BULLETIN BOARD
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Victoria Natural History Society Marine Night with PhD. Candidate Morgan Black speaking about her research on the ecology and biodiversity of ancient clam gardens. Monday, Oct. 29, 7:30-9 p.m. at UVic. Fraser Bldg., Room 159. Free; naturevictoria.ca Nautical Book Sculpting Workshop. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2:30-4 p.m. at The Maritime Museum of B.C. 634 Humboldt St. Cost: $19.99; more at mmbc.bc.ca/events
Standup Comedy Workshop. 7 weeks, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.: Nov. 1Dec. 13 at James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies St. Adults with a sense of humour learn how to write and perform original comedy routines. Cost: $195, register with Broad Theatrics at 778-440-0408 or broadtheatrics.com The Victoria Knitters’ Guild meets twice monthly, first and third Wednesdays to June, 10 a.m.-noon at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidans St.; 250-479-7766. The Genealogy Learning & Research Centre at 209-4475 Viewmont Ave., Pennbridge Building, Royal Oak Shopping Centre. Monday to Saturday, noon-3 p.m. through August 2019. Cost: $5; victoriags.org 676 Kittyhawk Air Cadet Registration Nights. Thursdays to May 30, 6-8 p.m. at 1979 De Havilland Way, Sidney. Details at 676kittyhawk.com The Embroiderers’ Guild of Victoria meets twice a month. First Thursday, 7 p.m. and third Thursday, at 10 a.m. at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidans St., through June. No meeting in May. embroiderersguildvictoria.ca;
250-477-1583. South Island Harmony A Capella Chorus welcomes all male singers. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at Silver Threads, 2340 Richmond Rd. Scandinavian Folk Dancing. Tuesdays to Nov. 27, 7-9 p.m. at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave. Cost: $5 drop in, first time free. Partners or experience not required, instruction provided. Saanich International Folk
Dancers, weekly lessons on dances from around the world. Friday, Nov. 2 at St. Matthais Church, 600 Richmond Ave. Cost: $5 drop in, first session free. No partner needed, wear softsoled shoes. Scottish Folk Dancing at 1229 Clarke Rd., Brentwood. Thursdays, 1011:30 a.m. to Dec. 11. No experience or partner necessary, wear flat, softsoled shoes. Free first visit, $3 drop in Walking Dances From Around the World, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. at Burnside Lawn Bowling Club, 274 Hampton Rd. No partners needed, wear soft soled shoes. Cost: $6 drop in, first time free. Weekly Bird Walk. Sundays and Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Meet at the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary parking lot, 3873 Swan Lake Rd.; 250-4790211. Learn to Nordic Pole Walk, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, meet on Cook Street at Dallas by washroom; Tuesdays at 306 Catherine St. Cost: $20, register at Linda4success@shaw.ca; nordicpolewalkingvictoria.ca Victoria Ukulele Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at 1038 Hillside Ave. Classical, world, folk, jazz, baritone and concert; viuke.com; 778-265-1047. Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, nonaudition,
free. Tuesdays, all ages 5:45-8 welcome, p.m. Details first time at victoriasoulgospel.ca Victoria Male Voice Choir welcomes new members Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Cordova Bay United Church; victoriamalevoicechoir.com; 250-7279904. The Newcombe Singers. Tuesdays, 7:15-9:30 p.m. at St. Mary the Virgin Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. Free trials; Details at newcombesingers.com Pacific Edge Chorus welcomes female singers. Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. at Gordon United Church, 935 Goldstream Ave.; cogbass@gmail.com or pacificedgechorus.ca Danish Social Club of Victoria, offering friendship, get-togethers and activities at Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave.; student bursary available, details at 778-432-0260; danishclubvictoria.bc.ca
The Malahat Lions Club meets first and third Thursdays, 6 p.m. at 2650 Cameron Taggart Rd., Mill Bay. 250743-9183 or 250-748-6428.
