
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
$125+tax                                             00024519

Contact Matthew at westkootenayfootie@gmail.com for
information and registration for Monday practices in Slocan
and Wednesday practices in New Denver or for more detailed
programming questions

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ADULT

DROP-IN SPORTS & FITNESS

Pick Up Basketball                         Badminton
Adult                                      14+ yrs
Winlaw Elementary                          Norm Koerber
Rob Hay                                    Mt Sentinel School Gym
Keep your feet moving and your             Looking for an opportunity to get a
heart pumping with some fast paced,        sweat on in a fun, friendly, recreational
community co-ed, drop-in basketball!       environment? Badminton is a great sport
No outdoor or marking footwear please.     to work on your hand eye coordination,
                                           timing and reflexes. No outdoor or
March 31 – June 23                         marking footwear please.
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm                          April 1 – June 24
$5 Drop In                                 Wednesday
                                           6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mount Sentinel School                      $5 Drop In
Bradley Higham

April 2 – June 25
Thursday                                   Workout in the Park                          Total Body Blast
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm                                                                       13+ yrs
$5 Drop In                                 13+ yrs
                                           Jodi Vousden                                 Jodi Vousden
                                           Slocan Park Playground and Field             Slocan Park Hall

Intermediate                               The snow has melted from the park            This bootcamp inspired class targets
                                                                                        all major muscle groups to maximize
Volleyball                                 and the outdoors is calling loudly as the
                                           temps start to warm up. Bring your kids      your caloric burn. Join us to experience
                                           to blow off steam in the park while you      ever changing cardio and strength drills
14+ yrs
                                           do the same with an outdoor workout          designed to give you a challenging and
Barry Doherty
                                           led by a knowledgeable and motivating        effective total body workout.
Mt Sentinel School Gym
                                           instructor. Cardio drills, body weight and   Childminding available.
Enjoy a great workout and appreciate the   utilizing the park equipment will provide    See page 4 for details.
action at this popular evening gathering   a well rounded workout.
of like-minded players. If you are an                                                   April 3 – June 19
experienced player that enjoys a higher    April 8 – June 25                            Friday
level of completion, come and check it     Wednesday                                    9:15 am – 10:15 am
out. No outdoor or marking footwear        9:15 am – 10:15 am                           $8 Drop In
please.                                    $8 Drop In                                   No class April 10

March 31 – June 23
Tuesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$5 Drop In

                                           Register online at www.rdck.ca/recreation                                               9
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ADULT

PRE REGISTERED FITNESS                                                   GENERAL INTEREST

Spring into Bootcamp                                                     Staying safe in an online world:
13+ yrs                                                                  A workshop for Seniors
Jodi Vousden                                                             Slocan Park Hall | Sayre Knight
Slocan Park Hall
                                                                         On April 28th, join us for this TELUS Wise workshop presented
This outdoor bootcamp style class will use a variety of                  by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. This unique
equipment and interval training to up your training game. Let            workshop was created for seniors who are already using the
the challenge and the fun help inspire you to reach your spring          internet and want to learn more about safely navigating todays
time fitness goals.                                                      digital world. TELUS Wise for Seniors goes over general safety
                                                                         tips including internet and smartphone use, social networking,
May 19 - June 18
                                                                         privacy settings, identity theft and fraud. Take home materials
Tuesday, Thursday
4:30pm - 5:30pm                                         00025039         provided.
$69+tax/ 9
                                                                         April 28
No class June 9
                                                                         Tuesday
                                                                         10:30 am - 12:00 pm
                                                                         $Free – Please pre -register so we know you are coming

