E ISIN CVIEW Wednesday, December 19,1990 — bit Continued from Page B3 spinners welcome. Info, 656-4201.(39) TAKE IT OFF “$.PS., Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Sid- ney group now meets Wednesday momings, 9:45 to 10:45 am. Info, 656-1984 or 656-2654. KOREAN ART The Asian Art Society of Victoria pre- sents a free lecture on The Arts of Korea by Barry Till at the Am Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street, at 7:30 pm Dec. 20. CHRISTMAS SHOW Kaleidoscope Theatre presents Hans Christian Andersen: Paper, Pins, Strings and Things, a puppet show of fairy tales, in the former Marks and Spencer Store, 1212 Douglas St. starting Dec. 22. The show continues Dec. 26 through 30 and Jan. 2 through 5. The 45 minute shows are at 10 am, 11:15 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Admis- sion is $5 for adults, $4 for children or $3.50 for groups of five or more. Tickets at MBillside, McPherson, Harbour Square and Kaleidoscope, 714 Yates. Info, 383-8124. TAOIST SHRINE OPENS A lecture on Taoism, an approach to practical living, by Eva Wong will be held at 2615 Douglas St. Dec. 22 from 2 to 3 pm. Cost is $10. The lecture will be followed by a Taoist vegetarian banquet from 6 to 7:30 pm at a cost of $7. The grand opening of the Goon Yam Taoist Shnine will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The name of the shrine refers to the goddess of compassion. Tickets are ayaila- ble from the Victona Taoist Tai Chi Society, 2615 Douglas St. Info, 383-4103. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT = A 40-member cast ranging from 7 ® months to 70 years old will present the Christmas Pageant in St John’s Church, 1611 Quadra Street, Dec. 23 at 7 pm. A live donkey, life-size camel, angels, shepherds, prophets and kings will all be presented as part of the story. There will be an open collection. Info, 383-7169. : GIVE LIFE e Red Cross Blood donor clinics will be held Dec. 19 in Red Cross House, 909 Fairfield Road, from 2 to 8 pm and in Red Cross House Dec. 20 and 21 from 7:20 am to 2:30 pm. ; CINECENTA CHRISTMAS Two holiday films, A Christmas Story and It’s a Wonderful Life, will play at the University of Victoria student union build- ing theatre until Dec. 22. Playing at 7 pm each night will be the 1983 film A Christmas Story. At 9 pm nightly the 1946 Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, will be shown. Admission to both films is & $5 per family or $2 per person or the donation of a toy to Santa’s Anonymous. Passes will be given out at Santa’s Anony- mous depots and a collection box will be available at Cinecenta. Info, 721-8364. XMAS FINDS The PCA. Thrift Shop, 9783 3rd Street, is loaded with ‘finds’ for Xmas. Your recipients will appreciate playing a part in Bee the recycling craze. Shop is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. FREE FITNESS COURSE A free fimess course of seniors willing to teach others is offered. Call Judith at 656-6749 for information. : VOLUNTEER ALERT Sneakers and Paper Community Connec- tion invites volunteers who enjoy kids to be a part of this after school program. For info, call Bill Scott at 656-0134. XMAS CARDS Save the Children Christmas Cards now = sale at the PCA Thrift Shop, 9783 3rd Street. Shop early for the best choice. Calendar forms now available Submission forms for the Sid- ney Review Community Calendar are available at the Review office, 9781 Second Street, Sidney, 656- 1151. The forms allow those submit- ting community calendar notices to indicate a preferred publication | date and to ensure all required information is included. Preference for publication will be given to submissions using the form. ~b>! CHOOSING A CHRISTMAS tree is an important decision for deft to right) Susan Mariman of North Saanich, as she checks out a tree in the Sanscha Hall lot with daughter Sarah, 15. Local residents have a wide choice of trees — live, fresh-cut or realistic artificial creations — for the celebration. THE 90'S CONSIGNMENT SHOP FOR AFFORDABLE FASHION STERLINGS = selection of quality mens suits * unigue Christmas gift ideas from the Orient ¢ accepting winter consignments 9769 5TH Street (next to Monks Stationery) ~ Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10:30 - 4:30 655-1802 / /®& Peninsula “We Build” For Information call 656-7717 The Royal Canadian Legion Saanich Peninsula Branch 37 NEWSLETTER§ stninst so DONATIONS: $500.00 - Sidney; Food Bank; $300.00 - Peninsula Minor Hockey; $150.00 - Salvation Army; $500.00 - 1991 Island INSURANCE IS OUR BUSINESS Invitational Bowling Tournament As a member of Branch 37 please call me ELECTION OF BRANCH : : for your Insurance needs. OFFICERS FOR 1991: Honorary President - L. Martin ' Bob Jones Past President - A. Wardle j President - D. Toller 1st Vice President - T. Green SEAB OARD 2nd Vice President - F Upton : : @ BROPERTIES LTD. Secretary - B. Nunn Treasurer - A. Wardle b Service Officer - R. Hayes “Your Local Insurance Agency”’ Sgt.-at-Arms - L. Riddell 7173 W. Saanich Rd. 652-1141 Branch Padre - Rev. D. Malins Executive Committee - S. Butterick, E. Corbin, M. Gibson, ; R. Harrison, G. Hooper, P. Osborne, J. Pedlow. SAANICH PENINSULA SPECIALIST + 13 PROVEN YEARS EXPERIENCE ¢ 1988 PLATINUM AWARD VICTORIA REAL ESTATE BOARD - #4 IN MLS SALES FOR THE SAANICH PENINSULA AREA OFFICES ELECTION OF LADIES’ AUXILIARY OFFICERS: Honorary President - C. Herrington f Past President - L. Salkus President - M. Upton 1st Vice President - D. Konrath 2nd Vice President - P. O’Brennan Treasurer - H. Moorby Secretary - R. Nunn DOUG Sgt.-at-Arms - L. Pike MENZIES Executive Committee: M. Paisley, L. Short, |. Noble, LE 656-0911 C. Herrington. : PEMBERTON HOLMESS°3% (24 Hrs.) NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Monday, December 31st, Cocktails 8:30 - 9:00, Dance to oea-Cruze’ 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Dinner will be served. Gost $30.00 per person. Reservations made on ticket ‘e) purchase only. On sale at the Lounge. No phone calls. 5 y, SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS 133 Seniors enjoyed their Christmas dinner on Tuesday, ff a Le) DINNER: December 11th. Thanks to the L.A. for an excellent dinner, of Saanich Peninsula to all the members who waited on tables and to the Village households regularly Squires who provided the wonderful entertainment. eee LAST POST: Noble, J.A., Past President (Life Member), read the Editorial page in TheReview December 1, 1990 Stuart, J. (Ordinary), November 4, 1990. WELCOME TO #37: Transfer Ins Welcomed in MaKSMLS, I.S. (Ordinary) from Branch #113, Alberta. 12,964 homes SPORTS: Cribbage - every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on the Darts - every Monday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. Bowling - every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Gontact the Branch for more information. MEETINGS: Branch Executive - Monday, Jan. 7th at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Executive - Thursday, Jan. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Branch & L.A. General Meeting - Mon., Jan. 14th at 7:30 p.m. Peninsula NOTE BRANCH CHRISTMAS : HOURS: Monday, December 24th - 6:00 p.m. closing Tuesday & Wednesday, December 25th & 26th - CLOSED Monday, December 31st - 6:00 p.m. closing 8:30 p.m. Opening for New Year’s Dance The President & Executive wish all Members and their families a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & a HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.