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FEATURES

42 An Incurable Passion

Helen Lang is so passionate about gardening, she turned it into a lifelong vocation of helping other gardeners.

6 Don’t Stop Playing

Olympian and Hall of Famer Don Steen shares his passion for play with other athletes.

46 A Writer with Resolve

10 Location, Location, Location

Despite an inability to type, accomplished author Ruth Adkins continues to pen tales roughly based on her own experienes.

When it comes to choosing a residence, location ranks as the highest priority for most.

12 Family Matters

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Retirement residences’ front-line workers encourage family members to get involved in the decision process.

48 Travel 54 Classiﬁeds

16 Four-legged Volunteers Welcomed by VIHA

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Animal therapy programs have a positive impact on seniors who may not otherwise have pets of their own.

4 The Family Caregiver by Barbara Small

20 Making the Most of the Directory 44 Forever Young Understanding the different housing categories by William Thomas

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52 Fit for the Adventure

21-36 Senior Housing Directory

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An easy-to-read guide for those seeking housing options and care providers for seniors.

53 Courageous & Outrageous by Pat Nichol

38 A Community of Companions

Programs help seniors transitioning to a retirement residence make friends and ﬁt in – often a top-ofmind concern.

56 Reﬂections: Then & Now by Gipp Forster

40 Unearthing a Lifetime of Stories

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THE FAMILY CAREGIVER

BY BARBARA SMALL

Long-distance Caregiving

any families are dispersed across the country – or even around the world – which can make caregiving a family member even more challenging. I experienced this first-hand when my own parents were both ill and needing care. They lived near Duncan; I lived in Victoria; my sister in Prince George; and my brother on the Sunshine Coast. So, whenever we were needed for caregiving, I drove up, my sister flew in and my brother took the ferry. We did this for two years. Long-distance caregiving often involves specific concerns different from those of families who live near each other. Below are some suggestions for making caring from a distance easier: • Call the care recipient often and regularly. Listen closely to their comments or complaints, and ask questions that can alert you to changes in their health or routines. • Establish a support network in your family member’s hometown with contact people who can check in with your family member on a regular basis and alert you if they notice any changes. This person could be a close friend, neighbour, minister, doctor or others who regularly visit them. Keep this person’s contact information with you at all times and ensure that they have your contact information. • Gather information about services, resources and other options for care available in your family member’s community. Do this in advance, even if you don’t need these services right now. Have the information on hand before a crisis happens. Use the Internet, check with their local health unit or pick up a copy of the local telephone directory. • When you do visit, make the most of your time. Plan in

advance for what you need to accomplish during the visit, in addition to visiting with your family member. • Some communities offer telephone assurance programs, usually staffed by volunteers, who check in on frail and disabled persons living alone. Many volunteer organizations also have friendly visitor programs that provide regular visits to people who aren’t able to get out. • In a non-emergency situation, evaluate whether you need to travel or if someone locally can handle the situation? This will free you for emergency situations or times when it is essential for you to be there. • If another family member lives locally, and you are not the primary caregiver, you can still help by researching available resources and information about the illness or condition, offering to help financially or being an emotional support for the primary caregiver. Ask them what their biggest stressors are and see if SL there is a way you can help relieve these, even from afar. Next issue: BC Caregiving Guide, 2nd edition. Barbara Small is the Program Development Coordinator for Family Caregivers’ Network Society located in Victoria, BC. www.familycaregiversnetwork.org

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Athlete Proﬁle

Don’t Stop Playing BY KEVIN MCKAY

he world was a different place when a team of Canadian hockey players lined up in Toronto against the Soviet Union on the night of September 4, 1972. An ocean away in Munich, Canadian Olympic Track and Field coach Don Steen was among a group of Olympic coaches and athletes who wanted to watch the game. “Because the game took place in the middle of the night in Germany, access to and from the Village was restricted by locked gates so we had to resort to climbing fences to get to the media centre.” After watching Team Canada’s vic-

tory, the Canadians made their way back to their dorms. “We jumped back over the fence and went to bed. Unbeknownst to us, shortly after we went over the fence, Palestinian rebels did the same. I got woken up by a couple of athletes banging on my door and declaring all hell was breaking loose.” “Our dorm was right next to the Koreans who were beside the Israelis. I peeked around the corner of the Korean building and saw this guy wearing a hat and carrying a machine gun, obviously one of the rebels. He was close enough for me to talk to. A policeman pulled me back and, within minutes, the Village was on lockdown. The rest

of the story is history. Despite the tragedy, the athletes did not want to leave, and continued on with the competition, though security really tightened up at that point.” Having a front row seat to one of the most notorious terrorist attacks in modern history is just one act in the remarkable life of one of Canada’s greatest competitors and coaches. Born in 1935 into an athletic family, Don grew up in Vancouver first, and later Burnaby, attending school in both cities. Though he became best known in the field of athletics (track and field) his first love was basketball. “I was very heavily into basketball,”

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says Don. “I went to Sunday school as a youngster and the son of the minister had been a professional athlete in California. He took me under his wing and was very instrumental in teaching me the game, though I have to say I didn’t need much convincing. When I was going to Lord Byng High School, my basketball buddies and I used to pick the lock of the women’s gym at UBC. The security guy got so tired of catching us there, after a while, he just told us to make sure we locked up when we left.” While playing for Burnaby South, Don achieved a scoring record during the provincial championship tournament that stood for 11 years; was named tournament MVP once; and twice named to the all-star team. He even made it onto the Vancouver Clover Leafs, a Senior-A men’s basketball team, when he was just 16 years old. Don also competed in high school rugby and track and field and continued his winning ways by representing Canada in both rugby and track and field. After graduation, Don accepted a track and field scholarship to attend the University of Oregon, where he obtained both a Bachelor and Master’s of Science degree. During his time there, Don was coached by Bill Bowerman and had a teammate named Phil Knight. That pair would later team up to form a little shoe company called Nike. While at university, Don had one final hurrah with the sport of basketball. When he was entering his last year of college eligibility, he asked his track coach if he could try out for the basketball team. “My coach did not think that I had any chance to make the team, so he told me to go ahead. Well I did make the team, much to his chagrin, and really enjoyed playing that year.” Though Don set the Canadian record for the decathlon, a grueling two day-long competition involving 10 different track and field events, he was denied a chance to compete in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 due to a lack of funding for Canadian athletes.

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Don has another reason to be proud a fat lip. You must have been practicThough he never had a chance to experience Olympic glory as an athlete, – Sports Illustrated has listed him and ing pole vault.’ My long jump and high Don was thrilled to attend the 1988 Dave as the top father-son combina- jump were pretty good and my hurdles Games in Seoul, where his son David tion in the world when you add up weren’t bad, but javelin was probably my favourite and that is what I spend set his own Canadian record en route their best decathlon scores. Every decathlete has events they most of my time coaching now.” to winning the bronze medal in the His long career as a coach besame event. Unfortunately, the Ben are better at than others. Don says with gan at Burnaby South High Johnson drug-tainted win School where he worked as and subsequent disqualificaa teacher and established a tion in the 100-metres overHaving a front row seat to one of the program that dominated the shadowed Dave’s amazing track scene for years. He also performance. most notorious terrorist attacks in founded the Burnaby Strid“Prior to the Seoul Olymmodern history is just one act in the ers Track and Field Club and pics, the doctor working served as head coach during with Ben approached David remarkable life of one of Canada’s a time when the club churned and offered him a special greatest competitors and coaches out several Canadian Olym‘vitamin’ supplement, prompians. He was the first head ising it would make him an Don Steen. track and field coach at Sieven better athlete. David mon Fraser University, durrefused, saying he wanted ing which time he created to win on his own. He then insisted Athletics Canada test him a laugh, “The pole vault was my weak- and hosted the first BC high school monthly leading up to the 1988 Olym- est event. I would continually smash track and field championships. In 1969, Don’s life took another turn pics to prove he was competing clean. my face against the bar while trainI was very proud of him for taking that ing and when I would get home, my when he got involved with a new orgamother would say ‘Oh, I see you have nization looking after athletic competistand.”

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tions in BC schools. “I was conscripted by a group of school superintendents to create a school sports federation, which became the organization we know today as BC School Sports. This became more than a full-time job, communicating with hundreds of schools all over the province and all the various sports commissions, and putting on championships for the many sporting groups.” Along the way, Don became involved with BC Blind Sports and Recreation Association. Since getting involved, he has coached many athletes who are visually impaired or blind, something that brings its own unique challenges.

onship and Pan American teams. Don continues to coach today, including the current Canadian champion in javelin, Curtis Moss, who competed at the London Olympic Games last summer. But some of his favourite times are coaching a group of masters track and field athletes between the ages of 60 and 66. “They have taught me some very valuable lessons,” he says. “I swear they are getting younger each year. In 10 years, I can see them all bragging about how much stronger they are now than they were when they were in their sixties. I believe that at any age, our bodies are capable of growing and people should always pursue a healthy lifestyle, re-

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“Working with these athletes has been very rewarding for me, though you need to find new ways to do things. When you are teaching a discus thrower who is visually impaired, you cannot just tell them to watch you. You have to use sound cues and other strategies to teach the techniques.” Don has been a staff coach of Team Canada at the Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney and Athens as well as a number of World Champi-

gardless of age. The thing I have said for years is this: ‘Man does not stop playing because he grows old, man grows old because he stops playing.’” At 78, Don Steen, a man of impressive accomplishments, including membership in the BC Sports Hall of Fame, Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame and BC Athletics Coaches Hall of Fame, is living proof that for all the work he has put in, he has not even begun to stop playing. SL WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Location Location Location L Housing

BY VERNICE SHOSTAL

ike buying a new home, selecting a retirement residence is an important and personal decision that requires time and thought. Location is often a priority. For some, relocating to be near a support network, usually a son or a daughter, is a comfortable choice. At times, it may even mean moving to another province. A location in the hub of downtown close to all amenities may be a priority for some, while others are happiest staying close to their own neighbourhood, where they can stay in touch with friends and an environment familiar to them. A select few may even prefer a location with a natural setting offering a lake or ocean view. To be near her son and daughter-in-law, Betty Lunn relocated from downtown Victoria to the Alexander Mackie in Langford. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” says Betty, but because her family had a long way to come to see her, they encouraged her to move closer to where they lived. “Why shouldn’t I be near them?” she finally decided. Living near her family, Betty is happy with the change. Being near a loved one makes all the difference. At the Nanaimo Seniors Village, Irene Bonkowski says, “My husband was placed into the care building at Nanaimo Seniors Village, and I was finding it harder and harder to get up to see him with bus schedules and rides, so I decided it made sense to move into the assisted living building, so we could be closer to each other.” The change suits Irene perfectly. Both Gwen Colbourne and Tom Howe moved from Vancouver Island to the Royale Astoria in Coquitlam. While Gwen has several children in Coquitlam, Tom has a grandson nearby. Another factor in their choice of residence is the flat land. Both have scooters and enjoy the level terrain – a perfect location. All the way from Quebec, Kay Roth, a resident at Cedar Springs Retirement Residence in North Vancouver says, “When my husband passed away two years ago, I found myself in our condo in Montreal with my closest family members living in Vancouver. I had to make the difficult decision to leave the city where I had lived my entire life as well as life-long friends. Though it was a difficult decision to make, I realized that being close to my family made the most sense and with the help of my son, daughter and daughter-in-law, I made it happen.” Kay agrees that “Change is very difficult, 8120 1

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especially when you get older, however, the fact that I always focus on the joy that today will bring helps immensely.” Verna Bridge chose the Legion Manor in Victoria to live closer to her daughter. “It was too much travelling for them if I was going to visit at their place,” she says. “They would have to come and get me and bring me back. They have a life, too.” Moving to Legion Manor makes it much handier for them, Verna says. Veteran Harold Wheeler chose the Legion Manor because of its proximity to amenities. Harold and his wife, Elsie, moved from their acreage in Sooke to the Legion Manor because “it is near a little village, near a hospital and other amenities.” The Berwick Retirement Community near most of the places they frequented was the perfect location for Les Moreside and his wife, Gwen. “This was handy and familiar to us,” says Les, “medical doctor, dentist, bank, principal issues on a regular basis day by day.” Les still drives and continues to golf at two of his favourite courses near the residence. Nancy Duncan chose Berwick Royal Oak because it was near her old neighbourhood. “Living in the area and attending the Commonwealth Centre regularly, Berwick Royal Oak really appealed to me.” For Nancy, continuing to regularly visit her local recreation centre was a priority. Jeannine McDonell and Sylvia Markell, two residents of Summerhill in North Vancouver, also chose the location because it was near where they had lived before. “I lived within eight blocks of here for 50 years,” says Jeannine, “so everything was familiar.” The bus service right outside the door is the same bus she took to work every day. She knew the doctor, dentist, library, church and everything else she was familiar with. Sylvia Markell says, “The location is perfect. I can walk everywhere and it is close to my doctor and dentist. Moving here was almost like moving next door.” Lifetime residents of Burnaby, Bob and Virginia Rutherford, liked the location of the Mulberry, where they are near the church, garden club, financial institutions, doctors, bridge club and dear friends. A large stone on their original homestead near a school close by explains the history of the “living orchard” and the Rutherford family – a pretty good reason to stay in Burnaby. For Alfred and Inez Humphreys, a natural setting was im-

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portant. They moved from Ladysmith to Oak Tree Manor in Nanaimo because it was an ideal location according to Alfred – right downtown where they are blessed with many beautiful parks. Since the building sits on top of a hill, residents have a beautiful view from the large deck, says Alfred. “We can see the ferries and sailing ships coming back and forth. Nature has a lot to do with it.” Seniors choosing residences because of location do so because of proximity to something important to them – living close to loved ones, enjoying the convenience of amenities and a city bus (even though the residence may have its own bus), staying close to their old community, or choosing a natural environment. Although factors such as cost, availability and level of care are important issues to consider in choosing a retirement residence, a suitable location helps seniors continue to enSL joy the good life.

