October 2025

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Volunteer Info Session

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Joining a committee or our Board of Directors is a great way to get involved. Join us for an info-session to hear from current Board and Committee members about their work: what it’s like, how it works, and why it matters. Attendees are encouraged to stay and observe the regular Board meeting from 7-9pm following the session. Open to everyone!

If you can’t attend the info session but still want to join the Board or a committee, get in touch! Nominations must be received by October 20. To learn more contact Vanya at 250-382-4604 or vmcdonell@fairfieldcommunity.ca

Monday, October 6 | 6:00pm – 6:45pm | Arbutus Room, Fairfield Gonzales Community Place, 1330 Fairfield Rd.

Moss Rock Preschool

Moss Rock Preschool currently has two available spots: one for Monday – Friday (5 days) and one for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (3 days). If you are interested in registering your child, please send your request to eyc@fairfieldcommunity.ca

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. Click here for more information on Moss Rock Preschool

FGCA’s 2024-25 Annual General Meeting

Come out to our Annual General Meeting to hear what we’ve been up to this year, celebrate our 50th anniversary (yes, there will be CAKE!) and vote for the Board of Directors! All are welcome, and members may vote. If you’re not a member yet, sign up for your free membership here by October 5 so you’re eligible to vote at the AGM.

Monday, October 27th | doors at 6:30, meeting 7pm-8:30pm | Arbutus Rm (1330 Fairfield Road)

Repair Café Fairfield

The Repair Café Fairfield is a free community event to which people can bring their damaged items from home to be repaired by volunteer “Fixers”. It’s also a chance to learn, with like-minded folks who believe in reusing instead of just discarding still-useful goods into the landfill. You can watch and even help, while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. It is a positive, friendly and interesting experience for all. Visit our website for more information on items you can get fixed and volunteer opportunities.

Saturday, October 4th | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free or By Donation

Climate Action Group Relaunch

Join us for the (re)Launch of the Climate Action Group! The antidote to climate anxiety is climate action! Everyone is welcome to help us reimagine what we can do at a neighbourhood level to tackle climate change. We’ll provide snacks, facilitation, childminding, and kids activities, and together we’ll determine our shared priorities and vision for climate action in Fairfield Gonzales.

Saturday, October 18th | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Garry Oak Rm | 1341 Thurlow Rd

Family Drop-In Programs are Back!

Join us for Laugh, Learn & Lunch on Mondays 9:30am-12pm (Sequoia Room), Parent & Tot Playgroup on Tuesdays 9:30am-11am (Sequoia Room), & Kindergym on Thursdays 9:30am-11am (Garry Oak Room). For more information on our Family drop-ins visit our website. Free or by donation.

Beginner & Level 2 Hand Drumming & Percussion

Beginner: You do not need to know anything about drumming before taking this course. In fact, you do not even need a drum. Professional drums are provided for all classes. You will also receive a 30-page guide – “Intro Hand Drumming” for your own future reference.

Tuesdays, October 7 – November 25 (no class November 11) | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | 7 / $210

Level 2: Level 2 is the chance to take your drumming to new heights, and to feel confident in your playing, timing and creativity.

Thursdays, October 9 – November 20 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | 7 / $210

Visit our website to register!

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, October 4th | 10:00am – 1:00pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free or By Donation

G.O.A.T. Zone ~ Youth Drop-In (Grades 6-8)

As with Youth Zone, one might find themselves playing pool, air hockey, or instruments. Or they might relax with some conversation or a good book depending on what they feel like doing in this safe and open-ended program hosted by experienced leaders. Snack will be served nightly.

*Note: G.O.A.T does not operate on statutory holidays, SD 61 closures: Spring Break, Summer Break & Pro-D Days. Please check the Victoria School District website calendar for those dates.

Fridays, (starting October 17th) | 6:30pm – 9:00pm |1330 Fairfield Rd (Wolf Den Rm) | $5 (Suggested Donation)

Community Dinners are Back!

Once a month, on the 2nd Friday (October-June), families and individuals can come enjoy a nutritious and delicious home-cooked meal with the community! There is no need to pre-register. Meals will be available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. Everyone welcome!

Friday, October 10th | 6pm – 7:30pm | 1341 Thurlow Rd (Garry Oak Rm) | By Donation

Repair Café Fairfield

Saturday, October 4th | 2:00pm – 5:00pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Art at the Place ~ FGCA Staff Art Show

This October, we are featuring our artists here at FGCA. The staff exhibit features work from various artists from all backgrounds in diverse forms of acrylic, collage, and multi-media. Inspired by big and small moments in each of their lives, the artists allow the audience to catch a glimpse of what inspires them!

October 3rd – 31st | Monday – Friday |9:00am – 4:30pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd

Calendar at The Place, 1330 Fairfield Rd

Board Meeting -October 6th, 7pm – 9pm

Annual General Meeting – October 27th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Clothing Swap – Saturday, October 4th, 10am – 1pm

Repair Café – Saturday, October 4th, 2pm – 5pm

Community Dinner– Friday, October 10th, 6pm – 7:30pm

CALUC Meeting – Monday, November 24th, 7pm – 9pm

Neighbourhood Improvement Committee Meeting – Tuesday, October 28th, 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 Monday, October 13th (Thanksgiving)

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