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Saanich Community Services
We provide information on civic participation, volunteer
opportunities , recreation centres, and social opportunities.
We hope this guide will provide a quick glance at the
social, recreational and physical opportunities for older
adults in Saanich. For more information on any of Saanich
facilities please contact Saanich Community Services at
475-5408.
Sign up at
www.volunteers.saanich.ca or
call 250-475-5502 to have fun!
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Saanich Recreation Centres..........................................Pg 4
Saanich Commonwealth Place.....................................Pg 5
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre.......................................Pg 6
Gordon Head Recreation Centre..................................Pg 7
Pearkes Recreation Centre............................................Pg 8
Cedar Hill Golf Course.................................................Pg 9
Activity Listings..........................................................Pg 10
Saanich Silver Threads...............................................Pg 12
Cordova Bay 55+ Association....................................Pg 13
Goward House Society..............................................Pg 14
Cedar Hill New Horizons...........................................Pg 15
Saanich Volunteer Service Society.............................Pg 16
Hillside Seniors Health Care......................................Pg 17
Saanich Community Services.....................................Pg 18
Other Community Services........................................Pg 19
LIFE (Leisure Involvement For Everyone)....................Pg 20
BC Transit..................................................................Pg 20
As an age friendly city, Saanich:
· Recognizes the great diversity among older
persons,
· Promotes inclusion and contribution in community life,
· Respects decisions and lifestyle choices,
· Anticipates and responds flexibly to aging related needs of our citizens.
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Saanich Recreation Centres
Municipality of Saanich Recreation Centres
All Saanich Recreation Centres offer a variety of arts, cultural
and recreational programs for adults of all ages. For a
complete listing of current programs pick up the latest
Active Living Guide in the Saanich News, local library or
recreation centre or go to www.saanich.ca
Saanich Recreation Centres
Saanich Commonwealth Place
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
GR Pearkes Recreation Centre
Saanich Community Services
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Saanich Commonwealth Place
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake Dr. · Phone: 250-475-7600
24 hr Info Line: 250-475-7620
FEATURES
· Cooking classes
· Art & craft programs
· Pool, hot tub, steam room
& sauna
·Wheel chair accessible
fitness equipment
·Osteofit
· 50+ Stretch & Strength
· Deep water conditioning
· $3 Seniors Day- Thursdays
· Theraputic Yoga
·Waterfit
· Massage & Aquatic Therapy programs
· Cardiac & Physiotherapy programs
· Aqua Terra Café
· Bruce Hutchison Library
Located: off Pat Bay Highway (Hwy 17) take Royal Oak exit, go west
and take right at Elk Lake Dr,
BC Transit bus access: #6, 30,31,32,35,39,70,75
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Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Rd · Phone: 250-475-7121
FEATURES
· Yoga/Tai Chi
· Bridge Club
· Cedar Hill New Horizons Seniors Club
· Indoor Squash & Tennis Courts
· Art Programs & Gallery
· Community Pottery Studio
· Fitness Centre
· Exercise Rehab programs
· Gallery Café & Licensed Lounge
Located: at the intersection of Finlayson St, North Dairy Rd
and Cedar Hill Rd.
BC Transit bus access: #24 & 8
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Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
4100 Lambrick Way · Phone: 250-475-7100
FEATURES
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Social drop in times
Language classes
Warm pools with WHISPA Lift, lazy river pool
Aquafit & Fitness Classes
Seniors Swim Lessons
· Rehabilitation & aquatic therapy programs
· Hot tubs, steam rooms, sauna
· Wheelchair accessible fitness centre
Located: north of University Heights Shopping Mall. Turn right
off Shelbourne St onto Feltham Rd, first left is Lambrick Way.
BC Transit bus access: #27 & 28
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Pearkes Recreation Centre
Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Rd · Phone: 250-475-5400
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Cooking classes
Art & craft programs
2 ice rinks
Centennial Public Library
Fitness centre
· Social drop in times
· Indoor sports field
Located: behind Tillicum Mall, directly beside Silver City
Theatre.
BC Transit bus access: #22, 26 & 11
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Cedar Hill Golf Course
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Cedar Hill Golf Course
1400 Derby Rd · Phone: 250-475-7150
Website: www.golfcedarhill.com
FEATURES
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18 hole Par 67 golf course
Golf lessons for all ages
Pro shop
Short game learning facility
Located: at the end of Derby Rd, off Cedar Hill Rd.
