How sad to have heard of the death of Ray Peters. He will be missed by his family and friends, but also the community of Squamish. Ten years ago he anonymously retired to Squamish; today is there anyone in our town who hasn't heard his name and the community-oriented works that go along with it? Retired firefighter, marathoner, 樱桃视频trails builder and promoter, municipal councillor, talented photographer, cancer survivor and finally, death by the return of the cancer he had so valiantly fought since 2003. Few who come to a community in their retirement/senior years leave behind such a lasting legacy as time will prove was done by Ray.
Kids from two to 92 all seem to enjoy an opportunity to attend a carnival. Grand Ruler, Barbara Nicholson, of the 樱桃视频Elks Lodge 119, announces that West Coast Amusements, "Canada's largest, oldest and best carnival company," is being brought to town for Wednesday (April 12) until Sunday (April 16) at the former Interfor site, off Highway 99, beside the Shell Gas Station. Hours of operation for this year's Elks' Spring Fair 2006, "with twice the number of rides, games and concessions ever assembled in Squamish," will be 3:00 - 10:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, noon - 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Save me a candy apple. Contact Richard at 604-898-3991.
The second of the series of four Family Caregivers Series sponsored by the Alzheimer Society of BC will be held at 1 - 4 p.m. on Monday (April 10) at the Eagle Grove Seniors' Housing, 1203 Pemberton Avenue, downtown Squamish. Learn how to care for someone suffering from Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia and yourself, too. Contact Katherine at 604-681-6530 local 342 or Nadine at 604-892-2293.
The Over the Hill Hikers recently canceled their trip to Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver due to weather uncertainly and had a local walk instead. The Lighthouse Park walk is on again for Tuesday (April 11). Meet at 9 a.m. at the Brennan Park parking lot near the Forestry Building for carpooling arrangements. Bring a lunch. The formerly scheduled walk for this day has been deleted from the schedule. This group reports that a lot of new contacts have been made; many new people to our community are joining the walks. So, the contacts are: Ray at 604-898-4316 or Lesley at 604-898-1628.
The Caregivers Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday (April 12) at the Tantalus Seniors' Centre. To see if this group is suitable to your needs contact Donna or Patricia at 604-892-2293.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday (April 13) at Government and Ross Roads for a walk with a slight incline around the Cheekeye Fan Trail. Contact Joyce at 604-898-5594.
The Hilltop House Support Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday (April 13) in the HTH Activity Room. Contact Ruth at 604-898-3368.
At 7:30 p.m. on Good Friday (April 14) an ecumenical choir, many of whom are experienced retiree/senior singers, will gather to perform "The Seven Last Words from the Passion of Christ" at St John the Divine Anglican Church on Diamond Road, behind Extra Foods in Garibaldi Estates. Special guest soloist will be Kelly Coubrough who sings in the Vancouver Opera Company Chorus but resides here in Squamish. She was recently a part of the local production My Favorite Broadway. The Ave Verum will also be sung as well as selections by the Anglican Childrens' Choir. The program is not long and will be followed by refreshments. There are no ticket sales, though a free will offering will be collected; seats are first come, first served. Contact Tracy at 604-892-3546.
Condolences from Hilltop House go out to the family and friends of Lucy Marcotte who passed away on Friday (March 31).
