COMMUNITY GROUPS
Childcare & Early Years
12952 Madeira Park Rd, Madeira Park
PO Box 395, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Terna Daniel, 604-883-2316
managerserendipity@gmail.com
A non-profit society that provides quality childcare for children aged 2.5 to 5 years. Experienced, qualified Early Childhood Educators delivering an enriching program. Fresh, educational and fun activities. Hours: Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm Summer hours: Tue, Wed and Fri 8am-5pm. Volunteer Opportunities – Board Members, ECE Assistant, yard work, repairs and maintenance
Madeira Park Elementary School
Andrea Wilson
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Designed for children from birth to age five and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. Staffed with qualified ECEs, especially trained to work with young children and their families. Families have the opportunity to participate in circle times that include stories, music, singing and movement. The centres offer many wonderful resources for parents and children. Ask about the Bellies & Babies Program. WonderWheels Bus, Kim Street, 604-885-6787. KinderSpark and Spark Programs, Kirsten Deasey, Coordinator of Early Learning, 604-741-5787. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am – 11pm. Tuesdays: 11:30am – 2:30pm (the Wonder Bus visits MPES on Tuesdays). Open on days when school is in session from Sept. to June.
Churches
13625 Sunshine Coast Highway,
Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1
Kyle MacKenney, 778-929-7811 pastor@redeemerpender.ca
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Service is on Sundays at 10:00am. Church is also available as a venue for events.
12891 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1
Kathy Bergman, 604-883-2374
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Service on Sundays 10:00am year round. Operates a food bank program with pickups every second Monday from 12-12:30pm. Also offers Youth Nights during the school year: Thu. 7-9pm grade 8-12. Fri. 7:00-8:30pm grade 4-7. In July a one-week day camp is offered at the church.
Cultural Groups, Festivals & Events
4334 Irvines Landing Road, Garden Bay, BC V0N 1S1
Jackie Ordronneau, 604-883-0539 jackieordronneau@gmail.com
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The annual April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge is a popular family event on the Sunshine Coast and takes place the last Saturday in April. Our heritage revolves around the sea and one component of that history is boat building. This community celebration features a boat building competition and race. Enter a team, bring the family and enjoy the fun on the last Saturday in April. Come join us! An annual harbinger of spring, the April Tools Wooden Boat Challenge, is a major production of the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society. Now in its 13th year, this mixture of inventive boatbuilding, high school team antics and kids’ mini-boatbuilding is blended with a variety of community activities. Volunteer opportunities in both the planning and helping on the day
12952 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park
mailing: 5795 Mt. Daniel View Road, Madeira Park
June 604-883-2807 junemalaka@eastlink.ca
Bringing art to Pender Harbour for over 25 years. Located in the Pender Harbour Cultural Centre, the Harbour Gallery features an array of artwork, including stained glass and paintings. Membership fee is $50 per year. The Harbour Gallery is a place where visual artists – beginning, emerging and established – come together in a spirit of sharing and co-operation to further their individual artistic development, as well as that of the visual arts in general in the Pender Harbour area. Friendly and welcoming, the Gallery membership welcomes everyone interested in the visual arts to view local art, learn more about the visual arts and /or to become a member to pursue their own visual art interests. Hours of Operation: September to May open most Monday or Tuesdays 10am-12noon. June through August open 11am-4pm. Watch for updates, events and special openings throughout the year.
PO Box 106, Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
Marilyn MacLeod, 604-883-9961 or Dilys Williams, 604-989-0851 dilysanne@hotmail.com
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The Pender Harbour Blues Festival is produced by the Pender Harbour Blues Society, a registered non-profit organization that aims to preserve, nurture and promote BC’s blues in all its forms. As a multi-venue festival run by volunteers, the Blues Festival opens the summer tourist season and entices music lovers to Pender Harbour. First weekend in June. Volunteer Opportunities
c/o Pender Harbour Music Society
PO Box 95, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Ken Johnson, 778-227-8430
kenneth@kappaarts.com
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Our approximately thirty members can vouch for the benefits of singing and of belonging to such a cohesive and welcoming community group. Our choir practices and performances in and around the Sunshine Coast, drawing members from Egmont to Gibsons. New members are welcome and can call Joy McLeod at 604-883-9248 for information or to arrange to observe/join in at a rehearsal. Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights, 7:00–9:00pm at the School of Music
Dilys Williams, 604-989-0851
dilysanne@hotmail.com
A community exhibition showcasing local growers, vendors, artisans, bakers, photo contest, floral arrangements, cookie decorating contest, kids’ activities. The Faire’s mission is to provide an event for the community to showcase local growers and artisans. Held on the 1st Saturday of October. Volunteers needed and welcome
12952 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park
PO Box 95, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Marg Skelley, 604-883-6808
amskelley@gmail.com
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Our Performance Centre, or School of Music, is a multi-purpose building with facilities for meetings (including a kitchen), lessons, workshops and performances. It contains a stage, a piano and seats 100. It is well used by community groups and is a cultural hub for the area. PHMS runs an annual Concert Series running from October until May or June featuring an eclectic mix of musicians offering high level performance, as well as an annual Chamber Music Festival in August, an annual Jazz Festival in September, and a Coffee House on the 2nd Friday of each month. Volunteers are often needed to help at concerts, the two Festivals, or the monthly Coffee Houses. Also, host families are sometimes needed to billet visiting musicians.
