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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Lymphoma/Leukemia Support Group meeting with guest speaker, Aruna Day from Light the Night Walk. Thursday, 7 p.m. in Begbie Hall, Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Film screening of documentary Soul Masters, Dr. Guo and Dr. Sha, with first-ever footage of breakthrough medical practices. Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St. $5
Ladies Fitness/Self-Defence. Free, meet every Wednesday, 8 p.m., 4091 Braefoot Rd. Tel. 250-882-8831.
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, call 1-800-932-8677 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.
SELF IMPROVEMENT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Modern Buddhism: Study and Meditation Programs, classes begin Sept. 4 at 2020A Douglas St. Free lunchtime meditation, Mon.-Fri., 12: 15-12: 45 p.m. For class details and locations visit MeditateInVictoria.org or tel. 250-592-7164.
Jeannie Zandi Public Satsang, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Cost: $15/$20. Contact [email protected]; go to jeanniezandi.com
Taoist Tai Chi open house, get healthy, have fun, create community. Special $20 off card available for new members. Thursday, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Cultra Ave. and Saturday, Sept. 8, 1-3 p.m. at 865 Catherine St. Tel. 250-383-4103.
Two new videos presented by Jay and Meridel Rawlings: Israel -Iran and the Bible, Thursday, 7 p.m. at Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. and Change the Heart, Change the
Nation, Sunday, 7 p.m. at Comfort Hotel, 3020 Blanshard St. Free-will offering
Evening meditation with the Victoria Insight Meditation Society, a 45-minute meditation followed by a taped or live presention on Buddhist teachings. Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Lynn Wylie-Helga Beer Yoga studio, 2021600 Bay St. By donation. Visit VictoriaIMS.org for details.
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. 250-220-9797.
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 Hwy. 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
Falun Gong: Special qigong method for cultivation practice of mind and body. Free. Tel. 250-658-2089.
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 go to sos.org
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Friends of Music Society, a non-profit offering music programs for people with and without mental illness, is looking for would-be and experienced ukers to join our ukulele program. Wednesdays, 4-5: 30 p.m. at the Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. Free. Instruments provided. 250-592-5114.
Bike to Work Skills Course, a fullday course with in-class and on-road bike handling and traffic skills. Saturday, 8: 45 a.m.-4: 30 p.m., downtown Victoria. Cost: $30, preregistration required at [email protected]. See biketowork.ca/victoria/workshops
Victoria Genealogical Society is now taking bookings for the 2012/13 fall/winter series of their award winning genealogy seminar, Ask Granny, a free seminar to seniors in retirement homes. VGS has launched an on-line video tutorial, free and easy to use: VictoriaGS.org/school. More information at [email protected].
Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria meeting welcomes anyone interested in needlework whether beginner or experienced. Evening meeting Thursday at 7-9.30 p.m., St Aidan's United Church, 3703 St Aidan's St. Day meeting Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., same location. [email protected].
Real Estate Secrets for Seniors, a free seminar with Rick Couvelier of DFH Real Estate Ltd., Saturday, tel. 250-477-0921 or couvelier.com
The Monterey Note-ables, a group of seniors, begin rehearsals at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre Oct. 14 in preparation for 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 first 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.
Local Peninsula Panthers need billet families for the upcoming 2012-13 Season. If you are interested in hosting a young (17-18 years old) up-andcoming hockey player, please contact Tanya, tel. 250-889-6884.
Vic High Class of '72 40th Reunion, September 22. Contact: tel. 2503867272 or [email protected] Registration must be received no later than Sept 4.
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
Toastmasters International welcomes guests. Find a time and place to suit at information to [email protected].
