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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Homeward Bound: Resources for the Journey offers retreat days, celebration of life, and pastoral care and training. Tel. 250-589-7413 or visit ruthmccowan.ca.
Dental Health Education Centre at the Camosun College Lansdowne Campus is accepting new clients. The clinic is open Monday evenings; morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week. The 30-minute screening appointment is free. Preventive services are available for adults for one low cost of $60 or less; children and youth services are $20 or less. Contact: [email protected] or 250-370-3184.
Ladies Fitness/Self-Defence. Free, meet every Wednesday, 8 p.m., 4091 Braefoot Rd. Tel. 250-882-8831.
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, affordable weight loss support and wellness education organization meets weekly. Visit tops.org, contact 1-800-9328677 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
Brentwood Vipassina Insight Meditation meets Sundays 4-6 p.m. at 7167 West Saanich Rd. Brentwood Bay. By donation. Contact: [email protected].
Emotional Freedom Technique and Insight Meditation with Unity of Victoria, 838 Pandora Ave. Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. 250-382-1613 or unityvictoria.com.
ShoDai Meditation, Thursdays, 7 p.m. at VIU Cowichan Campus and Buddha Discovery Sunday Service, 10 a.m. at Nichiren Peace Centre, Tel. 250-710-7594; VIRetreats.com.
Victoria Pranic Healing and Meditation Centre presents a compassionate, healing 20-minute guided meditation. Mondays, 7 p.m., fol-
SUDOKU SOLUTION PUZZLE AT RIGHT lowed by healing clinic and Tuesdays, 1 p.m. relaxing lunch time experience at 409 Hillside Ave. Details at pranichealingvictoria.ca or tel. 259-590-1398.
Training and Employment Opportunity for unemployed non-EI residents living in Greater Victoria who are over 55 years of age. 250-381-1194 or 250-381-2298 or [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. 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. 31, 7-9 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Free or by donation. Tel. 250-380-6383 or oneness.conscious-choices.ca
A Course in Miracles: In-depth study of course principles. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at James Bay New Horizons Community Centre. Cost: $2. Tel. 250-220-9797.
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.
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.
? Dharma for Kids, with meditation, story time and arts and crafts, taught by experienced Dharma students. Next class, Sunday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-noon. Suggested donation $5 per child, maximum $10 per family. Tel. 250-380-1391 to register.
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
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Victoria Genealogical Society Workshop: Scotland By Internet and Scotland's People, presented by Walter Balfour and Diana Gaiger. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, 947 Alston St. Cost: $10/$15. Register at tel. 250-360-2808. More information at victoriags.org
Sons of Norway Eidsvold Singers are looking for a piano player and singers. Tel. 250-384-4991.
Golden Rods & Reels Fishing & Social Club meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at 1728 Douglas St. For information, visit goldenrodsandreels.com.
Chess Night at James Bay Coffee and Books, bring your own game, or use one of ours, bring a friend or come alone. 6-8: 30 p.m. Mondays, 143 Menzies St. Tel. 250-386-4700.
Theosophical Society presents Life After Life, an audio course. Mondays, 2-4 p.m. at 3793 St. Aiden's St. theosophyinvictoria.com or tel. 250-655-9471.
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 welcome. 250-385-9552.
Saanich Songmen welcome male seniors who can carry a tune (no auditions). Friendly, fun group singing popular standards. Rehearse Saturdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. and give concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Tel. 250-361-9878 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 time and place to suit at victoriatoastmasters.org, [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
VOLUNTEERING
Capital City Volunteers seeks people to visit seniors or drive them to medical appointments. One hour a week will help an isolated senior. Tel. 250-388-7844 or [email protected].
Friends of Music Society, a non-profit offering music programs for people with and without mental illness, seeks would-be and experienced ukers to join our ukulele program. Thursdays, 4-5: 30 p.m. at the Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. Free, instruments provided. 250-592-5114.
Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association for children and adults with disabilities. No experience is necessary, (we provide training), however, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Classes Monday-Thursday mornings and Tuesday-Thursday afternoons. Contact: 778-426-0506 or [email protected].
