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Floor Shuffleboard has similarities to many sports, including bowling and curling. The object of the game is to propel weighted pucks into a scoring zone in order to win points. It is a strategic and fun game offered at our Saanich Centre.
Days / Times: Mondays, 10:00am to 11:30am; Thursdays, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Saanich Centre, 286 Hampton Road
Cost: $2 M, $5 NM, includes GST
Booking: 250-382-3151
Today we are paying respect to beloved actress and animal lover Betty White. This would have been her 100th birthday and in respect to that we are joining the "Betty White Challenge"
We, along with many other fans and organizations, plan to pay homage to the late actress and comedian by donating to an animal shelter or rescue mission in her name.
The movement, which has been dubbed the #BettyWhiteChallenge on social media, will pay tribute to White while also helping animals in need. The challenge asks fans to pick a humane society, local rescue or animal shelter in her memory and donate $5 in her name.
On Monday, January 17th the District of Saanich will begin a facility renovation to install an accessible washroom in the centre. This will provide upgrades to the existing washrooms and create a third unisex washroom large enough to accommodate individuals using mobility devices.
The project will continue to the end of April and it is our intention to remain open during this time. We ask for your continued patience as we maneuver through construction (and COVID).
On Wednesday January 26th join Laura Robin from the Maritime Museum of BC for a Nautical Chart Art workshop at our Victoria Centre!
In this two hour workshop learn about the history of cartography in BC and how it impacted early explorers while creating your own masterpiece out of outdated nautical charts. The cost is $4 for members and $7 for non-members.
Call 250 388 4268 to sign up, space is limited!
If you're unsure about group settings in this ever changing covid climate, but want to keep your brain active while connecting socially with peers, think about joining some of our online programming!
Brain Games Online is hosted each Thursday at 2:00pm by our staff member Kim via Zoom. There is discussion time, trivia, word games, memory games, and opportunities to get creative all while staying safe and cozy at home. Call 250 388 4268 to learn more and join in the fun!
Our Centres will be closed today - Thursday, January 6th due to snow.
Everyone please stay safe!
Happy New Year!
We hope that 2022 treats you well and that it's better than the last two years! We're sending you all the best and well wishes. We look forward to seeing you once again as our centres reopen and resume regular booked programming on Monday January 3rd.
Have a calm and healthy start to the New Year with Tai Chi Therapy. It is the fusion of Tai Chi wisdom, Osteopathic philosophy and Biomechanics principles. Its regular practice helps improve posture, movement, breathing, organ function, and contributes to a more focused and peaceful state of mind.
Classes available at both centres:
Dates: Tuesdays January 11 to February 15
Times: 10:00am to 11:00am (Victoria Centre)
1:00pm to 2:00pm (Saanich Centre)
Cost: 6/ $54 M, $78 NM plus GST
Location: Victoria Centre, 1911 Quadra St
Saanich Centre 286 Hampton Rd
Instructor: Jaz Ibarra
Contact: 250-388-4268
Before the holidays our wood carvers created some beautiful ornaments. Aren't they talented? We can't wait to see what they will make in the new year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone at Silver Threads! We hope you have a safe and merry holiday season.
Our Centres are now closed for the holidays, we look forward to seeing you in the New Year! We will re-open January 3rd resuming regular booked programs. Be sure to visit our website and look at our January program schedules to see what you might be interested in that's up and coming.
Until then we hope Santa Paws treats you as well as these spoiled office dogs!
With the new Provincial Health Orders that limit the size of indoor personal gatherings the Christmas Social on Thursday, December 23rd is cancelled to minimize the risk of COVID spread and to ensure Silver Threads is in compliance with all PHOs.
Please stay safe this holiday season and we hope to resume programs in January.
Sad but completely understandable.
What better way to start a new year than by learning techniques to manage feelings of worry, stress, or feelings of hopelessness? Learn strategies from the Canadian Mental Health Association to reverse negative habits and rebuild happiness with Living Life To The Full!
Perhaps you want to be more mindful or try out the calming and centering practice of meditation. In Mindfulness Meditation each week you will be guided through a mindfulness activity to get you more in tune with yourself and living in the moment as well as a guided meditation.
Both classes will be offered this January at our Victoria Centre, so please call 250 388 4268 if you are interested in participating!
Disappointed the Meditation is at Victoria & not Saanich. Two great courses.
Learn the basics of knitting!
Learn in a small class
environment with ample
opportunity for corrections and individual support. You will learn some basic stitches and patterns.
Dates: Mondays January 10 to February 14
Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Cost: 6/ $24 M, $36 NM plus GST
Location: Victoria Centre, 1911 Quadra St
Call: 250-388-4268
Join us next Tuesday for a little holiday cheer as our Film Club watches "A Christmas Story". There will be coffee, tea, popcorn, and a surprise visitor during intermission.
Located at our Victoria Centre it is just $2 for members and $5 for non-members to drop by and view the film. Space is limited so please call ahead at 250 388 4268
On December 17th escape the winter cold with us on a virtual trip to Fiji. Our staff member Kim will share about her past travels and humanitarian trip to this tropical island nation. Learn about the small villages of Silana, Nataleira, and Dawasamu as well as some of the larger tourism areas such as Suva and Leleuvia Island Resort. You'll learn a bit about local culture, the program she traveled with and their Fijian projects, and see a variety of ocean animals.
Call 250 388 4268 to add yourself to the Zoom presentation!
Thanks Volunteer Victoria! Volunteers are needed at both our Victoria and Saanich Centres.Silver Threads Service is a registered charity that works to enhance social connections and wellbeing for seniors. The organization is currently looking for volunteers (preference given to individuals 55+) to tutor seniors one-on-one on computer issues on Fridays from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Training and orientation will be provided. If you are computer savvy, enjoy meeting people, and would like a meaningful volunteer opportunity, please call Ann Nelson at 250-382-3151 for more information.
The popular Memory PLUS program will be running again this January at both out Saanich and Victoria Centres. Be sure to give us a call at 250 388 4268 if you want to save yourself a spot before they're all gone!
This fun and engaging program explores strategies to maintain and improve memory and cognitive function. It is an excellent way to keep your brain active as well as to stay social while connecting weekly with peers. It will be running on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at the Victoria Centre as well as Wednesday afternoons at the Saanich Centre.
This January learn to play the ever popular game of bridge!
In this 8 week lesson set you will learn the rules, basic gameplay, and play in a friendly environment against peers.
Dates: Thursdays January 20th to March 10th
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Location: Victoria Centre, 1911 Quadra St
Cost: 8/ $100 M, $145 NM plus GST
Register: 250-388-4268
This January start off on the right foot with Zumba Gold. Be active and have fun doing it, don't forget that if you sign up now you will receive a $10 punch card to be used at either centre for drop in programs!
Zumba Gold is an exercise program using the rhythm and movements of Latin dance. It involves low-intensity, easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
Date: Fridays, January 14th to February 18th, 2022
Time: 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Location: Saanich Centre, 286 Hampton Road
Cost: 6 @ $54 M $78 NM + GST
Instructor: Isabel Arias-Santos
Registration: 250-382-3151