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July.
Monday July 12th 2010.
Day Care Program.
St. Charles Manor, 1006 St. Charles Street, Victoria, BC. is pleased to announce their new Day Care respite program for Seniors on Mondays and Thursdays 10am – 4pm.
250-595-4255. www.stcharlesmanor.ca
ELDERCOLLEGE FALL COURSES ANNOUNCED.
Summer has only just begun, it’s too early to start thinking about what to do this fall! Not if you want to be assured a seat in one of the many courses offered in our newly released fall flyer.
If you are 55 plus and looking for something interesting and exciting to do this fall then sign up for one or more of the many courses offered at ElderCollege,“Learning for Life”. Most six week courses are only $38. Classes begin in September. To register contact us at: www.viu.ca/eldercollege or phone 1-866-734-6252.
http://www.viu.ca/ccs/courses/eldercourses.asp
Friday July 2nd to Saturday September 4th 2010.
Bard to Broadway Summer Theatre.
Chrysler Theatre, Parksville Community % Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC.
Contact: - 250-248-0444.
www.b2btheatre.com
Sundays July 4th through September 26th 2010.
Bamberton’s Mystery History.
Bamberton is one of the province’s most important historical industrial sites - but it’s still a mystery to most. Since 1911, gates and warning signs have discouraged the casual observer from discovering the fascination of the Bamberton site. Even now the rock quarry, historic village and museum are concealed from passers-by. Clinging to the steep mountainside between the Malahat Drive and the picturesque waterfront, this once-active cement factory, port and company town site quietly waits to open its gates and reveal its past.
Starting July 4 and running every Sunday until September 26 the Bamberton Historical Society is offering 90 minute bus tours of the Bamberton site.
Your tour begins at the original site manager’s house which now holds the Historical Society’s museum. As you travel down the old main street of town to the waterfront your guide will stop at several points of interest including the original quarry that extends over 1,000 feet into the mountainside
Visitors will also have an opportunity to watch a specially produced movie called Bamberton Gone But Not Forgotten. Using historic photos, movies, and recorded interviews with former residents and employees it tells the compelling story of this unique community that went from Dust to Bust!
Contact – 250-743-9196 or dalexander@shaw.ca
DATE: FRIDAYS JULY 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2010.
Topic: SENIOR DIALOGUES – “WHAT CREATES HOME FOR YOU”
Time: All four sessions are from 10:00am – 1:00pm (includes lunch)
Presenter: Jessie Sutherland, Founder of the Finding Home Initiative; Jessie is committed to building communities that foster a sense of belonging and has over 20 years experience in intercultural relations, community development and dialogue.
Session Description: Finding ‘home’ in a changing world can be challenging especially for seniors. These senior dialogues will open up discussions about “what home means to you”- recognizing that home is not just about the place you sleep every night. Some elements of ‘home’ are feeling a sense of belonging, feeling safe and feeling connected.
We’re seeking a dynamic group of 12 to 15 seniors who are committed to attending all four Friday sessions; are comfortable listening and sharing within a group; are interested in evoking change; are willing to share results and seek input from the greater community using tools created in the dialogues; and are willing to help move identified initiatives forward, lead change and/or facilitate future senior dialogues.
Our aim for this first dialogue session is to invite a diverse group of committed people with differing community vision, varied backgrounds and a commitment to create and evoke change by carrying ideas and dialogues forward. Therefore, when you call or email to register, someone will be calling you back to ask you a few questions before your registration can be confirmed. Free Admission
Thanks to Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation for funding Senior Dialogues!
Registration information for the Wellness Centre
250-370-5641 or WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca
www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm
DATE: July 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, & 29th, 2010.
Topic: family caregiver five part series – building knowledge about dementia
Time: All the sessions are from 1:30-3:30pm
Presenter: Christin Hillary, Support & Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Resource Centre
Session Description: This five part learning series is for family caregivers to have an opportunity to build knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia. The topics included are:
- Understanding Dementia (Thursday, July 15th, 2010)
- Understanding Communication (Tuesday, July 20th, 2010)
- Understanding Behaviour (Thursday, July 22nd, 2010)
- Planning for the Future (Tuesday, July 27th, 2010)
- Self-Care for the Caregiver (Thursday, July 29th, 2010)
Please register for all five sessions as each session builds upon the previous session. Free Admission
Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre
250-370-5641 or WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca
www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm
Thursday July 29th 2010.
