Community Connections
Chilliwack Clubs and Associations
These groups and agencies will eventually be alphabetically listed.
Stop The Gravel Pit - Chilliwack River Valley Action group formed to stop the gravel pit in the CRV. www.stopthegravelpit.com
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society www.bcss.org/category/calendar/chilliwack
Elizabeth's wildlife centre in Abbotsford www.elizabethswildlifecenter.org
Grey Area Gallery Grey Area Gallery is centrally located just off Highway #1 on the ground floor of The Simpson Building. The gallery is on the corner of Vedder and Gaetz in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. 7408 Vedder Rd. Unit #101 604.846.0088 www.greyareagallery.com
Chilliwack Harmony Church Singers www.chilliwackharmony.ca
Po Lam Buddhist Association
Po Lam is offering a "Mindfulness Meditation" course by donation. Everyone over the ages of 18 is welcome to attend. Located at: 46350 Prairie Central Rd (at Velma Ave.)
La Leche League Canada - Chilliwack Group
We visit together after the meeting for about half an hour if you need to meet with a leader or talk things over in person. The group meets twice a month at: Family Place - 45845 Wellington St. 7:30 pm
Call Kerri about our national breastfeeding referral service at 1-800-665-4324 or e-mail: kerrijeansmith@aol.com
or contact the following people:
Lana 604-823-4323 tlhergott@shaw.ca
Nicole250-664-6778 nicole@katerberg.ca
Loriza604-795-7176 loriza@telus.net
For more information visit their website: http://groups.lllc.ca/view.php?area=British+Columbia%2FYukon&group=Chilliwack
Air Force Assoc. of Canada 879 Wing Special Interest Groups Contact: Jock McLaren Phone: (604) 824-4339 Description: Ex-airforce pilots and aviation buffs.
B.C. Young Liberals Contact: Stirling Dyer Phone: 604-556-6646 E-Mail: stirlingdyer@shaw.ca Website: http://www.bcyl.ca Description: The BCYL, the youth wing of the BC Liberal Party, strives to get youth involved in the political process. We have fun conferences and workshops, local and provincial events, and offer a chance to develop leadership as well as campaign skills and learn all about how the B.C. Liberal Party functions. For ages 14 – 25.
Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Contact: Steve Vrolyk Phone: (604) 792-4611 Camera Club of Chilliwack Special Interest Groups Contact: Betty Rolls Phone: (604) 792-6060
Central Fraser Valley Wood Carving Club Contact: Rick Den Braber Phone: (604) 824-9891 Website: http://centralfraservalleywoodcarvers.com
CFB Chilliwack Historical Society Contact: James Harris Phone: (604) 858-0618 E-Mail here Website: http://members.shaw.ca/cfbchs Description: Displaying Chilliwack's Military History, 56 years of Military History is displayed depicting the training, service, economical and social values to the area. Location: Masonic Temple, 45905 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack. Open: Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Admission is FREE. Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club Special Interest Groups Contact: Info Line Phone: (604) 793-0078 Website: http://www.chwkarc.com
Chilliwack Artists Association Contact: Daryl Ball Phone: (604) 792-6419 Website: www.chilliwackartists.ca Description: The Chilliwack Artists Association is a not for profit organization of local artists working and playing together in an effort to encourage the appreciation of Art in all forms. Notes: Artwork is shown periodically at City Hall and the Artists' Gallery at the Chilliwack Arts Centre. (604) 792-5202 Fax: (604) 792-5816
Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce serving Chilliwack's business community. "Where business happens" www.chilliwackchamber.com
Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce
Casual Connection !!
Pop by...The third Tuesday of every
month. Extended by an Hour, Free Appetizers and More Just Drop By 5:00—8:00 PM
We’ve Moved to Mr. Mikes Restaraunt 45200 Luckakuck Way. Members and Prospective
Members welcome! Free appetizers. Great networking opportunities. See you
there...Sue Attrill 604-793-4323
Chilliwack Chess Club - We have chess every Thursday from 6-8pm at the Yarrow Community Hall located at 4670 Community Street in Yarrow. If anyone would like to contact either Ian or myself regarding attending the club they are more than welcome to contact us at either 604- 823-7183 or 604-823-6162 Mike chilliwackchess@shaw.ca www.chess.bc.ca/index.shtml
Chilliwack Field Naturalists Contact: David Hutchings Phone: (604) 858-2486 Chilliwack Flying Club Special Interest Groups Contact: John Bergsma Phone: (604) 792-0402
Chilliwack Home & Small Business Association Contact: Arlene Marini Phone: (604) 792-2484 Fax: (604) 792-2484 E-Mail: info@chsba.org
Chilliwack Lions Club Contact: Bill Lyle, President Phone: (604) 824-8068
Chilliwack Metis Association Chartered Community of Metis Nation British Columbia. All Metis in the Chilliwack area are welcome to participate. We hold social meetings, potluck dinners, Metis Jigging, music and Michif language, stimulate Metis culture and history. Support Aboriginal Education, Health, Social Services, employment assistance and skills training, foodbank, Christmas Hamper, Homework Club, Youth programs and Elders.
Chilliwack Metis Association is
looking for interested youth between the ages of 8-18 that would like to get in
touch with their inner Cowboy? There are between 6 and 12 seats available for
this exciting learning experience. There is no cost to the participant and any
experience level is welcome. Lessons will take place at Three stirrup Stables in
Yarrow (the little town on the way to Cultus Lake), Chilliwack. Lesson will
start November 6, and run weekly thereafter. Please submit your name for
participation consideration by e-mail
here , or if you have any
further questions please email or e-mail Michelle
here
Membership to CMA is not a requirement
for participation, but participants will be selected by CMA. All participants
must be willing to fulfill a volunteer commitment at a CMA function for 4 hours.
Chilliwack Metis Association, PO Box 2037 V2R 1B0 President Jim Middleton
Phone/Fax: 604-858-3106
For more information visit their website at: www.chilliwackmetisassociation.ca or e-mail here.
Chilliwack Optimist Club Contact: Samantha Mohan Phone: (604) 703-0095 E-Mail: sam.mohan.fvhr.org Website: http://www.abbotsford.net/optimist/Chilliwack.htm Description: The Chilliwack Optimist Club is a service club focused on the youths of our community. We assist in providing financial and practical support to youths and their families. Some of the programs we support and contribute to include: Just Say No Club, Special Needs Bike via "Pedal Sport", Pacific Riding for the Disabled, 4-PEERS Youth Prevention Program, D.A.R.E. Program, Dry Grad, and many more. Notes: Chilliwack Optimists meet on the 1st Saturday of each month in the Homestead Room at the Royal Hotel at 10:00am. They also meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:15pm at varying locations. Please call Samantha Mohan @ (604) 703-0095 for details. Chilliwack Riding Club Special Interest Groups Contact: Dennis Joly Phone: 604-823-0220
Chilliwack Rockhounds Contact: Eliot Esti Phone: (604) 795-8788 E-Mail: Chilliwack_Rockhounds@yahoo.ca Website: http://www.geocities.com/Chilliwack_Rockhounds
Chilliwack Singles Club Contact: Etta Clarke Phone: (604)824-7396
Chilliwack Toastmasters
Contact: www.toastmaster.bc.ca
Phone: Website
Website:
http://www.toastmasters.bc.ca Description:
Chilliwack Toastmasters: Contact Lucy Stad 604-824-8810 or Glenda Standeven
604-792-6638. This is a community club. Meets every Wednesday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
at the Lions CLub Hall on 45580 Spadina Avenue.
Snowpeaks Toastmasters Contact Hilda Lakusta
604-858-8778. This is a community club. Meets at: St Paul's Lutheran Church,
every Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Columbia Valley Regional Seniors Contact: Ken Teschke Phone: (604) 858-9774
Defenders Motorcycle Group Contact: Greig Aitken Phone: (604) 795-7726
Dogwood Monarch Lions Club Contact: Paul Daniel, President Phone: (604) 793-2220
East Chwk Women's Institute Contact: Magda Keith Phone: (604) 858-8046 F.V. Computer Club Special Interest Groups Contact: Frank Szabon Phone: (604) 858-4912
Fraser Valley Mah Jong Club Contact: Doug Harrison Phone: (604) 859-9903 Description: Players of all levels meet 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in Abbotsford to enjoy this fascinating ancient game. Beginners welcome!
Fraser Valley R/C Flyers Contact: Jim Copley Phone: (604) 824-0944
Garden Club of Chilliwack Contact: Elizabeth Wirsz Phone: (604) 824-8284 E-Mail: Renodecor@uniserve.com
Knights of Columbus, Chilliwack Council Contact: Ron Ennis Phone: 604-858-1711 E-Mail: council3478@hotmail.com Website: http://www.chilliwackknights.com Description: The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Fraternal family organization dedicated to promoting a Catholic lifestyle through charitable works within the community. Notes: Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM, September to June.
LaLeche League (Breast Feeding Support) Contact: Loriza Knapton Phone: 604-795-7176
Maranatha Christian Toastmasters Contact: Hilda Lakusta Phone: (604) 858-8778
Mount Cheam Lions Club Contact: Jim Horobin, President Phone: 604-792-3810
Mt. Cheam Canine Association Contact: Elizabeth Grimaldi Phone: 604-858-0692
Rainbow Women's Society Contact: Joyce Harrison Phone: (604)-792-9618
Red Cross Creations Group Contact: Arlene Bramhall or Corry Keyes Phone: (604) 792-5860 Description: Hours: Tuesdays only from 9:00am-3:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #4 Contact: Sharron Scott Phone: (604) 792-2337 Fax: (604) 792-2379 E-Mail: here. Description: Activities include: crib, darts, euchre
Royal Welcome Contact: Office Phone: 604-703-5725
Ryder Lake Women's Institute Contact: Bea Mazurenko Phone: (604) 858-4511
Singles Social Club Contact: Holly Jajcaj Phone: (604) 824-4183
Soroptomist International of Chilliwack Contact: n/a Phone: (604) 794-3110 Stellars Jay Lions Club Special Interest Groups Contact: Vivian B. Edwards, President Phone: (604) 824-7555
Stroke Recovery Assoc. - Chwk Chapter Contact: Elizabeth Morris Phone: (604) 793-9846 The Chilliwack Wine Making Club Special Interest Groups Contact: Paul Rogers Phone: 604-824-8863 Description: This wine making club meets the 4th Monday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 46211 Margaret Ave excluding July, August and December. New members are welcome.
