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Saanich Active Aging Vision |
Our vision is for a community where people can live healthy and active lives well into their senior years, where older people are valued for their skills and life experiences and where they participate in the community in ways that they choose. Saanich will be a positive place in which to age when older people say that they live in a community that encourages their participation in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
To this end Saanich Parks and Recreation has completed an Active Aging Seniors Strategy to accomplish this goal. The overall aim of the Active Aging Strategy is to create more opportunities, within the mandate of the Parks and Recreation Services Department, for senior Saanich residents to live active and fulfilling lives.
In addition to surveys and focus groups, the Active Aging Strategy has drawn on analysis of national and international seniors' strategies and community forums. There are 94 recommendations in the strategy centered around six key themes; Transportation, Cost, Programming, Facilities, Staff, Communications & Marketing.
To view the complete strategy see Active
Aging Seniors Strategy
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Social Drop-in Times
FREE
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Visit friends, enjoy some music and cookies, play ping pong, cards or billiards.
Pearkes Recreation Centre
Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Commonwealth Place
(In the Upside Teen Lounge)
Cancelled for summer/will resume Sept 22
Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Cancelled for summer/will resume in Sept.
Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Sunday Hikes - Karen Reid & Penny Stevens
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Discover the beauty of the Saanch Parks right in your backyard. These FREE guided hikes are open to adults of all ages. No registration necessary, just drop in at the appropriate time and meeting place. Although these hikes follow mainly chip trails and pavement, there may be some rough or steep sections, so please wear sturdy and supportive footwear. Carry adequate drinking water.
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| Sept 13 |
Swan Creek Park Trail to Christmas Hill
Meet at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary main parking lot, off McKenzie Ave.
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| Oct 18 |
Copley Park West & Layritz Park
Meet by the tennis courts in Copley Park West, on Parkridge, off Vanalman.
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| Nov 15 |
Cadboro-Gyro Park to Queenswood Circle
Meet at Cadboro-Gyro Park, main parking lot, adjacent to washrooms.
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| Dec 6 |
Lochside School to Rithets Bog
Meet at Lochside School on Royal Oak Drive. |
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Capital City Discovery Walks - Karen Reid
Wednesdays 9:00 am -11:00 am
Discover the beautiful parks and byways of the Capital Regional District. These monthly 2 hour walks are moderately paced and open to adults of all ages. Meet at designated meeting place and we will carpool to walk location. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Walks proceed rain or shine. |
| Sept 30 |
Chinese Cemetery - Walbran Park
Meet at Chinese Cemetary, end of Crescent Rd., off Beach Dr. & King George Terrace
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| Oct 28 |
Bear Hill - Elk Lake
Meet at Commonwealth Place parking lot, first left turn into parking lot.
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| Nov 25 |
Portage Park & View Royal
Meet at Tillicum Mall parking lot, near Montana's Restaurant, facing Colquitz trail. |
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Gentle Walk & Talk – Karen Reid
Thursdays 9:30-11:00am
Enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery, a friendly chat and gentle exercise as we take different walks through Saanich parks & trails. A great way to meet people. No registration required. Suitable for all walking abilities. Wear suitable footwear. |
| Sept 17 |
Gyro Park to Queen Alexandra
Meet at Cadboro Bay Gyro Park end of Sinclair St. beside washrooms
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| Sept 24 |
Kinsmen Gorge Park
Meet in main parking lot of Kinsmen Park off Tillicum Rd.
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| Oct 1 |
Glendale Trail
Meet at Layritz Park parking lot, off Glyn Rd. off Wilkinson.
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| Oct 8 |
Bow Park
Meet at Gordon Head Rec Ctre front des, 4100 Lambrick Way, off Feltham
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| Oct 15 |
Mt. Douglas Park
Meet in parking lot at the end of Glendenning Rd.
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| Oct 22 |
Hyacinth Park to Copley Park
Meet beside the tennis courts at Hyacinth park on Marigold, near Interurban.
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| Oct 29 |
Viaduct Flats to Glendale Gardens
Meet at Viaduct Flats parking lot, off Interurban, just north of Camosun College
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| Nov 5 |
Colquitz to Cuthbert Holmes Park
Meet beside Silver City Theatre at Tillicum Mall, at Colquitz Creek Park sign.
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2009 will mark the third season for our Saanich Seniors Gardening Group. Come and join other seniors who love to putter in the garden and learn more about gardening. Members have an active role in maintaining an organic fruit and vegetable producing garden plot. No experience necessary, join anytime, work on your own schedule, enjoy a good food source, social interaction and fresh air. Come out anytime to see the garden and meet the instructor and members. Garden plot is located in Capital City Allotment Garden, 641 Kent Rd. For more information call Julie Wallace at 475-5408.
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Progressive Bridge Club:
Come alone or bring a friend. Six month membership of $12 plus $2 per session or $4 per session for non-members. Each session is 3 hours.
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre – 475-7121
- Monday (12:30 pm)
- Wednesday (12:30 pm
- Friday (7:00 pm)
Volunteering:
Saanich Parks and Recreation offers a number of opportunities for older adults to be involved in their community. If you're interested in helping with community special events or assisting other older adults to get active, then give us a call at 475-5502.
Recreation Centre Tours:
Introduction to Recreation Services. This 8-week step by step, interactive course will help you identify your interests, discuss barriers and create an action plan to get started. Offered in partnership with VIHA's Hillside Seniors Health Centre.
Program is free. Please call 475-5408 for information.
Minds in Motion:
A fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss. Attend on your own, with a friend, family member or caregiver. After the exercise portion we'll play billiards, Wii, ping pong or just enjoy social time with light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Tuesdays, May 12 - June 16, 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd, behind Tillicum Mall
To Register: Call Pearkes Recreation Centre at 250-475-5400
Course Code: #316395 (March 31 - May 5) $25/6 wks
Course Code: #316395 (May 12 - June 16) $25/6 wks
For more information: Kathy Kennedy at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, 250-382-2052
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Saanich Community Partners In Active Aging |
Goward House Society
2495 Arbutus Rd
Tel. 250-477-4401
gowardhouse@shaw.ca |
Goward House is an activity centre for adults 50+. Members may participate in exercise classes, including Tai Chi, art and language groups, billiards, philosophy
club, bridge and much more. Monthly art exhibit. For more information visit the website at www.gowardhouse.com or drop-in for a visit. New members always welcome.
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Cordova Bay 55 Plus Association
5238 Cordova Bay Rd @
Cordova Bay Community Place
Tel. 250-658-5558
CB55@shaw.biz
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Located at Cordova Bay Community Place, the main objective of the 55 Plus association is to coordinate educational, social and physical activities that support the good health and independence for older adults |
Cedar Hill New Horizons
3220 Cedar Hill Rd
Tel. 250-475-7121
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Membership to this active club is open to anyone over 50 years of age. With a membership you can join in carpet bowling, bingo, teas, day trips and socializing. |
Les Passmore Seniors Centre &
Saanich Silver Threads
286 Hampton Rd
Tel. 250-382-3151
www.silverthreads.ca |
To help our seniors age successfully, we offer table tennis, billiards, line dancing,
floor shuffleboard, carpet bowling, many card games to keep your brain active, art and
craft groups, fitness activities, and health and wellness programs. We also provide outreach programs into the community with our “On the Go Again” program and the Memory PLUS for those with memory problems. We provide a hot lunch Mon. to Fri. that is open to all, and a bi-monthly evening dinner program as well as take-out meals at very reasonable prices. |
Saanich Volunteer Services Society
Telephone: (250) 250-595-8008
www.saanichvolunteers.org |
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 contactus@saanichvolunteers.org |
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