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Family Matters Housing

BY KEVIN MCKAY

hile some people resist a move into a residence for fear of losing their independence, it is a decision more seniors are choosing to make every year. The various residences one can choose from need to be checked out, evaluated, and selected based on a wide variety of criteria to make the best choice for each individual. Many seniors are fortunate to be able to enlist the aid of family members to help them with their decisions. According to Wayne Melvin, General Manager of Berwick on the Lake in Nanaimo, “Right now we find that approximately 60 per cent of our incoming inquiries originate from adult children looking at options for their parents.” For some people, much of the choice has been taken away from them by a bad turn of health, but this is not true in every instance of those who are ill. “If coming from acute care, in many cases, the senior is obliged to take the first bed available, so choice often gets ruled out,” says Loraine Coffin, General Manager of Renfrew Care Centre in Van-

couver. “In some instances, we do have a potential resident who is still in the home environment. Many times they are not well enough to come to visit the facility, and rely on the family to assist in the decision making.” Though there is always the potential for things to go sideways, people working on the front lines feel the more involved family members are in the process of making a choice the better. According to Christa Castillo, Director of Sales for Sunrise Senior Living in Victoria, “The families guide and provide the reality of the situation when the parent thinks they really do not need assistance. More support from family members assures the seniors they are not alone. Especially in cases when there is memory impairment; it is good to have someone represent the needs and preferences of the senior.” Wayne agrees, adding, “Many times family will be able to ask questions or raise concerns that may not have dawned on the potential resident.” Another consideration that must be

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or type of residence, one thing everyone agrees on is that good communication and an honest, open approach works best. The senior needing to move, the family members trying to help and the facility workers themselves all have one thing in mind: finding the best living situation for each individual. At Sunrise in Victoria some families visit first without the parent. “Sometimes we do have children come ahead or have a tour of the home first,” says Christa. During those times, the children can be very honest and realistic of their parent’s situation and their needs without embarrassing their parent. And then we ask them to come for a second tour with the parent and tour them again with a more resident-focused tour. Because the seniors are always nervous or have previous perceptions of a care home, this is the time to gently introduce our home.” Pre-planning is important says Wayne: “The best way to make things work well is cooperation and collaboration. Bringing everyone together to discuss the process in advance is always best. Talking about the transition process, from downsizing to selling their homes, arranging how their new home will be furnished, or planning for future care needs.” Each family is unique and not all siblings see eye to eye on even basic issues, let alone major decisions regarding the care of their parents. While no personnel at a residence would want to interfere with family dynamics, each has its own techniques to help siblings when there are disagreements. “When there are challenges between family members, we always identify the Power of Attorney and the Healthcare Representative when it comes to making decisions on behalf of the resident,” says Christa. “There are always family meetings, and we encourage all parties to be at least part of the conversation.” “There are times when a child is not in favour of the move or is not sure about our home. We invite them to come have a tour and ask all the questions they may have to be more confident in making the right decision or to be on board with the rest of the family.” Berwick on the Lake takes a similar approach. “We do see families from time to time that do not always agree on what is best for mom or dad,” says Wayne. “When this occurs, I usually describe myself as ‘Switzer-

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land.’ We talk to different family members and offer an avenue that removes the emotional component, or historical rifts that may hinder families as they navigate through the process.” One area that has definitely changed in choosing a residence is the advances made in social media and modern technology. Not only do the residences have websites, often with virtual tours, but family members of potential residents are turning to smart phones, laptop computers, tablets, Skype and other methods to stay in touch, help siblings who live farther away and even make life better for their parent in the care home. Wayne says his wife calls him a computer nerd with social skills. “We had a family member approach us this week to set up a video link so a 97-year-old resident could virtually attend a memorial service for a beloved cousin in Ontario. We are constantly updating our website and I would suggest, in the not too distant future, we will have virtual tours available.” But despite advances in technology, nothing replaces the human touch. “We have a website with pictures and information provided,” says Loraine. “Many families have accessed this site prior to contacting the facility. One thing I always stress is to trust their own instincts. For instance, do you feel welcomed? Does the facility smell? Does it look clean? How do the residents look… are they appropriately dressed, engaged in activities? Does the staff smile, say hello? These observations are very valuable and of considerable assistance in making a decision as SL to choosing a facility for care.”

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Footloose and fancy free… Let Berwick handle the day-to-day tasks with our top notch professional chefs to prepare your meals, our efﬁcient housekeepers to tidy up and our friendly staff organizing recreation activities and outings. Be as connected and social as you desire. Enjoy a movie in our theatre, health and wellness classes, or a game of cards with some of your friends. Visit a Berwick near you and discover how engaging retirement can be.

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Four-legged Volunteers Welcomed by Vancouver Island Health Authority BY SUSAN EVANS

ogs have a reputation as man’s best friend. Owning a dog has many benefits: they provide a reason to go out for a walk; a chance to experience their excitement about life as they chase a well-thrown ball or stick; and, of course, unconditional love. Organizations, from health care facilities to schools and day care centres, recognize the positive impact of a well-trained dog. Many of these allow pet visits and dog therapy under the auspices of Pacific Animal Therapy Society (PATS), Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS), Animal Assisted Therapy (ATT) or other approved dog therapy societies. PATS is an animal therapy program operating primarily on Vancouver Island. Sadey Guy founded the organization in 1988 after retiring from nursing. Twenty-five years later, PATS has grown to 300-plus volunteers who visit 90 facilities. “I was inspired to start the program when I saw the difference my own dogs made when they visited folks in facilities

who were not returning to their own homes,” says Sadey. At the Vancouver Island Health Authority, PATS volunteers take their own pets to visit retirement facilities, assisted living residences, group homes and other facilities. These pets must first pass a behaviour test (administered by a veterinarian), ensure that all their vaccinations are up to date and go through an orientation with their handler. PATS volunteers have many stories to tell about the impact their pet visits have on residents. Wearing blue PATS kerchiefs around their necks, these dogs bring love and laughter into the lives of many. In addition to visiting residential care facilities, there are animal therapy programs. These programs support approved therapy dogs visiting patients in acute-care facilities like Victoria General Hospital. Dogs enrolled in this program must not only pass the PATS guidelines, they must also follow strict Infection Prevention and Control guidelines around

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cleanliness, grooming, hospital and patient access. Dog therapy is a welcome addition to the therapies used at Victoria General Hospital’s Neurological Rehabilitation floor. Patients there have had a brain injury or stroke and are learning how to navigate day-to-day life again. A therapy dog is assigned to an approved patient and visits the ward for 20minutes, as arranged. Patients are generally on this ward for six to eight weeks. “This can be a difficult time for many patients as they adjust to their disability,” says social worker Heidi Meseyton. “I find that an animal therapy dog can be beneficial, especially for patients who are vulnerable to isolation or who are having difficulty coping emotionally.”

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MAKING THE MOST OF THE DIRECTORY O

ur goal in designing this guide is to develop an easy-to-read resource that helps those seeking housing and care solutions (for themselves, a friend or family member), to establish a solid starting point for understanding the seniors housing market. The directory is arranged into regions, with residences listed alphabetically within each region. We use three housing categories to deﬁne the residences – Independent/Supportive, Assisted Living and Licensed Care.

Independent/Supportive Living

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Independent/Supportive Living includes a combination of housing and hospitality services for retired adults who are capable of directing their own care. Housing units typically provide a private living space with a lockable door, monitoring and emergency support, optional meal services, housekeeping, laundry, social and recreational opportunities. Housing units may be rented, owned or life-leased, depending on the structure of the residence. The Independent/Supportive Living category includes privately owned, non-proﬁt and subsidized housing.

Assisted Living  (A) By law, all Assisted Living residences must be registered with the Assisted Living Registrar of BC. Assisted Living residences oﬀer housing, hospitality services and personal assistance to adults who can live independently but require regular help with daily activities. Accommodation can range from private rooms with lockable doors in a home, to an apartment-style building with private self-contained suites, usually their own bathrooms and cooking facilities. The residence provides a place where people can eat together and socialize. Assisted Living operators provide ﬁve hospitality services: meals, housekeeping, laundry, social and recreational opportunities and a 24-hour emergency response system. Residents also receive personal assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, mobility and reminders or assistance with medications. Assisted Living is intended for people who are able to choose and direct their own care. Assisted Living services are delivered in both publicly funded residences (subsidized by VIHA and BC Housing) and in non-publicly funded (private pay) residences, in which residents are responsible for all costs. Some residences have both publicly funded and non-publicly funded units.

Licensed Care  (C) Licensed Care units provide accommodation, care and supervision for retired adults who are no longer capable of directing their own day-to-day activities. Licensed Care settings typically provide a combination of housing and hospitality services, as well as extensive support services. These settings include intermediate care facilities, multilevel care facilities, extended care hospitals and private hospitals. Services may be delivered by private or non-profit organizations. Some units offer government subsidized care options. Care levels are determined by the health care requirements of the individual and could include: Complex Care; Intermediate Care Levels I, II, III; Multi-level Care; Extended Care; Special Care; Palliative Care or Respite Care. Great effort is made to be as accurate as possible, however, mistakes can occur and we apologize for any errors or oversights. This information should be used as a guide and reference only. We have provided contact names and phone numbers so you can verify that the information is correct and current. The Housing Directory on our Senior Living website has a complete list of all senior housing in British Columbia. You can find it at www.seniorlivingmag.com/housing

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Alphabetical Listing of Senior’s Housing Accommodations on Vancouver Island CAMPBELL RIVER

COBBLE HILL

Evergreen Seniors Home 

Gate House Adult Care

250-286-7274; 635A Evergreen Road; www.evergreenseniors.com Capacity: 14 subsidized, 21 (1 double room) private Starting Price: Private rate $160-$200/day dependent on care level; all meals/snacks included Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; activity program; hairdresser; dietician; on-site podiatry; 24hr emergency call system; linens; towels & duvets; furniture; cable; computer station; outdoor gardens; visiting pets only (with prior approval)

250-743-4913; 3380 Cobble Hill Rd; www.goshelford.com/gatehouse/ Capacity: 5 spaces; private Starting Price: $3350 Amenities/Services: on a hobby farm; all nursing care provided by on-site staff; medication administration; home cooked meals; housekeeping, hairdresser, certiﬁed RN for nail care; no meal charge for family visitors; transportation to appointments; no pets

Golden Grove Care Facility 

COMOX

250-923-7049; 130 Strathcona Drive Capacity: 6 private rooms w/ half bath. Couples accepted Starting Price: Dependent on care needs Amenities/Services: all meals included; laundry; activities; escort to appointments; tv with cable; telephone in rooms; 24hr call system; personal call buttons; weekly activities; snacks; visiting pets only

Willow Point Supportive Living Society 

250-923-4824; 100 142 Larwood Road; www.wpsls.com Capacity: 30 1 bedroom; 10 2 bedroom suites, 7 patio homes. Some are wheel-chair accessible Starting Price: $600 Amenities/Services: Heat & hot water included; noon meals available; scheduled handi-dart; on transit route; close to amenities groceries, doctor, pharmacy, etc; ½ block from sea-walk; smoke & scent-free; environmentally friendly; small cats/dogs on approval

New Horizons 

250-287-7166; 850 - 14th Avenue; www.newhorizonscare.com Capacity: 86 VIHA Subsidized (4 couple rooms); 8 private pay Starting Price: Funded beds rate set by health authority (80% taxable income). Private rate $160-$200/day dependent on care level Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing care & supervision; spiritual programs & pastoral care; holiday celebrations; foot care; hairdressing/barber services; music therapy; horticultural activities

Sunshine Manor 

Berwick Comox Valley  

250-339-1690; 1-866-625-1690; 1700 Comox Ave; www.berwickrc.com Capacity: 134 suites Starting Price: Monthly package including meals, housekeeping; utilities; call for information Amenities/Services: Chef prepared meals/snacks; weekly housekeeping w/ linen laundry service; social & recreation programs for body, mind & spirit; on-site emergency response 24/7 on-site parking; guest suites; roof top garden & lounge; library; hair salon; ideally located in the heart of Comox, walking distance to mall, library, seniors centre, post ofﬁce, golf course & waterfront

Stevenson Place 

250-339-7012; 1683 Balmoral Avenue; www.novapaciﬁc.ca Capacity: 32 spaces; private Starting Price: from $2700 Amenities/Services: Chef prepared dinner; laundry facilities; housekeeping; emergency call system; resident driven activity program; full kitchen in units; near bus & shops; linens & towels; hair salon; parking; guest suite; small pets allowed; coffee/tea service; hair salon; library; lounge; craft room

COURTENAY Abbeyﬁeld House Comox Valley 

250-204-6033; 70 Jones Road; www.sunshineseniorscare.ca Capacity: 6 spaces; private Starting Price: up to $5000 depending on care level Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; activity program; outings; foot care; emergency call system; transportation; linens; exercise program; hairdressing; in room telephone & cablevision jacks; wireless internet; raised garden beds; no pets

250-338-6311; 994 8th Street; www.abbeyﬁeldcomoxvalley.ca Capacity: 10 spaces; non-proﬁt Starting Price: $1650 Amenities/Services: Close to downtown; close to bus; served by Handidart; all residents have own bathroom and a private patio; free laundry facilities; all meals; utilities; full cable; emergency call system; beautifully landscaped grounds with a paved walking area around the building; crafts; bingo; weekly movies; outings

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Dovehill House 

250-416-0332; 3326 Creegan Drive; www.dovehillhouse.com Capacity: 19 spaces; private Starting Price: $3000 (single); $4500 (double) Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; activity program; exercise program; television lounge; dining room; access to communal kitchen; daily coffee/tea & snacks; private bathrooms; monthly church service; bingo; music; esthetician; horticultural club; art club; hairdresser; yoga; pets upon consideration TYPES OF HOUSING SERVICES PROVIDED

 ( I L) Independent / Supportive Living

 (AL) Assisted Living

 (LC) Licensed Care

250-331-4365; 4646 Headquarters Road www.comoxvalleyseniorsvillage.com Capacity: 126 spaces Starting Price: $2350 - $2775 private pay (VIHA Subsidized suites available) Amenities/Services: Shopping shuttle; housekeeping; bistro breakfast; lunch & dinner; recreation; entertainment; ﬁtness classes; movie theatre; library; hair salon; tuck shop; pets in designated suites

Comox Valley Seniors Village   

250-331-1183; 4640 Headquarters Road, V9N 7J3 www.comoxvalleyseniorsvillage.com Capacity: (AL/IL) 97; (LC) 136 Starting Price: $2750 - $3275 private pay (VIHA Subsidized suites available) Amenities/Services: Shopping shuttle; housekeeping; bistro breakfast, lunch & dinner; recreation & entertainment; ﬁtness classes; movie theatre; library; hair salon; tuck shop; pets in designated suites

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Cummings Home 

250-897-0075; 1926 Cummings Road Capacity: 6 units, single rooms Starting Price: $3000/month Amenities/Services: Registered nurse on-site; personal and medical care provided; medications administered by staff; accompaniment to medical appointments; home cooked meals; comfortable; home setting; rural garden setting; housekeeping & laundry services; dog & cat on site; activities & outings; pets are negotiable

DUNCAN

250-746-9808; 256 Government Street; www.novapaciﬁc.ca Capacity: 40 spaces; private Starting Price: From $2700 (double occupancy); 1 meal included Amenities/Services: laundry facilities; housekeeping; linens & towels; activity program; parking; emergency call system; lounge; dining room; full kitchen in units; garden, pet restrictions apply

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Abbeyﬁeld Duncan 

250-748-1352; 5905 Indian Road; www.abbeyﬁeld.ca Capacity: 9 spaces Starting Price: $1354 Amenities/Services: Beautiful character home on a 1 acre garden setting; quiet and rural; Quamichan Lake nearby; bedsitting rooms; all meals; companionship; cable; security; pets upon approval

Biscay Manor 

250-746-4173; 3034 Biscay Road; www.biscaymanor.ca Capacity: call for info; private rooms Starting Price: $2000 Amenities/Services: housekeeping; private laundry; bed linens; duvets and quilts; lifeline connection; outing vehicle for town trips; close to all amenities

Cerwydden Care Facility 

250-746-4432; 3243 Cowichan Lake Road; www.parkplaceseniorsliving.com Capacity: 4 private; 52 funded through VIHA Starting Price: $185/day for private pay Amenities/Services: housekeeping & ﬂat linen service; laundry; full service meals/snacks; on-site staff 24hrs/day; spa baths; secured facility; recreation programs; crafts & exercising; no pets

Deertrail Cottage Inc 

250-746-9641; 1711 Escarpment Way Capacity: 9 spaces; private Starting Price: $4300 Amenities/Services: Bathing; dressing; feeding; transferring; medicine dispensing; activities; home-made meals/snacks; laundry; housekeeping; no pets allowed

Duncan Manor 

250-748-0521; 280 First Street; www.duncanmanor.ca Capacity: 113 units; private Starting Price: varies with income; meal packages available Amenities/Services: dining room; laundry facilities; hairdresser/ barber shop; entertainment; musical groups; movies; card playing; close to downtown

Heritage Manor 

250-748-3488; 1051 College Street Capacity: Call for info, private rooms Starting Price: From $2600 all meals included Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping and linens; hairdresser; companion and transportation to appointments; 24hr qualiﬁed care in a home environment; home cooked meals; respite care

