April 2015
Annual Gallagher’s
Easter Egg Hunt
All resident children and visiting grandchildren
8 years & younger are invited to join us for the
annual Easter egg hunt on
Saturday, April 4th@ 10 am sharp!
Parents and grandparents are asked
to sign up at the Activities Centre bulletin board by
March 28th and bring their wrapped treats
to the centre by Wednesday, March 31st.
On Saturday, all participants are asked to meet at the
Activities Centre Courtyard for a photo with the
Easter Bunny at 10:00 AM.
Easter Egg & Candy Hunt will begin at 10:30AM.
Don’t forget the Easter baskets and cameras!
For more details or if you wish to volunteer to help with this
event, please call the Activities centre at 250-860-9006.
Save the Date !!!
Spring Mixer & Dance
Brought to you by the
Gallagher’s Canyon Social Committee
Saturday April 25th
at the Village Centre
6:30 pm – Mix, mingle & appies
7:30 pm – Dance with music by
3 Four All
Please bring an
appetizer to share,
your own beverages
(BYOB) & glasses!
Attire: Casual
Tickets $5 per person
On sale at the Activities
Centre on
April 7th starting at
10:00 am
Tickets are limited!
Contact Information:Email: [email protected] Phone: (250) 860-9006
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Africa
Travel Presentation
You are invited to join Tier One
Travel and the Safari Partners for an
informative & enjoyable
presentation on travel to Africa.
Learn the when, where, why and
how of experiencing this amazing
continent. May 26th, 7:00-8:30pm
Gallagher’s Canyon Auditorium.
If you would like to attend this presentation, please sign up at the
Activities Centre Bulletin Board or register directly by phoning 1-866-620-4550.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 * 7:00 –8:30 p.m. * Gallagher’s Canyon Auditorium
We would like to extend
congratulations to our very
talented resident-artist,
Francine Gravel, who is the
recipient of two very special
Awards this past month. The
Sandro Botticelli “Prize” Award
was awarded to Francine on
March 1, 2015. On the 14th of March she received the official
invitation to accept the
“Roma Imperial Award” on
the 19th of May, 2015 in
Rome, Italy.
Contact Information:Email: [email protected]
Phone: (250) 860-9006
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Come Join in the Fun !
Try a Free Aquafit Class
Wednesday 9- 10 am in the
Pool
Please Contact Bobbi
250-317-3508 to
confirm attendance.
Swim Classes (Red Cross) for
children will be given by
Jan Taylor.
Classes will be held on Thursday
March 5 through May 14th
Class times are from
3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
If you are interested in having your
children take these classes,
please contact
Jan to obtain the necessary
information for registration, at
250-860-8176 or
email [email protected] .
SPRING CLEANING?
Soles4Souls is back at Gallagher’s for its 6th year. If you have any shoes you no
longer wear, please drop them off at
#5-3800 Gallagher’s Pinnacle Way (The Ridge).
All types of shoes, boots and sandals are accepted.
Our deadline is: May 30th.
Read more about this charity and its local connection at
www.soles4soulscanada.com
Thank you, Liz Haid
250-868-8869
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Gallagher’s Book Club meets the third Thursday
of the month at the Library in the Activities Centre.
All residents are welcome to join the exciting
monthly discussions of the selected books. On
Thursday, April 16th, the club members will discuss
“A Good Man” by author Guy Vanderhaeghe.
Wesley Case, a former soldier and the son of a Canadian lumber baron, sets out
into the untamed borderlands between Canada and the United States to escape a
dark secret from his past. He settles in Montana where he hopes to buy a cattle
ranch, and where he begins work as a liaison between the American and Canadian
militaries in an effort to contain the Native Americans' unresolved anger in the
wake of the Civil War. Amid the brutal violence that erupts between the Sioux
warriors and U.S. forces, Case's plan for a quiet ranch life is further compromised
by an unexpected dilemma: he falls in love with the beautiful, outspoken, and recently widowed Ada Tarr. It's a budding romance that soon inflames the jealousy
of Ada's quiet and deeply disturbed admirer, Michael Dunne. When the American
government unleashes its final assault on the Indians, Dunne commences his own
vicious plan for vengeance in one last feverish attempt to claim Ada as his own.
