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COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Sensible Dialogue on Cannabis: Find out how we can decriminalize cannabis in BC and how you can be part of the solution. Monday, Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Free. Contact: [email protected]; go to sensiblebc.ca/panel
Victoria Sunshine Summit: In celebration of International Right to Know Week, raising awareness of British Columbians' right to access government information as an essential part of democracy. Friday, Sept. 28, 8: 30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m., location details provided with registration confirmation. Cost: $65/$25 (includes breakfast). Contact: [email protected]; capapa.org
End Homelessness: Meetings first and third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Silver Threads, Douglas and Herald, second and fourth Wednesdays, 1 p.m. at Our Place., 919 Pandora Ave. Tel. 2504804854.
SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELLING
GriefShare, for people struggling through the grieving process. Weekly seminar starting in late September at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-385-7786 to register. Day and time to be determined upon enough registrations.
DivorceCare, for people struggling through separation and divorce. Free weekly seminar, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., to Dec. 11 at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Register: 250-385-7786.
Nicotine Anonymous meeting, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at 1078 Joan Cres. Tel. 250-388-3151. Everyone welcome.
Borderline Personality Support Group drop-in. Family/friends welcome. First and third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at 941 Kings Rd. Tel. 250-383-5144, Ext. 2127 or [email protected].
Al-Anon: Do you love an alcoholic? Do you suffer from another's drinking? Find us at 250-383-4020 or bcyukon-al-anon.org
For men only: An ongoing facilitated support group for men committed to living a nonviolent lifestyle. Every Monday night, minimal cost. For details, contact [email protected]
Beyond Affairs Network: Are you dealing with the aftermath of learning about your spouse or partner's affair? BAN can help. Contact the Vancouver Island co-ordinator at qualicumbeach [email protected] to learn more.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Victoria presents two 12-step groups to help people recover from porn, sex, love and romance addictions, meeting weekly. Tel. 250-592-1916 or [email protected].
Dual Recovery Anonymous: support group for recovery from both an addiction of any kind and a mental health issue, 941 Kings Rd., Tuesdays, 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-4225 or visit [email protected]
Gamblers' Anonymous helps people who play until their last dollar is gone. Meets Tuesdays, 150-2101 Richmond Rd., 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Visit victoriaga.org
Seniors Entitlement Service, assisting seniors with pensions, health care and other issues at Blanshard Community Centre, 901 Kings Rd. Trained advocates are on duty. Tel. 250-388-7696, ext. 223.
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
St. Joseph's Church and School Bazaar. Great buys, food, fun, silent auction items and raffle gifts. Saturday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 753 Burnside Rd. W. Tel. 2504797413.
2nd Annual Chinese Presbyterian Church's Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser for Operation Christmas Child. Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. at Chinese Presbyterian Church, 816 North Park St., Fairway Market at 3651 Shelbourne St. and Fairway Market at 2635 Quadra St.
Big Brothers Big Sisters clothing drive: support mentoring programs for children in our community by donating gently used clothing, beddings and linens. New attended donation station at the parking lot of Canadian Tire, 855 Langford Pky., every Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or tel. 250-385-7226 for free pickup.
EMI Gift Shop, 2334 Trent St. New, used books, clothing, jewelry. Proceeds to clients of CMHA. Tel. 250-370-8497.
Church Thrift Shops
- Gordon Head United Church Thrift Shop, 4201 Tyndall Ave., Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 250-477-4142.
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop, 680 Courtney St., first and third Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. 250-384-5734.
- St. Aidan's Thrift Shop, 3703 St. Aidan's St. 250-477-2089 ext. 7. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and last Saturday of month, 9: 30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Church of Our Lord Thrift Shop, 626 Blanshard St. Friday, 9: 30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. 250-383-8915.
- James Bay United Church Thrift Shop, 517 Michigan St. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 250-384-5821.
- Oak Bay United Church, corner of Granite and Mitchell. Thrift Shop/Annex Fridays, 10-2 p.m.; annex open first Sat. of month, 10-noon. 250-598-5021 ext 0.
SELF IMPROVEMENT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Evening meditation with the Victoria Insight Meditation Society, a 45-minute meditation followed by a taped talk or live presention on Buddhist teachings. Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Lynn Wylie-Helga Beer Yoga studio, 202-1600 Bay St. By donation. Visit VictoriaIMS.org for information about our programs.
A Course in Miracles: In-depth Study of Course Principles. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at James Bay New Horizons Community Centre. Cost: $2. Tel. 250220-9797.