Sherwood House 

Wedgewood House 

250-715-0116; 280 Government Street; www.sherwood-house.com Starting Price: $2775 all inclusive except telephone & cable Capacity: 62 spaces Amenities/Services: 3 chef prepared meals; 2 snacks; weekly housekeeping & linen service; 24hr emergency response pendant; heat; hydro; all activities and entertainment; cluster care; pets allowed

250-245-1016; 1211 Cloke Road Capacity: (I) 39; (A) 21 spaces; private / subsidized Starting Price: Call for information Amenities/Services: laundry facilities; housekeeping; activity program; outing bus; emergency call system; hairdressing; cable

Seaside Lodge 

250-245-4151; 3740 Shell Beach Road Capacity: 5 spaces; private Starting Price: from $2900; all meals included Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; activity program; emergency call system; transportation & companion; regular entertainment; nutritious home cooked meals; hairdressing & pedicures available; personal assistance; all staff CPR & Foodsafe certiﬁed; small pets considered

LAKE COWICHAN Evergreen Place 

250-749-0190; 20 South Shore Road Capacity: 31 spaces; non-proﬁt/subsidized Starting Price: $475 to $600; no meals included Amenities/Services: laundry facilities; full kitchen in units; public bathing facility on-site; 24hr on-site manager; ﬁsh allowed; close to amenities; social programs; parking

NANAIMO Berwick On The Lake 

250-729-7995; 877-525-3111; 3201 Ross Road; www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (I) 124; (C) 36 spaces; private Starting Price: call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 meals daily (chef prepared) and snacks; laundry services; weekly housekeeping; activity programs; 24hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suites; parking

Dufferin Heights 

250-755-1633; 1651 Dufferin Crescent; www.npreit.com Capacity: 63 Units Starting Price: Wait list $800 Amenities/Services: Large 1 & 2 bedroom suites w/ vaulted ceilings; storage lockers; laundry & exercise room; community rooms & kitchens; secure underground parking; 24hr emergency; maintenance on call service; close to amenities; small pets welcome

Dover House 

250-756-4222; 6155 Hammond Bay Road Capacity: 24 private rooms Starting Price: Varies with level of care. Includes home cooked meals and in-house baking. Amenities/Services: Personal and ﬂat laundry services; housekeeping; emergency call system; activity program; hairdresser; esthetician; guest suite with internet access

Dwelling Place 

250-756-3008; 2630 Labieux Road; www.dwellingplace.ca Capacity: 16 spaces; private Starting Price: varies with level of care; all meals included

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Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; activity program; cable; guest suite; transportation; music therapy; near shops; 24hr care; outing bus; courtyard garden

Live Well. Age Well.

General George R Pearkes Senior Citizens Housing 

250-753-5031; 10 Buttertubs Drive Capacity: 82 Units Starting Price: $500 - single plus % of income Amenities/Services: Dinner meal; Life Line; laundry rooms; cable; parking; level entry; daily activities; one pet allowed (small dog or indoor cat)

Good Samaritan Wexford Creek   

250-753-4044; 80 10 Street; www.gss.org Capacity: (IL/AL) 40 suites, (LC) 110 - Funded Starting Price: (IL) $2075; call for info on funded rates Amenities/Services: Close to all amenities; chapel; private dining; salon on-site; walking paths; friendly & caring staff; recreation & exercise programs; spacious suites; safe & secure environment; ﬂexible monthly accommodation packages; small pets allowed

Harmony House 

250-753-2316; 2316 Arbot Road Capacity: 6 spaces; private Starting Price: varies with level of care; all meals included Amenities/Services: private home setting; laundry services; housekeeping; personalized activity program; full spectrum nursing care

Kiwanis Village

Campus of Care with the following Housing/Care Options: www.kiwanisvillage.ca Kiwanis Manor - (BC Housing Afﬁliate)  Capacity: 30 one-bedroom apartments Starting Price: Contact BC Housing at 1-800-257-7756 to qualify and apply; 1201 Kiwanis Crescent Kiwanis Villa / Kiwanis Soroptimist Suites  Capacity – 39 Supportive Living suites Starting Price: From $1400/month, call 250-740-2815 for more information and to apply Amenities/Services – dinner, housekeeping & linen service, activities and emergency response system; 1237 Kiwanis Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y1 Kiwanis Soroptimist Suites/Kiwanis House  1233 & 1234 Kiwanis Crescent Capacity: 82 studio and one-bedroom units Kiwanis Village Lodge 1223 Kiwanis Crescent Capacity: 75 units Contact VIHA Home & Community Care at 250-739-5749 Other Comments: on-site restaurant, hairdresser, general store, computer stations and guest rooms

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Keeping House 

250-716-1920; 2263 Jingle Pot Road www.keepinghouseseniorshome.com Capacity: 8 long term, 1 respite; private Starting Price: Varies with level of care and assessment Amenities/Services: Personal care; housekeeping; medication; monitoring; call bells; 3 meals plus snacks; laundry; transportation; activities/recreation; no pets allowed

Lakeside Gardens Retirement Community  

250-756-0799; 4088 Wellesley Avenue www.lakeside-gardens.com Capacity: 123 spaces; private Starting Price: call for information; all meals included Amenities/Services: Assisted services available; linens & towel cleaning; housekeeping; full activities program; bus outings; emergency call system; dining room; library; guest suite; ﬁtness equipment; small pets welcome WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Longlake Chateau 

Prideaux Manor 

Mount Benson Arms 

Oak Tree Manor  

(800) 786-5991; 3035 Ross Road; www.holidaytouch.com Capacity: 110 spaces; private Starting Price: contact community for info; all inclusive Amenities/Services: 3 meals; laundry facilities; housekeeping; activity program; shuttle bus; hairdresser; emergency call system; cable included; near amenities; full or part kitchen insuite; small pet welcome 250-755-1633; 350 Terminal Ave; www.npreit.com Capacity: 52 Units Starting Price: $650 Amenities/Services: wheelchair accessible; elevator; close to shopping; laundry; huge fully renovated suites & hallways; adult oriented; harbour views; storage facilities on-site; small pets welcome

Nanaimo Seniors Village & Highgate   

250-760-2325; 6085 Uplands Drive www.nanaimoseniorsvillage.com Capacity: (IL) 56; (AL) 152; (LC) 150 Starting Price: (AL) $2155; (IL) $2600; (LC) $195/day Amenities/Services: (AL) two meals per day; (IL) one meal per day; (LC) three meals plus snacks per day; (AL) home support available; (AL), (IL), (LC): 24hr emergency response; recreation; amenities include: hairdresser, (AL) & (IL): library, craft house, ﬁtness room, corner store, bus trips to/from doctor’s appointments, weekly housekeeping; small pets allowed in (AL) & (IL)

Nanaimo Serenity Lodge 

250-753-0387; 940 Hecate Street; www.nanaimoserenitylodge.com Starting Price: call residence for rates; all meals included Amenities/Services: free doctor appointment shuttle; games room; billiards; shufﬂeboard; tv; movie nights; bingo nights; all suites equipped with Lifeline; weekly housekeeping; red seal chefs

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250-755-1633; 21 Prideaux Street; www.npreit.com Capacity: 52 Units Starting Price: Wait List $725 Amenities/Services: Large 1 & 2 bedroom suites; storage lockers; laundry rooms; parking & 24hr emergency; maintenance on call; close to many amenities; wheelchair accessible; Handidart pickup available; small pets welcome 250-716-1799; 325 Hecate Street; www.oaktreemanor.ca Capacity: (IL) 57; (AL) 6 Starting Price: $1250 Amenities/Services: Reasonable rates; central downtown location; superb waterfront views; continental breakfast & 2 home cooked meals daily; weekly housekeeping & linen service; individual 24hr medical alert button; activities program; secure underground parking; pets allowed on ﬁrst ﬂoor only

Origin at Longwood   

250-751-7755; 6205 Oliver Road; www.originlongwood.ca Capacity: (IL) 110; (AL) 36; (LC) 30 Starting Price: from $2400; continental breakfast, gourmet lunch and dinner included Amenities/Services: Flat laundry service; housekeeping; outing bus; emergency call system; spa/salon; pool; library; billiards; computer stations; greenhouse gardening program; private dining; pub; theatre; exercise room; general store; ﬂexible meal options; craft kitchen; small pets allowed

Trillium at Woodgrove Manor 

250-390-1036; 6304 Metral Drive; www.woodgrovemanor.ca Capacity: 41 spaces Starting Price: varies with care Amenities/Services: recreation programs; memory care; pharmacy care; ﬁne dining; spa room; sun room; shuttle bus; pets allowed

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Emerald Estates VIS2645 (Rental)

250-240-4288; 264 McVickers Street, & 265 Mills Street Capacity: 48 privately owned units Starting Price: $1000 - 1bed/1bath; $1200 - 2bed/2bath Amenities/Services: weekly housekeeping; optional dining w/ a 5pm supper Mon-Fri (prepaid one month in advance); pets are considered

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Halliday House 

250-248-2835; 188 McCarter Street Capacity: 22 spaces; private / subsidized Starting Price: From $140 per day; all meals included Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; ﬂexible meal schedule; activity program; emergency call system; linens & towels; hairdresser; foot care; furniture

All inclusive monthly rates starting at $1135

Little Mountain Manor Seniors Facility 

250-248-4591: 959 Little Mountain Road www.littlemountainmanor.com Capacity: 8 Starting Price: $2500 and up (dependent on level of care) Amenities/Services: free cable; activity program; home cooked meals; beautiful ocean and mountain views

Madison Court VIS5480 (Rental)

250-240-4288; 261 Mills Street Capacity: 16 privately owned units Starting Price: $1000 - 1bed/1bath; $1200 - 2bed/2bath Amenities/Services: weekly housekeeping; optional dining w/ a 5pm supper Mon-Fri (prepaid one month in advance); pets are considered

606 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC Call 250-383-4164 to arrange a tour

Stanford Place 

250-951-0811: 250 Craig Street; www.stanfordplace.ca Capacity: (LC) 32 private, 160 funded; (AL) 52 private & funded Starting Price: (LC) $5475; (AL) $2100 Amenities/Services: 24/7 professional interdisciplinary care; strength building/restorative care program; pastoral care; recreation programs; games; music; arts & crafts; entertainment & outings; secure & private courtyard; hair salon; pets allowed in AL if owner is able to take care of it independently

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PORT ALBERNI Abbeyﬁeld Port Alberni 

250-724-5054; 3839 8th Avenue; www.abbeyﬁeldportalberni.homestead.com Capacity: 21 spaces Starting Price: $1225 ﬂat rate Amenities/Services: Two meals provided daily; hairdressing; laundry facility; activity programs; social gatherings; bus outings; shopping within walking distance; housekeeping & internet available

Returning the Favour Care Home 

250-724-1520; 4517 Redford Street Capacity: 11 spaces Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: laundry facilities; emergency call system; housekeeping; activity program; transportation; personal furnishings; near bus & shops; foot care; hairdresser

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Norgarden 

Gardens at Qualicum Beach, The   

250-738-2253; 650 Berwick North; www.thegardensatqualicum.com Capacity: (IL) 67; (AL) 30; (LC) 85 funded, 11 private; 34 Condos Starting Price: $2330/mo; condos (rental/purchased) call for info Amenities/Services: Daily meals; housekeeping; 24hr staff onsite; activity coordinator; billiards/games room; bar; ﬁtness room and programs; activities bus; theatre room; emergency program; pets allowed with restrictions

Hawthorne Place 

250-752-4217; 750 Memorial Avenue; www.novapaciﬁc.ca Capacity: 33 spaces; private Starting Price: $2660 (1 bedroom); $2960 (2 bedroom) Amenities/Services: Hairdresser on-site; non-smoking; activities; entertainment; close to town and shopping; housekeeping provided; dinner meals provided; Lifeline buttons; parking; pets allowed

Qualicum Manor 

250-656-8822; 2300 Henry Avenue; www.norgarden.com Capacity: 42 suites Starting Price: $2500 Amenities/Services: individualized lifestyle services, underground secure parking included in rent, salon/spa, activities, bus, spacious suites, full height refrigerators, local family ownership, wonderful location close to all amenities, guest suite; pets welcome

Peninsula, The  

250-656-8827; 2290 Henry Avenue; www.norgarden.com Capacity: (IL) 42; (AL) 25 Starting Price: $2800 Amenities/Services: individualized lifestyle services, underground secure parking included in rent, salon/spa, activities, bus, spacious suites, full height refrigerators, local family ownership, wonderful location close to all amenities, guest suite; pets welcome

SHOAL Centre 

250-752-1262; 124 Fourth Avenue East; www.tcgcare.com Capacity: 60 units Starting Price: Dependent upon care level, contact facility for rates Amenities/Services: Nursing care; homemade meals; laundry; housekeeping; hairdressing/barber; dietitian; dental hygienist; friendly pets can visit but not reside

250-654-0536; 130 - 10030 Resthaven; havencare@shaw.ca Capacity: 54 private units Starting Price: $1450/month Amenities/Services: Unfurnished units – 1 or 2 bedrooms; 5 appliances - fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave & stacker/washer dryers; planned events/programs; the only Seniors Centre with an on-site public activity centre and public dining room; small pets with approval

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Heritage Place for Seniors  

250-537-8340; 120 Crofton Road; www.heritageplace.info Capacity: 27 Starting Price: Call for information Amenities/Services: Evening meal; optional lunch program; weekly cleaning; weekly linen laundry; Lifeline; all utilities; parking; all maintenance included in monthly rent; no pets allowed

Meadowbrook Seniors Residence 

250-538-1995; 121 Atkins Road; www.meadowbrookssi.com Capacity: 37 Units Starting Price: $2170 Amenities/Services: Evening meal/morning coffee; housekeeping; linen/laundry; entertainment; group outings; exercise classes; games night; 24 hour onsite emergency response; Residents’ Council; food shopping service; pets allowed with administrators approval

SIDNEY 250-655-3536; 10017 5th Street; standrewsabbeyﬁeld@weebly.com Capacity: 9 spaces Starting Price: Dependent on applicant’s income, ranges between $1200-$1400 inclusive of food, utilities Amenities/Services: Meals; single bedsitting suites with 2 piece bath; social family-like atmosphere; entertainment; independence; private & shared garden; close to town; transportation; exercise groups; TV; computer services; no pets allowed, house dog on-site 250-655-0849; 2315 Mills Road; www.amica.ca Capacity: 104 spaces; private Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: activity program; coffee/tea and snacks; internet lounge; library; hairdressing; housekeeping; laundry facility; foot care; outing bus; billiards; kitchenette or kitchen in unit; esthetics; garden club; near bus & shops; Wellness & Fitness Centre; entertainment & events

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SOOKE Ayre Manor Lodge 

250-642-1750; 6764 Ayre Road; admin@ayremanor.ca Capacity: (AL) 25; (LC) 32 Units Starting Price: (AL) $2850/month; (LC) $200/day Amenities/Services: Housekeeping services; nutritional services; recreation services; laundry service; nursing services; emergency attendants; affordable and comfortable living; pets not allowed

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Abbeyﬁeld St. Andrews 

Amica at Beechwood Village  

778-351-2505; 2269 Mills Road; www.allcarecanada.ca Capacity: 88 Units Starting Price: Based on care needs - Call to book an appointment Amenities/Services: 24 hour nursing care, convenient to the airport, ferries and downtown sidney; 3 meals and 2 snacks daily; housekeeping; recreation activities/outings; games room; TV lounge; guest suite; respite services; convalescent care (Adult 19+) in a fully furnished suite; secured and safe building; visiting pets allowed