PRE – REGISTERED RURAL SKILLS

Spring Mushroom Talk and Walk                                           Vegetable Garden Planning
16 yrs+ | Instructor: Rob Macrae                                        Annie Rochette | Threads Guild
Threads Guild/Various locations                                                                      Take some of the mystery out of
                              This popular program fills up                                          vegetable garden planning in this
                              quickly, so please register early.                                     informative workshop. Annie
                              Learn to identify and gather a                                         will discuss how to plan based on
                              variety of local spring mushrooms                                      your needs versus the size of your
                              and develop an appreciation for                                        garden, soil preparation, adding
                              their many fascinating qualities and                                   compost and manure, choosing the
                              characteristics. Biologist Robert                                      right location for your plants based
                              Macrae will share his extensive                                        on soil and light, plant spacing,
                              knowledge in an interesting                                            simple permaculture tips you’ll find
                              presentation and guided expedition.                                    helpful and much more. Bring a
                                                                                                     pad and pen and your questions.
                               Please bring a basket, gardening
gloves, water, your lunch, a notebook, pen, appropriate clothing for    March 29
the outdoors and footwear for rough terrain. No dogs please.            Sunday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
                                                                        $25 + tax                                          00024450
May 24
Sunday 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
$30 + tax/person or $50 + tax/Two                      00024504

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ADULT

PRE-REGISTERED MOBILITY AND MINDFULNESS

Pilates                                          Tai Chi/Qi Gong                             Tai Chi/Qi Gong/
Daphne Fields                                    Daphne Fields                               Pilates
Brent Kennedy Elementary                         Brent Kennedy Elementary                    Daphne Fields
This course is based on Joseph Pilates           Increase your suppleness and improve        Slocan Park Hall
content and includes Mat Work and                posture, general health and mind/           Friday’s class will combine parts of all
The (16) Fundamentals - important to             body consciousness through this             three of the above: Tai Chi Qi Gong and
all sports and living in general. Starts         time honoured system of warm ups,           Pilates. Please be in touch prior to start
with a short warm up and pertinent               stretching, kicks and slow deeply           date so the instructor can best prepare
leg stretches. Flexion, extension and            meaningful movements. Meant to              for your needs.
rotation movements tend to flatten belly         encourage a daily routine that will
as you increase abdominal strength so            relax, recharge and build will power.       April 3 – June 12
that you stay safer when lifting, turning        Pair and group work and a variety of qi     Friday
and reaching. Another benefit is that            gong including back strengthening and       1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
you gain better control over bladder             major organ toning. May include sword       $129 + tax / 10              00024536
muscles and reduce back pain. A short            and staff depending on group level
maintenance routine will be taught to            and interest. Daphne is a seventeenth
take away with you.                              generation Guang Ping Yang instructor,
                                                 practicing since 1975.
Please bring a thick mat

April 1 – Jun 10                                 April 1 – Jun 10
Wednesday                                        Wednesday
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm                                6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
$109 + tax / 10              00024535            $129 + tax / 10              00024505

PRE-REGISTERED LEARNING

Introduction to Reiki
14+ yrs | Slocan Park Hall
Boost your health and vitality, manage stress more effectively, and develop your
spirituality so you can experience a greater sense of meaning in your life - this is but a
glimpse of what Reiki can do for you. Join Reiki Master, Melissa Donovan, as she guides
you through an evening of healing and teaches you how this Universal Life Energy can
be used to create harmony and balance in your mind, body and spirit.

April 2 Thursday
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$10 + tax                    00024451

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ADULT

PRE-REGISTERED ARTS AND CULTURE

                                                                                             Flowers
                                                                                             from an old T-Shirt
                                                                                             Slocan Park Hall | Dayna Fidler
                                                                                             Create a piece of garden or in home wall
                                                                                             hanging of beautiful flowers using an
                                                                                             old t-shirt! Flowers will be placed on a
                                                                                             wooden board, if you have an old piece of
                                                                                             barn board or a live edge that you might
                                                                                             like to use, bring it and create a beautiful

Acrylic Pouring 101                            Acrylic Pouring 2.0                           piece of art! The sculpture and wall
                                                                                             hanging size may depend on the board
Come and Pour                                  Next Steps, More                              you bring, if you can’t bring one, we will

Your Heart Out!                                Mess and Balloons                             supply and will be roughly 1’ x 3’.