Village Squires barbershop chorus practises every Tuesday 7-10 p.m. at Centennial United Church, 612 David St. (at Gorge Rd. E.) 250-472-2626 or visit evg.org/vsquires
VOLUNTEERING
Victoria International Chalk Art Festival, downtown Sept. 12-16, has volunteer pportunities including info table shifts at Bay Centre's centre court and weekend shifts on
Government Street. Street positions include info tent, helping with kids chalk area, managing supplies, etc. [email protected]
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association provides a riding program for children and adults with disabilities. We provide training to volunteers of 16 years or older. Classes Monday and Thursday mornings or Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Contact: 778-426-0506 or [email protected]
Fifth Annual Chef Survival Challenge - watch chefs take on the obstacle course and create fantastic foods. Volunteers needed for Sept. 30. [email protected] to participate. Details at chefsurvivalchallenge.com
Oak Bay Lodge is looking for a volunteer to bring senior residents to the hair salon, Fridays 8: 45-noon, training is provided. Contact 250-370-6642 or [email protected]
Upcoming fundraiser needs: pet watchers, cashiers, 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 needs volunteers for restore sales and warehouse assistants, committee members and special events volunteers. Contact Hazel Yeo, volunteer co-ordinator, tel. 250-480-7688 ext 101 or [email protected]
Board of Directors: Centennial Day Care Society seeks new board members interested in supporting young families and contributing to a small non-profit society. Tel. 250-479-0334.
LifeRing Secular Recovery is looking for board members and volunteers. Exciting opportunities available at liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Volunteers needed by local book reviewing newsletter: writerschoicereviews.com. Help needed with reviewing, selling ads, distribution and production. All ages welcome, contact [email protected]
Crystal Clear Drug Prevention Society seeks volunteer board members. Our mission: stop illicit drug use before it starts. Contact 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 is building schools in Tanzania and has volunteer opportunities: An experienced bookkeeper to work parttime, 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.
Craigdarroch Castle is seeking volunteer docents and cashiers. Help share the history of Victoria and the castle with 100,000+ visitors per year. Contact 250-592-5323 x32 or [email protected].
Seniors Serving Seniors: Return to Health Program. Volunteers needed to provide social support 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].
Knitters and Crocheters: Blanket squares needed, either knit or crocheted, or help in creating blankets. Michaels craft room, Thursday afternoons, 1-4: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-727-6786.
Volunteer at downtown's new thrift store, Out of the Closet Renew Boutique, 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.
Kids Help Phone seeks volunteer student ambassador liaisons in the Victoria area. Tel. 1-877-267-7057 or [email protected].
Volunteer Mentors needed for young people at risk of becoming involved with crime. Tel. 250-386-3428 or kidstart.ca
Peer Helpers - Single Parent Resource Centre seeks volunteers to help single parents using the centre. Send resumé and covering letter to [email protected] or 250-385-1114, ext. 226.
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
Big Brothers Big Sisters clothing drive. We now have an 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.
Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique, profits to Victoria Hospice end-of-life care. Help by donating better-quality fashions, jewelry, accessories, collectibles and household items. 1315 Cook St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Tel. 250-361-4966.
EMI Gift Shop, 2334 Trent St. New, used books, clothing, jewelry etc. Proceeds to clients of CMHA. Tel. 250-370-8497.
Canadian Diabetes Clothesline program needs usable clothing. Free pickup. Tel. 250-380-3024.
Community Closet thrift store, 435 Simcoe St. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; accepts donations at those times. New volunteers welcome.
SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELLING
DivorceCare weekly seminar, for people struggling through separation and divorce. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Sept. 11-Dec. 11 at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-385-7786.
Borderline Personality Society of B.C. weekly support group, starting Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Capital Mental Health Association, 125 Skinner St. Family members also welcome. Contact: 250-383-5144, ext 2127 or [email protected]
Nicotine Anonymous meeting, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at 1078 Joan Cres. Tel. 250-388-3151.
For men only: An ongoing facilitated support group for men committed to living a nonviolent life style. Every Monday night, minimal cost. For details, contact [email protected]
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.
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Mental Health and suicide awareness Rally: Help raise awareness, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Legislative Assembly Lawns. Tel. 250-818-1608
Shawnigan Lake Blood Donor Clinic, Wednesday and Thursday, 10: 15 a.m.-5: 45 p.m. at Mill Bay Community League Hall, 1001 Shawnigan Lake Rd., Mill Bay. Call 1-888-2-DONATE or go to blood.ca to make an appointment.
