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Masterminds: A Lecture Series by UVic Retirees
With the generous support of the University of Victoria, the UVic Retirees Association and the Centre on Aging will present a series of five, free lectures by UVic retirees from April 9 through May 7, 2008. The lectures will be held every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. on campus in the Hickman Building, Room 105. Please register by calling 472-4473 and plan to arrive early because seating will be limited. If you do not have a parking permit, there is a charge of $2.00 to park on campus.
April 9, Dr. Nicholas Russell, Paved Paradise for a Parking Lot: Why Victoria's Past is Crucial to Its Future-heritage buildings and their importance to Victoria
April 16, Dr. Patricia Roy, From Exclusion to Inclusion: Canada's Chinese and Japanese Citizens-the history and ending of discrimination against Chinese and Japanese in Canada
April 23, Prof. Juliana Saxton, Reminiscence Theatre: Remembering the Community-prompting memory and finding meaning though applied theatre techniques
April 30, Dr. Paul West, Playing It Safe: Keeping Victoria Beautiful without Pesticides
May 7, Dr. David Sanborn Scott, Smelling Land: The Hydrogen Defense Against Climate Catastrophe
Embrace Aging Highlighted Programs for March
Saanich Parks and Recreation
Saanich Seniors Gardening Group
Join anytime and have an active role in maintaining an organic fruit and vegetable producing garden plot. Come to our information meeting scheduled March 26th, Cedar Hill Rec Ctrs. 10:30am to meet your gardening friends, our instructor, find out how the garden group works and see beautiful pictures from last year.
The garden plot is located at Capital City Allotment Gardens at 641 Kent Rd, just off Glanford at Carey Rd. The Garden Supervisor will be on duty twice a week to coordinate the planning and cultivating of the garden with the members. Members can attend with the coordinator, or can come on their own schedule and follow the garden schedule & outline left by the Supervisor. No registration fee required. All equipment will be supplied or bring your own. To register call Julie Wallace at 475-5408
Gentle Walk & Talk with Karen Reid
Enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery, a friendly chat and some exercise as we explore many parks and trails throughout Saanich. All walks are free of charge, no registration required, simply drop in at the designated time and meeting place. Wear suitable footwear and carry drinking water. Call 475-5408 for more details.
Colquitz River to Panama Flats Thursday March 6th
Meet at Colquitz Creek park sign beside Silver City Theatre at Tillicum Mall
Beckwith Park to Hutchison Thursday March 13th
Meet at Beckwith Park parking lot on Beckwith Ave, off Quadra
Rithet's Bog to Lohbrunner Park Thursday March 20th
Meet on Dalewood off Chatterton Way, near kiosk
Selkirk Trestle to Cecelia Ravine Thursday March 27th
Meet beside tennis courts in Banfield Park, 521 Craigflower St., beside Vic West Community YMCA
Gyro Park to Telegraph Cove Thursday April 3rd
Meet at Cadboro Gyro parking lot, bottom of Sinclair St.
Introductions to Recreation Services
Living Actively in Your Community: Taking Steps to Connect...Accessing Community Recreation
Ever wondered how recreation can fit into your life or feel nervous about going to a recreation centre? This 8 week step by step, interactive course will help you. Participants will be identifying their interests, discussing barriers and creating an action plan. Offered in partnership with VIHA's Hillside Seniors Health Centre.
Program is free. Please call 475-5409 to register.
Location: Hillside Seniors Health Centre
Wednesdays April 16 - June 4th, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Free
Recreation Centre Tours
Interested in going to a recreation centre but unsure where to start? Let us show you around. A tour of recreation facilities can help you get acquainted with recreation in Saanich by showing you what to do, where to go, who to talk to and how to get started. Individual and Group tours of our recreation centres can be arranged by calling Steve at Saanich Community Services, 475-5409. We are currently looking for volunteers to help others participate.
55+ Mature Driving Workshops
The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, in cooperation with the Saanich Police, created a workshop for mature drivers.
This free workshop will give you the knowledge to adapt to the changes of aging and the changing driving environment.
Pearkes Recreation Centre
Tuesday March 11th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm Free
Whist - NEW
Drop in for a game of Whist, experienced and new players welcome. No bidding required, trumps determined.
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Wednesdays 12:30pm - 3pm Jan 16th - May 28 $3/drop in
55+ Social Drop In
Visit with friends, enjoy some music and cookies, play ping pong and billiards.
Pearkes Recreation Centre Youth Activity Room - for those young at heart!
Tuesdays 9:00am-11:00am Free
Thursdays 1:00pm-3:00pm Free
Saanich Commonwealth Place Youth Activity Centre
Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm Free
Gentle Fit
Improve flexibility, increase muscle strength and endurance, improve balance and coordination, Fall prevention. Suitable for those starting out, recovering or with movement challenges such as Post Stroke, Parkinson's or MS. Offers the option of exercising while seated.
Starts at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Tuesday March 25th,
11:20am-12:05pm, 6 sessions for $32.00
Call 475-5121 for more information
Osteofit Beginner
Designed by BC Women's Hospital for people with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. Educational as well as physical component. Fall Prevention exercises. Bands and light weights are used.
Starts at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Wednesday March 26th,
11:30am-12:20pm, 11 sessions for $58.
Call 475-7121 for more information.
OAPO Branch #88 Sooke
Invites you to come learn about their organization.
New members (50+ years young) always welcome!
March 27th info booth at Western Foods in Sooke
March 29th info booth at the loggers pole in Sooke
April 2nd is the OAPO South Island Zone Meeting at the Seniors' Drop in Centre in Sooke
For more info contact:
Barry Turner, President Branch #88, tel: 589-3647
