Events

The Chilliwack Community band under the direction of Gary Radysh are seeking band musicians for the upcoming season. The band play at several events locally. Interested musicians with band experience for info please write or call jack at 604 795 4301 or e mail [email protected]

The Chilliwack Community band are performing for the Battle of Britain Ceremonies on SEPT 22nd at 1:00pm at the Chilliwack Memorial behind the MUSEUM.

The Chilliwack Songs of Praise Orchestra(CSOPO) is a group of enthusiastic musicians including full woodwind and string sections. The CSOPO usually performs at 6 different venues in a season. The format always includes numerous Sing Along favourites. Upcoming is a special at St. Paul's Church on School Street November 3, at 3:30 pm. Next is a Christmas special at the Alliance Church on Young Road. Hope to see you there.

Coming to O’Connor Group Art Gallery from March 27 to May 2 is Behind Closed Doors featuring artist, Krista Kilvert.  Krista explores the truth and consequences of domestic violence and its impact individually and globally in a thought-provoking installation.

Reception: March 28, 1-3pm  O’Connor Group Art Gallery, Chilliwack Cultural Centre at 9201 Corbould Street

Chilliwack Gallery Hours: 12- 5 pm Wed – Sat oconnorgroupartgallery.com Free Admission

On behalf of the Chilliwack visual Artists Association.

Starting Friday, April 3 through to May 3, 2020. Climb your stairs, use a treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, trampoline or skip rope. You can dance, do yoga, workout videos, lift weights, stretch, jumping jacks, lunges, sit ups and push ups. Currently we are in a quarantine situation due to the COVID-19 virus. In this situation it is very important to remain fit and have a great immune system. Yes, remaining indoors to avoid infection is necessary whenever possible BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t be active and KEEP MOVING! We are still serving our community! Please help us to do so. Any donations made to Chilliwack Hospice Society are used to support our Grief Programs such as one to one phone support and community outreach. To register or to donate to our Virtual Hike for Hospice, follow this link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/chilliwack-hospice-society/third-party/Virtual-Hike-for-Hospice/

Learn the power of nurturing touch and communication with your baby. Through massage, your baby may benefit from interaction, stimulation, relaxation and relief. Please bring along a blanket and a waterproof changing mat to lay your baby on. Attendance at all 5 sessions is preferred, as each session builds upon the previous ones. For children who are in the pre-crawling stage. Sorry, no older siblings please.

Tuesdays, April 14 – May 12, 1:30 pm – 3 pm

Ages 5 – 14 – Groups are divided into a younger and older group and each group will have a class on Wildlife Art and a class on Environmental Education (which includes mostly outdoor exploration), with a short 15 minute break between classes.

Wildlife Art: This is an intensely fun program for artists of all levels. Our engaging instructor John LeFlock will provide individual mentoring and support as students move forward at their own pace. All materials, including art canvases are provided, and multiple mediums will be explored.

Environmental Education: This hands on environmental education program introduces and connects students to the natural world. Participants will enjoy learning through environmental games, hands on science activities and outdoor explorations. This is a science based nature experience. Possible spring topics may include: Plants, Pollinators, Ecological Principals, Geology, Song Birds, Nocturnal Critters, Reptiles & Amphibians Life-cycles, Wildlife Observation, Herons, Beavers, Insects and Spiders, Pond Exploration, and Eco-Games.

Learn the power of nurturing touch and communication with your baby. Through massage, your baby may benefit from interaction, stimulation, relaxation and relief. Please bring along a blanket and a waterproof changing mat to lay your baby on. Attendance at all 5 sessions is preferred, as each session builds upon the previous ones. For children who are in the pre-crawling stage. Sorry, no older siblings please. Registration required. To sign up, contact Elizabeth Sokolowski at 604-824-8760, ext. 3223. 

Mondays, Apr. 20, 27, May 4, 11, 25, 10:30 am – 12 pm

Based on the true story of the Yorkshire women who pose for a calendar to raise money for cancer research, Calendar Girls has become the fastest selling play in British theatre history. After the previous year’s fundraising calendar, featuring local bridges, raises a paltry sum, the members of the Knapely Women’s Institute persuade one another to produce a charity calendar with a difference. They decide to pose nude for an "alternative" calendar. Puzzling their husbands, mortifying their children and riding the wrath of the outraged WI, the calendar becomes a huge success, sparking a global phenomenon. A very English story with a very English heart, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Weekly on Thursdays at 10:00am for all older adults who would like to connect with others through a peer facilitated group telephone chat.

Give Connie a call if you would like to know more or to join: 604-798-2023

Older adult group connections via Zoom platform weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00pm

Email or call Connie for more information.