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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 Follow this link, to information on all 14 Recreation Centres from Sooke to Sidney. Fitness schedules, program offerings, tips and even an online activity tracker are available here! 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: Canadian College of Performing Arts: 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