FREECommunit yEvents in Saanich

SILVERTHRE ADS TRY IT FREEWEEK 55yrs+

September5-8,SelectPrograms

SilverThreadsCentres

Withtwo55+centres,sample some ofwhat Silver Threadsoffersduring TryitFreeWeek.

SaanichCentre 250-382-3151,286HamptonRd. VictoriaCentre 250-388-4268,1911QuadraSt.

Autumnlanternfestival

Saturday, September16,5-8:30pm

GordonHeadRecreationCentre& Lambrick Park

Celebratethe coming offall withthis glowing neighbourhood outdoor celebration of light and communit y! Enjoyculturalentertainment,beautiful lantern displays and foodvendors. Dress up,come with your ownLED lantern creations or make one at our lanternstation forjust $5.

R SPEEDFRIENDING 70yrs+

Thursday, September 28, 2-4:30pm

Lutheran Church of the Cross Register through any Saanich Recreation Centre using code 102261. An opportunity to engage with new people in a welcoming, safe and fun environment! Meet up to nineteen other adults and connect, share a laugh and maybe spark a friendship. Brought to you by Saanich Community Services and Luther Court Community Health Centre.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Saturday, November 11, 10:45am-12:30pm

Saanich Cenotaph, Municipal Hall

The District of Saanich Mayor and Council invite you to attend the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony.

SEPTEMBER30-NATIONALDAY FORTRUTHANDRECONCILIATION

Victoriaorangeshirtdayevent

Par ticipate inOrangeShir tDaybywearinganorange shir t and attendingan eventto honorand remember Residential School sur vivorsand their families on September30th.To purchaseashir t or formore informationon the eventbeingplanned,pleasevisit, victoriaorangeshir tday.com. Shir tsmay alsobe purchased at allSaanich recreation centres in September.

Southislandpowwow

Saturday,September30,RoyalAthleticPark

Join the SongheesNation for theannual SouthIsland Powwow, anoppor tunitytorecognizeSur vivorsand their families in the spiritofreconciliation.Through songand dance,celebratetraditional Indigenouscultures and resiliency.Stand togetheron National Dayfor Truth and ReconciliationandOrangeShir tDay. For exacttimes pleasecontactSongheesNation 250-386-1043 orSaanich CommunitySer vices250-475-5408 closer tothe date.

COMMUNITYCONVERSATIONS50yr

s+

INTERNATIONAL DAY OFPEACE: ENDINGRACISMINOURCOMMUNITY

Thursday, September21,1-2pm | GordonHeadRecreationCentre

The UNInternational DayofPeacetheme for 2023is“EndRacism.Build Peace.”Ask questions andlearnwhatwe candoinour daily livesto end racism andcreateaculturallysafecommunityforall.

International Day Ofolderpersons

Monday, September25,10:45-11:45am | Saanich CommonwealthPlace

Discussthe manywayswe canappreciate and celebratethe contributions of olderadults inour community.

EARTHQUAKESHAKEOUTPREPAREDNESS 50yrs+

Thursday, October5,1-2pm |G.R.PearkesRecreationCentre

In anticipation oftheGreat BCShakeout, learnwhat youcando to stop-drop-cover,even with canes,walkersand wheelchairs!