250-642-6009; 3036 Phillips Road www.seniorsinsooke.com Capacity: 2 suites Starting Price: From $2100, all meals included Amenities/Services: ﬂexible meal choices; utilities; parking

UCLUELET Forest Glen  

250-726-2789; 1783 St. Jacques Blvd Capacity: (AL) 5; (IL) 5 units Starting Price: Based on income Amenities/Services: 10 one-bedroom suites w/ common layout; full kitchen in-suite; fridge & stove included; walkin shower; private balcony or patio; all suites are handicap & wheelchair accessible; laundry room on both ﬂoors; dinner meal provided in common dining area; library, games area & big screen t.v.; elevator access; main entrance locked 24/7 w/intercom security; lifeline security; 24 hr. onsite emergency response; one small pet with board approval only

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Abbeyﬁeld House St. Peter’s 

250-479-6140; 1133A Reynolds Road www.abbeyﬁeldstpeters.org Capacity: 12 Spaces Starting Price: $1000 Amenities/Services: Includes 3 meals daily; private bathrooms; laundry facilities; storage; cable tv; garden; emergency call system; housekeeping available; games room/library; no pets allowed

Alexander Mackie 

250-478-4888; 753 Station Avenue; www.hayworth.ca/mackie Capacity: 126 suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: emergency call system; laundry facilities; housekeeping; leisure & activity program; outing bus; tea kitchens in all units; near bus & shops; spa room; computer stations; homemade fresh baked goods coffee/tea service twice daily; cable; elegant dining room w/ professionally prepared ‘home-made’ meals every day

Amica at Douglas House   

250-383-6258; 50 Douglas Street www.amica.ca Capacity: (IL) 65; (AL) 38; (LC) 38 spaces; private Starting Price: (IL) $2295 to $4200, 2 meals included; (LC) $5200 to $6500, all meals included Amenities/Services: activity program; laundry services; housekeeping; coffee/tea & snacks; internet lounge; library; foot care; hairdressing; guest suite; outing bus; parking; age-in-place

Amica at Somerset  

250-380-9121; 540 Dallas Road www.amica.ca Capacity: 161 suites; private Starting Price: From $2550; 1 meal, utilities & cable included

Amenities/Services: kitchenettes in each suite; meal packages available; laundry facilities; housekeeping; activity programs including ﬁtness centre/programs (MPower™); games rooms; bus outings; daily coffee/tea & snacks; private dining room; internet lounge; guest suites; hairdresser; billiards; emergency call system; pets allowed

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Berwick House 

250-721-4062; 1-866-721-4062; 4062 Shelbourne Street www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (IL) 100; (LC) 38 spaces; private Starting Price: call for info; meals and utilities included Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals and snacks; weekly housekeeping; activity programs: 24hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suite; parking

Berwick Royal Oak 

250-386-4680; 1-866-721-4680; 4680 Elk Lake Drive www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (IL) 203 (LC) 27 Starting Price: call for info; meals and utilities included Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals and snacks; weekly housekeeping; activity programs: 24 hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suite; 125 seat theatre

Camelot 

250-384-3336; 455 Kingston Street www.novapaciﬁc.ca Capacity: 34 spaces; private Starting Price: from $2300; 1 meal included Amenities/Services: emergency call system; night response; laundry services; housekeeping; linens & towels

Carey Place (Rental)

250-414-7280; 3812 Carey Road; www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 55 1 bedroom apartments Starting Price: $725

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Carlton House of Oak Bay 

250-595-1914; 2080 Oak Bay Avenue www.carltonhouse.ca Capacity: 87 units Starting Price: Call for rates; prices are all inclusive Amenities/Services: In the heart of Oak Bay Village; experienced chefs using local ingredients; all inclusive, social activities/outings; underground parking; complimentary taxi service to Doctor/Dentist; 24hr staff; emergency call system, locally owned; pets welcome

The Cedars at Dawson Heights Housing  

250-477-4850; 3710 Cedar Hill Road www.dawsonheights.ca Capacity: (AL) 10; 43 private pay Starting Price: $2200 Amenities/Services: varied recreation programs; 24hr emergency response; nature walking trail; excellent meals prepared from scratch; comfortable apartments with balconies/patios; 6.5 acres of ﬂowers; shrubs and families of deer wandering through a Garry Oak forest; visiting pets only; safe housing; nurturing community

Central Care Home 

250-384-1313; 844 Johnson Street www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 147 private rooms Starting Price: Rates are set by Ministry of Health Amenities/Services: Private rooms with personal toilet & sink; 3 home cooked meals w/ 2 daily snacks; activity program w/ occasional outings; in-house chaplaincy; housekeeping & laundry services; 24/hr emergency response; hair salon; weekly tuck shop; secure patio; group celebrations for special occasions; visiting pets only

Cherish at Central Park (Purchasable/Rental)

250-478-4438; 111 - 2787 Jacklin Road; www.cherishliving.ca Starting Price: Call for information Amenities/Services: Restaurant; bistro; party room; lounges; library; crafts & workshop; outdoor gardens; luxurious suites. Cherish at Central Park will be Cherish Community Living at its best!

Craigdarroch Care Home 

250-595-3813; 1048 Craigdarroch Road www.craigdarrochcarehome.ca Capacity: 18 spaces; private Starting Price: $5500 Amenities/Services: Activity programs; hairdresser; music therapy; arts & crafts; dental hygiene; foot doctor; exercise programs; walking clubs; drives; family style ambiance; smoke free; dementia care available; no pets due to allergies

Cridge Village Seniors Centre 

250-384-8058; 1307 Hillside Avenue www.cridge.org Capacity: 76 Units - 36 private, 40 VIHA subsidized Starting Price: $2456 - private pay Amenities/Services: beautiful heritage building plus large new wing; lovely settings; walking paths; excellent food; renovated and constructed 2006; grand lounge; full & half recreation coordinators; common areas with views; no pets allowed, visitation welcome

Elgin Gardens 

250-592-2231; 1787 Elgin Road www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 43 Units Starting Price: Subsidized, rent geared to income Amenities/Services: Full kitchen; lounge; access to activities; convenient location; chaplain

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Amenities/Services: Full size appliances in kitchen; resident amenity room; underground parking; on bus route; part time chaplain; full service shopping nearby; major walking trail nearby

250-384-3434; 506 Grafton Street; Greater Victoria Housing Society www.greatervichousing.org Capacity: (AL) 12; (IL) 27 Starting Price: Based on Income Amenities/Services: Activity programs; cable tv; housekeeping; laundry service; some meals provided; parking; social programs; dining room; ocean view; wheelchair access; no pets allowed

Glenwarren Lodge by Revera 

250-383-2323; 1230 Balmoral Road; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 130 spaces; private / VIHA subsidized Starting Price: varies with income; all meals included Amenities/Services: personal furnishings; laundry services; housekeeping; towels; linens; activity program; pastoral care; cable & internet connections; physiotherapy; hairdressing

Glenshiel Retirement Residence 

250-383-4164; 606 Douglas Street www.theglenshiel.bc.ca Capacity: 68 units Starting Price: $1135 Amenities/Services: Social activities; movies; exercise classes; three home cooked meals a day; daily housekeeping; laundry facilities; hair care available; overlooks Beacon Hill Park; no pets allowed

Gorge View Society, The 

250-360-1977; 11 Chown Place; www.gorgeviewsociety.bc.ca Capacity: 107 units Starting Price: $279 - $665 Amenities/Services: affordable housing for independent seniors 55+ in a pastoral setting; ﬁsh or birds allowed, no cats or dogs

Greater Victoria Housing Society 

250-384-3434; 1 - 772 Bay Street; www.greatervichousing.org Rental apartments for low income seniors in Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich and Colwood.

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250-598-3542; 1961 Fairﬁeld Road; www.harthousevictoria.com Capacity: 20 spaces; private Starting Price: call for more information; all meals included Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; activity program; hairdresser; foot care; outing bus; emergency call system; towels; linens; home cooked meals 250-472-0077; 1538 Cedar Hill Cross Road; www.highgatelodge.com Capacity: 54 Units Starting Price: $2000 to $3500 Amenities/Services: 3 meals a day; 24 hour stafﬁng and emergency response; weekly housekeeping; linens; transportation to dental and medical appointments; activities and outings; woodworking shop; exercise program; no pets allowed

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250-652-1706; 7013 East Saanich Road Capacity: 19 spaces Starting Price: $4950 Amenities/Services: Full laundry service; housekeeping; all meals included; afternoon entertainment; emergency call system in every room; 24hr care staff on-site; total personal care; small pets with approval

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James Bay Care Centre by Revera

250-388-6457; 336 Simcoe Street; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 115 Units Starting Price: Based on income Amenities/Services: beautiful secured outside garden; resident lounge spaces on every ﬂoor; entertainment rooms; large multipurpose room; hair salon; spa rooms on each ﬂoor; lovely views of the city and ocean; close to James Bay Village Centre

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Joan Crescent Manor 

Marrion Village  

250-595-1315; 1045 Joan Crescent; www.joancrescentmanor.com Capacity: (LC) 15; (AL) 3 Units Starting Price: $4900 Amenities/Services: laundry services; housekeeping; linens; towels; transportation; activity program; hairdresser; foot care nurse; emergency call system; home cooked meals; no pets allowed

250-592-2231; 1968 Bee Street; www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: (IL) 121; (AL) 50 spaces Starting Price: Subsidized. Rent geared to income Amenities/Services: Full kitchen; computer access; activities program; lounge; outing bus; meals served for Assisted Living; chaplain

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Minton House (Purchasable) 

250-477-1232; 3965 Shelbourne Street; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 114 Suites Starting Price: $2311 Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals; 24hr emergency system; weekly housekeeping w/ linen & towel service; recreation program; gardens w/ walking path & community vegetable plot; library; a variety of lounges & patios; conveniently located for shopping, walking & medical services; no smoking; pets considered

250-380-4977; 1070 Southgate Street www.mintonhouse.ca Capacity: 26 suites; private Starting Price: $79,000 Amenities/Services: 24hr security; 3 course dinner, weekly housekeeping; personal health monitoring; on-site ﬁrst aid responders; close to all amenities; walking distance to Beacon Hill Park; pets allowed

Legion Manor Victoria  

Mt. Edwards Court Care Home 

250-652-3261; 7601 East Saanich Rd; www.legionmanorvictoria.com Capacity: 68 Units - 25 (AL) Starting Price: $2290 singles; $2690 couple Amenities/Services: 2 meals lunch and dinner; weekly housekeeping; cable included; hydro included; medical alarm; close to shopping centre; on bus route; small pets allowed on ﬁrst ﬂoor only

Luther Court Society   

250-477-7241; 1525 Cedar Hill Cross; www.luthercourt.org Capacity: (IL) 28; (AL) 30; (LC) 60; Adult Day Program 12/day Starting Price: (IL) $449 - $639; (AL) Per VIHA; Adult Day Program $50/day Amenities/Services: campus of care; weekly wellness clinic; a hair salon; laundry facilities (no charge); gardens; security; pastoral care; dietician; near public transit; near shopping; near library; visiting pets only

250-385-2241; 1002 Vancouver Street www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 83 spaces Starting Price: Rates are set by Ministry of Health Amenities/Services: All private rooms w/ personal toilet & sink; 2 home cooked daily meals w/ 2 daily snacks; activity program w/ occasional outings; in-house chaplaincy; housekeeping & laundry services; 24/7 emergency response; hair salon; secure patio; group celebrations for special occasions; visiting pets only

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Parkwood Place by Revera 

250-598-1565; 3051 Shelbourne Street; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 100 suites Starting Price: $2295 Amenities/Services: Spacious studios, 1&2 bedroom suites; chefprepared meals w/ dining options; ﬁtness equipment especially designed for seniors; inviting amenity spaces & services; 24hr service & emergency response system; Dakim; shuttle service; close to amenities & parks; pets allowed

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Renaissance, The 

250-386-1188; 1188 Esquimalt Road; www.renaissancevictoria.com Capacity: 59 suites; private Starting Price: $2275 - $3395 Amenities/Services: near shops; near bus; full kitchens; laundry facilities; activity program; common dining room; meal packages available; housekeeping; courtyard; library; billiard room; guest suite; hair salon; large deck; exquisite rose garden

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Rose Bank Gardens (Purchasable) 

250-472-0677; 1485 Garnet Road Capacity: 41 suites Starting Price: condo rates vary; 1 meal included Amenities/Services: Daily dinner; weekly housekeeping; 24hr security; medical alert; activities; close to shops; medical building; lab; banking & post ofﬁce; pets under 15lbs upon approval

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Rose Manor 

250-383-0414; 857 Rupert Terrace; www.rosemanor.ca Capacity: 70 suites Starting Price: $1250 Amenities/Services: 3 meals and tea times daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping, entertainment and activities; no pets allowed

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Ross Place Retirement Residence  

250-381-8666; 2638 Ross Lane; www.chartwellreit.ca Capacity: 186 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: All inclusive rentals consisting of: light housekeeping; linen service; meals; recreation activities and weekly bus outings; emergency call system; respite suites available; small pets accepted

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Selkirk Place 

250-940-1028; 385 Waterfront Crescent; www.selkirkplace.ca Capacity: (AL) 41 suites (LC) 185 funded, 32 private Starting Price: (AL) $2060; (LC) $5931 Amenities/Services: 24/7 professional interdisciplinary care; strength building/restorative care program; pastoral care; recreation programs; games; music; arts; crafts; entertainment; outings; secure & private courtyard; hair salon; pets allowed in AL if owner is able to take care of it independently

Shannon Oaks 

250-595-6257; 2000 Goldsmith Street www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 102 suites Starting Price: $3300/month Amenities/Services: Flat linen service, bedding & towels supplied; 3 meals/day; wide range of activities; gym; a/c & heating unit in-suite; 24hr emergency response; computer & internet access; Shannon Oaks bus; chaplain; on-site hair salon; small pets allowed in suite

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Saint Francis Manor By The Sea 

250-382-7999; 1128 Dallas Road; www.saintfrancismanor.com Capacity: 13 suites Starting Price: $1775 Amenities/Services: Spectacular ocean/mountain views; 24hr on-site manager; supportive care; all meals; ﬂexible meal choices;

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Sunrise of Victoria 

250-383-1366; 920 Humboldt Street; www.sunrisevictoria.com Capacity: 93 suites; private Starting Price: $5200/month Amenities/Services: Our residents have their choice of suites; three meals a day; weekly housekeeping plus daily spot cleaning; weekly laundry; daily activities; wellness visits by nurses; trained staff 24 hours a day; bistro for refreshments and snacks; hair salon; entertainment lounge with HD TV; pets allowed if resident is able to care for them independently

Trillium at Clover Point Care 

250-590-7885; 90 Linden Avenue; www.cloverpointcare.ca Capacity: 14 units Starting Price: varies with care Amenities/Services: recreation programs; memory care; pharmacy care; ﬁne dining; spa room; sun room; pets allowed

Victorian, The 

250-477-1912; 1773 Feltham Road; www.the-victorian.net Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 nutritious, chef prepared meals daily; full calendar of activities, events & volunteer opportunities; complimentary shuttle service; exclusive travel program; weekly housekeeping & linen; free cable & utilities; free laundry facilities; ﬁtness room; billiards lounge; media room; pets warmly welcomed

Victorian at McKenzie, The 

250-381-9496; 4000 Douglas Street; www.holidaytouch.com Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 nutritious, chef prepared meals daily; full calendar of activities, events & volunteer opportunities; complimentary shuttle service; exclusive travel program; weekly housekeeping & linen; free cable & utilities; free laundry facilities; ﬁtness room; billiards lounge; media room; pets warmly welcomed

