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Vol. 25 No. 04 April 2011 www.burnsidegorge.ca

Community NewsB rns e orge

Community meeting

On the agenda: Rezoning Application - 3025

Douglas Street

When: Monday, April 18 , 7:00pm

Where: Burnside Gorge Community Centre

471 Cecelia Road

Everyone welcome! Doors open at 6:30.

Please join us on the evening of April 18 to re-view development plans for the TravellersInn at 3025 Douglas Street. The new owners arerequesting a rezoning from hotel/motel transientzoning (T-1) to residential apartment zoning (R3A1/2-site specic). The existing, two-storey build-ing will remain and be converted from 50 motelrooms into 45 affordable studio apartments. Theexisting basement area will continue serving as

commercial storage with separate access.

Plans include changing the current two streetentrances down to one, replacing some parkingspaces with landscaping, updating the exterior n-ishes and appointments and adding secure stair-wells and bicycle storage. Three main oor unitswill be wheelchair-accessible and a meeting roomand on-site caretaker are to be provided.

Your views are important so come out to sharethem!

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With spring around the corner, 24 residentgardeners at two of Pacica Housings apart-ment complexes have signed up for Pacicas com-munity garden program and are planning theirplots for this season. The Growing our Gardens,Growing Ourselves program is a community gar-den initiative which helps residents live healthier,more stable lives and build a sense of communityand inclusion.

Pacica Housing successfully piloted the pro-gram at a family housing complex in 2009 andexpanded the project to include Waterview apart-ments, a 49 unit housing complex for formerlyhomeless and homeless at risk Victoria residents,in 2010. It was the rst time gardening for many ofthe Waterview tenants and 10 of the initial 12 par-ticipants, along with 2 new gardeners, are lookingforward to growing their own herbs and vegetablesagain this season.

Support from numerous local businesses andfunding from the City of Victoria, Vancity CreditUnion, the Victoria Foundation and the VictoriaBranch of Investors Group, will allow for an ad-ditional community garden at a second supportedhousing complex, Medewiwin apartments, thisyear. Karyn French, executive director of PacicaHousing, is thrilled with the programs growth.We are excited to be expanding our communitygardens for a third year in a row says French,These gardening projects provide nutritional andtherapeutic value as well as foster a greater senseof community.

Tenants at Medewiwin, along with garden coor-dinator, David Stott, began building their gardensin March. As coordinator for both gardening proj-ects this year, Stott will be encouraging the moreexperienced gardeners to share what they knowabout gardening with their peers and others intheir buildings.

Pacica Housing is a non-prot charitable or-ganization, incorporated in 1988. Its mission is toprovide innovative, affordable housing opportuni-

ties and support to people in need of such services.Pacica Housing further provides advocacy andreferral services for those who need it through theDowntown Outreach Services ofce.

New community gardens branch out on theGorge this spring

The City of Victoria has leased an area between3040 and 3050 Balfourfor for the develop-ment of a playground. The playground will be builtby early summer with features for children from 18months to 8 years old.

Some of the interesting features include spiderweb, ring ladder, slides, varied height platformsand activity panels.

This will be a bright and colourful play structurewith some seating in close vicinity for adults andchildren to enjoy. The natural character of the areawill be retained.

New playlot plannedfor Balfour Avenue

David Stott, Garden Coordinator, Pacifca Housing

Join us at the 2011 Selkirk Waterfront Festival,Saturday May 28, 10:00am-3:00pm, wherethousands of families and people of all ages willenjoy festivities, food and fun! This annual eventis free to the public with the excitement happeningin the Selkirk Waterfront area between JutlandRoad and Waterfront Crescent.

Festival-goers for 2011 will nd a variety ofperformers at the Vendor Market Performance

tent and on the Family Fun Zone Main Stage. TheVendors Market will showcase the works of manytalented artisans while food vendors will providelocal and international foods to enjoy.

If you are an interested vendor or you would liketo be a contributing sponsor please contact Sandy

at 250-388-5251 or [email protected]. Welook forward to seeing you down by the water!

The Festival is coming! The Festival is coming!


