The Elastic Band, was started in 1974 by the Prince George Elks Club, entertains monthly at six of the retirement homes in Prince George, as well as occasional dances and community events like the Golden Age Teas and AiMHi dance. They all enjoy playing their music together, and especially when their old time tunes and songs bring smiles and tapping toes. The band does 70 to 80 playouts a year. The members are Ron Kushniruk, Jim Dow, Terry Receveur, Alice Friend, Beth Bressette, Bud Burbee, Bruce Gibson, Gord Dorish, Al Cardinal, Garth Laferdy, Ken Maddox, Marlene Bernier, Marino Bekolay and John Saharchuk.