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May.
May 15th – May 20th 2012.
Shirley Valentine starring Nicola Cavendish at the McPherson Playhouse
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre is excited to welcome one of Canada’s national treasures, Nicola Cavendish, back to Victoria to present her award winning performance of Willy Russell’s international hit Shirley Valentine. Ms. Cavendishhas thrilled Canadian audiences from coast-to-coast for over 20 years in this this remarkable one woman tour-de-force about a neglected housewife that “has enough”, packs her bags and takes off on a journey of self-discovery. Fresh from sold-out engagements at Winnipeg’s Manitoba Theatre Centre, Theatre Calgary and Presentation House Theatre, this special presentation of Shirley Valentine brings back to Victoria the extraordinary talents of, not only, Nicola Cavendish but former Belfry Artistic Director Roy Surette, Contact: – 250-385-4462 or pr@bluebridgetheatre.ca or http://bluebridgetheatre.ca
Wednesday May 16th 2012.
Estate Planning Essentials.
Join us for our free monthly coffee club at the Qualicum Civic Center, 747 Jones, Qualicum Beach 10am – 11am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments, increase your knowledge and get answers to your question. Hosted by Lousia Zerbe, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. To reserve your seat please call 250-752-1690 one week in advance. www.edwardjones.com
Tuesday May 22nd 2012
Arts & Alzheimer’s
Tuesday May 22nd 1pm – 3pm at Saanich Silver Threads, Les Passmore Centre 286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. You are invited by the We Rage We Weep Foundation to an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds…supporting caregivers. Call 250-920-9573 or email info@werageweweep.com to register your loved one with dementia. www.werageweweep.com/arts-and-alzheimers-2.html
Wednesday May 23rd 2012
Quality of Life for Retirees: Aging in Place and Downsizing Options.
Where will we live as we age? What options exist for people who want to live independently for as long as they can? The topics covered in “Quality of Life for Retirees: Aging in Place and Downsizing Options”, a community seminar 2pm – 3pm at the Shoal Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney on May 23, will prepare retirees with knowledge of what options exist so they are able to make intelligent and informed decisions about the future. The seminar will also uncover ways to be comfortable and prepared to talk about housing plans with a spouse or family member.
The seminar will be presented by Scott Garman and Erik Rapatz, Realtors with Macdonald Realty, and Anney Fagan, owner of Act Together Moving Services. The three met through the Elder Friendly Community Network (EFCN), an association of businesses professionals who provide services to seniors in Victoria. Their combined expertise covers real estate, CPCA designation (Certified Professional Consultant on Aging), downsizing and household organizing.
Admission is by donation to the Sidney Lions Food Bank, any cash or non-perishable item is gratefully accepted. Space is limited, RSVP by Monday, May 21 to reserve your spot. Call Anney at 250-588-7754 or email anney@acttogethermoving.com
Thursday May 24th 2012
Tax-Effective Charitable Giving Strategies
You and a guest are cordially invited to: Goward House, 2495 Arbutus Road, Victoria 2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. How to maximize the benefits of your charitable donations. Guest Speaker: Jo-Anne Ryan, Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services. Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice. RSVP: Pam Katunar at 250-356-4034 or pamela.katunar@td.com
Thursday May 24th 2012
Berwick on the Lake presents: Who Will Speak for Me – A Review of Health Directives Representation Agreements allow you to authorize someone to make decisions on your behalf regarding medical issues. Rick Evans a Nanaimo based Notary Public will discuss:
• What is a Representation Agreement is
• The various types of Representation Agreements
• Review of “living wills”
2 sessions: Choose either 9:30 am or 2:30 pm Space is limited. You must RSVP with your choice of time. Berwick on the Lake, 3201 Ross Rd., Nanaimo. 250-729-7995 bol.marketing@berwickrc.com
Saturday May 26th 2012.
Senior’s Nightmare….Downsizing!
Come meet with Jacquie Larsen of Space Finders, a professional organizer, at the Nanaimo Senior’s Village, 6085 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo, BC May 26, 2012 at 2:30 in the Dover Room. This is a free program that will involve hands on workshop with templates of the various apartments available in the Senior’s Village along with templates of furniture so that you can make decisions ahead of time of what you need to downsize. Take away templates will be provided. Jacquie will provide lots of great advice with humor. The venue is limited to 20 participants so please email Jacquie at jacquie.spacefinders@gmail.com or call her at 250-758-2259. Parking at the Nanaimo Senior’s Village is around the back with clearly marked signs. See you there!
Monday May 28th 2012.
WordStorm!
WordStorm – Nanaimo’s popular Spoken Word and Open Mike event takes place at Diners Rendezvous, 489 Wallace Street, Nanaimo the last Monday of the month. Come on Monday, May 28th to enjoy featured readers presenting their own poetry, prose or monologue. Come just to listen and be entertained, or sign up to be part of the entertainment. Everyone is welcome!
