September-October 2016 www.burnsidegorge.ca Community News Burnside Gorge BG CN 650 Hillside Ave Victoria BC, V8T 1Z2 Guaranteed service since 1959 250-384-4722 Fax 250-384-8860 [email protected]www.russhays.com 875 Viewfield Road Victoria, BC V9A 4V2 BG CN Special Events & Volunteer Opportunities FRIENDS OF CECELIA RAVINE WORK PARTY Saturday, September 3rd & Oct 1st, 9am-11am J oin us for a work party in Cecelia Ravine Park. Work includes mulching and invasive species removal. Please bring work gloves, wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Snacks and refreshments provided after the work party. Meet at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Road. FMI: contact Rachel O’Neil at 250-388-5251 or email [email protected]. GORGE WATERWAY CLEANUP Saturday, September 17, 10am – 12pm M ake a difference in your community by helping to restore and rejuvenate the local waterfront. Join the many schools, businesses, dive teams and community members who gather each year to col- lect garbage and debris from the Gorge. Clean-up is followed by a grab-and-go lunch. Open to volun- teers of all ages. Please bring your own gloves and boots - a limited amount will be available to borrow. Meet at Selkirk Green Park on Waterfront Crescent. FMI: contact Vanessa Normore via email at vanes- [email protected] or call 250-388-5251. MONSTER MASH Saturday, October 29, 2pm – 4pm J oin us at the community centre for monstrously great fun at our Halloween carnival and family dance. Costume parade, ghoulish games and mash it up on the dance floor! Admission at the door. $5/family - up to four immediate family members $2/person and each additional family member FMI: contact Vanessa Normore via email at [email protected] or call 250-388-5251. Join us on Oct 1st for the 2016 Ride for Refuge O n October 1st, Burnside Gorge Community Association is participating in the Ride for Refuge, a non-competitive bicycling and walking fundraiser with locations across Canada and the United States. We’re joining with hundreds of oth- er charitable partners like us who care for the displaced, vulnerable and the exploited. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to replace much needed furniture and equip- ment and to help youth and families overcome financial barriers. Our 2016 Ride for Refuge Campaign will raise funds to help with the purchase of furniture and equipment that are essential to the pro- vision of programs and services to children, youth and families. Creating warm and welcoming spac- es goes a long way to making people feel safe in our Centre. A portion of funds raised will also go to support asset development programs for low income fami- lies and vulnerable youth. These programs help people overcome financial barriers and develop the financial literacy skills needed to be self-sufficient. To accomplish our goal we’re looking for Team Captains (of all shapes, sizes and stages) to recruit friends and raise a minimum of $1000 per team. If we can surpass our goal, even better! Of course, we’re also looking for a whole pile of riders and walkers to join our teams and help us raise this critical $10,000. Will you join us? We need you! What could be better than riding and walking together to raise money for Burnside Gorge? The RIDE will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 and provides each participant the chance to: • ride up to 50km or, • walk 5km and of course, • fundraise much needed money for a participating RIDE charity partner We hope that you will join us this year and ride or walk in support of the Burn- side Gorge Community As- sociation. Join our Burnside Gorge Community Team or start your own with family, friends, neighbours or a work or faith group. Help us raise funds so we can continue providing a high level of service to our community. Please see our charity page on the Ride for Refuge site for more information. Register or donate today! https://canada.rideforrefuge.org/charity/ burnsidegorge.
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September-October 2016www.burnsidegorge.ca
Community NewsBurnside Gorge
BGCN
650 Hillside AveVictoria BC, V8T 1Z2Guaranteed service since 1959
Special Events & Volunteer Opportunities Friends oF CeCelia ravine
Work PartySaturday, September 3rd & Oct 1st, 9am-11am
Join us for a work party in Cecelia Ravine Park. Work includes mulching and invasive species
removal. Please bring work gloves, wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Snacks and refreshments provided after the work party. Meet at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Road. FMI: contact Rachel O’Neil at 250-388-5251 or email [email protected].
GorGe WaterWay CleanuPSaturday, September 17, 10am – 12pm
Make a difference in your community by helping to restore and rejuvenate the local waterfront.
