November 2023

MUSIC MAGIC HAPPENS ON DEC 1: THE WINTER WARMUP WITH ANDREW ALLEN

Ring in the holiday season, and immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a winter concert and night to remember. Mingle with friends and family, sip on hot beverages, enjoy some of your favourite tunes including classic Christmas hits from our extraordinary entertainment. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together, celebrate the magic of this holiday season. 

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Friday, December 1, 2023

TIME: 4:30pm – 7:00pm

LOCATION: The Circle

COST:  $30/person (includes holiday beverage) + gst + gratuity = $37.17. Kids 12 & under are FREE, but do require a ticket.  

Food and beverages will be available for sale during the event. Should you wish, you may purchase tickets for homemade chili in advance of or during the event. 

The Golf Shop and Commons Racquet Club will be holding a retail sale in The Circle and The Shop during the event. 

Advanced ticket purchase is required. 

Tickets Available Online at: Store.PredatorRidge.com

HOURS OF OPERATION
6:00am – 8:00pm (weekdays)
7:00am – 8:00pm (weekends & holidays)

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

We’ve got 20 weekly classes running this month. + View class calendar. Class Memberships for $90 per month unlimited or 10 class cards for $120.

CARDIO MIX UPDATE

Cardio Mix has now moved to Mondays at 4pm, starting November 6.

TAI CHI SESSIONS

New class starting November 2. Yang style Tai Chi improves strength, flexibility, and balance. Progress at your own pace. 

BODY BALANCE

Let’s combine four components of fitness in this fun one-hour class with a focus on balance, strength, endurance and flexibility.

BEGINNER SWIM TECHNIQUE  

Swimming is an excellent whole body fitness activity that is easier than you might think.Come get some technique tips to make your stroke more efficient in a fun supportive coached environment. 

THE SIM LOUNGE OPENS NOV 10!
•  Open daily between 9:00am – 9:00pm 
•  Everyone is welcome, public included.  
•  Advanced reservations are required.  
•  Location: In the Golf Shop.  
• $60 per hour, plus GST, for up to 4 players. 

EXCLUSIVE NOVEMBER DEAL: 
SIM LOUNGE SEASONS PASS
• Sign up and play in November & play FREE until November 30. $500 up-front fee. Seasons pass guarantees play rates throughout the season. 

GOLF MEMBERS
•  Book through your online member account. Select one of the golf simulators as your course. We will run a daily lottery each day after the 11:00am request cut-off.  The lottery will be conducted with our regular 7-day advance booking procedures. 

NON-GOLF MEMBERS & PUBLIC 
•  Book by calling (250) 503-3401 

WEEKLY SOCIAL NIGHTS
• Tuesday is Women’s Night, Wednesday is Couples Night, Thursday is Men’s Night, Friday is Pizza Night, Saturday is Family Night, and Sunday is the Skins Game 

PICKLEBALL SOCIAL
Every Tuesday between 6:00 – 8:00pm. This is a fun social night open to ALL. Non-Members are welcome. This event is free for Members or is available to non-Members for a two-hour drop-in fee or 1 punch for punch card holders. Email tennis@predatorridge.com to register or for more details.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING SALE & OPEN HOUSE
November 25 from 10:00am – 4:00pm join us at the Commons Racquet Club for lattes, holiday baked goods and holiday shopping. In store specials and sale. New to pickleball? We will also be offering an Open House from 2:30pm-4:00pm. Watch your e-mail for more details. 

DONATING TO WILDFIRE RELIEF

Thank you to our community, members, and guests, who, throughout the month of September contributed to a donation that is being made to the Central Okanagan Fire Relief Fund. 

Donations were collected for every golf round played prior to 3:00pm throughout the month of September. 

In total, a donation of $10,000 is being presented to the Central Okanagan Fire Relief Fund, which is put on by the Kelowna and West Kelowna Firefighters Charitable Societies. Donations are distributed directly to those in need who were impacted by the 2023 wildfires, with the goods and services that they require.

At Predator Ridge, we take immense pride in the incredible individuals who make up our dedicated team. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one such remarkable member, Richard “Dick” Zokol, whose outstanding contributions to golf and his unwavering commitment to our community have earned him a well-deserved spot in the BC Sports Hall of Fame. 