School of Music Coffee House
Marilyn McLeod 604-741-1186
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The monthly Coffee House at the School of Music is meant to provide a venue for local performing artists, complete with stage, lights and sound. Each program will present four or five acts. The cost is a suggested donation of $10. Coffee and sweets will be for sale. 2nd Friday of each month at the School of Music. Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Volunteer Opportunities
Concert Series
Marg Skelley, 604-883-6808 amskelley@gmail.com
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Each year the Pender Harbour Music Society presents a variety of concerts, beginning in August and running through to May or June.
Musical tastes in our community are varied and we try to cater to as many as possible.
We have featured classical musicians like the Lafayette String Quartet, Robert Silverman, and Suzie Leblanc, to name just a few. From the world of jazz, we have proudly presented Pearl Django, Company B Jazz Band, and the Marc Atkinson Trio. We include blues, gospel, a capella vocals, and groups like Joe Trio who don’t fit neatly into any category. We book local talent like Joel Fafard, Celso Machado, and Penny Lang. We also go far afield to bring in people like legendary Celtic folk singer Archie Fisher and world famous Flamenco guitarist Juan Martin and his riveting Flamenco dancers.
The one constant is high quality of performance. And we welcome your suggestions (click here to use our online contact form).
All concerts are held at the School of Music in Madeira Park. Tickets are available on this website (click here) and at Harbour Insurance in Madeira Park and Strait Music in Sechelt.
PO Box 444, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Margaret Skelley, 604-883-6806
amskelley@gmail.com
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Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival Committee, this annual festival features world-class musicians playing an eclectic program of chamber music ideally suited to the School of Music in Madeira Park. 3rd weekend in August (August 13-16, 2015). We welcome committee members who meet monthly throughout the year and co-ordinates all aspects of the Festival.
Pender Harbour Music Society
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The Pender Harbour Music Society is no longer running its annual Jazz Festival for the foreseeable future. The Festival was started in 1997 and heartfelt thanks go to the hard-working and visionary past artistic directors and the many volunteers who have produced such wonderful events over the years.
c/o Pender Harbour Music Society
PO Box 95, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Barry Ashley, 604-883-0053
barry40@telus.net
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The Pipe Band plays at various events; Robbie Burns Night, May Day Celebrations and Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Madeira Park and at Gibsons Sea Cavalcade. Founded in 1989 by John Webb, we are a small band, eight Pipers and Drummers of varying abilities, and would welcome some new members. Experienced Pipers and Drummers would be welcomed with open arms. There must be newcomers to the area who have laid aside their pipes or drums thinking that there would be no opportunity to ever play up here in The Harbour. Meetings: Thursdays nights 7:30pm at the School of Music.
Schools & Reading Centre
5012 Gonzales Road, Madeira Park
PO Box 232, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Cheyenne Howitt & Patti Soos, 604-883-2826
phcs@dccnet.com
Sustaining a vibrant healthy community by offering a variety of learning and skills development opportunities and direct support services, in response to the expressed needs of the community. After-school programs, drop in sports nights, community recreation, Student & Family support, Youth programs and regional programs such as Roots of Empathy. Harbour Learning Centre is open Tue/Wed/Fri, 9am to 4pm, September to June (closed holiday’s and school closures). Volunteer opportunities for community members wanting to share their knowledge and passion. New Board members also welcome.
5012 Gonzales Road, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Tara Doyle, Secretary, tdoyle@sd46.bc.ca
Sandy Magnussen, Principal, sanmagnussen@sd46.bc.ca
604-883-2373
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Parent Advisory Council:
Rachael Eastman, 604-989-8587 raq89@hotmail.com
13639 Sunshine Coast Highway
Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1
Anna Adam, Administrative Assistant, aadam@sd46.bc.ca
Chris Lekakis, Principal, clekakis@sd46.bc.ca
604-883-2727
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Parent Advisory Council:
Anne Pino, 604-989-5988 annepino@msn.com
12952 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park
PO Box 278, Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
604-883-2983
phrclibrary@gmail.com
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Pender Harbour Reading Society as a non-profit society providing a limited library service to residents of Pender Harbour, Egmont, and Secret Cove. Pender Harbour Reading Centre is run entirely by volunteers, who purchase books, accept donations of books, catalogue and bind those books, and provide service to the public several days a week. PHRC’s collection contains fiction, non-fiction, and a complete set of Harbour Publishing’s books. The mission of the Pender Harbour Reading Centre Society is to nurture, promote, and enhance library services for local and adjacent community residents by: satisfying the recreational reading needs of our members; promoting literacy and serving as a link to additional library resources throughout the province. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Volunteer Opportunities
Pat Thibodeau, 604-740-6822
6801 Bathgate Road, Egmont
mail: General Delivery, Egmont BC, V0N 1N0
Inside the Egmont Community Hall, a small library of books, VHS videos, DVDs, CDs and Jigsaw puzzles. Open Monday to Friday, 2:00-4:00pm.