Join the many schools, businesses, dive teams and community members who gather each year to col-lect garbage and debris from the Gorge. Clean-up is followed by a grab-and-go lunch. Open to volun-teers of all ages. Please bring your own gloves and boots - a limited amount will be available to borrow. Meet at Selkirk Green Park on Waterfront Crescent. FMI: contact Vanessa Normore via email at [email protected] or call 250-388-5251.
Monster Mash Saturday, October 29, 2pm – 4pm
Join us at the community centre for monstrously great fun at our Halloween carnival and family
dance. Costume parade, ghoulish games and mash it up on the dance floor! Admission at the door.
$5/family - up to four immediate family members$2/person and each additional family member
FMI: contact Vanessa Normore via email at [email protected] or call 250-388-5251.
Join us on Oct 1st for the 2016 Ride for Refuge
On October 1st, Burnside Gorge Community Association is participating in the Ride for
Refuge, a non-competitive bicycling and walking fundraiser with locations across Canada and the United States. We’re joining with hundreds of oth-er charitable partners like us who care for the displaced, vulnerable and the exploited.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to replace much needed furniture and equip-ment and to help youth and families overcome financial barriers.
Our 2016 Ride for Refuge Campaign will raise funds to help with the purchase of furniture and equipment that are essential to the pro-vision of programs and services to children, youth and families. Creating warm and welcoming spac-es goes a long way to making people feel safe in our Centre.
A portion of funds raised will also go to support asset development programs for low income fami-lies and vulnerable youth. These programs help people overcome financial barriers and develop the financial literacy skills needed to be self-sufficient.
To accomplish our goal we’re looking for Team Captains (of all shapes, sizes and stages) to recruit friends and raise a minimum of $1000 per team. If we can surpass our goal, even better!
Of course, we’re also looking for a whole pile of riders and walkers to join our teams and help us raise this critical $10,000.
Will you join us? We need you! What could be better than riding and walking together to raise money for Burnside Gorge?
The RIDE will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 and provides each participant the chance to:
• ride up to 50km or,
• walk 5km and of course,
• fundraise much needed money for a participating RIDE charity partner
We hope that you will join us this year and ride or walk in support of the Burn-side Gorge Community As-sociation. Join our Burnside Gorge Community Team or start your own with family,
friends, neighbours or a work or faith group. Help us raise funds so we can continue providing a high level of service to our community. Please see our charity page on the Ride for Refuge site for more information. Register or donate today!
Burnside Gorge Community News: September-October 2016
September-October 2016, Volume 30, No. 5
Published by The Burnside Gorge Community Association
471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4 Phone: 250-388-5251
Fax: 250-388-5269 Website: www.burnsidegorge.ca
Note: Written contributions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the BGCA or its staff.
BGCA Board of DirectorsAvery Stetski, President
Melisa Huston, Vice-President John Sanderson, Treasurer
Tamara Leonard-Vail, Secretary Mark Brajer
Jennifer Gratton Tracy James Samuel Jang
Andrew Johnson Rosanne Nguyen Michelle Peterson
Brian Shaughnessy
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About the Burnside Gorge Community Association Your community association is your link to the City of Victoria on neighbourhood ideas and concerns. We welcome residents to participate in our committees and we host regular meetings to bring neighbours together to ensure your voices are heard.
The Burnside Gorge Community Association (BGCA) operates the Burnside Gorge Community Centre which is both a neighbourhood house and a recreation centre.
We provide family resource programs and services that respond to the needs of families in the area such as family outreach, parent & child programs, childcare and a youth centre.
The community centre offers educational and recreational activities for all ages from babies to seniors such as drop-in playtime, yoga, dance and language courses, as well as programming for adults ages 50+. For more details, see our program offerings starting on page 3.
We also provide a number of popular special events, including the Selkirk Waterfront Festival, the Gorge Waterway Cleanup, the Halloween Monster Mash, Santa's Pancake Breakfast and the Community Christmas Dinner.
Venue space is also available to rent for meetings, parties, conferences, wedding receptions and other events. Please feel free to contact us for a quote.
Our Front Desk hours are (unless noted otherwise):
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Community Centre is closed weekends and on statutory holidays. Hours are subject to change - please be sure to give us a call for the most current info.
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Want to open the door to buildingFinancial Confidence?