Wellesley, The  

250-383-9011; 660 - 647 Niagara Street; www.douglascare.ca Capacity: (IL) 27; (AL) 12; (LC) 27 suites Starting Price: varies with care Amenities/Services: recreation programs; memory care; pharmacy care; ﬁne dining; spa room; library; garden; pets allowed

250-383-9099; (IL) 2800 Blanshard St., (AL) 2811 Nanaimo St. www.wellesleyvictoria.com Capacity: (IL) 140; (AL) 64 suites Starting Price: $2255 Amenities/Services: Two chef prepared meals; laundry services; housekeeping; 24 hour emergency call system; activity program; bus outings; high tea services 3 times/week; underground parking; general store; workshop; (IL) small pets allowed; (AL) small pets with some restrictions

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Trillium at Douglas Care   

250-595-4255; 1006 St. Charles Street; www.stcharlesmanor.ca Capacity: 53 spaces Starting Price: varies with care Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing care; home cooked meals; dietitian; physiotherapist; foot care nurse; hairdresser; companion; senior bus outings; entertainment every day M-F; 3 patios; no pets

250-478-7527; 1828 Island Hwy (Colwood); www.westshorelodge.com Capacity: 62 Units Starting Price: $1299 Amenities/Services: three meals a day; housekeeping; activities; 24hr stafﬁng; 24hr security; 24hr emergency call system; in house beauty salon; all utilities included in monthly rate; activity room, library, lounges; underground parking for cars and scooters; small dogs and cats allowed

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Bevan Village 

604-850-5416; 33386 Bevan Ave., Abbotsford; www.bevanvillage.ca Capacity: (AL) 35; (LC) 115 Starting Price: Varies with care Amenities/Services: recreation programs; memory care; pharmacy care; ﬁne dining; spa room; activity centre; pets allowed

BURNABY / NEW WESTMINSTER / TRI-CITIES Belvedere Care Centre 

604-939-5991; 739 Alderson Avenue, Coquitlam www.belvederecare.com Capacity: 92 Private Pay; 56 Funded Starting Price: $185 per day or gov’t subsidy Amenities/Services: Activity programs; housekeeping; laundry service; social programs; 24hr on-site staff; hair salon; lounge; coffee/tea service; ﬁtness centre; dementia, palliative & respite care; all meals provided; near shopping centre; visiting pets allowed

Dufferin Care Centre 

604-552-1166; 1131 Dufferin Street, Coquitlam www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 153 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing coverage; recreation staff; physiotherapist; dietitian; music therapist; hairdresser; fun and ﬁtness; crafts; church services; cards and games; aromatherapy

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604-527-3300; 7197 Canada Way, Burnaby www.harmonycourtestate.ca Capacity: 132 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Full recreation calendar; housekeeping; ﬁtness centre w/ personal trainer; 24-hour emergency response; two courtyards; walking paths; ﬁreside lounge; garden room; billiards room; library; all utilities included; pet friendly

Mulberry, The 

604-526-2248; 7230 Acorn Avenue, Burnaby www.themulberry.ca Starting Price: $2170 Amenities/Services: In-house chef; weekly housekeeping; heat; hydro; cable TV; 24hr video security; laundry; pets allowed; guest suite; near recreation centre; lounge; library; billiards table

Residences at Belvedere 

604-939-1930; 750 Delestre Avenue, Coquitlam www.residencesatbelvedere.com Capacity: 54 Private; 60 Subsidized Starting Price: $2650 or contact Health Authority Amenities/Services: Activity programs; housekeeping; 24hr call system; bar; billiards table; coffee/tea service; guest suite; garden; library; lounge; residence owned bus; tuck shop; games room; no pets

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604-998-1616; 2245 Kelly Avenue, Coquitlam www.astorialiving.ca Capacity: 135 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 2 meals a day prepared by a Red Seal Chef; continental breakfast; open seating concept dining room; weekly housekeeping/linen service; bus trips & scheduled shuttle service; social & recreational programs; amenity & activity rooms; library; movie theatre; ﬁtness room; high speed internet; secure parking

CHILLIWACK / PITT MEADOWS / MAPLE RIDGE Auburn Residences 

604-798-1594; 8531 Young Road, Chilliwack www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 67 Units Starting Price: $1950 Amenities/Services: Suites are 1 bed/den or 2 bed; 3 meals/daily, weekly light housekeeping; emergency call pendant; each suite has fully equipped kitchen, stacked washer/dryer, balcony & A/C; secured parking; guest suite; recreation program; small pet allowed

Maple Ridge Seniors Village   

604-466-3053; 22141 - 119 Avenue, Maple Ridge www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (AL & IL) 81; (LC) 108 Starting Price: $2225 Amenities/Services: 24hr staff; beautifully appointed studio 1 & 2 bedroom suites; utilities included; lunch and dinner included; home cooked meals; weekly housekeeping & ﬂat linen service; recreation activities; exercise classes; bistro; general store; barber/salon; small pets allowed

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604-792-6340; 8445 Young Road, Chilliwack www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 119 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Board and card games; ﬁtness room; Freedom spa tub; bus trips and outings; Wii; church services; crafts; movies; musical entertainment; music therapy; bingo

RICHMOND / DELTA Columbus Lodge 

604-970-8444; 8850 - 118A Street, Delta; www.colchar.org Capacity: 31 Units Amenities/Services: meals prepared by fully qualiﬁed chef; free laundry; occasional transportation for local trips, outings and appointments; large multi-media room; living room w/ ﬁreplace & piano; superior site security; close to senior’s community center, library, pharmacy/drug store, grocery store, no pets allowed

SURREY / WHITE ROCK / LANGLEY Concord Retirement Residence 

604-531-6198; 15869 Paciﬁc Avenue, White Rock www.concordretirementresidence.com Capacity: 44 Units Starting Price: $1800 Amenities/Services: 3 home cooked meals; dining room; social hour; pool table; weekly housekeeping; Wii; foot care; guest suite; ocean view; bar; hair care; ﬁtness centre; guest suite; pets allowed

Guildford Seniors Village 

604-582-0808; 14568 - 104A Avenue, Surrey www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 89 Units WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Starting Price: $180/day Amenities/Services: Planned activity programs w/ recreational therapist; 24hr skilled nursing care, special Alzheimer’s care unit for residents requiring a secure environment, 3 meals/day & snacks, specialized bathing facilities; salon; private rooms with 2-piece ensuite, emergency call bells; beautiful gardens & courtyards; no pets allowed

Langley Lodge 

604-530-2305; 5451 204 St., Langley; www.langleylodge.org Capacity: 27 Private; 112 Funded Starting Price: Private Pay per diem rate; call for information Amenities/Services: Nationally accredited; services at no additional cost include physiotherapy, music therapy, full range of activities and outings; bus; horticulture therapy; we are a non-proﬁt provider; visiting pets only

Paciﬁc Carlton 

604-531-1160; 15366 17 Avenue, White Rock www.paciﬁccarlton.unicarehomes.com Capacity: 80 Suites Starting Price: Call for more information Amenities/Services: 24hr staff; 24hr emergency response system; 3 meals daily; weekly housekeeping; bus service; washer/dryer insuite; exercise room; yoga; tai chi; activity coordinator; theatre room; hair salon; computer lounge; library; small pets welcome

Peace Portal Lodge 

604-535-2273; 15441 - 16 Avenue, White Rock www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 84 Units; Starting Price: $180/day Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing care; spacious rooms; ﬁreside lounge; beautiful views; salon; activity & entertainment programs; music therapy; 3 meals/day & snacks; dietician; pets not allowed

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Rosemary Heights Seniors Village   

778-545-5000; 15240 34 Avenue, Surrey www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (LC) 90; (AL/IL) 63 units Starting Price: (LC) $198/day; (AL/IL) $3300/month Amenities/Services: (LC) 2 piece ensuite; all meals & snacks; specialized bathing facilities; planned activity programs; 24hr staff. (AL/IL) lunch & dinner daily; morning & afternoon snacks; bistro bar; weekly housekeeping & linen service; 24hr staff; small pets allowed

Royale Paciﬁca, The  

604-484-0588; 2525 King George Boulevard, Surrey www.pacificaliving.ca Capacity: 130 Units IL with AL services if needed. Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: All inclusive dining; social events; adventures; exercise; weekly flat & linen laundry; therapeutic pool; cyber room; movie theatre; dance floor; library; 24hr on-site staff; private bus

Royale Peninsula, The  

604-538-2033; 2088 152 Street, Surrey www.peninsulaliving.ca Capacity: 127 Units IL with AL services if needed. Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: All inclusive dining; social events; adventures; and exercise; weekly ﬂat & linen laundry service; concierge services; therapeutic pool; cyber room; movie theatre; dance ﬂoor; library; 24hr on-site staff; assisted living services available; private bus

Sunnyside Manor  

604-531-7470; 15340 17 Avenue, White Rock www.unicarehomes.com Capacity: 85 suites Starting Price: $2165 Amenities/Services: 24hr emergency response; secure underground parking; recreational programs; cozy ﬁreplaces in most suites;

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Columbus Millennium Tower (Rental)

604-970-8444; 1175 Broughton St., Vancouver; www.colchar.org Capacity: 48 Units Starting Price: $850 - $1700 Amenities/Services: Close to most amenities/services and less than 10 minutes walk to English Bay; no pets allowed

Columbus Tower (Rental)

604-970-8444; 5233 Joyce St., Vancouver; www.colchar.org Capacity: 80 Units Starting Price: $600 Amenities/Services: located a few steps away from the Joyce Street skytrain station; free laundry facilities; free on-site parking & free local channels; large screen TV located in our comfortable main ﬂoor lounge; located next to St. Mary’s church; no pets allowed

Shannon Oaks 

604-324-6257; 2526 Waverly Avenue, Vancouver www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 145 Units Starting Price: $3410 Amenities/Services: 3 meals a day; 2 coffee breaks; snacks; weekly housekeeping; flat linen service; 5 levels of fitness classes; weekly shopping excursions; activities & entertainment; 24/7 emergency response system; small pets allowed on main floor if already owned

Terraces on Seventh  

604-738-8380; 1570 West 7 Avenue, Vancouver www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 61 Private Pay Suites - AL services available for purchase Starting Price: $4130 Amenities/Services: Modern building; spacious 1 & 2 bedroom suites w/ balconies; suites w/ spectacular views; full kitchen; daily lunch, 3 course dinner & weekly buffets; cozy wood paneled library; sunny patio; bistro bar; theatre; 24hr concierge; well-behaved pets w/ responsible owners accepted (must be on leash in building)

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604-986-3633; 3633 Mt. Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver www.cedarspringsresidence.ca Capacity: 135 Units Starting Price: $3200 Amenities/Services: 3 meals/day & afternoon snacks; housekeeping; 24hr emergency call service; car/bus service for appointments & scheduled excursions; ﬁtness & social activities; library; business centre; salon; hobby shop; pets allowed

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604-922-9888; 2474 Marine Drive, North Vancouver www.thewesterleigh.ca Capacity: 129 Suites Starting Price: $5000 Amenities/Services: Concierge, chauffer driven mercedes, eldercollege, working greenhouse, ﬂexible meal plan, movie theatre, music room, wellness coordinator, insuite laundry, maître’d dining WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Berwick On The Park 

250-377-7275; 60 Whiteshield Crescent, South Kamloops www.berwickrc.com Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Activity programs; housekeeping; internet; cable; lounge; games room; ﬁtness centre; billiards; computer stations; craft room; library; regular entertainment; theatre; tuck shop; hair salon

Cactus Ridge Retirement Residence 

250-495-2520; 9107 Main St., Osoyoos; www.cactusridgerr.com Starting Price: $1250/month Amenities/Services: Spacious rooms; theatre; exercise room; planned daily social & recreational activities; gourmet meals; spectacular views; friendly community

Fernbrae Manor  

250-979-0600; 295 Gerstmar Road, Kelowna www.fernbraemanor.unicarehomes.com Starting Price: Call for information Amenities/Services: Close to Orchard Park Shopping Centre & Rutland Town Centre; peaceful small-town setting; morning exercises; bingo; bus service; gazebo; 24hr emergency response system; activity coordinator; computer lounge; hair salon; ask about our $2000 referral program!

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250-564-0202; 4377 Hill Ave., Prince George www.princegeorgechateau.com Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 2 nutritious, chef prepared meals/day; activities, events & volunteer opportunities; complimentary shuttle service; exclusive travel program; weekly housekeeping & linen; ﬁtness room; exercise equipment; billiards lounge; media room; laundry facilities; pets welcome

Summerland Seniors Village   

250-404-4400; 12803 Atkinson Rd., Summerland www.summerlandseniorsvillage.com Starting Price: Call for information Amenities/Services: Music & music therapy; games - bowling, bingo, cards board games, Wii; crafts; baking; exercise groups; walking groups; special occasion celebrations; bus outings; guest suite; small pets allowed

Williams Lake Seniors Village   

250-305-3318; 1455 Western Ave., Williams Lake www.williamslakeseniorsvillage.com Capacity: (AL) 80 private 21 subsidized; (IL) 17; (LC) 113 Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 24hr emergency response; chef inspired meals; daily social activities; many weekly outings; housekeeping & linen service; exercise equipment; transit service at our front door; billiards; media room; library; computer availability; hair salon; general store; chapel services; friendly community and pet friendly

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ABBOTSFORD / ALDERGROVE / MISSION

Pavilion 

604-851-4007; 32943 Marshall Road, Abbotsford www.mennoapartments.com Capacity: 59 suites - affordable & homey Starting Price: $1200 Amenities/Services: Christian faith-based community; wellness nurse and private health services; full recreation calendar; home-cooked meals; tuck shop; hair salon; wellness centre; coffee breaks; no pets allowed

Carrington House Retirement Community 

Primrose Gardens 

604-826-4747; 32679 6 Ave., Mission; www.chartwell.com Capacity: 125 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Dining room; craft room; activity room; lounges; movie theatre; hair salon; library with computer & internet; storage lockers available; 24hr security monitoring service; weekly housekeeping; 3 meals offered daily w/ different optional plans

604-851-4007; 2099 Primrose Street, Abbotsford www.mennoapartments.com Capacity: 105 suites - modern comfort Starting Price: $2100 Amenities/Services: Christian faith-based community; wellness nurse and private health services; full recreation calendar; home-cooked meals; tuck shop; hair salon; wellness centre; coffee breaks; no pets allowed

Cascade Court (Purchasable Housing)

Tabor Court 

604-852-1139; 35230 DeLair Road, Abbotsford; www.cascadecourt.ca Capacity: 84 Starting Price: $105,500 Amenities/Services: hair salon; games room; exercise room; garden plots; secured underground parking; wash bay for vehicles; woodworking shop; small library; on-site manager; large meeting area with ﬁreplace; no pets allowed

604-859-8718; 31944 Sunrise Cres., Abbotsford; www.taborhome.org Capacity: 16 Private; 88 Subsidized Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Convenience shop; salon; bistro; chapel; library; tenant kitchen; bus outings; guest dining areas; underground parking; weekly housekeeping & linens; 2 meals/day; LPN on-site daily; leisure activities & special events

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604-820-9300; 32331 7th Ave., Mission; www.cedarbrookechateau.com Capacity: 138 Suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Therapeutic pool on-site; water wellness program; water tai chi; bingo; on-site physician; ﬁtness room; movie theatre/chapel; craft room; hair & beauty salon; library; 24hr bistro; walking paths; beautiful interior courtyard; laundry room

