Connection
Community
Camaraderie
Men’s Sheds are open to men of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
The Okanagan Men’s Shed is a shared space version of the workshop in the basement, garage or backyard that has long been a part of the Canadian way of life for men. It is a welcoming space to connect and learn from each other. We also engage in Community projects to give back.
Our mission is to offer men an alternative way to reach out, avoid isolation, find new opportunities and interests, to socialize and work shoulder to shoulder on activities which give a sense of purpose and value.
Get Involved
In-person – Join us 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Fridays at Deli City Cafe & Catering, 1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna. We’ll be happy to share what is going on at The Barn (our workshop) and how you can participate.
SHED NEWS & EVENTS
- CSN Collision Car Show
ONLY TWO DAYS until the CSN Collision Car Show!
The Okanagan Mens Shed will be on site at Kelowna’s City Park, Sunday June 15th 2025, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Join us in the Kids Zone for a surprise woodworking project that you can purchase and build with help from the Mens Shed team. All proceeds from this event helps us cover the cost of materials for the kits.
Proceeds from the car show are in support of the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna
Go to CSN Collision for more information
See you there!
- Staying Connected
Jan Fennema, President of Mens Sheds Association of BC stopped by the Barn today and met with members of the Okanagan Mens Shed. He brought some of the woodworking items made by other Mens Sheds in the province and provided an update on his outreach with groups across BC.
The Men’s Sheds across BC are involved in their communities in different ways. Some have items for sale that were hand crafted by members and others engage in community projects where they can offer their expertise in small construction/carpentry projects. Learn more by visiting the Mens Sheds Association of BC site here
https://bcmensshed.ca/ - YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids
Dale and Lloyd Okanagan Men’s Shed members were working shoulder to shoulder at the YMCA Southern Interior BC’s Cycle For Strong Kid’s Event. As a part of the Kids Zone our members volunteered their time to help the children build a wooden paddle boat. Some of the parent’s jumped right in to share the experience with their child! Over 100 boats were built with a little help! Many thanks to the YMCA team of volunteers who provided space and a chance for the Men’s Shed volunteers to give back. There is still time to donate! Click here to donate to the YMCA
Get Involved – if you would like to know more, click here!
Thanks to our members who set up and manned the kiosk: Hu, Lloyd, Dale, Al, Carl, Wade, Don and Mike!