…Come explore these topics with us in4 fun and informative sessions…
Money Skills WorkshopsPresented by the Victoria Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Burnside Gorge Community Association
OFFERED FREE OF CHARGEA limited number of seats are still available
Where: Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia RoadWhen: Tuesday evenings 6pm to 8pm – Sept 6, 13, 20 & 27th, 2016Please call The Family Self-Sufficiency Program to register: 250-388-5251
1. Understanding your
Relationship with money
2. Credit & Debt
3. Understanding
your Credit Report
4. Create a Spending
& Savings Plan
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Wiggles and Giggles (Parent and Tot, 2-4 yrs) Join us for active play in the Burnside Activity Centre. Get the wiggles out with this new interactive
program that includes games, movement, and fun! The program includes organized games, movement, exercise, and free play. Best suited for ages 2–4 yrs; all children under 5 yrs are welcome. Caregiver participation is required. Groups may not meet on school holidays and Professional Development Days.
M Sept 12 – Dec 5 10am-11am Drop-in/Free
Fun for Little Ones (Parent and Tot, 2-5 yrs) Enjoy singing, movement, reading and fun with your little ones. The program encourages child de-
velopment through singing, movement, stories and bonding between child and caregiver. Caregiver participation is required.
T Sept 6 – Dec 6 10am – 11am Drop-in/Free
suMMer & Fall ProGraMMinGAll programs held at Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecelia Rd,
unless otherwise noted
Family Centre PrOGramS
activity GuideBurnside Gorge
Toddler Art Drop-In (2–5 yrs) Explore your creative side! Each week features a different craft designed with the preschooler in
mind. Smocks and soap provided. Creative activities can be messy, so please dress children appropri-ately. Caregiver participation is required.
W Sept 7 – Dec 7 9:30am-10:30am Drop-In $1/family $1/daycare child
Parent and Tot Playgroup (0 to 5 yrs)This is an opportunity for young children and their
caregivers to meet and play in an informal atmosphere with toys, books and crafts. Snacks provided. Groups may not meet on school holidays and Professional Development Days.
Drop-In/Free
September 6 – December 7 M 11am-12pm T 11am-12pm W 10:30am-12pmTh 5:30pm-6:30pm
Family Dinner & Drop-In (Family/Children all Ages)Families are invited for a delicious dinner prepared by staff and volunteers
every Thursday evening. After dinner, stay and play in the family centre for family style activities. Children 0 to 6 yrs must be accompanied by ad adult. Assistance with set-up and clean-up is appreciated. Dinner is served at 5pm. Suggested donation $2 per family.
Th Sept 8 – Dec 1 Dinner: 5pm-6pm Th Jan 5- Mar
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BUrnSiDe GOrGe COmmUnity Centre
reCreatiOn PrOGramS
ProGraM reGistration
We have an exciting line-up of programs for all ages, from toddlers to seniors. To register for a program call 250-388-5251 or drop by the Centre in person. Pre-regis-tration is required for all programs except those specified as drop-in. The Front Desk hours are 8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday. We are closed on stat holidays and week-ends, unless noted otherwise.
Payment is required at the time of regis-tration and can be made by cash, cheque, credit card (VISA & MC), Debit or City of Victoria LIFE credits.
reGister early to avoid
disaPPointMent! Programs may be cancelled or postponed if there are not enough registered partici-pants. Decisions to run or cancel a pro-gram are usually made two days prior to the first class.
reFUnD POliCy:
For a full refund, request for withdrawal must be received at least 1 day prior to the first class.
A full refund will be issued if BGCA can-cels a program.
If a participant withdraws after the first class, they will be refunded the pro-rated cost of the program.
Withdrawing after the second or third class, the participant will be refunded the pro-rated cost of the program minus a $5 administrative fee.
No refunds for withdrawals after the lesser of the 4th class or 50% of the course has been completed.
Do you have an IDEA for a program that you would like to see offered at Burnside Gorge Community Centre? Contact Van-essa Normore, Community Recreation Co-ordinator at 250-388-5251 ext 225.
loCation and
FaCilitiesThe Burnside Gorge Community Centre is located just outside downtown Victoria at 471 Cecelia Road, between Burnside Road East and Gorge Road East. Outdoor public facilities include the Cecelia Ravine Park, Sport Court and Bike Skills Park, adjacent to the Centre.
