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Our Spring Program Guide and 2025-26 Membership Drive will launch on Tuesday! ... See MoreSee Less

To all our Members and Participants! ... See MoreSee Less

To all our Members and Participants!

The Sashiko Embroidery class participants made mini trays and Valentine's Day cards. Thanks to Instructor Mary-Jane for sharing her expertise! The next session will begin March 6th at the Saanich Centre. Call 250 382-3151 for more information or visit www.silverthreads.ca ... See MoreSee Less

The Sashiko Embroidery class participants made mini trays and Valentines Day cards.  Thanks to Instructor Mary-Jane for sharing her expertise!  The next session will begin March 6th at the Saanich Centre.  Call 250 382-3151 for more information or visit www.silverthreads.caImage attachmentImage attachment

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Our Centres will be closed Tuesday, February 4th due to snow. All programs and rentals are cancelled.
A more enjoyable “Snow day” is the beautiful painting by artist and member Claudia Parfitt. This and some of her other works are on display at the Saanich Centre.
Stay safe, warm and check here for updates.
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Our Centres will be closed Tuesday, February 4th due to snow.  All programs and rentals are cancelled.
A more enjoyable “Snow day” is the beautiful painting by artist and member Claudia Parfitt.  This and some of her other works are on display at the Saanich Centre.
Stay safe, warm and check here for updates.

We work in partnership with Soap for Hope and last week some of our Crafters visited the warehouse. Our Crafters knit cotton face and wash cloths that are included in the hygiene packs distributed to the community. The mutual support is appreciated, and thank you for the tour! ... See MoreSee Less

We work in partnership with Soap for Hope and last week some of our Crafters visited the warehouse.  Our Crafters knit cotton face and wash cloths that are included in the hygiene packs distributed to the community.   The mutual support is appreciated, and thank you for the tour!

Mother Nature has spoken! We are closing both Centres at noon Monday. Stay safe everyone. Check back here for updates on Tuesday! ... See MoreSee Less

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Safety first

It's 9:00am on Monday and our Centres are open! For how long remains to be seen and depends on Mother Nature! We will keep you posted. ... See MoreSee Less

Welcoming in the Year of the Snake at Soup Social. Marking the imminent arrival of spring, the Snake symbolizes good luck, rebirth and reality. ... See MoreSee Less

Welcoming in the Year of the Snake at Soup Social.  Marking the imminent arrival of spring, the Snake symbolizes good luck, rebirth and reality.

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I was wondering where you were, Renate. Now I know.

Hello ladies!!🤗

Thank you to all our Individual Donors who gave to our Annual Campaign this year. With your generosity we raised over $27,000! We are grateful for your support and belief in the importance of community based programs and services for older adults.

Donations received up to February 28th will be issued tax receipts for 2024 and can be made through the secure Canada Helps link on our web page: silverthreads.ca/support-us/
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Thank you to all our Individual Donors who gave to our Annual Campaign this year.  With your generosity we raised over $27,000!  We are grateful for your support and belief in the importance of community based programs and services for older adults.

Donations received up to February 28th will be issued tax receipts for 2024 and can be made through the secure Canada Helps link on our web page:   https://silverthreads.ca/support-us/

We are pleased to introduce a new partnership program with The Kidney Foundation of Canada. Give our Victoria Centre a call for more information: 250 388-4268. ... See MoreSee Less

We are pleased to introduce a new partnership program with The Kidney Foundation of Canada.  Give our Victoria Centre a call for more information: 250 388-4268.

First day of Improv: Rediscover Play with Brett MacDonald. The first task - to create a group poem with everyone contributing a line. Here is their creation! ... See MoreSee Less

First day of Improv: Rediscover Play with Brett MacDonald.  The first task - to create a group poem with everyone contributing a line.  Here is their creation!

Is it a Cookssant? Or a Croisookie? Only Candice our Food Service Coordinator knows for sure. One thing we can agree on is a Cookie baked on a Croissant is delightful!
Come on by and give it a try!
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Is it a Cookssant?  Or a Croisookie?  Only Candice our Food Service Coordinator knows for sure.  One thing we can agree on is a Cookie baked on a Croissant is delightful!
Come on by and give it a try!

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Love all the food she makes. I can honestly say everything is delicious 😋

Special thanks to the actors from Target Theatre for an entertaining performance of "4 Get Me Notes" at the Victoria Centre today! Well done! Then we all enjoyed sharing Lucille's birthday cake, all in all a lovely afternoon.
The next performance will be "Stayin' Alive on March 17th at 1:00pm, call 250 388-4268 to reserve your seat.
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Special thanks to the actors from Target Theatre for an entertaining performance of 4 Get Me Notes at the Victoria Centre today!  Well done!  Then we all enjoyed sharing Lucilles birthday cake, all in all a lovely afternoon.
The next performance will be Stayin Alive on March 17th at 1:00pm, call 250 388-4268 to reserve your seat.Image attachmentImage attachment

Do you have a special talented friend that makes you a sweet little doll to start your New Year off right? Some of our Friday Crafters do. A bit of kindness so good we had to share. ... See MoreSee Less

Do you have a special talented friend that makes you a sweet little doll to start your New Year off right?  Some of our Friday Crafters do.  A bit of kindness so good we had to share.

Thanks to Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing for leading the next session of "Let's Talk" Speechreading at the Victoria Centre. Starts January 15th, call the Victoria Centre 250 388-4268 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

Thanks to Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing for leading the next session of Lets Talk Speechreading at the Victoria Centre.  Starts January 15th, call the Victoria Centre 250 388-4268 for more information.

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These people are great. My mom had hearing aids from them for few years before she left. They were wonderful to her

Lots of adverts on Facebook, I will not purchase anything where there is an advert on Facebook and will actively tell others to do so as well.

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