The Wellness Almanac sprouted initially, 12 years ago, from a grant to support communications outreach from the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. I was invited to help with a copywriting project - to make the beautiful Winds of Change: A Healing Vision document digestible. I reported back to Sheldon Tetreault, who was Chair of the Winds of … Continue reading Tickets now on sale for Whistler Blackcomb Foundation’s TELUS Winter Classic
It has felt a bit manic around my house of late - school going right up until December 22 eats up a lot of time to "prepare" for the festive season, we have family coming, concerts, I have a bunch of deadlines I'm trying to clear out of the way so I can enjoy the … Continue reading A solstice candle
In partnership with Foundry Sea to Sky, the Pemberton Youth Centre is hosting a hearty Holiday Dinner and Crafting Session for youth in Grades 8-12 on Thursday, December 21. Dinner will be served at 6pm, followed by a crafting session which will conclude at 7:30pm. Vegan and gluten free options available.
What if we could call in the future we want to see here? If not us, then who? I brainstormed a personal vision - that the work of the Wellness Almanac, and whatever might follow this, would help us move towards a future state where we are living together in a trauma-informed, reconciled, and resilient … Continue reading What if we could call in the future we want?
Sometimes it's hard to live down the road from Whistler... they have budgets for Christmas lights that probably transcend our town's entire year-long landscaping and snow clearing budget... But I wonder whether that makes people complacent, overly reliant on services and contractors, if that assumption of services being taken care of, can possibly impoverish community … Continue reading Joy and Sparkles – Thanks to the lightbringers
2023 is wrapping up in just a couple of weeks. The team at PORCA took a moment to catch their breaths and share some of the numbers they're proud of this year. End of year recaps where individuals brag about how they're winning at life are hard to take, sometimes... especially if you're having a … Continue reading PORCA reflects on the year 2023
SCF, through funding from FESBC, will be carrying out fuel thinning work near OneMile Lake. The project encompasses high hazard forest land and is part of ongoing work to reduce risk to nearby residences, infrastructure and downtown Pemberton. We recognize this is a high use trail area and Líl'wat Spirited Ground. Extensive engagement has been … Continue reading Fuel thinning work planned for One Mile Lake, early January
Where could we go next? The vision for The Wellness Almanac has been to be a community resource that supports resiliency and reconciliation. The funding for the Wellness Almanac comes to an end this year (2023). After 12 years of daily blog posts to strengthen community connection, I have not applied for funding to continue its current form. I want … Continue reading Community Survey reminder: Resilience and Reconciliation – where are we at?
Holiday Movie Night!!!Friday, December 22, 2023 Come and snuggle up with your family and enjoy these holiday classics! How the Grinch Stole Christmas will start at 4:00pm Deck the Halls will start at 6:30pm Doors open at 3:30pm. Snacks will be available for purchase! Cash only!
Get together with Family and Friends for story time and then craft Christmas ornaments to decorate the Library’s Christmas tree. Supplies will be provided. Family friendly. Children should be supervised by an adult. Friday, December 21 From 6:15 - 7:15 PM Pemberton Community Library Registration link https://forms.gle/K4SCQUq69TMLkmNC7 For more information contact: Nathalie by Email: nathalie.sicard@welcomepemberton.ca … Continue reading Craft up the Library tree – Pemberton Multicultural Network invites you to a collective tree trimming party, Friday Dec 21
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