The Parkinson Support Group
Contact: Mary Wilson, Facilitator
Phone: (604) 824-1828
Description: Location: Evergreen Hall
Parkinsonions with their partners or caregivers are welcome to share at these
meetings. We offer information and friendship.
The Snowpeaks Toastmasters Contact: Hilda Lakusta Phone: (604) 858-8778 Description: Meetings are at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Please call for further information.
TOPS Club Contact: Nicole Phone: (604) 826-3726 United Empire Loyalists (Chilliwack Branch) Special Interest Groups Contact: Shirley Dargatz Phone: (604) 858-6748
Valley Women's Network Contact: Valerie BeeBe Phone: (604) 858-4747 Volkswagon Decades Car Club Special Interest Groups Contact: Clara Hooper Phone: (604) 795-2869
Welcome Wagon Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-4662 Website: http://www.welcomewagon.ca
Yarrow Sport Fliers Contact: Brian Snutch Phone: (604) 824-2228
Badminton
Glad Tidings Fellowship Church Badminton Club Contact: Glad Tidings Fellowship Phone: (604) 792-0694 Fax: (604) 792-0695
St. Mary's Badminton Club (Adult) Contact: St. Mary's Parish Phone: (604) 792-2764 E-Mail:
Women's Badminton Contact: Anne Russell Phone: (604) 794-3881
Bowling
Chillibowl Lanes Ltd. Bowling Contact: Office Phone: (604) 795-2637
Chilliwack Lawn Bowling Club Bowling Contact: Bill or Betty Fergusson Phone: (604)824-1199
Evergreen Senior Carpet Bowlers Bowling Contact: Eric Schier Phone: (604) 795-9883
Five Pin Bowling Association Bowling Contact: Tom Carter Phone: (604) 792-2413
Children & Youth
349 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Contact: office Phone: 604-858-1137
Air Wolf Air Cadets Contact: office (604)792-0315
Army Cadets 1725 Contact: Captain Brandon Banks Phone: (604) 858-1185
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Upper Fraser Valley Contact: Dave Bahr Phone: (604) 858-0828 Fax: (604) 858-3908 Description: Located at 45195 Wells Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 1H6
Cheam Skate Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 824-9544 Website: http://www.cheamskating.com
Chilliwack Christian Junior Hockey League Contact: John Vander Wel Phone: (604)858-2247 E-Mail: Jvanderwel@uniserve.com Website: http://www.ccjhl.citymax.com
Chilliwack Gymnastics Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 795-6009
Chilliwack Hoops Contact: Mike Britton Phone: (604) 793-2443 Website: http://www.cyba.ca Description: For boys and girls from grades 1-12. League runs January to April at Cheam Centre YMCA. League has 1 practice and 1 game per week. Equal playing time for all is ensured.
Chilliwack Hoops/3D Basketball Contact: Joe Ogmundson Phone: 604-792-2146 E-Mail: chilliwackhoops@gmail.com Description: Chilliwack Hoops/3D basketball is operating in Chilliwack for the coming club season April until July. We offer Elite club basketball for both girls and boys as well as developmental programs for boys and girls grades 4 to 10. All Programs will be operating out of rented gyms in Chilliwack School district.
Chilliwack Minor Baseball Assoc Contact: Glen Trojanoski Phone: 604-858-7757 Chilliwack Minor Fast Pitch Association Children & Youth Contact: www.chilliwackminorfastpitch.com Phone: Website
Chilliwack Minor Football Contact: Laurie Bjorge Phone: (604) 792-8744 E-Mail: bjorge@telus.net Website: http://www.chilliwackgiants.com
Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-6031 Fax: (604)858-6015 E-Mail: CMHA2@telus.net Website: http://www.chilliwackminorhockey.com It is the Philosophy of Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association that all children who wish to learn the skill of hockey should have the opportunity to do so, within the limitations of available facilities, financial restrictions and available volunteer coaches. It is also the philosophy of CMHA to provide an environment in which these children can learn hockey skills, play at a level consistent with their aspirations, learn good sportsmanship and develop into young men and women that their parents and the community can be proud of.
Chilliwack Minor Lacrosse Association Contact: www.chilliwacklacrosse.com Phone: website E-Mail: www.chilliwacklacrosse.com
Chilliwack Optimist Club Contact: Samantha Mohan Phone: (604) 703-0095 Fax: E-Mail: sam.mohan@fvhr.or Website: http://www.abbotsford.net/optimist/Chilliwack.htm The Chilliwack Optimist Club is a service club focused on the youths of our community. We assist in providing financial and practical support to youths and their families. Some of the programs we support and contribute to include: Just Say No Club, Special Needs Bike via "Pedal Sport", Pacific Riding for the Disabled, 4-PEERS Youth Prevention Program, D.A.R.E. Program, Dry Grad, and many more. Notes: Chilliwack Optimists meet on the 1st Saturday of each month in the Homestead Room at the Royal Hotel at 10:00am. They also meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:15pm at varying locations. Please call Samantha Mohan @ (604) 703-0095 for details.
Chilliwack Safety Village
Contact: Don VanBeest
Phone: (604) 795-9866 Chilliwack
School of Performing Arts Children & Youth
Contact: Office Phone: (604)
792-9469 E-Mail:
csopa@hotmail.com A non-profit
organization that teaches singing, dancing and acting to
children aged 5-18 yrs. located at 45898 Victoria Avenue in Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Track & Field Club Contact: Roberta Smith Phone: (604) 858-7880
Chilliwack Vaulting Club Contact: www.cvc.vaultcanada.org
Youth Soccer Association Contact: www.chilliwackyouthsoccer.com Phone: website E-Mail: cysa@chilliwackyouthsoccer.com Website: http://www.chilliwackyouthsoccer.com Description: Youth Soccer (ages 5-19 boys & girls) Notes: Annual Registration in May & June
Fraser Valley Rhythmic Gymnastics Contact: Kate Kloos Phone: 604-845-3874 E-Mail: fvrg@fvrhythmics.com Website: http://www.fvrhythmics.com
Girl Guides of Canada
- Chilliwack Contact: Marjorie Fast
Phone: (604) 792-4781
Description: call toll free:
1-800-565-8111 Girl Guides of Canada - Sardis Area
Contact: office
Phone: 1-800-565-8111
Description: call toll free:
1-800-565-8111
Green Light Adventures In-Line Hockey Contact: Dan Koenig Phone: (604) 858-6420 Fax: (604) 858-9806 E-Mail: glaih@shaw.ca Website: http://www.greenlightadventures.com/
Illusions Rhythmic Gymnastic Society Contact: Information Line Phone: (604) 702-4480
Lenard Simpson Skating School Contact: Lenard Simpson Phone: (604) 795-9948
Promontory Heights Community School Assoc. Youth Services Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-2999 Sardis Fliers Speed Skating Club Children & Youth Contact: BIll Kempers Phone: (604) 823-6145
Scouts of Canada Contact: Pager Phone: (604) 793-1360 Spartan Swim Club Children & Youth Contact: Office Phone: (604)858-SWIM Website: http://www.spartanswimclub.com
Stingrays Summer Swim Club Contact: Info Line Phone: (604) 858-9894 Website: http://www.bcssa.bc.ca/fv/cwk/
Twin & Triplet Club Contact: Cheryl Mueller Phone: 604-795-2545
Valley Shidokan Karate Contact: Don Sharp Phone: (604) 858-2807 E-Mail: donsharp@valleyshidokan.com Website: http://www.valleyshidokan.com Fitness and personal development through martial arts training.
Youth Basketball for Girls Contact: Joe Ogmundson Phone: (604) 792-2146 E-Mail: jogmunds@dowco.com Youth basketball for girls, operates programs all summer for girls, lots of fun and lots to do plus minimal cost if any.
