Here is what takes place around the Powell River area on a regular basis:
Aikido
Powell River Aikikai, self defence, the art of peace, instruction takes place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For information, call 604.483.4695 or email priveraikikai@gmail.com. Sessions are provided by a Canadian Aikido Federation accredited instructor.
Air Cadets
22 Red Knight Powell River Air Cadets meet between 6:30 to 9:30 pm Thursdays at Timberlane Barracks.
Chamber of Commerce
Powell River Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly luncheons with guest speakers. Everyone welcome. For information, or to receive monthly email invites to chamber events, call the chamber office at 604.485.4051, email office@powellriverchamber.com or visit powellriverchamber.com.
Choirs
Powell River Chorus holds rehearsals at 7:30 pm every Wednesday in James Hall at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. For information, call Janice Gunn at 604.485.3825.
Spirit of Community Choir gets together from 7 to 8:15 pm on Thursdays at Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in.
One Voices Choir meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 pm at Trinity Hall, United Church. Contact Julia at singitpowellriver@gmail.com or 604.483.1451. New singers ages 0 to 110 always welcome.
Cinch Games
Cinch card games are played weekly at 7 pm on Mondays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, 6811 Alexander Street. Newcomers are welcome to attend.
Community Coalition
Powell River Community Coalition meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in room 152 at Vancouver Island University.
Community Foundation
Powell River Community Foundation provides a guest speaker to appear at community organization meetings. To arrange for a speaker leave a message at 604.483.8678, or email prcf@firstcu.ca. A volunteer will call back to discuss a date and answer questions about the foundation and its local contribution.
Community Health
Powell River Community Health holds a youth clinic from 3:30 to 5:30 pm every Tuesday at Powell River General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. This clinic offers free and confidential health services to youth. For information, call 604.485.3310.
Concert Band
Powell River Community Concert Band, directed by Roy Carson, meets 7:30 to 9 pm Thursdays in the Brooks Secondary School band room, 5400 Marine Avenue. Students and adults with basic musical experience on brass, reed or percussion instruments are needed and welcome. For information, call Derk at 604.483.2238.
Crib
Wednesday evening cribbage takes place at 7 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164, upper level. For information, call 604.483.1642.
Lang Bay crib night. Play starts at 7 pm sharp Thursday evenings at Lang Bay Hall. Everyone welcome.
Duplicate Bridge
Powell River Duplicate Bridge Club plays at the Alano Club, 5903 Arbutus Avenue, Mondays at 9:30 am, partners guaranteed; Tuesdays at 6:45 pm, bring partner or have one arranged; Thursdays at 1:30 pm, partners guaranteed. Lessons available. For information, contact Vivian at tvthickett@gmail.com or 604.485.4430.
Garden Club
Powell River Garden Club meets at 7 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to June and September to November at Cranberry Seniors Centre. Everyone welcome. Come for an enjoyable evening with interesting garden information, tea/coffee and goodies.
Girl Guides
Girl Guides of Canada meet Wednesdays at Henderson Elementary School. Sparks, ages five and six, meet from 4 to 5 pm. Brownies, ages seven and eight, meet from 5 to 6:30 pm. Girls nine through 15 meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. For information, call 604.483.3234.
Girl Guides of Canada, Kelly Creek, meet every Wednesday at Kelly Creek Community Church, 2380 Zilinsky Road. Sparks and Brownies meet from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Guides meet from 5:30 to 7 pm. For information, call Ashley at 604.578.8442.
Knitted Knockers
Knitted Knockers are available on Tuesdays from 11 am to 12 pm at the Powell River Hospital Foundation office, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For information, call Shirley Koleszar at 604.485.5540.
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club of Powell River meets at 7 pm on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For location and information, call 604.578.8465.
Mood Disorders Association
Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia (MDA) meets weekly from 7 to 8:30 pm on Wednesdays at Powell River Public Library, meeting room B. A confidential drop-in group; anyone looking for support is welcome. For information, call or text 604.223.0076.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous holds meetings at 7 pm every Friday in room 3018, Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.
Pain Support
People in Pain holds People in Pain Support Group meeting from 2 to 4 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at Powell River General Hospital in the meeting room downstairs next to the cafeteria. Admission is free. For information, call Heather at 778.227.8047 or email heather@pipain.com.
Powell River 4-H Club
Powell River 4-H Community Club is currently the only local 4-H club. It offers sewing, quilting, knitting/crochet, hand embroidery and gardening. This non-animal club meets on Wednesdays from September to June. Ages are nine to 19. For information, contact Maureen at 604.485.4534 or Helena at 604.485.5200.
