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VOLUNTEERING
The READ Society needs volunteer program assistants for our Noisy Kids Reading Club. The after-school reading program provides elementary students with extra literacy support. Contact [email protected] or 250-388-7225.
Annual Kettle Campaign needs volunteers. Contact: Sipili Molia, Kettle Coordinator, Salvation Army's Stan Hagen Centre for Families, 250-386-8521 or [email protected]
Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association helps children and adults. 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. 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.
Writerschoicereviews.com, a local book reviewing newsletter, needs volunteers for 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. 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.
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
African AIDS Angels Open House - handmade cloth angels exchanged for donations to projects in Africa assisting children and families. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cook Street Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.; aidsangelsvictoria.ca
Donate warmth - Big Brothers Big Sisters Victoria Clothing Drive, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 .m. at Save On Foods store, 3510 Blanshard St. We also 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.]
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.
Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique, profits to Victoria Hospice end-of-life care. Donate 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. Also
DivorceCare, for people struggling through separation and divorce. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., to Dec. 11. Call Central Baptist Church at tel. 250-385-7786.
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, 78: 30 p.m., 5500 Hamsterly Rd. and Wednesdays, 7-8: 30 p.m. at Pearkes Arena, 3100 Tillicum Rd. Tel. 250-7042801.
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 helps those dealing with the discovery of a spouse or 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 helps people who play until their last dollar is gone. Meets Tuesdays, 150-2101 Richmond Rd., 7: 30-8: 30 p.m. Visit victoriaga.org
Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer to problems of compulsive eating. No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Daily meetings. Newcomers meeting Saturdays at 10: 30 a.m. at Victoria Health Unit, 1947 Cook St. Tel. 250-413-3093.
Seniors Entitlement Service, assisting 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
All Candidates' Forum, Tuesday, 7-8: 30 p.m. at East Harbour Ballroom, Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St.
Contact: [email protected] Esquimalt Blood Donor Clinic, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8: 45 a.m.4: 45 p.m. at CFB Esquimalt, Chief Petty Officer's Mess, 1575 Lyall St. Open to all. Appointments preferred. 1-888-2-DONATE; blood.ca
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
ALS Support Group monthly meeting to assist those with ALS and their families. Today, 2-4 p.m. at 1947 Cook St. Tel. 250-474-1018.
The Science of Breath with Shubha Hosalli, free introduction gives participants an understanding of the power of their own breath, breathing patterns, and how to improve respiratory habits. Saturday, 1: 30-3 p.m. at Breathing Space Studio, 7167 W. Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay; breathingspacebrentwood.com
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
Ladies Fitness/Self-Defence. Free, meet every Wednesday, 8 p.m., 4091 Braefoot Rd. Tel. 250-882-8831.
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, 1-800-932-8677 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
University of Victoria Keynote Lecture in Religious Diversity: Religious Communities as Legal and Political Orders, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at UVic, David Lam Auditorium (MacLaurin A144), 3800 Finnerty Rd. Details at csrs.uvic.ca/events
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
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. 409 Hillside Ave.; pranichealingvictoria.ca or tel. 50-590-1398.
Training and Employment Opportunity for unemployed non-EI British Columbian residents living in Greater Victoria who are 55 or older. 250-381-1194 or 250-381-2298 or [email protected].
Awake Ministries: Christian Counselling for Women, counselling 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]
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 Highway. 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: 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, 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. All programs free of charge. Tel. 250-479-5731 or go to sos.org
SPECIAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders AGM, today, 1 p.m. at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies St.
The City Talks Lecture Series: My Road to Nagasaki Goes Through Nanking - Thoughts from a Work in Progress by Joy Kogawa. Thursday, 7: 30 p.m. at Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St. Free. [email protected] to register; details at thecitytalksca/lansdowne.php
Victoria Natural History Society Botany Night: Ginty's Ghost and the Alpine Plants of the Central Coast Range with Chris Czajkowski. Tuesday, 7: 30 p.m., Room 159 Fraser building at UVic. Bring a friend and a coffee mug.
Friends of B.C. Archives present Derek Hayes: British Columbia, a New Historical Atlas, Today, 2-4 p.m. at Newcombe Hall, Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St. Contact: 250-5981835 or [email protected]. Cost: $5; details at bcarchives.bc.ca
Vancouver Island Philatelic Society meeting, Thursday, 7: 30 p.m. at St. Aidan's Church, 3703 St. Aidan's St.; vicstamps.com; tel. 250-385-1561.
Victoria Historical Society presents Gyppeswick, with Robert Taylor, professor emeritus of Brock University, on the history of the house that became the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Thursday, 7: 30-9: 15 p.m. at James Bay New Horizons Centre, 234 Menzies St. Free; victoriahistoricalsociety.bc.ca
