Ron Johnston was the master of iconic events, the creator, facilitator always giving generously to benefit members of our community, his friends forever. He was the ultimate host, MC, maker of music, musicians and memories. The Garden Bay Pub was merriment personified, where friends were family. It was home, a fun filled joyous one. These are the times we will remember. Alongside every great man is a great woman and partner. Our love, condolences and thank you, Marita.
To all carrying the torch keeping Ron’s events alive, keep up the good work! Help is needed for another of Ron’s endeavours that he supported: the Pender Harbour Paddling Society. The Dragon Boat Club disbanded when the Garden Bay Pub burned down and they were locked out of the dock area. PHPS have three boats stored and now, have been asked to remove their large dragon boat from outside the Legion. They are looking for dock space. If anyone would like to help, can spare a section of dock, 40 feet, and/or are interested in getting the club started up again, this would help our community. There are many paddlers hoping to enjoy the harbour again. What a sad day it will be if the club has to get rid of their wonderful boats. For more information, please contact Jean at [email protected] or 604-883-0660.
Thursday, May 9 is hobby time! Come and share your favourite hobby with others at Harbourside Friendships, Thursdays drop-in program 10:30 a.m. at the Hall. Lunch served at noon for $10 per person. More senior initiatives: carpet bowling rolls on Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m., except May 15.
Chair Yoga continues Mondays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to noon with Carole Logtenberg at the Hall and new Chair Yoga sessions Wednesdays at Sarah Wray Hall, 11 a.m. to noon. Drop in $3.
Yoga is great self care. I hope all of you know what self care is and practice it! More yoga offerings in the Harbour: aerial yoga, combines new and traditional postures with the use of an aerial hammock that supports all postures, including inversions. This slow-paced gentle practice ensures all levels are able to participate. No experience required. Classes offered Thursdays and Saturdays to participants 18 years and older. Interested? Contact Rochelle at [email protected].
The Pender Harbour Women’s Connection is pleased to have Leslie McDougall return as a speaker on May 14. Their audience was delighted with Leslie’s presentation of an entertaining flute concert at the Celtic New Year celebration. This time she returns in her professional capacity as a legal coach, owner of Legal Coach Studio. Leslie will explain how this new initiative will improve access to justice and be a more cost-effective approach for the lay/self represented person. Leslie will clarify how as a legal coach, she can help people draft their own simple will, probate a will through the courts, obtain an uncontested divorce or assist with an existing court action. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. at the School of Music. Drop-in fee of $4 includes refreshments.
Buy your tickets now for Pender Harbour May Day Dance with “The Brothers in Farms” at the Madeira Park Legion on Sat May 18. Tickets available online at www.phblues.ca or The EarthFair Bookstore.
Egmont Day is Saturday, June 1. This year’s theme is ‘Egmonsters.” The call is out for bakers, parade participants and float decorators. Bakers, donate homemade goodies and treats to the cakewalk contest that will be in the Hall. Drop off your donation the morning of June 1. Contact Dani Silvey for more info: [email protected]
The 19th Annual Pender Harbour Blues Festival June 7,8 and 9, without a doubt will be three days of incredible music. Performances by The Paperboys, Tom Lavin, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whitely, Joani Bye, Marcus Mosely, Paul Pigat, Joe Rotundo, Joe Stanton and many more. This year’s festival is dedicated in loving memory to the founder of the Pender Harbour Blues Society, Ron Johnston. Purchase tickets at www.phblues.ca.
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