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As of November 25th, our Provincial orders are to cancel all physical activities until further guidance is developed. This means all exercise classes, pickle ball, table tennis and Zumba classes at both centres are on hold for now. Give us a call if you need further information.
And stay safe.
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COVID-19 province-wide restrictions
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All individuals, places of work and businesses in B.C. must significantly reduce their level of social interactions and travel.We are having Flu Clinics this week at our Centres and have a few spots available. These are for people who are 65. Please call Silver Threads at 250 388-4268 and speak to one of our staff.
Lest we forget.
Remembrance Day November 11th, 2020
Our Centres will be closed so we may honour those who served.
During COVID Remembrance Day needs to be acknowledged in a different way so we are all safe. Remember at home. The Royal Canadian Legion suggests having a moment of silence at the end of your driveway or sidewalk.
There are still a few spots available for Zumba Gold at the Saanich Centre starting at 1:30pm Friday, November 13th. It is an exercise program using the movement of Latin Dance in a low-intensity, easy to follow choreography format taught by Isabel.
The class will follow all COVID-19 safety protocols, class size is limited to allow for physical distancing. Preregistration is required. Call us at 250 382-3151.
Reminder to Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients who have not filed their 2019 income tax.
To avoid any interruptions in benefits in January 2021, Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients who have not already filed their 2019 income tax information should file their taxes electronically with the Canada Revenue Agency or contact Service Canada by calling 1-800-277-9914 and providing their income information over the phone.
Or call our centres for more information.
It is November already! Our monthly newsletter and program schedules are now available. We are also kicking off our Annual Fundraising Campaign and this year more than ever we hope you will support Silver Threads. Thank you everyone!
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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.
Hi Betty!!!!❤
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.
Nice dance moves
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