Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves Saturday afternoon.

THAT FEELS GOOD: Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves during the 2015 Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Saturday afternoon.

THAT FEELS GOOD: Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves during the 2015 Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Saturday afternoon.

THAT FEELS GOOD: Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves during the 2015 Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Saturday afternoon.

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