604-851-4007; 2021 Primrose Street, Abbotsford www.mennoapartments.com Capacity: (AL) 41; (IL) 55 private pay additional care Starting Price: $1800 Amenities/Services: Christian faith-based community; wellness nurse; full recreation calendar; home-cooked meals; tuck shop; hair salon; wellness centre; coffee breaks; supportive community; no pets allowed

Hallmark On The Lake 

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604-853-8993; 31622 Charlotte Ave., Abbotsford; www.hallmarkretirement.ca Capacity: 61 Suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Lunch and dinner included; coffee shop; weekly housekeeping & linen services; activities program; regular wellness clinics; outings; small pets welcome

Hallmark On The Park 

604-859-0053; 3055 Princess St., Abbotsfordwww.hallmarkretirement.ca Capacity: 69 Suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 nutritious meals per day; caring wellness staff available 24 hours a day; regular wellness clinics; weekly housekeeping & linen service; basic cable & all utilities except telephone; peaceful environment; small pets allowed

Lotus Place 

604-856-3468; 3258 274 Street, Aldergrove Capacity: 6 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Social programs; 3 meals included; 24hr emergency response; housekeeping

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604-851-4007; 32979 Marshall Road, Abbotsford www.mennoapartments.com Capacity: 56 suites - comfortable lifestyle Starting Price: $1500 Amenities/Services: Christian faith-based community; wellness nurse and private health services; full recreation calendar; home-cooked meals; tuck shop; hair salon; wellness centre; coffee breaks; caring and supportive community; no pets allowed

BURNABY / NEW WESTMINSTER / TRI-CITIES Abbeyﬁeld House Burnaby 

604-205-9350; 1010 Sperling Ave., Burnaby www.abbeyﬁeldburnaby.com Capacity: 20 spaces Starting Price: $1675/month Amenities/Services: Activity programs; special occasions; community teas; situated close to North Burnaby’s urban trail; 24hr stafﬁng; computer access; weekly hairdressing; 24hr security; reading lounge; guest suite

Amica at Mayfair  

604-552-5552 2267 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam; www.amica.ca/mayfair Capacity: 85 Units Starting Price: $1995 Amenities/Services: Activity programs; bus outings; coffee/tea service; community kitchen; computer stations; cooking allowed insuite; dining room; ﬁtness centre; garden; guest suite available; library; laundry insuite; library; lounge; regular entertainment; pets allowed

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Amica at Rideau Manor   

604-291-1792; 1850 Rosser Ave., Burnaby; www.amica.ca/rideau Capacity: 140 Units Starting Price: $1995 Amenities/Services: Games room; free laundry facilities; 24hr call system; housekeeping; parking; activity programs; insuite full or part kitchens; billiards; hair salon; craft room; computers; 2 meals daily

Belvedere Care Centre 

Carlton Gardens 

604-419-3000; 4108 Norfolk St., Burnaby; www.chartwell.com Capacity: 128 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Multi-purpose room; library; quiet room; hair salon; lounge; guest suite; support & wellness services; housekeeping; laundry services; three meals served in the dining room

Capacity: 132 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Full recreation calendar; housekeeping; ﬁtness centre w/ personal trainer; 24-hour emergency response; two courtyards; walking paths; ﬁreside lounge; garden room; billiards room; library; all utilities included; pet friendly

Lakeshore Care Centre 

604-939-9277; 657 Gatensbury Street, Coquitlam; www.tcgcare.com Capacity: 6 Private; 50 Funded Starting Price: Private: $5400; Funded: Assessed Rate Amenities/Services: Activity program, hairdresser on site, lounge areas, near public transit, mobile dentist and ophthalmologist available; visiting pets allowed

L.J. Christmas Manor 

604-936-8122; 560 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam www.ljchristmasmanor.com Capacity: 133 Units Starting Price: $1015, includes one meal Amenities/Services: 24hr staff/security; near Lougheed Mall; cable tier 3 & all utilities included; pub nights; active social club; shufﬂeboard; bingo; yoga; building better balance class; close to public transportation, recreation centre, medical clinic & grocery stores; birds & ﬁsh allowed

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Courtyard Terrace 

604-936-9231; 1399 Foster Avenue, Coquitlam, www.tcgcare.com Capacity: 41 Private; 96 Funded Starting Price: Private: $5400; Funded: Assessed Rate Amenities/Services: Activity programs; social programs; coffee/tea service; dining room; lounge; 24hr emergency response; in-house chef; dietician on staff; near public transit; bar; linen & towels supplied; housekeeping; visiting pets allowed

Dufferin Care Centre 

Mulberry, The 

604-437-6262; 3730 Burke St., Burnaby; www.parkplaceseniorsliving.com Capacity: 7 private suites; 40 subsidized suites Starting Price: $1650/month Amenities/Services: 24hr stafﬁng w/ emergency pendants; suites w/ private bathroom; housekeeping; hair salon; activities & entertainment; bus trips; activity lounge; 2 meals/day; BCSLA Seal of Approval; small pets

604-552-1166; 1131 Dufferin St., Coquitlam www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 153 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing coverage; recreation staff; physiotherapist; dietitian; music therapist; hairdresser; fun and ﬁtness; crafts; church services; cards and games; aromatherapy

Dunwood Place 

604-521-8636; 901 Colborne Street, New Westminster dunwoodplace@telus.net Capacity: 191 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Insuite full or part kitchen; hair salon; lounge for many activities; near public transit; wheelchair access; woodworking room; 24hr onsite manager; lockable suite doors; cafe with patio & dining club; country club atmosphere

Earl Haig Retirement Residence 

604-937-3790; 1800 Austin Ave., Coquitlam www.earlhaigresidence.com Capacity: 32 Units Private; 18 BC Housing Units Starting Price: $2500 (Market); $1525 (BC Housing) Amenities/Services: 3 meals/day; full service dining room; weekly housekeeping & ﬂat linen service; daily recreation; monthly bus trips; 24hr stafﬁng; one pet per resident

Foyer Maillard 

604-937-5578; 1010 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam www.foyermaillard.com Capacity: (LC) 45; (IL) 41 Units Starting Price: (IL) $1262 Amenities/Services: All meals and daily snack breaks; laundry; housekeeping; recreation; chapel services; no pets allowed

Harmony Court Estate 

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604-526-2248; 7230 Acorn Avenue, Burnaby; www.themulberry.ca Starting Price: $2170 Amenities/Services: In-house chef; weekly housekeeping; heat; hydro; cable TV; 24hr video security; laundry; pets allowed; guest suite; near recreation centre; lounge; library; billiards table

Poppy Residences, The 

604-568-5563; 5291 Grimmer St., Burnaby www.thepoppyresidences.com Capacity: 70 units Starting Price: $1900 and up Amenities/Services: Two meals daily; mid-day snacks; weekly maid service w/ linen & towel laundry service; 24hr on-site staff support; personal emergency response; basic cable; organized activities

Residences at Belvedere 

604-939-1930; 750 Delestre Ave., Coquitlam www.residencesatbelvedere.com Capacity: 54 Private; 60 Subsidized Starting Price: $2650 or contact Health Authority Amenities/Services: Activity programs; housekeeping; 24hr call system; bar; billiards table; coffee/tea service; guest suite; garden; library; lounge; residence owned bus; tuck shop; games room; no pets

Revera - Parkwood Manor 

604-941-7651; 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 140 Suites Starting Price: $2200 Amenities/Services: 3 meals/day plus complimentary refreshments; 24hr stafﬁng & security; weekly housekeeping; telephone; cablevision; linen service; in-house social and leisure activities; outing van & bus; one block from Coquitlam Centre; pets allowed

Royale Astoria, The  

604-998-1616; 2245 Kelly Ave., Coquitlam; www.astorialiving.ca Capacity: 135 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 2 meals a day prepared by a Red Seal Chef; con-

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Shaughnessy Care Home 

604-468-4856; 2250 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam www.parkplaceseniorsliving.com Capacity: 66 nursing care beds Starting Price: $2500/month for private pay Amenities/Services: Housekeeping; ﬂat linen service; laundry as needed; full service meals & snacks; 24hr staff available; spa baths; medication administration; interior courtyard w/ gazebo; recreation programs; no pets

Thornebridge Gardens  

604-524-6100; 649 8th Avenue, New Westminster www.thornebridge.ca Capacity: 144 Units Starting Price: $2575 Amenities/Services: 24hr on-site staff; scheduled transportation; ﬁreside lounge; outdoor courtyard & terrace; grand dining room; games room; country kitchen; organized social & recreational activities; guest suite; pub lounge; corner store; 3 meals daily

CHILLIWACK / PITT MEADOWS / MAPLE RIDGE Auburn Residences 

604-798-1594; 8531 Young Rd., Chilliwack www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 67 Units Starting Price: $1950 Amenities/Services: Suites are 1 bed/den or 2 bed; 3 meals/daily, weekly light housekeeping; emergency call pendant; each suite has fully equipped kitchen, stacked washer/dryer, balcony & A/C; secured parking; guest suite; recreation program; small pet allowed

Birchwood Retirement Suites & Cottages  

604-792-8793; 45650 Patten Ave., Chilliwack; www.chartwell.com Capacity: 80 suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Dining room; bistro; games room; activity room; lounge; hair salon; library w/ computer & internet; ﬁtness area; 24hr security monitoring; weekly housekeeping; 2 meals

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Chilliwack Lifestyles 

604-824-0109; 6980 Vedder Road, Chilliwack; www.optima-living.com Capacity: 27 Units Starting Price: $1596 Amenities/Services: Emergency pendant; 24 hour stafﬁng; private suites with private bathrooms; hair salon; activities and entertainment; 3 meals a day; small pets allowed

Columbus Manor (Rental)

604-970-8444; 8980 Edward St., Chillwack; www.colchar.org Capacity: 53 Units Starting Price: $450 Amenities/Services: Close to Catholic church; close to bus stop, downtown shopping and Chilliwack General Hospital; free laundry facilities and free parking; no pets allowed

Cottonwood Cottage 

604-702-9544; 10170 Kenswood Drive, Chilliwack Capacity: 16 Units Starting Price: $1300 Amenities/Services: All meals; housekeeping; laundry; transportation; salon; library/games area; parking; country setting; patios; two lounge areas; pets allowed with approval

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Crystal Ridge Manor 

604-703-1277; 45665 McIntosh Drive, Chilliwack Capacity: 23 Units Starting Price: $1595 - $1795 WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Amenities/Services: Activity programs; ﬂexible meal choices; hair care; housekeeping; internet; free laundry facility; snacks & fresh fruit daily; emergency response plan; computer stations; craft room; foot care; games room; lounge; theatre; ﬁsh allowed

Greystone Retirement Residence 

604-467-2808; 11657 Ritchie Ave., Maple Ridge www.greystoneresidence.ca Capacity: 73 Units Starting Price: $2588/month Amenities/Services: Excellent food w/ full service dinner served daily; weekly housekeeping; in-suite washer/dryer; private bus; emergency pendants; chapel/theatre room; ﬁreside lounge; library w/ computers; recreation programs; BCSLA Seal of Approval; small pets welcome

Hampton House Retirement Community 

604-703-1982; 45555 Hodgins Ave., Chilliwack; www.chartwellreit.ca Capacity: 98 Units Starting Price: $1825 Amenities/Services: 24/7 staff/security; 3 course dinner; housekeeping & laundry service; emergency call service; activities; theater room; pool table; games room; gated parkade; air conditioning; pets allowed

Kanaka Creek Seniors Centre 

604-462-7077; 11581 256 St., Maple Ridge; www.kanaka.ca Capacity: 20 Units Starting Place: $995 Amenities/Services: Comfortable & attractive accommodation; nutritionally balanced meals; log cabin style dining room; live-in staff; all day tea/coffee corner; television lounge; library & audio centre

Legion House 

604-463-5101; 11797 Burnett St., Maple Ridge Starting Price: $1495 Amenities/Services: 3 nutritional meals/day; weekly housekeeping & linen service; 24hr staff; free use of washer & dryer; spacious dining room; personal assistance centre; exercise room; Great Room

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Lynnwood Retirement Residence 

604-792-0689; 9168 Corbould Street, Chilliwack; www.chartwellreit.ca Capacity: 121 Units Starting Price: $2010 to $3075 Amenities/Services: Spacious studios; 1 & 2 bedroom suites; weekly housekeeping & linen/laundry service; 1 meal/day; morning & afternoon coffee/tea served w/ homemade snacks; 24hr call bell monitoring & assistance from on-site staff; recreational activities; small pets welcome

Maple Ridge Seniors Village   

604-466-3053; 22141 - 119 Ave, Maple Ridge www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (AL & IL) 81; (LC) 108 Starting Price: $2225 Amenities/Services: 24hr staff; beautifully appointed studio 1 & 2 bedroom suites; utilities included; lunch and dinner included; home cooked meals; weekly housekeeping & ﬂat linen service; recreation activities; exercise classes; bistro; general store; barber/salon; small pets allowed

Rosewood Cottage 

604-463-1078; 11742 225 St., Maple Ridge; www.rosewoodcottage.ca Capacity: 34 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: TV lounge w/ cable & vcr; library & games room; laundry room; 3 balanced meals/day; housekeeping & laundry; hair salon; furnished patio; courtyard gardens; 24hr on-site staff

Sunwood Living 

604-463-5527; 12241 224 Street; Maple Ridge www.sunwoodliving.com Capacity: 93 Starting Price: $1595 Amenities/Services: Daily activities & entertainment; bi-weekly bus trips; home cooked meals; happy hour; extended living services; theatre; sports lounge; 24hr staff; emergency response system; pets allowed

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604-792-6340; 8445 Young Rd., Chilliwack www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 119 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Board and card games; ﬁtness room; freedom spa tub; bus trips and outings; Wii; church services; crafts; movies; musical entertainment; music therapy; bingo

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Friendly Neighbours • Home Cooked Meals Located down town next to Beacon Hill Park

604-466-8602; 12275 224 St., Maple Ridge; www.chartwell.com Capacity: (IL) 100; (LC) 35 suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Dining room; games room; lounges; activity room; hair salon; library; wellness spa; bar; country kitchen; smoke free environment; weekly housekeeping & linen; small pets allowed

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RICHMOND / DELTA Abbeyﬁeld House St. David’s 

604-943-6758; 1119 51A Street, Tsawwassen Capacity: 16 Units Starting Price: $1603 Amenities/Services: Bedsitting rooms, each with private patio and garden; all meals provided; family style community living; beauty salon; TV lounge; library and quiet room; games; no pets, therapy dog on-site

Augustine House  

604-940-6005; 3820 Arthur Dr., Delta; www.augustinehouse.ca Starting Price: $2600 and up Amenities/Services: Comfortable & spacious suites; garden patios & balconies; hair salon/barber; weekly housekeeping & linen service; 3 meals daily; in-suite emergency response system; scheduled bus service; ice cream parlour; private dining for special occasions

Courtyard Gardens 

604-273-1225; 7051 Moffatt Rd., Richmond; www.courtyardgardens.ca Starting Price: $3595 monthly or may be subsidized Amenities/Services: Home-cooked 3 meals w/ choices of entrees & desserts; 24hr snacks; weekly housekeeping, laundry amenities; wellness clinics/consultation; social & recreational activities; bus outings; 24hr nurse; customized healthcare services available; caring community/pets welcome; BCSLA Seal of Approval; Canada’s Order of Excellence.

