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ACTIVITIES
Pickleball at SSAC
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EVENTS
April 7 – Bus Trip
Gibsons Playhouse for the play “The Dissociates” after lunch at the Blackfish Pub.
April 11 – Free Hearing Aid Cleaning
Anchor Hearing provides hearing aid cleaning at the lounge.
April 15 – Bus Trip
Museum of Anthropology at UBC and visit to one of the gardens at UBC.
April 16 – Emeritus Professor Talk
Different parts of our brains are active when engaging in art making, be it doodling, collaging, painting, poetry or related pursuits. This leads to new opportunities for learning and healing. Dr. Shauna Butterwick shares research on how art-making leads to healing/learning and shares stories of her experiences as an educator working in community and formal educational institutions. Admission is free. Donations to our food program appreciated. No preregistration necessary, but seating is limited so arrive early. Starts at 2pm in the Lunch Room.
April 19 – Bunny Hop Dance
Come and enjoy music and dancing with Spindrift Street – Garth Bowen on mandolin, fiddle and vocals, Randy Shepherd on bass and vocals, and Charlie Veaudry on guitar and vocals. They’ll be playing 3 sets of music that will surely have us hoppin’. Tickets $15 in advance at the SSAC front desk or at A Little Brit of Heaven or $20 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm, music and dancing from 7-10pm. Beer, wine, cider bar.
April 17 – Friendship Tea
Join us this month for treats and good company. Friendship Tea is held every month on the third Thursday from 2 to 4 pm. It’s free!
May 3 – Basic/Beginners Line Dance Workshop
A workshop for those who have no line dancing experience. Led by Jay Alexov, 2:00-4:00pm. Tickets $10 available in advance at the front desk, at the door or at A Little Brit of Heaven.
If there is an activity you would like to attend, but is not on our schedule, please reach out and talk to Gill, SSAC Manager. Please note that weekend activities are subject to change.
LATEST STORIES
2025 AGM
With new board members sworn in, we are looking forward to a wonderful year to make the Centre the best it can be to serve the needs of our members.
Memory Café Update
Brain, Body & Balance exercise sessions help improve brain-body connections, balance, coordination, and mobility through simple, fun movements.
Fun Dances at SSAC
We had a great time at the St. Patrick’s Day Dance with many thanks to The Shamrockers for their wonderful selection of Irish music.
April Volunteer of the Month
Kati Dawson is our Volunteer of the Month for April. Thank you Kati from all of us at SSAC!
Sechelt Margarita: Frozen and Shaken
Like some sort of Sechelt Margarita, we were frozen and shaken in the month of February.
Election Coming, Candidates Wanted
Elections will be held for vacancies on the board of directors at this year's AGM on Wednesday, March 12.
March Volunteer of the Month
Barb Christie is our Volunteer of the Month for March. Thank you Barb from all of us at SSAC!
Memory Café
Memory Café is a program designed to provide a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment for individuals living with early dementia and their care partners.
A Shining Star in Sechelt
Our membership continues to grow. Thanks to all of our staff and volunteers who work so hard to make us so successful and attractive to new members.
SSAC Endowment Fund
In order to achieve sustainable financial stability, we have established a SSAC Endowment Fund that will generate revenue from interest accrued each year. This fund is to be administered by the Sunshine Coast Foundation.
Affordable Lunch Program
The aim of the Affordable Lunch donation program is to avoid increases in the price of our entrées, and keep it fixed currently at either $10 or $12. Every member deserves a great affordable meal in the wonderful environment of the Centre.
General Revenue Donations
Gifts to general revenue are particularly vital to enable us to deal with large, unexpected costs. You can donate to us at the front desk by cash, cheque, credit or debit card. You can also download and print the form and mail it to the Centre with your cheque.
SSAC Endowment Fund
In order to achieve sustainable financial stability, we have established a SSAC Endowment Fund that will generate revenue from interest accrued each year. This fund is to be administered by the Sunshine Coast Foundation.
Affordable Lunch Program
The aim of the Affordable Lunch donation program is to avoid increases in the price of our entrées, and keep it fixed currently at either $10 or $12. Every member deserves a great affordable meal in the wonderful environment of the Centre.
General Revenue Donations
Gifts to general revenue are particularly vital to enable us to deal with large, unexpected costs. You can donate to us at the front desk by cash, cheque, credit or debit card. You can also download and print the form and mail it to the Centre with your cheque.
Donate to the SSAC Endowment Fund today!
Scan the QR code using your mobile phone’s camera to connect with the donation page at Sunshine Coast Foundation’s website. You can also click on the image to open the page on your browser.
Acknowledgement of Donors
When you gift to us you will be asked if you wish to be acknowledged or be anonymous. The names of those that we are permitted to acknowledge will be honoured as Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum donors.
SSAC Food Service
Emily is delighted to serve our members delicious home-cooked meals.
Frozen Entrées
One of the most beloved of programs offered at SSAC is about food!
Seashell Echo
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