PEOPLE PLACE EVENTS
Check back often as new events are added regularly!
January to December
Runs all year
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends is formed by and for parents whose children have died, at any age, from any cause, at any time. TCF is an international self-help, non-profit organization, offering friendship, understanding, grief education and hope for the future to all bereaved parents. Membership is open to all bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents.
Support group meets the last Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the People Place.
For more information, call Cliona at 778-212-6295 or Carole at 250-309-4335 or email vernon@TCFCanada.net
February 2027
September 2026
Parkinson’s Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of the month
Parkinson’s Support Group meets at the People Place on the third Thursday of the month from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, please call Laura at 236-426-1586 or Jeremy at 403-604-6509.
April 2027
June 12, 2027
Gardens and volunteers needed for our Annual Garden Tour
Tickets go on sale early May 2027
Our 23rd annual People Place Garden Tour takes place Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and we are now booking gardens and volunteers. The tour features gardens of all varieties: small, large, lush, xeriscaped. We’re not seeking perfection, just gardens that might be of interest to other gardening enthusiasts. We also need volunteers to help get ready for the big day and on the day itself. For information, please give us a call at 250-558-6585 or email peopleplacesociety@gmail.com or manager@peopleplacevernon.ca
Aug 6, 2026
Foodsafe Course
Register now!
Cost is $90 (including GST), includes workbook, learning materials and Interior Health official certificate. Group bookings available! To register: text/call/email: info@interiortrainingservices.com
Sept 14 and Sept 29, 2026
Foodsafe Courses
Register now!
Cost is $90 (including GST), includes workbook, learning materials and Interior Health official certificate. Group bookings available! To register: text/call/email: info@interiortrainingservices.com
