Event:SOSJ Seniors Christmas Gift Card Program 2021
Location:Online
Start:Friday Sep 24, 2021
12:00 AM PDT
12:00 AM PDT
End:Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
11:59 PM PST
11:59 PM PST
Cost:Free!
Contact:Simone Conner
(250) 701-1508
simoneconner@outlook.com
(250) 701-1508
simoneconner@outlook.com
In 2020 the Sovereign Order of St John Victoria Commandery assisted 323 of Victoria’s most vulnerable seniors through Christmas with grocery gift cards. The grocery cards helped make Christmas a little brighter for those seniors who depend on greater Victoria Food Banks through out the year.
This year SOSJ Victoria is partnering with the Society of St Vincent de Paul again, as well as the Sooke Food Bank, to expand the reach of the Seniors Christmas Program. By making a donation and/or bidding on our mini-auction (auction items will be added throughout the 4 week campaign October 12 - November 10, and please remember that it's not about the value of the item, but the value of the impact you will be making :)), you are helping us reach our goal of bringing seasonal joy to over 420 Greater Victoria seniors that are struggling financially. This extra little bit helps lift them up and allows them to have holiday dinner, or perhaps buy special treats that they only get once a year, or to be able to pick up food items that they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.
Monetary donations through our cash appeal are eligible for a tax receipt, which will be issued in the beginning of 2022.
Should we surpass our fundraising goal of $30,000, you can be assured that any additional funds raised will be distributed by the SOSJ Victoria to the sick and poor in our community.
We thank you for your support!
| Auction Items | Value | High Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors GC Program | |||
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2 Night stay in Beautiful Sidney-by-the-Sea
Enjoy a 2 night stay in a Seaview King Room, includes parking. Enjoy the weekend and take in the charming coastal community of Sidney-by-the-Sea. With over 100 boutique shops, a beautiful sea walk, great places to east and BC's only waterfront distillery right next door, you are sure to find something fun to do! (Expires October 16, 2022) Valued at $650 Current bid: $500 Donated By The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa This item can be mailed. |
$650 | $500 |
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A Vibrant Jungle Family Experience
With surprises at every turn, you’ll encounter poison dart frogs, tortoises, large iguanas, flamingos, tropical ducks, free flying tropical birds and more. Stroll through and marvel at our lush gardens including tropical flowers, carnivorous plants and fruits of the world. Your jungle adventure awaits. (No Expiration) Valued at $70 Current bid: $70 Donated By Victoria Butterfly Gardens This item can be mailed. |
$70 | $70 |
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Sip some of Cowichan Valleys Finest
Also, a 375ml bottle of Wild Blackberry Vodka from Stillhead Distillery. Naturally infused with 100% wild Cowichan Valley blackberries picked at their peak, this vodka produces a uniquely-sweet flavour on its own, or can be used as a twist on any classic cocktail. Valued at $50 Current bid: $75 Donated By Cowichan Valley SOSJ Member |
$50 | $75 |
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$50 to Enjoy at Lure Restaurant & Bar
With its prime waterfront location, casual atmosphere and relaxed indoor and outdoor seating, it makes a great place to relax. (Expires August 31, 2022) Valued at $50 Current bid: $150 Donated By Lure Restaurant & Bar This item can be mailed. |
$50 | $150 |
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A First Class Dining Experience for 10
This is the perfect item to get your friends bidding on you with - it is a night you will look back on fondly. Valued at $1,700 Current bid: $1,000 Donated By Toque Catering This item can be mailed. |
$1,700 | $1,000 |
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Bombs Away (the good kind!)
Next enjoy some relaxing handmade products from LUSH, including the "You're the Best" gift set - because you ARE the best! Valued at $60 Current bid: $40 Donated By Cowichan SOSJ Member who loves R&R time! |
$60 | $40 |
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An Afternoon Out with the WHOLE Family!
f you would like to learn about aircraft and aviation history, then you will love to visit this Museum. They have aircraft on display that once flew in Canadian skies but mostly over British Columbia. Some of these aircraft date from 1910 and some are from modern times. They have experimental aircraft, a commercial airliner and military aircraft along with helicopters and seaplanes. All these aircraft were once quite familiar over BC communities but are now very rare. For younger visitors and their families, they have hands-on activities that will help them learn more about aviation. Valued at $145 Current bid: $50 Donated By British Columbia Aviation Museum This item can be mailed. |
$145 | $50 |
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The Greatest Little Show on Earth!