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Burnside Gorge Community News April 20112

Sol Food Cafe & Sol Fine FoodsCafe, Deli, Catering

7am-4pmMonday-Friday

T. 250-381-6629

F. 250-381-6618

#101-2955 Jutland Rd

solfinefoods.com

Community News

Do you have young twins? Are you expecting triplets? The Vancouver Island Multiple Birth Association is a great resourcefor families with or expecting multiples. A play group meets at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre every second Friday.New families are always welcome.

Published by theBurnside Gorge Community Association

471 Cecelia Rd Victoria BC, V8T 4T4T. 250-388-5251 | F. 250-388-5269

www.burnsidegorge.ca

Editor: Kim Perkins

BGCA Board of DirectorsTracy James, Chair

Michelle Peterson, Vice-Chair

Catherine McGregor, Treasurer

TJ Schur, Secretary

Lesley Valour

Vickie Jackson

John Sanderson

Gary MacDougall

TO ADVERTISE

As a not-for-prot organization, we depend on advertising

to cover publishing costs. Please contact us for current

rates and information:250-388-5251 ext. 223 | [email protected]

Note: Written contributions do not necessarily refect theopinions of the BGCA or its staff.

Rob Fleming, MLAVictoria Hillside

1020 Hillside Avenue

250 360.2023

[email protected]

Serving Our Community

Multiple birth play group is double the fun

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Michelle Peterson, President, Vancouver Island Multiple Birth Association

How many babies can you t on a playmat? Atthe NIMBY (not in my backyard) playgrouprun by VIMBA it can be a lot of babies! The Van-couver Island Multiple Births Association runsa bi-weekly playgroup for their members at theBurnside Gorge Community Centre and in part-nership with the BGCA, is open to non membersof VIMBA who have multiples and wish to meet upwith other parents of multiples.

NIMBY is a great place to come when you are

expecting multiples, have new babies or toddlers.It provides an opportunity to connect with otherfamilies of multiples, talk about parenting multi-ples and if you are expecting multiples to ask ques-tions of other parents.

VIMBA is a volunteer organization by multiplebirths families for multiple birth families and hasbeen in existence for over 20 years in the Victo-ria area. They provide support and opportuni-ties to connect with other multiple birth families.

VIMBA offers a number of supports and fun eventsthroughout the year for its members such as:

VIMBA Online Network - It can be a realstruggle being a parent of multiples, particularlyin the beginning, to connect with other parents ofmultiples for support. When your babies rst comehome it can be a challenge to even get a showeror something to eat during the day much less getout and connect with other parents of multiples forsupport! Imagine a Facebook but only for VIMBAmembers....that is what our VIMBA network is andits a wonderful tool.

It can be tough to get out of the house some-

times to connect with other parents, talk abouthow you are doing, what to do, what is normal, askquestions, etc particularly when faced with newbabies schedules! The VIMBA Network is available24-7 and provides an online forum where you canget that support you need.

NIMBY (Not in my Backyard) PlaygroupNIMBY is for moms, toddlers and babies! Comeand let your toddlers play or bring your babies andhave an opportunity to spend some time with oth-er moms!

Preemie Support - We have a group of par-ents who have experienced having premature mul-

tiples who are willing to offer their support to newparents of preemies.

Library - VIMBA has a library with an exten-sive selection of books and tapes dealing specical-ly with the challenges and joys of having multiples.These books and tapes are available to any mem-ber, at no cost, for a loan period of one month.

New Parents Meals - Once you get homefrom the hospital, contact our New Parents Mealscoordinator to have some meals delivered to yourdoor to help out in those early days!

Kids Mega Sale - VIMBA is renowned forits clothing and equipment sales held four times ayear at Pearkes Arena. Members sell clothing, toys,equipment and other miscellaneous items thattheir children have outgrown. These sales are amajor fundraiser for the club and for the memberswho sell items. The sales are open to the generalpublic; they are very popular and successful.

Special Events - Perhaps the most favoriteevents of VIMBA are the special occasions. TheHalloween Party, Christmas Party, Easter EggHunt, Camping Trip and the Family Picnic are an-nual events that involve the whole family. Theseevents are well attended and enjoyed by everyone .Be prepared - there are lots of kids!

