Please drop by to learn about Special Olympics BC – Salt Spring Island. We are looking to re-engage volunteers and athletes for sport, health, and leadership programs for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities. Volunteer roles available for weekly sport practices, youth programs, and as administrative leaders. Volunteers of all experience levels and age 16+ […]
Pathways Victoria – South Island Community Services Directory
April 26, 2022 by
A searchable database of Community Services available in the South Island / Victoria region is available through Pathways Victoria-South Island.
Loss Of Emergency Shelter Facility Confirmed
April 22, 2022 by
161 Drake Road is the location of a fast tracked construction project set to provide 28 permanent homes for people facing homelessness on Salt Spring Island. BC Housing says it is committed to ensuring no one ends up on the streets once a supportive housing development is built on Salt Spring, but Rob Grant […]
Family Place Prenatal Education
April 6, 2022 by
For the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Four Consecutive Sundays 12:00- 1:30 p.m. May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2022 With Angela Flegel, International Childbirth Educator and Doula 250-537-9176 or familyplace@ssics.ca to register In person or Zoom to be decided closer to the time All Community Services are free of charge
Backyard Parent-Child Mother Goose
April 6, 2022 by
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers, and children birth to 6 years old to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Join us in the backyard at Family Place for a time of fun together! Snacks served on the playground afterwards. Wednesdays 11:00-1:00 April 20- June 22, 2022 […]
Island Infants Discussion Group
April 6, 2022 by
For Parents and Babies in their First Year Join us for discussions on health related topics with our guest speakers and social time with other new parents. Mondays 11:00 am -1:00 pm April 4- –Perinatal Nutrition- Swati Scott, Dietician/Lactation Consultant on Zoom April 11– – Stroller Walk – Cali Chang, Public Health Nurse, meet […]
Breakfast Dad ‘n Me
April 6, 2022 by
Saturday morning at Family Place 120 Park Drive (Behind All-Saints Anglican Church) 9:00-11:00 am Come for breakfast, play with your kids and meet with other dads. Call us at 250-537-9176 or Contact Family Place All Salt Spring Island Community Services are free
TRIPLE P Positive Parenting Workshop
February 18, 2022 by
FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 2-10 This course provides education in Triple P basics. It helps parents deal with almost any situation that might come up, in ways that are best suited to their own families. (There are further Triple P sessions that are offered after the basic group to look further into parenting challenges) […]
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
January 25, 2022 by
For Families with Children 0-6 yrs. LETS COOK TOGETHER on ZOOM! Healthy meals for you and your family Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Feb. 17- March 24 For Details and Registration familyplace@ssics.ca | 250-537-9176 All Community Services are Free
Mothers Wellness Support Group
January 21, 2022 by
The program is focused on fostering mothers’ wellness by creating resiliency and expanding community connections. Our Agenda Week 1—Welcome and Introduction Week 2—Nutrition Examine challenges surrounding nutrition and the importance of nutrition when recovering from birth Week 3—Exercise Join us for a stroller walk and explore other ways to fit exercise into you day Week […]
