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FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique, profits to Victoria Hospice end-of-life care. Help by donating better-quality fashions, jewelry, accessories, collectibles and household items. 1315 Cook St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Tel. 250-361-4966.
EMI Gift Shop, 2334 Trent St. New, used books, clothing, jewelry etc. Proceeds to clients of CMHA. Tel. 250-370-8497.
Church Thrift Shops
- Gordon Head United Church Thrift Shop, 4201 Tyndall Ave., Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 250-477-4142.
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop, 680 Courtney St., first and third Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. 250-384-5734.
- St. Aidan's Thrift Shop, 3703 St. Aidan's St. 250-477-2089 ext. 7. Open Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the last Saturday of the month, 9: 30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Church of Our Lord Thrift Shop, 626 Blanshard St. Friday, 9: 30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. 250-383-8915.
- James Bay United Church Thrift Shop, 517 Michigan St. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 250-384-5821.
- Oak Bay United Church, corner of Granite and Mitchell. Thrift Shop/Annex Fridays, 10-2 p.m.; annex open first Sat. of month, 10-noon. 250-598-5021 ext 0.
SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELLING
GriefShare, for people struggling through the grieving process. Join this weekly seminar at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-385-7786 to register.
DivorceCare, for people struggling through separation and divorce. Join this free weekly seminar, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., to Dec. 11 at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-385-7786 to register.
Borderline Personality Support Group, weekly drop-in, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Capital Mental Health, 125 Skinner St. Friends, partners, family welcome. Free. 250-383-5144, ext. 2127 or [email protected].
Al-Anon: Do you love an alcoholic? Do you suffer from another's drinking? Find us at 250-383-4020 or bcyukon-al-anon.org
NarAnon: For families and friends of drug addicts. Meetings Mondays, 7-8: 30 p.m., 5500 Hamsterly Rd. and Wednesdays, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Tel. 2507042801.
For men only: An ongoing facilitated support group for men committed to living a non-violent lifestyle. Mondays, minimal cost. Contact: [email protected]
Beyond Affairs Network: Are you dealing with the aftermath of learning about your spouse or partner's affair? Contact the Vancouver Island co-ordinator, [email protected] to learn more about our support group.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Victoria presents two 12-step groups to help people recover from porn, sex, love and romance addictions, meeting weekly. Tel. 250-592-1916 or [email protected].
Dual Recovery Anonymous, support group for recovery from both an addiction of any kind and a mentalhealth issue, 941 Kings Rd., Tuesdays, 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-4225 or visit [email protected]
Gamblers' Anonymous helps people who play until their last dollar is gone. Meets Tuesdays, 150-2101 Richmond Rd., 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Visit victoriaga.org
Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer to problems of compulsive eating. No dues, no fees, no weighins. Daily meetings. Newcomers meeting Saturdays at 10: 30 a.m. at Victoria Health Unit, 1947 Cook St. Tel. 250-413-3093.
Seniors Entitlement Service, assisting seniors with pensions, health care and other issues at Blanshard Community Centre, 901 Kings Rd. Trained advocates are on duty. Tel. 250-388-7696, ext. 223.
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Emergency Preparedness Workshop: Learn how to prepare to survive after a disaster. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Church of the Cross, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd. Free but registration required at tel. 250-477-6222 or info@lutheran victoria.ca See lutheranvictoria.ca
End Homelessness: Meetings first and third Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Silver Threads, Douglas and Herald, second and fourth Wednesdays, 1 p.m. at Our Place, 919 Pandora Ave. Tel. 2504804854.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The Dental Health Education Centre at the Camosun College Lansdowne Campus is accepting new clients for professional dental hygiene care. The clinic is open Monday evenings in addition to offering morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week. The initial 30minute screening appointment is free. Preventive services are available for adults for $60 or less; children and youth services are $20 or less. Contact: [email protected] or 250-370-3184.
Lymphoma/Leukemia Society meeting change of venue for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. at Vancouver Island Cancer Clinic Patient Care Centre, Lee Avenue. Tel. 250-642-5088.
Saanich Peninsula Stroke Recovery Branch, to assist members and their families. Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tel. 250-652-3016.
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly): A non-profit, non-commercial, afford-
able weight-loss support and wellness education organization meets weekly. Visit tops.org, contact 18009328677 or [email protected].
Massage with Vitality Plus Program. First session is $10. Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St. Certified chair practitioner. Tel. 250-590-2220 for appointment.