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Gilmore Gardens 

604-271-7222; 4088 Blundell Rd., Richmond; www.gilmoregardens.ca Capacity: 117 Units Starting Price: $2615 Amenities/Services: home cooked dinner; weekly housekeeping; 24hr emergency response; social & recreational activities; wellness coach/nurse; friendly & helpful staff; complimentary snacks; BCSLA Seal of Approval; Canada’s Order of Excellence - Gold recipient for Quality; pets allowed

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604-943-4805 ext 402; 5410 10 Avenue, Delta; www.kinvillage.org Capacity: (IL) 127; (AL) 68; (LC) 100; 15 Supportive; 18 Special Care Unit Starting Price: Gov’t Subsidized ranging from 30% - 80% Amenities/Services: Recreation, health care, community centre, therapeutic and social programs; housekeeping; laundry service; 24hr onsite staff; hair salon; lounge; coffee/tea service; dementia & palliative care; meals provided; foot care; near shopping centre; visiting pets allowed

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Concord Retirement Residence 

604-277-4519; 4071 Chatham St., Richmond www.themapleresidences.com Capacity: 144 Units Starting Price: $2100 Amenities/Services: 3 meals & 2 snacks daily; weekly cleaning & ﬂat laundry service; 24hr stafﬁng; state of the art security; 24hr emergency call system; wellness & social schedule; shuttle bus; secure parking; seaside location; close to amenities; crafts room; gym

604-531-6198; 15869 Paciﬁc Ave., White Rock www.concordretirementresidence.com Capacity: 44 Units Starting Price: $1800 Amenities/Services: 3 home cooked meals; dining room; social hour; pool table; weekly housekeeping; Wii; foot care; guest suite; ocean view; bar; hair care; ﬁtness centre; guest suite; pets allowed

Waterford, The 

604-541-8861; 1222 King George Hwy., Surrey; www.chartwell.com Capacity: 110 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Emergency response system; dining room; games room; billiards room; activity room; lounges; computer & internet area; greenhouse; 24hr security monitoring; pets allowed

604-943-5954; 1345 56 St., Tsawwassen www.briacommunities.ca/waterford Capacity: (IL) 108; (LC) 36 Units Starting Price: (IL) $3150/month; (LC) $190/day Amenities/Services: Located in the heart of Tsawwassen and next to the Tsawwassen town centre mall and public library; three meals a day approved by a dietitian; weekly light housekeeping; daily activities and social hour with entertainment; cats, ﬁsh & birds allowed, no dogs

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Elim Village   

604-582-5579; 9025 – 160 St., Surrey; www.elimvillage.com Capacity: (IL) 250; (AL) 109; (LC) 118

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604-597-9333; 13855 68 Ave., Surrey; www.homecareliving.ca Capacity: (IL) 134; (AL) 20 Units Starting Price: $1650 Amenities/Services: Gardening; billiards; bocci; shufﬂe ball; exercise classes; day trips; games nights; movies; happy hour; birthday parties; 24hr security; hair salon; comfortable lounges; convenience store; emergency call system; dining room; pets allowed

Arbourside Court 

604-597-6644; 13751 - 74th Ave., Surrey; www.arbourside.com Starting Price: $1954 Amenitie/Services: Chef prepared meals; housekeeping; full time activities coordinator; 24hr front desk; secure building located behind Kings Cross Mall; pets allowed; tai chi classes weekly; long term fun staff; short ﬂat walk to all kinds of amenities in Kings Cross Mall

Avalon Gardens 

604-546-3100; 22323 - 48 Ave., Langley; www.avalon-gardens.com Capacity: 125 Units (Purchasable & Rental) Starting Price: $2295/monthly; $202,780 (Purchase) Amenities/Services: Full kitchen in-suite; washer/dryer in-suite; individually air-conditioned suites; choice of meal packages (1 or 2/day); shuttle bus; weekly housekeeping; weekly ﬂat-linen laundry; complimentary emergency call system in-suite; phone/cable/Internet package; prime convenient location; 1 small dog or cat allowed

Bear Creek Villa 

604-599-9057; 8233 140 Street, Surrey, www.bearcreekvilla.com Capacity: 130 Units Starting Price: $1700 Amenities/Services: park views; 3 meals & snacks; daily recreation; insuite laundry; billiards room; library; ﬁtness centre; hydrotherapy tub spa room; small pets allowed

Bethshan Gardens 

604-541-9694; 16963 22 Ave., Surrey www.assistedlivingwhiterockbc.com Capacity: 8 Units Starting Price: $3500 Amenities/Services: Activity programs; hair care; foot care; housekeeping; all meals; social programs; 24hr staff on-site; billiards table; coffee/ tea service; wi-ﬁ; country setting; garden; no pets allowed

Evergreen Baptist Manor 

604-541-3835; 1531 Everall St., White Rock www.evergreen-home.com Capacity: 110 Units Starting Price: $1041 (Studio suite); $1384 (Couple 1 bedroom) Amenities/Services: Light housekeeping weekly; activities on-site; Lifeline call bell included; lunch included & optional supper meal for extra charge; hairdresser on campus; chapel services & bible study; volunteer opportunities; no pets allowed

Fleetwood Place 

604-530-6860; 16011 - 83 Ave., Surrey; www.ﬂeetwoodplace.ca Capacity: 13 Private Pay; 95 Funded Starting Price: $4715 private pay Amenities/Services: 24/7 professional interdisciplinary care; strength building/restorative care program; pastoral care; recreation programs; games; music; arts and crafts; entertainment; outings; secure and private courtyard; hair salon; no pets

Guildford Seniors Village 

604-582-0808; 14568 - 104A Ave., Surrey www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 89 Units Starting Price: $180/day Amenities/Services: Planned activity programs w/ recreational therapist; 24hr skilled nursing care, special Alzheimer’s care unit for residents requiring a secure environment, 3 meals/day & snacks, specialized bathing facilities; salon; private rooms with 2-piece ensuite, emergency call bells; beautiful gardens & courtyards; no pets allowed

778-373-0299; 17528 59 Ave., Surrey; www.bethshangardens.org Capacity: 70 Units Starting Price: $1875 Amenities/Services: Bistro for snacks; bingo; games; crafts; ﬁtness time; day trips; bright dining room; activity programs; close to entertainment and necessities; small pets welcome

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Christina Place 

Harrison Pointe  

604-541-4663; 1183 Maple St., White Rock; www.christinaplace.ca Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 delicious meals per day in dining room; tea, coffee & snacks available every afternoon; weekly housekeeping & linen service; laundry rooms on each ﬂoor; emergency call system; hair salon; activity coordinator; organized events & outings

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604-530-7075; 20899 Douglas Cres., Langley; www.harrisonpointe.ca Starting Price: $2350 - $3150/month Amenities/Services: 2 meals/day; weekly light housekeeping; pub nights; weekly fun social events; lounge; patio; recreation & wellness areas; library; computer room & internet; 24hr in-house security

604-530-1101; 21616 52 Ave., Langley; www.harrisonpointe.ca Starting Price: $2350 - $3150/month Amenities/Services: 2 meals/day; weekly light housekeeping; pub nights; weekly fun social events; lounge; patio; recreation & wellness areas; library; computer room & internet; 24hr in-house security

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604-588-3424; 13525 Hilton Rd., Surrey; www.parkplaceseniorsliving.com Capacity: 11 private pay beds; 154 beds accessed through Fraser Health Starting Price: $185/day for private pay Amenities/Services: Housekeeping; full service meals & snacks; on-site staff available 24/7 for emergencies etc; spa baths; medication administration; secured facility; multiple lounges; recreation programs; no pets

Imperial Place Retirement Residence  

604-581-1555; 13853 102 Ave., Surrey; www.chartwellreit.ca Capacity: 104 Suites Starting Price: $2136 Amenities/Services: Warm caring staff; bright elegant dining room; home cooked meals; morning bus shuttle; short term stay suites; outdoor walking paths; beautiful spacious landscaping; welcoming neighbors; small pets welcome

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Langley Gardens Retirement Community   

604-888-0228; 8888 202 Street, Langley; www.chartwell.com Capacity: 301 Units Starting Price: $1855 Amenities/Services: 3 meals daily; weekly housekeeping/linen; social events and activities; 24 hour emergency response; underground parking; close to shopping; laundry facilities; main ﬂoor lounge; hair salon; pets allowed

Langley Seniors Village 

604-539-9934; 20363 - 65 Ave., Langley www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 121 Units Starting Price: $2970 Amenities/Services: Large bathrooms w/ walk-in shower & linen closet; in-suite storage area; emergency response system; lounge; bistro; bright open dining room; library; theatre; pets allowed

Laurel Place 

604-582-6336; 9688 - 137A St., Surrey; www.laurelplace.ca Capacity: 33 Private Pay; 142 Funded Starting Price: $5627 Amenities/Services: 24/7 professional interdisciplinary care; convalescent care; strength building/restorative care program; pastoral care; recreation programs such as games, music, arts/crafts, entertainment & outings; secure and private courtyard; hair salon; no pets

Magnolia Gardens 

604-514-1210; 5840 Glover Rd., Langley; www.magnoliagardens.net Capacity: (IL) 145; (LC) 40 Starting Price: (IL) $2125/month; (AL) $180/day Amenities/Services: Activity programs; billiards table; dietician on-site; close to amenities; hair salon; guest suite; housekeeping; social programs; 24hr call system; certain pet restrictions; visiting pets

Morgan Place 

604-535-7328; 3288 - 156A St., Surrey; www.morganplace.com Capacity: 13 Private Pay; 128 Funded Starting Price: $5627 Amenities/Services: 24/7 professional interdisciplinary care; convalescent care; strength building/restorative care program; pastoral care; recreation programs such as games, music, arts/crafts, entertainment & outings; secure and private courtyard; hair salon; no pets

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Hilton Villa Care Home 

604-531-1160; 15366 17 Ave., White Rock www.paciﬁccarlton.unicarehomes.com Capacity: 80 Suites Starting Price: Call for more information Amenities/Services: 24hr staff; 24hr emergency response system; 3 meals daily; weekly housekeeping; bus service; washer/dryer in-suite; exercise room; yoga; tai chi; activity coordinator; theatre room; hair salon; computer lounge; library; small pets welcome

Peace Portal Lodge 

604-535-2273; 15441 - 16 Avenue, White Rock www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 84 Units Starting Price: $180/day Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing care; spacious rooms; ﬁreside lounge; beautiful views; salon; activity & entertainment programs; music therapy; 3 meals/day & snacks; dietician; pets not allowed

Renaissance Retirement Residence, The 

604-539-0571; 6676 203 St., Langley; www.chartwellreit.ca Capacity: 128 Units Starting Price: $2450 Amenities/Services: Safe, secure environment; healthy meals 3/day; certified chefs & dietary staff; personalized diets; spa; hair salon; 24hr emergency system; non-profit caregiver if needed; daily activities w/ leisure coordinator; radiant floor heat; housekeeping/maintenance services; storage; small pets allowed

Revera - Fleetwood Villa  

604-590-2889; 16028 83 Ave., Surrey; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: (IL) 105; (AL) 60 Units Starting Price: $2204 Private Pay Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing staff on-site; emergency nurse call system; beautiful private courtyard w/ water feature; 3 dining rooms offering 3 meals/day; bistro; media room; dakim mind ﬁtness; library; several lounge spaces throughout; pets allowed on main ﬂoor

Revera - Whitecliff   

604-538-7227; 16601 16 Ave., Surrey; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: (LC) 35; (IL) 51; (AL) 40 Starting Price: $2415 Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing staff; emergency call system; ability to age in place; potential for couples to remain together in care; outing bus; close to all amenities; dakim mind ﬁtness; beautiful exterior patios & gardens; several lounges & amenity spaces including media room; tea room; exercises; library; pets allowed on main ﬂoor

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Sunnyside Manor  

604-531-7470; 15340 17 Avenue, White Rock; www.unicarehomes.com Capacity: 85 suites Starting Price: $2165 Amenities/Services: 24hr emergency response; secure underground parking; recreational programs; cozy ﬁreplaces in most suites; private dining room; hair salon; private courtyard; movie nights; automatic daily check in; uptown central White Rock location; pets allowed

Sunridge Gardens 

604-510-5091; 22301 Fraser Highway, Langley www.SunridgeGardens.net Capacity: 145 Units Starting Price: $1750 Amenities/Services: Guest suite; short stay suite (trial stay); movie theatre; games room w/ billiards, shufﬂeboard & more; ﬁtness centre; wellness room; spa room w/ walk-in tub; private dining room, outing bus; greenhouse (gardening club); pets allowed

Westminster House 

604-538-5291; 1653 140 St., Surrey; www.westminster-house.org Capacity: 117 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing services; housekeeping; food service; recreation & leisure programs; pastoral care; full laundry; 24hr cafe; secure environment; outing bus

Zion Park Manor 

604-576-2891; 5939 180 Street, Surrey; www.zionparkmanor.com Capacity: 29 private bed & 70 funded Starting Price: $145/day Amenities/Services: Recreation; meals; fellowship; Eden environment; home cooked meals; two room suites; signiﬁcant family involvement in care planning; pets allowed if resident can care for them independently

Chalmers Lodge  

604-731-3178; 1450 West 12 Ave., Vancouver; www.chalmerslodge.ca Capacity: 115 Units Starting Price: $1750/month or $65/day Amenities/Services: Walking distance to Granville Island, Vancouver General Hospital & Stanley Theatre; 3 home cooked meals; spacious dining room; 24hr onsite nursing staff; daily/weekly housekeeping; regular foot care and mobile lab services; near medical clinics; pets upon consideration

Chelsea Park 

604-789-7132; 1968 E 19 Ave., Vancouver; www.chelseaparkbc.com Capacity: 74 Units Starting Price: $1795 Amenities/Services: Home cooked lunch & dinner; complimentary use of laundry rooms; weekly housekeeping incl. linen laundry; 24hr emergency response system; social activities; cablevision & hydro; hair salon; computer room; storage locker; suites equipped with refrigerator; scooter parking; no pets; BCSLA Seal of Approval

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604-261-5531; 1275 W 67 Avenue, Vancouver www.abbeyﬁeldvancouver.com Capacity: 16 Units Starting Price: $1350 Amenities/Services: Security & companionship; home-cooked meals (lunch & dinner served/breakfast self serve); bedsitting rooms w/ in-suite bathrooms; emergency call system; wheelchair accessible; elevator; laundry facility & lockers; most suites have balconies or patio access; small dogs allowed in ground suites; non-proﬁt society

Amica at Arbutus Manor  

604-736-8936; 2125 Eddington Dr., Vancouver; www.amica.ca; Capacity: (IL) 95; (AL) 19 Starting Price: $3350 Amenities/Services: All three meals daily, housekeeping and laundry service, utilities included, monitored panic alarm, RN / LPN nursing care, full activity programming 7 days a week, 5 acre property in heart of Kerrisdale with 2 inner garden courtyards, completely renovated property; pets allowed with conditions

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Cavell Gardens 

604-637-1207; 2835 Sophia Street, Vancouver www.cavellgardens.com Capacity: 128 Units Starting Price: $2000-$2200 Studio; $2900-$3200 1bed/1bed deluxe Amenities/Services: 3 meals & 2 snacks; weekly housekeeping/laundry; 24hr concierge; recreation program; exercise program; spiritual programs; service media room; ﬁtness room; chapel; spa-bath; pets allowed at managers discretion

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Haro Park Care Centre   

604-687-5584; 1233 Haro St., Vancouver; www.haropark.org Capacity: (IL) 34; (AL) 30 through VCH; (LC) 154 through VCH Starting Price: Varies with income Amenities/Services: Music, art & horticulture therapy; games night; movie night; dinner entertainment; library services; religious services; classical music; manicures; bingo; pet program

