Scouts Canada is the nation's leading youth organization. Joining Scouts Canada means starting on new adventures and developing valuable leadership skills.
Scouts Canada's mission is to help create well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world. Scouts is a world-wide program with millions of youth participating in 161 countries.
Scouting makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and young adults. Providing opportunities for youth to grow, achieve new "firsts" and develop into citizens of the world.
Scouts are more likely to demonstrate greater self-confidence and optimism about what the future holds. They express a strong sense of civic responsibility and have a desire to “pay back” the community. They become more physically fit, energetic, outgoing, conscientious and compassionate. And they have a lot of fun!
Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) creates recreational opportunities for the public through development, provision and operation of recreation facilities, programs and activities. SEAPARC is a partnership of the District of Sooke and western communities in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area (Port Renfrew, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River and East Sooke). The commission serves the residents of these areas.
Come and enjoy some Irish hospitality. My Name is Sandra and have created a home-based business caring for seniors.
I am a certified RCA (Resident Care Attendant) with many years experience as a care giver in a prestigious assisted living facility. I thrive on caring for seniors and hope to bring as much joy and laughter to my clients as they have brought me over the years.
Recognizing the historic and cultural value of lighthouse's, lighthouse property, and other special foreshore locations, this Society will actively pursue preservation and protection of Sheringham Point Lighthouse and other sites of cultural or historic value.
To preserve the Sheringham Point Lighthouse structures and property;
To ensure, through education, research, community action and consensus building, that the Sheringham Point Lighthouse, surrounding property and historic access routes remain accessible to the community and visitors now and in the future.
The Shirley Community Association was established in 1934 and the Shirley Hall was constructed in 1937 on donated land on the corner of what is now West Coast Rd and Sheringham Point Rd. The Association carries on multiple functions.
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Although much of the Women’s Institute influence in local communities is attributed to the early years of the province, we are still active in addressing issues as they arise.
Member’s of Shirley Women’s Institute spoke not only for themselves, but also for the provincial membership when they urged the Federal Government to stop the oil tankers from plying the West Coast, moving oil from Alaska to Washington State.
The Sooke Bike Club is dedicated to building a friendly and organized local mountain bike community in Sooke. We do this by supporting and encouraging riders of all ages and abilities through fun events, mentorship and volunteer opportunities. The Sooke Bike Club assists land managers and owners in their efforts to include bike trail systems on their lands, and promotes Sooke's trails and opportunities to the global mountain biking community.
The Sooke Children's Garden Club meets monthly from May till October; all children from the age of 3 are welcome to attend to learn 'how to grow'. The club is free for families and thanks the Sooke Lions, Harbourside Lions and the Rotary Club for their support.
We offer the opportunity for children to learn the basics of gardening, environmental stewardship, encourage them to volunteer in our community and support the Sooke Fall Fair.
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Welcome to the Sooke District Lioness Club - On Vancouver Island since 1982
We meet at 7 p.m. the 2nd Tues. of each month at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre, 2145 Townsend Rd., and the 4th Tues. at various members' homes. We do not have regular meetings for the months of July and August.
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We are a very friendly but competative group of serious bridge players. We meet every Wednesday (except through July and August) at 6:30 p.m. at the Fred Milne Soccor Club building, Sooke River Road, in the upstairs meeting room.
We charge $2.00 per week to cover rent, electricity and refreshments.
Sooke Elderly Citizens' Housing Society (SECHS) provides 18 Independent Living cottages, 25 Assisted Living Apartments and 32 Complex Care Suites at Ayre Manor Lodge and Cottages.
Ayre Manor Lodge is located at the end of Ayre Road, 6764 Ayre Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 1K1.
Our goal is to provide affordable housing and support for the seniors of the Sooke Region.
If you would like a tour, please contact Ayre Manor at 250 642-1750 for an appropriate time.
Sooke Emergency Support Services are community volunteers available to assist their neighbours in their time of need. Whether it is one home affected by a fire or flood or an entire neigbourhood threatened by a forest fire, ESS volunteers are trained and able to provide aid, comfort and basic needs to residents of the community through those first critical hours of a disaster.
