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Saturday, November 23 @ 2:00 pm
Perspectives on Conflict
We are delighted to share with you the details of our next event! Please join us on Saturday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. for “Perspectives on Conflict”.
We will spend the afternoon with two authors: Catherine Lang (Embedded: The Irreconcilable Nature of War, Loss and Consequence) and Keith Ogilvie (Failed to Return: Canada’s Bomber Command Sacrifice in the Second World War). We will hear selections from their books and learn about some of their thoughts on the nature, and consequences, of war.
We will be hosting the event at a new venue – the BC Aviation Museum, 1920 Norseman Road. Doors open at 1:30. Tickets are just $15.00 and can be purchased at Tanner’s Book (Sidney) or online at Eventbrite.ca. For more information, please see our website at http://www.sidneyliteraryfestival.ca/
Wednesday, November 27th | 2:00 -3:30 pm
Staying Strong: Nutrition
SHOAL Centre | 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney
Taking care of your health and nutrition is essential at every stage of life, including as a senior. Good health allows you to enjoy all the wonderful experiences life has to offer. We will cover the different aspects of nutrition and ways that you can implement easy and effective strategies today. Every positive choice you make adds up and makes a difference in the long run. The cost is $5 ($3 for SHOAL Members). Please call 250-656-5537 to register a seat.
ONGOING IN NOVEMBER | 10am-4pm Daily
Lost Liberties: The War Measures
Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney BC | 2423 Beacon Avenue L-3
This Canadian Museum of History exhibit explores the suspension of civil liberties in Canada during the First and Second world wars and the 1970 October Crisis, focusing on the enduring impact of the War Measures Act. Admission by donation, visit sidneymuseum.ca.
Second Tuesday of the Month @ 1:00-3:00pm
Victoria Multiple Myeloma Support Group
A support group welcoming all persons living with multiple myeloma as well as their family and friends. Meetings are in person and also through Zoom. For more info, visit www.myelomavancouverisland.ca or email victoriasupport@myeloma.ca
3rd Saturday of the month @ 10am-1pm
Repair Café North Saanich
A free meeting place where voluntary repairers with skills in sewing, carpentry, electrical and bikes can help fix your item on the spot. Plus knife sharpening and tech help with digital devices. For details and to volunteer: www.repaircafenorthsaanich.ca or email: repaircafenorthsaanich@gmail.com.
November 24 + December 1
Local Folk Holiday Fairs
Saturday December 7th @ 1:30 pm
Victoria Arion Male Choir – Holiday Harmonies III
Cordova Bay United Church
813 Claremont Avenue, Victoria
Featuring special guests: The Avalon Singers. Tickets $20 each; 12 and under free. Available from VAMC members or at www.vamc.ca.
December 7th & 8th @ 10am - 4pm
18th Annual Winter Celebration Art Show
Join Painters, Potters, and Friends to celebrate the season without the commercial insanity! Reasonable prices, earth friendly creations. Enjoy a hot apple cider at Moss Cottage Studio and Gallery. Check us out on Trip Advisor. No Admission Fee.
Sunday December 8th @ 2:30 pm
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus and
Sooke Community Choir Christmas Concert
Sooke Community Hall
Tickets and more info: www.sookephil.ca; 250-419-3569.