Thursday, May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024

An Afternoon of Writing Within a Circle of Women

Luxuriate on a summer afternoon, in a beautiful cedar yurt in the serene south-end of island by the sea, as we unleash our creativity, write freely, delve deeply and capture stories from our lives within an intimate, nourishing and respectful circle of women. 12 to 5 p.m. Register: 250-653-4286 / winnie@saltspring.com

Tech Cafe 

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

This two-hour free session will review how to install and use Zotero, an open-sourced software product that helps cite, collect, organize and share research. Bring your laptop and the administrator password. The session will be taught by instructor Rob James who has been using Zotero for many years to write academic papers. Suitable for all ages, especially […]

Song Sanctuary

Lions Hall 103 Bonnet Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Singing workshop with Michael Stillwater at Lions Hall. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info & register by PayPal to Jennifer Benitz at dragonfly229@hotmail.com

The Foundations of Insight (Mindfulness) Meditation

Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Five-class course led by Heather Martin begins today at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice at St. Mary's church in Fulford. Four Thursday evening sessions from 7 to 9 p.m., and a fifth class on Sunday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register/info: staroftheseassi@gmail.com For information re upcoming events, check […]

Introduction to Zen Meditation Practice

Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Salt Spring Zen Circle presents instruction in how to meditate with the traditional Zen approach, and an opportunity to practise on cushions, chairs or meditation benches. Conversation about this ancient practice and how it may apply to people's current lives will follow. Led by Peter Levitt at Star of the Sea Centre at St. Mary's […]

What Happens After We Die? Intro Session

Ram Spring Wellness Centre 443 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Introductory session for Oct. 13-14 workshop led by Sarah Kerr at Ram Spring Wellness Sanctuary. 7 to 9 p.m. In this evening presentation and conversation, participants will explore the soul’s journey through life, death, and beyond. This session is a prerequisite for the workshop. Register at soulpassages.ca/events

Event Series What Happens After We Die? Workshop

What Happens After We Die? Workshop

Ram Spring Wellness Centre 443 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Two-day workshop led by Sarah Kerr at Ram Spring Wellness Sanctuary. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In this experiential workshop, participants will use ceremony, constellation, and meditation to explore this side of the veil and the other. Oct. 12 intro session ($15) is a prerequisite for taking the workshop. $400 Register at soulpassage.ca/events

Event Series What Happens After We Die? Workshop

What Happens After We Die? Workshop

Ram Spring Wellness Centre 443 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Two-day workshop led by Sarah Kerr at Ram Spring Wellness Sanctuary. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In this experiential workshop, participants will use ceremony, constellation, and meditation to explore this side of the veil and the other. Oct. 12 intro session ($15) is a prerequisite for taking the workshop. $400 Register at soulpassage.ca/events

Spinning Sessions

Gulf Islands Secondary School 232 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild hold sessions at the GISS Resource Rom. 7 to 9 p.m. Spin on a wheel or a drop spindle. All skills levels welcome. See saltspringweaversandspinners.com

Peace Class – Sample Class

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

First class in 10-week session at the Salt Spring Public Library program room. 4 p.m.

Sea Level Rise Workshop

Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

A Living Oceans Society presentation designed to help communities think about planning for the impacts of sea level rise. Mahon Hall. 6 to 8 p.m. 

Indian Dinner Cooking Class

All Saints By-the-Sea 110 Park Drive, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring chef Naomi Singh lends her reputation and culinary skills for creating mouth-watering gourmet Indian food cuisine in support of the Salt Spring Island Peace Class. All Saints By-the-Sea. Cooking class runs from 4 to 6 p.m. (followed by a dinner served at 6:30 p.m.) Register online at www.ssi-peace.com.