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This summer UVIC students Hannah van Mook and Laura Bullock, supervised by board member Nicole Hamilton, partnered with UVIC Pro Bono Students Canada and SVSS to research and produce a brochure entitled, “Wills & Estates: Frequently Asked Questions."


Use the arrow on the right to scroll to page 2, or click directly on the image to view a full downloadable and printable PDF version. This brochure is also available in print form at our office.


Updated: Mar 23, 2021

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 small selection of available books in-person.


For those who self-identify as senior or immuno-compromised the library is open from 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Monday—Saturday. Everyone else can visit the library from 12-4PM. You can also access books digitally anytime via CloudLibrary, and the Digital Resources, and EBooks section of their website at www.gvpl.ca.


Books We Recommend


  • The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 by John Bishop

  • I’m Too Young to be Seventy by Judy Viorst

  • A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman

  • Ivy Malone Mystery Series by Lorena McCourtney

  • The Blossom Sisters by Fern Michaels

  • The Boys in the Boat by James Brown

If you, or someone you know is 55+ and experiencing:

• Loneliness and isolation

• Loss & grief

• Health related challenges and aging concerns

• A need to connect to their community

• Isolation from friends and family

• Life transitions


We can help. The Senior Peer 1 to 1 Support Program provides confidential, no-cost, one-to-one support in Victoria and Saanich. Trained volunteers offer a listening, non-judgmental ear, and assistance with coping skills and strategies.


For more information call Linda at 250-595-8008 ext. 126 or Peggy at 250-595-8008 ext. 128 SVSS Client Services

© Saanich Volunteer Services Society | Website by Baetli

Saanich Volunteer Services Society is a CRA registered charity

Charity Registration Number: 140487240RR0001


We acknowledge the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, known today as Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, known today as W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we live, work, and volunteer.

Saanich Volunteer Services Society

 

1445 Ocean View Road
Victoria, BC V8P 1J8

Tel: 250-595-8008


Email: contactus[at]saanichvolunteers.org
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