Transcendental Meditation: weekly meditation programs, beginner and advanced programs; group meditations; advanced lectures and discussions led by certified instructors. Contact: 250-383-9822 or [email protected] or visit meditationvictoria.org
Free adult ESL classes with free childcare at SPEAKWELL ESL English Conversation Program. Wednesdays, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Bldg (next to Gordon Head Rec Centre). Contact 250-721-0497 or [email protected].
Free ESL Classes at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Sundays, 9: 30-10: 15 a.m. Tel. 250-385-7786; centralbaptistchurch.ca
Free ESL classes for Seniors, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. in the Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, 1767 Island Highway. Membership is required. There is financial help through the LIFE program. Learn English, make new friends and join in some of the activities at the Centre.
Victoria Pranic Healing and Meditation Centre: A compassionate, healing guided meditation. Mondays, 7 p.m., followed by healing clinic and Tuesdays, 1 p.m., relaxing lunch time experience. 839 Fisgard St. Tel. 250-590-1398.
ShoDai Meditation, Wednesdays, Cowichan University Campus, Duncan. Buddha Discovery Service, Nichiren Buddha Society, Sundays. Details at tel. 778-722-0155 or VIRetreats.com
Modern Buddhism: Discover the power of meditation. For complete schedule of classes, retreats and special events, contact Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre, 2020A Douglas St. Tel. 250-592-7164 or visit MeditateInVictoria.org.
Weekly drop-in classes $10:
- Mondays, Bodhichitta Centre, 7-9 p.m. or Sidney Public Library, 10: 30 a.m.-noon.
- Wednesdays: Esquimalt Rec Centre, 7: 15-8: 45 p.m. or Fairfield United Church, 7: 30-9 p.m.
Falun Gong: A special qigong method for cultivation practice of mind and body. Free. Tel. 2506582089.
Way of Mastery: From sleep to wakefulness, from illusion to reality, from fear to love. Wednesdays, 7-9: 30 p.m., 415-200 Dallas Rd. By donation. Tel. 250-920-0948 first.
Making the Divine Connection: Meditation on the Inner light and sound presented by Science of Spirituality. All programs free of charge. Tel. 250-479-5731 or sos.org
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Dental Health Education Centre at Camosun College's Lansdowne Campus is accepting new clients for professional dental hygiene care. The clinic will be open Monday evenings in addition to offering morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week. The initial 30-minute screening appointment is free. Preventive services are available for adults for one low cost of $60 or less; children and youth services are $20 or less. Contact: [email protected] or 250-370-3184.
Lymphoma/Leukemia Society meetings change of venue for October/November meetings, 7 p.m. at Vancouver Island Cancer Clinic Patient Care Centre, Lee Avenue. Tel. 250-642-5088.
Saanich Peninsula Stroke Recovery Branch, to assist members and their families. Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tel. 250-652-3016.
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly): A non-profit, non-commercial, affordable weight-loss support and wellness education organization meets weekly. Visit tops.org, contact 18009328677 or [email protected].
Massage with Vitality Plus Program. First session is $10. Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. Certified chair practitioner. Tel. 250-590-2220 for appointment.
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Victoria Historical Society presentation: Delectus Victorianus Historian and VHS president Ronald Greene will present a view of Victoria of the 1860s and 1870s as collected and compiled by the Rev. A.E. Alston, who was born in Victoria in 1862. Thursday, Sept. 27, 7: 30-9: 15 p.m. at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies St. Free. See victoriahistoricalsociety.bc.ca
Vic AM Association Mixer,an evening of conversation, meeting people and networking. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 5: 30-7: 30 p.m. at Stone's Throw Restaurant, 642 Johnson St. Free. Contact: [email protected]
The Canadian Federation of University Women Saanich Peninsula meeting with Marlene Dergousoff, former Assistant Supt. of Schools, speaking on child poverty and the initiative to deal with it. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Cenre in Sidney. New members and guests are welcome.
Monarchist League Victoria Branch Fall General Meeting. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. at Berwick House, 4062 Shelbourne at Feltham. New members welcome. Contact: [email protected] or 250 886-8225.
The Monterey Note-ables, a group of seniors, begin rehearsals at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre on Sunday, Oct. 14 in preparation for their 17th annual April show. We welcome new members with any experience in singing and dancing or backstage work. Rehearsals every Sunday. No charge for membership, but all members must be members of the Monterey Centre. Tel. 250-477-0989.
Melodears Singers, choir of 12 ladies need Director and one soprano. Friendly, fun-loving group. Rehearsals every Monday afternoon, concerts twice a month, mostly at seniors' residences. Tel. 250-477-0614.
Golden Rods & Reels Fishing & Social Club meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at 1728 Douglas St. Monthly fishing demo and instruction. For information, visit goldenrodsandreels.com.
Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society meets the second Thursday of every month at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Peter's Anglican Church Hall, St. Peter's Road. New members are welcome. Tel. 250-385-9552.
Saanich Songmen welcome male seniors who can carry a tune (no auditions). Friendly, fun group singing popular standards. Rehearse Saturdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. and give concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Tel. 250-361-9878 or 250-382-3151.
Victoria Mandolin Orchestra welcomes new members on various instruments, guitar and bass. Intermediate level playing and music reading. Practice Tuesdays 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Contact [email protected] or members.shaw.ca/cmvarcoe
Village Squires barbershop chorus practises every Tuesday 7-10 p.m. at Centennial United Church, 612 David St. (at Gorge Rd. E.) Tel. 250-472-2626 or visit evg.org/vsquires
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer with bookkeeping experience for a small non profit senior's home in Sidney. Flexible time. Tel. 250-655-6555.
Oak Bay Volunteer Services 35th Anniversary, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2-4 p.m. at Sports View Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre. RSVP 250-595-1034.
2012 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure call for volunteers on Sunday, Sept. 30 at UVic. Tel. 250-384-3328. Registration at cbcf.org.
Friends of Music Society, a nonprofit offering music programs for people with and without mental illness, is looking for would-be and experienced ukers to join our new ukulele program. Thursdays, 4-5: 30 p.m. at the Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. Free, instruments provided. Tel. 250-592-5114.
Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association provides a riding program for children and adults with disabilities. If you enjoy horses and people, this would appeal to you. No experience is necessary, (we provide training), however, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Classes are held Monday-Thursday mornings and Tuesday-Thursday afternoons. Contact: 778-426-0506 or [email protected]
The 5th Annual Chef Survival Challenge, an exciting opportunity to watch chefs take on the obstacle course and create fantastic foods. Volunteers are required for a number of positions, Sunday, Sept. 30. Contact [email protected]. See details at chefsurvivalchallenge.com
Oak Bay Lodge is looking for a volunteer to bring senior residents to the hair salon. Regular shift is every Friday 8: 45-noon, training is provided. Contact 250-370-6642 or [email protected]
Love animals, like events, community minded? Upcoming fundraiser needs: cashiers, pet watchers, MC, prize assistant, food assistants (no cleaning/ cooking) general, stage assistant, promotions assistants, photographers, videographer, event assistant. All ages welcome. Contact doggyidol.com
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is seeking volunteers for several positions: Restore sales and warehouse assistants; committee members and special events volunteers. For more information, contact Hazel Yeo, volunteer co-ordinator, tel. 250-480-7688 ext 101 or [email protected]
LifeRing Secular Recovery is looking for board members and volunteers. Exciting opportunities available at liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Crystal Clear Drug Prevention Society seeks volunteer board members. Our mission is to stop illicit drug use before it starts. Call Don Monsour, 250-589-1001 or becrystalclear.com
B.C. SPCA Wild ARC welcomes new animal care volunteers who are passionate about helping wildlife in distress. Visit wildarc.com to apply.
Primary Schools For Africa Society, a non-profit charity that is building schools in Tanzania, has the following volunteer opportunities: An experienced bookkeeper to work part-time, about four or five hours per month, and energetic promoters and presenters. Tel. 250-598-4207.
Saanich Volunteer Services seeks drivers, visitors and home repair persons to help a neighbour. Tel. 250-595-8008.
Seniors Serving Seniors: Return to Health Program. Volunteers needed to provide social support and encouragement to isolated and lonely seniors before, during and after a hospitalization. Tel. 250-382-4331.
Recreation Integration Victoria needs volunteers to share recreational interests with a person with a disability. Contact the leisure assistance coordinator at 250-477-6314 or [email protected].
Victoria Branch of Victoria's Quilts Canada makes quilts for people with cancer in B.C. If you would like to volunteer or donate fabric, batting or flannelette, email [email protected].
Out of the Closet Renew Boutique, a new downtown thrift store, needs volunteers. Open every day at 1736 Douglas St. Tel. 250-590-2719.
Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders needs animal rescue volunteers. Tel. 250-474-5581 or visit animalcrusaders.ca/how-to
Volunteer Driver Dispatchers to coordinate drives for cancer clients to medical appointments through volunteer driver program. 250-414-4253 or see cancervolunteer.ca
Single Moms: Mentors needed for the Moms and Mentors Program, Single Parent Resource Centre. Weekly connection with mom, monthly meeting for all moms and mentors. Tel. 250-721-5995.
Capital City Volunteers seeks people to visit or drive. Tel. 250-380-0660 or capitalcityvolunteers.org.
