The Interlakes Community Centre (ICC) is holding a Meet & Greet Grief Social with the Bereavement Coordinator of 100 Mile Hospice, Sarah Smith, at 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7. Come share feelings with others experiencing loss, or just listen and receive some coping strategies and educational material. RSVP to Crista: 250-593-4869 or interlakescommunity1@outlook.com.
Make your own Mug/Beer Stein with Sun Spirit Studio, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8. Reserve/e-transfer $65 to cindyatsunspiritstudio@gmail.com--and bring a rolling pin!
In addition to painting Northern Lights (fee $40,) the Paint & Sip Choice class from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 15, is offering paint a doormat ($50); or porch boards ($55.) The Fee includes one glass of wine. RSVP to www.emptycanvasparty.ca to reserve your seat.
ICC is looking for gently used dumbbell sizes five, eight,10 and 12. Please call or message Crista if you can help.
Afternoon bridge for beginners continues Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; call Carney Myers at 250-706-2786 if you wish to play. Duplicate Bridge is Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; call Wendy Dubbin at 250-593-4538 if you wish to play.
Outhouse Races
From 10 a.m., Feb. 16 at The Iron Horse pub; races start 11 a.m. Sign up your team before February 14 ($10), or on race day before 10 a.m. ($15.) Sign up/more info, at: https://www.fishinghighway24.com/outhouse-races-registration.html
A buffet breakfast/full menu is available from 10 a.m. at The Iron Horse, but they do NOT take reservations, so it’s FCFS!
Log Cabin Quilters (LCQ)
On Saturday/Sunday, March 1/2, LCQ is hosting a Toni Whitney intricate appliqué class with instructor Judy Belyea, at Interlakes Community Centre. This is only for experienced quilters. Kits are available. Participants are responsible for providing their own materials and pattern, or the kit. The cost for the class is $120 plus the above costs. Fees must be paid no later than Feb. 19. Register by calling Jean Dall at 250-566-1463; or visit the hall on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
LCQ is also asking for names of people (adults or children) in 100 Mile and surrounding areas who are having cancer treatments so that LCQ can donate one of their specially-made quilts to the patient/s. If you know of someone, contact Paula Roseboom at 604-793-6061 or proseboom@outlook.com; or ICC at 250-593-4869.
Mountain Spruce Community Centre (MSCC)
Mountain Spruce Community Centre’s annual Full Moon Walk in their Park at 6335 Mahood Lake Road, is from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 14. With suitable footwear, you will meet at the picnic shelter where there will be music, hot chocolate, marshmallows and a bonfire. Trails will be well marked.
Travel through the Light Walk across the bridge to the viewpoint and beyond. Bring a headlamp/flashlight, chair, and mug! Dress warmly and enjoy the wonders of the beautiful park under the glow of the full moon. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. No fee but donations are always appreciated.
Greetings
Birthday bubbly goes to Susan Grahn, Peggy Lackey and Paul Desaulniers
Calendar
Yoga at MSCC: 10 a.m., Tuesdays (Prairie) and 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays (Stacey).
Line Dancing at ICC: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays.
Pickleball at Horse Lake Elementary: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays. Arrive at 4:45 p.m.
Bridge at ICC: see above
Cardio at ICC: 9 a.m. Friday, February 7. Last one until May 2025.
Grief Social at ICC: 4:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7; see above.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 7 and 21.
Pottery Mug/Beer Stein at ICC: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8; see above.
Bingo at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9. Cash only. 19+. Doors open at noon.
Creative Kids at ICC: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 10 & 24. For home-schoolers aged four to 12.
Interlakes Horse Club Meeting at ICC: 6.30 p.m., Friday, Feb.11
Log Cabin Quilters meet Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ICC. Feb. 12 and 26 are Community Quilting. Feb. 19 is members only.
Deka Ice Fishing Derby: Feb. 15 at Access 12.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15.
Outhouse Races at Iron Horse Pub: Feb. 16; see above.
Poker at ICC: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. Play starts at 7 p.m. sharp. Buy-in $10 plus $2 for the hall. Info from Jeanne, 250-593-4308.
Highland 4H Club meeting at ICC: Noon, Sunday, Feb. 23.
Log Cabin Quilters Special at ICC: March 1/2: see above.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, March 3 and March 31
Full Moon Walk in MSC Park: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, March 14; see above.
Paint & Sip at ICC: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 15. See the changes above.