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85 Years of Awesome! BIRTHDAY BASH — JUNE 7/8/9
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his year, Oak Bay Bicycles is celebrating 85 years of serving Victoria cyclists. Beginning in the days of a single type and colour and growing to today’s plethora of styles and choices, we have shared passion and our love of cycling with thousands. We’re proud and grateful for having been part of so many people’s cycling story. Today, more so than at any time in the past, the bicycle is offering something virtually everyone agrees our community can benefit from, a clean, efficient, affordable, and most importantly enjoyable mode of transportation and recreation. Though polarization has injected virtually all issues we face, however, when it comes to bikes, I have yet to meet the individual who thinks the bicycle is a dumb idea whose day has come and gone. The bicycle is part of the solution we seek, and Oak Bay Bikes will be focused on delivering this solution to you. Are we dreamers? You bet. Does the future look good from here? Absolutely! Please come visit us, we’d love to be part of your cycling story. — Karl Ullrich, Owner, Oak Bay Bikes
Saturday, June 15 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
E-BIKE DEMO DAY Glenrosa Farm Restaurant in Metchosin Always wanted to try an e-bike? Interested in how they work and how to ride on various terrain? Join Oak Bay Bikes for a ride on Metchosin’s picturesque Galloping Goose. Enjoy a coffee or tea and scone at the Glenrosa Farm Restaurant. OBB will bring the e-bikes; all you have to do is to reserve a bike for a ride at 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 or 2:30 p.m. Send an email to: ebikerides@oakbaybikes.com to reserve a ride, indicating your preferred time and what size of bike you need (or how tall you are).
Sunday, June 16 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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OAK BAY BICYCLES IS A FAMILY-RUN BIKE SHOP IN VICTORIA THAT ORIGINALLY BEGAN IN 1934, WITH OWNERSHIP PASSING HANDS A FEW TIMES. SINCE THEN, THE VICTORIA SHOP HAS SEEN SOME LOCATION CHANGES WITHIN OAK BAY. YOU’LL FIND THEM TODAY LOCATED AT 1990 OAK BAY AVE.
YYJ CAR FREE takes over Douglas Street for the city’s fifth annual event. Grab the family and enjoy your Father’s Day on Douglas Street. OBB will bring e-cargo bikes and commuters for you to try.
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Making a difference in your community “LOVE THIS PLACE. FRIENDLY SERVICE, COFFEE AND PRESCRIPTIONS, TOO!” — IAN
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ort Royal Pharmacy is locally owned, and has been in operation since 2011. Since then, they have established a broad customer base across the whole of Vancouver Island. Their first store opened at the corner of Fort and Richmond Roads. Today, Fort Royal Pharmacy has expanded to three locations. Their second location is at the corner of Hillside and Blanshard,
and the third and the newest pharmacy is located in the heart of the Oak Bay Village. Fort Royal Pharmacy’s niche is in their provision of personalized customer interactions. They offer low prices and quick and efficient service. Free delivery across the Vancouver Island, 20 per cent discounts to seniors, free blister packaging, medication
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compounding and free medical reviews are even more great reasons to shop at this locally owned and operated business. Visit the friendly pharmacists at any and all three Fort Royal Pharmacies, and compare their prices and services. Why pay more for your pharmacy needs? The choice is yours. fortroyalpharmacy.ca
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enderson Park Par 3 Golf Course is ideal for beginners, or for those who want to practice their short game. Nestled in a beautiful, tree-flanked setting, the course provides a challenge for beginners and more experienced golfers alike. Enjoy special rates like the $5 Happy Hour Golf on Monday to Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., or the $5 Ladies’ Golf on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Or golf with your family on Sundays — FORE $10, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon-12noon. There are lessons for all ages, children’s camps and special birthday parties for the golfer in your family. Some of the full-day summer camps happening Monday to Friday are GOLF ‘N GO for 7 to 12 year-olds. This week-long camp features the best of all worlds — golf, out trips and activities. Each day, children work on developing their golf game through skills, drills and course play, and then embark on fun games and activities including adventures to local parks and beaches. GOLF ‘N SWIM for 6 to 12 yearolds tees off each morning at Henderson Park Golf Course before going to the Oak Bay Rec Centre pool for an afternoon swim. Each week includes golf instruction, camp activities and lots of fun play time.
