Pender Post Community Calendar
May 2026
Events, recurring programs, directory details, faith services, and community movie listings in one readable monthly reference.
DIRECTORY
| NU-TO-YU THRIFT STORE |
Shop: Fri and Sat, 10 am – 4 pm Donate: Tues and Thurs, 9 am – 12 pm Donate (no furniture): Sat, 11 am – 2 pm |
| LIBRARY |
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat, 10 am – 2 pm |
| RECYCLING CENTRE |
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat, 10 am – 3 pm Bike Shop: first Sunday |
| PENDER CONSERVANCY |
Wed to Sun, 11 am – 3 pm |
| PENDER NATIVE PLANTS |
Fri and Sat, 10 am – 2 pm |
| FOOD BANK |
Friday, 9 am – 12 pm |
| PENDER ISLANDS MUSEUM |
Sat, Sun, and Mon (holiday), 2 – 4 pm |
MOVIE LISTINGS
Community Hall Theatre
Matinee: Leap Year (2010)
Monday May 4, 2:15 pm
1 hour 40 minutes
Wicked
Friday May 8, 7:15 pm
2 hours 40 minutes
Wicked for Good
Saturday May 9, 7:15 pm
2 hours 17 minutes
Matinee: Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
Monday May 18, 2:15 pm
1 hour 54 minutes
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Saturday May 23, 7:15 pm
3 hours 17 minutes
Family Matinee: Alpha and Omega (2010)
Friday May 29, 2:15 pm
1 hour 30 minutes
MAY SPECIAL EVENTS
| 1 | Fri | 12 pm | Community Gathering with Malakai, Community Hall |
| 1 | Fri | 4 pm | May Day Celebration, Browning Field |
| 2 | Sat | 11:15 am | Pender Pirates Baseball – Home Opener, Danny Martin Park |
| 2 | Sat | 12 pm | North Pender Housing Access and Affordability Project, Anglican Hall |
| 3 | Sun | 7 pm | PICA presents: Geology of the Gulf Islands with Bob Turner, Community Hall |
| 4 | Mon | 2:15 pm | Film: Leap Year, Community Hall |
| 4 | Mon | 4 pm | The Speakeasy, Legion |
| 4 | Mon | 7 pm | Pender Photo Club, Zoom |
| 4 | Mon | Delivery of Stats Canada: Census 2026 | |
| 5 | Tue | 1 pm | Monday Activity Day: Seniors’ Advisory Meeting, Community Hall |
| 5 | Tue | Book Club with Cee: The Only Woman in the Room, Community Hall | |
| 7 | Thu | 2 pm | Unveiling of SDA;YES Welcome Signs, Community Hall |
| 8 | Fri | 12 pm | Community Gathering with Cedar Lopatecki, Community Hall |
| 8 | Fri | 7:15 pm | Film: Wicked, Community Hall |
| 9 | Sat | 11:15 am | Pender Pirates Baseball Home Game, Danny Martin Park |
| 9 | Sat | 12:45 pm | Bingo, doors open at 12:30 pm, Legion |
| 9 | Sat | 7:15 pm | Film: Wicked for Good, Community Hall |
| 9 | Sat | Emergency Preparedness Week | |
| 9 | Sat | “Big Divot” Golf Tournament, Pender Golf Course | |
| 11 | Mon | 9:15 am | Quilters Circle, Anglican Hall |
| 11 | Mon | 1 pm | Repair Cafe, Community Hall |
| 11 | Mon | Armchair Travel with Shelley and Chris to Bali, Community Hall | |
| 11 | Mon | Film: Emergence: Women in the Storm, Community Hall | |
| 12 | Tue | 4 pm | Pender Island Fall Fair Planning Meeting, Community Hall Lounge |
| 13 | Wed | 10 am | Taoist Tai Chi Open House, Community Hall |
| 13 | Wed | 7 pm | Power and Sail Squadron AGM |
| 14 | Thu | 4 pm | Community Hall (PIRAHA) AGM, Community Hall |
| 15 | Fri | 12 pm | Community Gathering with Herb Keim, Community Hall |
| 16 | Sat | 9 am | Daddy N’ Me Pancake Breakfast, Dragonfly Centre |
| 16 | Sat | 9:30 am | Summer Farmers’ Market season begins, Community Hall |
| 16 | Sat | 10 am | Pender Radio launch event, Community Hall and online |
| 16 | Sat | 10 am | PIAS Spring Art Show, also Sunday May 17, Community Hall |
| 16 | Sat | 11:30 am | Fred Nye Memorial, Legion |
| 16 | Sat | Pender Highlanders at Victoria Highland Games, also May 17, Topaz Park, Victoria | |
| 17 | Sun | 10 am | Scrapbooking and Crafts at the Legion |
| 17 | Sun | 3 pm | Death Cafe, Anglican Hall |
| 18 | Mon | 2:15 pm | Film: Hector and the Search for Happiness, Community Hall |
| 20 | Wed | 4 pm | SDA;YES Truth and Reconciliation Circle, Anglican Hall |
| 21 | Thu | Pender Classic Disc Golf Tournament, Golf Island Disc Park | |
| 22 | Fri | 12 pm | Community Gathering with Benedict Beattie, Community Hall |
