20 Sunday Jan 2019
Many world-class cities accommodate clothing optional beach and park spaces for nude enjoyment.
Natural freedom and liberation from body-shaming are just two of the benefits.
Third Beach in Vancouver’s huge Stanley Park is the ideal spot.
If you agree, kindly sign the petition!
17 Thursday Jan 2019
Meeting starts at 6PM.
15 Tuesday Jan 2019
Posted in All Posts, News, Rainbow Path
The WBPS extends its condolences to not only Jamie and Darcy Strachan’s family but also to Jamie’s fiancee, Janine Poper, and to the entire beach community who knew and loved Jamie.
We couldn’t believe it on Moday, January 7 that both brothers had died of complications from the A-strain flu.
We were first notified of Jamie’s passing long distance by Stormin’ Norman and then from Presh the evening following his death.
(At the time, we weren’t aware that his brother, Darcy, had also died the same day. from the same flu) We are all heartbroken.
A famous painter not yet having reached his pinnacle of perfection Jamie left us with so many reminders of his greatness as a beach person, loyal friend, father, dedicated, fun-loving musician, poet and artist.
He often volunteered his drumming for beach jams and celebrations of life as well as providing some of his equipment for the Wreck Beach Christmas party fundraisers.
Judy was so honoured to have had him paint her portrait and to have presented it to her as we were demonstrating to keep our bus stop at the top of Marine Drive and University Boulevard.
Each painting was better than the one before. It’s not often that a painter can teach himself to reach our innermost hearts.
It only goes to show that we must savour the beauty of life while we have it because, like a candle in the wind, it can blow out with even the slightest puff of breath. Be at peace, Jamie as you re-unite with your beloved little black and white bunny, Bun Bun, whom you loved so much. The Family will announce celebration of life plans later and we will post them on the website.
Judy Williams and the WBPS
26 Sunday Aug 2018
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We are going to have Juan’s celebration of life tomorrow!
Bottom of trail 6
17 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in All Posts, Events, News, Skinnydip Day
Hi everybody!
Our Skinnydip Day Photos taken on July 22 is going to be on sale this weekend at the bottom of trail 6!
Poster : $3 each or 2 for $5.
Postcards: $2 each or 3 for $5
Total number was counted as high as 803!
Thank you everybody for your participation!
20 Friday Jul 2018
Posted in All Posts, News, Rainbow Path
JUAN BATTISTINI
JULY 15, 1969-JULY 15, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that our beloved Empanada Lucy wants her Wreck Beach
Family to know of Juan’s passing early on his 49thbirthday.
Please give hery our love in the loss of her younger son who is father to Thomas (15) and Quinton (14), uncle to Lily(18) and Lucas (5), brother to Carlos, former brother-in-law to Lisa, stepson to Matt Morgado, and former husband of Erica, loving
mother of his sons. Juan’s Celebration of Life will be held on the beach and we will let you know as soon as we have set a date to accommodate family travel availability.
I would appreciate someone helping me set up a Go Fund Me Page to help offset funeral
costs.
Judy (604)-308-6336
03 Thursday May 2018
Date : May 12(Sat.),
Time : 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where:Newlands Golf and Country Club 21025-48th Ave., (604)-533-3288, Langley, B.C. in the Copper Ballroom.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wreck Beach Preservation Society (28616 Haverman Rd., Bradner, B.C. V4X 2P3) or to the charity of your choice.
03 Thursday May 2018
Posted in All Posts, News, Rainbow Path
My Rock of Gibralter, and closest friend over the past 38 years, Robert, died peacefully April 5, at 12:10 a.m. holding my hand.
We were first introduced on Wreck Beach. He followed the rainbow path with an eagle flight feather clasped in his hands. Long-time friends, Erin and James, kept the vigil with me on April 4th.
I cannot thank Dr. Blackmore, and others who made his life better, plus the entire Zion Park Manor staff, his regular caregivers, enough for their many kindnesses and caring that went above and beyond their duties. They loved his wit, sense of humour and wealth of knowledge which he shared humbly.
He spoke seven languages and helped put his siblings through university, as well as successfully running one of the largest nursery operations in British Columbia. He was extremely respected and involved with the UBC Botanical Gardens where he worked with them in their early planning stages. In 1958, after fellow nurseryman John Massot travelled to California, and brought back the concept of nurseries selling plants in plastic tubs, he and Robert pioneered the practice in Canada!
Robert often joked that the ornamental cherries planted on boulevards in Vancouver came from his grafts and nursery stock. He was also a member of the DPS (Desert Plant Society), and the Magnolia Society.
He was a well-respected plantsman from Richmond to Aldergrove, to Bradner where he established successful nurseries and had many international contacts in Asia and Europe. Robert’s experience/knowledge in both propagation and grafting, was unexcelled and, as well, he understood most details and hardiness levels about all the ornamental plants of the Lower Mainland.
Over the years, he was the go-to man for any questions about one’s plants. He developed a new and rare form of Hosta and no one was more educated in more topics than this humble and witty man as he was also a top chef!! Robert was pre-deceased by his father, Norman; his mother, Mae; brothers, Lorne and Don; his sister, Barbara; his sister-in-law, Connie, and nephew, Peter, and Peter’s son, Ryan.
As well, he was also pre-deceased by his business partner of many years, Roy Dann. He is survived by his wife, Judy;
We are all missing him and will continue to miss him for the remainder of our lives. Good night, Sweet Prince, as you pass into “The Land of the Forever Young” to join your little friend, Gladys, whom you escorted there the night after her passing, just as the sun set between the two mountains off the Coast of Scotland.
Robert’s celebration of life will be Sat., May 12, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Newlands Golf and Country Club, 21025-48th Ave., (604)-533-3288, Langley, B.C. in the Copper Ballroom. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wreck Beach Preservation Society (28616 Haverman Rd., Bradner, B.C. V4X 2P3) or to the charity of your choice.
Arms around you all,
Judy Williams-Corbett (604-308-6336)
23 Tuesday Jan 2018
We need as may bodies as possible to oppose the closure of Lord Byng pool and Templeton pool!
Date: January 29 (Mon.) 6:30PM
Location: 2099 Beach Ave. Vancouver, B.C.
Closure may end up with lose of nudism events during our winter time!
For more info., please call Judy @604 308 6336
14 Sunday Jan 2018
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My name is Candie Lees.
My brother in law Ian Lees (Digger) passed away on December 29, 2017.
As I understand, Wreck Beach was one of Ian’s favourite places to be.
I’m reaching out to let anyone who knew him know of his passing and to let them know that Ian’s celebration of life will be at the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace below….
Canadian Memorial United Church: 1825 W. 16th Ave, Vancouver
January 19th (Fri.) at 11:30A.M.
It will take place on Friday Please RVSP mdle3005@gmail.com if your able to attend!