14+ yrs
                                               Too!                                          Bring an old white cotton t-shirt(the less
                                                                                             print the better), scissors and a lunch
Vallican Whole | Sherry Heyliger               14+ yrs
                                               Vallican Whole                                April 25
Acrylic Pouring is a simple and fun way
                                               Sherry Heyliger                               Saturday
to create beautiful abstract art. This                                                       9:30 am - 3:00 pm
super fluid medium offers something            Tap into your inner artist with a playful     $95 + tax                     00024863
for everyone, regardless of skill or           paint date and more Acrylic Pouring
experience level. Surrendering to the          techniques. Using different paint
movement of paint and expressing
                                                                                             Diva Sculpture
                                               consistencies and fresh approaches,
through colour, composition and the            you’ll learn how to do a “tree ring pour”,
moment at hand is guaranteed. Join             “balloon smash” and the absolutely            from an old T-Shirt
local fluid artist, Sherry Heyliger to learn   gorgeous “Dutch pour” and “Bloom”
the basic chemistry, techniques and                                                          Slocan Park Hall | Dayna Fidler
                                               technique. You will also have an
complete three painted pieces. Dress for       opportunity to incorporate negative           Create a sculpture using an old t-shirt!
mess and get set to let your inner child       space in your finished pieces, a              Sitting or standing you choose. The
out to play!                                   consideration that will be shared and         sculpture will be 30 cm/1ft tall. If you
                                               explored. Dress for mess and get set to       have a piece of driftwood or a nice rock
All materials provided. Wear long hair up.
                                               let your inner child out to play!             your diva might like to lay or sit on, bring
Bring 3 deep trays/pizza boxes to transport
                                                                                             it!
your work as IT WILL NOT BE DRY                All materials provided. Wear long hair up.
                                               Bring 3 deep trays/pizza boxes to transport   Bring an old white cotton t-shirt(the less
May 23
                                               your work as IT WILL NOT BE DRY               print the better), a roll of aluminum foil,
Saturday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm                                                                           scissors and a lunch
                                               May 23
$60 + tax                     00024494         Saturday                                      May 31
                                               2:00 pm – 5:00 pm                             Sunday
                                               $60 + tax                     00024532        9:30 am - 3:00 pm
                                                                                             $115 + tax                    00024864

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TRAINING

Red Cross Emergency                             Wilderness First Aid                        PAL (Possession &
1st Aid with CPR-C                              14+ yrs | Darcey Lutz                       Acquisition License)
14+ yrs. | Darcey Lutz                          Crescent Valley Hall                        - Canadian Firearms
Crescent Valley Hall                            Achieve a 3-year, nationally recognized     Safety
A course for individuals who want an            certification upon completion of this
                                                                                            Dave Anderson
overview of First Aid & CPR for the home        excellent 20-hour course. Wilderness
                                                and Remote First Aid is perfect for         Slocan Park Hall
or workplace. The CPR-C component
offers updated information on choking,          anyone who works, plays, or travels off     This certificate is required to possess,
heart attack and stroke while teaching          of the highway. This program will give      purchase, transfer ownership, sell, or
techniques that can offer life-saving           you the skills and knowledge to respond     trade a firearm, as well as to purchase
intervention to anyone in respiratory           to medical emergencies in an outdoor        ammunition. Manuals are available on
or cardiac arrest, or who has suffered          setting, where help can take some time      loan, to be reviewed beforehand with
a major trauma. Instructions &                  to arrive.                                  the option to purchase from instructor if
certification on use of an Automated                                                        desired.
                                                Competency in the outdoors is expected.
External Defibrillator is included. There       100% participation is required. Manual,     Please bring your lunch and water.
is also information on managing sudden          supplies, and 3-year certification are
medical emergencies and small wounds.           included.
Red Cross Emergency First Aid with              Please come prepared with food, a 24-hour   Non-Restricted
CPR-C is recognized by WorkSafe BC as           day-pack, and dress for the weather – we    12+ yrs
equivalent to OFA Level 1 and is current        will be outside. Must provide a current
for 3-years.                                    e-mail address to receive certificate.      June 6, June 7
                                                                                            Saturday and Sunday
Must provide a current e-mail address to        June 13 - 15                                9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
receive certificate. Please bring a notebook,   Friday, Saturday, Sunday                    $139 + tax                00024501
pen, lunch and water.                           5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm,
                                                8:30 am – 4:30 pm
May 2
                                                                                            Restricted (must have
                                                $225 + tax               00024495
Saturday
8:30am - 4:30pm
$120 + tax                     00024496
                                                                                            or be registered non-
                                                                                            Restricted)
Mental Health First Aid
                                                                                            18+ yrs