| 22 | Fri | 5 pm | Friday Night Dinner, food and music TBD, Legion |
| 23 | Sat | 11:15 am | Pender Pirates Baseball Home Game, Danny Martin Park |
| 23 | Sat | 7:15 pm | Film: Avatar: Fire and Ash, Community Hall |
| 28 | Thu | 6 pm | Potters Meetup, Community Hall |
| 29 | Fri | 12 pm | Community Gathering with a Speakeasy showcase, Community Hall |
| 29 | Fri | 2:15 pm | Family Matinee: Alpha and Omega, Community Hall |
| 29 | Fri | 7 pm | Seminar with Tal Engel: Where are the Elders?, Community Hall |
| 29 | Fri | Kingfisher Forest Workshop with Tal Engel, hosted by PICA, Kingfisher Forest | |
| 29 | Fri | Nu-to-Yu Student Bursary application deadline | |
| 30 | Sat | 10 am | Tapestry of Words Literary Festival, also Sunday May 31, Community Hall |
| 30 | Sat | 10 am | Verse and Vision at Tapestry of Words, also Sunday May 31, Community Hall |
| 30 | Sat | 11:15 am | Pender Pirates Baseball Home Game, Danny Martin Park |
| 30 | Sat | 2 pm | Legion General Meeting |
| 30 | Sat | Pender Otters Regional Swim Meet, also Sunday May 31, Duncan Aquatic Centre | |
| 31 | Sun | 12:30 pm | Flash Fiction Workshop at Tapestry of Words, Community Hall |
WEEKLY EVENTS CALENDAR
| MONDAY | |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Doubles group pickleball, Privateer’s Park & Courts |
| 9 am – 1 pm | Community Cafe, Community Hall |
| 9 – 11:30 am | Parents and Babes, Dragonfly Child Care Centre |
| 9 – 10 am | Pikler Inspired Play Group, Dragonfly Child Care Centre |
| 9:30 am | Let’s Go Walking, location varies Email Carol at cjd4@shaw.ca for details. |
| 12:30 – 4 pm | 1:1 Counselling with Geneva Jacobs, Dragonfly Child Care Centre Sessions are held in a confidential space while your children are cared for by an educator. |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Maintain Your Independence: Strength Training for Overall Health, Community Hall upstairs, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road Build strength to improve overall health with instructor Stacy Packford. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle. |
| 10 am – 12 pm | Cafe and Knitting and Stitching Circle, Community Hall |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Maintain Your Independence: 18 Postures, Community Hall upstairs Gentle exercises designed to support seniors’ health and vitality with instructor Judith. Free. |
| 1 – 2 pm | Seniors Kung-Fu with Tom, Community Hall |
| TUESDAY | |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Doubles group tennis, Privateer’s Park & Courts |
| 10 am – 12 pm | Parents and Tots free drop-in, Public Library Weekly events to introduce your family to the library and meet other parents in a cozy, welcoming space. Free. |
| 6:30 – 8:30 pm | All-ages volleyball, School Gym |
| 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Badminton Club, School Gym |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Maintain Your Independence: Moderate Yoga, Anglican Hall Fireside Room, 4703 Canal Road A moderately paced class on foundational yoga shapes, introducing breath and the ability to flow from one posture to the next. |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Maintain Your Independence: Chair Yoga A gentle, accessible way to ease stiffness, reduce chronic pain, and improve strength, balance, and flexibility. |
| 12 – 1 pm | Maintain Your Independence: Essentrics with Heather Hanson A slow to medium paced full-body workout that simultaneously stretches and strengthens every muscle in the body. Bring a yoga mat. |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Doubles group pickleball, Privateer’s Park & Courts |
| 9 – 10:15 am | Healthy Opportunities for Preschoolers, School Gymnasium Join facilitator Kirstin in new activities each week. HOP is designed for parents and caregivers to engage with their children ages 1–5. Free. |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Maintain Your Independence: Strength Training – Supplemental Class, Community Hall |
