Miscellaneous Groups
Local organizations are normally listed on the page most closely related to their activities, e.g. boating groups are listed on the Boating page. The groups on this page don’t fit well on any specific page, at least not yet.
Business Groups
Chamber of Commerce, Pender Harbour and District
Formed to replace a disbanded Board of Trade, this group suffers from a lackluster history, ever-changing executive and largely non-participatory membership. Focused on tourism, they mostly struggle to operate Info Centre and public washrooms in Madeira Park.
Growth & Development Partnership, Pender Harbour
This group 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,” with the help of Community Futures and other stakeholders. Under their umbrella, unregistered groups can provide tax receipts for donations.
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.
Also See
Rotary Club of Pender Harbour.
Churches
Christ the Redeemer Church
Hwy. 101, Kleindale. Rev. Jennifer Morgan, 604-883
-1355
Part of the new Anglican Church in North America, formed primarily because members oppose gay marriage. They offer a weekly free meal. Offsite links: Christ the Redeemer Church, New Anglican Church of North America.
Community Church, Pender Harbour
12891 Lagoon Road, Madeira Park. Rev. Michael Cyr, 604-883
-2374
In addition to regular worship services, this Pentecostal Church operates the Pender Harbour Food Bank every second Monday.
Children & Youth Groups
Christian Children & Youth Groups
Brownies - Call Michelle, 604-883
-9770, to register girls aged 7-8 years.
Girl Guides - Call Linda Curtiss, 604-883
-2819, to register girls aged 9-12.
Scouts, Pender Harbour - There is no Scout troop in Pender Harbour. Call 604-883-3675 for more information.
Sparks - Call Gwen Walwyn, 604-883
-3660, to register girls aged 5-6.
Nature Groups for children
Lagoonies Club - An after-school drop-in for children 5-13 years old. Learn more>>
Serendipity Child Development Society
604-883
-2316
This group operates Serendipity Preschool at the Pender Harbour Cultural Centre.
Youth Choir
Contract the Pender Harbour Community School for more information.
Community Clubs
Community Club, Egmont
This group manages the Egmont Hall, operates the Egmont Thrift Store, offers hall rentals and organizes events including Egmont Day. Meetings do not follow a regular schedule, but you can phone Betty Silvey or stop by the Egmont Post Office, 604-883-9463, for more information.
News - Sept. 09 - A $25,000 grant announced from the Heritage Legacy Fund to restore the Egmont Hall. Offsite link: Heritage Legacy Fund.
Community Club, Pender Harbour
This group manages the Pender Harbour Community Hall, offers hall rentals and organizes events including swap meets, Pender Harbour May Day and weekly Bingo games.
Meetings are held monthly at the hall from September to June and the AGM is in February. To vote at the AGM, you must have been a member for the previous 30 days. Membership is $5 (single) or $10 (family).
Call Gwen at 604-989-3661 or stop by Miss Sunny’s Hair Boutique to join or renew your membership.
Fraternal Organizations
Lions Club, Pender Harbour
Peter Benjafield, 604-883
-1108
The Pender Harbour Lions Club manages Lions Hall and Lions Park, holds Pancake Breakfast fundraisers and offers a bursary to a Pender Harbour Secondary School grad. The large playing field was funded by the SCRD with assistance from a provincial government grant of $315,000.
Meetings are held twice a month at Lions Hall on Hwy. 101 in Kleindale. Offsite link: Lions Clubs International.
Rotary Club of Pender Harbour
Alan Stewart, 604-883
-9212
Pender Harbour’s Rotary Club members work on community projects and fundraising for local and international causes. This active group holds major fundraisers including their annual Wine Festival and Art Auction.
Local and visiting Rotarians are invited to join weekly meetings at Garden Bay Pub. Offsite link: Rotary International.
Military Service Organizations
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 112
12829 Lily’s Lake Road in Madeira Park, 604-883
-2235
Under a board of directors, the Pender Harbour Legion operates a bar and kitchen, donates a bursary and provides DVA (Dept. of Veteran Affairs) referrals. Branch 112 was established in 1947 and, after a couple of temporary homes, constructed their own building in 1974.
Meetings are held monthly but suspended in July and August. Executive (Dec. 15/08) - Walt Wickson (president), Bob Crouch (vice-president, Joyce Fowler (secretary), Harry Doepel (treasurer), Pat Wood, Walter Jackson, Dan Choquette and Margaret Deacon.
Offsite link: Royal Canadian Legion.
Women’s Groups
Women’s Connection
Irda Sherman, 604-883-2179
Empty-nesters and other women meet for lunches, outings and to hear guest speakers. Meetings are every second and fourth week at the Pender Harbour Cultural Centre’s Music School. $2 drop-in fee.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
See Support Groups.
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