Jul 30, 2021529 Bike Registry ProgramArticle by Saanich Police Constable Erin Wagg In 2013, Project 529 set out to create a sustainable program to help reduce bike theft,...
Jul 23, 2021Summer Reads for SeniorsThe Greater Victoria Public Library has extended their hours at all of their branches! GVPL Customer Service Line 250 940-4875 The GVPL...
Jul 5, 2021Irish Soda Bread RecipeTry out this recipe for Irish Soda Bread, contributed by Louise, one of our passionate, long-time volunteers. We love you Louise!
Jun 28, 2021Summer Safety Tips for SeniorsThe summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper...
Mar 4, 2021UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Patient RightsThis winter UVIC students Gillian Haggett and Scott Hanson partnered with UVIC Pro Bono Students Canada and SVSS to research and produce...
Feb 28, 2021Chair ExercisesNeeding 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...
Feb 10, 2021Maintaining Positive Mental HealthTips for maintaining positive mental health from our Client Services Coordinator, Linda Dawson Reid In the long, dark days of winter and...
Oct 23, 2020UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Wills & EstatesThis summer UVIC students Hannah van Mook and Laura Bullock, supervised by board member Nicole Hamilton, partnered with UVIC Pro Bono...
Oct 5, 2020Good Reads for SeniorsThe Greater Victoria Public Library has adapted its services during the pandemic. You can pick up items you have put on hold and browse a...
Sep 17, 2020Senior Peer 1 to 1 Support ProgramIf you, or someone you know is 55+ and experiencing: • Loneliness and isolation • Loss & grief • Health related challenges and aging...
Sep 2, 2020Senior Services DirectoryThe 2021-2022 Senior Services Directory, created by the Seniors Serving Seniors Association of British Columbia, is now available The...
Jun 30, 2020What to do After a Loved One Passes AwayService BC has launched a new website with resources for after a loved one passes away including: •How to honour someone's wishes & get...
Jun 24, 2020Website for Victoria Seniors made by Local SeniorsLocal Victoria seniors have created a website, wellandtrulygrey.com, for other seniors. We love the initiative!
Jun 17, 2020Free Aging and Health Management ProgramsSelf-Management BC, run by the University of Victoria's Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, runs free programs in a number of Vancouver...
Jun 10, 2020SeniorsBC.caDid you know that the Government of British Columbia has set up SeniorsBC.ca to help older adults to find resources for planning and...
Jun 9, 2020Book RecommendationWhat have you been reading during the lockdown? Share your book reviews and recommendations with us! Thank you to seniors101.ca for...
May 6, 2020Getting Food During Lockdown: Affordable Meal Services in VictoriaFor 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...
Apr 15, 2020Local 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,...
Mar 31, 2020Safe Seniors, Strong CommunityAvailable by simply dialing 211, the Safe Seniors program provides support and resources to older adults living at home who are isolated...
Feb 10, 2020UVic Pro Bono Student’s Project: Protect Yourself From Fraud Andrea and Katie, law students at UVic, recently worked with Saanich Volunteer Services Society and Pro Bono Students Canada to produce a...