I truly appreciate the Fitness class I attend three mornings a week. Dave, the instructor is excellent, and I know that my fitness is improving. Also, important to me, is the gathering afterwards where women and men chat about important and unimportant events in our lives. Good for the soul. Also good for my soul is the Tuesday morning Sing -Along - a delight as we each choose the song we next want to sing.

Fern Martin

I'm happy to say that going to the Centre is my Happy Place. I've made many friends playing Pickleball and at the Exercise Class and the Sing-along group. I volunteer at the Reception desk and it such a great place to meet the wonderful people that attend the Centre. Our fabulous Kitchen workers work their magic with their bake goods and of course our cooks that make up the Grab and Go meals many thanks to them. I have the highest regard for our Executive Director Jenny she has really kept our place going for us with her big heart and hard work. Faria our Rental Coordinator is working out very well. A big thank you to both of them doing such a great job while being understaffed. Our new Board will be hard at work and I wish them all the best.

Phyllis Cameron

I would just like to thank the staff at the Cook St Activity center for doing such a good job at keeping the center running. I moved to Victoria four years ago and quickly joined in for the Strength and Stretch three times a week. Occasionally I have participated in the Fun and Fitness as well, if I’ve had to miss the other group. It’s been a great way to meet people in our community for me. I really look forward to those mornings when I put on my workout clothes and head out the door. It almost seems to give my week some balance that I would be lost without! Keep up the good work! Thanks again. 

Linda Stanley

As a male in his late sixties, I really appreciate the weekly yoga classes on Fridays. There is remarkable consistency for attendance. We all hope for a second weekly class!

Carl Graves

I've been coming to CSVAC for a couple of decades, in the beginning with my mother and later on my own. I've always found it very welcoming. I've enjoyed the variety of activities and the ease with which I can become a member of any group. I enjoy helping out and volunteering. I feel that the present leadership is working very hard and doing well after we had some ups and downs.

Anonymous

I am a newcomer to Victoria. I was introduced to the Cook Street Village Activity Centre by my daughter. I found the Centre, its Leadership, Staff, volunteers and members very welcoming, kind and friendly. I joined a fitness class led by trainers who were well equipped to handle a senior class. I have been participating ever since. There are many classes to choose from so something for everyone. There are fun times like Christmas parties, Spring Fling, Teas and Bazaars. The Centre raise money for worthy causes in our community. The Centre is a big part of this Community and I encourage people to come see what it has to offer. I am glad I’m a member of the Cook Street Village Activity Centre.

Tania Korby

I have been delighted to attend exercise classes at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre over the past year. As a newcomer to Victoria, I felt immediately welcomed, both by the friendly front desk volunteers and by fellow class members who reached out with warmth and inclusion. As a nurse, I deeply value the Centre as a venue for me to deliver important public education, such as Heat Wave Readiness and Stress Reduction workshops. I also appreciated the opportunity to attend the standing-room-only Electoral Debate held in October, a testament to the Centre’s role in fostering civic engagement. I am truly grateful for the strong leadership of our Executive Director Jenny and the dedication of the entire staff team.

Helen Boyd