Animal Welfare
Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA) www.spca.bc.ca
Charities
The Terry Fox Foundation www.terryfoxrun.org/
Hungry For Life International www.hungryforlife.org/
Hellenic Ministries www.hmnet.org/
Chilliwack Hospice Society www.chilliwackhospice.org/
BC Brain Injury Association www.bcbraininjuryassociation.com/
Canadian Hard Of Hearing BC Chapter www.chha-bc.org/
Mountainview Church www.mountainviewchurch.ca/
Child Care
Promontory Preschool
(ages 2 ˝ - 5 yrs)
45850 Promontory Rd., Sardis 604- 845- 1800
Little Footsteps Preschool
(ages 3 - 5 yrs)
46510 First Ave., Chilliwack 604- 792- 0794
Little Mountain Preschool
(ages 3 - 5 yrs)
9674 McNaught Rd., Chilliwack 604- 393- 7097
Tadpole Academy Childcare and Learning
Centre
(ages 3 years - 5 yrs)
9766 Oak St., Chilliwack 604- 702- 0267
Hummingbird Child Care Centre
Fairfield Island Facility
(ages 2 ˝ - 12 yrs)
46024 Clare Ave., Chilliwack 604- 702- 1142
Hummingbird Child Care Centre
Promontory Heights Facility
(ages 2 ˝ - 12 yrs)
2 - 46170 Stoneview Dr., Chilliwack 604- 824-
9907
Tadpole Academy Childcare and Learning
Centre
(ages 3 years - 5 yrs)
9766 Oak St., Chilliwack 604- 702- 0267
Promontory 5* Childcare Center
(ages 2 - 6 yrs)
45928 Weeden Dr., Sardis 604- 846- 1785
Charlene's Family Child Care
(ages Birth - 12 yrs)
45173 Oliver Cres., Sardis 604- 858- 6105
Li'l Duffers Family Child Care
(ages Birth - 7 yrs)
5633 Sonoma Pl., Chilliwack 604- 824- 4693
Karin's Family Daycare
(ages 2 - 11 yrs)
46536 Strathcona Rd., Chilliwack 604- 792- 8839
Care-A-Lot Daycare
(ages 2 - 5 years)
7022 Rochester Ave., Sardis 604- 701- 1936
Gingerbread Family Child Care
(ages 1 - 6 yrs)
44649 Michael Drive,
Chilliwack 604- 824- 1710
Churches
Broadway Church 46611 Maple Avenue (off of Broadway) Chilliwack, BC Phone: 604.792.9147 website: http://www.broadwaymb.com
Central Community Church 46100 Chilliwack Central Chilliwack V2P 1J6 792-8037 email: office@centraljourney.org website: http://www.centraljourney.org
Chilliwack Alliance Church
8700 Young Road
Chilliwack V2P 4P4
792-0051
email:
office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca
Chilliwack Christian Fellowship
6450 Chadsey Road, Box 52
Chilliwack V2P 6H7
823-4300
Church of
the Nazarene
9340 Windsor Street
Chilliwack V2P 6C4
795-9008
email: thetaylors@myexcel.ca
Church on
the SouthSide
7-7355 Vedder Road
Chilliwack V2R 3V4
824-8724
Meets at Sardis Senior Secondary
website:
http://www.southsidelife.com
email: sschurch@telus.net
Cooke's Presbyterian
45825 Wellington Avenue
Chilliwack V2P 2E1
792-2154
Crossroads Community
Church
Meets at Sardis Elementary School
office: 110-44488 S Sumas Road
Chilliwack V2R 5M3
824-1267
email: office@crossroadssardis.org
website:
www.crossroadssardis.org
Eden Mennonite Church
46551 Chilliwack Central Road
Chilliwack, BC
Phone: 604-792-6013
Email
edenchurch@shawbiz.ca
Evangelical
Missionary Church
9310 Williams Stret
Chilliwack V2P 5E7
792-4412
email: chwkemc@uniserve.com
First Ave Christian
Assembly
46510 First Avenue
Chilliwack V2P 1W9
792-0794
website:
www.firstave.org
First Avenue Church of
God
9210 Williams Street
Chilliwack V2P 5E5
792-8181
First Christian
Reformed Church
9800 McNaught Road
Chilliwack V2P 6G2
792-2517
email: office@chwkcrc.com
Free Reformed
Church
45471 Yale Road
Chilliwack V2R 1A9
795-2855
email: overduin@aebc.com
Glad Tidings Fellowship
46641 Chilliwack Central
Chilliwack V2P1K3
792-0694
website:
www.gladtidings.bc.ca
Greendale MB Church
6550 Sumas Prairie Road
Chilliwack V2R 4K1
823-6364
email: g_dalemb@shaw.ca
Harvest Community
Church
Meets at Watson Elementary
Keith & Carol Abrahams
824-4512
Heartland Fellowship 44488 South Sumas RD 110 Chilliwack V2R5M3 824-4040 website: www.heartlandchurch.ca
Mountain View Evangelical Free Church
Meets at Mount Slesse Middle School (corner of Watson and Tyson) 604-824-8027
email: mountainviewchurch@shaw.ca
Promontory Community Church Meeting at Promontory Heights Community
School
Mail: Box 2512 Sardis Station Main, Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 1A8 793-4149 email:
office@promontorychurch.org
website:
www.promontorychurch.org
St. Mary's Catholic Church 8909 Mary Street Chilliwack V2P 4J4 792-2764 email: nbalo@dowco.com
St. Paul's Lutheran 8871 School Street Chilliwack V2P 4L5 792-9577 email: stpaullcc@yahoo.com
Salvation Army Chilliwack Community Church
46420 Brooks Avenue Chilliwack V2P 1C5 792-0311 email:
sa.chwk@shaw.ca
website:
www.salvationarmyonline.com
Sardis Community Church
45625 S. Sumas Road Chilliwack V2R 4M7 858-7191 email:
sardiscc@telus.net
Vineyard Community Church
45873 Wellington Avenue Chilliwack V2P 2C8 793-1925 email:
chilvine@aebc.com
Community Halls
Atchelitz Farmers Institute Hall Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-3258 Notes: 6590 Lickman Road, Chilliwack, BC
Camp River Community Hall Contact: Jacquie McFee Phone: (604) 794-3850 Description: 50246 Camp River Road, Chilliwack,
BC Cheam Community Centre Contact: Office Phone: (604) 824-5250
Chilliwack Lions Hall Contact: Neil Rickaby Phone: (604) 795-5907
Chilliwack Senior Social Society Contact: Ian Carnegie Phone: (604) 824-4834
Columbia Valley Community Centre Contact: Diane Rose Phone: (604) 858-9774 E-Mail: info@columbia-valley.ca Website: http://www.columbia-valley.ca
Community Arts Council Contact: Arts Centre Office Phone: (604) 792-2069
Elks Club Contact: Bob Fraser Phone: (604) 792-7412
Evergreen Hall Contact: City of Chilliwack, Parks & Recreation Office Phone: (604) 793-2904 Fax: (604) 795-8443 E-Mail: parks@chilliwack.com Website: http://www.chilliwack.com/leisure/facilities/halls/evergreen.html
Masonic Hall Contact: Sig Huth Phone: (604) 795-5553 Description: Al Jesperson at (604) 795-5945 O.A.P.O. #173 - Sardis Community Halls Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-4066
Princess Armouries Contact: Karen Booth Phone: (604) 792-0315 E-Mail: num1@uniserve.com Phone 604-316-4459 Hall is available for rental to outside groups. Complete with large banquet area, kitchen, classrooms and shower facilities. Notes: Proceeds of rentals help support the Air Cadet and Navy League Cadet Corps.
Promontory Heights Community School Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-2999
Riding Club Hall Contact: Al Hunt Phone: (604) 792-3810
Ryder Lake Farmer's & Women's Institute Contact: Dalyn Sexsmith Phone: (604) 858-4156 Description: Secondary contact: Bea Mazurenko at 604-858-4511
School District #33 Facilities/Hall Contact: School District #33 Phone: (604) 795-2557
The Landing Sports Centre Contact: City of Chilliwack, Parks & Recreation Office Phone: (604) 793-2904 Fax: (604) 795-8443 E-Mail: parks@chilliwack.com Website: http://www.chilliwack.com/leisure/facilities/agri/agrec.html
Tzeachten Community Hall Contact: Glenda Campbell Phone: (604) 858-3888
Yarrow Community Hall Contact: Eileen Waslen Phone: (604) 823-6008
Community Supports
Family Places 45845 Wellington Ave 604-792-1613
Doorway Support For Single Moms 45625 South Sumas Rd, Sardis Community Church 604-858-5073
Crisis Line 1-877-820-74444
Enquiry BC 1-800-663-7867
Residential Tenancy Office 1-800-665-8779 www.rto.gov.bc.ca
BC Housing Management Commission 1-800-257-7756
BC Coalition of People With Disabilities 604-875-0188
BC Nurse Line 1-866-215-4700
Healthy Kids Program 1-866-866-0800
Pharmacare 1-800-663-7100
English As A Second Language (ESL) 604-793-7220
Seniors Supplement 1-877-815-2363
Child Tax Benefit 1-800-387-1193
Service Canada Centre 4860 Cheam Ave 604-792-1371
Revenue Canada www.cra.arc.gc.ca 1-800-267-6999
Medical Services Plan 1-800-663-7100
Legal Advocacy Office Ellen Boyes CCC 604-793-7204
Chilliwack Addictions and Prevention Services 45904 Victoria Ave 604-795-5994
Crafts
Chilliwack Floral Art Club
Crafts Contact: Jane Keding
Phone: 604-792-9297 Meets every 4th
Tuesday at 130pm (excluding July and August) at Evergreen Hall in the Slesse
Room.
Chilliwack Quilters Guild Crafts
Contact: Penny Siddons
Phone: (604) 858-3720
Chilliwack Spinners & Weavers Guild Crafts Contact: Betty Sheppard Phone: (604) 794-7805
Hometown Hobbies & Toys Crafts Contact: Pete & Diane Neufeld Phone: 604-824-7529
Piece Makers Quilting Guild Crafts Contact: Denise Vriend Phone: (604) 794-3797 or Phyllis Evanson at (604) 824-9976
Red Cross Creations Crafts Contact: Arlene Bramhall or Corry Keyes Phone: (604) 792-2343
Upper Fraser Valley Knitters Crafts Contact: Marlene Phone: (604) 792-3364 E-Mail: wovenflame@hotmail.com
Curling
Chilliwack Curling Club Contact: Bruce Renwick Phone: (604) 792-1572
Dance
Aberdeen School of Highland Dance Contact: Marnie Ring-Connolly Phone: (604) 793-2221
Ball Room and Latin Dancing Contact: Donna Phillips Phone: 604-316-0294
Capella Dance Academy Contact: Sarah Sturrus Phone: (604) 793-2221
Centre Stage Dance Studio Contact: Karen Mason-Albert Phone: (604) 792-9969
Chilliwack World Dance Group Contact: Leonne Beebe Phone: (604) 796-3382 E-Mail: leonne.beebe@ucfv.ca Description: Enjoy learning to dance exciting new "world dances", which combine familiar dance steps with current world and cultural music. This unique dance choreography provides an opportunity for people of different ages and dance-ability levels to dance together for "Fun, Friends and fitness, too!" We dance Thursday evenings from 7-9pm at the Chilliwack Arts Centre Banquet Hall. Our Easy Dancing Group (7-8) pm is easy paced - an ideal group to join if you/your family are new to dance movements or if you have past dance experience but prefer an easier pace. Seniors and families with supervised children are most welcome. Our More Dancing Group (8-9 pm) has more advanced dances and a faster pace - an ideal group to join if you have previous dance experience and are new to world dance. We also have a Demonstration Group for community events. In-class registration (drop-in rates available) Winter: Jan. 11-March 22; Spring 07; March 29-May 31. Come and join the Spirit of Chilliwack Active Communities movement!
Eclipse All Stars Contact: see website Phone: 604-798-8006 Website: http://www.eclipseallstars.com
Fleita Tutte School of Dance Contact: Kathy McGrath Phone: (604)-794-7430
FootSteps Dance Centre Contact: Kathi Gofers Phone: (604) 858-0808
Fraser Valley Horizon Club Contact: Peter Van DerMaden Phone: (604) 792-4566
Fusion Athletics (CECC) Contact: see website Phone: 778-991-6762 E-Mail: info@fusionathletics.ca Website: http://www.fusionathletics.ca Description: The other email address is cecc@shaw.ca and another website is www.ceccnonprofit.ca
Happy Tappers (Tap Dance) Contact: Beryl Wilson Phone: (604) 792-6696
Images Dance Studio Contact: Donna Kozak Phone: (604) 795-9890
Midnight Flames Line Dancers Contact: Sue Hunter Phone: (604) 858-0599 Fax: (604) 794-0014 Description: Texas Style Line Dancing Notes: All ages welcome
Project Dance Contact: Amanda Quinton - Owner/Director Phone: (604) 846-3262 E-Mail: projectdance@shaw.ca Website: http://www.projectdancechilliwack.com Description: Ages: 2 yrs to Adult. Classes Available: Jazz, Hip Hop, RAD Ballett, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Stage, Adult Classes and Boys Classes
Rhythm Reelers Square Dance Club Contact: Maggie and Ken Atkinson Phone: (604) 792-1110
Round Trippers Round Dance Club Contact: Les & Caroll Brekstad Phone: (604) 858-9523
Social & Latin Dance Club Contact: Donna Phillips Phone: (604) 858-4166
Stompin' Outlaws Linedancers Contact: Roy Allingham Phone: (604) 793-4358
Sunshine Squares Contact: Les & Caroll Brekstad Phone: (604) 858-9523
Emergency Food
Salvation Army Food Bank 45746 Yale Road by appt only Mon-Fri 9am to 4 pm 604 792-0001
Ruth & Naomi's Food Bank - Hours 6:30 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Saturday and 6 pm to 7 pm Sundays. To volunteer with Ruth and Naomi's you must be 19 years or older. Supported through donations. The Mission is located at 9302B Fletcher Street in Chilliwack. www.ruthandnaomi.com
Agassiz Food Bank 7069 Avenue 604-796-2585
Saturday Soup Kitchens (rotating between downtown churches)
Cookes Presbyterian 45825 Wellington 604-792-2154
Chilliwack United 45835 Spadina Ave 604-792-4634
St Thomas Anglican 46048 Gore Ave 604-792-8521
St Mary's Parish 8909 Mary St 604-792-2764
Christ Lutheran 9460 Charles St 604-795-3864
Emergency Shelter
Salvation Army Hostel 45746 Yale Rd 604-792-0001 Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm
Ann Davis Transition House 604-792-3116
Xohlemet Transition House 604-858-0468
Funeral Homes
Woodlawn Funeral Homes
www.woodlawnfh.ca
45865 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5
Golf
Aquadel Golf Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-6896
Cheam Golf Course Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-7991
Chilliwack Golf & Country Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 823-4544
Cultus Golf Park Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-9902
Kinkora Golf Course Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-8717
Meadowlands Golf & Country Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 792-2276
Mountain Brook Golf Course Contact: Office Phone: (604) 794-7788
Royalwood Golf & Country Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 823-4653
Tap-Ins Putting Course (Cultus Lake) Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-7888
The Falls Golf & Country Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 794-3300
Hockey
Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-6031 Fax: (604) 858-6015 E-Mail: CMHA2@telus.net Website: http://www.chilliwackminorhockey.com It is the Philosophy of Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association that all children who wish to learn the skill of hockey should have the opportunity to do so, within the limitations of available facilities, financial restrictions and available volunteer coaches. It is also the philosophy of CMHA to provide an environment in which these children can learn hockey skills, play at a level consistent with their aspirations, learn good sportsmanship and develop into young men and women that their parents and the community can be proud of.
Flickers & Friends Hockey Club Contact: Wayne Simpson Phone: (604) 792-9254
Green Light Adventures In-Line Hockey Contact: Dan Koenig Phone: (604) 858-6420 Fax: (604) 858-9806 E-Mail: danfkoenig@shaw.ca Website: http://www.greenlightadventures.com/
Jolly Miller Men's Rec Hockey Contact: Wayne Dueck Phone: (604) 858-7393 Fax: (604) 858-7393
Jolly Miller Roller Hockey League Contact: Wayne Dueck Phone: (604) 858-7393 Fax: (604)858-7393 Jolly Miller Senior's Hockey Hockey Contact: Jerry Ciochetti Phone: (604) 792-1224
Oldtimers Hockey League Contact: Ken McRoberts Phone: (604) 858-9406
Upper Fraser Valley League Hockey Contact: Walter Krahn Phone: (604) 824-4018
Women's Hockey Contact: Janice Balaskshin Phone: (604) 792-7797
Yarrow Hockey Group Contact: Dwayne Tibbets Phone: (604) 703-0996 Sunday morning Drop-In Hockey group
Jobs Jobs Jobs
Agriculture Jobs www.island.net/~awpb
Human Resources Job Bank http://jb-ge.hrdc.gc.ca
Independent work search toolkit. www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat
Agriculture Jobs www.agri-labourpool.com
Personnel Services www.chilliwackpersonnel.com
Job Mall www.jobshoppingmall.com
UCFV Jobs www.ucfv.ca/jobs/employment/onlineresources.htm
Job Site www.accessemployment.ca
Chilliwack Resource Centre 46010 Princess Ave. 604 702-9595
Chilliwack Employment Services 203 - 46167 Yale Rd. 604 702-4664
Sto:Lo Employment Services Bldg. 5, 7201 Vedder Rd. 604 847-3299
Career Tracks (15-30 yrs old) 300 - 45860 Cheam Ave. 604 847-3299
Community Futures (self employment) 7086 Pioneer Ave intake@shawlink.ca 604 796-0266
Music
B.C Registered Music
Teachers Association Contact:
Anya McRae Phone: (604) 847-0842
Website:
http://www.bcrmta.bc.ca Description:
The BCRMTA is an association of professional private music teachers. The
Chilliwack branch has been active since the mid-1940’s. Our teachers live and
teach in the communities of Chilliwack, Greendale, Hope, Promontory, Rosedale,
Ryder Lake, Sardis and Yarrow and have a wide range of experience, from the
seasoned teacher to those fairly new to the profession of teaching music. As of
July 2008 our membership stands at 22. Our teachers accept students of all ages
and offer lessons in piano, organ, percussion, violin, voice, trumpet, as well
as all Theoretical subjects.
Special branch events for our students include Canada Music Week Recital held at
the Chilliwack Arts Centre in November. Canadian music is featured exclusively.
Students who have achieved First Class Honors marks in examinations through-out
the year are recognized and bursaries are awarded to the students with the
highest marks in 4 different divisions. Participation in the Chilliwack Lions’
Club Music and Dance Festival in February and March. Three Spring Recitals in
the month of May: for Adults, Junior Students and Senior Students
Chilliwack & District Pipe Band Contact: Doug Bird Phone: (604) 795-7325 E-Mail: dbird1@telus.net Chilliwack Academy of Music Music Contact: Shaun Taylor, Principal Phone: (604) 792-0790 Fax: (604) 792-0731 E-Mail: admin@chwkacademyofmusic.org Website: http://www.chwkacademyofmusic.org Description: The Chilliwack Academy of Music has provided high quality music instruction for the Chilliwack community since 1979. Operating as a non-profit charitable society, the Academy has an enrolment of approximately 650 students from newborn through adult who are taught by highly trained and experienced faculty, and is a member of the B.C. Association of Community Music Schools. Expert private and group instruction is offered in orchestral instruments, piano, guitar, voice, music history, and music theory in a caring and supportive environment. Special programs include the Academy String Orchestra, Chilliwack Festival Chorus, Intergenerational Choir, Chilliwack Musical Theatre and custom designed early childhood music classes for newborn through 5 year olds called “Music Makers.” Chilliwack Community Band/Chwk Early Music Consort Music Contact: Dale Warr Phone: (604) 792-1504
Chilliwack German Canadian Club Choir Contact: Helga Kramer Phone: (604) 792-4388
Chilliwack Jazz Society Contact: Office Phone: (604) 795-3600
Chilliwack School of Performing Arts Contact: Office Phone: (604) 792-9469 E-Mail: csopa@shawbiz.ca Website: http://www.lifeisastage.ca Description: A non-profit organization that teaches singing, dancing and acting to children aged 5-18 yrs.located at 45898 Victoria Avenue in Chilliwack.
Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Contact: Don Preston Phone: (604) 792-9107 Fax: (604) 792-7356 E-Mail: prestond@shaw.ca Website: http://www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=740
Fraser Valley Youth Pipe Band Contact: Angie McDermid Phone: (604) 858-5215 Website: http://www.fvypb.org Fraser Valley Youth Pipe Band Music Contact: Heather Clarke Phone: (604) 823-6608 Website: http://www.fvypb.org
Green Heart Chorus of Sweet Adelines Contact: Eva Lock Phone: (604) 793-9124
Mini-Musik Studios
Contact: Mrs. Trish Nichols
Phone: (604) 793-4327
E-Mail:
minimusik@hotmail.com
Notes: Address:
#104A - 8645 Young Road Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 4P3
Music for Young Children Contact: info line Phone: (604) 858-9666
Rainbow Men of Harmony Barbershop Chorus Contact: Barry Birtch Phone: (604) 792-1442
Painting and Drawing
Chilliwack Artists Association Contact: Daryl Ball Phone: (604) 792-6419 E-Mail: daryl@darylsphoto.ca Website: http://www.chilliwackartists.ca Description: The Chilliwack Artists Association is a not for profit organization of local artists working and playing together in an effort to encourage the appreciation of Art in all forms. Notes: Artwork is shown periodically at City Hall and/or the Artists' Gallery at the Chilliwack Arts Centre.