SELF IMPROVEMENT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH
The Positive Living Centre of Victoria 22nd birthday party, celebrate with us and find out what we are all about. Today, 10: 30 a.m. meditation, 11 a.m. service, noon, refreshments and cake at 3281 Harriet Rd. All welcome. Tel. 250-995-1256; [email protected]
Awake Ministries: Christian Counselling for Women, counselling for trauma, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, divorce, abuse, isolation, anger, restlessness, and more. Available throughout the week, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Oct. 1 at The Bayview, 100 Saghalie Rd. Free. Contact: [email protected]
Oneness Wednesdays presents Truth and Reconciliation and Beyond: A circle of sharing, of getting to know our neighbours. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7-9 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Free or by donation. Tel. 2503806383 or oneness.conscious-choices.ca
Evening meditation with the Victoria Insight Meditation Society, a 45-minute meditation followed by a taped talk or live presentation on Buddhist teachings. Sundays, 7-9 p.m. Lynn Wylie-Helga Beer Yoga studio, 202-1600 Bay St. By donation. Visit VictoriaIMS.org for information about our programs.
Transcendental Meditation: Weekly meditation programs, beginner and advanced programs; group meditations; advanced lectures and discussions led by certified instructors. Contact: 250-383-9822 or [email protected] or visit meditationvictoria.org
Free adult ESL classes with free childcare at Speakwell ESL English Conversation Program. Wednesdays, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Bldg (next to Gordon Head Rec Centre). Contact 250-721-0497 or [email protected].
Free ESL classes at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Sundays, 9: 30-10: 15 a.m. Tel. 250-385-7786; centralbaptistchurch.ca
Free ESL classes for seniors, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. in the Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, 1767 Island Highway. Membership is required. There is financial help through the LIFE program. Learn English, make new friends and join in some of the activities at the Centre.
ShoDai Meditation, Wednesdays, Cowichan University Campus, Duncan. Buddha Discovery Service, Nichiren Buddha Society, Sundays. Details at tel. 778-722-0155 or VIRetreats.com
Modern Buddhism: Discover the power of meditation. For complete schedule of classes, retreats and special events, please contact Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre, 2020A Douglas St. Tel. 250-592-7164 or visit MeditateInVictoria.org.
Weekly drop-in classes $10:
- Mondays, Bodhichitta Centre, 7-9 p.m. or Sidney Public Library, 10: 30 a.m.-noon.
- Wednesdays: Esquimalt Rec Centre, 7: 15-8: 45 p.m. or Fairfield United Church, 7: 30-9 p.m.
Falun Gong: Special qigong method for cultivation practice of mind and body. Free. Tel. 250-658-2089.
Way of Mastery: From sleep to wakefulness, from illusion to reality, from fear to love. Wednesdays, 7-9: 30 p.m., 415-200 Dallas Rd. By donation. Tel. 250-920-0948 first.
Making the Divine sa国际传媒ion: Meditation on the Inner light and sound presented by Science of Spirituality. All programs free of charge. Tel. 250-479-5731 or go to sos.org
VOLUNTEERING
Senior Mentor Training at Silver Threads begins in early October. Learn to help seniors complete forms and documents. Tel. 250 382-3151. Capital City Volunteers seeks people to visit seniors or drive them to medical appointments. You can make a difference, even one hour a week will help an isolated senior. Tel. 250-388-7844 or info@capital cityvolunteers.org.
Friends of Music Society, a nonprofit offering music programs for people with and without mental illness, is looking for would-be and even experienced ukers to join our new ukulele program. Thursdays, 4-5: 30 p.m. at the Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. Free, instruments provided. Tel. 250-592-5114.
Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association provides a riding program for children and adults with disabilities. If you enjoy horses and people, this would appeal to you. No experience is necessary, (we provide training), however, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Classes are held Monday-Thursday mornings and Tuesday-Thursday afternoons. 778-426-0506 or [email protected]
Oak Bay Lodge seeks a volunteer to bring senior residents to the hair salon. Regular shift is every Friday 8: 45-noon, training is provided. Contact 250-370-6642 or [email protected]
Love animals, like events, community minded? Upcoming fundraiser needs: cashiers, pet watchers, MC, prize assistant, food assistants (no cleaning/ cooking) general, stage assistant, promotions assistants, photographers, videographer, event assistant. All ages welcome. Contact doggyidol.com
Habitat for Humanity Victoria seeks volunteers for several positions: Restore sales and warehouse assistants; committee members and special events volunteers. For more information, contact Hazel Yeo, volunteer co-ordinator, tel. 250-480-7688 ext 101 or [email protected]
Centennial Day Care Society seeks new board members interested in supporting young families and contributing to a small non-profit society. Tel. 250-479-0334.
LifeRing Secular Recovery seeks board members and volunteers. Exciting opportunities available at liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Crystal Clear Drug Prevention Society seeks volunteer board members. Our mission is to stop illicit drug use before it starts. Contact Don Monsour, 250-589-1001 or becrystalclear.com
sa国际传媒 SPCA Wild ARC welcomes new animal care volunteers who are passionate about helping wildlife in distress. Visit wildarc.com to apply.
