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Here’s an easy, relaxing suggestion for something to do on Thursday mornings at the Victoria Centre. Create a no stress masterpiece in Calming Colouring.
Our June Newsletter is now available. Check out new Online classes for Brain Games and Travel Series. We are offering a few in person classes at both our Centres and are keeping our COVID safety protocols in place.
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Did you know that Silver Threads has gone online? We are now offering Brain Games through Zoom as well as a monthly Travel Series. Brain Games is starting this Thursday June 3rd, give us a call for more info and to register at 250 388 4268.
If you're interested in joining an online class but aren't sure how comfortable you are using Zoom check out this interview we had with Adele on May 25th about her recent experience doing a class online using Zoom.
Have you ever participated in a virtual class before trying Brain Games online (pilot)?
- Adele: No, joining the Brain Games Pilot class was my first time ever on Zoom.
Was it easy to get into the virtual classroom with Zoom?
- Adele: I found it very easy to get onto Zoom – although I admit I was a little intimidated at first! It was an automatic thing: on the Ipad it was one click, put your numbers in and away we go!
Did you enjoy participating in the Brain Games activities and discussion? If so, what stands out for you?
- Adele: Yes, I very much enjoyed the experience of seeing people and connecting, especially in the small breakout groups. It was a learning curve, but not a steep one. I am now open to Zoom and it opened a new door for me.
Did you receive your first dose of the COVID19 Vaccine before April 6th? If so, you need to register to get your second dose, here's how:
At Silver Threads Service we were pleased to hear the Provincial Restart Announcement and the plan to bring us back together. It is something we all were waiting for. Like the plan, our approach to reopening is gradual, safe and will follow all guidelines. A new, limited program schedule begins May 31st and reintroduces some fitness, physical, social and support programs.
We will also be offering our Brain Games program online starting June 3rd. If you are interested in connecting with peers through Zoom, playing games that make you think, and learning some fun facts this might be the class for you. Also keep your eye out for our Online Travel Series starting at the end of June. Call the Victoria Center for more information and to register at 250 388 4268.
If you'd like to learn some more about what programs and services are being offered, please click the link below:
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Programs & Events Our Centre Programs In response to the Provincial Health Orders announced on May 25th we will restart our low-intensity and support programs effective on Monday, May 31st. All progra...
The City of Victoria Welcoming Cities Task Force is hosting a Community Forum for Newcomers, immigrants, refugees and Indigenous, Black, Asian and other Persons of Colour, to join Mayor Lisa Helps and Councillor Sharmarke Dubow in a virtual dialogue to share ideas and lived experiences to help inform the development of the City of Victoria’s Welcoming City Strategy.
We want to hear from those whose voices are often under-represented in community discussions.
Welcoming City Community Forum
Monday, June 7
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 907 662 1753
The community forum is free to attend and registration is not required. The virtual event will not be recorded.
The Welcoming City Strategy will serve as a roadmap for making Victoria a stronger, more inclusive city where everyone is accepted, respected and feels like they belong. The Strategy will be designed to remove barriers to City services and foster a compassionate community where racism and discrimination are tackled head on, and everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
For more information, visit: victoria.ca/welcomingcity
We hope you can join us.
We are reminding everyone that our centres will be closed this coming Monday May 24th for Victoria Day. We will reopen on Tuesday May 25th.
Enjoy the sun this weekend! Remember to stay safe and to stay local.
Today at the Saanich Centre we met with Dan from Houston Signs to talk about upgrading our building signage. He mentioned his grandfather Mac used to come to the centre – it was a real pleasure to show him our woodworking studio and the Mac’s Shop sign that still hangs there today! Thanks for sharing the stories and history with us, such a great surprise.
We mentioned in the May Newsletter that today is National Chicken Dance Day! Enjoy the day and our video.
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Check out 'Chicken Dance' on JibJab.com
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Ready to hatch some fun? Casting five in the ever-popular Chicken Dance is all it's cracked up to be!Perfect
“Pluck pluck pluck” 🐥
Fun!
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
Thank you for sending such a lovely poem and picture 'our' way. I hope Mother's Day was pleasant for you all !
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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