Vanderhaeghe expertly weaves a gritty account of the end of the Wild West with
an intimate tale of love, retribution, and rebirth. Beautifully imagined and deeply
moving, "A Good Man" is Vanderhaeghe's triumphant conclusion to his venerated
turn-of-the-century epic.
Ladies Bridge
Gallagher’s Activities Centre Every Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
Please consider joining this group of ladies. We have lots of laughs,
fun and yes, we play bridge. There is a sign-up sheet
on the bulletin board at the Activities Centre.
Looking forward to meeting you on Thursday!
“The Lady Bridgers”
Contact Information:Email:
[email protected]
Phone: (250) 860-9006
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An Important SECURITY Reminder
Please be aware that there has been a recent forceful break-in
and theft from a home at Gallaghers, while the owners were
away on a winter vacation. Although this is not a common
occurrence, to prevent the probability of future break-ins and
thefts, we ask that all residents be vigilant and take the
necessary precautions.
A Note from Leticia regarding Spanish Classes
I will start my classes in May, commencing Wednesday, May 13th
until Wednesday, June 24th. The fee is $100 for 7 classes, each class
is 1 hour 30 minutes. The schedule on Wednesdays is:
Intermediate/Advanced From 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Beginners 3/4
From 10:35 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
Beginners 1
From 12.05 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.
To date, only the Intermediate/Advanced group and two beginner
students have answered. In order to start a group, I need at least four
students registered. Hopefully by the end of April, there are more
students registered and we can continue with the programmed
schedule. Please contact me at [email protected] .
Spanish Study Group meets on Mondays from 1:00 to 3:00
in the Meeting Room at the Activities Centre. Everyone is
welcome to participate. For more information, please contact
Vi at 250-769-4900.
Contact Information:Email: [email protected]
Phone: (250) 860-9006
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Pinnacle Golf Course Ladies
League is looking for residents
to join our fun and social golf
group. We golf each Thursday
morning beginning in early May.
No need for a handicap, a
straight drive or the latest
technology in equipment - we
welcome golfers of all levels.
Foursome groups are selected
randomly, so it is a great way to get to know your Gallagher’s
neighbours while enjoying the Pinnacle’s great vistas.
Membership dues are $15.00 per season, which goes toward sponsoring our two tournaments. To sign-up just stop
in at the Activity Centre, pay your dues (cash or cheque) and
leave your contact information.
For additional information contact Trish Rathwell or
Lori Drysdale at: [email protected]
Contact Information Email: [email protected] Phone: (250) 860-9006
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Gallaghers Residence
Monday Mixed Golf
Hi everyone it’ s near that time again to bring out the
golf clubs for another summer of swinging. If you are
interested in fun mixed golf, then this is for you. I
expect there will be many of you returning from last
year so I will be sending out an e-mail to all past
members which they can reply to indicating whether you wish to golf this season
or not. I know some of you may not be back for a while so answer me when you
can. For newcomers, the only stipulations are as follows:
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Must be a resident of Gallaghers.
Must be willing to have fun.
No membership fee.
Indicate your intentions to golf the following week when you sign in
or inform me by e-mail by Wednesday noon.
Once the schedule is made, inform me if you have to cancel by Wednesday
8:00 PM. If after this time, contact the Pinnacle and cancel with them.
Indicate whether you wish to golf as a couple or not and I will schedule
accordingly.
Schedule is random generated so you can meet and golf with different
people each week.
If you are a single golfer, you can golf with same gender or mixed-gender
4-somes.
