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SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
sa国际传媒 Railway Historical Association meeting Wednesday, 7.30 p.m. at St Patrick's Parish Church, 2060 Haultain St. New members who are interested in our railway history are welcome. Details at rainweb.org or tel. 250-385-2760.
Victoria Secular Humanist Assn. hosts a debate: Why, in a nation that boasts of its Christian way of life, are there so many mass shootings among the population? Today, 10: 30 a.m. to noon at Cedar Hill Rec Centre. Free. Tel. 250-744-3652.
Canadian Federation of University Women meeting with speaker, Yariv Aloni. Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. See cfuwvictoria.org.
Saanich Newcomers Club for women meeting, socialize and sign up for activities on Thursday, 11: 30 a.m. at the Beach House (formerly McMorrans) 5109 Cordova Bay Rd. Details at saanichnewcomers.com.
Victoria Evening Newcomer's Club For Women meeting with the 2012-13 executive. Tuesday, 6: 30 for 7 p.m. at Gorge-Vale Golf Course, 1005 Craigflower Rd. Contact: victorianewcomers.ca.
Victoria Genealogical Society workshop - Your Own Back Yard - with Heather Shave and Diana Gaiger. Saturday, 10 a.m-noon at 947 Alston St. Cost: $10/$15. Tel. 250-360-2808 to register; details at victoriags.org.
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: A four-part male voice choir is welcoming new singers. Police and non-police invited to drop in one evening and hear some good singing from a bunch of guys having nothing but fun. Practices, Wednesdays, 7.30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 3277 Douglas. St. Tel. 250-383-7408 or go to victoriapolicechorus.org.
The Theosophical Society presents Life After Life, an audio course. Mondays, 2-4 p.m. (no meeting Oct. 9) at 3793 St. Aiden'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 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). Friendly, fun group singing popular standards. Rehearse Saturdays, 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. and give concerts Wednesday afternoons. 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 a time and place to suit at information to [email protected].
Village Squires barbershop chorus practises Tuesdays 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
Volunteer with bookkeeping experience for a small non profit senior's home in Sidney. Flexible time. Tel. 250-655-6555.
Oak Bay Volunteer Services 35th Anniversary, Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. at Sports View Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre. RSVP 250-595-1034.
Call for Volunteers for the 2012 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure on Sept. 30 at UVic. Tel. 250-384-3328. Registration at cbcf.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. No experience is necessary, (we provide training), but volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Classes are held Monday-Thursday mornings and Tuesday-Thursday afternoons. Contact: 778-426-0506 or [email protected]
The 5th Annual Chef Survival Challenge, an exciting opportunity to watch chefs take on the obstacle course and create fantastic foods. Volunteers are required for a number of positions, Sept. 30. Contact [email protected] to participate. Details at chefsurvivalchallenge.com.
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/ cooking) general, stage assistant, promotions assistants, photographers, videographer, event assistant. All ages welcome. Contact doggyidol.com.
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is seeking volunteers for: 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].
Board of Directors: 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. Exciting opportunities available at liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Volunteers needed for local book reviewing newsletter: writerschoicereviews.com. Help needed with all phases, reviewing, selling ads, distribution and production. All ages welcome, 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.
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, a non-profit charity building schools in Tanzania, has the following volunteer opportunities: An experienced bookkeeper to work part-time, 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.
Craigdarroch Castle is seeking volunteer docents and cashiers. 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 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 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 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 all moms and mentors. Tel. 250-721-5995.
Capital City Volunteers seeks people to visit or drive. Tel. 250-380-0660 or capitalcityvolunteers.org.
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 resum脙漏 and covering letter to [email protected] or 250-385-1114, ext. 226.
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
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. 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.
Canadian Diabetes Clothesline program needs usable clothing. Free pickup. Tel. 250-380-3024.
Community Closet thrift store, 435 Simcoe St. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; End-Of-Summer Sale to Sept 22, all summer items $5 or less with profits to funding programs at James Bay Community Project. Accepts donations at those times. New volunteers welcome.
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
Divorce Recovery Presentation, an open presentation on the steps to recovery after a breakup in a caring confidential setting. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Rd. Free. Contact: [email protected]; details at growwithlife.com
GriefShare, for people struggling through the grieving process. Join this weekly seminar starting late September at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-385-7786 to register. Day and time to be determined upon enough registrations
DivorceCare, for people struggling through separation and divorce. Join this free weekly seminar, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Sept. 11 to Dec. 11 at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Tel. 250-385-7786 to register.
Nicotine Anonymous meeting, Saturdays, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at 1078 Joan Cres. Tel. 250-388-3151. Everyone welcome.
Borderline Personality Support Group drop-in. Family/friends welcome. First and third Wednesdays of each month, 7 p.m. at 941 Kings Rd. Tel. 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
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness Society AGM with lunch provided. Tuesday, 11: 30 a.m. registration, 12-1: 30 p.m. meeting at Royal Canadian Legion 172, 62 Admirals Rd. Suggested donation, $10. Tel. 250 370-1512 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.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Care and share, an arthritis support group for everyone suffering with all forms of this disease, meets Thursday, at the Victoria Arthritis Center, 2680 Richmond Rd. Tel. 250-658-4889.
The Dental Health Education Center at the Camosun College Lansdowne Campus is accepting new clients for professional dental hygiene care. Starting tomorrow, the clinic will be open Monday evenings in addition to offering morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week. The initial 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.
Change of venue for Lymphoma/ Leukemia Society meetings. Oct. 4 and Nov. 1 meetings, 7 p.m. at Vancouver Island Cancer Clinic Patient Care Center, Lee Avenue. Tel. 250-642-5088.
SELF IMPROVEMENT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Awakening the Heart: Merton's Call To Unity, a one-day seminar with Christine M. Bochen, sponsored by the Thomas Merton Society of sa国际传媒. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The University Club of Victoria at the University of Victoria. Cost: $60. Registration at [email protected] or 604-988-8835.
Prayer in the Style of Taize: Monthly ecumenical worship, Friday, 5: 30 p.m. for those who wish to help lead chorus singing; 7 p.m. service at St. Andrews Catholic Cathedral, 740 View St. Contact: 250-386-6849.