Samantha Haines,
Area A: Egmont, Pender Harbour & Halfmoon Bay
Email: shaines@sd46.bc.ca
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Fire, Policing, Ambulance & Government
5592 Egmont Road, Egmont BC, V0N 1N0
604-883-2555
Kal Helyar – Fire Chief: 604-740-1400, kal.helyar@gmail.com
Sunshine Coast RCMP Detachment
12905 Madeira Park Road, Pender Harbour, BC, V0N 2H0
Pender Harbour Community Office: 604-885-2066
Sunshine Coast RCMP Detatchment: 604-885-2266
pendercps@gmail.com
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A limited service Sunshine Coast RCMP Community Police Office (CPO) that provides assistance with Criminal Records Checks, Special Occasion permits, lost and found, general enquiries and reports to police. The CPO plays an important role in building the partnership between the police and the communities they serve. The Pender Harbour Community Police Office is staffed 100% by volunteers. Limited hours of operation: Summer & winter schedules apply. Volunteer Opportunities.
PO Box 304, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0 604-883-9011
Jim Cameron – District Fire Chief
phfire@dccnet.com
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To provide fire protection and safety information for Pender Harbour and surrounding area. Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am to 2pm. Volunteer Opportunities.
BC Ambulance Service Station 265
4991 Gonzales Rd., Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
604-883-2841
Christie Bliss, Community Paramedic: phone: 604-741-2780
CP.MadeiraPark@bcehs.ca
Leonard Lee, Area A Representative
1975 Field Road, Sechelt BC, V0N3A1
phone: 604-212-0406
leonard.lee@scrd.ca
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Heritage & Nature
6671 Egmont Road, Egmont BC, V0N 1N0
604-883-9994
egmontheritage@outlook.com
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Created and maintained by the Skookumchuck Heritage Society, this museum showcases the history of Egmont, the Skookumchuck Trail and surrounding area. The Centre was built and fitted to tell the story of Native and early pioneers of the area, with an emphasis on logging and fishing. There are special collections of Vivian and Easthope engines, antique bottles, Depression glass and more plus a gift shop featuring books, arts and crafts and snacks. We also provide restrooms, Wi-Fi, outdoor displays and a spacious parking/picnic area. Hours of Operation: Summer: 10 am to 5 pm everyday (beginning May long weekend); Winter: 11 am to 4 pm weekends (beginning Thanksgiving weekend); Centre is closed for months of January & February. Volunteer Opportunities
15220 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park
PO Box 8, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Michael Jackson, 604-883-9006 or 604-790-4342
info@lagoonsociety.com
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The Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre serves as the base for many exciting community and school programs. These include an innovative Nature School Program for elementary and secondary school students, along with interpretive programs, workshops, lectures and slideshows and tours for the general community, and adult education courses for university and college students, professionals, hobbyists, and amateur naturalists. A wetland restoration project is helping to create valuable habitat for wildlife and is giving community members a hands-on opportunity to work to improve the environment. Hours of Operation: July & August: Wednesday to Sunday – 10am-4pm; September to June: Saturday and Sunday – 10am-4pm. Volunteer Opportunities
5466 Jervis Inlet Road, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H4
Carole Lotenberg 604-883-0587
info@penderharbourwildlife.com
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Founded in 1979 with the goal of promoting wildlife stewardship in Pender Harbour and surrounding areas. The society initiates and encourages ideas and projects that benefit and protect the local fauna and flora. The Society also strives to bring together residents of the area who value wildlife and who like to enhance its well-being. The membership is composed of nearly 60 people from retirees to children, local residents, guests and seasonal vacationers. Members’ interests in wildlife are wide ranging from back yard naturalists to experienced experts. Activities include photography, sailing, fishing, gardening, bird watching, hiking, biking, and many are skilled artists, writers, biologists, teachers, and conservationists. The society’s mission is to assume the role of steward for wildlife, both in the Pender Harbour area and, in a supportive manner, over a larger area which includes Canada’s Caren Range. Volunteer Opportunities
c/o 4334 Irvines Landing Road, Garden Bay, BC V0N 1S1
Ian MacKay, President 604-883-2307 or Cathy 604-883-0280
info@penderharbourheritage.ca
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We are a registered non-profit charitable society. Our goal is to preserve and promote Pender Harbour’s unique heritage and to keep history alive through community projects and events. Groups within the Society are Maritime Heritage/April Tools, Sarah Wray Hall and Archive Legacy Committee. As a partner member of the SC Museum and Archives Society, we work with other heritage groups to preserve and share Sunshine Coast history. We welcome others to join us. We provide historical education through displays, courses, lectures and other events. Volunteer Opportunities
PO Box 8, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Michael Jackson, 604-883-9006