Throughout the year there are also severaladult only events including Moms Retreat,Mothers Day Lunch, Moms Shopping Trip, MovieNight, Dads Night Out and Bowling Night - par-ents need time off too!

Newsletter - Twincerely Yours VIMBAsnewsletter is published and mailed or emailedto the membership every month except Januaryand August. The newsletter includes updates onall club activities, minutes of the monthly execu-tive and general meetings, a calendar of upcomingevents, reports on recent activities, new familiesand new births in our club, helpful hints, Memberfamily proles, classied ads and many more ex-citing items.

For more information on VIMBA go to theirwebsite at http://sites.google.com/site/vanisland-multiplebirthassn/home or email [email protected].

Support Justin Plunkett

Benefit dinnerRoyal Palace Restaurant Weds, April 13 5:30-8pm

$20 buffet dinner 250-881-0348 to purchase

Donate online at www.justinplunkett.org

Justin Plunkett is a 16 year old rom Burnside Gorge. On ChristmasEve, he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. Pleasehelp us support Justin and his amily during this difcult time.


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On March 8, the Burnside Gorge CommunityAssociation recognized the Wellspring Sup-port group for their dedicated commitment in sup-port of the Seniors Lunch N Learn program. May-or Dean Fortin presented the group with a plaquehonouring their devoted support.

It was such a pleasant surprise to receive aplaque for our part with the Seniors Lunch andLearn and it was such an honour to have MayorDean Fortin present it to us. It is a service that welove providing and we look forward to seeing ourfriends there every week, said Kim and Julia of

Wellspring Support.

For two years the Wellspring Support group hasbeen building delicious and nutritious lunches forthis social group of seniors. Their kindness addsspecial heartfelt warmth that the seniors group hasembraced. In fact, Jim Dixon, co-facilitator for thegroup says Their good nature has become part ofthe glue that binds us.

Wellspring Support (www.wellspringsupport.com) is a day program which assists people withdisabilities. It is this group who provides our at-tending seniors with a delicious and nutritiouslunch. The Seniors Lunch 'N Learn takes place ev-ery Tuesday from 12-2pm at the Burnside GorgeCommunity Centre. In addition to consuming theappetizing delights provided by the Wellspringgroup this Lunch N Learn Bunch also enjoys so-cial and educational components of the program.Seniors enjoy activities that nurture social con-nectedness and guest speakers with informativeinformation on topics that are often chosen by the

group.

The coordination of these weekly events is sup-ported by two very dedicated individuals, Jim Dix-on and Judy Bogod. The Seniors Lunch N Learngroup is an example of community connectednessand Wellsprings support is an integral part of thegroups success. New participants are warmly wel-comed.

Senior's Lunch N Learn is WELL served

Mayor Dean Fortin takes time out his d ay for WELL deserved support

Dodds Furnitureacross from Mayfair shopping centre

715 Finlayson St

Call 388-6663

We wont be undersold!

Locally owned and operated. Serving Victoria since 1977.

www.doddsfurniture.com

Staying physically active and exercising regu-larly can help prevent or delay some diseasesand disabilities as people grow older. Older peoplehave much to gain from staying active.

Here are some of the key benets to leading anactive lifestyle:

Maintains muscle strength

Strengthens bones; slows down the processof osteoporosis

Keeps joints, tendons and ligaments moreexible, making it easier to move around

Increases energy

Strengthens heart and lungs

Promotes a sense of well-beingYou dont need a gym to exercise. Walking, gar-

dening, and household chores are all physical ac-tivities that keep you moving, active and t. Justbe sure to consult with your physician before be-ginning any exercise program.

While fear of falling often leads to a cut back inphysical activity, you should do just the opposite!Talk to your healthcare provider about your con-cerns so they can help you to overcome your fearand reduce your risk.

While keeping active helps, you should also beprepared in the event you have a fall. How would

you access help? Lifeline is an easy to use medi-cal alert service that provides fast access to highlytrained, caring Response Associates at the push ofa button. The new Lifeline with AutoAlert optionalso provides an added layer of protection by auto-matically placing a call for help if a fall is detectedand you or your loved one cant push your button.

