Social Self Help Links

LINK	DESCRIPTION
Abundance Circle Meetup Group	A Meetup group for people who wish to explore with others the many fun and creative ways for allowing abundance to naturally flow into their lives. Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups.
Alcohol Use	Need a few drinks to function at your "best" in social situations? Try these self assessment tools to see if there is reason to be concerned about your current level of alcohol use.
Beta Sigma Phi	Beta Sigma Phi is an international women's friendship network, a women's sorority that has chapters in Colwood, Langford, Saanich, Sidney and Victoria.
Club Tread	Club Tread is an Outdoor Recreation club. Activities include: hiking, cycling, backpacking, camping, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, walking, and social events.
Dance Lessons	Lessons, dances and dance cruises for people at all levels, from beginners to competitive, from John de Pfyffer.
Four Plus Four	Four Plus Four is a diner club for singles that meets in mixed groups of 6 to 8 people at local Victoria restaurants. Paid service.
Group CBT	Learn to function better in the social situations you presently fear or avoid through group cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, offered three times a year at Aegis Psychological Services.
Hiking Meetup Group	A Meetup group for people who enjoy fresh air, exploring new trails in and around Victoria, and meeting great people. Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups.
Hollyhock	The Hollyhock 2007 Program Calendar of workshops in areas such as leadership and business, arts and culture, and wellness and wisdom at this scenic educational retreat centre on Cortes Island.
It's Just Lunch	This paid services sends its clients on casual dates over lunch, brunch or drinks after work at one of many restaurants in the Greater Victoria area.
Only the Lonely	This article from the American Psychological Association explains the importance of social involvement to your physical health.
Plenty of Fish	Plentyoffish is advertised as the world's largest dating site, measured by relationships created, and it's FREE.
Saanich Newcomers Club	Members, all women new to the Greater Victoria Area, meet regularly for a monthly luncheon (3rd Thursday), and for smaller interest group activities.
Scottish Dance	The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society stresses grace and manners, but always with an emphasis on enjoyment of the music, the dance and fellow dancers.
Scottish Dance	The Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dance Society encourages the performance and practice of Scottish Country Dancing, and provides instruction in Scottish Country Dance.
Singles Travel Club	The Singles Travel Club offers a fun way to travel with new single friends. They will try to match you up with a suitable group, or partner you with one other individual.
Soroptomists International (SI)	SI of Greater Victoria is made up of business and professional women who want to make a difference for women and girls in the local community and throughout the world.
Speed Dating	These personalized, speed dating events take place once a month in Victoria for people aged 20-50. Register to be invited, and pay only for the events you attend.
Tai Chi at Goward House	If you are 50 or older and would like to learn Tai Chi the easy way, consider joining Goward House. They also have bridge, billiards, painting and mah jong.
Victoria Friends Meetup Group	A Meetup group for people who wish to meet other locals in and around Victoria, to socialize and make new friends. Meetup is the world's largest network of local groups.
Victoria Men's Newcomers Club	This club is made up of three separate Chapters that have luncheons and other activities, such as golf, bridge and billiards, from September to June.
Victoria (Day) Newcomers Club	This club meets meets on the third Wednesday of each month from September to June at the Gorge Vale Golf Course on Craigflower Road, for socializing and a luncheon.
Victoria Evening Newcomers Club	This club provides women an opportunity to meet and socialize and become acquainted with the local community through monthly dinner meetings with speakers.
TOPS®	TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the oldest international, non-profit, non-commercial weight-loss support group. Locate the local chapter closest to you.
Volunteer Victoria	Explore Volunteer Victoria's database of volunteer opportunities -- a great way to meet people, build a resume as well as give back to your community!
Yellow Point Lodge	A rustic oceanside retreat near Ladysmith BC featuring a massive log lodge and communal meals. Visitors tend to book the same days each year giving you an excellent chance to know people.
Zonta Club of Victoria	Zonta is a service organization for business or professional women that is committed to service and advocacy projects in both the local and international community that benefit women.

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