Are you an older man looking to do some hands-on wood working, mechanical repairs and tinkering in a congenial setting?
Based on the Australian movement, this organization is designed to help deal with social isolation. The intention of the organization is not to be exclusionary, but rather to meet a need of a specific group of people. While not directly a ‘health’ program, Men’s Sheds have been shown to help deal with social isolation and thus help improve the quality of life. The idea is that “men don’t talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder”.
The Men’s Shed provides a space for men to have a workshop environment where they can do hands on projects for themselves and the community in a collaborative atmosphere.
The Shed is hosted by the Sooke Region Museum.
An information meeting was held in the Workshop at the Museum on Saturday 22 February 2025.
If you missed the meeting, and are interested, please come to the Men’s Shed during open hours (dates below).
Questions? contact Sarah at programs@sookeregionmuseum.ca or call 250-642-6351.
Registration is required. Participants will sign in/sign out of the Shed. $5 drop-in fee per session (suggested). There will be a box in the Shed to receive fees.
Willy Webb, Groundskeeper/Maintenance is the onsite contact for the Men’s Shed and will be at the Shed on the dates below.
Upcoming Dates:
Information meeting, Saturday 22 February 10am
Shed will be open every 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am-1pm
15 March
19 April
17 May
Mike Jennings from the Men’s Shed Association of BC shared the video below at our information meeting:
Thanks to the Canadian Government New Horizons program for assisting with this program and for the Men’s Shed Association of BC for support and guidance.
