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SUPPORT GROUPS AND COUNSELLING
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Candlelight Vigil, for those affected by miscarriage, still birth or infant death. Monday, 7-8 p.m. at Sequoia Gardens, 4665 Falaise Dr. Contact: [email protected].
Getting Beyond Bullying into Thriving: Communication course for the adults in a kid's life focuses on understanding feelings and needs. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30 at Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave. Cost: $45/3 sessions. Contact: [email protected].
Gordon Harper and Umbrella Society on the Westshore at Church of the Advent, 510 Mt. View Ave., Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. 250-474-3031. See colwoodanglican.ca.
DivorceCare, for people struggling through separation and divorce. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 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.
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 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. 250-704-2801.
For men only: Support group for men committed to a nonviolent lifestyle. Mondays, minimal cost. For details, contact [email protected].
Beyond Affairs Network - helps you deal with the aftermath of a partner's affair, Contact the Vancouver Island co-ordinator at [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 mental health issue, 941 Kings Rd., Tuesdays, 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Tel. 250-384-4225 or visit [email protected].
Gamblers' Anonymous meets Tuesdays, 150-2101 Richmond Rd., 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Visit victoriaga.org .
Overeaters Anonymous for compulsive eaters. No fees, no weigh-ins. Newcomers meeting Saturdays at 10: 30 a.m. at Victoria Health Unit, 1947 Cook St. Tel. 250-413-3093.
Seniors Entitlement Service, helps 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
Occupy Victoria - Solutions Rally with speakers, including Canadian documentary film producer Paul Grignon. Saturday, noon-3 p.m. at B.C. Legislature, 501 Belleville St. Free; WeAreChangeVictoria.org.
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. 250-480-4854.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Society: Speakers Dr. Anne L. Sherwood, Understanding the Freelite Test, and Dr. Mark Sherman, Mind Body Spirit Connection in Healing. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Yakimovich Wellness Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Tel. 250-818-8426 or myelomavancouverisland.ca to register. Seating is limited.
Dental Health Education Centre at Camosun College Lansdowne Campus is accepting new clients for dental hygiene care. Monday evenings plus morning and afternoon appointments throughout the week. Free half-hour screening appointment. Preventive services for adults: $60 or less; children and youth: $20 or less. 250-370-3184; [email protected].
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
Victoria Pranic Healing and Meditation Centre: 20-minute guided meditation. Mondays, 7 p.m., followed by healing clinic and Tuesdays, 1 p.m. relaxing lunch time experience at 409 Hillside Ave. 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. Call 250-381-1194 or 250-381-2298 or [email protected].
Friends of B.C. Archives presents Valeire Green: Above Stairs and Below, Oct. 21, 2-4 p.m. in the Newcombe Auditorium, Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St. Cost: $5. Free for members.
Awake Ministries: Christian Counselling for Women - 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. 17, 24, 31, 7-9 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Free or by donation. 250-380-6383 or oneness.conscious-choices.ca.
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 required; financial help through the LIFE program.
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, 79 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. Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-noon. Suggested donation $5 per child, maximum $10 per family. Tel. 250-380-1391 to register; dmeditateinvictoria.org. Falun Gong: A special qigong method for cultivation practice of mind and body. Free. 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 Connection: Meditation on the Inner light and sound presented by Science of Spirituality. No charge. Tel. 250-479-5731 or go to sos.org
Ladies Fitness/Self-Defence. Free, meet every Wednesday, 8 p.m., 4091 Braefoot Rd. Tel. 250-882-8831.
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Victoria Genealogical Society's Annual Seminar on Updating the Basics, Saturday, at the Vancouver Island Technology Park. Pre-registration required by Oct. 16 at victoriags.org or 250-360-2808.
Embroiderers' Guild of Victoria for those interested in any type of needlework, all levels. Thursday, 10 a.m. at St Aidan's Church, St. Aidan's St. Tel. 250-595-0685.
Saanich Newcomers' Club for women meets Thursday, 11: 30 a.m. at The Beach House (formerly McMorrans), 5109 Cordova Bay Rd. See saanichnewcomers.com.
Victoria Evening Newcomer's Club for Women with speaker Sue Domans, director and founder of The Starlight Pops Choir. Tuesday, at Fireside Grill and Restaurant, 4509 West Saanich Rd. Contact: 250-479-1222 or victorianewcomers.ca.
Chess Night at James Bay Coffee and Books, bring your own game, or use one of ours, bring a friend, or come alone. Mondays, 6-8: 30 p.m. 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. Tel. 250-655-9471 or theosophyinvictoria.com. Visit theosophicalsocietyvictoriabc.com.
The Monterey Note-ables, a group of seniors, begin rehearsals at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre today in preparation for April show. We welcome new members with any experience in singing and dancing or backstage work. Rehearsals Sundays. No charge for membership, but all members must first be members of the Monterey Centre. Tel. 250-477-0989.
Golden Rods & Reels Fishing & Social Club meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at 1728 Douglas St. 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 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 a time and place to suit at [email protected].
Village Squires barbershop chorus practises every Tuesday 7-10 p.m. at Centennial United Church, 612 David St. (at Gorge Rd. E.) 250-472-2626 or visit evg.org/vsquires.
VOLUNTEERING
Ivy Pull: Volunteers needed on the Brighton Avenue Walkway in Oak Bay. Second and fourth Sundays starting today. 9: 30-11: 30 a.m. Meet on the walkway between St. David Street and Transit Avenue. Tel. 250-475-4412
Senior Mentor Training at Silver Threads begins in early October. A truly rewarding opportunity to volunteer. Learn to help seniors complete forms and documents. 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 [email protected].
Friends of Music Society, a non-profit offering music programs for people with and without mental illness, needs would-be and experienced players to join our new ukulele program. Thursdays, 4-5: 30 p.m. at the Eric Martin Theatre, 2328 Trent St. Instruments provided. 250-592-5114.
Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association provides a program for children and adults. 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. Fridays, 8: 45 a.m.-noon, training is provided. 250-370-6642 or [email protected].
Habitat for Humanity Victoria is seeking 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].
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. liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Volunteers needed by 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. Don Monsour, 250-589-1001 or becrystalclear.com.
Primary Schools For Africa Society is building schools in Tanzania and needs an experienced bookkeeper to work part-time, about four or five hours per month, and energetic promoters and presenters. 250-598-4207.
Saanich Volunteer Services seeks drivers, visitors and home repair persons to help a neighbour. Tel. 250595-8008.
Craigdarroch Castle is seeking volunteer docents and cashiers. Join a dynamic and diverse team and 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 Canada makes quilts for people with cancer in B.C. If you would like to volunteer or donate materials, 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.
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.
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
Sacred Heart Christian Charities Fall clothing, jewellery, linen and fabric sale. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4040 Nelthorpe St. All proceeds to charity.
Peace Lutheran Church Harvest Bazaar, with good used/new household items, baking and crafts. Thursday, 2295 Weiler Ave., Sidney.
