# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Discover the joy of meaningful connection through the timeless art of letter writing. Join Victoria Literacy Connection (VLC) to learn about their free Intergenerational Pen Pal Club, a program that matches people with a pen pal at least 20 years older or younger—creating unexpected friendships and heartfelt exchanges.

Longtime letter writer Leslie Simpson will share stories about the history of letter writing from around the world, along with her own experiences as a dedicated correspondent and Pen Pal Club volunteer. You’ll also hear about VLC’s free services for seniors, including Tech Tutoring, as well as opportunities to volunteer and share your literacy skills with others.

Whether you’re curious about joining the Pen Pal Club, interested in volunteering, or simply love a good story, this session offers a warm and engaging look at connection through the written word.

Speakers:

Marla Ilo has worked with VLC for six years and oversees volunteer intake, the Tech Tutoring program, and the Intergenerational Pen Pal Club. She believes strongly in the power of literacy, connection, and community.

Leslie Simpson has volunteered with the Pen Pal Club management for 3 years and has been an active pen pal in the program for 5 years. A passionate letter writer since childhood, she currently has two pen pals through the Club and brings a lifelong love of the written word to her work.

Use the ticket link to register for free!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/intergenerational-pen-pal-club-session-with-victoria-literacy-connection/200030235006836
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Victoria
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 1454 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2B7, Canada
- **lat**: 48.44253
- **long**: -123.34258
- **full address**: 1454 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2B7, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection being held?
  - **A:** Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at 1454 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 2B7, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection?
  - **A:** Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection is organized by The Eldercare Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Intergenerational Pen Pal Club session with Victoria Literacy Connection sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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