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ONLINE 50/50
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ACTIVITIES
Pickleball at SSAC
All pickleball participants are required to sign in online using MyActiveCenter. Click here for instructions on how to sign in.
EVENTS
March 5 – Advanced Planning Workshop
Sign up for this free workshop at the SSAC front desk or call 604-885-3513. Everyone is welcome but space is limited, so please register in advance. We will have Green Sleeves for all the attendees but if you already have one please bring it with you.
March 12 – Annual General Meeting
1:30pm, doors open at 1pm
Do your part! Ensure the continuance of good governance. Elections will be held for vacancies on the board of directors.
March 15 – St. Patrick’s Dance
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with The Shamrockers! Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Costume contest, drinks, and lots of fun with the Irish Pub Dance Band.
March 19 – Emeritus Professor Talk
About fish and chips, Dr. Eric Verspoor’s talk highlights new insights into cryptic biodiversity In freshwater fish, and how it evolves. 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.
March 20 – 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!
March 21 – Free Hearing Aid Cleaning
Anchor Hearing provides hearing aid cleaning at the lounge.
March 22 – Basic/Beginners Line Dance Workshop
This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Watch for announcements.
March 29 – Line Dance Workshop & Dance
Led by Jay Alex, Krystyna Wisniewska, and Collene Sand. Doors open at 2pm, lesson stars ar 2:30 and dancing from 3:30 to 5pm. 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
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.
February Volunteer of the Month
Barb Christie is our Volunteer of the Month for February. 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.
January Volunteer of the Month
Derick Pye is our Volunteer of the Month! Thank you Derick for your hard work at SSAC.
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12th where several board positions will be up for election.
The Years Will Just Keep Getting Better
2024 was a prosperous year for the SSAC, and 2025 looks to be equally prosperous!
Emeritus Professor Talks
Following our successful autumn series of lectures, we introduce you to our first four offerings for 2025.
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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