The Community Centre is readily acces-sible by public transit: buses #8, 11, 21 and 22 routes on Gorge Rd East, Jutland Rd and Burnside Rd East, run parallel or border Cecelia Road. It is also easily acces-sible by the Galloping Goose Trail, which is adjacent to the Centre.
untitled image by Steven Johnson & Courtney Horwitz, some rights reserved; Flickr
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PreSCHOOl
Burnside Gorge Licensed Preschool (3.5 – 5 yrs)The focus is on kindergarten readiness by helping children learn the skills
to make a smooth transition. Our program encourages children to develop personal independence, make creative choices and respect each other. Our preschool includes areas for: circle time, group play, learning stations and arts and crafts. Children must be toilet trained and be at least 3.5 yrs old by September of the year they enrol. Call 250-388-5251 for availability and prices.
T, W, Th Sept 6 – Dec 15 9:00am – 12:00pm
2 days $1203 days $180
*Please note: Class dates follow the Tillicum Elementary School calendar. Closed Stat Holidays, Spring Break, and Pro-D days.
CHilDren
Hip Hop (7-13 yrs)Dance, Dance, Dance to powerful and energetic beats! Your child will learn
a variety of dance combinations that focus on this strong and rhythmic move-ment style. Be prepared for an uplifting and inspiring experience that will build confidence, memorization skills and creativity! Perfect for beginners and experienced dancers.
52788 W Sep 21 – Oct 26 4:30pm – 5:30pm 6/$54
PLAY! Dream CO Circus Skills (8-13 yrs)Circus skills are an excellent way to build confidence, improve dexterity,
increase spatial awareness and are a fun form of physical fitness. During the 6 week Circus Skills Program, we will cover Cirque de Soleil style circus arts like poi, hula hoop, staff and contact staff, juggling and more.
52900 M Oct 17 – Nov 28* 4pm – 5pm 6/$60 *No class Oct 31
Sportball Parent & Child Multi-Sport (16 - 24 months)This program is a perfect introduction to Sportball. Children and parents par-
ticipate in sports, creative games, songs, rhymes, stories, bubble time and more! Although these programs focus on exploration, children will be introduced to a different sport each week. Parents are encouraged to participate with their child and to challenge them according to their skill level. Parent participation required.
52696 Su Sep 11 - Oct 23* 9:45am – 10:30am 6/$84 *No class Oct 9
52916 Su Oct 30 – Dec 11* 9:45am – 10:30am 6/$84 *No class Nov 13
Sportball - Multi-Sport Coach & Children (3-5 years)Refine, rehearse, repeat. Multi-Sport classes are the heart of the Sport-
ball programming. Coaches focus on the basic skills common to all sports, like balance, coordination, stamina, and timing, in a fun, supportive, non-competitive setting that emphasizes teamwork. Each class focuses on one of 8 different popular sports: hockey, soccer, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, and tennis.
52917 Su Sep 11 - Oct 23* 10:30am – 11:30am 6/$84 *No class Oct 9
52918 Su Oct 30 – Dec 11* 10:30am – 11:30am 6/$84 *No class Nov 13
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Blossoming Tree Art Activity - BGCA Preschool, March 2016
Active Living Active Community
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Theatre Birthday Parties (5-12 yrs)
For you and 10 of your closest pals!
Theatre rental with a movie of your choice for 90 minutes, followed by Education Centre use for 60 minutes. A total time of 2.5 hours! Parents are welcome to decorate with their own theme. Kitchen access available and ta-bles and chairs included. FMI: contact Kimberly McDermott at [email protected] or call 250-388-5251.
Sat or Sun 1pm – 6pm 1/$145
aDUltS
artS – Creative anD PerFOrminG
Guitar for BeginnersLearn to play guitar in a supportive group class environment. Instructor
Alberto Ubach (who studied with Andres Segovia) will share with you his knowledge and passion for the guitar. The course will cover reading music (both standard music notation and TAB), basic chords, and single string play-ing and tuning methods. Learn how to play simple songs while having fun. An instruction book will be available for purchase at the first class for $10. Participants must bring their own guitar.
52772 Th Sept 29 – Nov 17 7pm – 8pm 8/$80
Magic with WatercoloursCreate your own masterpiece with watercolours! Artist and instructor
Sayukta will share different styles of painting and drawing as you learn how to create your own unique works of art. Learn to paint in a relaxed, fun en-vironment. No experience required, first time painters encouraged. Supply list will be provided at the first class.
52796 Tu Sep 20 7pm – 8pm Free Trial Class52795 Tu Sept 27 – Nov 1 7pm – 8pm 6/$60
HealtH anD WellneSS
Essential Oils for Beautiful SkinTurn back the clock on aging skin using the natural benefits of essential
oils. As we age our skin starts to show the effects of toxins that accumulate in our bodies over the years. Learn how to use 5 carrier oils and 11 essential oils to keep your skin looking radiant and beautiful. You will leave this workshop with two preparations specific to your skin type. All supplies included.
52921 Sa Oct 1 9:30am – 12:30pm 1/$35
Genetic HealthLearn the keys to unlocking your genetic health through nutrition and the
nervous system in this fascinating workshop. Drs. Jennifer and Jeff Gratton provide a thorough explanation on how your genetic predisposition(s) does not have to govern your health outcome. Learn how to improve metabolism, enhance longevity and decrease pain. *Suggested donation of $10 with pro-ceeds supporting Burnside Gorge family programs.
52952 W Sep 28 7pm – 8:30pm 1/$10
Health through the AgesCommon health complaints and helpful tips from infants to adults. Drs.
Jennifer and Jeff Gratton will review some common health complaints and provide medical insight into how to assess the root cause of disease and focus on a preventative approach. They will offer helpful tips to provide your family with natural and safe treatments. *Suggested donation of $10 with proceeds supporting Burnside Gorge family programs.
Topics include:
• Early Development of the Gastro-Intestinal Tract and the Immune System
• Kindergarten Stomach Pain
• Backpack & Desk Ergonomics
• Food-Immune System Connection
• Seasonal/Food Allergies
• Puberty-Hormonal Imbalances & Mood Changes
• Mental Health
• Adrenal Fatigue
• Pain Management
52951 W Oct 19 7pm – 8:30pm 1/$10
the PlastiC Brain – series oF 4 WorkshoPs
Research in the past few years has turned upside down earlier views of how our amazing brains operate. Some of the most important events of everyday life - forming habits, feeling pain, recovering from a stroke and dealing with stress and anxiety - the “plastic brain” has a story to tell that we don’t want to miss. Register for one or all four workshops.
(Un) Healthy Habits and Brain Plasticity Learn what science says about willpower, brainpower and practice.
Does competitive plasticity get in the way of breaking or making habits? Can “rapid unlearning techniques” work for you? How long does it re-ally take to break habits? Where do you fit on the forgetting curve? Join us to find out.
52926 M Oct 17 6:30pm – 8:30pm 1/$20
Your Brain on Pain We look at topics such as: how pain changes the plastic brain, what
research says about redefining pain, the surprising causes and effects of pain, how the brain gets “hijacked”, when it IS all in your head, un-usual techniques employed to counter pain, and more.
53297 M Oct 24 6:30pm – 8:30pm 1/$20
The Plastic Brain and Stroke Recovery Join us to consider these powerful ideas (and more): What is the
plastic brain’s way of healing? What are the recovery curves? How does having a cup of tea with a friend help? Learn how music, visualization and other therapies aid recovery.
52939 M Oct 31 2pm – 4pm 1/$20
Stress, Anxiety & Distractedness (SAD) - the Battle The SAD three have been labelled: “the nasties”. Don’t despair.
Knowledge is power. Research suggests brain plasticity is your ally. Harness diet changes plus a huge array of therapies. Selective, smart learning can be called on - for instance, knowing how velcro and teflon thoughts operate. Join us to find out.
52948 M Nov 14 6:30pm – 8:30pm 1/$20
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yOGa
Chair Yoga In this gentle, restorative class you will have the option of practicing yoga
poses in either a chair or using a mat. Chair yoga is ideal for anyone with physical or mobility challenges (diabetes, arthritis, etc.) or anyone wanting a slower-paced yoga practice. Even if you’re a regular in yoga class, chair yoga routines are a great way to stretch and flex while working at your desk or dur-ing a lunch break. Together we will learn how to use our breath to increase flexibility and strength while decreasing tension and stress.
