Gabriola Events
a gathering place for all events on Gabriola
Life Drawing Gabriola studio sessions are held every Wednesday from noon to 2 pm. Bring your own drawing supplies and a board or easel. Life drawing is fun and challenging and will develop your drawing skills. There is no need to register ahead. Contact me for information or to join our email list. Joan Eamer Move your soccer game indoors, and bring the family. Get active, have fun – everyone welcome! Wednesdays @ 6:30–8pm, January 8–March 11; 10 weeks. You may purchase a season pass which is valid for the dates below. Please print out your receipt and you’re all set to attend! Please fill out a medical information form if you plan to attend, and have not filled out a form since August 2017. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. Learn how to make your own Farmer’s Style Cheddar cheese! Join Paula Maddison who has been teaching the lost art of cheese making for years. This is a demonstration style: Taste, Touch, Feel class that will demystify the process of making your own cheese, giving you a good understanding of the process and ingredients that are used in cheese making. Instructions and ingredients to make your own Farmer’s Style Cheddar at home are included. Students must register in advance. All Gabriola Island classes are held at Madd Acres, my hobby farm. All supplies included. No experience necessary. All supplies included, plus a kit to take home and make more Thursdays 6:30–8:30pm, January 9–March 12; April 2–May 28; 19 weeks You may purchase a season pass which is valid for the dates below. Please print out your receipt and you’re all set to attend! Please fill out a medical information form if you plan to attend, and have not filled out a form since August 2017. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. Acoustic, electric and everything in between. All genres of music welcome. Dancing’s welcome too! Every Thursday night. Hosted by John Gresham Please go to palettepeople.blogspot.ca for more information about Membership & Art Sessions. Art sessions are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 to 12 pm. Members may paint on Tuesday and Friday afternoons until 4 pm provided the Gabriola Senior Citizens’ Association does not require use of the Rollo Centre. Members may use oil paints either day provided that the oil paints are water-soluble or odorless solvents are used This circuit-style exercise program supports those people who are managing chronic health conditions including bone and joint conditions, diabetes, heart and respirator conditions, cancer, obesity, and mental health issues. Participants work at their own level and pace, core and stretching can be done from a chair, and exercises have increasing levels of difficulty that will challenge you to increase strength, balance, flexibility and joint mobility. Bonus benefits: have fun and meet new people! Monday and Wednesday 11am – 12pm @ Hope Centre. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Suzette Delmage. The trio would be Voodoo Dave McGrath, Kenny Brault and Carrie Ingrisano. This rhythmic, playful, multi-instrumental group brings world music in English, French and Portuguese. Yes you can dance bare foot! Doors open at 6:45pm. Harmony singing workshop encompassing some vocal warm-up work, some simple rounds, followed by learning a song in two-or three-part harmony. Gabriola Auxiliary for Island Health Care Meat Draw will be held at the Skol Pub every second Saturday. 8+ draws per Saturday, plus a 50/50 draw. All proceeds go towards island health care programs and initiatives. By members of Trio Accord and Borealis String Quartet, with Bassist, David Brown, and Pianist, Arnold Draper. For dinner before the concert, call The Haven at 250-247-9211 ext. 0, before Jan. 20th. Enjoy live music, great food and drinks with Frank Sehr & guests. Every Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm at The Kitchen. This circuit-style exercise program supports those people who are managing chronic health conditions including bone and joint conditions, diabetes, heart and respirator conditions, cancer, obesity, and mental health issues. Participants work at their own level and pace, core and stretching can be done from a chair, and exercises have increasing levels of difficulty that will challenge you to increase strength, balance, flexibility and joint mobility. Bonus benefits: have fun and meet new people! Monday and Wednesday 11am – 12pm @ Hope Centre. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Suzette Delmage. Mondays 6:30–8:30pm, January 6–March 9; March 30–April 27 (cancelled Feb. 17/24, Apr. 13); 12 weeks You may purchase a season pass which is valid for the dates below. Please print out your receipt and you’re all set to attend! Please fill out a medical information form if you plan to attend, and have not filled out a form since August 2017. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. Come out and enjoy the local musicians. Come out and enjoy our local talent. Bring your instruments and join in. Every Monday night – Hosted by Frank Sehr. Please go to palettepeople.blogspot.ca for more information about Membership & Art Sessions. Art sessions are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 to 12 pm. Members may paint on Tuesday and Friday afternoons until 4 pm provided the Gabriola Senior Citizens’ Association does not require use of the Rollo Centre. Members may use oil paints either day provided that the oil paints are water-soluble or odorless solvents are used 3 courts available for recreational play. Singles or doubles, depending on turnout. Bring your own racquet. All abilities welcome. Tuesdays 6:30–8pm, January 7–March 10; March 31–April 28; 15 weeks You may purchase a season pass which is valid for the dates below. Please print out your receipt and you’re all set to attend! Please fill out a medical information form if you plan to attend, and have not filled out a form since August 2017. Volunteer run, recreational play; all abilities welcome. Cancelled during school and statutory holidays, special GES events, extreme weather closures. Drop in to the Gabriola Library with your little ones for fun stories, songs, and rhymes. Stay after for visiting and duplo block play time! This free event is best suited for ages 5 years or younger. This circuit-style exercise program supports those people who are managing chronic health conditions including bone and joint conditions, diabetes, heart and respirator conditions, cancer, obesity, and mental health issues. Participants work at their own level and pace, core and stretching can be done from a chair, and exercises have increasing levels of difficulty that will challenge you to increase strength, balance, flexibility and joint mobility. Bonus benefits: have fun and meet new people! Monday and Wednesday 11am – 12pm @ Hope Centre. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Suzette Delmage. 
COST: $15 per session or 4 sessions for $50 |
joaneamer@gmail.com
250-802-1698
Drop-In $5 | Season Pass $40 | Ages 6 – 106 |
Cost: $50 | To register call 250-247-8635 or email paula@makecheesewithpaula.ca |
Drop-In $4 | Season Pass $56 | Ages 14+ |
Fun, recreational team play. Volunteer run; 1 court/2 teams. Spares sub in.
No Cover | Everyone Welcome!
Drop-in: $2 for Members | $5 for Visitors |
Cost: $2 Drop-in Fee | New participants should pre-register with Suzette Delmage 250-325-1675 or s.delmage@shaw.ca |
Friday 10:45am – 11:45am @ Community Hall.
ADMISSION: $15 at the door |
No singing experience or ability to read music required.
Friendly, focused, singing fun for adults and mature teens aged 12+
ADMISSION: By Donation ($25 Suggested) |
No Cover | Everyone Welcome!
Cost: $2 Drop-in Fee | New participants should pre-register with Suzette Delmage 250-325-1675 or s.delmage@shaw.ca |
Friday 10:45am – 11:45am @ Community Hall.
Drop-In $5 | Season Pass $48 | Ages 14+ |
FREE Admission | Everyone Welcome!
No Cover |
Drop-in: $2 for Members | $5 for Visitors |
Drop-In $5 | Seasons Pass $60 | Ages 14+ |
FREE Event | Drop-in |
Cost: $2 Drop-in Fee | New participants should pre-register with Suzette Delmage 250-325-1675 or s.delmage@shaw.ca |
Friday 10:45am – 11:45am @ Community Hall.