BC Transit bus access: #24
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Activity Listing
LOCATION
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Badminton
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Board Games
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Book/Reading Groups
Bridge
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Carpet Bowling
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Choir
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Computers
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Counselling
Day Trips
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Fitness - Gentle/Aerobic/Osteofit
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Gardening Groups
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Health & Rehab Programs
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Home/Yard Help
Knitting
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Language Classes
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Lapidary
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Lending Library
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Line/Hula/Scottish Dance
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SR Saanich Recreation
CB Cordova Bay 55+ Assoc.
LP Les Passmore - SilverThreads
CH Cedar Hill - New Horizons
GH Goward House Society
SV Saanich Volunteer Services
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Activity Listing
LOCATION
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Mah Jong
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Meal Services
Memory Plus/Minds in Motion
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Pickleball
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Pilates
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Pottery/Ceramics
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Painting
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Shuffleboard - Floor
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Target & Pistol Shooting
Tennis/Squash
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Volunteering
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Weight Training
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Weaving
Woodworking/Carving
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Writing
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Yoga
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SR Saanich Recreation
CB Cordova Bay 55+ Assoc.
LP Les Passmore - SilverThreads
CH Cedar Hill - New Horizons
GH Goward House Society
SV Saanich Volunteer Services
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Saanich Silver Threads
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Les Passmore Centre - Membership: $50/yr
286 Hampton Rd · Phone: 250-382-3151
Website: www.silverthreads.ca
FEATURES
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Table tennis Art & craft groups
Billiards
Outreach program “On the Go Again”
Line dancing
Health & wellness programs
Sign Language
Income tax assistance
· Church services
· Thrift Store
· Floor shuffleboard · Hot lunch Mon-Fri
· Carpet bowling · Bimonthly dinner program
·Cards
· Take out meals available
· Memory PLUS program
Located: near the Tillicum/Burnside intersection, take
Orillia or Wascana off of Burnside to access Hampton Rd.
BC Transit bus access: #22 & 26
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Cordova Bay 55+ Association
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Cordova Bay 55+ Association - Membership: $40/yr
1-5238 Cordova Bay Rd in Cordova Bay Elementary School
Phone: 250-658-5558
Website: www.cordovabay55plus.org Email: [email protected]
FEATURES
· Weekly speakers on Tuesdays
· Yoga, Stretch & Strength
· Computer Instruction
·Choir
·Gardening
· Target pistol shooting
· Travel & seasonal events
· Hiking & walking groups
· Theatre & music
·Bridge
· Family history research
· Intergenerational programs
Please visit our website for full details on programs, events, etc.
Located: in the Cordova Bay Elementary School, near
Matticks Farm and the Cordova Bay Golf Course
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Goward House Society
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Goward House Society - Membership: $60/yr
2495 Arbutus Rd · Phone: 250-477-4401
Website: www.gowardhouse.com
FEATURES
· Tea Room
· Volunteer opportunities
· Art Show
· Bridge & Duplicate Bridge
·Choir
·Billiards
· Rental Facility
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Mah Jong
Drop in Art
Exercise classes
Yoga & Tai Chi
French & Spanish lessons
Quilters group
Located: in Cadboro Bay near the Queen Alexandra centre
BC Transit bus access: #11
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Cedar Hill New Horizons
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Cedar Hill New Horizon - Membership: $10/yr
3220 Cedar Hill Rd · Phone: 250-475-7121
FEATURES
· Carpet bowling
·Bingo
·Teas
·Cards
· Day trips
·Socializing
Located: at the intersection of Finlayson St, North Dairy Rd
and Cedar Hill Rd.
BC Transit bus access: #24 & 8
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Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Saanich Volunteer Services Society - McRae House
1445 Ocean View Rd · Phone: 250-595-8008
Website: www.saanichvolunteers.org
FEATURES
Saanich Volunteer Services matches people who need help with
those eager to provide it. Drives to appointments, companionship,
connection with community programs, help with yard work and
minor home repair are just a few of the ways SVSS contributes to a
healthy Saanich. If you want to help or know someone who could
use some support, call the office or email
[email protected]
Located: in the historic McRae House on the 9th tee at Cedar Hill Golf
Course
BC Transit bus access: #11
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Hillside Seniors Health Centre
Saanich Partner in Active Aging
Hillside Seniors Health Centre
1454 Hillside Ave · Phone: 250-370-5641
Website: www.viha.ca/hshc
FEATURES
· Hillside Health Centre includes three integrated services that support a variety of seniors;
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Health Point Care Centre
· Offers primary health care for adults age 55+ who do not have a family physician and live within designated boundaries
· Yakimovich Wellness Centre
· Offers free health education & community partnerships. Call or email to register.
· Piercy Respite Hotel (Licensed facility) - provides overnight respite for family & caregivers
· Requires home & community care case for referral
Located: on Hillside Avenue next to Aberdeen Hospital
BC Transit bus access: #4
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Saanich Community Associations
Beaver Lake & Westwood Vale
Community Assoc.