Lawn Bowling
Every Wednesday Powell River Lawn Bowling Clubwelcomes new members and others wanting to learn the basics of lawn bowling to join them at the clubhouse on Marine Avenue and Chestnut Street in the Townsite.
Powell River Public Library
Powell River Public Library hosts Thursday preschool storytime 10:30 to 11 am in the Anne Woznow Children’s Reading Room.
Powell River Public Library hosts lively and animated discussions at the evening book club from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the library. Membership is open to all. For information, call 604.485.4796.
Radio Club
Powell River Amateur Radio Club and Powell River Amateur Repeater Society meet at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Westview Flying Club. Emergency Radio Communication Unit meets at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. New members are welcome. For information, email theluulu@gmail.com.
Powell River Amateur Radio Club provides support to obtain a HAM radio operator licence. Morse code is not needed to obtain a licence and there is an accredited examiner in Powell River. For information, call 604.223.4345 or email russell.storry@gmail.com.
Reach to Recovery
Reach to Recovery provides hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. Service provides information and offers one-on-one counselling with trained counsellors for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. For information, call Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Leslie at 604.483.9120.
Rotary Club of Powell River
Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise meets 7:15 to 8:15 am Tuesdays at Town Centre Hotel. Be a guest and listen to interesting speakers on a variety of topics. For information, contact Kim at 604.485.4051.
Rotary Club of Powell River meets at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays at Julie’s Airport Café. To make a difference in the community, join the club.
Salvation Army
Everyone is welcome to attend a worship service at 10:30 am Sundays at 4500 Joyce Avenue. Voices will be accompanied by piano or organ. For information, call 604.485.6067.
Salvation Army community lunch takes place every Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1 pm from September to May. For more information, call 604.485.6067.
StrongStart
StrongStart early learning programs are available for children birth to pre-kindergarten at Kelly Creek Community School, Edgehill, Henderson and Westview elementary schools, and on the ORCA Bus. These are free drop-in sessions with snacks provided. Each child’s birth certificate is required for registration. For information, call Rita at 604.485.6271, ext 2244.
Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish country dancing is held from 6:45 to 9 pm every Monday in Westview Elementary School gym. This form of dancing is usually done with sets of six or eight people. For information, call 604.485.6801.
Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49
Bridge is played on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm and Fridays from 1 to 4 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre. Other activities taking place at the centre include carpet bowling, crib, strength and balance exercises and Tai Chi. For information, call 604.414.9456 or visit powellriverseniors.ca.
Sexual Awareness for Everyone
SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Clinic offers free and confidential health services at Powell River Community Health, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For information, or to book an appointment, call community health at 604.485.3310.
Sexual health clinic
Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic opens from 5 to 7 pm every Thursday at Powell River General Hospital, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Access low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more.
Soup Kitchen
St. Joseph's Hall hosts a soup kitchen from 12 to 1 pm every Friday. The hall is adjacent to Assumption Church on Glacier Street.
Sunshine Coast Cloggers
Sunshine Coast Cloggers meet at 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings at Powell River Christian School.
Stroke Recovery
Powell River Stroke Recovery meets from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm on Tuesdays, September through June, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Powell River. Members are happy to visit with anyone who has had a stroke, when requested by the stroke survivor or support person. For information, call Sandy at 604.489.0024, or Diana at 604.483.6142.
Therapeutic Riding Association
Therapeutic Riding Association provides opportunities for volunteers to enjoy fresh air, exercise and guaranteed big smiles, 45 minutes per day or more, Monday to Thursday at Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds. No experience is necessary, training is provided and the hours are flexible. For information, call Annie at 604.485.0177.
Trail Riders Club
Powell River Trail Riders Club meets at 7:30 pm on the first Monday (except holidays) every month at the trail riders’ clubhouse.
12 Steps
Circle of CARE (confidential, accepting, respectful, encouraging) is held from 7 to 9 pm every Wednesday at Elders/Cultural Centre, 4940 Salish Drive. The only requirement to attend is the desire for healthy relationships. For information about this codependent anonymous group, call Robbi at 604.483.4474 or visit coda.org.
United Church
Powell River United Church holds Sunday services at 10:30 am every week at the church, 6932 Crofton Street.
Vintage Cars
Powell River Chapter of Vintage Car Club of Canada meets at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month at Westview Flying Club. Ownership not required, just interest. Occasionally, special functions are held at other locations. For information and location of the next meeting, call Doug at 604.413.2214.
Westview Baptist Church
Westview Baptist Church hosts a free community dinner monthly. For date, time and menu information, call Hans at 604.483.9114 or Rob at 604.485.4398.