michael@bluewaters.ca
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Formerly Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Society, we are a non-profit society and registered charity incorporated in April 2002. Our purpose is to preserve and enhance the natural habitat and wildlife of the Ruby Lake Lagoon, a 14 hectare reserve featuring a freshwater lagoon and forested acreage on the Sunshine Coast; to facilitate local environmental education; and to assist in monitoring the ecological health of the region. We built and operate the Iris Griffith Interpretive Centre, provide diverse public education programs and events, and conduct a variety of environmental stewardship activities on the Sunshine Coast. We are also in the process of creating the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS) https://www.openpods.com/
Volunteer Opportunities
6671 Egmont Road, Egmont
SHS, General Delivery, Egmont BC, V0N 1N0
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The Skookumchuck Heritage Society was formed in 1994 and is a charitable society registered in British Columbia. It maintains the Egmont Heritage Centre for the purpose of storing, preserving, cataloging and displaying items connected with natural and human history. The society strives to promote education and research on this history. Membership is open to anyone who supports the principals of the society. Volunteer Opportunities
Health Services
604-434-3933
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12-step support group for men and women who want to stop drinking or are recovering from alcoholism. Call or visit website for information about AA or for information on meeting times in other Sunshine Coast locations. Meetings: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm at the Pender Harbour Health Centre
Haida Bolton, 604-212-2232 haida.bolton@penderharbourhealth.com
A program that helps seniors with simple day-to-day, non-medical tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. The Government of BC funds the program, United Way of the Lower Mainland manages it and the Pender Harbour Health Centre Society provides the services from Halfmoon Bay to Egmont. Provides friendly visiting, transportation, light housekeeping and grocery shopping. Volunteers are key.
Leave a message, all calls will be returned and appointments can be made.
Pender Harbour Community Church
12891 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park
Joka Wright, 604-883-9773 penderharbourfoodbank@gmail.com or dieselditto1@gmail.com
Open for pickups every second Monday from 12noon-12:30pm. Both food and cash donations can be made through the Community Church, Marketplace IGA and Oaktree Market. Contact the Church for more information.
5066 Francis Peninsula Road, Madeira Park BC
PO Box 308, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
604-883-2764 – call for hours of operation
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Our mission is to provide quality health care and respond to health related needs in a respectful and caring environment. A leader in community health care.
Susann Richter, Administrator, phhc.coo@eastlink.ca
Nursing Services: 604-883-2764
Physicians: 604-883-2344
Dentist and Orthodontist: 604-883-2997
Physiotherapy: 604-740-6728
Chiropractor: Dr. Alderson: 604-883-2764; Dr. Dickson: 604-980-4538
Public Health Nurse: 604-883-2763
Mental Health Services: 604-885-6101
Children & Family Development: 604-886-5515 or 604-740-8900
Foot Care Nursing: 604-740-2890
Better at Home: 604-212-2232
PO Box 92, Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
Karen Wells, 604-883-3632 kjwells1966@gmail.com
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Clients have a choice of three different entrees prepared fresh each Monday. Each meal comes with a one cup serving of soup and another of salad. Clients have the opportunity to order up to 6 meals each week. Meals are served in corning ware dishes with a snap off lid, suitable for reheating in the microwave or oven. All recipes used are low fat, low salt and low sugar so are suitable for most diets. Desserts are not offered. Meals are delivered around 1 pm on Mondays and cost $10/meal (subsidies available). No regular meal service over the summer months. Call Linda or Anky for summer emergency services. This program is operated entirely by volunteers and funding from donations and grants. Volunteers are screened (PRC) and trained (Foodsafe) and each has brought a special expertise which has contributed to the success of the program.
PO Box 92, Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
Linda Curtiss, 604-883-2819 or
Anky Drost, 604-883-0033
lcurtiss@eastlink.ca
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Clients have a choice of three different entrees prepared fresh each Monday. Each meal comes with a one cup serving of soup and another of salad. Clients have the opportunity to order up to 6 meals each week. Meals are served in corning ware dishes with a snap off lid, suitable for reheating in the microwave or oven. All recipes used are low fat, low salt and low sugar so are suitable for most diets. Desserts are not offered. Meals are delivered around 1 pm on Mondays and cost $10/meal (subsidies available). No regular meal service over the summer months. Call Linda or Anky for summer emergency services. This program is operated entirely by volunteers and funding from donations and grants. Volunteers are screened (PRC) and trained (Foodsafe) and each has brought a special expertise which has contributed to the success of the program.
