Grief Support Group
Six-session Grief Support Group, facilitated by Salt Spring Hospice, begins today. Please call Hospice at 250-537-2770 for more info and to register.
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Workshops/Courses
SafeTALK Suicide Alertness For Everyone
Salt Spring Elementary School 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaHalf-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Presented by the Salt Spring Local Action Team. SS Elementary School. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Coffee and treats at 12:30 p.m. Training begins at 1 p.m.
Salt Spring Basketry Guild Demo Day + Weaving Workshop
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaGuild members will demonstrate basketry techniques from 9:30 to 12 noon. From 1 to 3:30 p.m. there will be a Come and Weave workshop where kids from 5 and up are invited to make a basket. All materials will be provided and the workshop can accommodate approximately 20 participants.
Yoga for Beginners
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga 355 Blackburn Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaDorothy Price leads an 8-class session of yoga for beginners. Tuesdays at SS Centre of Yoga. 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Pre-register at 250-537-7675.
Deepening Into Aging
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaJayaLynda Cole leads a session called Deepening Into Aging at the Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register in advance at staroftheseassi@gmail.com.
Advance Care Planning Workshop
Meaden Hall 120 Blain Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaFree workshop offered by Salt Spring Hospice at Meaden Hall from 2 to 4 p.m.
Deepening Into Aging
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaDue to the interest in this topic, Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice is offering a second workshop with the theme Deepening into Aging. Facilitated by JayaLynda Cole, who has a private practice in transformational counselling therapy, teaching, meditation, including several years with Eckhart Tolle Teachings, the day will be dedicated to […]
Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild Meeting
Salt Spring Baptist Church Basement 520 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaTopic is "Taking it over the edge – how to expand your creative focus." Salt Spring Baptist Church meeting room. 10:30 a.m.
Cultural Perspectives on Health in Community
Salt Spring Elementary School 112 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaWorkshop with Courtney Defriend at SS Elementary School. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how concepts around health and community align with traditional teachings of Indigenous peoples. Add coping strategies and spiritual tools traditionally used for healing to your toolbox. Gain insight of helpful signs you might see working with Indigenous people. Understand how perspectives, […]
Learn to Spin Yarn With a Drop Spindle
Gulf Islands Secondary School 232 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaFree lesson with materials supplied through the Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild. Careers room at GISS. 7 p.m. Register at saltspringweaversandspinners.com
Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaMaking Christmas tree decorations. All welcome. ArtSpring. 10:30 a.m.
Mind, Heart, and Attention: Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Practice
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaStar of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice is offering a programme titled Mind, Heart, and Attention: Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Practice, facilitated by Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan Kaplan, a spiritual teacher of grace and depth. Judaism’s diverse tradition has evolved over millennia to appeal to intellectuals, activists, contemplatives, and more. Participants will […]
Writing as a Spiritual Practice
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., CanadaStar of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice is offering a workshop under the guidance of writer, poet, teacher and editor, Lorraine Gane. Participants will explore how writing can open untapped sources of insight, understanding, inspiration, and wisdom. Beginning with gentle movement and meditative practices to still the mind and relax the body, […]
Learn About Spinning Qiviut and Cashmere
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaSalt Spring Weavers and Spinners event at ArtSpring at 10:30 a.m. All welcome. Followed by a workshop from 1:30-4:30 at a different location. (Spinning experience necessary.) Preregister at saltspringweaversandspinners.com
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