In the Community

The wreath that Frank Nielsen lays down at the Bowen Island cenotaph usually has poppies as well as chrysanthemums the colours red and white represent the Danish flag.

I grew up in southeast England during WW2; a very different teenage from that of today. I have many memories of everybody, young and old, making a contribution to the war effort.

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row. That mark our place; and in the sky; The larks still bravely singing, fly. Scarce heard amidst the guns below.

Need a break from Bowen politics? Look no further than the Climbing High for Child Haven fundraiser to be held at the Gallery at Artisan Square on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m.

If you're looking for an easy way to get your body moving, give yourself the gift of Nia this fall. You can try out a free Nia class on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bowen Yoga Studio.

Dedication, perseverance and self-discipline are admirable qualities that the people at Weight Watchers know all about.

"Double, double, toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble"... a mantra chanted by three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, sorceresses representing darkness, chaos and conflict.

Now that the fall schedules are in full swing it's time to make sure everyone in your family is active. Being physically active will help boost your family's immune system as we head towards the cold and flu season.

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Amanda Suutari will start a workshop series that focuses on making crafts from recycled/salvaged materials such as magazines, plastic bags and more.

LIFT Linking Islanders through Friendly Transportation is continuing its launch of colour-coded neighbourhood destination mirror hangers and new pedestrian destination tags for use on the ferry and around the island.