Feb
14
Wed
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb 14 all-day
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
 
What random act of kindness can you do today and moving forward? Kindness can be a simple gesture towards another person or more thought out for your community.
 
  • Hold the door open for someone
  • Smile at someone as you pass each other on the sidewalk
  • Pay for the coffee for the person in line behind you
  • Donate blood
  • Become an organ donor
  • Tell someone you noticed when they did something nice for you or someone else
  • Bake cookies to share with others
  • Donate to a local charity
  • Volunteer
  • Give someone a compliment
 
What would you add to this list?
 
#RandomActsOfKindness #MakeKindnessTheNorm #Neighbourly #KindnessMatters #SupportYourCommunity #BeKind #BuildConnections #JamesBayYYJ 
Photo by Jessica Da Rosa
Photo ID: a hand holding a Queen Anne’s Lace flower against a light coloured sky with a mountainous landscape in the background. 
Feb
15
Thu
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb 15 all-day
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
 
What random act of kindness can you do today and moving forward? Kindness can be a simple gesture towards another person or more thought out for your community.
 
  • Hold the door open for someone
  • Smile at someone as you pass each other on the sidewalk
  • Pay for the coffee for the person in line behind you
  • Donate blood
  • Become an organ donor
  • Tell someone you noticed when they did something nice for you or someone else
  • Bake cookies to share with others
  • Donate to a local charity
  • Volunteer
  • Give someone a compliment
 
What would you add to this list?
 
#RandomActsOfKindness #MakeKindnessTheNorm #Neighbourly #KindnessMatters #SupportYourCommunity #BeKind #BuildConnections #JamesBayYYJ 
Photo by Jessica Da Rosa
Photo ID: a hand holding a Queen Anne’s Lace flower against a light coloured sky with a mountainous landscape in the background. 
Feb
16
Fri
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb 16 all-day
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
 
What random act of kindness can you do today and moving forward? Kindness can be a simple gesture towards another person or more thought out for your community.
 
  • Hold the door open for someone
  • Smile at someone as you pass each other on the sidewalk
  • Pay for the coffee for the person in line behind you
  • Donate blood
  • Become an organ donor
  • Tell someone you noticed when they did something nice for you or someone else
  • Bake cookies to share with others
  • Donate to a local charity
  • Volunteer
  • Give someone a compliment
 
What would you add to this list?
 
#RandomActsOfKindness #MakeKindnessTheNorm #Neighbourly #KindnessMatters #SupportYourCommunity #BeKind #BuildConnections #JamesBayYYJ 
Photo by Jessica Da Rosa
Photo ID: a hand holding a Queen Anne’s Lace flower against a light coloured sky with a mountainous landscape in the background. 
Feb
17
Sat
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb 17 all-day
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop
 
What random act of kindness can you do today and moving forward? Kindness can be a simple gesture towards another person or more thought out for your community.
 
  • Hold the door open for someone
  • Smile at someone as you pass each other on the sidewalk
  • Pay for the coffee for the person in line behind you
  • Donate blood
  • Become an organ donor
  • Tell someone you noticed when they did something nice for you or someone else
  • Bake cookies to share with others
  • Donate to a local charity
  • Volunteer
  • Give someone a compliment
 
What would you add to this list?
 
#RandomActsOfKindness #MakeKindnessTheNorm #Neighbourly #KindnessMatters #SupportYourCommunity #BeKind #BuildConnections #JamesBayYYJ 
Photo by Jessica Da Rosa
Photo ID: a hand holding a Queen Anne’s Lace flower against a light coloured sky with a mountainous landscape in the background. 
Mar
29
Fri
Closed for Good Friday
Mar 29 all-day

Our facility at 547 Michigan St will be closed on Friday, March 29th for the Easter statutory holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Apr
1
Mon
Closed for Easter Monday
Apr 1 all-day

Our facility at 547 Michigan St will be closed on Monday, April 1st for Easter. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Jun
20
Thu
Annual General Meeting
Jun 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

James Bay Health & Community Services Society (James Bay Community Project) invites you to its Annual General Meeting:

When: Thursday June 20, 2024 – 5:00 p.m.

Where: James Bay Community Project

Address: 547 Michigan Street – Boardroom

RSVP: email askus@jbcp.bc.ca or phone 250-388-7844, Ext. 0

Guest Speaker: Victoria City Councillor Chris Coleman as Acting Mayor in Mayor Alto’s stead.

All are invited to attend our in-person AGM. Refreshments served.

During the event, we will be presenting our annual reports and recognizing the contributions of our staff and volunteers.

We look forward to seeing you!

Jul
1
Mon
Closed for Canada Day
Jul 1 all-day

We will be closed on Monday, July 1st for the Canada Day statutory holiday.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 2nd.


Public Service Announcement: 

Due to Canada Day festivities on the Legislature grounds, there will be some temporary closures to roads (affecting both vehicle traffic and bike lanes) as well as parking restrictions in the area. Full details can be found here: Canada Day Notification Letter

Should you have any questions prior to this event, please contact Rifflandia Entertainment Company (REC) at info@rifflandia.com. Questions of an urgent nature that need addressing during the event can be directed to the REC Neighbourhood Liaison at 250-858-2189.

FMI: https://www.canadadayvictoria.ca/faqs-2024

Jul
22
Mon
[Off-site] Canadian Blood Services – Blood Drive
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:45 pm

Summer often sees a drop in blood donations due to people going away on vacation but the need for blood is constant for those facing cancer treatment, surgery, accidents and many other situations that require blood products.

On Monday, July 22, the Canadian Blood Services is hosting a blood drive at the Victoria Conference Centre – just a hop, skip and a jump away from the James Bay neighbourhood!

There’s currently 30+ appointments open for this Monday – but feel free to book any time that works for you.

Plus, anyone who just books an appointment during the month of July will be eligible for a $10 voucher to Baan Thai!

Booking ahead is ideal but same-day appointments will be accommodated to the best of their ability.

Appointments can be booked:
online at blood.ca – https://www.blood.ca/en
by downloading the GiveBlood app
or by calling their toll-free number 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283)

Canadian Blood Services Blood Drive

When: Monday, July 22, 2024
Hours: 10:00am to 4:45pm
Location: Victoria Conference Centre
Address: 720 Douglas Street
Internal location: Carson Hall

#ItsInYouToGive #CanadianBloodServices #BloodDonorHero #DonatingBloodSavesLives #BloodDonationMatters #JamesBayYYY #VictoriaBC

Jul
24
Wed
International Self-Care Day
Jul 24 all-day

Positive thinking and mental health concept with people portraits. Open heads with happy and creative thoughts, rainbow and hearts. Illustration of positive mental health.

July 24th is International Self-Care Day! This is a great opportunity to adopt new habits for your personal, long-term maintenance.

Self-care looks different for everyone. It’s about taking deliberate action for your mental, emotional and physical health. Check out some examples on our blog: https://jbcp.bc.ca/july-24-international-self-care-day/