                                                                                            June 7
15+ yrs | Slocan Park Hall | Matty Hillman                                                  Sunday
Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health         12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a            $69 + tax                    00024500
mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment
can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is
resolved. More specific info about the exact course can be found here:
https://www.mhfa.ca/en/course-type/basic

May 23, 24
Saturday, Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$179 + tax                  00024862

                                                Register online at www.rdck.ca/recreation                                           13
Passmore Lodge Spring 2020
                                                               Outreach Programs for Seniors 50+

                                                               Open Gym/Fitness – Tues 1o-11:00 AM
 SVECCAC supports families & young children                                       Thurs 9:45-10:45 AM
 with information, resources, programs, and
 events. To receive our E-Bulletins, call Jen at               Yoga – Wednesdays, 10 am to Noon
 250-355-0048, or e-mail:                                      Feldenkrais – Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
 valleyconnection@gmail.com                                    Art Therapy – Monday 1-3 PM

                                                               For more information about these programs
                                                               please call Passmore Lodge 250-226-7136.
                                                               Programs made possible through the CBT CIP-
                                                               AAP grants in RDCK Area H.

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PASSMORE SENIORS
     ASSOCIATION
      Join the fun at Passmore Hall
              FRIDAY NIGHT CARD GAMES
                  For Adults of All Ages
              7:00pm (Plus Refreshments)
                   WHIST & CRIBBAGE
$2 Drop-in Winner Share the Pot or Be the lucky loonie loser!
                Don't sit at Home Alone-
       Join our Fun Group of Seniors (55+) at our
     MONTHLY SENIORS MEETING & NOON POTLUCK
              3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
    FOR MORE INFO CONTACT Jim or Barb 250-226-6956
                                                                              Spring/ Summer 2020
                                                                             SVSHS Village of Slocan
                                                                          Outreach Feldenkrais Program
                                                                               for Slocan residents 18+
                                                                       Feldenkrais – Fridays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am at
                                                                                 the Slocan Legion

                                                                       For more information about this program
                                                                       please call Passmore Lodge 250-226-7136.

                                                                       Program made possible through the Village of
                                                                       Slocan CBT CIP-AAP grants.

