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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. Tel. 250-382-1613; unityvictoria.com.
Christian Unity Discussion Group, casual respectful discussion, emphasizing what you believe are the special contributions of your faith perspective. Wednesday, 7-8: 30 p.m. at The Well Café, 821 Fort St. Free. Contact: [email protected].
Victoria Pranic Healing and Meditation Centre presents a compassionate, healing 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. Details at pranichealingvictoria.ca or tel. 259-590-1398.
Training and Employment Opportunity for unemployed non-EI residents of 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, 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: Yin Yang: Honouring the Dance, Men's Perspective on the Great Change. Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Church of Truth, 111 Superior St. Free or by donation. Tel. 250-380-6383; cotvictoria.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 Hwy. 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.
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, 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. Today, 11 a.m.-noon. Suggested donation $5 per child, maximum $10 per family. Tel. 250-380-1391 to register; meditateinvictoria.org
Falun Gong: A 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, 79: 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. All programs free of charge. Tel. 250-479-5731 or go to sos.org
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
yoUnlimited Downtown Women's learn and network lunch with speakers on business, personal development and health. Wednesday, 11: 30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Union Club of B.C., Gordon Street. Contact: [email protected] or 250-479-4235 or go to younlimited.com
Lansdowne Lecture: Why Don't American Cities Burn? by Michael Katz, Thursday, 7: 30 p.m. at Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St. Free; thecitytalksca/lansdowne.php
Peninsula Newcomers helps recent transplants to the area make new friends and get to know the community. Lunch meeting, Thursday, in Sidney with an invited speaker on diverse topics. Details at peninsulanewcomers.ca
Real Estate Secrets for Seniors: A free seminar with Rick Couvelier of Pemberton Holmes Ltd., Saturday, Tel. 250-477-0921 or go to couvelier.com
Sons of Norway Eidsvold Singers are looking for a piano player and singers. Tel. 250-384-4991.
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.
The 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 visit theosophicalsocietyvictoriabc.com
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. 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 victoriatoastmasters.org.
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
Victoria READ Society - Noisy Kids Reading Club needs volunteers. The after-school reading program provides elementary students with extra literacy support. Six students work with one teacher and two volunteers. Now in four schools. Contact 250-388-7225 or [email protected].
Capital City Volunteers seeks people to visit seniors or drive them to medical appointments. Commit to at least one hour a week. 250-388-7844 or [email protected].
Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association provides a riding program for children and adults. No experience is necessary (we provide training), but volunteers must be 16 years or older. Classes are held 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]
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. Exciting opportunities available at liferingcanada.org/get-involved or tel. 250-598-1389.
Volunteers needed by local book reviewing newsletter: writerschoicereviews.com. Help needed with 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
Primary Schools For Africa Society, a non-profit charity, is building schools in Tanzania. Energetic and enthusiastic volunteers needed to help promote and be involved in its inspiring 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. 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 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 resumé and covering letter to [email protected] or 250-385-1114, ext. 226.
FUNDRAISERS AND THRIFT STORES
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. 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.
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
Peercare: If you are going through a difficult time, Peercare offers free, confidential support, and encouragement for individuals. DivorceCare support group for people struggling through separation and divorce, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., to Dec. 11 at Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. Call 250-385-7786 to register, get info.
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: 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.
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]
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS
Open House, Help us improve Fern Street Park playground. Tuesday, 68 p.m. at Sundance Elementary School Gymnasium, 1625 Bank St. Refreshments served. Details at victoria.ca
Strengthening Community Resilience: Seminar on How to do it in your neighbourhood, Tuesday, 79 p.m. at Burnside Gorge Community Centre, Activity Room. Free. Contact: [email protected]
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Victoria Fibromyalgia Networking Group meeting, 1 p.m. Monday at the First Metropolitan United Church at Quadra and Balmoral, enter from the Balmoral courtyard. 250-381-5202.
Heart Attack and Soul: Alaska cardiac psychologist and author Dr. Stephen Parker presentation on the emotional toll that can accompany a heart disease diagnosis. Monday, 5-6: 30 p.m. at Hillside Seniors Health Centre, 1454 Hillside Ave. Free. Contact: [email protected]. Details at myheartsisters.org
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
