The continuous threat of rain did not deter those who attended last weekend’s pickleball open house at Blind Bay. The rain stopped, clouds cleared, sun came out and the tennis courts dried in time for the demonstration presented by Pickleball Canada’s Ambassador to Salmon Arm/Shuswap, Linda Brown of Salmon Arm.
More than 30 attended the event with equipment provided for those keen to try North America’s fastest growing sport. Some were experienced and had brought their own paddles, while others new to the sport picked the game up quickly.
The Shuswap Lake Estates tennis courts are now going to be widely used and shared between tennis and pickleball members.
For more information, contact Lorne Bjornson at judster65@gmail.com.
Got a slogan?
Win $250 by entering the Great Blind Bay Slogan Contest.
The Shuswap Lake Estates Community Association (SECA), and the Cedar Heights and Blind Bay Community Associations are co-sponsoring a contest to develop a slogan that best defines Blind Bay. The winning slogan will be painted on the new “Welcome to Blind Bay” signs to be erected on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Entry forms are available at: The Village Grocer, Blind Bay Country Market, Duffer’s Den, Bayside Marina & Grill, Olde Towne Centre, or at the SECA and CHCA booths during the Canada Day festivities.
The contest is open only to residents of Blind Bay – including MacArthur Heights, Reedman Point, Alpen Paradis, Shuswap Lake Estates, the Highlands, Cedar Heights, Lakeview and the homes along the lakeshore from Shuswap Marina to Reedman Point.
Deadline for entries is 6 p.m. Sunday, July 15.
Don’t hike alone
Learning new trails with safety in numbers are two reasons to join a hiking group. Hiker Ladies hike every Friday throughout the summer on trails that range from easy to more difficult. They meet in the lower parking lot at Cedar Heights Centre. For more information including the meeting time, e-mail Joyce@intheshuswap.ca.
N&S Shuswap Guys and Gals Hikers will be heading out on the trail as well. This is a mixed group who hike together on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Meet at the Cedar Centre parking lot. For more information, contact Gloria by e-mail at gloria16@telus.net or call 250-675-0036.
White water
Cedar Heights has booked a rafting trip with Adam River Rafting beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 12.
There are still spaces available and a deposit is needed to reserve a space. Contact Gloria by email at gloria16@telus.net or phone her at 250-675-0036.