Golden Palette Club Contact: Evelyn Rouseau Phone: (604) 858-8606
Monday Painters Contact: Isa Taylor Phone: (604) 796-2470
Real Estate
Real Estate Council of BC www.recbc.ca/
Homeowner Protection www.hpo.bc.ca/
Urban Development www.udi.bc.ca/
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) www.bcrea.bc.ca/
Canada Mortgage & Housing www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/index.cfm
Commercial Property www.clslink.ca/clslink/
Seniors
BC Seniors Games Seniors Contact: Helen Dejean Phone: (604) 824-7963
Columbia Valley Regional Contact: Ken Teschke Phone: (604) 858-9774
Cultus Lake OAPO #164 Contact: Edie Phone: 604-858-6770
Kiwanis Golden K Contact: Delphin Benjamin Phone: 604-793-0459
Probus Club of Mount Cheam Contact: Madaline Stewart Phone: 604-858-7370
Seniors Unlimited Contact: Bill Hardie Phone: 604-858-4237
Yarrow Seniors Citizens Society Contact: Marie Rehsler Phone: 604-823-4325
Sports
Baseball
Wednesday Night Two Pitch Contact: Bob Barrett Phone: (604) 824-0683
Chilliwack Ladies Slo-Pitch Contact: Kathy Apps Phone: (604) 824-1556
Chilliwack Men's Slo-Pitch Contact: Denis Robertson Phone: (604) 795-3238
Chilliwack Minor Baseball Association Contact: Glen Trojanoski Phone: (604) 858-7757 E-Mail: eileen.t@telus.net Website: http://www.chilliwackminorbaseball.com
Chilliwack Minor Fastpitch Association Contact: www.chilliwackminorfastpitch.com Phone: website E-Mail: chilliwackminorfastpitch@telus.net
Chilliwack Orthodox Softball League Contact: Trevor Carne Phone: (604) 858-8538
Chilliwack Seniors Slo Pitch Contact: John Bryan Phone: (604) 824-0593
Chilliwack Softball Association Contact: Ron Wedel Phone: (604) 823-4641
Chilliwack Two Pitch League Contact: Scott Borle Phone: (604)796-0779
Jolly Miller Slo-Pitch League Contact: Chris Parr Phone: (604) 858-7468 E-Mail: tamski19@hotmail.com Website: http://www.TheJollyMillerSlo-PitchLeague.com Notes: To submit game scores please submit to tamski19@hotmail.com or visit the website.
Ladies Softball Association Contact: Ron Wedel Phone: (604) 823-4641
Wildlife Slo-Pitch Contact: www.wildlifeslopitch.ca Phone: website E-Mail: info@wildlifeslopitch.ca Website: http://www.wildlifeslopitch.ca/ Description: Each team must have a minimum of 3 girls on the field when fielding 8 or 9 players. If using 10 players, there must be at least 4 girls on the field. Maximum of 16 players per team per game. Maximum of 10 men per team, no maximum for girls. Minimum age for players is 19. Notes: League play starts the beginning of April and ends in mid-July. We have a mid-season Tournament in June and a year-end Tournament the last weekend in July. League games are played Wednesday nights only until the 3rd week of June. Starting the last Monday in June, games are played on Monday and Wednesday nights.
Martial Arts
Chilliwack Central Karate Club Contact: Dan Nicholson Phone: 604-845-8845 E-Mail: danthekarateman@hotmail.com Description: Our Kid's programs are uniquely designed to be fun and exciting, while instilling confidence and self-discipline to children of all ages. Our Adult programs can help you achieve your fitness goeas, relieve stress, and make new friends, all while developing self-defense skills and a love of the martial arts. Notes: We are located at Chilliwack Elementary School, on Young Road. Our programs run year round, and new students are always welcome. Call anytime for more information!
Chilliwack Chito-Ryu Karate Club Contact: Paul Dagilis Phone: (604)793-4849
Family Fitness Martial Arts Contact: Joe Robertson Phone: 604-858-8887 Website: http://www.familyfitnessmartialarts.ca Description: Karate and Fitness club located on Vedder Road (in the building formerly known as The Foresters Hall). We have been serving the community for nealy 10 years. Our club is family oriented with a very flexible training schedule. We believe in personal growth through physical and mental training.
Revolution Mixed Martial Arts Gym Contact: Racheal T / Brian G. Phone: 604-795-2972 E-Mail: chilliwack@revolutionfightteam.com Description: Located at #102-8030 Enterprise Drive, Chilliwack BC, teaches Boxing, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing and MMA to beginners and families, advanced practitioner all the way up to competing amateurs and professionals.
Sho bu Kai Martial Arts Contact: Troy Metzler Phone: (604) 858-7700 Sho Bu Kai Karate Martial Arts Contact: Kelly Neufeld Phone: 604-819-7255 E-Mail: shobukai@telus.blackberry.net Description: A youth after school program is also available please contact the club at the above number for more information.
Taoist Tai Chi Society of
Canada Contact: Chilliwack
Branch Phone: (604) 795-4040
Description: The Chilliwack branch of
the Taoist Tai Chi Society had it beginning at the YMCA in the fall of 1990. In
the capable hands of Etta Richmond, it held it's first meeting as a satellite of
the Surrey branch in March of 1991. We started with approximately thirty members
and two dedicated volunteer instructors who drove from Surrey every Saturday for
three years to get it established. Since then, because one of the benefits is
improvement of balance, we can say that we have added hundreds of “upright
Citizens” to the population. Our branch now has a core of about ninety regular
members, nine accredited instructors and several apprentices. We instruct
beginners’ classes twice a year – in the Spring and the Fall. The club is open
at various times, 7 days a week.
Our central location is on Yale Rd. We also have satellite classes around the
area including Agassiz and Yarrow. Because our dedicated staff is voluntary we
can fulfill our goal of making the health giving benefits of Taoist Tai Chi
affordable and available to everyone. We would be pleased to give you more
information on how you can help improve your health through Tai Chi. Our
instructors would also be pleased to give presentations and demonstrations. Give
us a call, you are always welcome. Notes:
Located at 45787 Yale Rd, Chilliwack BC, V2P 2N5
Tesshinkan Ryukyu Bunka Kai Kan Contact: Donald E. Shapland Phone: 604-858-3744 E-Mail: kobudogu@shaw.ca Website: http://www.ryukyukobudotesshinkan.org Description: We teach Shorinryu Traditional Karate and Ryukyu Kobudo, Japanese Language, Shodo, (Japanese calligraphy) Iaido, (Japanese Swordsmanship) JuJutsu, and self defense suitable for law enforcement. We are located in the previous Basketball Academy at 45750 Alder Ave. in Sardis. Ryukyu Kobudo Tesshinkan www.ryukyukobudotesshinkan.org
Valley Shidokan Karate Contact: Don Sharp Phone: (604) 858-2807 E-Mail: donsharp@valleyshidokan.com Website: http://www.valleyshidokan.com Description: Fitness and personal development through martial arts training.
Assorted Sports
Cheam Whiskey Jacks Snowmobile Club Contact: John LeJune Phone: (604) 796-3279
Chilliwack Chito-Ryu Karate Club Contact: Paul Dagilis Phone: (604) 793-4849
Chilliwack Dragon Boat Society Contact: Kathy Preuss Phone: (604) 792-9336
Chilliwack Horseshoe Club
Contact: Oscar Hoyseth
Phone: (604) 847-0434
Description: Alternate Contact:
Oscar Hoyseth, Vice President at 604-703-1401 Mailing Address: 6447 Tyson Road
Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 1W5
**Horseshoe pitching each Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Chilliwack Lawn Bowling Society Contact: Betty/Bill Fergusson Phone: (604) 824-1199
Chilliwack Tennis Club Contact: Daven Atma Phone: 604-858-7404 E-Mail: datma@shaw.ca Description: Outdoor Drop-in Tennis Club, currently meeting at Watson-Glen and/or Portage Park on Tuesday evenings. Please call the above numbersfor more information. Notes: You may also contact Gudrun Anderson @ 604-794-7515 or email her at gudrunanderson@shaw.ca
Chilliwack Triathlon Club Contact: www.chilliwacktriclub.ca Phone: website E-Mail: president@chilliwacktriclub.ca Website: http://www.chilliwacktriclub.ca
Chilliwack Ultimate League Contact: Iain & April Gardner Phone: (604) 792-9591 E-Mail: iain_april@telus.net Website: http://chilliwack.bcdss.bc.ca/Welcome.html
Ladies Volleyball Contact: Heather Meikle Phone: (604) 824-0369
Ladies Volleyball League Contact: Trudy Hall Phone: (604) 858-6288
Mt. Cheam Cycling Club Contact: Dan Douglas Phone: (604) 795-BIKE
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities Contact: Daphne Clegg Phone: (604) 858-2149
Sho bu Kai Contact: Troy Metzler Phone: (604) 858-7700
Special Olympics - Chilliwack Contact: Jacque Lemieux Phone: 604-858-5013
St. Mary's Badminton Club - Adult Contact: St. Mary's Parish Phone: (604) 792-2764
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada Contact: Chilliwack Branch Phone: (604) 795-4040 Description: The Chilliwack branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society had it beginning at the YMCA in the fall of 1990. In the capable hands of Etta Richmond, it held it's first meeting as a satellite of the Surrey branch in March of 1991. We started with approximately thirty members and two dedicated volunteer instructors who drove from Surrey every Saturday for three years to get it established. Since then, because one of the benefits is improvement of balance, we can say that we have added hundreds of “upright Citizens” to the population. Our branch now has a core of about ninety regular members, nine accredited instructors and several apprentices. We instruct beginners’ classes twice a year – in the Spring and the Fall. The club is open at various times, 7 days a week. Our central location is on Yale Rd. We also have satellite classes around the area including Agassiz and Yarrow. Because our dedicated staff is voluntary we can fulfill our goal of making the health giving benefits of Taoist Tai Chi affordable and available to everyone. We would be pleased to give you more information on how you can help improve your health through Tai Chi. Our instructors would also be pleased to give presentations and demonstrations. Give us a call, you are always welcome. Notes: Located at 45787 Yale Rd, Chilliwack BC, V2P 2N5
The Chilliwack Rugby Club Contact: Morgan Andreassen Phone: (604) 814-5056 E-Mail: info@chilliwackrugby.com Website: http://www.chilliwackrugby.com Adult and youth
Tukon Judo Club Contact: Steve Plalin Phone: (604) 795-0332 For youth and adults.
