The April potluck at the 50+ centre is happening on Friday the 26th. Singer / songwriter Daria Gagnon will perform. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Bring a dish to share, and your own dishes and cutlery. All are welcome.
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A St. Paddy’s themed event – and yes, there was green beer:
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The PDRS’ Annual General Meeting was held February 23, 2024:
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January’s potluck was Robbie Burns style – haggis and all!
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From 2023:
Thanks to the 50+ Centre for letting me know about these past events!
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Birthday celebrations! On Friday, October 27 there was a potluck with attendees enjoying a champagne toast and music from the past 50 years:
On Sunday October 15, it was 50 years for the Peachland 50+ Centre!
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Photos from the pickleball-themed murder mystery in support of the Peachland Hub! Thanks to Gwen Bodnarek for the photos:
…people worked in groups to solve the crime of who killed this pickleball champion ⬆️
…here’s the cast…
…Here’s the killer! And he’s an elected official (gasp!)
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Mabel Young is 90 years…young! Barry Yeats sent in these pics of her recent celebration:
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The PDRS AGM was held February 24. Here are the new director positions:
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January’s potluck theme was Ukrainian! Thanks to Barry and Heather Yeats for sending in these pics. Everyone was treated to a great meal, dancers (and information about the different costumes and what part of Ukraine they’re from). More than $500 was collected for the Ukrainian World Congress, and Peter Bihun and his wife matched that amount! Half of the 50/50 fund was also donated, and winner Ivanka contributed her winnings, too. It was a great night!
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It’s almost AGM time – the Peachland and District Retirement Society (AKA the 50+ Activity Centre) is looking for more people to serve on their board! Several positions are available and elections will be on the fourth Friday in February (the 24th.) For more information or to put your name forward, call (250) 767-2774 or send them an email. Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to noon.
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Another busy weekend at the 50+ Centre! Thanks to Barry and Heather Yeats for the photos of the Christmas potluck December 9.
“A huge success with about 90 people attending and great entertainment and the food was delicious! Thank you so Val MacGilllivray and her helpers and to the 50 Plus Board of directors for their hard work!”
…and on Sunday, Dec 11 another Christmas tradition in Peachland – the Variety Singers’ Christmas concert was held December 11 at the 50+ Centre. Thanks to Gwen Bodnarek for sending this in!
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Recently, the 50+ Centre hosted a lobster night fundraiser for the Peachland Hub! Around $8,000 was raised!
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The Peachland 50+ Centre’s board (also known as the PDRS) is looking for some new faces! The AGM will be held Feb 24, 2023. Currently the positions of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, kitchen manager, publicity, membership, entertainment and maintenance opportunities are open.
For more info – or to put your name forward, please contact the 50+ office at (250) 767-2774, 50plusactivitycentre@gmail.com Office hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to noon.
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Updates from 2021:
Here’s a pre-Christmas message from the 50+ Centre’s Facebook page
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Bingo is back! Check out the 50+ Facebook page for the next one – last one was Nov. 18!
Are you interested in being part of a Chess club? The 50+ Centre has some space available. Email 50plusactivitycentre@gmail.com or call (250) 767-9133 if you want to be part of it!
An “Everything Pumpkin” tea was held Sunday, October 17. There were plenty of fall-themed treats, including pumpkin chai tea! The event goes from 12 to 2 p.m.
And if you want to release the inner dancer, look no further than the new class being offered at the 50+ – A Core Connection class starts October 30 and everyone is welcome (all abilities!) For more info, contact Barb Reid at (250) 862-6091 or email ccc.kelowna@gmail.com
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This is also a reminder that memberships ($25) are due! If you’re a new member you’re welcome to come into the office and pick up an application form (Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon). Payments can be made via Etransfer, debit, credit card or cheque.
What’s the Peachland 50+ Centre all about?
Operated by the Peachland and District Retirement Society, the 50+ Centre (at 5672 Beach Ave) is a social hub whose members are age 50 and better.
Through the activities they host, from artist groups, to games (bingo or chess, anyone?) and the annual rose show and Christmas celebrations, the centre is usually hopping with activity.
The Variety Singers are known to fill the room with lovely music and appreciative audience members. Local quilters, artists, and bridge enthusiasts can be found here, too.
It’s all about bringing together Peachlanders of all ages, and thanks to volunteers, the 50+ Centre’s potluck dinners and pancake breakfasts are popular family events.
If you want to reach out, you can email 50plusactivitycentre@gmail.com, call (250) 767-9133, or check out their website or their Facebook page
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