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Have you been able to register for your COVID19 vaccine? If not, we have information on three different ways to register listed below. No matter which registration route you pick you will need the following information ready:
- Your first and last name
- Date of birth
- Postal Code
- Personal Health Number (Found on your BC Services Card, previously Care Card)
Online:
You can register online by visiting www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/s/
By Phone:
You can register by phone by calling 1-833-838-2323, Translators are available Phones are answered seven days a week, 7 am to 7 pm (PDT) Telephone for the Deaf: Dial 711
In Person:
You can register in person at a Service BC office. Victoria's Service BC office is located at: 403 - 771 Vernon Avenue, Gateway Village, Victoria, B.C. Open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm, closed 12:30 pm - 1 pm
www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca
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We are wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. We're thankful for all of the mothers and strong female leaders in our lives.
"Mom is such
A special word,
The loveliest
I’ve ever heard.
A toast to you
Above all the rest
Mom, you’re so special.
You’re simply the best"
- Author Unkown
Our May Newsletter is available now. Check it out!
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A reminder that April 30th is the deadline to file your 2020 Tax Return. We still have a few opening for our CRA Volunteer Tax Program this week. Appointments are done over the phone and are filed electronically. Call 250 388-4268 for more information.
It's Volunteer Week!
Thank you to IIdiko who helped launch a new Volunteer position in the Victoria Centre this year. As a Front of House Volunteer, Ildiko helps welcome members and participants and assist with food share, the library, and ensure our environment is COVID safe!
Thank you also to Jim, Bev and Adele for their fantastic work this year as Front of House Volunteers with Silver Threads!
Thank you to all our Volunteers!
Thanks Ildiko! You have visited my Dad in his long term care home in the past. Many thanks indeed!
You’re famous, Ildiko.
Thank you to our Tax Volunteers!
We are lucky to have three highly skilled and experienced Volunteers who have supported the clients of Silver Threads for many years. This year they adapted to challenges with COVID by providing the service by phone. Over 150 Income Tax Returns for 2020 were filed. We appreciate their dedication and efficiency! It was a relief for so many to be able to take care of this often dreaded task while staying safe at home! Thank you Narender, Ted and Frank! You did an outstanding job once again!
Volunteer Week!
Did you know that the Victoria Computer Club has been working tirelessly during the pass year thanks to their Volunteer Leadership.
Thank you to Dorothy, President of the Victoria Computer Club, and George, Vice President, who have worked throughout the pandemic to offer computer classes for seniors and keeping everyone connected. You can safely take part in sessions on Zoom from the comfort of your own home. To see what interesting topics they have on offer visit www.victoriacomputerclub.org.
Thanks to Dorothy and George and all our volunteers!
Thanks so much everyone, it's been a pleasure ! The new way to learn and do business... less driving. Thanks for posting.
Volunteer Recognition Week!
Joyce has continued to come in weekly to the Saanich Centre throughout this challenging year to re-shelve and sort our library books and puzzles. An avid puzzler and reader, Joyce has kept our library ready to help occupy folks in these COVID times. One of our best laughs was over a note on a returned puzzle she was re-shelving, “Sorry, one piece missing , eaten by the dog!”
Thank you to Joyce and all our volunteers!
Volunteer Recognition Week!
Silver Threads Service is a charitable organization led and supported by a Board of Directors. The Board are volunteers who give their time, skills and expertise to set the vision and provide oversight for STS. We are pleased to welcome the newest Board Member, Twyla Johnson. Twyla has a nursing background in public health and community care nursing in Canada and the US. She manages Pacific Health Services (formally We Care), and you may recognize her as a 5-year sponsor of our Christmas events. She also sits on the Board of Safe Care BC; we are glad to have her on our team! Thank you to Twyla and all our volunteers!
I am happy to help!
Today is the start of Volunteer Recognition Week in Canada.
The theme is The Value of One. The Power of Many.
This year has been a year like no other - and we have kept going, pivoted our services and had a wonderful group of Volunteers helping along the way. There were 52 individuals who contributed over 3,100 hours this year, from our Board Leadership, to delivering meals, to preparing taxes, and so much more. We appreciate and are so grateful for each of you! Thank you to all our Volunteers!
From the Staff of Silver Threads Service.
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Register online and you will be invited to book an appointment when you are eligible. You may also phone in to register at 1-833-838-2323.
www2.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated.html
Everyone stay safe and we will get through this.
How to get vaccinated for COVID-19
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There are three steps to get vaccinated. Register, make an appointment and get the vaccine. Help your family and friends register!
Here's a little musical entertainment as we head into the Easter long weekend. Thank you to Gisele for sharing your talent with us yesterday at our Hop-by!
A reminder that our centres will be closed Good Friday and Monday but we will be back in on Tuesday. Have a safe and hoppy Easter.
We had a lovely weather day yesterday for our Hop-By Easter Dinner. Our Bunnies had a good time delivering the meals to everyone who drove, scooted, walked and biked by!
Thank you everyone for coming out, it was nice to see you!
Many thanks to the volunteers who decorated the bags and put the goodies together.
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Big thank you to all of you who go over and above in showing how much you care about us all xo
Due to the Provincial Health Orders announced on Monday we have had to cancel most of our programs until April 19th. Our Income Tax Program is still running as is most one on one support programs. Our Hop-by Easter Dinner is on for today! We are hoppy the weather is so beautiful, it will be a good afternoon!
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COVID-19 province-wide restrictions
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By order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), all events and social gatherings are suspended to significantly reduce COVID-19 transmission related to social interactions and travel.Starting today, those 78 and older are able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Island Health. See the the age roll out for this week. Call 1-833-348-4787 with your Personal Health Number to book.
For clarification for 75 + do they register today for vaccinations on the 27th or do they call in on the 27th?
In Island Health the call for vaccine appointment booking for 85+ and Indigenous people 65+ is early! Call 1-833-348-4787 to book.
If you have questions or information call 1-888-COVID19 and help keep the booking line open for people who are eligible.
International Women's Day is March 8th.
Remembering and giving thanks to the women who paved the way.
Last call this weekend to complete our marketing survey and be entered to WIN 1 of 2 $25 Tim Hortons Gift-cards!!
Your feedback is important!
You can find the survey here: bit.ly/3bNKnXr
The survey will only take 5-10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.
The deadline to complete this survey is Sunday, March 7th at 11:59 pm.
Thank you for your input!
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Health Care on Yates is a nurse practitioner led primary care clinic in Victoria, with the goal to deliver comprehensive team based primary health care services. For seniors who are without a Family Physicians this is a good alternative. If you live in the Victoria catchment area you can apply to be accepted as a patient.
Check it out!
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