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It's Friday! And this is how a great team works! Today at the Saanich Centre Erica and Debbie from the Victoria Centre will be running the show! This is the first time in seven years both Anne and Ro will be off for a well deserved holiday on the same day!
Meanwhile at the Victoria Centre, Sue will be staffing the front desk.
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Its Friday!  And this is how a great team works!  Today at the Saanich Centre Erica and Debbie from the Victoria Centre will be running the show!  This is the first time in seven years both Anne and Ro will be off for a well deserved holiday on the same day! 
Meanwhile at the Victoria Centre, Sue will be staffing the front desk.Image attachment

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Great job ladies, glad Anne and Ro are getting a holiday!

The best!!

A reminder that our Centres will be closed in recognition of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 3rd. ... See MoreSee Less

A reminder that our Centres will be closed in recognition of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.  We will reopen on Tuesday, October 3rd.

Thanksgiving is coming up October 9th and we have your turkey dinner covered! We will have frozen turkey dinners available for pick up October 3rd to 6th. Cost is $10. Call either Centre to book yours.
Victoria Centre 250 388-4268
Saanich Centre 250 382-3151
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Thanksgiving is coming up October 9th and we have your turkey dinner covered!  We will have frozen turkey dinners available for pick up October 3rd to 6th.  Cost is $10.  Call either Centre to book yours.
Victoria Centre 250 388-4268
Saanich Centre 250 382-3151

Carver Bob made this “Pandemic Mouse Band”, keeping himself busy during lockdown and it is now on display at the Saanich Centre! We have a Woodworking Shop and welcome new woodcarvers to our twice weekly self-run group, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 at the Saanich Centre. Call us for more information 250 382-3151. ... See MoreSee Less

Carver Bob made this “Pandemic Mouse Band”, keeping himself busy during lockdown and it is now on display at the Saanich Centre!  We have a Woodworking Shop and welcome new woodcarvers to our twice weekly self-run group, Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:30 at the Saanich Centre.  Call us for more information 250 382-3151.

One of the programs United Way Southern Vancouver Island supports is the Silver Spoons Cafe at our Saanich Centre. Monday to Friday we are able to serve affordable lunches and takeaway meals. The coffee is always on, and there is a good visit to be had as well! ... See MoreSee Less

One of the programs United Way Southern Vancouver Island supports is the Silver Spoons Cafe at our Saanich Centre.  Monday to Friday we are able to serve affordable lunches and takeaway meals.  The coffee is always on, and there is a good visit to be had as well!

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Great coffee ☕️ Friendly peps

United Way Southern Vancouver Island Campaign Kick Off today at Centennial Square with James Bay New Horizons! Come visit our booth-and learn more about our Food Security Programs. Thank you UW for the support! ... See MoreSee Less

United Way Southern Vancouver Island Campaign Kick Off today at Centennial Square with James Bay New Horizons!  Come visit our booth-and learn more about our Food Security Programs. Thank you UW for the support!Image attachment

On Monday a group of members, volunteers, staff and Board participated in the City of Victoria Budget Community Conversation with City Staff. The forum purpose was to gather feedback on Council Priorities and Processes to guide our elected officials in their decision making. It was informative, thoughtful and constructive. We appreciate the opportunity! Thank you to everyone who was involved! ... See MoreSee Less

On Monday a group of members, volunteers, staff and Board participated in the City of Victoria Budget Community Conversation with City Staff.  The forum purpose was to gather feedback on Council Priorities and Processes to guide our elected officials in their decision making.  It was informative, thoughtful and constructive.  We appreciate the opportunity!  Thank you to everyone who was involved!

Silver Threads Service
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, September 20th
3:00 to 4:00pm
Saanich Centre 286 Hampton Road
Join us for our 2022-2023 AGM
Light Refreshments served
Please register your attendance by Monday, September 18th
By email to inquiries@silverthreads.ca
Or by contacting our Reception Desks
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Silver Threads Service
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, September 20th
3:00 to 4:00pm
Saanich Centre 286 Hampton Road
Join us for our 2022-2023 AGM
Light Refreshments served
Please register your attendance by Monday, September 18th
By email to inquiries@silverthreads.ca 
Or by contacting our Reception Desks

Under the category of "all you can do is laugh." One of our lovely members had a transportation issue this week, with an expected pick up being 2 hours late. The member and staff tried to make light of it, with the joke that if it was any longer they would have to sleep at the Centre.
Staff always go above and beyond.....the next day when the member came in staff had created a bedroom just for her in a hallway using the first aid cot, and even decorating it with a painting on the wall, special pillow and reading lamp.
We all got a big kick out it, because really, sometimes all you can do is laugh.
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Under the category of all you can do is laugh.  One of our lovely members had a transportation issue this week, with an expected pick up being 2 hours late.  The member and staff tried to make light of it, with the joke that if it was any longer they would have to sleep at the Centre.
Staff always go above and beyond.....the next day when the member came in staff had created a bedroom just for her in a hallway using the first aid cot, and even decorating it with a painting on the wall, special pillow and reading lamp.
We all got a big kick out it, because really, sometimes all you can do is laugh.

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A friend in need is a friend indeed! What wonderful people.

A reminder that our Centres will be closed Monday, August 7th for BC Day!

Enjoy the long weekend!
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Welcome to August! Our monthly newsletter is available now. Sign up to receive it by email, or it is also always posted on our website.
silverthreads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsletter-August-2023-website.pdf
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Welcome to August!  Our monthly newsletter is available now.  Sign up to receive it by email, or it is also always posted on our website.
https://silverthreads.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Newsletter-August-2023-website.pdf

We always have a community puzzle on the go, with folks working on it before or after class or when they are hanging around, but this one was a doozy. After many weeks the never ending puzzle is complete! Way to go! ... See MoreSee Less

We always have a community puzzle on the go, with folks working on it before or after class or when they are hanging around, but this one was a doozy.  After many weeks the never ending puzzle is complete!  Way to go!

Thank you to Volunteers Peggy and Monika for leading the outing to James Bay Inn for lunch and then to Emily Carr House. It was a lovely afternoon Thursday for this fine looking group. ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to Volunteers Peggy and Monika for leading the outing to James Bay Inn for lunch and then to Emily Carr House.  It was a lovely afternoon Thursday for this fine looking group.Image attachment

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This looks wonderful.

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Silver Threads Service

Silver Threads was pleased to welcome Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Harwinder Sandhu and MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill, Grace Lore to the Victoria Centre today. They met some of our painters and had a good meeting with Board Vice President Twyla Johnson and Executive Director Tracy Ryan. Thank you for the visit and update, it is appreciated! ... See MoreSee Less

Silver Threads was pleased to welcome Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Harwinder Sandhu and MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill, Grace Lore to the Victoria Centre today.   They met some of our painters and had a good meeting with Board Vice President Twyla Johnson and Executive Director Tracy Ryan.  Thank you for the visit and update, it is appreciated!Image attachment

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Thank you! It was great to meet with Tracy and Twyla to learn more about the programs offered, see the facility, and to have great discussion. It was also lovely to get to chat with some of your members and to learn about their great experiences. Thank you for all the great work you do.🙏🏽

Awesome!

What great visitors to have. You look wonderful in the photo.

Great sister

Modes of transportation to Silver Threads are as diverse as our members. Coolness is ageless. ... See MoreSee Less

Modes of transportation to Silver Threads are as diverse as our members.  Coolness is ageless.Image attachment
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