Unsworth Badminton Club Contact: Faye Wedel Phone: (604) 823-4641
Women's Badminton Contact: Anne Russell Phone: (604) 795-2826 Woodside Riding School Other Sports Contact: Heather O'Grady Phone: 604-858-7338
Outdoor Sports
Canadian Power & Sailing Squadron Contact: Bruce Matheson Phone: (604) 824-8616
Chilliwack Center of Excellence Kayak Club Contact: Shonnet Allen Phone: (604) 858-0877
Chilliwack Hiking Club
Contact: www.HikeChilliwack.com
Phone: website
E-Mail:
news@hikechilliwack.com
Website:
http://www.HikeChilliwack.com Description:
A hiking club offering day hikes for people of all ages and fitness levels
throughout the Fraser Valley including Chilliwack & the Vancouver region. Also
offers hiking trail descriptions, maps, hiking photos, outdoor resources and
member profiles. Sign up for the free email newsletter on the website to receive
regular upcoming hike notifications. Website:
http://www.HikeChilliwack.com
Email: news@hikechilliwack.com
Contact: Brent Purves
Chilliwack River Rafting
Contact: Russ Brown
Phone: (604) 824-0334
Cultus Lake Sailing Club Contact: Christine Masson Phone: (604) 858-8678
Ducks Unlimited Contact: Henry Kozler Phone: (604) 792-4318
Field Naturalist Club Contact: Denis Knopp Phone: (604) 858-5141
Fish and Game Club of Chilliwack Contact: Chris Dodd Phone: 604-795-3665 E-Mail: cfgpa@shaw.ca Website: http://www.chilliwackfishandgame.com Description: Established in 1936, the club facilities are located on 27 acres within the scenic Chilliwack River Valley, The club's facilities include a clubhouse, covered rifle range, trap ranges, archery range, indoor pistol range. Notes: Chilliwack Fish & Game Protective Assn 48685 Chilliwack Lake Rd, Chilliwack BC, V4Z1A6
Fish and Wildlife Branch Contact: office Phone: (604) 795-8422
Fraser Valley Rowing Club Contact: Liz Chisholm Phone: (604) 824-9190
Fraser Valley Salmon Society Contact: Chris Gadsden Phone: (604) 823-4637 Description: Alternate Contact Person: Fred Helmer at 604-858-7344
Mt. Cheam Volkssport Club Outdoor Contact: Vicki Mathieu Phone: (604) 858-1819
Outdoor Club of Chilliwack Contact: Gary Baker Phone: (604) 858-4928 Website: http://www.chilliwackoutdoorclub.com Description: A Valley too beautiful to ignore!... With its rugged mountains, raging streams, and quiet country roads, the upper Fraser Valley offers unparallelled opportunities for enjoyment of nature and invigorating exercise in the outdoors. Notes: The Outdoor Club is a group of men & women of different ages & levels of ability. We invite you to join us in experiencing our natural environment.
Paddle Performance Kayak School Contact: Saski Vanmourik Phone: (604) 793-3501 E-Mail: info@paddleperformance.com Website: http://paddleperformance.com
Valley Power & Sail Squadron Contact: Al Collier Phone: (604) 824-1983 Description: "Volunteers teaching safe boating" We serve the Hope, Agassiz, Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Mission areas. Boating classes are available.
Soccer
Chilliwack FC Soccer Contact: Fred Willmets Phone: (604) 858-6656
Chilliwack Men's Rec Soccer Contact: Kris Reddemen Phone: (604) 824-0122 Website: http://www.chwksoccer.com
Chilliwack Youth Soccer Association Contact: see website Phone: see website Fax: (604) 858-9750 E-Mail: cysa@chilliwackyouthsoccer.com Website: http://www.chilliwackyouthsoccer.com Description: Youth Soccer (ages 4-19 boys & girls) Notes: Yearly Registrations in May & June Duke's
Shooters - Metro Women's Soccer Contact: Kelly Willmets Phone: (604) 795-4244
Green Light Adventures Over 40 Co-Ed Contact: Thomas Bruckbauer Phone: (604) 858-2140
Greg's Classics - Metro Women's Soccer Contact: Wilma Kliever Phone: (604) 792-8707
Valley Shooters Metro Ladies Soccer Contact: Lil Duffey Phone: (604) 795-7036
Swimming
Spartan Swim Club Contact: Office Phone: (604) 858-SWIM Website: http://www.spartanswimclub.com
Stingrays Summer Swim Club Contact: Info line Phone: (604) 858-9894 Website: http://www.bcssa.bc.ca/fv/cwk
Support Groups
Chilliwack Bereavement
Support Contact: Mary Jean
Buchannan Phone: 604-792-5436
Website:
http://www.members.shaw.ca/chilliwackbereavement/ The death of a loved one
is a very traumatic experience and the need for moral support and understanding
from someone who has experienced similar circumstances is a great help.
Recognizing this, Chilliwack Bereavement Support offers a variety of programs to
help you during this difficult time. Notes:
The BC Bereavement Helpline is also available for resources.
www.bcbearevementhelpline.com
Please call toll free 1-877-779-2223 Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Chilliwack Optimist Club Contact: Samantha Mohan Phone: (604) 703-0095 E-Mail: sam.mohan@fvhr.org Website: http://www.abbotsford.net/optimist/Chilliwack.htm Description: The Chilliwack Optimist Club is a service club focused on the youths of our community. We assist in providing financial and practical support to youths and their families. Some of the programs we support and contribute to include: Just Say No Club, Special Needs Bike via "Pedal Sport", Pacific Riding for the Disabled, 4-PEERS Youth Prevention Program, D.A.R.E. Program, Dry Grad, and many more. Notes: Chilliwack Optimists meet on the 1st Saturday of each month in the Homestead Room at the Royal Hotel at 10:00am. They also meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:15pm at varying locations. Please call Samantha Mohan @ (604) 703-0095 for details.
Chilliwack Seniors Peer Counselling Contact: Pam Wilson Phone: (604) 792-9095
Living With Cancer Support Group Contact: Team Leader Phone: (604) 824-1404 Description: Meets first Wednesday every month at 7:00 pm at the Rhombus Hotel.
Theatre
Chilliwack Players Guild
Theatre Contact: Chilliwack
Arts Centre Phone: (604) 792-2069
E-Mail:
info@playersguild.ca
Website:
http://playersguild.ca
Description: The Players Guild is part
of a Chilliwack community theatre tradition that spans more than forty years,
and we're proud to have been the resident theatre company at the Chilliwack Arts
Centre since 1985. We're take an active part in the community, and we're
longtime members of the Chilliwack Community Arts Council as well as Theatre BC.
We've won numerous awards, most recently at the 2007 provincial Mainstage
festival for our acclaimed production of "Proof".
Our all-volunteer membership is made up of local residents who are interested in
theatre -- on stage as well as behind the scenes. If you have a desire to "tread
the boards", or if your interest lies in helping out with costumes, makeup, set
painting, ushering, or any of the many opportunities involved in a production,
you are more than welcome. A monthly newsletter keeps members informed of
upcoming productions, workshops, social events, and general meetings. Whether
you're someone who's just curious or a lifelong theatre enthusiast -- come and
join us!
For more information, you can contact us at info@playersguild.ca or just join us
at one of our meetings. Please visit our website at http://playersguild.ca for
dates and times.
UCFV Drama Dept. Contact:
Box Office Phone: (604) 795-2814
Contact: Ian Fenwick
Phone: (604) 795-2838
Seniors Centres
Chilliwack Seniors Recreation Centre 9400
College Street, Chilliwack Phone: (604) 792-4549
Activities include: Bingo, Duplicate Bridge, Carpet Bowling, Whist, Crib, Tai
chi, Table Tennis, Line Dancing, Pool, Shuffleboard and Curling Games and Pot
Luck Dinners.
Coffee and light lunches are available.
Old Age Pensioners
Organization #173 5725 Tyson Road, Sardis Phone: (604) 858-4066
Activities include: Paper Tolle, Bingo, Carpet Bowling, Whist, Line Dancing,
Floor ShuffleBoard, Darts, Cards, Rummoli, Ham Radio and Pot Luck Dinners.
Seniors Veteran Society
9233 Main Street, Chilliwack Phone: (604) 792-5850
Activities include: Carpet Bowling and Bingo.
Cultus Lakers - O.A.P. #164
Cultus Lake Community Centre Phone: (604) 858-7504
Activities include: Line Dancing, Exercise Classes, Card Games and Pot Luck
Dinners.
Royal Canadian Legion -
Branch 280 5661 Vedder Road, Sardis Phone: (604) 858-3600
Activities include: Seniors Wednesday. Drop in for Cards, Darts and Pool.
Evergreen Seniors Carpet Bowlers Mondays and Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am in the Cheam Room at Evergreen Hall. This group runs from September to June. For more information please call Eric Schier at Phone: (604) 795-9883.
Seniors Groups
B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization - Cultus Lake
Ethylmary Knight (604) 858-7504
B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization - Sardis
Hall (604) 858-4066
Chilliwack and District Seniors Resources Society
cdsrs@shawbiz.ca
Office (604) 793-9979 Fax (604) 793-9966
Chilliwack Seniors Recreation Centre Society
Hall (604) 792-4549
Chilliwack Seniors Soccer Club
windcheater@shaw.ca
Irnie Tribe (604) 824-1720
Chilliwack Seniors Social Society
Joe Tell (604) 793-9765
Chilliwack Senior Veteran's Society
Info Line (604) 792-5850
Columbia Valley Senior Assn.
Anna Ehro Phone:(604)858-3594
Duplicate Bridge Club
Robert Percher (604) 792-4389
Elder College
Pat Clarke - (604)702-2611
Evergreen Seniors Carpet Bowlers
Eric Schier (604) 795-9883
Federal Superannuates
Office Phone: (604) 795-6011
Golden Age Entertainment Club of Chilliwack
Jack Dyck (604) 792-6603
Kiwanis Golden K
Dave Stellard (604) 858-0365
Mt. Cheam Seniors Citizen Association
May Armstrong (604) 794-7367
Salvation Army Rainbow Country Seniors
Esther Price (604) 792-0311
Seniors Unlimited
Kathleen Ludlum (604) 858-6994
St. Thomas Seniors
Ron Duke (604) 792-3290
Yarrow Senior Citizens Society
Peter Friesen (604) 823-6067
Seniors Resource Society
Phone:
604-793-9979 Fax: 604-793-9966
Contacts: Lynda Hayden, Executive
Director Al Hunt, President. The Society is a non-profit organization formed to
establish and run programs and services for the Seniors in the Chilliwack areas.
Programs & Services Offered
Seniors' Information & Referral Centre
Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Volunteers help Seniors find the service or program needed to maintain a
healthy, independent life style. These may include housing, transportation,
social or recreational programs.
Bus Tours
Provides bus tours for members of the Chilliwack & District Senior Resources
Society. For information on upcoming bus tours,
click here.
