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On this page you will find information and links to community offerings that take place all year-round. By no means is this a complete list, but hopefully you will be inspired to try something new to help you get connected to valuable community events, activities and education. We've listed recreation centres, seniors centres, libraries, cultural association, continuing education and some Arts groups. Have a look and perhaps you'll find something new that warrants exploring! RECREATION CENTRES ~ GREATER VICTORIA Below is a list of Recreation Centres from Sooke to Sidney. We've provided very brief information to give you a flavour of what is offered, together with links to their websites. Some of the websites also have links to their associated seniors centres and other community offerings, so with a little web surfing, there is lots to discover. Esquimalt Parks & Recreation Programs: Some Programs Offered: • Blood Pressure Clinic – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm, Drop-in No Charge For more information and programs Panorama Recreation Centre Located in North Saanich, offers a variety of programs and services for adults. Some programs are 50 plus specific Some Programs Offered: For more information and programs And click on Programs on the left hand side menu bar to look at specific areas or to look at the complete schedule click here. Saanich Parks & Recreation Saanich Active Aging is a vision for the community of Saanich where people can live healthy active lives into their senior years. Some Programs Offered: Saanich Recreation offers a variety of programs for adults. Some programs will be marked as “Senior Friendly” with a SF. Example of programs offered that For more information and programs SEAPARC Recreation Centre Located in Sooke, offers a variety of programs and services for the 50 plus age group. Some Programs Offered: For more information and programs Victoria Parks & Recreation The City of Victoria offers a variety of programs for the 55 plus age group at different locations throughout the City. Some Programs Offered: For more information and programs West Shore Parks and Recreation West Shore Parks and Recreation operates the Some Programs Offered: For more information and programs West Shore Parks and recreation offers a variety of programs for adults at their different facilities as part of their regular schedule but none that are 50 plus oriented. Adult Programs for 50 years and over. Unless noted all programs are held at the Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue. Yearly membership fee required to access programs. Some Programs Offered: For more information and programs SENIOR CENTRES Not all Seniors Centres are listed here as many can be accessed through links to the appropriate recreation centres. Here are a few to check out that are not part of the recreation centre listings James Bay New Horizons The purpose of the James Bay New Horizons Society is to provide opportunities for Senior Citizens and residents in the James Bay area of Victoria, British Columbia. To help them lead more meaningful, active, healthy and complete lives, and to provide facilities that will assist in achieving and maintaining that goal. A member ship fee is required. Can purchase either a yearly membership or a monthly membership. Programs Offered: For more information and programs Shoal Centre Is a community activity space located in Sidney. Silver Threads Silver Threads Service is a non-profit society administered by a volunteer Board of Directors, funded by the Municipalities of Victoria, Saanich, North Saanich and Central Saanich, the United Way. If you are 55 or older, you are invited to join Silver Threads’ programs. Annual memberships are available, non-members are more than welcome. Silver Threads operates 2 centres. Saanich Centre at 286 Hampton Road and the Victoria Centre at 1728 Douglas Street. Programs Offered At Saanich Centre: For more information and programs Programs Offered at Victoria Centre: GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARIES The Greater Victoria Public Library operates numerous branches throughout the Capital Region. They offer at their different branches a variety of programs for adults. Some programs are specific for the 50 plus age group. Programs Offered: For more information and programs CULTURAL & IMMIGRANT ASSOCIATION The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria is a unique non-profit organization that combines arts and social services to address the needs of immigrants and to promote the embracing of cultural diversity in our community. We offer services for newcomers as well as outreach and education in the community. The ICA Immigrant Seniors’ Group serves newcomer immigrants and refugee seniors who are looking to make new friends, practice their English, have fun and learn about issues important to multi-cultural seniors. For more information and programs CONTINUING EDUCATION Camosun College Continuing Education University of Victoria Division of Continuing Studies ARTS Victoria Symphony Offers a variety of different ticket packages and programs that can be more senior friendly. They also offer discounted tickets for seniors for some of the programs. Programs Offered: For more information these links Pacific Opera Victoria Offers several different operas each year. At least one performance will be a matinee. Senior discounts are offered on ticket sales. For more information on performances and ticket prices click on the link below Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4P1 artsREACH Project The Octa Collective Society: Aventa Ensemble: Ballet Victoria: Belfry Theatre: Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre: Dance Victoria: Early Music Society of the Islands: Giggling Iguana Productions: Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra: Impromaniacs Theatre Company Society: Intrepid Theatre: Kaleidoscope Theatre: Langham Court Theatre: MoonDance Dynamic Arts School: Open Space: Out of the Box Productions: Phoenix Theatre - Uvic: Spilt Milk Comedy Theatre: The 30 Cent Players: Theatre Inconnu: Victoria Conservatory of Music: Alix Goolden Performance Hall: Metro Studio: Victoria Film Festival: Victoria Jazz Society: Victoria Operatic Society: |
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EMBRACE AGING COMMUNITY OFFERINGS