Santa, and cookie decora�ng at the Pioneer Museum brought many families together in the Christmas spirit.

4) Peninsula Pizza - 5

The top four winners for the Christmas Tree Trail as per votes cast were: 1) Fresh Cup - 16

3) Calypso Hair & Esthe�cs - 5 2) Pioneer Museum - 6

A big “Thank You” to the sponsors, hosts, and many volunteers for making this event successful and special.

Winter/Spring 2020

CELEBRATING 13 YEARS

Community Christmas

The pancake breakfast, Christmas Tree Trail, Tally Ho carriage rides, photos with

Envisioned by the residents of the community who are commi�ed to showcasing local tourism, farm gate and retail opportuni�es, while enhancing the b e a u t y o f t h e a re a t h ro u g h t h e establishment of a neighbourly village where residents can walk and cycle in a healthy and welcoming environment.

Saanichton

On Saturday, December 7th, the 15th annual Saanichton Community Christmas was held. Dona�ons raised at the Central Saanich Lions Club pancake breakfast came to over $1,600, and all proceeds went to the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. The event also raised almost $850 in cash and gi� cards plus two full bins of food from community dona�ons!

SVA - Mission Statement:

Saanichton Village Associa�onPO Box 19, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2C3 www.saanichtonvillage.ca

Village NewsCommunity Christmas

AGM & Spaghe� Supper

Saanichton Barber Shop

Glenn Ancelet has been the owner and operator of the Saanichton Barber Shop for 12 years. Glenn and Sonny take pride in providing their loyal customers with professional service and cuts in a tradi�onal Barber Shop atmosphere.

Hours: Tue - Sat 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

7855 E. Saanich Road, SaanichtonPh: (250) 652-2116

PO Box 19, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2C3Saanichton Village Associa�on

www.saanichtonvillage.ca

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Coast Capital Savings

Fresh Cup Roastery

Island Family Chiroprac�c

Saanichton Village Veterinary Hospital

Michell Excava�ng

Anne M. Delves (Edward Jones)

Shell Gas Sta�on & Coffee Shop

Home Hardware

Escape Solu�ons

SeaFirst Insurance

Peggy Yelland & Associates

Prairie Inn Pub & Liquor StorePeninsula Pizza

The Old A�cThri�y Foods

Calypso Hair, Essen�al Esthe�cs, Hair Studio

Sponsors:

Pioneer Museum

St. Mary’s Church

Hosts and their volunteers:

Central Saanich Lions Club

Community Spotlight

We wish a happy and healthy re�rement to long-�me owners Ron & Dave Spelt and a big welcome to Sweetpal Chauhan (Director) and Gurleen Kaur (coffee shop manager). Welcome to the community!

7856 E. Saanich Road, Saanichton

Shell gas sta�on & coffee shop

Coffee shop hours: M-F 6:30 am to 5:00 pm

Sta�on hours: Mon-Sun 5:30 am to 10:30 pm

Sat-Sun 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

PO Box 19, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2C3Saanichton Village Associa�on

www.saanichtonvillage.ca

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(& brochure)

Jim Townley - Director

Are you new

Our Great History

Let us know how we can help you!

Judy Beinder - President & Secretary

Mar�na Redman - Treasurer

Lynne Parker - Director (& website)

Your Current SVA Board Members

Dan Olive - Director

in the community?

Is your family originally from the Saanich Peninsula? Are you a long-�me resident or business owner? Please share your historical stories with us! We’d love to include them in our newsle�er.

Saanichton, BCV8M 2C3

PO Box 19

Date:

Time:

Place:

(coffee, tea, and goodies will be served)

Membership in the SVA is not a requirement to a�end. It is an opportunity to learn more about us and our community.

In addi�on to many other items on the agenda, the Municipality will be pu�ng up a display of the Saanichton Village Design Plan. Also, Norma Sealey will be speaking about her family who were early se�lers in Saanichton.

Annual General Mee�ng

Pioneer Museum

6:30 - 9:00 pm

February 12, 2020

Spaghe� Supper

The Annual Spaghe� Supper will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. Mary’s Church hall - 1973 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton. Please join us for a fun evening of scrump�ous food, community engagement, and musical entertainment.

PO Box 19, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2C3Saanichton Village Associa�on

www.saanichtonvillage.ca

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Newsle�er printed by: Monk Office Sidney

The kni�ng/spinning group meets on the last Saturday of every month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Pioneer Museum. ( 7 9 1 0 P o l o P a r k Crescent.) We’d love to have you join us! There is always room for more!

In and around our community

We have a walking group!

A walking group has been created and meet every Thursday morning 7:50 at the corner of Mount Newton Cross Road & Wallace Drive by the Municipal Hall. Please join them for a variety of 1-hour, medium-paced walks all in the Saanichton area. One of their future walks will be to Bu�erfield Park - a hidden gem! Please email judyandleo@shaw.ca if you will be joining them.

Contact:

Phone:

E-mail:

Address:

Residen�al membership is just $10 a year

Name:

City: Postal Code:

E-mail addresses are kept confiden�al and are used for SVA newsle�ers and no�ces only.

Plese make your cheque payable to: Saanichton Village Associa�on and mail to the address below.