In the Community

There are two or three groups on Bowen who make sure that during this cold and dark but festive season, when there are pressures to give and rejoice, everyone has a chance to share in the bounty. One is the Christmas Hamper Fund.

Children lovethe holidaysand all the magic that they bring. For the past several years, the children at Bowen Island Preschool have been celebrating the spirit of giving at Bowen's own Knick Knack Nook re-use it store.

Many island residents choose to live on Bowen because they value the quality of life. But in times of accidents or failing health, they may re-evaluate their choice.

It's a trip down memory lane for Edye Hanen as we walk through Davies Orchard after a visit to the Undercurrent office.

A big warm thank you to everyone who helped chill the North Pole this year at the Bowen Community Recreation's Breakfast with Santa. The event was made special with visits not only from Santa Claus but also from the Chillbillies and Shari Ulrich.

Last Saturday was the first Photos with Horses event.Why go to the mall? The afternoon was clear and cold, the hot chocolate and coffee were warm, and the cookies delicious. We had a steady stream of kids, parents and grandparents.

Whenever the call goes out to assist people who have suffered a major crisis like a fire or flood, Bowen Island never fails to show itself to be a truly caring community by giving money and other needed help.

On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to me a wish for a healthy new year! On the 12th day of Christmas My true love gave to me 12 partner dances 11 Tai chi classes 10 fitness tickets 9 badminton birdies 8 yoga stretches 7 weight room passe

Seniors Keeping Young (SKY) is sponsoring a trip to the Christmas train in Stanley Park on Tuesday, December 11. Peter's bus will be picking up passengers in the lower parking lot at Bowen Court at 2.15 p.m. We will catch the 3 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Bowen Island is pleased to announce that it will be funding a youth project to Make Bowen a Better Place. Effective immediately, this program invites island students to propose a new service project for Bowen Island.