Parksville Community Centre Weekly News, October 26, 2026

Parksville Community Centre Weekly News

October 26, 2026  ·  223 Mills Street, Parksville

The Centre was buzzing last week, with more than 30 bookings across seven days — and this week brings a brand-new workshop, a Friday night jam, and plenty of familiar favourites. Here’s the roundup.

Last Week at the Centre (Oct 18–24)

• We helped Parksville vote. On Saturday the Hall served as an Elections BC polling station, open 8 am to 8 pm.
• New dancers hit the floor. The Wheel Arounds Oceanside Square Dancers ran new-dancer classes in the Hall on Thursday.
• Learning never stops. Elder College filled Room 119 on Tuesday and Wednesday, and ProBus filled the Hall on Monday morning.
• Support where it matters. The Alzheimer Society of BC hosted its caregiver support group, and the Canadian Council of the Blind Parksville Chapter met on Tuesday.
• Making newcomers feel at home. Community Wagon met Wednesday, and Thursday’s New In Town Couples Coffee & Chat welcomed new faces.
• A little calm, a lot of community. Friday evening closed with a Sound Bath, alongside Rotary, Dominoes, yoga and the RDN Youth Music class.
• Recycling for a good cause. On Saturday, the PCC Volunteer Pop-up Recycle Depot was open at 1080 Industrial Way, 10:00 am–3:00 pm, under contract with RecycleBC.

Closed meetings (private, not open to the public): the Representative for Children and Youth (Mon, Boardroom), a Management Hybrid Conference (Tue, Hall), Tom Harris Cellular (Tue, Boardroom), a Pot-Luck Dinner (Wed, Hall), a Supporter Appreciation Event (Thu, Room 110), Girl Guides (Tue, Room 120), and My Dog Nose training by appointment.

Coming Up This Week (Oct 26–31)

• New: Wills and Estates Workshop — Tuesday, Oct 27, 2:30–4:00 pm, Room 110. A PCC program; sign-up required. To register, contact PCC Reception: 250-248-6234 · receptionpccs@gmail.com.
• Acoustic Circle Jam — Friday, Oct 30, 6:00–8:00 pm, Main Hall, and every Friday after. A PCC program run by Meg Catton and Allison Shaw, with help from their friends. Lyrics and chords are provided, so bring your instrument and your song suggestions; coffee and tea will be on. Suggested donation $10 for non-members, $5 for PCC members (PCC membership is $10/year). Contact Meg at willo_2082@hotmail.com or 250-228-2467, or PCC Reception: 250-248-6234 · receptionpccs@gmail.com.
• ProBus Travel Presentation — Thursday, Oct 29, 2:00–4:00 pm, Room 109. Contact membership@parksvilleprobus.ca.
• Square Dancing — Wheel Arounds Oceanside Square Dancers, new dancer classes, Thursday 11:00 am–3:00 pm in the Hall. Contact wheelarounds2017@gmail.com.
• New To Town Coffee Group — Thursday 1:00–3:00 pm, Room 110. Everyone welcome.
• Community Wagon — Wednesday 11:00 am–1:00 pm, Boardroom. A PCC program. Contact communitywagon1@gmail.com or PCC Reception: 250-248-6234 · receptionpccs@gmail.com.
• Alzheimer Society of BC — Tuesday 10:00 am–2:30 pm (Room 109) and Wednesday caregiver support group 10:30 am–1:00 pm (Room 110). Contact info.nanaimo@alzheimerbc.org.
• Rotary Club of Parksville — Wednesday 5:30–7:30 pm in the Hall. Contact parksvillerotary@gmail.com.
• Mark your calendar: Next PCC Volunteer Pop-up Recycle Depot — Saturday, Nov 7, 10:00 am–3:00 pm, 1080 Industrial Way. Run by PCC volunteers under contract with RecycleBC, about every two weeks. Contact PCC Reception: 250-248-6234 · receptionpccs@gmail.com.

Closed meetings (private, not open to the public): School District 69 sessions in the Hall Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm, and in Room 110 Thursday, 3:00–6:00 pm; Church of Christ, Tuesday 6:00–9:30 pm; and Girl Guides of Canada (Sparks Monday evening, Guides Tuesday evening).

Your Weekly Regulars

Want to book a room or start a program of your own? Drop by the Centre at 223 Mills Street or visit ParksvilleCentre.ca.

Contact the Centre: Phone 250-248-6234  ·  Email receptionpccs@gmail.com  ·  223 Mills Street, Parksville

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM