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Gabriolans participate in many other organizations, to improve and enjoy their own lives, and to enhance the lives of others. Those organizations include these (and many others).

Agricultural Hall Association
250 247 8298
Farmers Market Manager: Lisa Dowding Carter 250 247 9795
Hall bookings: Sonia Baker 250 247 7580

Al Anon
A support group for family or friends of alcoholics
Meets each Monday at 7 pm at the WI Hall, 476 South Road

Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 7 pm at the WI Hall
250 753 7513

Anglican Church
St. Martin Ecumenical Church (Anglican-Lutheran Traditions)
250 247-9729

Aurora Home Learning Centre
950 North Road
250 247 7614
http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/lah/aur_about.htm

Block Parents
250 247 8333
Identifies homes available to children in an emergency. Sign-up forms are at the RCMP office or the Elementary School.

Cats Alive
250 247 8953

Cemetery Commission
Hugh Brown
250 247 9207

Church on the Rock
Pastors Gerrit & Alice Verstraete
250 247 9534

Crisis Centre
250 754 4447

Degnen Bay Wharfinger
Vern 250 247 8785

Emergency Communications Amateur Ham Radio Operators
Mike Hale
250 247 9441
Provide communications for Island events and in case of emergency, set up stations to link fire, police and ambulance.

Gabriola Ambulance Society
250 247 0226
Equipment: 250 247 8238
Membership is open to everyone who lives on Gabriola.
http://www.gabriolaambulancesociety.org/

Gabriola Arts Council
www.gabriolaartscouncil.org/
250  247 7409

Gabriola Cats Alive Society
Jean
250 247 7370

Gabriola Champions through Grief
Meets monthly on Gabriola. The group will provide an informal and relaxed setting where people can connect with others experiencing grief. Support is both given and received. Hospice volunteers, Janice Power and Liz McKnight, will guide the discussion, based on the needs of those in attendance. Call Janice Power at 250-247-8498 or Liz McKnight at 250-713-8857 to pre-register and learn where and when the meeting will take place. You can also call Hospice at 250-758-8857 for more information on other programs offered by the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society.

Gabriola Community Hall
250 247 9292
Hall bookings: Leave a message at 247 9292 or call Mike at 247 9905.

Gabriola Co-op Radio Society
250 247 9891
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http://members.shaw.ca/gabriolaradio/

Gabriola Emergency Social Services (GESS)
GESS provides, preparedness in the event of a disaster where the next 72 hours counts. We offer training, neighbourhood preparedness, PALS for the pets and livestock, emergency kits, general knowledge of self-sustainable what to do in case of emergencies where we could be cut off from Nanaimo, or even our own community in case of fire, flood, earthquakes, disease.

Brochures with contact info, etc. are available at the Visitor Centre on Gabriola. Included is info on how to prepare, what to pack, how to plan for your pet, how to work with your neighbours, designated reception centres and contact info.
http://www.essgabriola.com/index.php

Gabriola Groundwater Management Society
Jenny Brown MacLeod
250 247 9601

Gabriola Health Care Society/Auxiliary
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http://www.ghcs.ca/

Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Centre
250 247-9332; Toll Free: 1 (888) 284-9332
#5 – 377 Berry Point Road
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http://www.gabriolaisland.org

Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO)
250 247 9257

Gabriola Land and Trails Trust (GaLTT)
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http://www.galtt.ca/

Gabriola Land Conservancy
Joan Cellick
250 247 8307
http://blog.conservancy.bc.ca/get-involved-with-tlc/campaigns/gabriola-commons/

Gabriola Medical Clinic
250 247 9922
Monday to Friday
By appointment 9 am - 4 pm

Gabriola Fellowship Church
775 North Road
250 247 9181

Gabriola Pet Find
250 247 8654

Gabriola Historical & Museum Society – Museum
505 South Road
250 247 9987
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http://www.gabriolamuseum.org/

Gabriola Recreation Society
Virginia Ebbels 250 247 2014
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http://www.gabriolarecreation.org/

Gabriola Rescue of Wildlife Society (GROWLS)
250 247 8805
Pager: 250 714 7101
Rescues, administers first aid, and transports injured animals to a vet or wildlife recovery facility, and provides public education. GROWLS meets every second Wednesday at 7 pm at the Rollo Center.
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http://www.growls.ca/

Gabriola Island Fire Department
Call 911 for emergencies.
Rick Jackson: Fire Chief
250 247 9677; Fax: 250 247 9850
Fire Chief's pager: 250 755 9369
Duty Officer pager: 250 755 9289
Volunteer Fire Department. Pamphlets and videos on fire prevention and safety are available.

Gabriola Island Power & Sail Squadron
Don Butt
PO Box 71, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0
250 247 7804
A unit of the Vancouver Island North District of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) is one of Canada's newest Squadrons. The Squadron offers a variety of courses to the recreational boater on safety, seamanship and navigation, and other marine related subjects. Our basic courses will qualify you for the Coast Guard Operator's Certificate.
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www.powersquadron.gabriola.org/

Gabriola Memorial Cairn Association
Peter Eastick
250 247 8107

Gathering Place
250 247 8020
http://www.gabriolahopecentre.com/gatheringplacetemplate.htm

Hope Centre
250 247 8730
http://www.gabriolahopecentre.com/gatheringplacetemplate.htm

Islands Trust
250 247 2063
Gabriola is part of the Islands Trust area in the Strait of Georgia. The Trust mandate is to preserve and protect the uniqueness of the area. Responsible for the Official Community Plan and land use bylaws.
http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/

Gabriola United Church
250 247 8633

Gabriola Island Lions Club
Eric Boulton
250 247 9202
Local chapter of international organization.
http://lions.gabriola.org/

Palette People, Rollo Centre
Catherine Anderson
250 247 8438

People for a Healthy Community
250 247 7311
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http://www.phc-gabriola.org/

Regional District of Nanaimo
Gisele Rudischer, Regional Director
250 247 8847
The RDN also includes Gabriola Island as one of its regions and administers many matters, including building permits, garbage and Blue Box pick-up.
www.rdn.bc.ca

Parent Advisory Council- Gabriola Elementary School
Supports school Organizations, e.g. fund-raising for field trips and playground equipment; keeps up with education changes.
http://www.gabriolapac.com/

Rollo Seniors' Centre
Rentals: Valerie Walsh, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 247 9384
Contract bridge, Cribbage, Duplicate Bridge, Mahjong, Palette People, Photography Club, Quilting, Scrabble and more.

Roman Catholic Church
Our Lady of Victory Mission
250 753 3570

Visitor Centre/Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce
250 247 9332; Toll Free: 1 (888) 284 9332
#5 – 377 Berry Point Road
http://www.gabriolaisland.org

Welcome Wagon
Community Welcome Program
Elly Hallam
250 247 8792
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Baby Welcome Program
Sadie Steward
250 247 0256
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Women’s Institute Hall
Hall bookings: 250 247 8797