Happy Holidays!
ACTIVITIES
December 4 – Dr. Christine Pawley
An appropriately Christmassy talk discusses Dickens’s storytelling genius in the context of the changing 19th century life. This is the year’s last lecture in our Emeritus Professors Lecture Series. Everyone welcome! Admission is by donation.
December 14 – Family Fun Christmas Concert
Christmas entertainment for the whole family! Join us on December 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Adult + 2 kids under 12 years $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tickets available at the SSAC front desk or at A Little Brit of Heaven. Non-alcoholic mulled wine and hot cider for sale.
December 18 – Holiday Bus Trip
Go on a bus tour to admire all the Christmas Lights around town. The bus leaves SSAC at 6pm and returns at 8pm. Hot apple cider and cookies will be served. $10 to join.
December 20 – Christmas Buffet Lunch
Tickets priced at $25 will go on sale starting December 2nd. Seating will be limited, so get your tickets early. The doors to the Auditorium will open at noon, buffet service starts at 12:30pm.
December 31 – New Year’s Gala
Say goodbye to 2024 and greet the new year with a bang, with the Creek Big Band and Definitely Diva on December 31, 7-10pm in the SSAC Auditorium. Tickets $25 in advance at the SSAC front desk or at A Little Brit of Heaven, $30 at the door. Champagne served at 9pm!
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
We’re Bigger Than Ever
We now have over 1,700 active members. It is wonderful that we can appeal to so many of you with our number and variety of activities and services!
Christmas Closure
The Centre will once again be closing for the Christmas holidays. This allows Emily and Liz, the chefs, and Gill and Pam, the Centre managers to have their well-earned holidays, as will the wonderful volunteers.
Donation Update
The generosity from our members is evident with a continuous stream of funds gifted to the Centre.
Cabaret at the SSAC
On November 16th and 17th, the newly-formed group “The Fundamentals” (comprised of many former “Funtastics, as well as a few welcome new additions) performed for audiences as a fundraiser for the SSAC.
Martini Madness
"Happiness is finding two olives in your martini when you’re hungry.” - Johnny Carson
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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