[email protected]
Broadmead Area Residents Assoc.
www.broadmead.ca
Cadboro Bay Residents Assoc.
www.cadborobay.net
Camosun Residents Assoc.
www.camosuncommunityassociation.
com
Cordova Bay Community Assoc.
www.cbasn.com
Cordova Bay Community Club
www.cordovabaycommunityclub.ca
Falaise Community Assoc.
www.falaise.ca
Gordon Head Residents’ Assoc.
www.gordonhead.ca
Gorge Tillicum Community Assoc.
www.gorgetillicum.ca
Mount Tolmie Community Assoc.
www.mtca.ca
North Quadra Land Use Protection
Assoc.
www.northquadra.ca
Prospect Lake & District Community
Assoc.
www.pldca.ca
Quadra Cedar Hill Community Assoc. www.quadracedarhill.org
Rainbow Park Ratepayers Assoc.
www.rainbowparkratepayers.blogspot.ca
Strawberry Vale Residents’ Assoc.
www.rasvmg.org
Royal Oak Community Assoc.
www.royaloakcommunityassociation.ca
Mount View/Colquitz Community
Assoc.
www.mvcca.ca
Saanich Branches of the Greater Victoria Public Library
Bruce Hutchinson Branch Library (at Commonwealth Place)
4366 Elk Lake Drive · PHONE: 250-727-0104
Emily Carr Branch Library
3500 Blanshard Street · PHONE: 250-475-6100
Nellie McLung Branch Library
3950 Cedar Hill Road · PHONE: 250-477-7111
Saanich Centennial Branch Library (at Pearkes)
3110 Tillicum Road · PHONE: 250-477-9030
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Other Community Organizations
Bear Hill/Elk Lake Community Coalition
[email protected]
[email protected]
Friends of Bowker Creek Society
www.bowkercreek.org
Friends of Knockan Hill Park Society
www.knockanhillpark.ca
Friends of Mt. Douglas Park
www.mountdouglaspark.ca
Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society
www.goert.ca
www.garryoak.info
Mt. Tolmie Conservancy Assoc
www.conservationconnection.bc.ca
Portage Inlet Sanctuary Colquitz Estuary
www.pisces.shawwebspace.ca
Rithets Bog Conservation Society
www.rithetsbog.org
Victoria Natural History Society
www.vicnhs.bc.ca
Club Tread
www.clubtread.com
Island Swimming
www.islandswimming.com
Alpine Ski Club
www.victoriaskiclub.com
Victoria Horseshoe Club
www.gvhpa.org
City of Gardens Chorus
www.members.shaw.ca/sing/
Victoria Ballroom Dance Society
www.vbds.org
Haliburton Community Organic Farm Society
www.haliburtonfarm.org
Outdoor Club of Victoria
www.ocv.ca
Seniors Serving Seniors
www.seniorsserving seniors.bc.ca
Victoria Natural History Society
www.vicnhs.bc.ca
Victoria Tetra Society - Equipment for Disabled
www.victoriatetra.society.org
Hampton Concert Orchestra
www.hamptonconcertorchestra.ca
Victoria Parkinson's Assoc.
www.parkinson.org
Alzheimer Society of B.C.
250-382-2052
www.alzheimersbc.org
Cadboro Bay Environment Protection Society
[email protected]
Saanich Legacy Foundation
www.saanichlegacy.ca
Victoria Archery
www.victoriabowmen.com
SCAN Saanich Community Assoc. Network
www.saanichpolice.ca/
Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre Society
VIRC
www.vircs.bc.ca
Lawn Bowling Clubs:
Burnside Club, Hampton Park
Gordon Head, Gordon Head Rec Centre
Lake Hill, Reynolds Park
250-381-5743
250-721-1331
250-727-6525
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Leisure Involvement for Everyone
What you get from L.I.F.E.
Each member will receive a Coupon Book for program discounts
at any Saanich Recreation Centre as well as an Admission Card
to use for 52 drop-in activities at any recreation centre in Greater
Victoria (swimming, skating, weight room & fitness).
How To Apply
Pick up an application form at any Saanich Recreation Centre
or online at www.saanich.ca. Take the completed application
to any Saanich Recreation Centre, along with: Proof of Saanich
residency (utility bill or driver’s license) and BC Care Card. For
more information call 250-475-5407.
Victoria Regional Transit System
Accessible Services: Low floor buses,
HandyDart door to door, taxi saver program,
and community travel training (250-384-7723)
Phone: 250-382-6161 and press 0
www.bctransit.com or www.AccessVictoria.ca
www.saanich.ca