Rick Stiebel/B次元官网网址 Gazette staff
Lonely seniors can look forward to an occasional evening out, thanks to an event inspired by the tireless efforts of a long-time Soroptimist.
Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore (SIVW) is launching a new initiative, StellaB次元官网网址檚 Suppers, in honour of the clubB次元官网网址檚 most senior member, Stella Moffatt.
Although she has only been a member of SIVW for the past five years, Moffatt has been helping others as a Soroptimist for more than half a century, said Joan Jackson, a charter member of SIVW and the organizationB次元官网网址檚 current president.
B次元官网网址淭he only thing StellaB次元官网网址檚 asked in all the time sheB次元官网网址檚 been with us is for us to host a lovely evening out with delicious food and the opportunity for seniors to meet other lonely seniors like themselves,B次元官网网址� Jackson said. The SIVWB次元官网网址檚 focus has been directed at improving the lives of girls and women through initiatives such as AnneyB次元官网网址檚 Closet, a free store on the West Shore, explained Jackson. B次元官网网址淲hen I asked Stella if the seniors dinner was for women only, she said B次元官网网址榶ou have to include men, otherwise whatB次元官网网址檚 the point of getting your hair done,B次元官网网址橞次元官网网址� Jackson recalled with a laugh.
The first of StellaB次元官网网址檚 Suppers is scheduled for Aug. 21 at the Church of the Advent in Colwood.
Two Birds Catering will prepare the food and a few members of a local dance group will entertain. Those who would like to attend can be picked up and driven home by volunteers if other arrangements arenB次元官网网址檛 possible. Those interested in attending must call 250-920-6276 before Aug. 15.
The plan is to hold more StellaB次元官网网址檚 Suppers in the future, with the next possibly early next year as a way to help deal with the January doldrums, Jackson noted.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e taking baby steps, perhaps three a year,B次元官网网址� Jackson said. Ideas being considered include holding cooking classes for AnneyB次元官网网址檚 Closet clients, and having them prepare the meal with help from some seniors, perhaps, she said.
B次元官网网址淢aybe they will bring their toddlers to add a real inter-generational mix to StellaB次元官网网址檚 Suppers,B次元官网网址� Jackson added.
For more on this West Shore group, visit .
