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Reminder: Escape the Heat this Summer!
Cool off at SVSS
Collaborative Food Security in Saanich
September 25, 2023 Media Release Saanich, BC - Saanich Volunteer Services Society is working to support food security in Saanich through...
Meet our New Staff at the AGM
Come to our AGM!
529 Bike Registry Program
Article by Saanich Police Constable Erin Wagg In 2013, Project 529 set out to create a sustainable program to help reduce bike theft,...
Summer Reads for Seniors
The Greater Victoria Public Library has extended their hours at all of their branches! GVPL Customer Service Line 250 940-4875 The GVPL...
Irish Soda Bread Recipe
Try out this recipe for Irish Soda Bread, contributed by Louise, one of our passionate, long-time volunteers. We love you Louise!
Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper...
Chair Exercises
Needing to move a little? Here are some easy exercises you can do from the safety of your own home to keep up your flexibility, strength...
Maintaining Positive Mental Health
Tips for maintaining positive mental health from our Client Services Coordinator, Linda Dawson Reid In the long, dark days of winter and...
Good Reads for Seniors
The Greater Victoria Public Library has adapted its services during the pandemic. You can pick up items you have put on hold and browse a...
Senior Peer 1 to 1 Support Program
If you, or someone you know is 55+ and experiencing: • Loneliness and isolation • Loss & grief • Health related challenges and aging...
Senior Services Directory
The 2021-2022 Senior Services Directory, created by the Seniors Serving Seniors Association of British Columbia, is now available The...
What to do After a Loved One Passes Away
Service BC has launched a new website with resources for after a loved one passes away including: •How to honour someone's wishes & get...
Website for Victoria Seniors made by Local Seniors
Local Victoria seniors have created a website, wellandtrulygrey.com, for other seniors. We love the initiative!
Free Aging and Health Management Programs
Self-Management BC, run by the University of Victoria's Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, runs free programs in a number of Vancouver...
SeniorsBC.ca
Did you know that the Government of British Columbia has set up SeniorsBC.ca to help older adults to find resources for planning and...
Book Recommendation
What have you been reading during the lockdown? Share your book reviews and recommendations with us! Thank you to seniors101.ca for...
Getting Food During Lockdown: Affordable Meal Services in Victoria
For many of us, this pandemic has become a time to get creative at home and try out new recipes, but there are other options out there if...
Local Mental Health Resource Booklet
“We can’t let social distancing become isolation” – Health Minister Adrian Dix. March 26/20. If you want to help the seniors you know,...
Safe Seniors, Strong Community
Available by simply dialing 211, the Safe Seniors program provides support and resources to older adults living at home who are isolated...
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