Pender Harbour: Darcie Murray, 604-885-8261 darcie.phcs@dccnet.com
Sunshine Coast: Jen Davey, 604-885-5881
Facebook: Sunshine Coast Youth Outreach
SC Youth Outreach seeks to increase youth safety by connecting and referring youth to local resources, focusing on risk reduction and providing the community with a broader understanding of youth issues and needs. Service is free and confidential and is administered by SC Community Services and lead by a steering committee consisting of SCCSS and the coordinators of Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt and Pender Harbour Community Schools. The program operates as a Coast-wide initiative.
Sarah Jean, 604-741-5246
womensoutreach@dccnet.com
Free confidential service aims to increase the safety and well-being of all women and their children who are at risk, including women of colour, First Nations women, lesbians, and women of differing ages and abilities. The support worker can offer information and accompaniment to family court proceedings, advocacy and support with the Ministry of Children and Families and other agencies. You can expect that the worker will offer her support without judgment, focusing on what is helpful to you and your children.
PO Box 92, Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
Linda Curtiss, 604-883-2819 or
lcurtiss@eastlink.ca
http://phseniors.weebly.com/healthy-meals.html
Clients have a choice of three different entrees prepared fresh each Monday. Each meal comes with a one cup serving of soup and another of salad. Clients have the opportunity to order up to 6 meals each week. Meals are served in corning ware dishes with a snap off lid, suitable for reheating in the microwave or oven. All recipes used are low fat, low salt and low sugar so are suitable for most diets. Desserts are not offered. Meals are delivered around 1 pm on Mondays and cost $10/meal (subsidies available). No regular meal service over the summer months. Call Linda or Anky for summer emergency services. This program is operated entirely by volunteers and funding from donations and grants. Volunteers are screened (PRC) and trained (Foodsafe) and each has brought a special expertise which has contributed to the success of the program.
Marine & Sailing
Terry Pollock, 604-883-2977
tpollock@dccnet.com
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Provides marine rescue services and training for volunteer members.
David Twentyman, 604-883-1199
info@gardenbaysailingclub.com
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A club for people who love to sail. Membership fee $15 per year. Races every Saturday year round. Race Cruise four times a year to different local destinations (open to members and non-members). Held annually in June, the Malaspina Regatta celebrated its 25th year in 2014. Must pre-register for this event. Volunteer Opportunities: Yes!
Box 118, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Robin Miller, 604-883-2234
penderauthority@telus.net
Wharf, floats, boat launch, hydro, lights, garbage, unloading, toilets, water, plane float, moorage, pay phone, showers, security, parking, pump out, derrick, recycling bins. Meetings held Wednesdays, 8:00pm at the Pender Harbour Health Centre. Hours of Operation: Winter 9am-3pm; Summer 8am-6pm, varies by season. Volunteer Opportunities – as members of the Board of Directors
Diana, 604-989-5359
dltorrens@telus.net
station61@rcmsar.com
https://www.rcmsar61.ca/
Toll free: 800-567-5111
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue is a volunteer based organization that operates marine rescue stations in BC. Station 61 serves Pender Harbour and the surrounding area. Our volunteer crew is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to respond to a wide variety of marine emergencies. Check our website for local webcams, weather and other marine resources, volunteer opportunities, or help us out with a donation. For help: Cell Phone: #727 or *16 VHF: Channel 16
Carolyn Ferrand, 604-883-9747 cfarrand@shaw.ca
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This organization provides safe boating courses such as the Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC), VHF Marine Radio, RADAR for Pleasure Craft and many more boating safety courses. The Pender Harbour Squadron is a unit of the Pacific Mainland District of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. We are located on the Sunshine Coast and are at the gateway to some for the best cruising in the Pacific. Volunteer Opportunities
Non-Profit Enterprises
12975 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park
PO Box 308, Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
Ileana, 604-741-1284 atthelake604@gmail.com
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Our primary goal is to provide to the community the finest and friendliest Thrift Store we can operate, using volunteers, for the purpose of receiving and recycling donated merchandise. The purpose of this volunteer work is to raise money to support The Pender Harbour & District Health Centre. We also support the Harbourside Friendship Group. We provide two $2000 bursaries annually and one $1000 Linda Curtiss Award. Hours: Sep to May: Wed 10:30am-1pm, Thu 10:30am-12:30pm, Fri 10:30am-1pm, Sat 10:30am-3:30pm; June, July & August: Wed to Sat 10:30am-3:30pm. Volunteers always welcome.
12902 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park
mail: PO Box 8, Unit 3, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Dale Jackson, 604-883-9006
info@earthfair.ca
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We were graciously offered this satellite store and Loon Foundation outreach location by the good folks at Bluewaters Books. You can still find the same amazing selection of books, but you’ll also discover a range of eco-products available … from LED lights to wind-up radios and much more! Come and find “gifts for a healthy planet!” Hours of Operation: WEdnesday to Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm, hours subject to change, please call. Volunteer Opportunities
Highway 101 and Menacher Road
Anna Venalainen, 604-883-1165
grips@eastlink.ca
A non-profit organization providing recycling for Pender Harbour. Deposit beverage containers, milk containers, beer 5 cents each or $1 per dozen on case, cardboard, newsprint, magazines, books, catalogues, glass jars & bottles, aluminum & tin cans, household paint, milk containers, cardboard, empty oil containers.
