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ACTIVITIES
September 19 – Friendship Tea
Thanks to Sharon Blanchette and her team, the Friendship Tea is held every month on the third Thursday from 2 to 4 pm. Lots of fun and the price is amazing. It’s free!
September 20 – Free Hearing Aid Cleaning
Anchor Hearing provides hearing aid cleaning at the SSAC lounge.
September 21 – Spindrift Street
The next dance is with a Sunshine Coast favourite – Spindrift Street! Randy Shepherd on vocals and bass, Garth Bowen on vocals, mandolin and fiddle, Charlie Veaudry on vocals and guitar. It brings them “great pleasure to play at such a fantastic venue for a group of wonderful people who love to dance”. This will be a Haight-Ashbury Themed Dance so feel free to wear your hippie clothing; there will be a prize for the best costume. Doors open at 6:30 pm, band starts at 7:00 – tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Beer, wine and cider bar will be open.
Free Legal Aid Clinic
Lawyer Robert Hart provides FREE weekly 30-minute legal aid consultations every Thursday at noon (not criminal matters). Book your appointment at the front desk.
September 27 – Advance Care Planning Workshop
An accident or medical crisis can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. In this workshop, presenters from Sunshine Coast Hospice will introduce you to the Sunshine Coast Green Sleeve and explore the steps involved in making an advance care plan. Limited seating – sign up for this free workshop at the front desk or call 604-885-3513.
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
Reaching Out
The Sunshine Coast has a critical shortage of accessible transportation and that many individuals are “shut-ins” either from a lack of resources or dependence on others. We at the SSAC have a plan to be of help.
Your Wonderful Year of Giving
There has been an overwhelming positive response to our donation campaign launched last September. At the time of writing, you have so generously gifted a total of $72,334.26 in the three programs combined.
Groovy Baby!
The Mitch Lazer British Invasion dance was totally far out man! They played so many hip tunes - everyone got their groove on.
Free CPR Training
Forty SSAC volunteers and activity leaders will have the opportunity to take the non-accredited CPR workshop, thanks to a Sunshine Coast Foundation 2024 Responsive Community Grant.
Such A Cool Place!
It has been a very warm summer so far and we are pleased that many members are coming to the SSAC for various activities and to cool down.
Dancing The Night Away
On July 20th, we had Creek Big Band with Lynne Dickson as vocalist back again as many members requested and we were not disappointed.
Making You Even Safer
We are very pleased to announce that we successfully competed for a Sunshine Coast Foundation 2024 Responsive Community Grant.
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 has had nothing to do with exercise, or learning, or even socialization. It has to do with food!
Seashell Echo
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