I will be returning to Canada April 15th but you can reply to [email protected]
for more information and if you are interested sign up .
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The tentative start date is Monday, April 27 .
Rich Strand
Contact Information Email:
[email protected]
Phone: (250) 860-9006 8
To All Tennis Club Members and Anyone
Interested in Playing Tennis
The Tennis Club AGM will be in the Auditorium Wednesday ,
May 6th, at 7 P.M. and Registration from 6:30 p.m.
Non-members can come and learn about the club and sign up
for free beginners lessons to be held in May.
Members can renew their membership and learn about the
club’s plans for the coming year.
“We Are the Champions….
“Congratulations to residents Ruth and Mac Kufeldt who
won a 3.5 consolation event in the annual mixed doubles
tennis tournament hosted by the Sunland Springs Village
tennis club in Arizona. This tournament featured 360
players from 16 tennis clubs who were competing at six skill
levels. Ruth and Mac play at the Viewpoint tennis club during
winter months and here at the Gallagher's Canyon tennis
tennis club in the summer."
TENNIS CLUB OPENING DAY
Saturday May 16th, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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All Gallagher’s Residents are welcome to come and play Casual
Doubles Tennis.
Meet other folks who are interested in tennis and the tennis club
members.
Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m.
Tennis 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 and Lunch at noon.
See you there !!!
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April Hikes 2015
All hikes will leave from the Activities Centre at 9:00 a.m.
April 7. Rose Valley Reservoir Circuit
This trail includes cart tracks, sandy and rocky paths, beaches, and minor bushwhacks.
The area is scenic and quiet, although just over the first ridge from Kelowna. We will do a
circuit of the entire reservoir. It is a demanding climb to the lunch spot
Time: 4.5 hours. Grade: 5. Altitude Gain: 600 metres.
April 14. Black Knight West Ridge
After an ascending traverse over grass fields this route climbs steeply up the west ridge.
Initially it winds between open bushes and gravel patches but higher up the angle eases
through the forest. After traversing a few ravines you see the multitude of aerials decorating the summit. We will descend the service road until it reaches the open grassy hillside
and then follow one of the irrigation ditches diagonally back to the trailhead.
Time: 4 hours. Grade: 7. Altitude Gain: 670 metres.
April 21. Mission Creek Pipeline and Waterfalls (walk and hike)
This is a relatively flat hike along cart-paths and hiking trails. Walking from the Centre we
go around KLO creek on McCulloch Road to a pipeline trail above Mission creek and
descend to cross Hydraulic Creek. The trail becomes a cart-path to the rapids on Mission
creek. There are several good viewpoints as you climb up the narrow and steep path along
the edge of the creek. We pass a lower waterfall and up to the gorge of the upper falls. We
will return following the trail alongside Mission creek.
Time: 4.5 hours. Grade 4. Altitude Gain: 250 metres.
April 28. Okanagan Mountain Park – Goodes Basin and the Pinnacles
The Park trail description is moderate and although wet underfoot in places the windblow
has been cleared. From the gate on Lakeshore Road the trail gradually climbs to Dead
Horse Creek and a junction with Wild Horse Canyon trail. We climb up beside the creek
until a bridge leads to an hour's climb to Goodes Basin and extensive views.
We will return the same way.
Time: 6 hours. Grade: 4. Altitude Gain: 600 metres.
Contact Information Email: [email protected] Phone: (250) 860-9006
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Remember…….
*** Starting April 1st, the Activities Centre will be closing
at 10:00 p.m.
*** Save the date: GARAGE SALE, Saturday,
May 23rd, 2015.
*** Change in Gate Closures:
Northside is 10:00 p.m. & Southside is 8:00 p.m.
*** Yoga classes are Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at 9:00 a.m.
*** Pilates, Cardio and Body Sculpt are Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 10:15 a.m., please
refer to calendar on Page 12.
*** Aqua Fit classes are Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
Friends are welcome.
