December 2025

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Nourish Your Neighbour Holiday Fundraiser

Please consider donating to our Nourish your Neighbour Holiday Fundraiser to support families in-need in the Fairfield and Gonzales neighbourhoods. For many, the holiday season is a time of joy and happiness, yet for some families in our community the holidays can be an emotionally and financially challenging.

Funds raised will be used to purchase grocery and retail gift cards to ensure families in our community have an opportunity to celebrate this holiday season stress-free. Donations of $20 and over are eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt. To donate please click here.

Donations will be gratefully accepted until December 10th.

Music in the Garry Oak room ~ Claire Coupland

The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association presents Music in the Garry Oak, a winter concert series presenting local live music in a cozy candlelit atmosphere. Grab dinner from the food trucks outside, kick back & enjoy the tunes! Each month will showcase a new artist. Discover new local artists, support the arts, and meet community.

Friday, December 19 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Doors open @6:30pm) |

Door Tickets $25 | 1335 Thurlow Rd (Garry Oak Room)

New! Drop-In Craft Social

Are you looking for a casual and creative space to paint, draw, or craft while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee? Join our Drop-In Craft Social, a relaxed, no-pressure gathering where anyone—artists, hobbyists, or complete beginners—can come together, create, and connect. No RSVP needed – just drop in! Bring your own materials or use some provided supplies. No rules, just creativity – work on your own projects or get inspired by others! Adult (18+) to attend. Do you have art supplies to donate? Give us a call at (250) 382 – 4604!

Every Wednesday* | 10:30 am – 12:00pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd (in the Wolf Den Rm) | By Donation

*Note: Craft Social does not operate on statutory holidays, School District 61 breaks and Pro-D Days

Moss Rock Preschool – Full Time Spots Available

Join us in our licensed child-guided Preschool taught by our superb Early Childhood Educators. Our goal at Moss Rock Preschool is to provide educational opportunities of exploration in a vast number of areas, such as nature, community, art and social interactions.

Our focus is heavy on exploration-based learning in a warm, diverse and nurturing environment. Our Educators pay close attention to the choices their preschoolers make and, with that, continue to create an evolving program that best suits the children’s individual needs. If you are interested in registering your child, please send your request to eyc@fairfieldcommunity.ca

Ages 2.5 – 5 | 9:00am – 1:00pm | September – June | $10 A Day ChildCare BC Program

Badminton is Back!

Drop-in for a variety of levels from beginner to advance, the focus is on fun! Doubles play will be prioritized. Partners are organized by an attendant or rotational system that ensures regular changes with playing partners. Bring your own racquet – we provide the birdies. Weekly pre-registration is required – the focus is one having fun!

Wednesdays | Weekly Registration | 7:00pm – 8:00pm | $5 + GST | Sir James Douglas Elementary School Gym (entrance facing the school parking lot)

Mama Dance Party!

Calling all mamas! Come join us on the dance floor for a night curated just for YOU. 90s and early 2000s throwbacks and more! Join us for a night curated for all mamas, in any season of their Motherhood or reproductive journey, to connect through creative expression, freedom of movement and community building. Light refreshments and snacks provided. Feel free to come for it all or leave when needed. We can’t wait to dance, groove and connect with you all soon!

Saturday, December 6th | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | $5 Suggested Donation | 1335 Thurlow Rd (Garry Oak Room)

Paint Night with Barbara Morris – Holly Jolly Snowman

Unleash your inner artist and bring your willingness to create your own masterpiece. With step by step demonstration, you do not require no experience. In the two hours, you will get creative, have fun, and at the end of the evening take home your beautiful creation.

Holly Jolly Snowman – Get into the Holiday Spirit with his Holly Jolly Snowman! This adorable snowman is so cute and lifelike, you’ll almost expect him to come to life!All supplies included. Click here to register!

Thursday, December 11th, | 6:30pm – 9:30pm | 1/$40 | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Repair Café

FGCA volunteers invite you to Repair Café Fairfield: a neighbourhood initiative that educates residents about repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Residents of Fairfield and surrounding areas can bring their broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers. Currently, we ask that you bring just one item so the volunteers can help as many people as possible. Click here to see the items that you can get fixed!

Saturday, December 6th | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free or By Donation

Clothing Swap

Do you need some new duds? Come shop for free on the first Saturday of the month (except July, August, September, and January)! Donated clothing is sorted by our volunteers and includes clothes for all ages and styles! It’s free for anyone to participate – come and fill up a bag to take home. Click here for donation guidelines.

Saturday, December 6th | 10:00am – 1:00pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free or By Donation

Calendar at The Place, 1330 Fairfield Rd

Board Meeting -January 12th, 7pm – 9pm

Clothing Swap – Saturday, December 6th, 10am – 1pm

Repair Café -Saturday, December 6th, 2pm – 5pm

Community Dinner– Friday, February 13th, 6pm – 7:30pm

CALUC Meeting – Monday, January 26th, 7pm – 9pm

Neighbourhood Improvement Committee Meeting – Tuesday, December 23rd, 5pm – 6:30pm, 1330 Fairfield Rd in the foyer

FGCA Reception desk is open: Monday to Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm

Closed on Saturdays & Sundays.

The FGCA will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th – January 1st

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