It is my turn to choose a speaker for our next session on January 7th at Dolce Vita at 5:30 p.m. I could not choose a better guest than Tom McEvay. I first met Tom at A.W.Neill Junior Secondary School when he first started his teaching career in this fortunate school, and I was able to follow his exploits until his retirement from the teaching profession. The people of this community have felt his participation especially in the Wrestling programmes that has ignited most of the school of...
Health & Education
Beginning Tuesday, July 24, Literacy Alberni Society will be hosting a free 6 week cooking class for seniors (56+) to advance skills of eating healthy on a smart budget. Each week students will learn great new and delicious ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle diet. Participants will receive a $15 coupon – each week - for the Port Alberni Farmer’s market; promoting locally grown food items. To Register for this FREE course running Tuesday July 24 – August 28 1pm-4pm, please contact Literacy...
On June 1st, 6:30 - 9:00pm, Port Alberni Christian School is holding their annual "Spring Auction and Dessert Night" at 6211 Cherry Creek Road (formerly Cherry Creek Elementary School). There will be a Silent auction from 6:30 - 7:45 and a Live auction from 7:45 - 9:00pm. There are upwards of 100 items donated by local business and an amazing assortment of goodies to bid on. Trips, spa treatments, gift certificates, hardwood flooring, gift baskets, local restaurant dinners, amazing artwork,...
You are all invited to our first FOOD AND FILOSOPHY meeting of the New Year, January 9th at the Dolce Vita at 5:30 p.m.. Sylvia Springer will be the moderator, and I will be responsible for the programme.
This session will be dealing with inner explorations of You. You already have the answers. Come and share them with us. We are all teachers and learners, and since we are good listeners, we can make this a learning experience.
Do take some time to write your responses to the...
Finally, Canadian answers to budgeting, and financial planning! The Golden Ticket, a new book by Certified Financial Planner Aaron Vissia is an honest, easy to read guide on Financial Planning, Debt Control, Investments, and Insurance for Canadians.
The Golden Ticket begins to unlock the understanding of consumerism in today’s western world. Comprehensive chapters on insurance, investments, financial planners, taxes, alternative investments, budgeting, understanding loans, and putting...
This BC-wide program is delivered by the Canadian Mental Health Association and is designed to help people with low-moderate depression and anxiety symptoms feel better.
The program is free and offers a DVD called “Living Life to the Full,” as well as telephone based coaching to help participants gain valuable life skills through use of the workbooks.
Residents in Port Alberni and area can call 1-866-639-0522 to find out more or talk to your family doctor.
Explore the awesome oceans this summer! Every year the Maritime Discovery Centre brings into focus different stories related to the area’s rich maritime history. This year we offer an exciting lineup of exhibits in the lighthouse building and the Ken Hutcheson Gallery:
The Ocean of Discovery - Who was Don Pedro de Alberni, and how did a community and inlet end up with his name? Why did Nootka Sound play such an important role in the late 1700s? Find out as you learn about early...
We have just received some FANTASTIC news from the Port Alberni Kinsmen Club. After hearing 60 kids were unable to pay to take the 2 hour Street Smart Kidz Seminar because of the tough economic times all Canadian's are facing these days, the BIG HEARTED KINSMEN said "that is unacceptable; our group is coming to the aid of these kids to make sure they have the life skills they need in today's world".
Our hats are tipped to the Port Alberni Kinsmen Club, and we look forward to working...