Primary Schools For Africa Society is a non-profit charity that is building schools in Tanzania and has the following volunteer opportunities: An experienced bookkeeper to work parttime, about four or five hours per month, and energetic promoters and presenters. Tel. 250-598-4207.
Saanich Volunteer Services seeks drivers, visitors and home repair persons to help a neighbour. Tel. 250-595-8008.
Seniors Serving Seniors: Return to Health Program. Volunteers needed to provide social support and encouragement to isolated and lonely seniors before, during and after a hospitalization. Tel. 250-382-4331.
Recreation Integration Victoria needs volunteers to share recreational interests with a person with a disability. Contact the leisure assistance coordinator at 250-477-6314 or [email protected].
Victoria's Quilts sa国际传媒 makes quilts for people with cancer in sa国际传媒 If you would like to volunteer or donate fabric, batting or flannelette, email [email protected].
Knitters and Crocheters: Blanket squares needed, either knit or crocheted, or help in creating blankets. Michaels craft room, Thursday afternoons, 1-4: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-727-6786.
Out of the Closet Renew Boutique: Volunteer at downtown's new thrift store, open daily at 1736 Douglas St. Tel. 250-590-2719.
Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders needs animal rescue volunteers. Tel. 250-474-5581 or visit animalcrusaders.ca/how-to
Volunteer Driver Dispatchers to coordinate drives for cancer clients to medical appointments through volunteer driver program. 250-414-4253 or see cancervolunteer.ca
Single Moms: Mentors needed for the Moms and Mentors program, Single Parent Resource Centre. Weekly connection with mom, monthly meeting for moms and mentors. Tel. 250-721-5995.
Kids Help Phone seeks volunteer student ambassador liaisons in the Victoria area. Tel. 1-877-267-7057 or [email protected].
Volunteer mentors needed for young people at risk of becoming involved with crime. Tel. 2503863428 or kidstart.ca
Peer Helpers: Single Parent Resource Centre seeks volunteers to help single parents using the centre. Send resume and covering letter to [email protected] or 250-385-1114, ext. 226.
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Sierra Club sa国际传媒 Annual Sierra Social with light refreshments and hosted cocktail. Featured speaker, Gerald Amos. Thursday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. at University of Victoria, University Club. RSVP at [email protected] or 250-217-0772.
Speaker Series at Coast Hotel, 146 Kingston St., James Bay: Presentations and discussion of tinnitus causes and treatment options, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Embroiderer's Guild of Victoria meetings for all those interested in any type of needlework, all levels welcome. Evening meeting Thursday Oct. 4, 7: 30 p.m. and day meeting Thursday Oct. 18, 10 a.m. Both at St Aidan's Church, St Aidan's St, Saanich (off Cedar Hill Cross Rd). Tel. 2505950685.
The Theosophical Society presents Life After Life, an audio course. Mondays, 2-4 p.m. (no meeting Oct. 9) at 3793 St. Aidan's St. Tel. 2506559471 or theosophyinvictoria.com. Visit theosophicalsocietyvictoriabc.com
The Monterey Note-ables, a group of seniors, begin rehearsals at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre on Sunday, Oct. 14 in preparation for their 17th annual April show. We welcome new members with any experience in singing and dancing or backstage work. Rehearsals every Sunday. No charge for membership, but all members must first be members of the Monterey Centre. Tel. 250-477-0989.
Melodears Singers, choir of 12 ladies need director and one soprano. Friendly, fun-loving group. Rehearsals every Monday afternoon, concerts twice a month, mostly at seniors' residences. Tel. 250-477-0614.
Golden Rods & Reels Fishing & Social Club meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at 1728 Douglas St. Monthly fishing demo and instruction. For information, visit goldenrodsandreels.com.
Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society meets the second Thursday of every month at 7: 30 p.m. at St. Peter's Anglican Church Hall, St. Peter's Road. New members are welcome. Tel. 250-385-9552.
Saanich Songmen welcome male seniors who can carry a tune (no auditions). Rehearse Saturdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. and give concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Tel. 2503619878 or 250-382-3151.
Victoria Mandolin Orchestra welcomes new members on various instruments, guitar and bass. Intermediate level playing and music-reading. Practice Tuesdays 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Contact [email protected] or members.shaw.ca/cmvarcoe
Toastmasters International welcomes guests. Find a time and place to suit at information to [email protected].
Village Squires barbershop chorus practises every Tuesday 7-10 p.m. at Centennial United Church, 612 David St. (at Gorge Rd. E.) Tel. 250-472-2626 or visit evg.org/vsquires
