Happy Valentine's Day! Come share lunch with us and surround yourself with friendship, delicious food, warmth and a feeling of love. Today, like every Wednesday, we welcome all our neighbours to a warm and hearty meal at no cost. Just bring yourself, your friends... and enjoy!
As Jenny exclaims "LUNCH IS SERVED !" (starts at 11:30)
As part of Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society Unplug and Play week, a small group children gathered with Jenny this afternoon as she led them on a guided, meditative walk around the Labyrinth.
There will be another opportunity for kids 7 and up on Friday January 26.
Santa Claus joined the pot luck luncheon today! Lots of great food, good friends, carols and Santa Claus bringing good cheer for young and old... it was a delight to share such delicious food and fun with dear friends who were back visiting again from local care facilities.
Come, kick off your holiday season of festive music when the bell ringers join Shuswap Singers for a beautiful concert this weekend, December 2nd and 3rd at 2PM at The Nexus at First
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Come, kick off your holiday season of festive music when the bell ringers join Shuswap Singers for a beautiful concert this weekend, December 2nd and 3rd at 2PM at The Nexus at First
And soon the bride and groom will arrive...
So much progress in a short time!
Here's what the sign says:
First Community is excited to announce that construction has officially begun on the installation of a long-awaited lift at our facility.
Over the last several years, countless hours of volunteer time have been invested in extensive renovations of the second floor of First Community. As the permanent home of Voice of the Shuswap CKVS-FM 93.7, Essies Place - Find Freedom and the Salmon Arm Metis Association, there are several other meeting spaces used by an increasing number of other groups and organizations. Now, after more than ten years of planning, hard work from dedicated volunteers, generous community donors, and the collaboration of skilled building professionals, a lift can be installed.
The lift will significantly improve accessibility to the second floor, further expanding our meeting spaces' availability for all the community. First Community remains committed to offering an open and inviting environment where individuals and non-profit groups can engage in activities that are vital for the community's common good.
First Community serves as a vibrant hub for various non-profits, community groups, social enterprises, spiritual followers, and artistic performance groups. As the busy fall season of concerts, performances, and special events leading up to Christmas is here, guests may notice the construction, but should be only minorly inconvenienced. This will be far outweighed by the enhanced accessibility and warm hospitality that First Community continue to provide for years to come.
One noteworthy benefit of the lift is the increased capacity for our Catering Crew. Jane Harding, a member of the Catering Crew, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, "The lift will enable the Catering Crew to host even more dinners and events in the upstairs meeting rooms. Many in Salmon Arm may not be aware that when they work with us, they are contributing to the well-being of friends and neighbours in need.
