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Business/Tourism Organizations
Pender Harbour & District Chamber of Commerce
The Pender Harbour Chamber of Commerce represents tourism businesses and operates the InfoCentre in Madeira Park. For more information, e-mail chamber@penderharbour.ca.
Pender Harbour Growth & Development Partnership
The Pender Harbour Growth and Development Partnership formed in 1999 with the lofty goal of making Pender Harbour, “...the finest of places of live, work, and enjoy for residents and visitors alike” by beautifying the community and encouraging economic development, with assistance from Community Futures and other stakeholders. Their projects include beautification of downtown Madeira Park and development of the Iris Griffith Wetlands. In 2007, the group was awarded a grant for eco/cultural tourism development. For more information, e-mail Larry Curtiss, Chair, or Carol Cotter. Offsite link: Community Futures Development Corporation of the Sunshine Coast.
Health Organizations
Auxiliary to St. Mary’s Hospital
604-883-9747
The Auxiliary to St. Mary’s Hospital raises funds for the facility and has a Pender Harbour branch.
Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Auxiliary
Health Centre, 604-883-2764
The Pender Harbour Health Centre Auxiliary raises funds for the Pender Harbour Health Centre. Members hold their annual general meeting (AGM) and elections in September. Also see Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Society.
Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Society
Health Centre, 604-883-2764
The society operates the Pender Harbour Health Centre in Madeira Park. Their annual general meeting (AGM) and elections are held in September. Membership is $5 per year. Offsite link: Pender Harbour & District Health Centre.
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Heritage/Historical Organizations
Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society
604-883-0539
The Living Heritage Society works towards preservation of our local history, specifically in the marine area. They host the annual April Tools wooden boat challenge, hold boat-building courses and manage the Bert McKay collection of historical marine and commercial fishing artifacts. Offsite link: Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society.
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Seniors Organizations
Area A Senior’s Housing Society
Paul Cuppen, 604-883-9883
Formed in 1990 to establish and maintain housing for local seniors, in 2003 the group campaigned for high density seniors’ housing on Lagoon Road, and Lily Lake Village developer Ryan Campbell donated footprint property for an Abbeyfield House. Current projects include fundraising to build the Pender Harbour Abbeyfield House and, with the Pender Harbour Health Centre and Pender Harbour Legion, operation of the Outreach Healthy Meals Program. Directors: Paul Cuppen (Chair), Jackie Ordronneau, Anky Drost, Beryl Carmichael, Louise Berg, Linda Curtiss and Jim Woodward. Membership is $5. Offsite links: Pender Harbour Abbeyfield House, Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada.
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Service Clubs
Pender Harbour Lions Club
604-883-3693
The Pender Harbour Lions Club manages Lions Park, holds the annual Midsummer Festival, Pancake Breakfast fundraisers, and provides a bursary to a Pender Harbour Secondary School grad. In April 2007, a Provincial Government grant of $315,000 for development of a playing field was announced, and the Bonfire Festival is scheduled at Lions Park in August. Offsite link: Lions Clubs International.
Rotary Club of Pender Harbour
Alan Stewart, 604-883-9212
The Rotary Club of Pender Harbour holds several fundraisers such as the annual Wine Festival and Art Auction, and is active in a number of local events including the Pender Harbour Show and Shine. President is Rick Harmer. Local and visiting Rotarians are invited to join weekly meetings Offsite link: Rotary International.
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