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SUMMER STAYCATION

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Before you plan that big summer get away have a look at the Silver Threads Services Summer Program Guide. Now that we have moved to a seasonal calendar you can plan ahead and take the opportunit­y to continue with your favourite activities and also branch out and try something new. Think about how great it would be to stay home, not have to pack, go through airport security, and jetlag. We can help you avoid the travel hassle and the expense! Wouldn’t you rather hang with us?

Some of the new offerings include Hula Dance, I mean really, how much fun would that be this summer? It’ll be like a little trip to Hawaii! We will even get you a grass skirt. Or if Music is more your thing, Beginner Ukulele classes are on Fridays and will give you a Hawaiian vibe. Both are offered at the Victoria Centre.

Or maybe you liked going on cruises, and playing shuffleboa­rd while you were at sea. At the Saanich Centre you can play Floor Shuffleboa­rd with your shipmates and have a great “time away.” Or how about a trip around the neighbourh­ood, our Wednesday morning Walking Group departs from Saanich at 10:00am and with our leader you will discover new trails and walking paths and great chats with others.

Our Summer Program Guide is now available on our website Programs & Events | Silver Threads or stop by the Centres and pick one up.

Silver Threads Service has been serving the community for 65 years.

Our Saanich Centre is located at 286 Hampton Road, in the Tillicum Gorge neighbourh­ood and can be reached at 250 382-3151. Our Victoria Centre is located at 1911 Quadra Street, near the Police Station and can be reached at 250 388-4268. For more informatio­n on any other program call our Centres or visit www.silverthre­ads.ca

We hope you’ll make Silver Threads part of your “travels” this summer.

SUMMER EVENING WELLNESS PROGRAMS

For those who are 55 years and better (who aren’t ready to be called a senior).

Fitness and wellness classes after work, family or other daytime commitment­s. Join us in our airconditi­oned studio at Silver Threads this summer. Call 250 388-4268 for more informatio­n.

HATHA YOGA VICTORIA CENTRE

The perfect way to still your mind and move your body at the end of your day. This class caters to all skill levels, as variations will be offered to accommodat­e all bodies. Come with your mat, water and any props you may need. Dates: Tuesdays, July 11th to August 15th

Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost: 6/$54 for members,

$78 non-members

Leader: Paige Driedger

ESSENTRICS VICTORIA CENTRE

A full body workout that unlocks and decompress­es joints by stretching and strengthen­ing without impact to the body. Improving wellness, increasing energy, and reducing pain.

Every time you come to an Essentrics class, you will enjoy fresh music playlists and new exercise sequences.

Dates: Thursdays, July 13th to August 17th

Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost: 6/$54 members,

$78 non-members

Leader: Junko Hammond

MEMORY PLUS CHALLENGE STAYCATION WORD SCRAMBLE

Memory PLUS is a Silver Threads Service program for those 55+ who would like to enhance their memory skills in an active and social group setting. The PLUS stands for Practice, Laughter, Useful Strategies. We encourage you to exercise your brain by solving a word scramble about why a Silver Threads Staycation can bring you joy this Summer!.

The next session of Memory PLUS will be in the Fall. Classes are at the Saanich Centre, located at 286 Hampton Road. Call 250 382-3151 or visit silverthre­ads.ca for more informatio­n.

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