*** We now have a BluRay/DVD player available for rent
($5.00) when the Grandchildren visit. You can rent it
from the Activities Centre Front Desk.
Contact Information Email: [email protected] Phone: (250) 860-9006
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April 2015
Sun
Activities Centre
closes at 10:00
p.m.
Mon
Activities Centre
closes at 10:00 p.m.
Tue
Activities Centre
closes at 10:00 p.m.
Wed
9:00 am Yoga
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Spanish Study
Group
6:30 Duplicate
Bridge
7:00 Mah Jong
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26
13
7
6:00 a.m. to Noon
POOL CLOSED
Spa Closed (to drain)
9:00 Hiking Group
9:00 Men’s
Billiards
10:15 Mat Pilates
1:00 Men’s Bridge
2:00 Crafters
7:30 Corkscrews
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Activities Centre
closes at 10:00
p.m.
Activities Centre
closes at 10:00 p.m.
1
2
3
4
9:00 am Yoga
9:00 Aqua - Fit
10:15 Mat Pilates
9:00 Yoga
10:15 Body Sculpt
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Ladies Bridge
10:00 a.m
8
9
9:00 am Yoga
9:00 Aqua - Fit
10:15 Mat Pilates
10:15 Body Sculpt
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Ladies Bridge
6:45 Bridge Club
7:00 Men’s Games
15
16
9:00 am Yoga
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Spanish Study
Group
6:30 Duplicate
Bridge
7:00 Mah Jong
1:00 Men’s Bridge
2:00 Crafters
7:00 Men’s Games
3:00 Swim Classes
6:30 Jamming Group
7:00 Men’s Games
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21
22
23
9:00 am Yoga
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Spanish Study
Group
6:30 Duplicate
Bridge
7:00 Mah Jong
6:00 a.m. to Noon
POOL CLOSED
Spa Closed (to drain)
9:00 am Yoga
9:00 Aqua - Fit
10:15 Mat Pilates
9:00 Hiking Group
9:00 Men’s
Billiards
10:15 Body Sculpt
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Men’s Bridge
2:00 Crafters
7:00 Men’s Games
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28
29
9:00 am Yoga
1:00 Art with Tina
1:00 Spanish Study
Group
6:30 Duplicate
Bridge
7:00 Mah Jong
6:00 a.m. to Noon
POOL CLOSED
9:00 am Yoga
9:00 Aqua - Fit
10:15 Mat Pilates
9:00 Hiking Group
9:00 Men’s
Billiards
10:15 Mat Pilates
1:00 Men’s Bridge
2:00 Crafters
10:15 Mat Pilates
10:15 Body Sculpt
1:00 Art with Tina
3:00 Book Club
6:45 Bridge Club
10:15 Body Sculpt
1:00 Art with Tina
6:45 Bridge Club
7:00 Men’s Games
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9:00 Yoga
3:00 Swim Classes
6:30 Jamming Group
7:00 Men’s Games
9:00 am Yoga
9:00 Aqua - Fit
6:45 Bridge Club
Easter
Egg
Hunt
3:00 Swim Classes
6:30 Jamming Group
7:00 Men’s Games
6:00 a.m. to Noon
POOL CLOSED
9:00 Hiking Group
9:00 Men’s
Billiards
10:15 Mat Pilates
Sat
Activities Centre
closes at 10:00 p.m.
7:00 Men’s Games
6
Fri
Activities Centre
closes at 10:00 p.m.
6:45 Bridge Club
5
Thu
1:00 Ladies Bridge
1:00 Ladies Bridge
3:00 Swim Classes
6:30 Jamming Group
7:00 Men’s Games
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10:15 Mat Pilates
1:00 Ladies Bridge
3:00 Swim Classes
6:30 Jamming Group
7:00 Men’s Games
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9:00 Yoga
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25
9:00 Yoga
6:30 p.m.
Spring
Mixer &
Dance