THURSDAY, NOV. 16
Scottish Country Dance: 1-2:30 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Macrame and Fibre Crafts: Yarn and Yammer session, tea and coffee provided, no cost, noon-1 p.m., Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
FRIDAY, NOV. 17-SATURDAY, DEC. 23
Live theatre: It’s A Wonderful Life – The Radio Play, this version is based on the beloved holiday movie with a clever twist thrown in: the story is staged as a live radio broadcast, go to www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca for ticket information, matinee and evening shows, Chemainus Theatre Festival.
FRIDAY, NOV. 17
Coffee & Muffin morning: 9:30-11 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Ladies Choir: 10:15 a.m.-noon, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Vancouver Island Interclub Figure Skating Competition: Close to 300 skaters competing in more than 40 events, noon-8 p.m., Fuller Lake Arena.
Meat draw: 4-7 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
Bingo: Doors open at 4 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
SATURDAY, NOV. 18
Vancouver Island Interclub Figure Skating Competition: Close to 300 skaters competing in more than 40 events, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fuller Lake Arena.
Pancake Breakfast: $6, 9-10:30 a.m, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Chemainus Rotary Club bottle drop: Refundables accepted to support charitable groups and organizations, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rotary bunker, Chemainus Road (across from Subway).
Art demo: Diana Durrand: fabric collage, 1-3 p.m., Rainforest Arts, 9781 Willow St., Chemainus.
Everything Christmas: Baking, preserves, ornaments, decor, new and gently used gift items, lights, 2:30-7:30 p.m.; clarinet duo concert, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (free) in the sanctuary, Chemainus United Church, 9814 Willow St., Chemainus.
Sip & Shop: Local business specials, libation vendors, wine/beer/spirits garden, night market, food, live music and giveaways, s’mores by Rotary and more, 3-7:30 p.m., downtown Chemainus.
Meat draw: 3-6 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
Live music: Lazy Mike and Queen Annie, the duo has been a huge part of the vibrant blues scene on Vancouver Island for more than a decade, call 250-324-7468 for reservations, 7 p.m., Riot Brewing Co., 101A-3055 Oak St., Chemainus.
Live music: The Unfaithful Servants, explosive instrumentals, compelling story-telling and high-powered vocals, tickets $20 at eventbrite.ca, reservations at 250-324-2245, 8 p.m., Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, the Cowichan Valley’s live music destination.
SUNDAY, NOV. 19
Vancouver Island Interclub Figure Skating Competition: Close to 300 skaters competing in more than 40 events, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fuller Lake Arena.
Sunday market: Local artists and home-based business owners, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1610 Joan Ave., Crofton (behind Cedrick’s Coffee).
Chemainus song circle: Players, singers and listeners welcome, 1-4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 191 Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
MONDAY, NOV. 20
Core Exercise: 10-10:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Sit & Be Fit Exercise: 10:45-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Bingo: doors open at 4:45 p.m., games begin at 6:40 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
TUESDAY, NOV. 21
Gentle Movement Exercise: 10-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Men’s Singalong: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Art For Social Change: Moving Paper Solutions, a unique series of activities blends art, storytelling and community engagement to inspire creativity, 12:30-2 p.m., Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Meat draw: 3-6 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22
Coffee & Muffin morning: 9:30-11 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Tai Chi: 10-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Yoga: One-hour class being shared courtesy of Jana and the Hummingbird Yoga Studio, bring a mat and water bottle and wear comfy clothes, donations to CNHA appreciated, 10 a.m. in Unit 4, Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Soup & Sandwich: $6, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with live entertainment by the Senior Centre’s men’s singalong group honouring Remembrance Day from noon to 12:30 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Games Cafe: Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association has a weekly, ongoing games cafe Wednesday afternoons from 12:30-2:30 p.m., tea, coffee and treats provided, bring a favourite game or try one that’s there, Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Duplicate bridge: 1-4 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre (upstairs hall), 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Chemainus Concert Band: Rehearsals every Wednesday, all instruments and skill levels welcome, contact Trina at 250-246-2794 for more information, 7-8:30 p.m., Chemainus Legion Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
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