52906 F Sep 9 11:15am – 12pm Free52776 F Sep 16 – Nov 4 11:15pm – 12:15pm 8/$80
Flow Yoga Flow yoga is a practice in which the postures are linked with the breath in
a flowing sequence, one posture gracefully flowing into the other. Practiced mindfully and with attention to alignment, this practice calms the mind, in-creases flexibility, strength and balance. Cedar Sorensen
52797 M Sep 12 – Oct 31* 5:15pm – 6:15pm 7/$70 *No class Oct 10
learn FOr liFe
Egyptian Link Bracelet Just in time for Christmas gift giving! Learn to create an exotic Egyptian
Link bracelet or anklet for yourself or a friend. All supplies included.
52780 Sa Oct 22 12pm – 2pm 1/$40
Wire Wrapped Pendants Ever wanted to create your own unique jewelery? Learn how to create a beau-
tiful wrapped pendant using bead wire and seed beads. Your creation can be worn alone or on a chain, or you can create pendants for earrings. All supplies included.
52806 Sa Oct 22 9:30am – 11:30am 1/$40
Spanish Language for BeginnersAn introduction to the basics. Learn grammar, pronunciation, reading and
writing, as well as common idioms and expressions. Cultural traditions and context from Latin America are taught. Students will be able to use what they have learned to travel in Spanish-speaking countries and have FUN learning Spanish this way! Anamaria Medina
Want to open the door to building Financial Confidence? Come explore these topics with us in 4 fun and infor-mative sessions:
1. Understanding your Relationship with money2. Credit & Debt3. Understanding your Credit Report4. Create a Spending & Savings Plan
This workshop is offered free of charge by the Victoria Family Self-Sufficiency Program at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre. It is open to anyone interested and able to commit to attending all four sessions.
Please call The Family Self-Sufficiency Program to register: 250-388-5251
T Sept 6 – 27 6pm-8pm 4/free – registration required
Yoga for Anxiety Looking for ways to reduce your stress and help manage your anxiety?
Nourish yourself with this gentle yoga class that will blend asana practice, pranayama (breath practice), meditation and inquiry. This progessive series will help you to explore and understand your anziety on a deeper level, leav-ing you with a variety of hands-on practices. Led by Meredith Withers, Reg-istered Clinical Counsellor.
52811 W Sep 21 – Oct 19 7:15pm- 8:30pm 5/$5052812 W Oct 26 – Nov 23 7:15pm- 8:30pm 5/$50
Groove BREAK OUT OF THE FITNESS BOX! Groove movements are purpose
and music-driven and are designed to build strength, cardio and flexibility. Learn easy and simple moves to different dance styles including Jazz, Latin, Contemporary, Swing, African, Hip Hop and many more. This is a multi-level class, no experience necessary, perfect for any age. If you can move, you can GROOVE. Melanie Langman
52785 M Sep 12 – Oct 31* 6:30pm – 7:30pm 7/$70 *No class Oct 10
Zumba Join us for one of the fastest growing Latin dance-inspired fitness crazes
across the world! People of all ages are falling in love with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves and body-sculpting benefits. Come dance to the rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Mambo and other Latin beats. This is a fitness class you will not want to miss!
52911 W Sep 14 6pm – 7pm Free52807 W Sep 21 – Oct 26 6pm – 7pm 6/$48
Zumba Gold and YogaAlways wanted to Zumba but thought it might be too much for you?
This class combines gentle Zumba Gold dance and fitness moves with yoga stretches, breathing exercises and deep relaxation. It is ideal for for begin-ners, active older adults and other participants who may need program mod-ifications.