Seniors Day.
Many of the merchants at Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island, Highway, Nanaimo, BC. offer special discounts to seniors on the last Thursday of each month, and a list of the participating merchants is displayed at the information table in the Food Court.
Free refreshments are available at the Food Court between 10am and 11am and again in the afternoon between 2pm and 3pm. The We’re different band will be entertaining in the Food Court between 2pm and 3pm.
Contact: -250-758-1102.
www.countryclubcentre.com
Thursday July 29th 2010.
Service Canada for Youth
Representatives from Service Canada for Youth will be on hand 10:00am - 3:00 Highway, Nanaimo, BC. pm at the Food Court of the Country Club Centre, 3200 N. Island, BC. to introduce their services to the community. Service Canada for Youth Centres have been helping students and employers across Canada with their summer employment needs since 1968. Service Canada for Youth Centres provide a variety of services, free of charge, to help students improve their job search skills and acquire meaningful employment. They also help employers find enthusiastic summer help.
Contact: -250-758-1102.
www.countryclubcentre.com
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August.
Monday August 2nd 2010.
BC Day Picnic at Milner Gardens & Woodland.
Monday August 2nd Milner Gardens, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach invites you to a picnic on the lawn with your family and friends. We encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch on the front lawn or in the orchard. There will be a refreshment stand with smokies and hotdogs available. There will be live music as well as lawn games set up around the Garden for everyone to enjoy.
Regular admission and membership rates apply.
Contact: - 250-752-6153 or milnergardens@shaw.ca
www.milnergardens.org
Monday August 2nd to Sunday August 8th 2010.
Cedar Search at Milner Gardens & Woodland.
Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC has a family activity from Aug 2 to Aug 8, 2010 called “Cedar Search”. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Using a map, search the forest where you will meet BC's official tree, the Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata). As you follow your map you will learn a whole bunch of facts about this amazing tree. When all Cedar questions have been answered, return with your map to the Welcome & Interpretive Centre. Your answers will be reviewed for a certificate of completion issued in your name, and you will receive a souvenir of your BC Day experience at Milner Gardens & Woodland. Open 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry at 4:30 pm. Sorry, no pets permitted except guide and assistance dogs. Contact: - 250-752-6153 or milnergardens@shaw.ca
www.milnergardens.org
Thursday august 5th, 2010
Bladder health
Thursday August 5th 10am – 12noon at the Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 hillside Avenue, Victoria.
Presenter: Donna Ross, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Seniors Health, VIHA In this session you will learn about how the bladder functions, problems with the bladder that lead to distressing events and exercise that can be done to develop the bladder muscle to prevent incontinence. Bring your questions as this is an interaction session Free Admission
Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 OR
Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca
www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm
Saturday August 7th 2010.
Celtic Chaos as part of the Phil Dwyer Music Festival but this is not a jazz concert!
Saturday August 7th 7:30pm at The Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Enjoy an evening of Celtic music and entertainment with Vancouver Island's own “Celtic Chaos” and friends. Celtic Chaos delights audiences with music, infectious energy, stories and humour. The group features Joyce Beaton on fiddle and patter, Dave Barta on accordion and vocals, Gordon Lafleur on flute, Joe Spinelli on double bass, and John Beaton with spoken word. This popular and energetic fun-loving band plays traditional music from the lands of the Celts and beyond, and puts salt in your porridge with songs and poetry. Special guests include Canadian Fiddle Champion, Tim Brown with Kerri Brown on guitar and international highland dance champions in a comfortable ceilidh atmosphere. Bring your guests and friends and don't miss this one-night-only show!
Tickets available through Village Theatre Box Office at 250-240-3075 or through Joyce Beaton at jbeaton@shaw.ca or 752-1162.
Sunday August 8th 2010
Cones for the Cure.
