Burnside Gorge

Spring is around the corner! Join us for a Soil Building Materials Distribution event on Wednesday, March 19 at Cecelia Ravine Community Gardens. Pick up free soil-building materials to enrich your garden and grow fresh, healthy food! 🌿🌻

📍 Burnside Gorge Community Association (471 Cecelia Rd.) 📅 Monday, February 24 ⏰ 6 - 7:30 pm (doors open at 5:45) Don't forget to RSVP at frontdesk@burnsidegorge.ca or call 250-388-5251

Mark your calendars! Our AGM is happening on Monday, February 24 between 6 - 7:30 pm.Come hear about what we have been up to over the past year and connect with our community. We are also excited to welcome MLA Nina Krieger and Councillor Chris Coleman for a special Meet & Greet

Get ready to dance, sweat, and have fun! Zumba classes start tomorrow, Feb 12 and run every Wednesday from 6–7 PM until Feb 26! $27 for all 3 classes. There are still spots available, call 250-388-5251 to register and secure your spot!

We are deeply grateful to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for their generous support of our Youth Mental Health Outreach program, which provides vital services to vulnerable youth in our community. #FriendlyFuture

Our Community Dinners are back after the holidays! Starting this Thursday, join us from 5-6 PM for a warm, delicious meal. Plus, our Family Centre will be open afterwards for kids to play. To register please call 250-388-5251

Arrow, Bella, Belle and Freya wish you a fetching Merry Christmas and a paw-some New Year! 🎁🐶 Burnside Gorge Community Centre will be on a little “paws” for the holidays, closing from December 25-27 & January 1. Enjoy the howl-idays! 🎅✨

Date: Tuesdays, Oct.15 - Dec.3 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Location: 471 Cecelia Rd. Cost: $72 for 8 classes To register contact 250-388-5251 or frontdesk@burnsidegorge.ca

💪 New Fitness class: Strength/Cardio Circuit! 🏋️‍♀️ Join us for an 8-week class that will take you through a variety of strength and cardio exercises. No need to attend every class—each session introduces new variations, so you can pick your favourites!

On this day, BGCA respectfully acknowledges the Coast Salish Peoples and the unceded traditional territories on which we live and work. Community Centre will be closed today (Monday, September 30).

Today is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The day to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Date: Friday, September 20 Location: Cecelia Ravine Community Gardens (465 Burnside Rd. E.) Time: 2 pm until gone Bring your shovel and containers. Supplies are limited. Please check our signage for pick-up instructions so we have enough for all the neighbours.

We're thrilled to partner with the City of Victoria again to offer FREE compost, wood chips, and leaf mulch for your gardening needs! 🌱 Whether you're enhancing your garden or prepping for next season, this is the perfect opportunity to enrich your soil.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 🕙 9 AM - 11 AM 📍 Selkirk Green Park No registration required, you can just show up the day off if you want to volunteer. Contact us at 250-388-5251 or vanessa@burnsidegorge.ca if you have questions.

Join us for the annual Gorge Waterway Cleanup! 🌊🌿 Help improve local wildlife habitat and beautify our shoreline. Rain or shine—dress for the weather and bring your own boots/gloves if you can!

XL Yoga When: Thursdays, September 19 - December 12 Time: 7-8 pm Cost: $108 or $15 per class Zumba When: Wednesdays, September 18 - October 23 Time: 6-7 pm Cost: $54 or $11 per class Don’t miss out—come join the fun and feel amazing! 💪✨

📣 Exciting News! 📣 XL Yoga and Zumba classes are back! 🧘‍♀️💃 Get ready to move, stretch, and groove in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, these classes are for everyone!

Our weekly delivery of swiss chards and zucchinis has arrived! Please feel free to drop by the Burnside Gorge Community Centre and grab some! We are open Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Date: Thursday, August 15 Time: 4 - 5 pm Location: Burnside Gorge Community Centre (471 Cecelia Rd.)

Are you interested in current events? reading the newspaper? discussing poetry or world politics? or learning about society? University 101 at UVic might just be for you! ✏️ They are having an information session here at BGCA! Stop by and learn more about this opportunity!