SPECIAL EVENTS
What: SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY
PROGRAM This free service provided by the Ministry of Health will be offered to
all eligible B.C. women ages 40 to 79 without a doctor’s referral. Women
outside of this age group will also be accepted with a referral. Call
1-800-663-9203 for an appointment.
When: Wednesday May 9 –
Tuesday May 15
Where: Whistler Health Care
Centre
When: Wednesday May 16 –
Friday June 1
Where: Squamish
What: MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY The
whole community is invited to lace up their walking shoes and join the Move for
Health Day Walk. Registration is not required and all participants will receive
a souvenir for taking part.
When: Thursday May 10, 4:30
p.m.
Where: Whistler Golf Course
What: HORMONES NEED
UNDERSTANDING TOO Women of Whistler brings in Susan Krautter to present a
holistic approach for women who are interested in getting their hormones back
into balance free of pharmaceutical drugs. This free session starts with an
easy personal quiz and ends in an open question period. For information call
1-866-252-3804 or Juniper Gordon at the Whistler Health Care Centre
604-932-3202.
When: Friday May 11, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: TELUS Whistler
Conference Centre
What: MAY FAIR Fun for the
whole family can be expected during this celebration of the arrival of Spring.
Seasonal crafts, woodworking, bark boat building, May pole dancing, a magical
wishing pond and an enchanted fairy forest to name just a few. Hot lunch and
refreshments available all day.
When: Saturday May 12, 11
a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Spruce Grove Park
What: CANCER PREVENTION
WORKSHOP The Canadian Cancer Society invites everyone to attend this free
90-minute workshop to learn how 50% of cancers can be prevented. Space is
limited to 40 attendees, there will be a booth at the Whistler Wellness Fair
for those who miss out.
When: Saturday May 12, 2:30 –
4:30 p.m.
Where: TELUS Whistler
Conference Centre
What: FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
Tickets are going fast for the 14
th
annual event that celebrates
that special bond between fathers and daughters. Proceeds benefit Myrtle Philip
and Spring Creek Community schools and the Whistler Children’s Centre. Contact
the Centre for tickets at 604-932-1119 or drop by the Nester’s location.
When: Saturday May 12
Where: The Fairmont Chateau
Whistler
A MIDDLE WAYAlta Lake School invites parents to join Educator
Diane Walters for a presentation on staying connected with tween and teenaged
children. Admission is by donation.
When:
Tuesday May 15, 7 - 8 p.m.
Where: Alta Lake School