Brisk Fit
A great way to get fit with the professionally trained instructors from the
YMCA. Open to those 55 and over, held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 to 9:45 am.
Equipment Registry
This service links people who have rehabilitation equipment they wish to sell
with others who wish to acquire this equipment.
Housing Registry
Offers updated information on all rental apartments in Chilliwack suitable for
Seniors, including low rental complexes and care facilities.
Seniors Repair Service
Low cost minor house repairs and maintenance for Seniors and disabled persons on
fixed incomes. The senior repair service does not do any work on stratas or
apartments.
Assistance With Income Tax
Preparation
Trained volunteers are available from February to April to assist low income
seniors with tax preparation..
Stride Inside - Mall Walking
Program
Cottonwood Mall: Monday to Saturday, 7:30 - 9:30 am.
Volunteer Grocery Shopping
Program
Available on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 11:30am for those seniors who cannot
grocery shop for themselves. Phone: (604) 795-3727
Weekly Badminton & Table
Tennis
Badminton is open to those 50 years and over and is held every Wednesday from
1:30 - 3:00 pm at the Evergreen Hall.
Volunteering Opportunities
Youth Against Violence Line Youth Against Violence line provides 24-hour, multilingual assistance 7-days a week to young people throughout BC with an anonymous and confidential way to report, and prevent, crimes involving youth, bullying, peer pressure, intimidation or threats by a person or a gang, or any other violence-related issues. Calls are directly answered by a trained staff member. Funded by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Collect calls are accepted www.youthagainstviolenceline.com (Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General)
Community Drivers Community Drivers is a car service staffed by volunteer drivers using their own vehicles to transport people to medical and therapy appointments, locally and long distance. Service is offered Monday through Friday. 48 hours advance notice is required. A km fee is charged. (Chilliwack Community Services) www.comserv.bc.ca
Mennonite Central Committee BC (MCC BC) Mennonite Central Committee is a retail sales and customer service program that provides work experience in a second hand clothing store. Must be 15 years of age or older. Hours are 9:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. www.mccemployment.bc.ca
Chilliwack Lady Lions Raises funds to put back into the community and donates money to projects and people in the community. Nonprofit organization. Meetings held monthly. Address: PO Box 431 Chilliwack , BC V2P 6J4 Phone: 604-858-3389
Chilliwack Lions Club The Chilliwack Lions Club provides financial support to the BC Society of crippled children, who in turn supply the Easter Seal Buses throughout the province, the White Cane Club, and many one-on-one community projects. Hall available for rent. Meeting held monthly. Nonprofit organization. http://chilliwacklionsca.lionwap.org
Taoist Tai Chi Society Chilliwack Branch (Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada) The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a volunteer-run registered charity. Their aims and objectives are: To make Taoist Tai Chi available to all; To promote the health-improving qualities of Taoist Tai Chi; To promote cultural exchange; To help others. A $20 non-refundable registration fee is payable when you first join the Society. Registration for new beginners are every September and February. Special rates apply for Seniors, youth and students. Please see website for more information on monthly dues and schedule of class times. Classes are held in the TEKSmed Center. www.taoist.bc.ca/chilliwack
The Chilliwack Hospital Auxilary provides daily service to help ease the comfort of patients, e.g. hospital cart, magazine case. Also opertates baby display case and the thrift store at 9236 Main Street (604-793-9222).
Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children provides hearing assistance for any child up to the age 18 from low-income families. The fund is to provide services and financial assistance when it is not available through any other sources or where a parents are not a financial capacity to be able to provide these services from regular income. Provides hearing and auditory assistance, A non-profit organization. 604-824-5517
Cultus Lake OAPA is an organization open to persons interested in promoting matters pertaining to their welfare and social activities. Provides donations and charity work for various organizations. General meetings are held once a month. Anyone over the age of 50 can become a member. 604-858-8965 Ken Pierson (Pres)
Junior Hospital Volunteers offers an opportunity for youth ages 14 and older to volunteer in the hospital. Runs from October to May. Call Elly Froese 604-792-1942
Chilliwack Museum The Chilliwack Museum is open Mon-Fri 9:00-4:30 Offers school programs Sept-April $40/class - book in advance www.chilliwack.museum.bc.ca/cm
Chilliwack Search and Rescue The Chilliwack Search and Rescue (CSAR) helps those in need who find themselves in trouble (in mountainous, wilderness terrain, swift water, etc.). It is a volunteer organization working under the direction of the RCMP, the Provincial Emergency Program and in coordination with the Chilliwack Fire Department, Emergency Health Services and the Coroner. www.chilliwacksar.org
BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA) BCSPCA works to prevent cruelty to animals, and promotes their welfare. Provides emergency services to sick and injured animals, and low-cost spaying, neutering, and vaccination for dogs and cats. Investigates reports of alleged neglect or cruelty to animals. Develops and promotes teaching materials, resources, and programs relating to the humane treatment, care of, and responsibility to animals, their lifestyles, and habitats. Animal shelters (listed below) provide refuge for lost and unwanted animals, a means for the quick return of lost animals, adoption of animals into new homes, and euthanasia if necessary. Call local shelters for volunteer opportunities. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. www.spca.bc.ca
Promontory Heights Elementary Community School Association (PHECSA) PHECSA is a non profit organization formed to identify and link community needs and to provide for participation of all community residents in social, educational, and recreational activities. Ongoing programs and services are offered daily within the Promontory Heights Elementary Community School's facilities. A partnership between School District #33, the City of Chilliwack and PHECSA. Funding sources include City of Chilliwack, the Province of BC and the Government of Canada. www.phecsa.ca
Kids Korner (Promontory Heights Elementary Community School Association (PHECSA)) PHECSA offers a variety of programs for children from 0 to 5 years of age. Kids Korner includes: Ballet; Tiny Chefs; Indoor Soccer; Busy Bees Crafts and Coffee; and Music Makers Preschool. Please see their website for class dates, times and registration information. www.phecsa.ca
Helping Children (Fraser Valley Shrine Club) The Shrine Club is a brotherhood of men. Meetings held monthly. Non-profit organization. Helping children with special needs, primarily bone and burn problems. There is no cost. 604-795-7371
Crisis Line - (Emergency Services) The Crisis Line offers a telephone support service for people in distress providing an opportunity to dicuss personal problems. Trained and supervised volunteers assist callers in alleviating their crisis by listening, supporting and not making judgements. 1-877-820-7444
Youth Zone (Promontory Heights Elementary Community School Association (PHECSA)) PHECSA offers a variety of programs from September to June for Youths ages 11-18. During the summer, they offer summer camps. The programs offered under Youth Zone include: Promontory Youth Night; Youth Crew; Turbo Kick; Babysitter's Training Course; Foodsafe; and Superhost Fundamentals. Please visit their website for detailed program information including dates, times and registration information. www.phecsa.ca
Heart and Stoke Foundation of BC and Yukon The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon is a volunteer non-profit organization primarily dedicated to scientific cardiovascular research and increasing recognition of heart and stroke disease through educational programs. Office hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. www.heartandstroke.ca
Ann Davis Transition Society Provides support services to people in
Chilliwack who have been victims of violence. The
Chilliwack Mt Cheam Children's Lions assist children with a variety of needs. Please
submit written requests. Address: Box 316
Chilliwack , BC V2P 6J1
Red Cross Medical Equipment Rentals - Red Cross Society (Chilliwack Branch) Offers sickroom equipment including
hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, commodes and crutches. Equipment on free
loan up to 3 months for home use. A prescription from a doctor or other
professionals is required for equipment to assist patient mobility. Open 9 am to
12 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Address: 9290 Mary Street
Chilliwack , BC V2P 6J1 Phone: 604-792-2343 Fax: 604-792-2783
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre The Fraser Valley Child Development Centre provides services to special needs children from birth to school entry, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, family services, and child and family therapy. Offers the Infant Development Program for children from birth to three years of age who are at risk for, or who already have a developmental delay. Also provides a program for children with autism. The Abbotsford and Chilliwack offices offer the Supported Child Care Program, which provides support so that children with special needs can access typical child care settings. In addition, provides occupational therapy and physiotherapy to school-age children through contracts with the local school boards. Serves Abbotsford, Boston Bar, Chilliwack, Hope, Mission, and communities in between. www.fvcdc.org
Thrift Store
(Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) The Thrift Store proceeds from the sale of
used clothing and household items help the needy at home and worldwide. Open
Mon-Fri 9:30-5:00, Sat. 10:00-4:00 Located at 45776 Kipp Avenue, Chilliwack
Address: 45776 Kipp Avenue
Chilliwack , BC V2P 1Y4 Phone: 604-792-3731
Between Generations (Big Brothers and Big Sisters Upper Fraser Valley) Big Brothers and Big Sisters offer a "Between Generations" mentoring program that matches children with older adults (55 and over) in order to form mentoring relationships, within a school setting. This program attempts to break down barriers between children and seniors in a mutually beneficial way. The students are between 6 and 12 years of age. The time commitment is one school year for one hour per week. Activities include anything from sports, to games, drawing or arts and crafts. www.bigbrothersandbigsisters.ca
The Canadian Red Cross Society - (Chilliwack Branch) offers sickroom equipment loan services; accepts relief work for disaster victims, both international and domestic. Open 9 am to 3:00pm Tuesday and 1:00pm - 3:00pm Wednesday Address: 9290 Mary Street, Chilliwack , BC V2P 6J1 Phone: 604-792-2343 Fax: 604-792-2783
Atchelitz Women's Insitute - Branch of BC Women's Institute open to women of all ages. Meet every second Wednesday of the month. Activities include Socializing, education, speakers, fundraising for various community charities. Our motto is For Home and Country. Meeting at the Atchelitz Hall at 5690 Lickman Road.Meeting Place 5690 Lickman Road Chilliwack , BC Phone: 604-858-5577 Fax: 604-858-9053
Kimiwanis Club - Helps fundraise to support community projects such as Family Place, TLC Daycare, Bicycle Safety and Cancer Drive. A nonprofit organization. Address: PO Box 104 Chilliwack , BC V2P 6H7 Phone: 604-702-4614
St.
