what ’ s happening 3RD THURSDAY OF each MONTH
Presentations * educational sPeakers demonstrations * Prizes
Sidney Sister Cities Association General Meeting Vancouver Island Regional Library, Sidney, 7 p.m. More information at www.sidneysistercitiesassociation.com
Speakers and discussions on the association’s ongoing projects. tuesday evenings Saanich Peninsula Toastmasters Meeting Vancouver Island Regional Library, Sidney 7:30 p.m. http://1288toastmastersclub.org
Toastmasters has a specific structure that provides a safe forum for speaking while giving encouragement and support. 2nd Thursday of each Month
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Food, fitness & fun for the whole family
Peninsula Newcomers Club Luncheon
FebruAry 18, 2017
Haro’s Restaurant & Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel Pre-booking required and more information at www.peninsulanewcomers.ca
Mary winspear centre, sidney, Bc
Just moved to the Saanich Peninsula? Ladies – come join our club! january 11 Coast Capital Free Swim 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich 250.656.7271 | cwatts@panoramarec.bc.ca
Bring the whole family for a night of active fun. The waterslide and climbing wall will be open for this free everyone welcome swim sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. january 16
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PAT BAY HWY & BEACON AVE.
All proceeds support HeAdWAy VictoriA epilepsy & pArkinson’s centre
Call Lynn Fanelli 250.656.2871 or email fanelli@telus.net
www.headwayvictoria.com
Stories at Fern Street 7:15 p.m. at 1831 Fern St. (Park on Begbie.) 250.477.7044 | www.victoriastorytellers.org
The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories on the third Monday of every month September through June (except December and June when we meet on the second Monday of the month istead). Admission $5; students $3 (includes tea and goodies). january 24 Canadian Federation of University Women Saanich Peninsula Branch Monthly Meeting Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney 7 p.m. www.cfuwsaanichpeninsula.org
The CFUW, Saanich Peninsula invites the community to its monthly meeting to hear a presentation by Dawn Woodruff Thrasher, presenting "Staging Your Home for Selling." Free presentation. january 21 Book Signing Munro's Books, 1108 Government Street 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. www.sheenalott.com
Jessie’s Island, the beloved bestselling children’s classic set in Sidney and the Gulf Islands, celebrates its 25th year in print. Local North Saanich illustrator Sheena Lott and author Sheryl Mcfarlane will be present for a book signing. Cake will be served. All welcome. January 28
Tracks and Traces! (Guided Walk; 5 yrs +) Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) 12:30 to 2 p.m. 250.478.3344 | www.crd.bc.ca/parks
Become a nature super sleuth. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to explore and investigate clues left behind by animals. Meet at the Elk/Beaver Lake Nature Centre off the main parking lot. january 2017 | seasidemagazine.ca 55