Saanich Fitness, Wellness & Social Opportunities

Outdoor Activities

R SA ANICH NATUR ALIST PROGR AM

This hands-on program offers adults the chance to discover what nature has to offer in Saanich. Topics include ecology, geology, invasive species, botany, ornithology, ethnobotany, and more, each week at a different Saanich Park!

GO RD O N H E A D REC RE AT I O N C EN T RE

10 3 3 0 6 We d S e p 6 - O c t 1 1 6 -7p m 6/$ 9 0

L AWN BOWLING

Bowl at one of these great lawns, enjoy the social and fun atmosphere. Some clubs have additional activity options, call to confirm as prices vary.

Bur nside L aw n B ow ling Club 2 5 0 -3 8 1 - 5 74 3

G or don H e ad L aw n B ow ling & Cr o que t Club 2 5 0 - 4 7 9 - 0 0 8 8

L ake Hill L aw n B ow ling Club 2 5 0 - 5 9 0 - 8 12 5

HORSE SHOE PITCHING

When summer is over and the leaves start falling, you can still have lots of fun meeting new people and getting outdoors! Drop-in Sunday (league) or Wednesday mornings (play, coffee and chat)! Other social occasions open to members throughout the year. Cornhole League in the spring. Please contact 250-727-2543.

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R BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS

Do you love birds and want to know more about local species? Expert birders introduce you to the basics of birding including identification, sounds and great locations to view in Victoria. Each week features a different location to view different types of birds.

B EC K W I T H PA RK M EE T F I R S T D AY

Social

CHINE SE COMMUNIT Y DROP-IN

A chance to enjoy the activity centre, play cards, table tennis, sing with the choir or just visit.

CEDAR HILL SOCIAL FRIDAYS 55 Y RS+

Enjoy social time and activities including carpet bowling, table tennis, and card and board games! Access the lending library, meet old friends or make new ones. Once a month, our Arts Calibre Preschool friends join us for social time and stories.

SOLO GROUP

Join us for coffee and conversation with likeminded members! CORDOVA BAY 55+ Fridays (1st & 3rd of month) 10:15am-12pm. Please enquire with centre exact dates and times (pg.8).

R MINDS IN MOTION 50Y RS+

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend.

R OLDER ADULT NEURODIVERSIT Y SOCIAL AND MOVEMENT CL AS S 55 Y RS+

Celebrating all older adults! This is a fun, welcoming, social and movement class including those with diverse neurology, such as mild dementia, Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Led by an older adult fitness instructor. First-time registrants, please call the older adult programmer at 250-475-5408 to determine if this program is a good fit for you!

Bruce Parisian Libr Ary

Open to the public, this library supports literacy programs in the community and helps build awareness of the valuable and impressive history, accomplishments, knowledge, and skills of Indigenous people in Canada. Approximately 70% of the 5200+ items in the library have Indigenous content or are written by Indigenous authors. Visit and enjoy! Please contact for library hours (pg. 8)

Registered Arts Programs

R AR T HIVE 55

Connect with others and explore art and craf tmaking in a relaxed and supportive space! All welcome, no experience necessary. Bring your works in progress and supplies you like to work with or use the supplies we have available. Donations welcomed.

R AR T AND NATURE WORKSHOP

SOCIAL DROP-IN 55 Y RS+

Connect with old friends and meet new ones while having a morning coffee or tea. Chat, play table tennis or pool, or enjoy other games. These free weekly social drop-ins are hosted in the social centre/teen centre. Drop-in anytime or register to help us anticipate group size. Closed on Holidays.

Explore the synthesis of art and nature. Learn about land art and nature-based practices. We will start with sketching, then explore ways of using natural materials as drawing tools and in other creative ways. All supplies included. C