On Monday June 26th at noon, at the Centre (101-7020 Duncan St, Powell River) we are having our Annual General Meeting (AGM).
We will have our reports, elect our new board, and provide you with a snapshot of the past year.
PRBIS 2017 Board President’s AGM Statement
Lunch provided, all welcome!…
Chair yoga with Aylene is back!
Mondays at 12.30, starting May 15, every week until June 19.
At the centre, 101-7020 Duncan St
Dojo fitness: Tai Chi and kick boxing with Sensei Frank.
All fitness levels.
Wednesdays at 10.30, starting May 10, every week until June 28.
At the Canadian Martial Arts Academy, 4300 Joyce Ave
In July and August, Deb will supervise fitness sessions here at the centre. every Monday at 12 noon.
Come in any time to use the fitness equipment. Please ask for assistance if you need to.
New fitness equipment includes a rowing machine, reclining cycle, elliptical, treadmill, rebounder, small to medium weights, stretchy bands and floor mats.…
In January, we will have “Chair Yoga” led by Alena, every Monday, from 12:30 to 1:30
We will trying a new activity each month this year …. stay tuned for updates!
Phone us at 604-485-6065 for more info.…
We’ll be closed for 2 four day weekends, otherwise open at regular times and days.
| Open | Monday | Dec 19 |
| Open | Tuesday | Dec 20 |
| Open | Wednesday | Dec 21 |
| Open | Thursday | Dec 22 |
| Closed | Friday | Dec 23 |
| Merry Christmas! | ||
| Closed | Monday | Dec 26 |
| Open | Tuesday | Dec 27 |
| Open | Wednesday | Dec 28 |
| Open | Thursday | Dec 29 |
| Closed | Friday | Dec 30 |
| Happy New Year! | ||
| Closed | Monday | Jan 2 |
| Open | Tuesday | Jan 3 |
| Open | Wednesday | Jan 4 |
| Open | Thursday | Jan 5 |
| Open | Friday | Jan 6 |
Monday fitness continues with personal trainer Mike Clansey.
We have changed the location again … from next week, fitness will be held at Mike’s business location at 17-4312 Franklin St, Powell River. Time is still 12-30 to 1-30, and its still free!
Get your body moving at the pace thats right for you!
We ALL feel better with the right kind of exercise.…
Our local food bank has changed management after Gina Kendrick retired due to health reasons after 24 years.
New manager is Savanna Dee, pictured above with helper Dewar Boutilier. She will be assisted by Powell River Action Centre Food Bank’s experienced long-term volunteers, as well as new volunteers from PR Brain Injury Society.
They hope to expand the food bank’s offerings once they settle into their new roles. They have already discussed the idea of a fresh fruit and vegetable program and the ongoing need to better accommodate allergies and strict dietary needs.
For more info, read this article in the Powell River Peak.…
Thank you to First Credit Union for your wonderful volunteer work planting some gorgeous flower baskets and painting some birdhouses for our garden area, as well as helping to build the greenhouse.
We just love all the work you did!!!
(Four First CU staff were here in the afternoon as part of Powell River’s Community Impact Day.)…
Thanks Fortis, for putting together our new greenhouse.
This new greenhouse, and the power and watering system that will be connected, was purchased with a generous grant from Fortis that we received several months ago. This addition to our vegetable garden area will enhance our nutrition, cooking and gardening program.
It is going to allow us to grow vegetables all winter, so we will be able to assist clients with nutritional needs.
Now in its third season, the program provides education and instruction on growing, preparing and preserving food.
We started the program because we thought it was important that clients get healthy, organic, fresh vegetables, because living on a disability pension, they don’t have a lot of money for extras. We needed a greenhouse and also wanted to eliminate a hose being dragged around; we’ve already had someone trip on it. The good folks at Mother Nature are going to instruct us on how to install the watering system.
During its first year, the outdoor garden was mostly used for demonstration; how to grow, plant, weed and harvest. It did not produce enough for preserving. That all changed in year two. Last year we had tomatoes and peppers in abundance, so we showed clients how to preserve.
Clients are instructed on canning techniques and make organically grown, fresh sauces. The large harvest of peppers allowed us to also create our own hot sauces. As part of the next phase of the program, which involves selling products in a retail space, the we plan to send a test batch of hot sauce to University of BC. If they say this is a good recipe, we’re going to bottle it and sell it.
As a result of the program, we created the book Lettuce Share: Stories, Recipes, Odds and Sods. It has recipes, gardening and life tips, people’s stories and photos taken by one of our clients. Anyone interested in a copy can call 604.485.6065.
Debbie learned about the Fortis grant a year ago from City of Powell River councillor Maggie Hathaway, which led to an application being submitted. Fortis put out a call through city councils across the province for projects to fund. Low and behold, we were one of three chosen.
Not only did Fortis award the funding, they also provided volunteers to construct the greenhouse as part of its community-giving day, with company managers from around the province coming to help.They travel around the province doing good deeds and helping groups like ours.
Volunteers from First Credit Union were also on hand to help out with the build.…