Author Archives: Shannon Whissell
Society Member’s Breakfast 2012
The Cridge Centre for the Family, like all non-profits and charities in Canada, is truly owned and answers to a committed volunteer body, the society members. In the case of The Cridge Centre, society members provide support in many ways, … Continue reading
The Gift of Love from Adore’s Dream Women
What’s a manicure worth? What about a haircut? Time for yourself? Now – what price would you put on an evening of pampering, complete with professional hair, make-up and nail treatments and a decadent dessert tea, all while your children … Continue reading
What’s in a Week?
Shakespeare asked us "what's in a name?", but this week there was so much going on, that one has to wonder 'what's in a week?" In many ways, a week is a week – it has 7 days. Many of … Continue reading
Saanich Mayor Proclaims “Prevention of Violence Against Women Week”
Each April since 1995, British Columbia has observed Prevention of Violence Against Women week on the third week of April, this year falling on April 16 – 20. While this provincial observance still stands, there are, sadly, no provincial activities. … Continue reading
In Memorium: Anne Spicer
We learned on the morning of Friday, April 13 of the passing of a dear friend and committed leader of The Cridge Centre, Anne Spicer. Chief Executive Officer Shelley Morris shares the prayers of all who knew Anne and benefited … Continue reading
Victoria Transmission and Auto Care Support Women
The Cridge Transition House for Women is pleased to announce a significant new partnership with Victoria Transmission & Auto Care, in its ongoing work to help and support women and young children attempting to leave abusive and violent relationships. … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap for Families
Mother May I Productions has been holding its premier event, Bridging the Gap, for three years. This year The Cridge Respitality Service is proud to have been invited to participate. Beyond ABC there is a World of Possibility… Bridging the … Continue reading
POSTPONED – Four Great Voices – One Great Night!
The planning team for this event has made the difficult decision to postpone it until further notice. If you purchased tickets, please contact Shannon Whissell at (250) 995-6419 or by email at swhissell (at) cridge (dot) org Victoria is blessed … Continue reading
2nd annual look good : do good cut-a-thon
The second annual look good : do good cut-a-thon sponsored by headstart hair design will take place Sunday, March 4, 2012 from noon until 4 pm. This great event is sponsored by salon owners Chris & Garry Preston. Salon manager Megan, … Continue reading
Brain Injury Series on CBC One
This week, All Points West on CBC Radio One in Victoria is featuring a series of conversations about brain injury. Interviewees include survivors of brain injury, doctors, family members, and professionals working in the field. Janelle Breese Biagioni, community services coordinator for … Continue reading
