ALPINE CLUB OF CANADA,
WHISTLER SECTION Outdoor club focused on mountaineering, ski touring, climbing
and hiking. Trip schedule at
www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sections/whistler.html
. Call 604-902-1772 for details.
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF WHISTLER
A group of Americans with ties to Whistler who raise and distribute funds for
enhancing the Whistler community and to foster greater understanding and
friendship between Canadian and American people. For more information visit
www.afow.org
ART IN THE WILD Carol Roberts
hosts a free nature walk with sketching and painting every Wednesday at 6:30
p.m. at different Whistler locations. Bring paper and pen. For info contact
Carol at
carol3cs@hotmail.com
AWARE is a non-profit
organization dedicated to preserving the environment and moving towards
environmental sustainability. AWARE meets the first Wednesday of every month, 6
p.m. at the Westin. For more info about AWARE, contact Sarah Valentine at
aware@direct.ca
or visit the website at
www.aware.org
.
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS Please
call 604 938 9299 if you would like to make a difference in a child’s life.
Adult mentors provide friendship and fun for children in elementary schools one
hour per week.
CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSN
(CHBA) The Sea to Sky Chapter of the CHBA meets every second Wednesday at
Earl’s Restaurant from 12 -1:15 p.m. All members and non-members welcome! For
more info, contact Bronwen at 604-902-4104 or
chbaseatosky@whooshnet.com
.
COUNCIL OF CANADIANS The Whistler
chapter invites locals to engage in discussions of Canadian sovereignty, social
justice, water issues, healthcare, security issues and international trade.
Contact Betty at
bmcw@telus.net
DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB The
Whistler Residents Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at MY Place. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed. For info
or partnership arrangements call Shirley at 604-932-5368 or Astrid at
604-938-9274.
GET BEAR SMART SOCIETY People
and Bears Living in Harmony. Learn more about co-existing with bears in your
backyard. Call us at 604-905-4209 or at
www.bearsmart.com
GIRL GUIDES The Girl Guides,
Sparks, Brownies and Pathfinders (ages 5-15) meet weekly September-May. For
info contact Cherie at 604-894-5443 or Shelagh at 604-932-9675.
MATURE ACTION COMMITTEE (MAC)
MAC’s goal is to create resident housing projects for seniors that respond to
their special needs and desire to remain in Whistler, such that long term
residents can mature in place. Call 604-932-5699, email whistlermac@telus.net,
or visit
www.whistlermac.org
MY MILLENNIUM PLACE
Whistler’s community centre for arts, culture and inspiration. Performance
theatre, art gallery, daycare, youth centre, meditation room, meeting
facilities. Visit
www.MyPlaceWhistler.org
or call 604-935-8410.
PEARL’S SAFE HOME Provides
temporary shelter in a safe, supportive environment for women and their
children experiencing abuse in relationships. Locations in Whistler and
Pemberton. Services avail 24 hours a day. All services are free. Call
1-877-890-5711 or 604-892-5711.
PEMBERTON ARTS COUNCIL
Connect with other artists, writers, artisans, musicians and other creative
types and help make Pemberton a vibrant arts community. Meetings every third
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 1422 Collins Road. Call 604-894-5558 or
www.pembertonart.com
PEMBERTON COMMUNITY CHOIR The
Sparkle Choir (Grades 1- 3) rehears every Wednesday from 12:30 – 12:55
p.m. at Signal Hill Elementary School music room. The Pembertunes (Grades 4
– 7) rehearse every Tuesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. David’s United
Church in Pemberton. For more information, call Helen Pearson at 604-894-1520.
PEMBERTON AND DISTRICT MUSEUM
AND ARCHIVE SOCIETY The society meets every 3
rd
Wed of the month.
The museum is celebrating 150 years of history in Pemberton and District and
its 25
th
anniversary this year. Open May to September, 10 a.m.
– 5 p.m., seven days a week. Contact
pdmas@telus.net
.
PEMBERTON VALLEY TRAILS
ASSOCIATION Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pemberton
Recreation Centre. Call 604-894-6402.
PEMBERTON/WHISTLER KARATE
CLUB Teaching traditional Shito Ryu Karate since 1985. Non-profit, sanctioned
and insured by Karate B.C. affiliated with the NKA and WKF. Kids and Adult
classes in Pemberton, Whistler and Mt. Currie. We meet Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday. Contact Doug 604-932-3022 or Richard 604-894-5357.