Bottle Depot hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8:30am-3:30pm; Sun 10am-2pm;
Recycling Depot hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 8:30am-4pm; Sun 10am-2pm
Closed Wednesdays
c/o 13257 Deller Road, Garden Bay BC, V0N1S1
Bob Bailey, 604-883-2086
penderharbour@yahoo.ca or bobhelenbailey@gmail.com
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This organization provides safe boating courses such as the Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC), VHF Marine Radio, RADAR for Pleasure Craft and many more boating safety courses. The Pender Harbour Squadron is a unit of the Pacific Mainland District of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. We are located on the Sunshine Coast and are at the gateway to some for the best cruising in the Pacific. Volunteer Opportunities
Recreation, Social Groups & Community Clubs
c/o PO Box 308, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Marlene Cymbalist, 604-883-9900
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Social networking for seniors and an opportunity for light exercise on Wednesdays at the Community Hall in Madeira Park from 1pm-3pm. An activity of the Pender Harbour Seniors Initiative. Volunteer opportunities available.
Joe McCann, 604-883-9902
josephmccann@dccnet.com
A casual meeting where community members get together and play Crib. All welcome, you do not need to be a member of the Legion. Meets every Wednesday 3pm-5pm at the Pender Harbour Legion – 12829 Lilies Lake Road, Madeira Park $5 drop in fee. Prizes every week!
6801 Bathgate Road, Egmont
mail: General Delivery, Egmont BC, V0N 1N0
Russ Silvey, 604-883-2323
egmontcommunityclub@outlook.com
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Our club is responsible for the construction and maintenance of a Community Hall. We promote and develop varied educational, athletic, dramatic, social, civic and neighbourhood programs, open to all, for the purpose of developing community neighbourliness and good citizenship. Hall now houses a Gym with an elliptical trainer, a treadmill and a recumbent bike as well as Fitness and Zumba classes. Drop in for the Gym is $2 per use or $5 per week. Hours of Operation: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00pm to 3:00pm (Thrift Store). Volunteer opportunities for Egmont Day, Klein Lake Activities (spring clean-up, etc.)
Annalisa Adam (Tetrahedron District Commissioner)
1-800-565-8111 will forward you to a local contact person
sunshinecoastgirlguides@gmail.com
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Girl Guides of Canada; the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibility to her communities. Girl Guides of Canada enables girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous, and to make a difference in the world. Volunteer opportunities available.
Dilys Williams, 604-989-0851
dilysanne@hotmail.com
Volunteer community columnist for the Coast Reporter weekly column for PH & Egmont community organizations events and activities. Deadline is Monday at 5pm for that weekends newspaper edition. It’s also a good place to post volunteer opportunities.
Marlene Cymbalist, 604-883-9900 marlenecymbalist@gmail.com
Bringing together seniors (55+) for social gatherings and light activities. From September to June, group meets every Thursday morning at 10:30 for activities and hot lunch at the Pender Harbour Community Hall. Volunteer opportunities available – help with meet and greet, serving coffee and tea, helping with the lunch and clean up.
Lori Rymes, 604-740-1151
lorirymes@gmail.com
A loose coalition of interested stitchers: crochet, knit, embroidery, basket weaving, tatting, lace etc. A casual, social gathering of stitchers! All are welcome, anyone can join. Meet at a member’s house on the last Thursday of each month at 10am.
Rick Craig, President 604-612-7585
northlakeresidents@gmail.com
A common voice for the residents of North Lake in Egmont and a way to stay on top of perennial issues such as; fire prevention, road maintenance, lake water levels and logging.
Sage Robson, 604-883-9205
sagerobson99@gmail.com
A small committee who meet yearly to review and recommend all community-based bursary applications. The group attends and presents the bursaries to the graduates at the Pender Harbour Secondary School Graduation Ceremony.
13639 Sunshine Coast Highway, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1
Gwen Walwynn, 604-885-6866
phaquatic@scrd.ca
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The facility has been providing quality recreation experiences to the community for over 33 years. The facility provides access to aquatic fitness classes, public, length and open swim sessions, dry land fitness classes, and fitness equipment workouts. A lap pool (20 metres), hot tub, sauna, fitness studio and a weight room. Some low-cost events available. Hours of Operation: Seasonal – please call or visit the website.
13639 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1
Gil, 604-883-0704
seadray@telus.net
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We promote physical fitness and health in our community by providing opportunities that support healthy lifestyle and wellbeing choices. We ensure that all members of the community benefit from our facilities regardless of age or financial status. We oversee and conduct the necessary business to ensure the continued operations and maintenance of the Aquatic and Fitness Center and all related activities and raise funds that help in supporting special events, programs and a yearly bursary to a graduating student from Pender Harbour Secondary. Meetings: Usually the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:15pm at the Pender Harbour Aquatic Centre. Volunteer Opportunities
Eric Antilla, 604-883-2633
A fun, casual social evening where people can come and play bridge with other community members. Games are played Thursday nights from 7pm to approximately 10pm at the Lily Lake Activity Centre. If possible, please phone to confirm attendance, otherwise drop in!