Highgate Lodge, 1538 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria is pleased once again to enter a team in Run for the Cure 2010. Highgate Lodge has entered teams, consisting of Residents and Staff, every year from 2004 to present date. We are very proud of our fund raising efforts in a cause that has affected so many. Since 2004 we have raised over $15000.00 for Run for the Cure. This year we are hosting our annual fundraiser, “CONES FOR THE CURE” on Sunday August 8th at 1pm. We are pleased to work with and have the support of the BC/Yukon division of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Cones for the Cure – Join us for strawberry ice cream cones, games, prizes, raffles and more. We are asking for any donations you may wish to contribute to our fundraiser. We are hoping with our combined efforts we can find the cure for breast cancer.
Contact: - 250-472-0077 or reception@highgatelodge.com
www.highgatelodge.com
Sunday August 8th 2010.
Bike For Your Life Bicycle Tour.
Sunday August 8th Join the 11th Bike For Your Life bicycle Tour. Proceeds to the Stroke Recovery Program of Oceanside.
Contact: - bike4yourlife@hotmail.com
www.bikeforyourlife.org
Saturday August 14th – Sunday August 15th 2010.
Milner Gardens & Woodland Music in the Garden.
Classics on Saturday and Jazz on Sunday. Music from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Milner Gardens, 2179 W. island Highway, Qualicum Beach.
Tickets may be purchased at Milner Gardens in person or by phone, and in person only at VIU Main Campus Bookstore and Turley’s Florists in Nanaimo, and the Parksville, Nanoose and Qualicum Beach branches of the Coastal Community Credit Union.
Single day: Regular $30, Members/youth/VIU student $25
Both days: Regular $55, Members/youth/VIU student $45
Gate opens at 11:30 a.m. Please show your Milner Gardens membership card for discounted tickets.
Wine, beer and food sales available. No off site liquor permitted.
Tickets are non-refundable, and may be purchased at gate. Sorry, on August 14th and 15th the garden is open only to ticket holders.No pets permitted except guide and assistance dogs.
FMI: - 250-752-6153 or milnergardens@shaw.ca
www.milnergardens.org
Saturday August 14th & Sunday August 15th 2010.
Coombs Fair.
Contact: - 250-752-9757.
www.coombsfair.com
Two part series: Monday August 16th & Friday August 20th 2010.
Physical activity and healthy eating – making both work for you for you.
Monday August 16th & Friday August 20th 10:00am – 12noon (both days) at the Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 hillside Avenue, Victoria.
Presenters: Anna Wren, Registered Dietitian, VIHA and Liz McCarter, Yakimovich Wellness Centre Coordinator.Being physically active, including doing exercise and eating healthy can sometimes feel like a full time job. Come to this interactive session to find out strategies that can make participating in both physical activity and eating well fun, enjoyable and to motivate you to keep doing. Free Admission
Register by calling Hillside Seniors Health Centre 250-370-5641 or Register by emailing: WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca
www.viha.ca/hshc/yakimovich_wellness_centre.htm
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September.
Wednesday September 1st 2010.
European River Cruise Vacation presentation.
Wednesday September 1st 6pm at Athlone Travel, 2187 Oak Bay Avenue, (Oak Bay Village), Victoria, BC. Join Peter Wheaton for this presentation of a 13 day European River Cruise that Peter is hosting September 8th to September 20th 2011. R.S.V.P.
Contact Peter at 250-598-5252 or peter@athlonetravel.com
www.athlonetravel.com
Saturday September 4th 2010.
Real Estate Secrets for Seniors.
Saturday September 4th 9:30am – 1:00 pm. If you’re wondering what free grants and assistance are available to seniors when they own, buy or sell property, you will want to register for the free morning seminar, Real Estate Secrets for Seniors. Geared towards seniors and families of seniors, this free seminar is a ‘must-attend’ before you make that step back into the real estate market. Topics include Pro’s and Con’s: should you rent this time or buy again? 6 disasters seniors must avoid. How does tax value relate to actual market value? Which condos are the safest for seniors? Should you sell first or buy first? What are the 24 most common expenses when you buy? What is your current home really worth? Tips on how to get full price for your property, and much more! - including updated & new real estate information for 2010 and 2011.
Contact 250-477-7291 or rick@couvelier.com
www.couvelier.com
Friday September 10th 2010.
Golf for Life charity classic.
Friday September 10th join the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation for its annual Golf for Life charity classic at the Fairwinds Golf & Country Club, 3730 Fairwinds, Nanoose Bay, BC.
