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Member News & Notices

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[highlight] FLU SHOTS AT HPR [/highlight] 
– Sat. Oct. 21, 2017 at the Rec Centre
– Please bring your Care Card
– Don’t wait… the Pharmacist will only stay as long as there is a demand

[highlight] HALLOWEEN DINNER & DANCE [/highlight]
– Sat. Oct. 28, 2017 at the Rec Centre
– 5 pm Cocktails, 6 pm Dinner with H&D Catering
– Bavarian style dinner for Octoberfest
– Dance to follow
– Costumes optional, door prizes, 50/50 draw
– Tickets $20 + tax available at Front Office

[highlight] 2017 FALL WATER SHUT OFF[/highlight]
– 2017 water shut off to RV sites will begin Oct. 10, 2017
– Click here for the Water Shut-off Form
– Complete and bring to Front Office prior to Oct. 3, 2017
– A completed form is required regardless of whether the water needs to be left on or turned off
– Requests must be provided in writing by the RV site owner; will not be accepted by phone or from private renters or neighbors.
– If irrigation blowout is required, a work order is required prior to Sept 16, 2017

[highlight] HPR GREENHOUSE 2018 PLANT SALE [/highlight]
– Order now and pick up early May 2018 – Tulips for sale, available late September 2017
– Click here for details

[highlight] HAPPY HOUR SCHEDULE [/highlight]
– Saturdays at the Rec Center 5 – 7:00 pm
– Coffee & tea will be provided
– BYOB  and appy to share
– Anyone 19 or older welcome to attend!
– Click for the scheduled activity

[highlight] HPR YARD WASTE PICKUP [/highlight] 
– Every Wed. until winter shut down
– All yard waste to be put into clear bags only
– Any other bags will not be picked up
– No trimmings larger than 1/4 inch in diameter
– Prunings larger that 1/4 in. to be cut into 3 ft. lengths and bundled with string

[highlight] ESSENTIAL SPANISH[/highlight]
– Classes Sep. 6 – Nov. 1, 2017
– Basic interactive conversation to get around Mexico
– No heavy grammar, no memorizing vocabulary
– Learning includes games & role playing in fun situations
– Private classes available
– Contact Sue Granados 250-826-1455, i.e.healing@gmail.com

[highlight] STORAGE SPACE SPECIAL [/highlight]
Available Only for Leaseholders and Holiday Park Members 
– Rent for 6 months & get 1 month free or rent for 1 year & get 3 months free
– Save up to $315.00 per year in storage fees!
– Storage inquiries Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
– Contact 250-766-4255 Ext: 4417
– Click for Storage Space Special

Free as a Snowbird? Maybe not.

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[highlight] How Extended US Stays Can Hit Your Tax Bill. [/highlight]  Snowbird Tax Article

“The days of carefree and careless commuting are over for Canadian snowbirds with second homes in the US sunbelt” says lawyer and tax specialist.  Click below to read two articles that could affect you.

Calgary Herald: “Free as a Snowbird? Maybe not.”

National Post: “Snowbirds face costly tax crackdown”

Local Events

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Discover Kelowna!  Watch the Tourism Kelowna video promoting travel
to the Central Okanagan. Who knew we had so much to offer?  We did…

[highlight]Lake Country Food Bank Project Kick-off [/highlight]

  • Fri. Sept. 11, 2015 12:00 noon 9830 Bottom Wood Lake Road
  • Aviva Canada Lake Country Food Bank project kick-off
  • Free hot dogs, drinks, cupcakes courtesy Aviva Canada
  • More info…

[highlight]Barefoot on the Boardwalk [/highlight]

[highlight]2nd Annual Fundraising Walk [/highlight]

  • Sat. Sept. 12, 2015 in Kelowna City Park
  • Family fun and fundraiser for Shoe Bank Canada
  • Register for the walk, bring boots & shoes to donate
  • More info…

 

CentrePiece Community Festival

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[highlight] CentrePiece Community Festival [/highlight]

Sunday Aug 23, 2015 

CentrePiece is Okanagan Centre’s annual community festival, held at Okanagan Centre Park in Lake Country.  Events run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 pm, including BBQ’d hamburgers, hot dogs, root beer floats, children’s games , a 7-piece Dixieland Band and an old fashioned dress-up photo booth.

For more info contact the Lake Country Museum
11255 Okanagan Centre Road West, Lake Country
Phone: 250-766-0111
email: info@lakecountrymuseum.com

Holiday Park Country Kitchen & Store

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Lake Country locals, drop in to the Country Kitchen & Store located in Holiday Park Resort:Country Store

  • Convenience store, ice cream, slushies, water refill machine
  • Movie rentals, RV supplies, gift shop
  • Coffee shop with all day breakfast, home cooked meals
  • Daily specials, fully licensed, take-out available
  • Catering for your in-park private functions

Call 250-766-3340 from an outside line, or within the resort dial 6813.

 

BCBusiness Article Applauds Kelowna

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July 28, 2015 – BCBusiness writer Jamie Maw states “Kelowna is now, according to Statistics Canada, the fastest growing metro area in B.C. and fifth-fastest-growing in Canada.” “…a diverse real estate market that appeals as much to the young professional seeking the holy trinity of “opportunity, lifestyle and affordability” as it does to the established retiree, and you can see why more people are choosing to relocate here than ever before.  Read more… BCBusiness Jamie Maw Article

Congratulations Marion!

Holiday Park Resort is proud to announce that Marion Lahey, Marion 2
our on-site Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty sales professional, has been honored with two prestigious awards for her success and achievements in 2014!

The Ultimate Service® Sales Representative Award:

This Coldwell Banker national award recognizes outstanding sales representatives who achieved a minimum 90% overall satisfaction rating based on surveys from Canadian home buyers and sellers.

International President’s Premier Designation:Blue_Silver_Individual_Intl_Presidents_Premier_high_res

Normally achieved by teams of REALTORS®, this designation is rarely awarded to individuals and is a testimony to Marion’s hard work and dedication to her clientele. Drop in to the Holiday Park Resort Sales Centre to congratulate Marion on her success and discuss your real estate needs, whether in the Resort or in the Okanagan Valley.