PO Box 142 Madeira Park BC, V0N2H0
Marlene Cymbalist, 604-883-9900
phcommunityclub@gmail.com or marlenecymbalist@gmail.com
The Community Club are the caretakers of the Pender Harbour Community Hall and are in charge of organizing hall rentals. Their mission is to provide community events for all ages. Some highlights of Community Hall events are May Day, New Year’s Eve Dance and Artisan Markets. They also organize Thursday night Bingo at the hall. The Community Club also runs a Youth Movie Night on the last two Fridays of each month. Volunteer opportunities available.
5012 Gonzales Road, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
at the Elementary School in Madeira Park
Cheyenne Howitt & Patti Soos, 604-883-2826
pendercommunity@gmail.com
www.pendercommunity.ca
In addition to providing services and programs in our local schools, the Community School also provides the SCRD Community Recreation programs for Area A. Educational, recreational, and social opportunities, certification courses and special presentations as well as drop-in sports nights and other community events for youth and adults. Hours of Operation: September to June: Tue, Wed and Fri 9am-4pm
Naomi Lazar, 604-883-9798
phgardenclub@gmail.com
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Our mission is to promote all forms of gardening through educational sessions and practical experience in a socially supportive atmosphere. Meeting times: Second Monday of most months, 10am-12pm at the Pender Harbour School of Music. Membership fee $15/year. Drop-in at meetings is by donation.
13823 Sunshine Coast Highway, Pender Harbour
Box 154, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Pro Shop/Office: 604-883-9541
Restaurant: 604-883-9542
penderharbourgolf@gmail.com
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A public 9-hole course with a clubhouse restaurant, large outdoor deck, pro-shop, and a covered driving range. Restaurant is seasonal, call or check website for hours.
Maureen Wright, 604-989-1683
mwrightph@gmail.com
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Now in its fifth year, the hiking club boasts nearly 100 members – both full timers and seasonal residents. Hikes are scheduled two months in advance and take place on trails from Egmont to Roberts Creek and all points in between – with the occasional full day hike out of the area for those interested in participating. Hikes start at 8:30am and generally last from 1.5 to 2 hours every Monday and Wednesday. A good level of fitness is required as some of the routes have uneven terrain and some elevation gains. No commitment is required: get on the e-mail list to get a copy of the current hiking schedule and notices about cancelled hikes, changes in routes, etc. or check out the website and then just show up at the designated meeting spot on the morning of the hike. This is a great way to get to know the trails and to meet like-minded, energetic neighbours at the same time.
Jean, 604-883-0660
penderpaddlers@gmail.com
A non-profit society which promotes paddling as a physically active way to foster spirit within the community through the organization of festivals and events, recruitment and training of new members and the building of team spirit. Open to men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Sunday open Dragon boat paddle session, meet 1:15pm at Garden Bay Pub.
Willa Schroeder, 604-883-2573, wschroeder21@gmail.com
or Lee Ewing, 604-883-2620
A social gathering to sew together, exchange ideas and information. Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Lily Lake Activity Centre.
Karen Strong, 604-883-0604
karendstrong@eastlink.ca
A social gathering of women in the community for fun and activities. The purpose of our community-based group is to provide an atmosphere of friendship, fun, and sharing of mutual interests. We will be non-political and non-denominational. Every gathering will be different—from arts and crafts, to mind/body connection, from finances to travel. The regular gatherings will focus on mature women from all walks of life. Meeting are 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month (except July and August) 10am – 12noon at the Pender Harbour School of Music. All are welcome, $2 drop in fee. Volunteer opportunities available.
c/o 4202 Packalen Boulevard, Garden Bay BC,V0N 1S1
Judy McKimmon 604-741-7732 or Lori Rymes 604-740-1151
judymckimmon@hotmail.com
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Non-profit society providing support for weight loss and wellness education. To support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Meet Fridays at 10:15am at the Pender Harbour Health Centre.
Seniors Organizations & Supports
5638 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt – Sunshine Coast Community Services Office
604-885-5881 ext 249
betterathome@sccss.ca
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A program that helps seniors with simple day-to-day, non-medical tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. The Government of BC funds the program, United Way of the Lower Mainland manages it, and Sunshine Coast Community Services provide the services. Provides friendly visiting, transportation, light yard work, light housekeeping, minor home repairs and grocery shopping. Volunteers are key.
