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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.

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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.

September 2, 2024|

Groovy Baby!

The Mitch Lazer British Invasion dance was totally far out man! They played so many hip tunes - everyone got their groove on.

September 2, 2024|

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.

September 2, 2024|

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.

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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.

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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.

DONATION FORM

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.

LEARN MORE

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.

LEARN MORE

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.

DONATION FORM

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.

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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!

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Seashell Echo

Please click on the button below to view or download the PDF of our current edition.

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PassCards Now Available

SSAC Activity Cards are now available for $6 & $4 activities. Packs of 10 cards are available at the reception desk for $60 and $40 (cash, debit or credit card). Use one ticket, instead of cash, for your activity. No expiry date, non-refundable. Existing passcards will be honoured.

Call for Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers! We need a small team to do a monthly deep-clean on the kitchen. We also need help with event set up and tear down. If you wish to apply to volunteer, please email with the subject line: Volunteer Inquiry. You can also click here to use our online form.

Solar Power Data for August 2024

1.1

Energy Produced (MWh)

$136

Currency Equivalent

13

Trees Planted

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