As part of Sooke's Emergency Program, this volunteer group is a division of Sooke Fire Rescue Service.
We have what it takes to keep you moving! We can help you deal with old injuries, new acute problems, or the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident or workplace injury. We hold seminars organized by the Arthritis Society, and can provide information sessions for local community groups on request.
We are based in Sooke, BC and are passionate about helping you to achieve optimal health. Our services include Physiotherapy, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Spinal Conditioning, Stretch therapy, Bioflex Laser, Fitness Training, Active Rehabilitation, Orthotics and Massage Therapy.
The Fair is held yearly usually on the second weekend of September.
The Fair is held at the Sooke Community Hall, Shields Road across from Mom’s Cafe. Some exhibits are also across the street at the Sooke branch of the Canadian Legion.
To get involved and for more information check out our website
Sooke Family Resource Society is dedicated to caring for families and individuals of all ages primarily in the Sooke Region and Westshore communities by providing services in parenting support, child, youth and family development, as well as mental health and addictions. For more information about our programs and services, please visit our website.
The Sooke Fine Arts Society is a non profit organization created to encourage and promote a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts by organizing an annual art show, as well as hosting public learning opportunities to demonstrate artistic technique and expertise. The annual art show, held the end of July and early August of each year, is Vancouver Island's premier adjudicated art show. It brings artists, volunteers, visitors and art patrons together in an 11-day celebration of regional arts.
The Sooke Food Bank Society provides one hamper per month to those in need. The Food Bank is open the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please bring your & your dependents' Care Cards and proof of residence with you (i.e. utility bill, drivers license, etc.). Access to the Food Bank is across from the murals in the parking lot, across from Mom's Cafe. For more information please leave a message at 250-642-7666 and someone will return your call.
The Sooke Garden Club was established in 1971 as a means for residents of the Sooke Region to come together to share experiences, learn from experts, and enjoy the camaraderie and benefits to be derived from a common interest in gardening and horticulture. In turn, the Club contributes to the community through monetary donations, gardening-related volunteer work/support, and committee participation.
Welcome to the Goodlife Wellness Centre, located in the heart of Sooke, BC. As a collective of health professionals, we offer a large selection of modalities focused on Mind & Body healing and preventative health care. We invite you to our warm and relaxing complex to find true health through Naturopathic, Chiropractic, Massage, Reflexology, Infra-Red Sauna and more.
Sooke Harbour lies at the foot of Maple Avenue and is situated on the south end of Vancouver Island 24 km from Victoria. The facility consists of a Wharf and an approach leading to a system of floats.
Sooke Harbour Players 'The Best Little Theatre Company on the Coast'
Our Vision is to be recognized as a community partner, creating original, engaging and diverse entertainment. Our Mission is to create a healthy community by providing opportunities for everyone, to participate in the performing arts.
Toastmasters International motto: Where Leaders are Made Survey after survey shows that presentation skills are crucial to success in the workplace.
Many people pay high fees for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. Toastmasters provides an option that is inexprensive and held in high regard in business circles. This organization has been around for more than 85 years and offers a proven – and enjoyable – way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.
Our Club accepted the "Lioness Bridging Program" offered by Lions International and "bridged" our "Lioness Club" (formerly Sooke Lioness Club) in September 2003 which became our official charter date. There were 25 original members of the newly formed Sooke Lioness Lions Club. On July 1, 2010 we re-named our club to the Sooke Harbourside Lions Club.
In 2011, 41 members are very active in the Sooke community, but work closely with Lions and Lioness Clubs in Multiple District 19 (British Columbia, Washington, and Northern Idaho).
The Sooke Home Learners’ Support Group is a non-profit association established to offer support to home learning families in the Sooke region. Our membership comprises families who follow diverse home learning paths – from unschooling to more traditional approaches to homelearning. Members provide support to one another through an email Hotline, monthly SSOS (Sooke Support or Socializing) meetings for the parents of home learners, group events and field trips held throughout the year and a membership directory for those who wish to participate.
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