PO Box 264, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Les Falk, lesfalko@gmail.com
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To help seniors find suitable living arrangements in our community. To establish or acquire by purchase, gift, transfer, cooperative venture, lease or otherwise and to maintain and operate on a non-profit basis facilities for providing specialized residential housing for seniors and to carry on any activities related to the provision of specialized residential housing for seniors which in the opinion of the Board of directors are necessary or incidental to this purpose. Regular monthly meetings – 2nd Monday at 4:00pm at Lily Lake Activity Centre. Volunteer opportunities – Periodic need for Board Members, members of working committees.
c/o PO Box 308, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Marlene Cymbalist, Facilitator marlenecymbalist@gmail.com
Sharon Halford (Chair) 604-883-3662, sfhalfor@telus.net
Pender Harbour Health Centre, 604-883-2764, phhc@dccnet.com
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To improve the quality of life of seniors from Middlepoint to Egmont by creating easily accessible programs and resources and building better connections within the community. Creating a community in which seniors support each other and feel supported by others, have easy access to transportation, and can participate in a variety of ongoing programs and services which allow them to live in their own homes or other accommodations of their choice without feeling isolated. Organizes carpet bowling, walking groups and more for seniors. Volunteer opportunities available.
Service Organizations
Maureen Juffs, 604-883-9463
c/o 4575 Esquire Dr, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H1
Rob Stiglitz (President) or
Cindy Schroeder (Secretary) 604-883-0432
cindy1002win@yahoo.ca
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Our 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members make us the world’s largest service club organization. Our members do whatever is needed to help their local communities. Everywhere we work, we make friends. With children who need eyeglasses, with seniors who don’t have enough to eat and with people we may never meet. Our mission is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding.
Deb, 604-885-1980 djbodyssey@gmail.com
PO Box 15, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Peter Robson, 604-883-9205
board@phara.ca
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The Council exists to support the vitality of Pender Harbour and Egmont (or Area A) as excellent places to live, work and play for residents and visitors. The Council provides a structure that allows residents to identify issues of broad community concern and have them effectively addressed. We provide a public forum where concerned citizens can express themselves and be confident their concern will be recorded, researched, prioritized and addressed as directed by the community as a whole and in line with our communities’ common goals. We believe our community’s goals should be set from within our community and can be achieved by volunteer effort, careful planning, cooperation amongst not-for-profit organizations, and prioritization of available government, public and private funding sources. Volunteer opportunities available: such as trails and pathways, transportation, communications and marketing as well as at the Board of Director’s level.
PO Box 265, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Annelise 604-883-2561 or Toll Free: 1-877-873-6337
info@penderharbour.ca
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The voice of our local businesses since 1949 and proud to be continuing in that role today. We are an organization of diverse small businesses who realize we must partner together to help our community prosper. We encourage all businesses and interested community members to join the Chamber to showcase products and services, to network, to build contacts and to help influence and shape our future. Let us work together for a better tomorrow for both our businesses and our communities. The Chamber operates two Visitor Info Booths. Directors Meeting the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Legion in Madeira Park. Volunteer Opportunities
PO Box 442, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Linda Curtiss, 604-883-2819
lcurtiss@eastlink.ca
We encourage and assist in the enhancement, preservation, improvement and conservation of the waterfront and associated lands, facilities and services in the Pender Harbour area. We solicit, collect, acquire, hold, invest money in property received in gift, quest, contributions or otherwise and use such funds and property and any gains in the furtherments of its purposes. Volunteer opportunities available: periodic need for Board Members.
Bill Charlton, 604-740-6144
caniksvoyage@yahoo.com
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Rotary Clubs bring dedicated individuals together to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action. Rotary International supports Rotary Clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives. The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in communities around the world. As a non-profit, all of the Foundation’s funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world. Together, Rotary clubs, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation work to make lasting improvements in our communities and around the world. Meetings: Fridays at noon at the Legion in Madeira Park. Volunteer opportunities available.
PO Box 917, Sechelt BC, V0N 3A0
Patti Gaudet, 604-883-9290 ~ pattigaudet46@gmail.com or
Maureen Lee, 604-883-2563 ~ lilylake@telus.com
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We raise money for health care on the coast, and we do so much more. The original Hospital of the Sunshine Coast was located in Pender Harbour. The Pender Harbour Branch is 77 years old! Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month except July and August. Meet at Lily Lake Activity Centre. Insurance is $10/year per person. Volunteer opportunities available – new members always welcome, men included
12829 Lilies Lake Road, Madeira Park BC
Box 148, Madeira Park BC, V0N 2H0
Ted Taylor, 604-883-0677 tether@telus.net
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The Royal Canadian Legion/BC Yukon Command is a non-profit organization consisting of 150 Branches, 90 Ladies’ Auxiliaries and nearly 60,000 members. We are one of the foremost and most respected community service organizations in Canada, serving veterans, ex-service personnel, seniors, youth and many aspects of community life. Our mission is to serve veterans (including those currently serving in the military and RCMP members) and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country. Open Wednesday – Saturday: 11am-8pm; Sundays: 11:00am -4:00pm. Kitchen Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays food is served. Call for hours and other availability. Volunteer opportunities available.