New Fall activities ready for September
It is starting to feel more like Fall, and have we got some great programs for you at Silver Threads Service. Maybe you want to get back into a routine and want to challenge yourself by learning something new. Our Fall Program Guide is now available at our centres and online at www. silverthreads.ca. Registration is well underway and you can sign up in person, by phone or online. Most of our popular programs are offered again along with some new and unique activities to try. Registered Programs begin the week of September 9th.
If you are new to Silver Threads, a good place to start is our Monthly Socials. It is a good opportunity to meet other members, have a coffee and a chat and visit the Centres. At Victoria, the date is Tuesday, September 17th, and at Saanich, Tuesday, September 24th. Both are from 1:30 to 2:30pm.
The Choose to Move Program offered in partnership with Beacon Community Services is a free Community Program to help older adults become more active. It is not a fitness program but is a social group to help you set goals and connect with resources to make it happen!
From the Ground Up will teach you how to get up from the floor and over 8 weeks will build your strength and mobility. Both Choose to Move and From the Ground Up are offered at the Victoria Centre.
If crafts and arts are more of interest, the Victoria Centre will have a 6 week Line and Wash Watercolour that combines pen and watercolour. At the Saanich Centre, Painting the Impressionists will teach you the techniques over 6 classes, you will finish a piece of your own in the class.
Silver Threads membership is valid at both Centres, however, is not required to participate. We have 53 different weekly registered programs, 41 weekly drop ins and 43 monthly activities from September to December.
Silver Threads Service has been serving the community for 67 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.
NEW SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS
Following are the dates and times of the new programs, for complete descriptions see our Program Guide.
Painting the Impressionists Saanich Centre
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11th to October 16th
Times: 9:30am to 11:30am
Cost: 6 / $60 members, $84 nonmembers
Leader: Peggy Fraser
Choose to Move Victoria Centre
Dates: Thursdays, October 3rd to December 5th
Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm
Cost: No Charge
Leader: Anne Casey
From the Ground Up Victoria Centre
Dates: Mondays, September 9th to November 18th
Time: 11:15am to 12:15pm
Cost: 8/ $72 members, $104 nonmembers
Leader: Roz Beddall
Line and Wash Watercolour Victoria Centre
Dates: Thursdays, September 12th to October 17th,
October 24th to November 28th Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Cost: 6/ $63 members, $87 nonmembers
Leader: Sonia Wang
Memoir Writing Part 1 Victoria Centre
If you have ever thought that you would like to revisit memories and to collect the experiences of your life this workshop is a great place to start. Take a journey through the world of memory to rediscover the history of self, of family and of our pursuits and adventures.
Dates: Thursdays, September 12th to October 17th
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Cost: 6/$42 members, $60 nonmembers
Leader: Jennifer Ferris