To nd out more about the Lifeline service, callVictoria Lifeline at (250) 475-6415 or 1-888-832-6073. For an overview of sitting exercises and tipsfor reducing the risk of falls, visit www.lifeline.caand select Tools and Tips for Seniors Safety.

The Burnside Gorge Community Association

offers a seated Tai Chi class suitable for those withmobility issues. Call 250-388-5251 for more infor-mation.

Keeping active helps youavoid falls

Outdoor Expo comes to Pearkes Arena

650 Hillside Ave

Victoria BC, V8T 1Z2

Guaranteed service since 1959

250-384-4722Fax 250-384-8860

[email protected]

Sandy Ferrin, Community Recreation Coordinator

Jill Stefanyk, event coordinator

Janine Innes, Lifeline Community Representa-tive

The 2nd Annual Vancouver Island Outdoor

Adventure Expo comes to Victoria at PearkesRecreation Centre on April 1, 2 & 3. This three-day event is a must for the outdoor adventureseeker! With a large variety of exhibit spaces fea-turing camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, sh-ing, whale watching, biking, surng, outdoor get-aways, travel, products and accessories plus somuch more!

Try your hand at archery with the 40ftrange. Come climb, swing and balance at therst ever mobile Monkido Experience sta-tion. For a minimum $2, guests can get a sam-ple of the primal fun and games available atall WildPlay Element Parks. All proceeds ben-

et Power to Be Adventure Therapy Society.

So come and see for yourself, meet those who have

dedicated their lives to providing you with every ad-

venture, activity and pursuit that British Columbiaoutdoors has to provide. Whether you want to sat-isfy that outdoor craving or nd out just what Van-couver Island has to offer, be sure to come visit usat the Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expoat Pearkes Recreation Centre on April 1 3, 2011!

For more information, visit www.vancouveris-landoutdoorexpo.com.

Outdoor Expo at Pearkes ArenaApril 1-3Adults - $8Kids $4 Family of 4 $20

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Burnside Gorge Community News April 20114

In your community

April 2011Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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4:30-9pm

TGIF Youth Centre

Drop In

5:15-6:16pm

Zumba*

2

9:30-10:45am

Jazzercise**

3 412-1pm

Hot Lunch*

1:15-2:15pm

Seated Tai Chi*

5:30-6:3o

Power Yoga*

5:30-7pm

Comedy Training**

(10-14 years)

59:30-10:30am KinderGym

10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

12-2pm

Seniors Lunch & Learn*

1:15-2:15 Yoga*

5:30-7pm (5-9 yrs)

Comedy Training**

7-8:15pm (Adults)

Comedy Training**

69:30-10:30am

Toddler Art*

10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

6-7:30pm

Intermediate Spanish**

75-6pm

Community Dinner

6-7pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

5-8pm

Youth Centre Drop In

7-8:15pm

Flow Yoga*

84:30-9pm

TGIF Youth Centre

Drop IN

5:15-6:16pm

Zumba*

99:30-10:45am

Jazzercise**

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9-9:45am (16-24 mons)

Sportball Jr**

9:45-10:30am (2-3 yrs)

Sportball Parent &Child**

10:30-11:30am (4-6 yrs)

Sportball Multi-Sport**

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12-1pm

Hot Lunch*

1:15-2:15pm

Seated Tai Chi*5:30-6:3o

Power Yoga*

5:30-7pm

Comedy Training**

(10-14 years)

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10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

12-2pmSeniors Lunch & Learn*

1:15-2:15 Yoga*

5:30-7pm (5-9 yrs)

Comedy Training**

7-8:15pm (Adults)

Comedy Training**

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9:30-10:30am

Toddler Art*

10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In6-7:30pm


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5-6pm

Community Dinner

6-7pm

Parent/Tot Drop In5-8pm


7-8:15pm Flow Yoga*

3:30-4:30 (4-6 yrs)

4:30-5:30 (7-9 yrs)

Sportball Multisport**

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4:30-9pm

TGIF Youth Centre

Drop In

5:15-6:16pmZumba*

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9:30-10:45am

Jazzercise**

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9-9:45am (16-24 mons)

Sportball Jr**

9:45-10:30am (2-3 yrs)

Sportball Parent &

Child**

10:30-11:30am (4-6 yrs)