John Ambulance Brigade (St. John Ambulance) The St. John Ambulance
Brigade offers a group of volunteers to provide free first aid services at
several community events. Training hours and meeting hours are on weekends. Must
be 18 years or older to become a volunteer. 202-45928 Hocking Avenue
Chilliwack , BC Phone: 604-792-1338 Fax: 604-792-1280 E-mail:
chilliwack@sja.bc.ca
www.sja.bc.ca
Steller Jay Lions The Steller Jay Lions provide donations to charities, help families in need through Christmas raffles, help RCMP youth programs and more. Meetings held twice monthly. http://STELLERJAYBC.lionwap.org
Sports and Activities (Chilliwack and District Senior Resources Society (CDSRS) The sports and activities available for members of the CDSRS include: Bocce Ball, Badminton, Ping Pong, Pickleball, Floor Curling, Carpet Bowling, Brisk Fit. Call 604-793-9979 for more information about times and location. ---- Bus Tours: We have purchased a new 16-passenger bus and are in the process of planning and organizing many day trips and excursions all year round. Prices are reasonable and vary depending on destination and durations of trip. Please call Ina for more information at 604-793-9979 The CDSRS (located in the Evergreen Hall) serves seniors 55 years and over by providing information and referral, equipment and housing registries, home repair services, recreational activities, income tax preparation for low-income seniors, blood pressure clinics, a volunteer shopping program, garden plots, and a mall walking program. Also has an Adult Day Centre Program for seniors living alone or residing with caregivers, who would like a day of social activity. Office hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. www.gov.chilliwack.bc.ca
Chilliwack Society for Community Living Chilliwack Society for Community Living provides support and services to people with developmental disabilities. Hours are from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 12:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.www.chwkscl.org
Chilliwack Community Policing Services - provides programs with the police and community working together to better address the concerns of the public to ensure a safer community. Hours 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursdays and 10 am to 3 pm Fridays. Address: 45877 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2C8 Phone: 604-393-3000 Fax: 604-393-3032
Volunteer Chilliwack recruits volunteers on behalf of a variety of community organizations. Acts as a resource and consultant to volunteer organizations. Provides assistance in development and training. www.comserv.bc.ca
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Upper Fraser Valley (Big Brother Big Sisters) Big Brothers Big Sisters Upper Fraser Valley provides children aged 6 - 18 years with the friendship and encouragement of positive adult mentors. By providing friendship and support to children through a number of mentoring programs along with constructive activities, children are helped to reach their full potential and grow into responsible, productive adults. Programs offered include: Big Brothers or Big Sisters; In-school Mentoring; After School Mentoring; Big Bunch; Teen Mentoring; and Between Generations. See website for more information. www.bigbrothersandbigsisters.ca
Chilliwack Community Services Chilliwack Community Services is an independent local charity providing caring community services to help people make positive change in their lives. CCS operates out of five locations in Chilliwack and Sardis. Staff and volunteers work side by side to deliver programs that include a wide range of family support, early childhood development, youth, employment and other community services. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 4:30pm. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4pm. www.comserv.bc.ca
Central Gateway for Families (Chilliwack Community Services) A new family learning and support center at Central Elementary Community School for families living downtown. The Family Literacy Program is a free program, operating three days a week and offers adult upgrading and job readiness for parents, preschool for 3 and 4 year olds, and quality care for children under 6 while their parents attend. www.comserv.bc.ca
Eating Disorder Resource Centre of BC Provides information, referral and education about eating disorders. Offers a resource library of books, videos, educational handouts and referral directory. Runs an annual Eating Disorder Awareness week campaign, and welcomes volunteer participation. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. www.disorderedeating.ca
Meals on Wheels (Chilliwack Community Services) Meals on Wheels is a voluntary service consisting of delivery of reasonably priced hot meals to those whose physical, emotional, mental or social condition handicaps their ability to obtain or prepare adequate meals for themselves. Volunteers deliver meals by car Monday through Friday. www.comserv.bc.ca
Ruth and Naomi's Street Mission Ruth and Naomi's Street Mission work together with the inner city people of Chilliwack helping to find solutions for their needs and earn the privilege of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them. Provides evening meals, clothing, showers, health information, counselling and spiritual guidance to the homeless as well as those in need - on a daily basis. Hours 6:30 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Saturday and 6 pm to 7 pm Sundays. To volunteer with Ruth and Naomi's you must be 19 years or older. Supported through donations. The Mission is located at 9302B Fletcher Street in Chilliwack. www.ruthandnaomi.com
United Way of the Fraser Valley The purpose of the United Way of the Fraser Valley is to provide leadership and to stimulate citizen participation in the improvement of social conditions in the community embraced by the society. A nonprofit, charitable organization. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. www.uwfv.bc.ca
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities offers therapeutic horseback riding as a form of physiotherapy for children with physical and/or mental disabilities. Non-profit society run by volunteers. Minimal yearly fee of $150.00 Lessons given at CABALLINUS FARMS 8565 Prest Road, Chilliwack, BC. There is a long wait list, so it is suggested that your child's name be placed on the list before she/he turns 5 years old. They must be 6 years old to begin riding. www.prda.ca
Chilliwack Safety Village Society offers bicycle, pedestrian, fire and other
safety lessons. Address: 8550 Young Road
Chilliwack , BC V2P 8A4 Phone: 604-792-8309 E-mail:
safetyvillage@chilliwack.com
Community Futures Development Corporation Community Futures Development Corporation provides business training and business financing to rural entrepreneurs to help them start, grow or expand successful businesses - facilitating economic growth at grass roots level. A non-profit, community operated organization consisting of committed volunteers and staff who provide leadership and act as catalysts to improve the social, cultural and economic well being of rural communities. see also www.northfraser.org 604-824-1011 www.southfraser.com
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Agassiza-Harrison Community Services is a multi-service agency providing over 20 programs including: Family counseling and support, Youth Justice Programs, Alcohol & Drug programs,Community Employment Services, Youth Activity Centre, Early Childhood Resource Centre, Better Beginnings, The Family Place, The Youth Centre, "Nobody's Perfect" Parenting Program, Emergency Food Bank, Family Support/Youth Outreach, Substance Misuse Services, Victims Assistance Program, Senior Peer Counsellors, Friendly Phone Program, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Skills Link Program and Thrift Store. Adminstration is open 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. 604-796-2585 http://www.agassiz-harrison.org
Camp River Ladies Circle provides donations to 10 different organizations with
earnings from their annual tea and bake sale in November and their annual
strawberry function in June. Meetings are held monthly from October to June.
Address: BC
Phone: 604-794-7415
Chilliwack Bobbinlace Group The Chilliwack Bobbinlace Group meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month from September to December and January to June. Meetings are held at Evergreen hall located at 9291 Corbould St, Chilliwack. To join the group please call Do Zwart at 604-824-2123 Contact Name: Do Zwart Address: 9291 Corbould Street, Evergreen Hall, Minto Room, Chilliwack , BC Phone: 604-824-2123
The Driver Program provides transportation services to take patients to and from cancer clinics and other cancer related appointments. Services offered free of charge. Phone by 4pm the day before your appointment or on Friday by 4pm if your appointment is on Monday. Volunteers for the office are desperately needed. Please call the office at 604-792-3984 to learn more about volunteering for the office. Address: 9143 Young Street, Chilliwack , BC V2P 4G9 Phone: 604-795-2351 Fax: 604-792-9403
The Canadian Cancer Society - Chilliwack Unit provides emergency aid, education programs, volunteer driver programs to those living with cancer. Call 604-792-3984. Please note that we are in great need for volunteers to work in the office. Please call the office for more information about volunteering. chilliwack@bc.cancer.ca
Mount Cheam Lions (BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities) Mount Cheam Lions offers people the opportunity to give something back to their communities from involving members in projects that are continually changing to meet new needs. A non-profit organization. Meetings are held on weekdays. Check our website for details. http://www.mtcheamlionsbc.lionwrap.org/
Yarrow Family Place offers a drop-in centre for
parents and preschoolers. Open Tues & Thurs 9am-11:30am. Drop-in located in the
Yarrow Community School Portable 18. Contact Name: Sherry Address: 4605 North
Wilson Road
Yarrow , BC Phone: 604-792-1631
Ruth Rebekah Lodge #4 provides aid in housing development and contributes to the Arthritis Society, to eye research and to community projects. Bursaries to local high school students and Chilliwack Music Festival. Meetings held twice a month. Contact Name: Darlene Engelhart Address: 46008 Reece Avenue, Chilliwack , BC V2P 3A5 Phone: 604-792-4190
Chilliwack Bereavement Support Society Chilliwack Bereavement Support Society offers a variety of programs and resources for family members and friends of all ages grieving all types of deaths. www.members.shaw.ca/chilliwackbereavement
Speed Watch provides volunteers to monitor speed control in neighbourhoods. To volunteer must be 19 to 70 years old and have a clean driving record. Address: 45877 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack , BC V2P 2C8 Phone: 604-393-3000 Fax: 604-393-3032
Block Watch - neighbours are
encouraged to keep in touch with one another and take notice of strange
vehicles, drug related occurences in their neighbourhood. Address: 45877
Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack , BC
V2P 2C8 Phone: Office:604-393-3000 Fax: 604-393-3032
Citizens on Patrol volunteers work directly under supervision of the RCMP and area trained in crime prevention techniques, then patrol in teams of two on scheduled days in their own vehicles looking for occuring and potential crime. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per month and must be 19 years old or over. Contact Name: Mike O'Cain Contact Title: CCOP Coordinator Address: 45877 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack , BC V2P 2C8 Phone: 604-393-3012 Fax: 604-393-3032
Emergency Response is a volunteer team that brings
refreshments to emergency service providers at the request of the Fire Chief
during a disaster. Contact Name: Brenda Armstrong Contact Title: Director
Address: 45746 Yale Rd
Chilliwack , BC V2P 2N4 Phone: 604-792-0311 E-mail:
careandshareba@shaw.ca
Adore Pictures
Cool photography studio at Five Corners. Kim Mallory.
The Green Exchange The Green Exchange keeps useful items out of the landfill through frugal creativity. It is run on most Tuesdays. You are welcome to submit concise, money-free listings. To place listings please call Terri Dargatz at 604-791-3590 or e-mail her at terlyndar@shaw.ca. Please remember to put "Green Exchange" in the subject line (you must also pick up the items yourself).