GRAND SLAM GOLF & TENNIS is a new and exciting way for juniors to be introduced to these sports. Coupled with exciting team games and group lessons taught by CPGA members and Tennis Canada instructors, this camp is the most enjoyable way for young athletes to learn. Half-day camps are available. LIL CHIPPERS, for 3 to 5 year-olds, is held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Using modified equipment and games, first-time golfers learn the basic body movements to hold and swing a club and have fun hitting larger balls at bright big targets. Afternoon camps are held from 1 to 4 p.m. GOLF N GAMES, for 5 to 7 year-olds, teaches how to swing, chip and putt in a fun and inclusive environment. Golf games and drills are complimented by exciting camp activities to ensure campers have the best summer ever. CRAZY GOLF JUNIORS for 7 to 12 year-olds offers a perfect introduction to golf. Call Oak Bay Henderson Recreation Centre to reserve a spot. Henderson Park Golf Course is located at 2291 Cedar Hill X Rd., phone: 250-370-7200. The Oak Bay Henderson Recreation Centre has club rentals and balls available for your use, and remember — “no reservations are needed.” Drop-in today! oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/programs-registration/golf
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Benefits of Golf — Did you Know? To find a sport that allows you to play from kindergarten into your senior years is not an easy task. If you want to stay active for life, then golf may be the sport for you. Here are some little-known benefits to the game of golf: 1. Golf is an effective, low-impact method to develop your cardio activity, core stability, balance and focus — all necessary to function effectively dayto-day, and to reduce your risk of health concerns. 2. Thanks to a new generation of golf professionals, strength, conditioning and nutrition are a significant part of golf instructional programs. 3. Golf helps to develop and improve balance, hand-eye coordination and basic movement skills — everything a child needs to build their physical literacy (the mastery of fundamental movement skills – run, jump, throw, hit, swing etc.). 4. Golf is one of the better low-risk activities for seniors. Walking — a low-impact exercise, is especially beneficial for older adults, and the
twisting and swinging of the body can help to keep the body flexible and limber. 5. Golf is a good mental exercise and can contribute to the improvementof mental sharpness and concentration. 6. Golf is great for family bonding and entertainment. Family sports are a great way to spend time together, to teach children about fair play and teamwork. There are also multiple health benefits. Because of the handicap system that was created to determine a golfer’s playing ability and potential, moms and dads can actually compete with their children, even if they play from different tee boxes or at significantly different skill levels. 7. The game of golf has, at its core, a standard of behaviour that lends itself to positive development. Personal skills such as honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect are all present in golf, regardless of the level of competition. Golf teaches kids to use good judgment and to be responsible.
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Garagellenium Saturday, June 8 Each year, Oak Bay residents and community groups participate in a community-wide garage sale. You’ll find all sorts of treasures at residences and community spaces around the municipality. The Oak Bay Garagellenium is an uber garage sale, and easily the biggest in the region. For those hunting for hidden garage sale treasures, there are hundreds of sites to peruse. Free Pancake Breakfast at 2249 Oak Bay Ave. from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m followed by the Garagellenium Family Picnic, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. behind the Municipal Hall at 2167 Oak Bay Ave.
4th Annual Sausage Fest Saturday, June 22 From noon to 9 p.m., Willows Beach Oak Bay Firefighters are having their 4th annual Sausage Fest on June 22 at Willows Beach. Firefighters will be cooking up over 2,000 sausages from local butchers, with live music, beer garden, 50/50 draw, along with other food and beverage vendors. Worried about the kids? This is a family friendly event with face painting, bouncy castles, playground and more. Entrance is by donation, with all funds going to the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation. oakbaytourism.com/events
20th Annual Oak Bay Collector Car Festival Sunday, July 28, 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. View almost 300 exhibitor cars over five blocks on Oak Bay Avenue. It’s the 20th year of this festival. Spectator estimate is about 15,000. There will be barbecue lunch outside the Municipal Hall with shade, tables and chairs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and live music throughout the day.
