October 2023

At Predator Ridge, we have over 400 employees here to serve and delight you at every opportunity. At the end of every season, we take time to recognize those team members who made an extra effort and impact on a certain experience, or over time, to improve your quality of life here at Predator Ridge. We call these experiences ‘magic moments’.

For the first time ever, we are reaching out to you to help us celebrate and recognize those team members that may have gone the extra mile, and made an impact for you and to recognize them accordingly.

If you have a magic moment that you would like to tell us about, please email us at: predatorridge@predatorridge.com by Monday, October 9th, so that we can recognize our team members at the end of this season.

Thank you,

Rod Cochrane
General Manager

OCTOBER HOURS

Range Lounge & Grill

    October 1 – 9: 11:00am – 10:00pm (daily)
    Range Lounge will be temporarily moved to Commonage Ballroom during Range refresh. Click here to learn more about our restaurant refresh.

Interim Range Lounge (located in Commonage Ballroom)
    Starting October 25: 4:00pm – 9:30pm (Wed – Sat)

Pallino’s

    October 10 -24: 11:00am – 9:00pm (daily) 

    October 25 – onwards: 11:00am – 9:00pm (Sun – Tues) 

    11:00am – 4:00pm (Wed – Sat) 

Commonage Market

    7:00am – 8:00pm (daily)

YOUR LOCAL WINE, BEER & SPIRIT STORE

Did you know that we have a large selection of local, domestic and international wines, beer and spirits at Commonage Market?  Come try our own private label beer, wine, bubbly, seltzer, and new whisky. HINT: They make great gifts! 

FALL FRENZY RACQUET RUMBLE
On Sunday, October 1, join us from 10:00am – 6:00pm at the Commons Racquet Club for a day filled with friendly competition, pumpkin spiced goodies, and a sale in our shop.

SPECIAL EDITION YAPPY HOUR HOSTED BY TELUS!
Join us from 8:00am – 10:00am on Sunday, October 1 for a special edition of Yappy Hour, hosted by TELUS!

We’re looking for pup-models!
Are you and your pup interested in being part of our next Petador Ridge pet friendly photo shoot? Come down to the dog park this Sunday October 1 between 8:00am – 10:00am and join the fun!

FRIENDSGIVING BUFFET
Join us for a gathering of friends, community, and festive fall fare during our Friendsgiving Buffet in Range Lounge & Grill on October 8 and 9. Seatings start at 5:45pm each day. 

WEEKLY YAPPY HOUR SOCIAL
Every Sunday morning in the dog park.
– Large dogs from 8am-9am
– Small dogs from 9-10am

HALLOWEEN EVENT
More information to come!

HOURS OF OPERATION

October 1 – 15

• Weekdays 6:00am-9:00pm

• Weekends & Holidays 7:00am-9:00pm

• No classes on Monday, October 9

Starting October 16 

• Weekdays 6:00am-8:00pm

• Weekends & Holidays 7:00am-8:00pm​​​​​​​

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES. We’ve got 19 weekly classes running this month. + View class calendar Class Memberships for $90 per month unlimited or 10 class cards for $120.

NEW MASTER SWIM CLASS. Are you looking for a swim workout with some technique tips? If so, this class is for you! Classes available starting October 19. Qualified coach on deck. Contact smorris@predatorridge.com

• GYM SHOES. Please don’t forget to bring your inside gym shoes to help keep our Fitness Centre clean. 

IN REVIEW: 2023 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

We had an incredible turnout for our 2023 Club Championships in mid-September! We had 190 total participants – 130 registered for the Golf Competition and 49 in the Horserace.

Thank you all for coming out, and a huge congratulations to our Champions!

• Tim Watchorn was our Men’s Low Gross Champion
• Ken Nordstrom was our Men’s Low Net Champion
• Maureen Croshaw was our Ladies Low Gross Champion
• Kerry Quigley was our Ladies Low Net Champion

We look forward to seeing you all throughout Golftoberfest from October 1 – 15, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for our 2024 season next year!

EXPERIENCE THE RAIL TRAIL THIS FALL WITH OUR RAIL TRAIL SHUTTLES! 

Want a great way to get access to the Lake?

Ask us about our Okanagan Rail Trail experience that includes e-bike rental and transportation where you can experience 27km of the rail trail running alongside the Kalamalka Lake.

You can learn more about all the various biking options at PredatorRidge.com/Biking

PICKLEBALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Our annual Pickleball Club Championships are happening this October 21-22. Registration is open to members only. Spectators are welcome!

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.

Congratulations to our Court Operations Manager and Tennis Professional Joachim Nierfeld on winning the Canadian National Championship in Doubles for his age group in Montreal in August.

Winning has qualified Joachim to represent Canada for the World Championship in Mexico City in 2024. Well done Joachim!

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.

Are you looking to learn more about FireSmart and what you can do to protect your home and community? The Predator Ridge community FireSmart Committee is pleased to announce that the Commonage neighbourhood will be the site of our next FireSmart clean-up event. The area to be cleaned is the common property and park area, commonly known as the Dog Park.