Join us in celebrating the remarkable journey of this PGA Tour champion, and Canadian and BC Golf Hall of Famer, and new inductee to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Click here to read more about Dick’s career and journey to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

We are incredibly proud to share that our team has recently been awarded two prestigeous awards and nominations from the PGA of BC: 

• Provincial Winner: Kyla Inaba, Teacher of the Year for the BC Interior Region, and regional winner of the Alvie Thompson PGA of BC Teacher of the Year for the province of BC!

• Provincial Winner: Golf Shop of the Year for the BC Interior Region, and regional winner of the Ben Colk PGA of BC Shop of the Year for the entire province of BC!

Congratulations to Kyla and our Golf Operations team for these awards!

We invite you to learn more by clicking here.

We want to thank our friends at Telus who recently sponsored a special edition of Yappy Hour for our neighbourhood pups! 

You can see a recap of this incredible event by clicking here. Thank you to everyone who came out, brought their furry family members, and enjoyed the day! 

We are seeking feedback on what you want to see from Yappy Hour at Predator Ridge for 2024 and beyond. Click here to take our survey.

The District at Predator Ridge offers NEW unique long term home rental opportunities.

3 bedroom luxury townhomes are open for annual tenancy. Tenants are moving in! Furnished and unfurnished units available. Utilities included for your first year of rental. NEW Showhome Now Open.

Come tour or learn more by clicking here.

FIRESMART CLEAN UP: THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to volunteers from across the Predator Ridge community for coming out to volunteer their time on Saturday October 21 to FireSmart the area along Diamond Way, below the dog park. The collective efforts of these wonderful volunteers will help make our community a safer place to live. Stay tuned for future FireSmart cleanups coming in Spring 2024, and click here to learn more about PRCS and past events.

SIREN TESTING REMINDER 

A full 3 to 5 min test of the emergency siren will take place on Wednesday, November 15 at 1:55pm, in conjunction with the National Public Alert System; Alert Ready.

The full siren test is scheduled in November as wildfire season is respectfully over. We need people to occasionally hear the siren at full blast, so you know what it sounds like, and what you are listening for in the case of an actual emergency. Another full test will be run again in early spring. Additional notices and information will be shared prior to the testing dates.

COMPLIMENTARY DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE IN NOVEMBER

The Downtown Vernon Association will be offering a free weekly shuttle to Downtown Vernon for Predator Ridge residents every Thursday evening throughout November. 30+ stores will be open until 8pm on Thursday nights. 

The shuttle will leave from outside the Clubhouse at 5:15pm, and return to Predator Ridge at 7:45pm. 

The Downtown Vernon Association will be sponsoring a weekly draw for $250 downtown dollars, from those purchases made at participating downtown shops. 

The Downtown Vernon Association will be offering a free weekly shuttle to Downtown Vernon for Predator Ridge residents every Thursday evening throughout November. 30+ stores will be open until 8pm on Thursday nights. 

The shuttle will leave from outside the Clubhouse at 5:15pm, and return to Predator Ridge at 7:45pm. 

The Downtown Vernon Association will be sponsoring a weekly draw for $250 downtown dollars, from those purchases made at participating downtown shops. 

PEAK CELLARS WINE COURSES
Select Sundays in November and December, join Peak Cellars wine educators for a 2 hour session, including a tasting “how-to”, where you’ll learn more about the specific varietal, pairing it with food, what makes our site in Lake Country such an amazing place to grow this grape, and learn about Peak Cellars’ different styles and vintages. 

OFFER: 50TH PARALLEL WINERY 
Our friends at 50th Parallel winery are offering Predator Ridge Homeowners 10% off until December 31 when you show a valid Predator Ridge Homeowner card.

Discount is valid for regular priced items only, and does not include features or Happy Hour items. Bookings are based on availability and are as per the BLOCK ONE hours listed on their website.

WIN AN ULTIMATE SKI VACATION

Our friends at Destination Silver Star and SilverStar Mountain Resort are inviting you to enter to win a trip for four to SilverStar Mountain Resort in March 2024, during spring break. 

Trip Includes: 

• 5x Nights of Slope-side Accommodation in an Executive 2-Bedroom Condo with Hot Tub 

• 5x Days of Lift Tickets for up to 4 people 

• 5x Days of Ski or Snowboard Rentals for up to 4 people 

• $2,000 Flight Voucher 

• Return Airport Shuttles from Kelowna Airport or Predator Ridge

• $500 F&B Voucher 

Learn more and enter here.