Hampton Singers, ladies chorus, no audition. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. at Saanich Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Rd.; 250-658-6716. Norvic Toastmasters, increases your confidence level at public speaking. Fridays, 7-8:10 a.m. at Victoria Health Unit, 1947 Cook St.; 250-744-7636 The Island Breaststrokers Dragon Boat team welcomes new members; islandbreaststrokers.com The Greater Victoria Police Chorus. Base and first tenors welcome. A fun group. You'll not regret it. More at victoriapolicechorus.org Thunderbird Toastmasters meets every Monday except statatory holidays, 7-9 p.m. at New Horizons Senior Centre, 234 Menzies St. Contact: jeboo@live.ca
Goward House Singers, friendly fun mixed choir enjoy singing popular songs; rehearsal or concert Friday afternoons; 250-477-5049.
Peninsula Singers a dedicated and fun choir, previous choral experience is helpful; sight singing not required. Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; peninsulasingers.ca
Angelic Chant, all male choir, non denominational. No audition necessary. Rehearsals Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. downtown; 778-430-1000.
Probus Clubs: Social clubs for retired professional/businessmen. • Saanich Peninsula, contact sanpenprobus37@gmail.com • Brentwood Bay, contact Brentwoodbayprobus109@gmail.cm Victoria Village Squires male
Barbershop Chorus. Practice Tuesdays, 7-10 p.m. at Victoria Silver Threads Hall, 2340 Richmond Ave. 250-920-5282 or villagesquires.com Castle Cary Pipes & Drums. Instruction available. Practice Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Pro Pat Legion, 411 Gorge Rd. East. Tel 778-6772265. Victoria Golden Rods & Reels, fishing, outdoor recreation and social activites. Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m. at 2340 Richmond Ave.; 250-385-7917.
Newcomers Clubs, for those new to the area, offering monthly get togethers, activities and friendship. • Greater Victoria: newcomersclubofgreatervictoria.com • Victoria day: victoriawomensnewcomers.com • Victoria evening: victorianewcomers.ca • Saanich Peninsula: peninsulanewcomers.ca • Victoria Region Mens & Newcomers Club: vmnc.ca Toastmasters International. Find a time a place that suits at victoriatoastmasters.org. Cowichan Consort Choir welcomes singers Wednesdays 7:30-9 p.m. at Sylvan United Church, Mill Bay; cowichanconsort.com
SELF IMPROVEMENT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Mohanji Guided Meditation, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at 912 Cobblestone Lane. Free; mohanji.org Falun Gong exercises and meditation for body, mind and spirit. Free; 250658-2089. A Course in Miracles Study Group. Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at James Bay; 250-580-5485.
Learn to Meditate. Free Classes Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre; 250 592 6211.
Community Bible Study, international non-denominational, studying Book of Joshua. Mondays, 7-8:45 p.m. at Saanich Baptist Church, 4347 Wilkinson Rd.; 250-479-2056; williamsjoan@live.ca Taoist Tai Chi® arts for Body, Mind and Spirit. Locations in Victoria West, Saanichton, Sooke, Westshore, Goward House, Pender and Salt Spring; 250-383-4103; taoist.org
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
Bicycles for Humanity seeks good used bikes, spare parts and financial donations for container to Africa. Pick up/drop off sites available. 250-4797415; b4hvictoria.blogspot.com
Community Closet Thrift Store in James Bay Square. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Proceeds to James Bay Community Project. 250-388-7810.
Clothing Drive: Supports mentoring programs for children. Donation station in parking lot of Canadian Tire, 855 Langford Parkway, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 250-385-7226 for free pickup. Gordon Head Lions Club Thrift Shop, Mondays and last Saturday of month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 4201 Tyndall Ave. 250-384-5166. Church Thrift Shops • James Bay United Church Thrift Shop, 517 Michigan St., Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 250-590-0125; 250-5985021. • St.Aidan’s Thrift Shop, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. and the last Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 250-477-2089. • Missions Thrift Store, 2520 Government St., 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Proceeds go to Bible League. Donations accepted, mornings pref. 250-361-9398. • Gordon Head Thrift Store, 4201 Tyndall Ave. Mondays/last Saturday of month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations accepted during open hours. • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop, 680 Courtney St., first and third Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. 250-384-5734. • Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. Thrift Sale, Fridays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 250-598-5021. • St. John’s United Church Thrift Shop, 10990 W. Saanich Rd., Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon; Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Farmer’s Markets Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June to Thanksgiving; 250-655-3043 • Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, St. John’s Anglican Church, 3295 Cobble Hill Rd., Cobble Hill. Fridays, 10 a.m.2 p.m. More at stjohnscobblehill.ca • Duncan United Church Thrift Store, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds to DUC’S outreach programs. 250-746-6043.
SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELLING
Al-Anon: Do you suffer from someone else’s drinking? Go to bcyukon-alanon.org or 250-383-4020 for meeting times and places.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Chronic Pain Self Management Course. • Tuesdays to Oct. 30, 6:30-9 p.m. at SHOAL Activity Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr., Sidney; • Tuesdays to Oct. 30, 6:30-9 p.m. at Metchosin Seniors Information and Resource Centre, 4495 Happy Valley Rd.; • Tuesdays to Nov. 13, 1-3:30 p.m. at Nanaimo Community Hospice, 1080 St. George Cres., Nanaimo • Fridays to Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Hillside Seniors Health Centre Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave.; For more courses on Vancouver Island, go to selfmanagementbc.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit, non-commercial weight loss support; 1-800-932-8677, 1-250752-6686; tops.org.
VOLUNTEERING
Pack a Shoebox for Operation
Christmas Child for a child living in poverty around the world. Thursday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Victoria Alliance Church, 1792 Townley St., 250-592-1821 and Friendship Community Church, 7820 Central Saanich Rd., 778-535-5266; details at samaritanspurse.ca/OCC Volunteering Victoria Restaurant Association seeks board members for upcoming year; 250-589-1001. BC Schizophrenia Society Victoria seeks business leaders, entrepreneurs and fundraising skilled individuals. We welcome people with lived experience and family members; 250-589-1001.
Saanich Volunteer Services seeks fun-loving volunteer drivers, receptionists and ambassadors. Contact Nancy at volrecruit@saanichvolunteers.org or call 250-595-8008 Ext 128. Missions Thrift Store seeks Christcentered volunteers. Apply at 250361-9398. Capital City Volunteers, serving seniors and adults with disabilities, seeks visitors/companions, dog-walkers, community outings and gardening; 250-388-7844 ext 308 or klaver@jbcp.bc.ca Better at Home West Shore: drivers needed for Medical appointments and grocery shopping; 778-677-3540. Habitat for Humanity Victoria’s ReStores seek volunteers to assist with preparing merchandise for resale; customer service; 250-4807688 Ext. 105; habitatvictoria.com The Mustard Seed Street Church: impact your community; 250-2206991 or Volunteer@mustardseed.ca.
Our Place Society seeks compassionate volunteers; 250-388-7112 ext. 243; ourplacesociety.com Oak Bay Volunteer Services seeks volunteers to provide walks, visits to homes and drives to appointments, shopping, etc.; 250-595-1034.
Cancer DriveLine Society provides free transport for cancer patients to treatment; 778-265-0906; cancerdriveline.ca
Beacon Community Services seeks drivers for Saanich Peninsula residents to medical appointments; 250656-5537; volunteer@beaconcs.ca
CNIB seeks Vision Mate volunteers, help with reading, organizing, walks or errands for two hours per week; tara.thom@cnib.ca. Recreation Integration Victoria needs volunteers to assist individuals with disabilities in becoming active. Males especially needed; 250-4776314x205; volunteers@rivonline.org
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Victoria West Community Association Committee Meet &
Greet Night. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6-7 p.m. at 521 Craigflower Rd. Free; more at victoriawest.ca
No Ivy League. Help remove English Ivy, tools, gloves and instruction provided. Sundays to Nov. 25, 1-3 p.m. at Uplands Park. Meet at Cattle Point by the 2nd boat ramp after the kiosks. Victoria Blood Donor clinics, Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-6.30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and every other Saturday. 3449 Saanich Rd. Visit blood.ca Victoria Committee to End Homelessness meets first and third Wednesdays, 3 p.m. at Anawim House, 973 Caledonia Ave. and second Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. at Our Place, 919 Pandora Ave.; 250-4804854.