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Thank you to Rexall and their skilled Pharmacists for hosting our Flu Clinics. Today is the first clinic at the Saanich Centre, all COVID-19 protocols are in place and we are fully booked. We appreciate how so many of you are willing to do your part in keeping yourself and the community healthy this fall and winter.
Additional dates will be offered in November.
Stay well!
Darn wish I had known about it.
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The TIME Program: Together in Movement & Exercise will begin next week at the Victoria Centre. Designed by physiotherapists for people with medical conditions like MS, stroke or are recovering from a hospital stay. Join us Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00pm, with kinesiologist and instructor Kim. Call us for more information 250 388-4268.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you have a safe long weekend. Our Centres will be closed on Monday, but we will be back on Tuesday! All the best!
The October Newsletter is now available on our website. Includes links to our program schedules.
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Today, October 1st is International Day of the Older Person. The United Nations designated this special day in 1990. We hope you will take the time today to celebrate, and while we can't gather as we did last year know that we are thinking of you! Enjoy some photos of some of our good memories!
Stay safe!
The Victoria Centre has Book Club on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:30am. Join us and discuss your favourite books with others. Variety is the spice of life and we don't all read the same book, just get together and share our love of reading. We also have a great library, so you can pick up some new titles!
Call ahead to book a spot 250 388-4268.
$2 members $5 non-members.
Thank you to Rob Fleming, MLA for Victoria Swan Lake for the donation of free community face masks for our members! They were designed by Kay Gallivan and the original art work is a mural at the Community Office she designed with help from local students. Wearable art!
An interesting read on how to build resilience during COVID, something we can use as we head into the fall. Take care and be safe.
www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2020/how-seniors-can-build-resilience-during-pa...
How seniors can build resilience during pandemic
www.kpwashingtonresearch.org
Older people must guard against social isolation, as well as COVID-19, to stay well and thrive, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson.Our Centres will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. We will be open on Tuesday.
Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend.
Our September Newsletter is available now. Included are updated program schedules for the Centres as we start opening 5 days a week after Labour Day. Enjoy!
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Silver Threads Service updated their business hours.
Our Newsletter is here, check it out for our August Programs and updates. Our centres will be closed on Monday for BC Day and will reopen on Tuesday, August 4th.
Stay safe and well this long weekend!
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We are opening the new Victoria Centre today! At 10:00am we will have a Functional Fitness class and at 1:00pm there will be Brain Games. Call 250 388-4268 to sign up.
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Our Centres will be reopening starting July 6th. Check out our newsletter for all the information. We look forward to welcoming you back and will be doing everything we can to keep everyone healthy and safe!
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Great news!!
Yay 😁
We urge you to complete the Provincial COVID-19 Survey. Currently responses have been underrepresented by the senior population. Feedback will help guide provincial decision makers and strengthen our action plan.
Survey closes until May 31.
www2.gov.bc.ca
Complete the COVID-19 questionnaire to help inform government's response to the pandemic and ensure British Columbians have the resources and information they need.Well worth checking out!
Ottawa launches one-stop benefits tool – Well & Truly Grey
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Finances Latest Ottawa launches one-stop benefits tool admin May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 The federal government has launched a one-stop benefits search tool to help seniors and other Canadians find feder...Today is Giving Tuesday. During COVID-19 our community has come together to support local causes and help those in need. Silver Threads Service centres may be closed but staff and volunteers are at work making check in calls, delivering meals and offering support to seniors as they stay home and stay safe.
Your valued contribution will enable us to continue this work in these challenging times. Please consider making a donation to Silver Threads through the secure Canada Helps site:
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/silver-threads-service/
Enjoy a bedtime story with Susan Brice, Saanich Councillor and former Silver Threads Director. Thanks Charlayne Thornton-Joe, City of Victoria Councillor for starting this initiative!
Sleep well everyone and stay safe!
Thank you to the Victoria Foundation, Jawl Foundation and the Times Colonist and the community of Greater Victoria for your generosity! Silver Threads Service is beyond grateful for the financial support!
www.timescolonist.com/news/local/rapid-relief-fund-delivers-1-million-to-community-groups-1.24121282
Rapid Relief Fund delivers $1 million to community groups
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Donate online at RapidReliefFund.ca. More options below. The Rapid Relief Fund has announced just over $1 million in contributions to local service agencies. Some of the money is going to . . .