Fall often marks the start of a new shopping season for women looking to refresh their work wardrobe for the year ahead. But for those re-entering the workforce, it also signals the start of interview season, which can be overwhelming for women in need who are trying to pull together a look to fit the part.
That’s where Dress for Success comes in. The non-profit group supplies clothing and accessories to these women to help give them the confidence they need to get back to work, but at this time Dress for Success is very short of bags, purses and shoes.
In hopes of encouraging shoppers to make a difference, Oakridge Centre has partnered with Dress for Success Vancouver to host a bag and shoe drive to provide these much needed items to women in need. On September 27 and 28 fashion-lovers are invited to drop off their gently used bags and shoes and in return, will be entered to win prizes from Oakridge Centre retailers.
Champlain Heights
Get out the lederhosen and dirndl skirts, it’s Oktoberfest time again at Champlain Heights Community Centre, Oct. 7.
The cost is $12, which includes a traditional lunch and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Transportation is available via the Killarney bus.
The Killarney Community Centre is hosting a high tea Oct. 14, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event includes a talk entitled Silk Road Tea. Call 604-718-8200 for more information.
Sunset
The Sunset Community Centre is looking for bridge players to join its friendly group. The program is free, but a prior knowledge of bridge is required. The group meets Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. now through Dec. 23.
Sunset is also looking for carpet bowling players to join its recreational team, which includes skilled members who’ve competed at a provincial level and enjoy teaching first-timers how to play. Refreshments are provided and the program is free with membership. The players meet Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. now through Dec. 31.
If tai chi is more to your liking, Sunset is offering a special beginners class Mondays now through Dec. 15, with instruction by Simo Lisa Low. No class Oct. 13. And finally, on Tuesdays now through Dec. 9, a free tea provides an opportunity to meet with new and old friends from noon to 2 p.m. Sunset is located at 6810 Main St. For more information, call 604-718-6505.
The Moberly Arts and Culture Centre, 7646 Prince Albert St., is launching its Healthy Aging Through the Arts project beginning Oct. 2.
This art and health project, which runs every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m., is a weekly dance workshop for seniors with choreographer Jacci Collins. Seniors can explore cultural traditions, personal history and movement through improvisation and dance. Meet other older adults in the community and explore your creativity together — drop-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Margaret Naylor at 604-718-5857 or visit artsandhealthproject.com.
