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We are now taking appointments for our annual flu shot and COVID Vaccination Clinics. Vaccines administered by Rexall Pharmacists.
Call to book an appointments:
Monday, October 28th at the Saanich Centre. Call 250 382-3151
Wednesday, October 30th at the Victoria Centre. Call 250 388-4268
Free for BC Seniors (55+), bring your BC Care Card and clothing with upper arm access. You will be required to complete a consent form.
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Our Centres will be closed on Monday, September 30th in honour of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We hope you will join one of the many community events to help commemorate the day.
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There are a few spots available in the Telephone Reassurance Program. If you know a friend or family member that is living independently and would feel safer by receiving a morning check in phone call let us know. For more information and intake please call 250 382-3151.
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Victoria Centre Update: there is work being done on Caledonia today. If you are driving to the Victoria Centre you will not be able to drive down Caledonia off Cook Street. To get to our parking lot turn off Quadra onto Caledonia - even though it says it is closed. The work is being done further down the road and you can get into the lot.
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Is your hearing loss impacting your social life? Maybe it is time to learn some new tips and tricks, even if you have hearing aids this can help. In partnership with Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the "Let's Talk" Speechreading will run at the Victoria Centre starting October 3rd. Call for more information 250 388-4268.
tel:+12503884268
Services for Seniors - Stay active, Stay healthy, Stay connected.Silver Threads Service operates two
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Join us for the United Way Southern Vancouver Island Kick Thursday, September 19th for the 2024 Community Campaign Kickoff at Centennial Square from 12:00noon to 1:00pm.
We appreciate United Way for their support of our Food Programs - come by our tent and there might be a cookie in it for you!
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uumm COOKIES!
The Choose to Move program is offered at the Victoria Centre in Partnership with Beacon Community Services and there are still a few spots! It is a social group to support older adults in building their fitness goal. Call us for more information 250 388-4268.
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Card-Making was a big hit this summer so we are running it again! Starts next week! You can register online www.silverthreads.ca or phone the Victoria Centre at 250 388-4268.
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Any chance this could be done at the Saanich Silver Threads? I'd be interested!
We also have card making every Thursday morning 9-11:30 am. Esquimalt Seniors Community Centre!!
Here's a fun gift idea - make a sushi tray made of new socks for a special someone. Still space in the workshop at the Saanich Centre. All supplies are provided. Call for more information 250 382-3151.
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And BAM! Just like that it is September and summer is in the rear view. Time to start thinking and planning for Fall. Here is our September Newsletter to start you off!
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Looking to meet people to converse in French with? Join this program at the Saanich Centre to keep your language skills up! Visit our website www.silverthreads.ca or call for more information 250 382-3151.
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Anything for Spanish?
Our Centres will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labour Day. We will reopen on Tuesday. Have a good long weekend everyone!
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Oh look! The final touches are being done on the Pedestrian Plaza in front of the Victoria Centre. Here are staff being the first to test the newly installed bench today.
Just in time for Fall Programs! Stop by and see us and pick up a Program Guide!
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Yes, and they are still out there.......
We're coming out there, so keep the seats warm for us!
Let's try that again after spelling 101 - A couple of true beauties!!
Coming soon to our Takeaway Meals....Yorkshire Pudding. Oh and Roast Beef. Nice work Candice and Hitch!
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There is still space in the Qigong classes at the Victoria Centre starting September 10th for both Beginner and Continuing. Register online www.silverthreads.ca or give us a call 250 388-4268.
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One of our new September Programs at the Saanich Centre - Stamp Collecting. Call for more information 250 382-3151.
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Thanks to Steve and Russ from the Oak Bay High School Class of '74 Committee for donating proceeds from their Reunion to Silver Threads. While the gift is much appreciated, telling them they are now of age to join us not so much!
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What a fun cheque presentation that must have been!
Ukulele Programs start the week of September 9th and are offered at both Centres. You can register on line www.silverthreads.ca or in person, or by phone: Saanich 250 382-3151 or Victoria 250 388-4268.
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Hi! Will there be a program for beginners who has not had a grounding in the ukulele in the near future? Or in 2025? Thank you!
Registration is now on for Fall Programs, including the popular Essentrics Programs offered at both Centres. It is an amazing restorative wellness program that participants say makes a big difference in their physical health.
You can register online or call our Centres for more information. Saanich Centre 250 382-3151 or Victoria Centre 250 388-4268.
tel:+12503884268
Services for Seniors - Stay active, Stay healthy, Stay connected.Silver Threads Service operates two
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Any sessions later in the fall or next year ?