Sooke Region Communities Health Network - SRCHN

10/08/2026

Thank you to Sooke Chamber of Commerce and the Multi-belief Initiative for hosting the All Candidates meeting at EMCS last night. We apprecitated being included and being able to provide accurate information on the Sooke Gathering Place so people can make an informed vote.

10/04/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out and made the ABBA Party such a success, and a sold out night. Thanks to Shannon Rae and Jeff Head for the music and trivia, Mary McColeman and team for organizing and decorating, The Legion for providing the space and making themed drinks and Swedish meatball supper.; and Sherry Robb (https://www.sherryrobb.com/) for donating the prizes for best costume.
The event made $2,943.25 in tickets and donations for the Sooke Gathering Place. The 50/50 had a happy winner of $440.00. The other $440.00 helps keep our programs running and allows us to do things like the Health Summit and upcoming Mental Health Fair (stay tuned).

10/02/2026

The Sooke Region Communities Health Network has been nominated for a Sooke Business of Excellence Award - best non-profit. Please consider voting for us.
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Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce is offering ad space in it’s signature magazine! “EVERYTHING you always wanted to know about SOOKE” is distributed to all new businesses and community members via Chamber gatherings, Sooke Region Tourism, District of Sooke, Victoria Tourism Bureau and more!

10/02/2026

The Sooke Gathering Place is a proposed multi-purpose community hub designed to bring people together, reduce isolation, and support health, wellness, learning, and connection for seniors and youth. There will be space to meet and socialize but there will also be programs designed to increase or maintian health and wellness.
It will also be providing opportunities for youth and seniors to work together and develop connections. Feeling connected to our communities help us get through the tough times.

10/01/2026

Did you know that the Sooke Gathering Place will also be for youth? Here are a few of the things that youth said they would like to see happen there.
Dance Parties
Board Games
After School Drop in/homework assistance
Quiet space
Knitting club for youth and seniors
Sewing
Place to eat
Children’s cooking classes
Community Discussions
Story Telling
Community Games
Connect at risk students with adults/elders
Gen z video’s teaching seniors about youth slang
Chess Club
Crib club
Pool table
Challenge baseball games (youth vs. seniors)
Movie room
Help accessing Mental Health Support
Learning such as First Aid, Food Safe, Life skills, Art lessons, outdoor survival, Naloxone training,
Guest Speakers, workshops
Youth run business?
Do volunteer hours.
Community Mural space
Learning how to pay taxes, rent houses, get loans, get jobs, car maintanance etc.
Learning how to survive and live independently
Outdoor movie space
Helping Seniors with computers
Having an elder mentor
Friendly to LGBTQ+ and people from differing cultures
Learning to cook healthy, easy, cheap meals
Cook meals for seniors and people in the community.
Job skills programs
Badminton
Gaming competitions with seniors

09/28/2026

The planning team would like to thank everyone who participated in the Health Summit yesterday. It started off with some informative information from Mayor Maja Tait and out Medical Health officer for Public Health. This set the stage for the round tables where the over 60 people in attendance were able to share their thoughts of what other supports are needed in Sooke. One of the key messages we heard is the importance of connecting with others to maintain our wellbeing. Stay tuned for the report to come.

09/26/2026

ABBA is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. Can't wait to see your costumes - we have some GREAT prizes in store for the best.