Over 85 exciting miniature dioramas and displays! Your visit here will be a memorable experience for years to come. You'll feel a lasting desire to return! Welcome to the little people's Wonderful World of Smallness, walk down its road -- step into the Story Books of fact, fiction and fantasy. Return to those fond memories of yesteryear, those childhood dreams and history's greatest moments! (Expires October 31, 2022) Valued at $37 Current bid: $25 Donated By Miniature World This item can be mailed. |
$37 | $25 |
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Jewelry that is Meaningful, Elegant and Beautiful
Valued at $150 Current bid: $150 Donated By Amy Wing Designs This item can be mailed. |
$150 | $150 |
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Date Night Getaway!
1 night in a luxurious Erickson Wing Studio, including breakfast for 2 and parking. (Expires October 16, 2022 and Black Out Dates are: July & August, Holidays and Holiday Weekends) Valued at $350 Current bid: $300 Donated By Inn at Laurel Point This item can be mailed. |
$350 | $300 |
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Get seen Island Wide!
Along with a 1/2 page feature in print, you will also get 100,000 digital ad views with a 300x300px online ad. Valued at $2,050 Current bid: $0 Donated By Times Colonist This item can be mailed. |
$2,050 | $0 |
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A World to Discover
February 26, 2022 (Date and Time to be confirmed) This unique creation for the whole family, will surprise you by the magic of the circus arts of the Kalabanté acrobats. This show, an immersive journey, will take you in a rainforest, in the midst of a sacred dance ceremony around the fire and many more places... while listening to sounds of live musicians. A world to discover! Valued at $84 Current bid: $80 Donated By The Farquhar at UVic This item can be mailed. |
$84 | $80 |
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Time to Make a Road Trip
With a gift certificate for 2 adults to the Nootka Sound Day Cruise on board the M.V. Uchuck III, you can expect to see a variety of marine life from bald eagles to sea lions, sea otters and on occasion, even whales (so don't forget your camera!). If you want to spend as much time as possible in a day exploring Nootka Sound, this is the cruise for you! Plan on being on board the MV Uchuck III from 9 am to close to 8pm in the summer time. Off season you could be back closer to 5-6 pm. The MV Uchuck III departs Tuesdays (only) from Gold River, BC to provide freight and passenger service throughout the many inlets and waterways of historic Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. (No Expiration) Valued at $164 Current bid: $100 Donated By Get West Adventure Cruises This item can be mailed. |
$164 | $100 |
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A little of this and a little of that
Valued at $100 Current bid: $80 Donated By Dame Shannon & Chevalier Peter Baillie |
$100 | $80 |
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2 Night stay on a Private Island in Beautiful Ucluelet
Come escape to our peaceful self-contained condo suites with full kitchens and private entrances. Our suites are clean + modern with many featuring beautiful outdoor soaker tubs on decks. Located in the protected harbour on our own spit of land surrounded by water accessing both the serene Ucluelet Inlet & Marina. Water’s Edge allows for lots of wildlife sightings of sea lions, of sea lions, sea otters, shore birds, eagles, bears and more across the harbour.Pamper yourself at the onsite Aveda - Nurture Day Spa or kick back and enjoy some modern Korean comfort food at SEOM Restaurant’s beautiful patio overlooking the Marina. Stunning surroundings, breathtaking views, and wonderful open spaces. The perfect West Coast launching pad for your next adventure. Water's Edge is looking forward to welcoming you. 1 Deluxe Bedroom with Outdoor Tub Valid: Sunday - Thursday (no weekends) Not valid: June 15th - Sept 15th, Holidays or Long Weekends (No Expiration) Valued at $500 Current bid: $400 Donated By Waters Edge Suites This item can be mailed. |
$500 | $400 |
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