Oak Bay Night Markets Starting June 12 and continuing to September, from 4 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month, Oak Bay Village is transformed into a European-style street market. A range of local
produce and food is available. Artists and artisans showcase their wares. Each market has local music, a magician, face painting and balloon animals. Oak Bay stores are open with special pricing, tastings, demos, sampling and more.
15th Annual Bowker Creek Brush-Up Art Show and Sale Sunday, Aug. 11 Bowker Creek, between Oak Bay High School and Hampshire Road, comes alive with artists and enthusiasts. Over 40 artist set up their easels, display their art and paint away, providing demos and insight into how they create their art. More than 2000 spectators come through this beautiful event along the creek. It’s a wonderful way to explore your creative side, ask questions of the artists, and take home some art. The event is part Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days, with activities throughout Oak Bay during the month of August.
Summer Concert Series at Willows Beach Park Join Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture as they host fortnightly outdoor concerts, beginning June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. until the end of August. With a stunning backdrop of Willow Beach, these outdoor concerts gather the community to celebrate music and the arts. The concerts highlight local musicians with emerging artists as opening acts. See the schedule at: oakbaytourism.com/events
The Soul Shakers at Willows Park Friday, June 28, 6 to 8 p.m. The Soul Shakers have been entertaining Victoria audiences for more than a decade with their own brand of funky Soul and Rhythm & Blues music. They combine superb musicianship with an entertaining selection of popular songs that have audiences singing and dancing from the first beat. Bringing a picnic? Concertgoers are encouraged to bring reuseable cutlery and dishes to minimise waste. oakbaytourism.com/events
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Does your mom miss her dog? A Care & Company caregivers says, “We started reading a child’s classic called ‘Little Women’, and each time I finished a chapter to check in for more reading, Jane would say ‘read more please!’ My heart sings when I hear that.”
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companion can take your mom for a walk at the Dallas Road dog walk. It’s amazing the difference joy makes. Care & Company companions are caring individuals who love to make seniors smile. Friendly. Compassionate. Kind. Just the type of person you want with mom or dad. As people age, they start losing friends. As a result, they can become house-bound and heavy-hearted. It’s amazing what a visit once, twice, or three times a week can make. Companions can encourage seniors
to smile again, laugh again and look young again, from just having fun added to their lives. Do you have a mom or dad that’s in a seniors’ home? Care & Company’s companions can pay a visit and talk with your mom and dad about the things that bring a smile to their face. Sometimes they bring in their laptops so they can sing along to favourite old-time songs. They’ve fed the ducks in Beacon Hill Park, gone window-shopping and discussed research with a retired professor. Try the companion services from Care &
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arlton House of Oak Bay is a caring, safe and supportive home for seniors — they inspire good health, good cheer and independence for their residents. Many who choose Carlton House as their home find their health and happiness improve due to the freshly prepared, nutritious meals and opportunities to be active and engaged. In every respect, Carlton House is a special place to live. The nicest neighbourhood in Canada? Welcome to Oak Bay! The residence is in one of the most charming, walkable neighbourhoods in Canada. Oak Bay is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, so much so that
many residents decide to give up their cars within months of moving in. Tearooms, pubs, coffee spots, banks, pharmacy, post office, local grocers and quaint gift shops line the street. What’s more, the Oak Bay Marina, Willows Beach, Cattle Point are popular nearby destinations that make living here so much better than, well — anywhere! Locally owned and operated since 2005 with only 88 units, Carlton House is situated in a very desirable neighbourhood. Carlton House offers seniors a personalized, superior quality of life and exceptional amenities to enhance your happiness and well-being every day. carltonhouse.ca
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