On May 28th, WordStorm featured readers will be: MARTHA ROYEA, LIZ McNALLY, SAVANNAH FEATHERSTONE and a book launch by DAN LUNDINE (Signpost – A Prairie Town). Reservations are recommended. Consider coming early for dinner to enjoy the wonderful food at Diners Rendezvous 250-753-0042. For WordStorm itself, doors open at 6:30 and the program begins at 7:00. $5.00 at the door. To reserve for WordStorm, email ascentaspirations@gmail.com. www.wordstorm.ca
Tuesday May 29th 2012
Arts & Alzheimer’s
Tuesday May 29th 1pm – 3pm at Saanich Silver Threads, Les Passmore Centre 286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. You are invited by the We Rage We Weep Foundation to an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds…supporting caregivers. Call 250-920-9573 or email info@werageweweep.com to register your loved one with dementia. www.werageweweep.com/arts-and-alzheimers-2.html
The Echo Payers.
The Echo Players presents “Office Hours” at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Written by Norm Foster Directed by Gerri Hemphill. Contact: – 250-752-3522. www.echoplayers.ca
June.
Friday June 1st 2012.
Rotary Golf to End Cancer
The Rotary Club of Lantzville will run its 15th Annual Golf Tournament, now known as “Rotary Golf to End Cancer” on Friday June 1st at Fairwinds Golf Course in Nanoose Bay with Registration opening at 11:30AM and a shot gun start at 1:30PM. We thank you for your support over the past number of years and ask that you consider supporting us again this year — either as a golfer or as a sponsor. The funds raised will go to the BC Cancer Foundation (for cancer research on Vancouver Island) and to local people and organizations that need a bit of help. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call: Sponsorship: Don Tamelin (250-618-5292) or don.tamelin@cccu.ca don.tamelin@cccu.ca Registration: Barry Sparkes (250-756-2690) or brsparkes@telus.net www.lantzvillerotary.com
Monday June 4th & 11th, 2012 2pm – 4:00 pm (2 sessions)
Financial Workshops Just for Women – Today, more than ever women are responsible for their finances. To address this pressing need, Pam Katunar, Investment Advisor, has created timely courses exclusively for women who need to learn more about finance and investing. Bring a friend and come to learn more about how to handle this important aspect of life! Goward House – 1070 Douglas Street – 5th Floor Victoria, BC. Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. . Hosted by: Pam Katunar – Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice Call 250-356-4034 to reserve a seat or email: pamela.katunar@td.com
Tuesday June 5th 2012
Arts & Alzheimer’s
Tuesday June 5th 1pm – 3pm at Saanich Silver Threads, Les Passmore Centre 286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. You are invited by the We Rage We Weep Foundation to an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds…supporting caregivers. Call 250-920-9573 or email info@werageweweep.com to register your loved one with dementia. www.werageweweep.com/arts-and-alzheimers-2.html
Tuesday June 12th 2012
Arts & Alzheimer’s
Tuesday June 12th 1pm – 3pm at Saanich Silver Threads, Les Passmore Centre 286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. You are invited by the We Rage We Weep Foundation to an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds…supporting caregivers. Call 250-920-9573 or email info@werageweweep.com to register your loved one with dementia. www.werageweweep.com/arts-and-alzheimers-2.html
Saturday June 16th 2012.
Diversity Health Fair 2012.
To be held at the Strathcona Hardens, Campbell River. Contact 250-830-0171 or DiversityHealthFair@gmail.com www.crmisa.ca/diversityhealthfair
Tuesday June 19th 2012
Arts & Alzheimer’s
Tuesday June 19th – 3pm at Saanich Silver Threads, Les Passmore Centre 286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. You are invited by the We Rage We Weep Foundation to an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds…supporting caregivers. Call 250-920-9573 or email info@werageweweep.com to register your loved one with dementia. www.werageweweep.com/arts-and-alzheimers-2.html
Wednesday June 20th 2012.
State of the Economy.
Join us for our free monthly coffee club at the Qualicum Civic Center, 747 Jones, Qualicum Beach 10am – 11am. Enjoy coffee and refreshments, increase your knowledge and get answers to your question. Hosted by Lousia Zerbe, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones. To reserve your seat please call 250-752-1690 one week in advance. www.edwardjones.com
Saturday June 23rd 2012.
Scooter Rally/Rodeo
Saturday, June 23rd 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Nanaimo North Town Centre. 4750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo. Nanaimo Seniors Services Network has partnered with the RCMP, ICBC and Nanaimo North Town Centre merchants to present a Scooter Rally/Rodeo. Everyone is invited to join in. It will be educational and fun. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Val Mumford at v.mumford@shaw.ca
Tuesday June 26th 2012
Arts & Alzheimer’s
Tuesday June 26th 1pm – 3pm at Saanich Silver Threads, Les Passmore Centre 286 Hampton Rd. Victoria. You are invited by the We Rage We Weep Foundation to an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds…supporting caregivers. Call 250-920-9573 or email info@werageweweep.com to register your loved one with dementia. www.werageweweep.com/arts-and-alzheimers-2.html
July.
August.
September.
October.
Thursday October 4th 2012
Seniors Health & Wellness Show.
On Thursday October 4th 10am – 4pm the Nanaimo Seniors Services Network presents it’s 3rd Annual Seniors Health & Wellness Show at Beban Park Recreation Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo. Contact: – Gord Bibby 250-716-1799.
November.
Thursday November 8th 2012.
Service Day.
CNIB will be holding a Service Day at the Beban Social Center, 2300 Bowen Road, on March 8th from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Phone: 250-519-1105 or murial.adams@cnib.ca www.cnib.ca/en
December.
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