| 9:30 – 11:30 am | Taoist Tai Chi, Community Hall Health comes when body, mind and spirit are one. |
| 1:30 – 3:30 pm | Australian Rules Carpet Bowling, Community Hall Mild to moderate exercise, friendly competition, and great fun. Clean flat soled shoes required. Recommended drop-in $2. |
| 2 – 4 pm | Socrates Club with John Gowen, Legion |
| 7 pm | Walking soccer, adults only, School Gym or Field |
| THURSDAY | |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Doubles group pickleball, Privateer’s Park & Courts |
| 2 – 4 pm | Euchre with Margarette Vergette, Legion |
| 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Youth Culinary Skills Training, Community Hall Participants gain hands-on kitchen skills in a supportive environment. Bring an apron. A snack will be provided. |
| 7 – 9 pm | 18+ volleyball, School Gym |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Maintain Your Independence: Moderate Yoga with Candace Aldridge, Anglican Hall Fireside Room, 4703 Canal Road A moderately paced class on foundational yoga shapes and breath. |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Maintain Your Independence: Chair Yoga with Candace Aldridge A gentle, accessible way to ease stiffness, reduce chronic pain, and improve strength, balance, and flexibility. |
| FRIDAY | |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Doubles group pickleball, Privateer’s Park & Courts |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Food Bank donation drop-off, behind Anglican Parish Hall, upstairs |
| 9:30 am | Let’s Go Walking, location varies Email Carol at cjd4@shaw.ca for details. |
| 10:30 am – 1 pm | Youth-led Community Cafe, Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road |
| 10:45 – 11:45 am | Friday Fun Activities |
| 10 am – 4 pm | Youth Leadership Program (12+) |
| 10 am – 1:30 pm | Hall Heroes Club (ages 5+) Younger heroes ages 5–7 will need a buddy. |
| 1:30 – 4 pm | Friday Kids Club Hands-on fun, creative projects, and outdoor adventures. Registration required. |
| 1:30 – 4 pm | Dungeons & Dragons, Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road Free. |
| 10:30 – 11:30 am | Maintain Your Independence: Yin Yoga with Candace Aldridge, Anglican Hall Fireside Room, 4703 Canal Road A functional, floor-based practice where shapes are held for 2–5 minutes. |
| 4 pm | Meat Draw, Legion Doors open 3 pm. |
| 5:30 pm | Co-ed soccer, adults only, School Gym or Field |
| SATURDAY | |
| 10 am – 1 pm | Seasonal Saturday Market, Community Hall |
| 10 am – 1 pm | Youth-led Community Cafe, Community Hall |
| 10 am – 1 pm | Youth Leadership Program (10+), Community Hall |
| 11:15 am – 1:15 pm | Pender Pirates Baseball, Danny Martin Park |
| 4 pm | Meat Draw, Legion Doors open 3 pm. |
| SUNDAY | |
| 9 am – 12 pm | Doubles group tennis, Privateer’s Park & Courts |
| 10 am – 12 pm | Badminton Club, School Gym |
FAITH DIRECTORY
St. Teresa’s Chapel – Roman Catholic Services
May 3: Liturgy of the Word and Communion
May 8: Friday Mass with Father Rolf
May 17: Liturgy of the Word and Communion
May 22: Friday Mass with Father Bernard
May 31: Liturgy of the Word and Communion
All services at 9:30 am.
Contact 250-629-6029 or email stteresachapel@gmail.com for further details.
Anglican Church of Canada
May 3: Holy Eucharist
May 10: Morning Prayer
May 17: Circle Service
May 24: Holy Eucharist
May 31: Holy Eucharist
All services at 10 am. All are welcome.
Church office: 250-629-3634
Bookings: rentals@pendersaturnaanglican.ca
Email: admin@pendersaturnaanglican.ca
Bahá’í Faith Group
Thursday, May 21, 5 pm: Dinner and discussion group.
Please bring a quote or short story that inspires you to share with others and generate discussion.
Call Bev or Don Peden at 250-412-5224 if you would enjoy participating.
http://www.bahai.ca
Pender Island Community Church
May 3: Reverend Dan Glover
May 10: Robin Rudolph
May 17: Christian Girard
May 24: Reverend Dan Glover
May 31: Carole Ardell
All services at 10:45 am.