Sportball Multi-Sport**

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12-1pm

Hot Lunch*

1:15-2:15pm

Seated Tai Chi*

5:30-6:3o

Power Yoga*

5:30-7pm

Comedy Training**

(10-14 years)

7 Community Meeting

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10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

12-2pm


1:15-2:15 Yoga*

5:30-7pm (5-9 yrs)

Comedy Training**

7-8:15pm (Adults)

Comedy Training**

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9:30-10:30am

Toddler Art*

10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

6-7:30pm


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5-6pm

Community Dinner

6-7pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

5-8pm


7-8:15pm Flow Yoga*

3:30-4:30 (4-6 yrs)

4:30-5:30 (7-9 yrs)


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Happy Easter

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9:30-10:45am

Jazzercise**

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CLOSED

Happy Easter

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Happy Easter

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10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

12-2pm


5:30-7pm (5-9 yrs)

Comedy Training**

7-8:15pm (Adults)

Comedy Training**

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9:30-10:30am

Toddler Art*

10:45-12pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

6-7:30pm


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5-6pm

Community Dinner

6-7pm

Parent/Tot Drop In

5-8pm


7-8:15pm Flow Yoga*

3:30-4:30 (4-6 yrs)

4:30-5:30 (7-9 yrs)


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4:30-9pm

TGIF Youth Centre

Drop In

5:15-6:16pm

Zumba*

30

9:30-10:45am

Jazzercise**

9am-1pm

Community Trash Edu-

cation Event

250-388-5251

www.burnsidegorge.ca

Drop in cost:

Toddler Art $2/family

Hot Lunch $2/adult, $1/child

Seniors Lunch & Learn $3

Fitness classes $10-$12

10 Visit Fitness Pass $79

KinderGym FREE

Parent & Tot Drop In FREE

Community Dinner FREE

Youth Centre Drop In FREE

Burnside Gorge* Indicates fee

** Registration required

Sportball, Jazzercise & KinderGym take

place at Burnside Campus, 3130 Jutland

Road.

All other programs take place at the

Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471

Cecelia Road.

Volunteer Recruitment Fair. Thurs, April 14, 10am-2pm. Celebrate themany ways that volunteers make a difference in our community while dis -covering how you can get involved and use your skills to enhance the ser-vices of a community organization. Bay Centre.

Do it for Dad. Staff at Burnside Gorge are lacing up to participate in theDo it For Dad Fathers Day Walk/Run. Please consider making a tax-deduc-table donation to support the Burnside Cure Crew and help raise funds for

prostate cancer research and awareness programs. Donate online at www.theprostatecentre.org or call 250-388-5251 for more information.

FREE access to art! With a valid adult library card from the Greater Vic-toria Public Library, you can borrow a one week admission pass to the ArtGallery of Greater Victoria for two adults and up to four children. Visit www.gvpl.ca for more information.

Compost Open House for Earth Day. Tues, April 19 2:30-5:30pm. Cel-ebrate Earth Day and learn about organic recycling at the Beacon Hill ParkMaintenance Yard. Bring a bag, bucket or wheelbarrow to take home somewell-composed earth. Free. Rain or shine.

Native Plants Wildfower Walk in Beacon Hill Park. Sat, April23, 10am-12noon. Learn why these water-wise, low maintenance plants aregaining in popularity, how and where they grow best, and how to care forthem. Meet at the Beacon Hill Park Maintenance Yard. Free. Rain or shine.

Native Plant Garden Build. Sat, April 23 1-3pm. This hands-on work-shop will give you an overview on the importance of native plant gardens,what to consider when planning your own native plant garden, and how to

nd and choose plants. All this while helping plant a new native plant gar-den in Beacon Hill Park. Free. Rain or shine. Call 250-361-0732 to register.

Celebrate Easter at Centennial United Church. Sun, April 24,10:55am. Special music will be provided by the church choir, a brass quartetand organ. All are welcome. Burnside Gorge E at David Street.

Community Trash Education Event. Sat, April 30, 9am-1pm. Join stu-dents from Esquimalt High School to learn how to divert waste from thelandll. Bring a small bag of trash to the Burnside Gorge Community Centreand learn which items can be recycled or composted.

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