As we enter the Year of the Ox, check out some of the traditions that go along with this holiday here – and, for a bunch of socially-distanced ideas to celebrate, check out the festival list on this website!
Happy Lunar New Year!
BC Family Day!
Family Day is coming up on Monday (Feb. 15) and, even though we are all adjusting to COVID-19 safety precautions, we are all feeling grateful for those closest to us at this time.
Here are some ideas for a fun (and socially distanced!) Family Day weekend:
CRANBROOK: The Cranbrook History Centre is offering a new YOUNG HISTORIANS program, helping record what the last year has been like in Cranbrook for future generations. If you don’t feel comfortable coming into the museum, you can participate online – check out more info here.
KELOWNA: The City of Kelowna is running a Family Day Active Photo Contest, encouraging families to participate in any kind of physical activity and tagging #KelownaFamilyDay to enter. Contest runs from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16, and photos can also be emailed to recreation@kelowna.ca to be eligible for prizes. Check out details here.
Stay safe and healthy, wear a mask, and have a Happy Family Day!
Giving Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! How’d you spend the weekend? Send us a picture!
Happy New Year!
As we ring in the New Year, all of us at Community Connections are wishing you the best for a 2019 filled with happiness and prosperity!
Happy Holidays!
From all of us, to all of you — wishing you a safe and happy holiday!
It’s the Winter Solstice!
Today (December 21st) is the Winter Solstice, which is officially the “shortest” day of the year!
While today marks the least amount of daylight we see for the year here in the Northern Hemisphere, it also means that the nighttime is the longest of the year. Close to the North Pole, there is darkness 24 hours a day! Here is a picture that shows how that works: https://goo.gl/images/1paZiy
The opposite of the Winter Solstice is the Summer Solstice, which will be on June 21st. When it is time for the Summer Solstice at the North Pole, there is daylight for 24 hours a day!
If you want to learn more about how the Winter and Summer Solstices work, you can check out this YouTube video:
COPCS Christmas Party!
Thanks to COPCS for sharing these great photos from their Christmas Party last weekend!
Cool Arts Winter Newsletter & Invitation to Holiday Party
Thanks to CoolArts for passing along their newsletter and a party invitation!
Hello Cool Arts friends, family, and supporters:Please find the Cool Arts Winter Newsletter and an invitation to our Holiday Party & Art Sale attached.If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me via return email (info@coolarts.ca) or give me a call in studio.Hope to see you at the Holiday Party – if we miss you, have a wonderful holiday and we’ll see you in the new year!With warmest regards,Elana BizovieAdministrative Assistant
Cool Arts Society
250-899-6381
www.coolarts.ca
CoolArts_WinterNewsletter_2018_19.pdfShopping Shenanigans
With the holiday season nearly upon us, many turn to shopping for presents and checking out what is new in stores.
While this can get stressful, Denise, Dave, Doreen and Samantha took a break from the frenzy to have a spot of fun – check out their video!
Thanks for sharing with us, guys!
Kelowna: COPCS Christmas Party!
The Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society is having their Christmas party on December 8th this year – check it out!
Planning to go? Send us a picture!
