The Jazz Benders

What a treat! The sound of jazz on a warm summer evening

in downtown Salmon Arm at the Ross Street Plaza!

The Jazz Benders with Brian Pratt-Johnson, Bill Lockie and Neil Fraser

entertained a small, but very appreciative audience, at the Ross Street Plaza 

last night with classic jazz tunes. 

80th birthday celebration

About twenty women gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the 80th birthday of our dear friend.

Held in a garden, on a gorgeous summer afternoon, the environment reflected

Lois' love of nature and the Shuswap.

After sharing a delicious catered lunch of spinach quiche, 

a variety of garden salads and homemade carrot cake 

Lois was presented with a basketful of cards and tributes. 

There was a heartfelt appreciation for this special person

who has warmly enveloped each of us into her circle of friends.

How to beat the heat!

Someone left an umbrella at the water park... 

...a perfect prop on the hottest day of the year!

Reached 100 degrees(36) in the shade on the back deck!

Canada Day flowers

A Canada Day bouquet from a friend's garden!

A big night!

It was a big night! Brandon's graduation celebration started with the traditional photo op at McGuire Lake. We joined crowds of grads, siblings, parents, grandparents, friends and teachers to view the display of lavish gowns, tuxedos, corsages and upswept hairdos.

A very handsome Brandon, winner of three scholarships, posed with his proud Mum.

Later, we joined another crowd at the Art Gallery for the final performance of a beloved local musician. Sandy Cameron has been teaching and performing music in Salmon Arm for over 30 years. Tonight he performed Cuban style jazz with Jim Johnston, Jordan Dyck, Jeremy Tymkiu and Arianna Chara. The gallery was overflowing. Windows and doors were left open so that people sitting outside could enjoy the music. It was a wonderful farewell. Sandy and his wife are moving to Victoria.

During the break we met the beautiful new addition to Arianna's family!

Initially attracted to John, later she had this look of uncertainty!

shapes and shadows

tastes of tuscany

in shapes and shadows

Hmmmh!

During dinner last night

a strange circle of light beamed 

on one of the seven sisters

from three mothers.

Hmmmh!