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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
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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/
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 . . .It has been one month since we closed due to COVID-19. But it seems like much longer since our centres were open and filled with all of you, enjoying each others company, having coffee and taking classes. We sure miss you!
None of know how this is going to play out and when we can get back to a "new normal" and with this uncertainty comes stress and anxiety. All of us need to take care of our mental health, know that there are some excellent resources available to help keep us well as we stay at home. Support is a phone call away.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/virtual-suppor...
Virtual Mental Health Supports During COVID-19
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Enhanced virtual services will help all British Columbians with mental health needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic with a focus on adults, youth and frontline healthcare workers.Wow... Some great resources available during these tough times!
A very hoppy Easter to all our friends! We are missing you and hope you are staying well!
From all the staff of Silver Threads Service.
Ohhh I saw anne Easter 🐰 bunny too!
Happy Easter - keep safe 🐇🐇🐇
That bunny looks familiar !
Miss you all.happy easter
Miss you too
Hi Hoppy
If we were open we would have been celebrating World Table Tennis Day and Tartan Day yesterday. But we are all doing the right thing, and staying home - and celebrating in our own way like Ping Pong Paul! Thanks for sharing the photo! We miss you!
Phyllis Martin - 🙂
There is lots of information out there about how we as a community are to manage the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is a plea from Family Doctors. We don't have enough of them, so please let's listen and follow the guidelines so we can all stay safe.
www.timescolonist.com/news/local/south-island-doctors-plead-with-public-to-stay-home-1.24107292
South Island doctors plead with public to stay home
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Hundreds of South Island doctors are urging the public to take social distancing and self-isolation measures seriously in the fight to slow the spread of COVID-19. More than 700 family doctors in. . .We hope you all are managing in these challenging times. Know that if you are in critical need please call, leave us a message and we will do what we can to help!
For now, please enjoy a little music from our Fitness Instructor Extraordinaire Joy!
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Thank you Mike & Joy. Also like your rustic yard 🎶 WendyA
It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Bea Holland, who was Executive Director of Silver Threads Service during the 90's. Our organization exists today due to her leadership, compassion and dedication to seniors.
Bea leaves a lasting legacy to our community and we were blessed to have had her support over the decades.
Our deepest condolences to her family for your loss.
You will be greatly missed Bea. Rest in Peace.
Judy Penno