Seniors’ Wellness September 2018 Van Excursions

SEPTEMBER 2018 5th – Wednesday – Blenkinsop Valley Adventure Golf – MINI GOLF -*Re-Book* Putt your way through castles and mill houses, as well as through unique twists and turns on our winding greens. No matter your age, Blenkinsop Valley Adventure Golf is sure to be a fun activity for the whole family. *No golfing […]

Annual General Meeting September 27th

Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Service Society 4:00 pm Thursday, September 27, 2018 Community Gospel Church 147 Vesuvius Bay Road   AGM agenda includes reports from the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director and election of Directors. All residents of the Southern Gulf Islands are welcome to attend.  Only paid members may vote.  Annual membership […]

Sad News

The Board would like to acknowledge and express its regret at the sad and unexpected news of Jordan Lessick’s sudden death.  Jordan has long been an important member of the SSICS family, serving in many areas and contributing in many ways.  He was well-loved by clients and fellow staff members and he will definitely be […]

Seniors’ Wellness Excursions – July 2018

5th – Thursday Blue Grouse Winery in Cowichan Valley – Tasting and Tour $10 each Blue Grouse Estate is comprised of 65 acres tucked away on a sunny Vancouver Island slope in the Cowichan Valley, named from a Salishan First Nations word meaning “the warm land”. 11th – Wednesday Gabriel’s Café in Nanaimo They are […]

Seniors’ Wellness Excursions – June 2018

JUNE 2018 7th – Thursday Uptown Shopping Victoria Lunch at Sizzling Tandoor North Indian Cuisine served with a smile. This outdoor mall has it all from Walmart to Rogers Chocolates plus so much more! 13th – Wednesday Matix Farm Adrienne’s Tea Garden for Lunch With a sit or walk at Isle View Beach Enjoy our […]

Fentanyl Crisis – Community Events

  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! FENTANYL CRISIS COMMUNITY EVENT AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TUESDAY, MAY 29 2018    5:00 PM – 7:00 PM AT THE CORE INN THURSDAY, MAY 31 2018         11:00AM – 1:00PM Come and join us for an interactive gathering to share and listen with your community members. How have opioids […]

Seniors’ Wellness Excursions – May, 2018

3rd – Thursday Duncan Shopping and Lunch at the Garage 9th – Wednesday Ogden Seawall walk and Lunch at Ogden Point Café This is a “walking” trip but those that wish to just sit in the café can do so 14th – Monday Chinatown/ValueVillage and Lunch at The Swan Pub Come try out the pubs […]

16th Annual Golf tournament

  Choices and Friends day programs are raising funds to provide recreational activities for adults with special needs living on Salt spring Island. 9 Hole Texas Scramble at the SSI Golf and Country Club. Novice and expert players welcome.

Salt Spring Commons One Step Closer

The Salt Spring Commons housing project by Salt Spring Island Community Services (SSICS) is poised shovel ready with the approval of the development permit by the Local Trust Committee last week. With approval for town water hookups years ago, the project hurdles one of the major obstacles of present day affordable housing developments. “We’re very […]

New Youth Council Takes Lead on Annual Youth Week Celebration

 Community partners across Salt Spring Island are, once again, joining to support the youth of Salt Spring Island during the 24rd Annual BC Youth Week, running May 1 – 7. Salt Spring Community Services with the Core Inn, along with PARC and the Rainbow Road Pool and the Salt Spring Island Library are joining to […]