Oak Bay Lodge is looking for 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]
Upcoming fundraiser needs: cashiers, pet watchers, MC, prize assistant, food assistants (no cleaning or cooking) general, stage assistant, promotions assistants, photographers, videographer, event assistant. All ages welcome. Contact doggyidol.com
Habitat for Humanity Victoria needs volunteer Restore sales and warehouse assistants; committee members and special events volunteers. 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 is looking for board members and volunteers. liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Local book reviewing newsletter writerschoicereviews.com needs volunteers for reviewing, selling ads, distribution and production. All ages. Contact [email protected]
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
Primary Schools For Africa Society, a non-profit charity, is building schools in Tanzania. Volunteers needed for fundraising initiatives. Tel. 250-598-4207.
Saanich Volunteer Services seeks drivers, visitors and home repair persons to help a neighbour. Tel. 250-595-8008.
Craigdarroch Castle is seeking volunteer docents and cashiers to help share the history of Victoria and the castle with 100,000+ visitors per year. Contact 250-592-5323 x32 or [email protected].
Seniors Serving Seniors: Return to Health Program. Volunteers needed to provide social support and encouragement to isolated and lonely seniors before, during and after hospital stays. 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 Branch of 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.
Volunteer at downtown's new thrift store, Out of the Closet Renew Boutique, open every day at 1736 Douglas St. Tel. 250-590-2719.
Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders needs foster homes for dogs and cats, reliable volunteers and board members. Email [email protected] or visit animalcrusaders.ca
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 all 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. 250-386-3428 or kidstart.ca
Peer Helpers - Single Parent Resource Centre seeks volunteers to help single parents using the centre. Send resum脙漏 and covering letter to [email protected] or 250-385-1114, ext. 226.
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
Sacred Heart Christian Charities Fall Bazaar: Attic treasures, books, crafts, ethnic foods, home baking and much more. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4040 Nelthorpe St. Free admission. All proceeds to charity.
Community Closet Thrift Store in James Bay Square. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Profits support James Bay Community Project. Please donate gently used clothing and accessories. Tel. 250-388-7810.
Big Brothers Big Sisters clothing drive: support mentoring programs for children in our community by donating gently used clothing, beddings and linens. We now have an attended donation station at the parking lot of Canadian Tire, 855 Langford Pky., every Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or tel. 250-385-7226 for free pickup.
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. 250-361-4966.
EMI Gift Shop, 2334 Trent St. New, used books, clothing, jewelry etc. Proceeds to clients of CMHA. Tel. 250-370-8497.
Canadian Diabetes Clothesline program needs usable clothing. Free pickup. Tel. 250-380-3024.
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
Lymphoma/Leukemia Support Group meeting, Thursday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. in the new Patient Care Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital Room S150. Everyone welcome. Tel. 250-642-5088.
Peercare: If you are going through a difficult time, Peercare offers free, confidential support, and encouragement for individuals. Call Central Baptist Church at tel. 250-385-7786. DivorceCare group Tuesdays, 7 p.m., to Dec. 11.
Nicotine Anonymous meeting, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at 1078 Joan Cres. Tel. 250-388-3151.
Borderline Personality support group, drop-in, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Capital Mental Health, 125 Skinner St. Friends, partners, family all welcome. No charge. 250-383-5144 Ext. 2127 or [email protected].
Al-Anon: Do you suffer from another's drinking? Find us at 250383-4020 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. 250-704-2801.
For men only: An ongoing facilitated support group for men committed to living a nonviolent life style. Every Monday night, minimal cost. For details, contact [email protected].
Beyond Affairs Network - Are you dealing with the aftermath of learning about your spouse or partner's affair? BAN can help. Contact the Vancouver Island co-ordinator at [email protected] to learn more about our support group.
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Strengthening Community Resilience: An introduction and discussion of community-building techniques. Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, 1767 Island Hwy. Free; communitycouncil.ca/ initiatives/RN.html