52958 Tu Sep 13 5:30pm – 6:30pm Free59956 Tu Sep 20 –Oct 25 5:30pm – 6:30pm 6/$48
Active Living Active Community
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BGCN
BGCN
BGCA Seniors' Lunch 'n Learn - Swan Lake out trip activity
ALSO ON-SITE : X-RAY • LAB • PHARMACY • PHYSIO
101 Burnside Rd. West ( between Tillicum and Harriet )
Mon. to Fri. 7:30am to 9:00pmSat.,Sun.& Hol.9:00am to 6:00pm
EXTENDED HOURS
www.burnsideclinic.ca
BGCN
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aDUltS 50+
Seniors Lunch and LearnSocialize with other seniors in the community while enjoying a delicious
and nutritious home made lunch. This program features a mix of guest speak-ers, social activities and theme activities during the holiday seasons. Lunch served 12pm - 1pm, Presentations 1pm - 2pm. Call 250.388.5251 for more information.
Strength, Conditioning and Balance for 60+The first step is the most important! This well rounded program will focus
on activities to improve strength, balance, mobility and cardiovascular fitness, A certified BCRPA instructor will use light weights, resistance bands, fitness props and a fun selection of agility games to improve overall fitness. Have fun, make new friends and feel good about yourself. All levels of ability welcome.
52944 F Sept 9 10am – 11am Free Trial Class52940 F Sept 16 – Oct 14 10am – 11am 5/$3052941 F Oct 21 – Nov 25* 10am – 11am 5/$30 *No class Nov 11
An update from your Community Resource Officersby Cst Kathi Brown and Cst Allison Johnson
Did you know that the Vicpd offers a bike registry program? Bike theft is one of the most common property crimes in our community.
It is frustrating for riders who often stand to lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars’ worth of their property. And, in communities as bike-friendly as Victoria and Esquimalt, the theft of someone’s bike is often the theft of that person’s prime mode of transportation.
That’s why we launched the new VicPD Bike Registry, to help combat bike theft in the capital region – and why hundreds of bikes have been registered since the registry was launched in July 2015.
The VicPD Bike Registry helps officers reunite found or seized bikes with their rightful owners. For example, from January to June 2015, we received 335 reports of stolen bikes and have, so far, returned 120 of them to their rightful owners. We’ve also found 180 bikes that were not reported missing to us. Of these, we’ve been able to return about a quarter of them.
HOW tO reGiSter yOUr Bike
• Registering your bike takes a couple of minutes and must be done in person.
• Simply visit the Vicpd.ca website and download and fill out the form with your contact information, bike serial number and description.
• Fill out the form at community events or at VicPD Headquarters at 850 Caledonia Ave or the Esquimalt Public Safety Building.
• Once your bike is registered, officers will be able to gather all the par-ticulars of your bike when we recover it, and get it back to you.
By registering your bike, you also make it much easier for officers to estab-lish that it is stolen when checking a person riding it without your permission. This will help streamline the process and will help us get your bike back to you so you can get riding again.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
Own Your BlockVictoria Together Against Graffiti (VTAG) has launched a new initiative in
partnership with TELUS. Paint-out kits are now available and commu-nity members are invited to “Own the Block” by picking up a kit and painting out the BC Hydro poles in their neighbourhood with the appropriate colour pallet.
The kits themselves contain 2 quart size cans of paint, gloves, stir stick, scraper, opener, and a 3.5 inch brush. They are much easier and lighter to carry than your standard gallon bucket, and the goal is to simply paint over a tag on a telephone pole in the same colour as the pole itself:
• Green for pressure treated poles
• Beige for newer non pressure treated poles
• Dark Brown for older creosote poles
• Gray for concrete poles
If you are interested in participating in this program and Owning Your Block, please contact Rachel O’Neill at the Burnside Gorge Commu-nity Association, 250-388-5251.
Burnside Gorge Community News: September-October 2016
Burnside Gorge Community Centre Room Rentals
For meetings, conferences, parties and family gatherings, we have a wide variety of rooms available to suit your needs. We offer wireless internet, in-house or order-in catering services, and rental equipment, all at afford-able prices. Activity Centre: max 120 guests Board Room: max 8 guests$65/hr $240/half day $35/hr $110/half day $400/full day $180/full day
Education Centre: max 40 guests Group Room: max 10 guests$55/hr $200/half day $35/hr $140/half day $300/full day $220/full day
Gymnasium: max 150 guests$35/hr $130/half day $250/full day For more information, or to make a booking, call 250.388.5251 ext.224.
