2020 Peace Walk in Port Alberni

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Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
10:45 AM to 2:00 PM

Celebrate New Year's Day with the annual Peace Walk. Bring yourself, your family, your friends -- and a peace symbol, banner or sign that expresses your personal wish for peace. Meet outside Glenwood Centre.  This event is completely free.  Families with children are welcome.

10:45 am - Meet outside Glenwood Centre.................(4480 Vimy Street)

11:00 am - Depart for walk to Abbeyfield - easy pace

11:30 am - Open mic on peace theme at Abbeyfield ..................(3839 - 8th Avenue)

1:00 pm - Vegetarian lunch at Guru Nanak Sikh Temple ...................(4144 - 8th Avenue)

NOTE: We will depart Glenwood at 11:00 am for the walk to Abbeyfield. Glenwood Centre will be closed (washrooms not available).

Route: Walk from Glenwood to Abbeyfield via 10th Avenue (enter Abbeyfield via 8th Avenue basement door). Those who have difficulty walking are welcome to meet at Abbeyfield at 11:30 am.

Abbeyfield 8th Avenue entrance is wheelchair accessible. To respect residents' privacy, please do not use front door (off Redford).

Activities at Abbeyfield: short introduction by organizers, then open mic on peace theme. Lunch follows at 1:00 pm at Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, generously offered by members of the congregation. Head coverings are available at the temple, or bring your own scarf.