TETRA SOCIETY, WHISTLER
CHAPTER This non-profit volunteer-based organization creates assistive devices
for people with disabilities. Project requests and volunteers, particularly
those with mechanical and design skills, are needed. Contact Carla
604-905-9597, or
www.tetrasociety.org
for info.
TOASTMASTERS CLUB Interested
in mastering communication skills, conducting meetings and delivering speeches
in a friendly group and supportive environment? Drop in for free to the
Whistler Toastmasters Club every Wed. at 5:30 p.m. at Municipal Hall, Flute
Room. For info contact Inge Flanagan at 604-935-2558 or
iflanagan@sutton.com
.
WHISTLER ADAPTIVE SPORTS
PROGRAM This non-profit society provides sports and recreation experiences for
people with disabilities. Donations of equipment or funds help provide those
opportunities. Call Chelsey Walker 604-935-9406 or email
info@whistleradaptive.com
to volunteer or donate.
WHISTLER
ANIMALS GALORE (WAG) is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to
protecting
and enhancing the lives of lost, unwanted and homeless
animals.
Take part in volunteer dog walking or visiting the animals on Monday and
Tuesday from 3-5pm and Wednesday through Sunday 1-5 pm.
Call 604-935-8364 or stop by the
shelter located on Nesters Road by the recycling depot.
WHISTLER ARTS COUNCIL
Whistler’s central resource for the arts. Full arts and culture listings for
events at
www.whistlerartscouncil.com
. The arts council has a comprehensive artist directory
and produces numerous programs, events and performances year-round. For info
call 604-938-9221 or info@whistlerartscouncil.com
WHISTLER BOTTLE DEPOT Hours
for the Bottle Depot are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12 to 4 p.m.
The recycling depot is located on Nesters Road, next to municipal works yard.
Most drinkable containers are now on the deposit-refund system. Commercial
loads accepted by appointment. Call 604-932-3733.
WHISTLER EMERGENCY SOCIAL
SERVICES ESS provides short-term assistance to Whistler residents during
emergencies. For more information or to join our organization, please contact
our ESS Coordinator at 604-905-9393 or smozes@whislter.ca .
WHISTLER FOR THE DISABLED
provides access to information for people with disabilities on accessible
accommodations, restaurants, nightlife, recreation and tour adventures. For
more info, visit
www.whistlerforthedisabled.com
.
WHISTLER FISHERIES
STEWARDSHIP GROUP The WFSG exists to restore Whistler’s waterways through
education, projects, advocacy and community partnerships. There are volunteer
opportunities throughout the summer for water quality sampling, fish
monitoring, educational programs and habitat restoration. Call 604-935-8374, or
email Heather Beresford at
hberesford@whistler.ca
WHISTLER HOUSING AUTHORITY
Provides long-term rental and ownership housing for Whistler residents. All
eligible residents can register with the WHA to purchase or rent a resident
restricted property. The WHA also provides free rental listings for landlords
and a free Accommodation Seeker profile page matching landlords with potential
tenants. For details visit
www.whistlerhousing.ca
.
WHISTLER LIONS CLUB The club
meets on the first Tuesday or each month. Ladies welcome. Call Ed 604-938-9848.
WHISTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY Open
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Located at 4329 Main Street, in Village North. Drop-in Preschool Storytime at
4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Singing with the Babies at 11 a.m. on Saturdays. For
more info call 604-935-8433.
WHISTLER SCOUTS The Whistler
Scouts offer four programs for boys and girls: Beavers (ages 5- 7), Cubs (ages
8 – 9), Scouts (ages 11 – 13), and Venturers (ages 14 – 17).
Meetings take place Monday evenings at Myrtle Philip. For more info, contact
Jim at 604 932 60941 or visit
www.whistlerscouts.org
.
WHISTLER SINGERS This adult
community choir rehearses Wednesday evenings 7 – 9 p.m. preparing for
performances throughout the year. New members both vocal and instrumental are
always welcome. Call Candice 604-932-3022.
ZERO CEILING SOCIETY A
Whistler-based charity whose mission is to operate innovative and sustainable
community programs delivering adventure-based learning for disadvantaged and
at-risk youth in the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky Corridor. Donations and
interested volunteers are welcome! Please call Marc Zurbuchen 604-935-7963 or
visit
www.zeroceiling.org
.