Contact: - 250-755-7690.
www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com
Saturday September 11th 2010.
Condo Buying Secrets in Today’s Market.
September 11th 9:30am – 3:30 pm. How to tell which condos leak, which don’t, and which repaired buildings will probably leak again. What the warranties don’t cover. Where are condo prices heading? 5 traps to avoid when buying new construction. Recent Strata Property Act changes buyers should know before buying. 13 mistakes condo buyers could make (& how to avoid them) plus Rick’s Picks: Victoria’s 10 best condo’s are but a few of the interesting topics covered in Victoria’s popular free condominium seminar, Condo Buying Secrets. A must-attend if you are thinking of buying a condominium this year - with lots of new material for this changing real estate market.
Contact 250-477-7291 or rick@couvelier.com
www.couvelier.com
Saturday September 11th 2010.
Open House for Assisted Living.
Saturday September 11th 1 pm to 3 pm at Wexford Creek, 80 Tenth Street, Nanaimo. The driveway is off Lawlor Rd., behind Tim Horton’s at Southgate Plaza.
Contact Rhondda Sellars 250-713-1696 or rsellars@gss.org
www.gss.org/loc_wexfordcreek.htm
Wednesday September 15th – Saturday September 18th 2010.
BC Seniors Games.
Wednesday September 15th -18th hosted by Comox Valley and Campbell River.
Contact: - Sharon Oates 250-426-2940.
www.bcseniorsgames.org.
Thursday September 16th 2010.
“Why Aren’t They Selling?”
Thursday September 16th6:30pm – 8:30 pm. Victoria’s real estate market is changing. There are more For Sale signs up today than in the last 10 years. They’re staying up for longer and some properties aren’t selling at all. For those thinking of selling a property in the next 6 months, you’ll want to know the 14 Ways to Guarantee A Property Won’t Sell, How To Sell For Full Price or More, The 3 Best Staging Tips To Sell For More, Where Are The Buyers Coming From, How Real Estate Fees Work, What Are The Costs When You Sell. All this and more will be covered in the free seminar ‘Why Aren’t They Selling?’ held Thursday evening, September 16 at U-Vic.
Contact 250-477-7291 or rick@couvelier.com
www.couvelier.com
Friday September 17th 2010.
2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Friday September 17th the Family Caregivers’ Network Society’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Cedar Hill Golf Course, 1400 Derby Road, Victoria, BC.
For more information or to register please call 250-384-0408
or email fcns@telus.net
www.familycaregiversnetwork.org
Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th 2010.
Milner Gardens Fall Plant Sale.
Saturday September 25th and Sunday September 26th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden.
Members only early access Sep 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale.
FMI 250-752-6153 or milnergardens@shaw.ca
www.milnergardens.org
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October.
Thursday October 7th 2010.
Nanaimo Seniors Services Network Health Fair
Contact: - 250-739-5770.
http://experiencegroup.ca:80/community-partners/heath-wellness-fair
Saturday October 30th and Sunday 31st 2010.
Milner Gardens Fall Colour Days
Sunday October 30th and Sunday October31st 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
at Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. Bring the children for a Jack O'Lantern search and scarecrow trails. Admission by donation. Enjoy soup and scones in the tearoom from 11 am to 2:30 pm.
FMI 250-752-6153 or milnergardens@shaw.ca
www.milnergardens.org
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November.
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December.
Friday December 3rd to Sunday December 5th 2010.
Milner Christmas Magic
Friday December 3rd – Sunday December 5th/ Friday December 10th – Sunday 12th and Thursday December 16th – Monday December 20th 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Milner gardens & Woodlands, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC A family oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. We have a variety of local musicians performing seasonal music from choral to instrumental, including one sing along evening on opening night. Volunteers from the local library delight children and parents alike with storytelling, and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old fashioned Christmas splendour. Guess the number of teddy bears in the gardener's cottage to win a prize or bid on silent auction items. Gift shops and tea room will be open. Home-made jams made from fruits from the garden make tasty gifts. All donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up we suggest you bring a flashlight. No reservations taken for the tea room. Golf cart shuttle available for those with mobility issues. Admission by donation. Santa will be here!
Contact 250-752-6153 or milnergardens@shaw.ca
www.milnergardens.org
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