Aug
27
Wed
Coffee Club for 65+
Aug 27 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Capital City Volunteers hosts this weekly social for adults age 65 and older. The Coffee Club is currently full, however, occasionally a space may become available so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Participants must be registered for a JBCP program or service to attend.

Questions?

For more info, please contact:

Joelle Rempel, CCV Outreach Worker

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 310

Email: info@capitalcityvolunteers.org

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/


*Capital City Volunteers (CCV) & James Bay Community Project (JBCP) together are the lead agency for the Victoria Better at Home Program. CCV provides support to low-income seniors 65 years of age & older living independently in the City of Victoria (with the exception of James Bay), who have little or no support from family or friends.

JBCP is part of the Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses which offers a continuum of supports and services to children & youth, individuals, families & seniors across the capital region.

Neighbourhood houses ensure families and residents are able to access programs within their local neighbourhoods or nearby communities. Their programs and services reflect the specific needs of the communities they serve and are offered in accessible neighbourhood locations.

Aug
28
Thu
Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group
Aug 28 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Support and information for people affected by breast cancer.

Cost: by donation. Registration required.

When: every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more info or to register, please contact our Front Desk: 

Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0

Seniors Connections
Aug 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Seniors Social Connections group meets weekly to share a light meal, social time including activities such as a speaker or games.

This group is a support to seniors who may be experiencing health concerns, isolation or depression, and seeks to encourage friendships and connections outside the group meeting times.

Between meetings, members can be telephoned by the facilitator or a program volunteer, if they request a reminder.

* * * * *

Luncheon information

Advance registration required. Schedule subject to change – please get in touch for current schedule info.

Day: Thursdays

Time: 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: Free; sliding scale donations welcome ($0 to $5).

Questions?

To register or for more information, please contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at:

Phone: 250.388.7844 Ext. 318

Email: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca

 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

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Sep
1
Mon
Closed for Labour Day
Sep 1 all-day

Our facility at 547 Michigan St will be closed on Monday, September 1st for the Labour Day statutory holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025.

Sep
3
Wed
Coffee Club for 65+
Sep 3 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Capital City Volunteers hosts this weekly social for adults age 65 and older. The Coffee Club is currently full, however, occasionally a space may become available so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Participants must be registered for a JBCP program or service to attend.

Questions?

For more info, please contact:

Joelle Rempel, CCV Outreach Worker

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 310

Email: info@capitalcityvolunteers.org

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/


*Capital City Volunteers (CCV) & James Bay Community Project (JBCP) together are the lead agency for the Victoria Better at Home Program. CCV provides support to low-income seniors 65 years of age & older living independently in the City of Victoria (with the exception of James Bay), who have little or no support from family or friends.

JBCP is part of the Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses which offers a continuum of supports and services to children & youth, individuals, families & seniors across the capital region.

Neighbourhood houses ensure families and residents are able to access programs within their local neighbourhoods or nearby communities. Their programs and services reflect the specific needs of the communities they serve and are offered in accessible neighbourhood locations.

Sep
4
Thu
Seniors Connections
Sep 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Seniors Social Connections group meets weekly to share a light meal, social time including activities such as a speaker or games.

This group is a support to seniors who may be experiencing health concerns, isolation or depression, and seeks to encourage friendships and connections outside the group meeting times.

Between meetings, members can be telephoned by the facilitator or a program volunteer, if they request a reminder.

* * * * *

Luncheon information

Advance registration required. Schedule subject to change – please get in touch for current schedule info.

Day: Thursdays

Time: 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: Free; sliding scale donations welcome ($0 to $5).

Questions?

To register or for more information, please contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at:

Phone: 250.388.7844 Ext. 318

Email: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca

 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Several white enamel bowls and mugs with dark blue rims, filled with a golden broth and assortment of bright healthy veggies.

#JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #SeniorActivities #SeniorLifestyle #MentalHeathMatters #SeniorSocialIsolationPrevention #SeniorLonlinessPrevention #YouAreNotAlone #ReachOut #StayInTouch

Sep
10
Wed
Coffee Club for 65+
Sep 10 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Capital City Volunteers hosts this weekly social for adults age 65 and older. The Coffee Club is currently full, however, occasionally a space may become available so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Participants must be registered for a JBCP program or service to attend.

Questions?

For more info, please contact:

Joelle Rempel, CCV Outreach Worker

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext. 310

Email: info@capitalcityvolunteers.org

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/


*Capital City Volunteers (CCV) & James Bay Community Project (JBCP) together are the lead agency for the Victoria Better at Home Program. CCV provides support to low-income seniors 65 years of age & older living independently in the City of Victoria (with the exception of James Bay), who have little or no support from family or friends.

JBCP is part of the Coalition of Neighbourhood Houses which offers a continuum of supports and services to children & youth, individuals, families & seniors across the capital region.

Neighbourhood houses ensure families and residents are able to access programs within their local neighbourhoods or nearby communities. Their programs and services reflect the specific needs of the communities they serve and are offered in accessible neighbourhood locations.

Sep
11
Thu
Breast Friends – Cancer Support Group
Sep 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Support and information for people affected by breast cancer.

Cost: by donation. Registration required.

When: every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more info or to register, please contact our Front Desk: 

Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0

Seniors Connections
Sep 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Seniors Social Connections group meets weekly to share a light meal, social time including activities such as a speaker or games.

This group is a support to seniors who may be experiencing health concerns, isolation or depression, and seeks to encourage friendships and connections outside the group meeting times.

Between meetings, members can be telephoned by the facilitator or a program volunteer, if they request a reminder.

* * * * *

Luncheon information

Advance registration required. Schedule subject to change – please get in touch for current schedule info.

Day: Thursdays

Time: 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m.

Cost: Free; sliding scale donations welcome ($0 to $5).

Questions?

To register or for more information, please contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at:

Phone: 250.388.7844 Ext. 318

Email: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca

 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/

Several white enamel bowls and mugs with dark blue rims, filled with a golden broth and assortment of bright healthy veggies.

#JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #SeniorActivities #SeniorLifestyle #MentalHeathMatters #SeniorSocialIsolationPrevention #SeniorLonlinessPrevention #YouAreNotAlone #ReachOut #StayInTouch

Sep
15
Mon
Online Silent Auction Fundraiser
Sep 15 all-day

Thanks for your interest in our online fundraising auction during our 50th anniversary year!

📣 Click here to view items and make your bid: https://tinyurl.com/3yvmz4xb

Note: If the website has trouble loading please copy and paste this address into a new tab: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/jbcp-50th-golden-anniversary-silent-auction

The auction will be open until September 25, 2025 at 11:55 p.m. PST. 

There’s over 65 items in this fundraising silent auction. Prizes include:

  • hotel accommodations

  • transportation (by air and sea)

  • entertainment and activities

  • wellness and health products and services

  • restaurant gift cards

  • merch, swag and more!

Each item up for bid was generously donated by Vancouver Island businesses with all proceeds directly benefiting our cause. We are so thankful for all our donors support, and also thank our 50th Anniversary sponsors helping celebrate this incredible milestone!

By participating in our auction, you’re not just acquiring remarkable items; you’re also making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Spread the word, rally your friends and family, and together, let’s make this auction a success! 🚀

Thank you for your support, and happy bidding!

James Bay Community Project

Note: To ensure fairness and avoid any perceived conflict of interest, James Bay Community Project board members and staff are not permitted to bid in the silent auction. However, their family members are welcome to participate as regular bidders, provided they do so under the same rules as all other participants.