Volunteers are needed! So mark your calendars, come on out and participate in our October Commonage Firesmart Clean-Up Event. Further event details to follow.

Clean Up Event Location: Commonage Neighbourhood (Dog Park Area) 

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Please visit our PR Community Safety website at: PRCEMC.ca/FireSmart for more information and FireSmart resources.

As we enjoy the beginnings of fall, and are out enjoying our 1,300 acre backyard, we need to remember that we share our community with wild animals, including bear.

Here are some bear wise tips to avoid drawing them into our community:
– Limit bird feeders
– Safely store garbage and compost and do not put your bins out until the morning of collection day

More preventative tips are available at: WildsafeBC.com/Black-Bear

On behalf of the Charity Classic Organizing Committee and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation, we would like to thank the members of Predator Ridge, who, without your support the success of this event would not be possible.

Even with a last minute date change, the 14th annual Charity Classic golf tournament was a huge success and is our best year ever! We had an amazing fall day for our players who all came out in support of the hospital. And again, this could not have been possible without the support of the membership of Predator Ridge. Not only for the tee times but also for the many hours of volunteer time that was given as well.

Because of you, we are able to purchase an additional anesthetic machine to ensure that our operating rooms can run at full capacity in order to meet the needs of our community. Funds were raised for a green light laser resectoscope, vital signs machines and iPads for patient education just to name a few of the priority equipment needed throughout the hospital.

We sincerely thank you for supporting the VJH Foundation Charity Classic and excellence in healthcare in our community.

Our friends at SilverStar are wanting to remind you that October is the last chance to get a great deal on seasons passes and lift tickets.

Purchase by Oct 31 to take advantage of our last chance pricing and secure a winter full of adventure at our local Mountain. Do you have family or friends coming for a few days this season? Purchase a 4 Pack before Oct 31 for just $439. A great deal especially for friends coming over Christmas and weekends. All inclusive, no blackouts. 

Our friends at 50th Parallel winery are offering a complimentary tasting with a lunch or dinner reservation in their BLOCK ONE Restaurant between October 1-15, 2023.

Please note ‘Predator Ridge Golftoberfest’ promotion when making your reservation either by phone (250-766-3408) or when booking online.

Bookings are based on availability and are as per the Tasting Room and BLOCK ONE hours listed on their website.

We are excited to announce that 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.

2023 AERATION & GOLFTOBERFEST:

Our 13th annual Golftoberfest will be running between October 1 – 15.  Golftoberfest has morphed into so much more than just the celebration of fall golf, it is all about showcasing the magic of autumn at Predator Ridge.  Enjoy specials on golf, accommodations, and more.

2023 AERATION DATES:

• Monday October 2nd – Ridge Closed for Aeration
• Tuesday October 3rd – Ridge Closed for Aeration
• Wednesday October 4th – Both Courses Closed for Aeration
• Thursday October 5th – Predator Closed for Aeration
• Friday October 6th – Predator Closed for Aeration
• Saturday October 7th – Both courses open
• 11:00 am Shotguns – October 11th – October 15th
• Last Day of the Season – Sunday October 15th

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.

VERNON IS THE TRAIL CAPITAL OF BC

Greater Vernon is the official Trails Capital of BC! The Regional District North Okanagan, in partnership with the Ribbons of Green Trails Society, successfully named Greater Vernon as the official Trails Capital of BC through the Canadian Registrar of Trademarks. Trail-building efforts in Greater Vernon has been a decades-long process involving countless volunteers
and organizations. Visit the RDNO’s website for more details on this exciting new designation.

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. 

CAETANI CENTRE PRESENTS CULTURE DAYS
The Caetani Centre is part of a national and local movement to bring arts and culture into the limelight.The Vernon-based heritage museum and cultural centre, once home to celebrated artist Sveva Caetani, will host four days of free self-guided tours along with a special literary event as part of Vernon’s inaugural Sundog Festival of Arts and Culture and the nationwide Culture Days, taking place Sept. 22 to Oct. 15. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture held over three weeks every fall. Millions of people attend thousands of participatory arts and culture events across the country both in person and online. The Centre’s free self-guided tours will take place Oct. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the website to learn more.

MEET & GEEK – OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE

The first Thursday of every month, the Okanagan Science Centre hosts Meet & Geek, an engaging science talk with wine and snacks. Thursday, October 5, guest speaker Colleen O’Hare will speak about astronomy. As a founder of the Okanagan Observatory, she has been awarded the inaugural Qilak award in 2012, and has also had an asteroid named for her. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the speaker starts at 7:00pm. Visit the website to learn more and purchase your tickets. 

DIRTY FEET RACE – TRAIL RUN #5 AT PREDATOR RIDGE
The Dirty Feet race is now sold out! 300 runners will embark on the Predator Ridge trail network, which is full of amazing single track, hills, golf course and lake views, including incredible fall colours! Learn more.