Paving is now complete in our newest neighbourhood, Outlook! We invite you to come and experience the lake, golf, and mountain views from this stunning new neighbourhood. The gates are open each weekend between 12-4pm for self-paced tours. Should you wish to visit during the week, we ask you connect with our Real Estate team as this is still an active construction zone.

CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY: RAIL TRAIL CONNECTION FROM KEKULI BAY TO BAILEY ROAD
Project construction has begun on the Rail Trail connection from Bailey Road. Residents are asked not to enter the construction site and surrounding area until the trail is complete and all fencing and signage are in place. Residents will be notified once the trail is open and available for public use.

STAY OUT OF ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITES
We’ve received a variety of reports from site superintendents at Predator Ridge that people are trespassing into active construction sites around our community. Please respect all signage and fencing which is there for your safety. If you would like a tour of any of our sites, please contact our real estate team and we would be happy to set something up for you. The safety of our residents, staff and guests is our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation and for respecting all signage.

BIRD WATCHING: VERNON OFFICIALLY ADDED TO THE BC BIRD TRAIL
Vernon is now recognized as an official outpost on the BC Bird Trail! Our region provides a habitat for a wide variety of avian species, and is now featured on the BC Bird Trail website. The website provides an itinerary which guides readers through Vernon’s unique pockets, allowing you to uncover hidden treasures. Learn more.

VERNON RECENTLY FEATURED ON CTV!
This past September, the destination of Vernon was featured on CTV Vancouver, with Adventure Awaits host Jami Savage. During the segment, those watching were encouraged to explore all the amazing outdoor adventures in Vernon, including Predator Ridge! You can watch the segment by clicking here.

PRIVATE STRATA GARBAGE AREAS
As a kind reminder, several stratas within our community operate their own private garbage facilities which are for exclusive use of residents in these stratas. Unlike the majority of residences at Predator Ridge, these stratas do not receive weekly garbage and recycling pickups from the City of Vernon and pay to operate their own systems. Additional collection requirements directly cost residences in these stratas extra fees.

The residents within these stratas would like to remind and request that all Predator Ridge residents be good neighbours and avoid dumping garbage, furniture and other materials at these private facilities. Additional measures are being added including locks on bins, signage and potentially installing security cameras.

SKATING RINK OPENING THIS WINTER!
More details will be released shortly – our outdoor skating rink will be opening for another season in early December. Our opening date will be weather dependant. Stay tuned as more details will be sent to you soon! 

MEET & GEEK AT THE OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE

Are you ready to dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence and discover how it’s shaping our daily lives? Get ready for an educational event that will transform the way you think about technology! Join the Okanagan Science Centre on November 2 for Meet & Geek, with special guest speaker is Sid Kwakkel. Learn more.

BUSH BABES TREELINE RETREAT AT SILVERSTAR
The Treeline Retreat is your opportunity to reset, recharge, set new seasonal goals, and elevate yourself to new heights. The athletic transition season is a period of change and adaptation for all level of athletes. It is a time when one shifts their focus from one sport or training regimen to another like snow shoeing, nordic or down hill skiing. Start your off season recovery, set new goals, while cross training on the beautiful snow shoe trails of SilverStar Mountain Resort. Leave with a rejuvenated body, a focused mind, and the confidence to excel in your next season. Learn more.

VERNON FOLK ROOTS MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: THE ANDREW COLLINS TRIO 
The Vernon Folk Roots Music Society is pleased to host seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner, five-time Juno nominee Andrew Collins, at the Vernon Jazz Club on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:00pm. Andrew is joined by fellow Trio string-meisters Mike Mezzatesta and James McEleney. A prolific composer, performer and multi-instrumentalist, Collins’ music is inspired by bluegrass, jazz, swing, blues, Celtic and classical traditions. His inspired playing on instruments including mandolin, mandola, mandocello, guitar and fiddle make for memorable, must-see performances. Learn more. 

ADOPT A FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
In the spirit of the holidays, the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society is asking individuals, businesses and organizations to once again help brighten the lives of families that are working hard to overcome difficult circumstances. The NOYFSS Adopt a Family Program matches individuals, businesses, and other organizations with a family or teen who needs support during the Holidays. Once you register to become a sponsor, you will be matched with a family or teen no later than November 15. Once matched, you will receive a list of ideas and information about your family and/or teen. The NOYFSS Child & Family Counsellors (CFC’s) will then contact you and work with you to ensure the items are delivered to that family and/or teen by December 18. You can register to be a sponsor by clicking here.