Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our weekly round-up of events, and you can find more or add your own on our online calendar at www.summerlandreview.com/calendar/
Thursday
Al-Anon offers help to families and friends of alcoholics. Summerland Serenity Group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church hall. Call 250-490-9272 for more information.
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre on Thursday evenings. Beavers meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cubs meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Scouts meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Venturers meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For details call Trent at 250-494-1990.
Euchre is played from September to June, every second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Lyme Disease Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Santorini’s Restaurant in Summerland. Call Sue at 250-493-4090.
Pickleball Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Summerland Baptist Church. Drop-in fee. Everyone welcome. Call Angela at 250-276-4323 for more information.
South Okanagan Traditional Rug Artists meet every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., except July and August, at the Summerland United Church Hall, 13204 Henry St.
Summerland Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Summerland Health Centre lower conference room. Call Cindy at 250-404-8072.
Summerland Masonic Lodge meets at the IOOF Hall on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and meets for coffee every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Santorini’s Restaurant. Call Craig Brown at 778-479-3795 or Orv Robson at 250-494-1504.
Summerland Material Girls Quilt Guild meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from September to May at 9 a.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Rd. Call Cathy Patterson at 250-494-8274 or Annie Smirmaul at 250-494-2286.
Summerland Sportsmen’s Association meets every third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Summerland Legion. The SSA focuses on fishing, shooting, hunting, archery and conservation and is affiliated with the B.C. Wildlife Federation.
Summerland TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., lower floor of Summerland Seniors Centre. For info call Lee at 250-462-0990.
The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the MS office, 3373 Skaha Lake Rd., Penticton. Everyone welcome. For more information call Sherry at 250-493-6564.
Volleyball Sessions are set for every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Summerland Youth Centre. Contact Jane at 250-494-4666. Pentictonites are most welcome.
Friday
Bridge is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St. Phone Irene at 250-404-4562.
Cribbage is played every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Pleasure Painters meet every Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9111 Peach Orchard Road. Come and enjoy or check it out. Drop-ins welcome.
Tai Chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre each Friday. For further information call Susan at 250-494-3370.
The 890 Wing of the South Okanagan Air Force Association of Canada have a get-together every Friday night from 4 p.m. at the clubhouse at 126 Dakota Ave. in Penticton. Call Fred Monteith at 250-497-8490
Saturday
Charity Bottle Drive at Summerland IGA each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the collections will go to support the Summerland Food Bank and Critteraid.
Crib Tournaments every fourth Saturday at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre, starting at 1 p.m. Singles welcome. Tournaments are held from September to June, except for December.
Summerland Ladies Hockey takes place at the Summerland Arena Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Contact Judy Beck at tachi88@shaw.ca.
Sunday
Vintage Car Club, South Okanagan Chapter, meets the last Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. in the Youth Centre on Peach Orchard Road. Phone 250-494-5473.
Monday
Birthright, serving the South Okanagan, has Monday drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon at 200 Bennett St. in Penticton. Contact Sandy Mikkelsen at 250-492-4901.
Dabber Bingo is played at the Senior Drop-in Centre, 9710 Brown St., every Monday at 1 p.m. 16 regular games, Lucky 7, Odd/Even, Bonanza. License #832873.
Men — Love to Sing? Okanagan Christian Men’s Choir. This non-denominational choir invites you to join us, have fun, sing and enjoy the fellowship of other singers. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Summerland Baptist Church, Fireside Room. Contact Debi at 250-494-1940.
The South Okanagan Orchid Society meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Shatford Centre in Penticton. The group meets September to June. Call Joan at 250-494-4293.
The Summerland Crokinole Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Centre. Contact Darlene at 250-494-9310.
Tuesday
Dementia Caregiver Support Group — Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Summerland Seniors Village Adult Day Room, 12803 Atkinson Road. Call Laurie Myres at 250-493-8182 or email lmyres@alzheimerbc.org.
Join us Tuesdays for Social Bridge from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Stephen Parish Hall, 9311 Prairie Valley Rd. Cost includes refreshments. Contact Sheila White at 250-494-8996.
Minds in Motion, a new program from the Alzheimer Society of B.C., begins Tuesday, April 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Community Centre. This program is for people with early signs of dementia and their caregivers. The program will run six to eight weeks. To register, visit the centre of visit penticton.ca/e-reg.
Mother-to-Mother breastfeeding support — the Penticton/Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada meets on the third and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250-494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@gmail.com for the location. Find out more at www.lllc.ca.
Penticton Concert Band practices Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Intermediate to advanced players welcome to audition. Call Musical Director Dave Brunelle, 250-497-7180, or email dbrunelle@shaw.ca.
Summerland Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Kiwanis Lodge on Quinpool at 6 p.m. Contact Tom Jacques at 250-494-4339.
Summerland VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) members and friends meet the second Tuesday of the month at Parkdale Lounge at 1:30 pm. Contact Donna at 250-494-4206 for more information.
Tai Chi at the Summerland Seniors’ Drop-in Centre each Tuesday. For more information call Nancy at 250-494-8902.
The Mental Wellness Centre, Summerland Branch, will be open the first, third and fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at theSummerland United Church. Inquiries welcome.
The Quest Society is inviting women interested in assisting children and adults with hearing or speech impairments to join them on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Parkdale Lodge meeting room, 9700 Brown St. Call Pat at 250-494-1076 or visit questsociety.shawwebspace.ca.
The Summerland Multiple Sclerosis Group joins the Penticton MS Group every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for a coffee social at the Cherry Lane Mall Food Court.
Whist is played every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Seniors Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown St.
Wednesday
South Okanagan Genealogical Society is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penticton Library Museum building. Contact Nola Reid at 250-492-0751.
Summerland ATV Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the lower level of the former Summerland Library building on Wharton Street.
Summerland Art Club meets every Wednesday, September to June, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower level of the former library building on Wharton Street. Painters of all levels are welcome. Workshops available. Call Mary at 250-494-5851.
Summerland Badminton Club plays every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Call Audie at 250-494-1872.
The Heritage Advisory Commission meets the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Council Chambers at Municipal Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Upcoming
Charlotte Diamond concert at Centre Stage Theatre Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m. For tickets contact smsoffice@shaw.ca or 250-494-7266.
Drop off used hearing aids, five years old or newer, at any Summerland drug store. They will be reconditioned for needy seniors.
Recope Society of Summerland offers medically supervised water therapy and land exercise programs helpful to clients with various medical conditions, such as joint replacements, stroke, back problems, arthritis, to name just a few. Programs are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A medical referral is required.
Spring Plant Sale at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens, Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Gardens.
Summerland Refugee Sponsorship Group presents a free public screening of “Taaloo Zorouna,” Arabic for “Come Visit With Us.” The film s a series of interviews with four Syrian refugee families who came to the Okanagan last year, including two families who settled in Summerland and one in Penticton. The screening will take place on Wedesday, May 3, 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre, Summerland.
The Penticton Tune-Agers invite you to celebrate with them This Land of Ours, recognizing Canada’s 150th anniversary with a concert the last weekend of April. There are two performances, Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30, at 2 p.m., at the Shatford Centre, 760 Main St., Penticton. Tickets are available from members of the Tune-Agers, at the Shatford Centre office and at the door. For more information contact Peggy Nicholson at 250-487-1413.