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Emergency                                                   Community Organizations at a Glance
Phone Numbers                                               COMMUNITY SERVICE                                                       CHILDREN & FAMILY
                                                            & EDUCATION                                                             Appledale Children’s Centre......................226-7844
Police/Fire/Ambulance.................................911
                                                            A.A. Passmore............................................ 359-7817      Brent Kennedy Children’s Centre............... 359-5011
Forest Fire Reporting..............1-800-663.5555
                                                            A.A. Slocan................................................. 355-2454   Busy Beavers Daycare................................359-7984
Poison Control Centre............. 1-800-567-8911
                                                            Bearsmart Hotline....................................... 359-6611       Earth House Winlaw................................... 226-7077
Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital.250-352-3111
                                                            CBAL (Community Literacy)....................... 226-6949               Krestova Playgroup................................... 359-6678
Castlegar & District Hospital.......250-365-7711
                                                            Dumont Creek Cemetery............................226-7349               P.A.C. Mt. Sentinel School.......................... 359-7219
New Denver Medical Clinic......... 250-358-7211
                                                            Elder Abuse Prevention............................. 352-6008            P.A.C. W.E.Graham School.......................... 355-2212
Slocan & Community Hospital.... 250-358-7911
                                                            Fire Dept Crescent Valley Non-Emerg........359-7353                     P.A.C.Winlaw School................................... 226-7217
Children’s
                                                            Fire Dept Passmore ...............Non-Emerg 226-7545                    P.A.C Brent Kennedy School.......................359-7292
Helpline....... 310-1234 (No Area Code Needed)
                                                            Fire Dept Slocan .....................Non-Emerg 355-2672                S.V. Early Childhood Adv. Council.............355-0048
HealthLink BC
                                                            Fire Dept Winlaw ....................Non-Emerg 226-7353                 Slocan Youth Centre.................................. 355-2484
(Non-Emergency Info & Advice)...................811
                                                            Library, Village Of Slocan.......................... 355-2355           Valhalla Children’s Centre......................... 355-2222
                                                            Kootenay/Slocan Lions Club.......................226-6774               Winlaw Strongstart Centre......................... 226-7217
                                                            Nelson & District Hospice...........................352-2337            Whole School..............................................226-7737
                                                            Passmore Seniors Association...................226-7758                 Wee Ones Daycare & Nursery School........359-7404
                                                            Rural Alt. Research & Training Soc.............226-7957
                                                                                                                                    FACILITIES
                                                            S.V. Arts Council ........................................ 226-7399
                                                                                                                                    CHURCHES & HALLS
                                                            S.V. Grassroots Grammas........................... 226-7312
                                                            S.V. River Farmers......................................226-6886        Appledale Hall. Mabel 226-7577 or Willie 355-2320
                                                            S.V. Threads Guild Society..........................226-7703            Crescent Valley Hall....................................359-7408
                                                            Slocan Integral Forest Cooperative........... 226-7012                  Passmore Hall............................................226-6956
                                                            Slocan Valley Historical Society................ 355-2230               Junction Church......................................... 359-5065
                                                            Slocan Valley Legion Branch.............. 276 355-2672                  Presbyterian Church...................................355-2697
                                                            Slocan Park Improvement District............. 226-6876                  S.V. Legion Hall...........................................355-2672
                                                            Slocan River Streamkeepers .....................226-7339                Slocan Park Hall.......................................... 226-7301
                                                            Slocan Valley TV Society............................ 226-7182           Threads Guild Hall......................................226-7703
                                                            S. Slocan Hospital Auxiliary........................226-0021            Vallican Heritage Hall.................................226-7448
                                                            U.S.C.C Branch 17........................................226-7578       Vallican Whole Community Centre.............226-7957
                                                            W.E. Graham Community Services............ 355-2484                     WEGCSS Learning Centre/Computer Lab..355-2840
                                                            W. Kootenay Kennel Club ........................... 226-7154            Winlaw Hall................................................ 505-4923
Buddy-Up With                                               Worldsign Comm. Society......................... 355-2408               LEISURE & RECREATION
Slocan Valley Rec                                           AWARENESS & ADVOCACY                                                    Borderline Kayaking Club...........................359-2910
                                                            Slocan Valley Watershed Alliance..............226-7324                  Fitness Centre, Village Of Slocan.............. 355-2355
Have you always wanted to support the
                                                            Perry Ridge Waterusers..............................226-7324            Kootenay Martial Arts.................................359-7598
community but don’t know how? At Slocan
                                                            Winlaw Watershed Committee................... 226-7479                  S.V. Backcountry Access Society...............226-6960
Valley Rec our aim is to keep our programs
                                                            E.A.C.T Waterusers Committee.................226-0054                   S.V. Community Complex Society............. 355-2562
affordable and accessible to all. You can help
                                                            Brandon Improvement District...................355-2478                 S.V. Heritage Trail Society...............1-888-683-7878
by becoming a Valley Rec Buddy! Here’s how!
                                                                                                                                    S.V. Snowmobile Association..................... 359-8118
Do you love photography or painting and
                                                                                                                                    S.V. Archers Club........................................ 226-7999
want to help an aspiring artist fulfill a dream?
                                                                                                                                    Slocan Badminton Club............................. 355-2698
Perhaps you’d like to support a future Olympic
                                                                                                                                    Slocan Curling Club................................... 355-2562
athlete or aspiring dancer? Or maybe you just
                                                                                                                                    S.V. Community Band................................ 355-2459
love a specific sport but don’t play yourself                                        Transit                                        Slocan Community Library........................ 353-2355
anymore. By making a small donation you’ll
                                                                                     Bus Service                                    S.V. Outriders..............................................355-2397
provide someone an opportunity to take a
program or allow a program to run at an                                              1-877-843-2877                                 S. Slocan Sports Assc.................................359-7408
                                                                                                                                    Valley View Golf Club.................226-7241 / 226-7112
affordable price.
                                                                                                                                    West Kootenay 8 Ball League.....................304-5414
                                                                                                                                    Winlaw Reg. & Nature Park Board..............226-7792
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