Community Corner Free Legal Clinic
Are you faced with an issue that may require the services of a lawyer? Do you have questions
that you would like to ask a lawyer?The Burnside Gorge Community Centre hosts a
free legal clinic every Tuesday between 2-3pm. All legal questions welcome.
15 minute appointments are available by calling the front desk at 250-388-5251.
Tuesdays, 2-3pm Burnside Gorge Community Centre,
471 Cecelia Road
What's happening in the Burnside Gorge Neighbourhood?
Are you interested in land use issues in the Burnside Gorge community? Would you like
to be notified of upcoming Community Meetings? Join the Burnside Gorge Land Use Mailing List. For more information email [email protected].
Smile Cards support BGCA Youth Programs
We are participating in the Smile Cards pro-gram with Thrifty Foods and all the proceeds
will support our Youth Centre programming. Just load up a Smile Card and then shop as you nor-mally would. Thrifty Foods will donate 5% of the funds loaded onto your card to BGCA. If you shop at Thrifty Food this is a great way to support good programs!
Cards are available for pick up at the Commu-nity Centre, just call the Centre at 250-388-5251 and support BGCA today.
Nothin’ But Swing
Dates: every Saturday night Location: Centennial United Church
- 612 David St - Time: 8pm – 11:30pm
Admission: $5-$8
Nothin’ But Swing (NBS) is brought to you by the Swing Dance Association of Victoria!
NBS is our weekly swing dance on Saturday night. Doors open at 7:30pm. Regular drop-in les-son from 8pm – 8:45pm and then we dance the night away until 11:30pm!
Student Admission (with ID) – $5 Member Ad-mission (with ID) – $7 General Admission – $8. FMI: http://swingvictoria.net/ or email: [email protected]
Greek Fest
Weekend 1: August 28-30Weekend 2: September 4-7
Time: 11am-10pm Location: 4648 Elk Lake Drive
Come be Greek for a day! Join us for two week-ends of food and fun. We’re located just in front
of Commonwealth Place. FMI: http://greekfest.ca/
Eventide Music Series
September 1 – last night! Time: 5pm
Centennial Square, Douglas St at Pandora Ave
Admission: free Pretty Good Not Bad: A Night of Electronic,
Hip Hop, R&B featuring Witch Prophet, Grossbuster,
Monolithium, Cathedral Bloom
CFUV 101.9 FM, City of Victoria and Downtown Victoria Business Association bring you the
Eventide Music Series, a free, all-ages, accessible, outdoor, multi-week series of musical performanc-es.
Eventide was developed as a partnership effort to animate Centennial Square and to support the local, emerging and diverse music scene in Victo-ria, BC. More information is available at:
• https://eventidevictoria.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/ eventidemusicseries
The Schoolhouse Market
Saturday, September 03 – last day! Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
The Schoolhouse Market is a monthly market at the beautiful and historic Craigflower School-
house in Victoria, BC. We have a variety of vendors - craft, artisan, food and more!
Men’s Health Day
Date: Saturday, September 10Time: 9:30am-3pm
Location: Tillicum Shopping Centre - 3170 Tillicum Road
This annual education fair which highlights is-sues related to all aspects of men’s health.
Through free health assessments, consultations, and educational materials, men are encouraged to implement positive lifestyle choices for themselves and to seek early and appropriate treatment for disease and injury.
The key component of the event is the free PSA screening for prostate cancer.
This is a FREE health fair, no appointments or referrals are needed.
Movie Night at the Market
Location: Victoria Public Market, The Hudson building – 1701 Douglas st
Date: Wednesday, September 28Movie time: 7pm
Admission: by donation
Join us for Movie Night at the Market! This month we will be playing Disney’s The Jungle
Book, directed by Jon Favreau. Admission pro-ceeds will benefit the BC SPCA Victoria Branch. Our regular market chairs will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own camping chair, fold up chair, inflatable air hammock, etc... whatever you feel comfy in!
FMI: http://victoriapublicmarket.com/
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary: Creepy Crawlies
Location: 3873 Swan Lake Rd Date: Sunday, October 30
Time: 12 to 3 pm – drop in anytimeAdmission: by donation
They creep, they crawl, and may even give you the willies! Meet a variety of 6 legged, 8 legged
and even no legged creatures and find out about their amazing adaptations. You might even shake hands with Rosebud the Tarantula!