Point Grey Private Hospital 

604-733-7133; 2423 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver; www.tcgcaregroup.com Capacity: 8 Private pay units Starting Price: $6000 - single room; $5500 - shared room Amenities/Services: housing; care; meals; laundry; activities; outings; visiting dogs allowed; 67 units available through Vancouver Coastal Health

Revera - Crofton Manor 

604-263-0921; 2803 West 41 Avenue, Vancouver www.reveraliving.com Capacity: (IL) 100; (LC) 87 suites Starting Price: (IL) $3500/month; (LC) $5000 - private Amenities/Services: Nestled in Vancouver’s exclusive Kerrisdale neighborhood; 6 acres of beautiful gardens & courtyards; studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites; continuum of care; 24hr security, fire & safety options; daily & weekly housekeeping; Rev It Up program; diverse arts, leisure & fitness programs; inviting amenity spaces & superior service; pets allowed

Shannon Oaks 

604-324-6257; 2526 Waverly Avenue, Vancouver; www.baptisthousing.org Capacity: 145 Units Starting Price: $3410 Amenities/Services: 3 meals a day; 2 coffee breaks; snacks; weekly housekeeping; flat linen service; 5 levels of fitness classes; weekly shopping excursions; activities & entertainment; 24/7 emergency response system; small pets allowed on main floor if already owned

South Granville Park Lodge 

604-732-8633; 1645 West 14 Avenue, Vancouver; www.sgplodge.com Capacity: 108 Units Starting Price: $5430 - $7670 Amenities/Services: Warm and gracious resident centered care; private rooms w/ complete in-suite bathrooms (range of sizes); 24hr registered nursing; certiﬁed care aids; recreation programs; daily laundry & housekeeping; 5 meal services daily; close to stores; daily supervised walks available; rehab & physio services; visiting pets only

Sunrise Senior Living of Vancouver 

604-261-5799; 999 W 57 Avenue, Vancouver www.sunriseseniorliving.com Capacity: 91 units Starting Price: $5000/month Amenities/Services: Cater to all levels including independent through to end of life care; senior friendly suites with full baths; 3 delicious home cooked meals each day; weekly housekeeping; 7-10 daily activities; community dog & cat; wellness visits; pets welcome

Tapestry at Arbutus Walk  

604-736-1640; 2799 Yew Street, Vancouver www.discovertapestry.com Capacity: 141 suites Starting Price: $3600 Amenities/Services: Fitness & recreation programs; transportation services including complimentary shuttle as well as town car service; restaurant style menu; ﬂexible meal plans; rooftop patio; putting green; inhouse emergency response; full service spa offering esthetician services, massage, podiatry, acupuncture; hair salon; pets allowed

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604-225-5000; 3338 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver www.discovertapestry.com Capacity: 154 suites Starting Price: $3700 Amenities/Services: health & wellness centre, restaurant style menus, ﬂexible meal options, pub, complimentary shuttle and town car service, club room, rooftop garden, golf simulator, theatre, located at Wesbrook Village for easy access to shopping and conveniences; pets allowed

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Three Links Manor 

604-568-6895; 2898 East 22 Avenue, Vancouver; www.threelinks.com Capacity: 39 Units Starting Price: Varies with income Amenities/Services: Weekly housekeeping & linen service; daily supper; recreation activities; 24/7 emergency on-call program; no pets

Weinberg Residence  

604-261-9622; 5650 Osler Street, Vancouver www.weinbergresidence.com Capacity: (AL) 30 Private, 10 Subsidized; (LC) 20 Starting Price: (AL) $5200 Private; (LC) $8200 Amenities/Services: 3 kosher meals daily in dining room; weekly housekeeping w/ linen & towel service; 24hr emergency response system; social, cultural & recreation programs; individual personal service plans; lounge; hair salon; amenity room; parking; no pets allowed

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604-921-9181; 659 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver; www.amica.ca Capacity: 119 Units; Starting Price: $3300 Amenities/Services: Housekeeping; linen & towels supplied; games room; garden; hair salon; library; 24hr call system; utilities incl; landscaped patio area; ﬁtness staff; spa services; laundry

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Churchill House Retirement Community  

604-904-1199; 150 W 29 Street, North Vancouver www.chartwellreit.ca Capacity: (IL) 60; (AL) 37 Units Starting Price: Varies, call for info Amenities/Services: Dining room, ﬁtness room, theatre room, wellness spa room, tea room, pool table/lounge room, beautiful views, housekeeping, emergency response system, guest suite; pets allowed

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Revera - Hollyburn House 

604-922-7616; 2095 Marine Dr., West Vancouver; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: (IL) 66; (LC) 36 suites Starting Price: Please call the Lifestyle Consultant for pricing Amenities/Services: 24hr security & fire safety; private bus for outings; fitness centre; Dakim - brain fitness program; theatre room; secure underground parking; great location - close to shopping, churches, library, recreation, seniors’ centres & public transportation; pets allowed

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Kamloops Seniors Village   

604-980-6525; 135 W 15 St, North Vancouver; www.thesummerhill.ca Capacity: 108 Units Starting Price: $3070 Amenities/Services: Meals (continental breakfast, full lunch and full dinner); weekly housekeeping & bed linen change; driver service for errands and appointments; heat; hydro; cable, 24hr emergency response; recreation and planned social activities; small pets allowed 604-904-1226; 980 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver www.sunriseseniorliving.com Capacity: 92 Units (24 speciﬁcally for Dementia Care) Starting Price: $4800 (companion); $6300 private Amenities/Services: 24/7 nursing, 24/7 care, 3 meals/day, 24 hr bistro, varied activity program, luxury décor, advanced memory care neighborhood, outdoor patios and courtyard; dog/cats upon approval

Westerleigh Retirement Residence, The 

250-979-0600; 295 Gerstmar Road, Kelowna www.fernbraemanor.unicarehomes.com Starting Price: Call for information Amenities/Services: Close to Orchard Park Shopping Centre & Rutland Town Centre; peaceful small-town setting; morning excercises; bingo; bus service; gazebo; 24hr emergency response system; activity coordinator; computer lounge; hair salon; ask about our $2000 referral program!

250-571-1804; 1220 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops www.kamloopsseniorsvillage.com Capacity: (IL/AL) 101 suites; (LC) 114 suites Starting Price: $2199 - $3400 Amenities/Services: Recreation program; pet friendly; stunning view suites; elegant dining/food service; age in place community; beautiful landscaped walking paths; outdoor patios with view; general store; central location

604-922-9888; 2474 Marine Drive, North Vancouver www.thewesterleigh.ca Capacity: 129 Suites Starting Price: $5000 Amenities/Services: Concierge, chauffer driven Mercedes, on-site Eldercollege, working green house, ﬂexible meal plan, movie theatre, music practice room, wellness coordinator, in suite laundry, maître’d dining

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Summerland Seniors Village   

Berwick On The Park 

Cactus Ridge Retirement Residence 

Williams Lake Seniors Village   

250-305-3318; 1455 Western Ave., Williams Lake www.williamslakeseniorsvillage.com Capacity: (AL) 80 private 21 subsidized; (IL) 17; (LC) 113 Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 24 hour emergency response; Chef inspired meals; daily social activities; many weekly outings; housekeeping & linen service; exercise equipment; transit service at our front door; billiards; media room; library; computer availability; hair salon; general store; chapel services; friendly community and pet friendly

Alphabetical Listing of Senior’s Housing Accommodations on the Vancouver Island COMOX VALLEY / COURTENAY

Amenities/Services: Shopping shuttle; housekeeping; bistro breakfast; lunch & dinner; recreation; entertainment; ﬁtness classes; movie theatre; library; hair salon; tuck shop; pets in designated suites

Berwick Comox Valley  

250-339-1690; 1-866-625-1690; 1700 Comox Avenue www.berwickrc.com Capacity: 134 suites Starting Price: Monthly package including meals, housekeeping; utilities; call for information Amenities/Services: Chef prepared meals/snacks; weekly housekeeping w/ linen laundry service; social & recreation programs for body, mind & spirit; on-site emergency response 24/7; on-site parking; guest suites; roof top garden & lounge; library; hair salon; ideally located in the heart of Comox, walking distance to mall, library, seniors centre, post ofﬁce, golf course & waterfront

Casa Loma Seniors Village  

250-331-4365; 4646 Headquarters Road www.comoxvalleyseniorsvillage.com Capacity: 126 spaces Starting Price: $2350 - $2775 private pay + VIHA Subsidized suites

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Cummings Home 

250-897-0075; 1926 Cummings Road, Courtenay Capacity: 6 units, single rooms Starting Price: $3000/month Amenities/Services: Registered nurse on site; personal and medical care provided; medications administered by staff; accompaniment to

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NANAIMO Berwick On The Lake 

250-729-7995; 877-525-3111; 3201 Ross Road; www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (I) 124; (C) 36 spaces; private Starting Price: call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 meals daily (chef prepared) and snacks; laundry services; weekly housekeeping; activity programs; 24 hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suites; parking

Kiwanis Village

Campus of Care with the following Housing/Care Options: www.kiwanisvillage.ca Kiwanis Manor - (BC Housing Afﬁliate)  Capacity: 30 one-bedroom apartments Starting Price: Contact BC Housing at 1-800-257-7756 to qualify and apply; 1201 Kiwanis Crescent Kiwanis Villa / Kiwanis Soroptimist Suites  Capacity – 39 Supportive Living suites Starting Price: From $1400/month, call 250-740-2815 for more information and to apply Amenities/Services – dinner, housekeeping & linen service, activities and emergency response system; 1237 Kiwanis Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5Y1 Kiwanis Soroptimist Suites/Kiwanis House  1233 & 1234 Kiwanis Crescent Capacity: 82 studio and one-bedroom units Kiwanis Village Lodge 1223 Kiwanis Crescent Capacity: 75 units Contact VIHA Home & Community Care at 250-739-5749 Amenities/Services: on-site restaurant, hairdresser, general store, computer stations and guest rooms

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medical appointments; home cooked meals; comfortable; home setting; rural garden setting; housekeeping & laundry services; dog & cat on-site; activities & outings; pets are negotiable

button; activities program; secure underground parking; pets allowed on ﬁrst ﬂoor only

Origin at Longwood   

Trillium at Woodgrove Manor 

QUALICUM BEACH Gardens at Qualicum Beach, The   

Lakeside Gardens Retirement Community  

Longlake Chateau 

Nanaimo Seniors Village & Highgate   

Oak Tree Manor  

250-716-1799; 325 Hecate Street; www.oaktreemanor.ca Capacity: (IL) 57; (AL) 6 Starting Price: $1250 Amenities/Services: Reasonable rates; central downtown location; superb waterfront views; continental breakfast & 2 home cooked meals daily; weekly housekeeping & linen service; individual 24hr medical alert WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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recreation activities/outings; games room; TV lounge; guest suite; respite services; convalescent care (Adult 19+) in a fully furnished suite; secured and safe building; visiting pets allowed

Abbeyﬁeld St. Andrews 

250-655-3536; 10017 5th Street; standrewsabbeyﬁeld@weebly.com Capacity: 9 spaces Starting Price: Partially government subsidized; inclusive of food, utilities Amenities/Services: Meals; single bedsitting suites with 2 piece bath; social family-like atmosphere; entertainment; independence; private & shared garden; close to town; transportation; exercise groups; TV; computer services; no pets allowed, house dog on-site

Norgarden 

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Sidney All Care Residence 

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VICTORIA Alexander Mackie 

250-478-4888; 753 Station Avenue www.hayworth.ca/mackie/ Capacity: 126 suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: emergency call system; laundry facilities; housekeeping; leisure & activity program; outing bus; tea kitchens in all units; near bus & shops; spa room; computer stations; homemade fresh baked goods coffee/tea service twice daily; cable; elegant dining room w/ professionally prepared ‘home-made’ meals every day

Berwick House 

250-721-4062; 1-866-721-4062; 4062 Shelbourne Street www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (IL) 100; (LC) 38 spaces; private Starting Price: call for info; meals and utilities included Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals and snacks; weekly housekeeping; activity programs: 24 hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suite; parking

Berwick Royal Oak 

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250-595-1914; 2080 Oak Bay Avenue www.carltonhouse.ca Capacity: 87 units Starting Price: Call for rates; prices are all inclusive Amenities/Services: In the heart of Oak Bay Village; experienced chefs using local ingredients; all inclusive, social activities/outings; underground parking; complimentary taxi service to doctor/dentist; 24hr staff; emergency call system, locally owned; pets welcome

Cherish at Central Park (Purchasable/Rental)

Cridge Village Seniors Centre 

Parkwood Court by Revera 

250-598-1575; 3000 Shelbourne Street; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 79 Units Starting Price: $5640/month Amenities/Services: Registered staff on 24/7; private studio and one bedroom suites; therapeutic recreation and leisure programs; brain ﬁtness program; transportation for outings; housekeeping and laundry service; heat, hydro and cable included; 3 meals daily with therapeutic diets and choices provided; dietician and director of culinary services supervising meal plans; visiting pets only

Parkwood Place by Revera 

250-383-0414; 857 Rupert Terrace; www.rosemanor.ca Capacity: 70 suites; Starting Price: $1250 Amenities/Services: 3 meals and tea times daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping, entertainment and activities; no pets allowed

Glenshiel Retirement Residence 

Shannon Oaks 

Glenwarren Lodge by Revera 

250-383-2323; 1230 Balmoral Road www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 130 spaces; private / VIHA subsidized Starting Price: varies with income; all meals included Amenities/Services: personal furnishings; laundry services; housekeeping; towels; linens; activity program; pastoral care; cable & internet connections; physiotherapy; hairdressing

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Carlton House of Oak Bay 

Rose Manor 

Vancouver Island’s Premier Active Lifestyle Destination

250-477-1232; 3965 Shelbourne Street; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 114 Suites Starting Price: $2311 Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals; 24hr emergency system; weekly housekeeping w/ linen & towel service; recreation program; gardens w/walking path & community vegetable plot; library; a variety of lounges & patios; conveniently located for shopping, walking & medical services; no smoking, pets considered

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Legion Manor Victoria  

250-652-3261; 7601 East Saanich Road; www.legionmanorvictoria.com Capacity: 68 Units - 25 (AL) Starting Price: $2290 singles; $2690 couple Amenities/Services: 2 meals lunch and dinner; weekly housekeeping; cable included; hydro included; medical alarm; close to shopping centre; on bus route; small pets allowed on ﬁrst ﬂoor only

Minton House (Purchasable) 

250-380-4977; 1070 Southgate Street www.mintonhouse.ca Capacity: 26 suites; private Starting Price: $79,000 Amenities/Services: 24 hour security; 3 course dinner, weekly housekeeping; personal health monitoring; onsite ﬁrst aid responders; close to all amenities; walking distance to Beacon Hill Park; pets allowed

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Origin at Longwood Active Lifestyle Community 6205 Oliver Road, Nanaimo (At Uplands)

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250-382-7999; 1128 Dallas Road; www.saintfrancismanor.com Capacity: 13 suites; Starting Price: $1775 Amenities/Services: Spectacular ocean/mountain views; 24hr on-site manager; supportive care; all meals; ﬂexible meal choices; personal laundry; transportation to appointments; near Cook Street Village & Beacon Hill Park; one unit available for pets which has direct outdoor access

Sunrise of Victoria 

250-383-1366; 920 Humboldt Street; www.sunrisevictoria.com Capacity: 93 suites; private; Starting Price: $5200/month Amenities/Services: Three meals/day; weekly housekeeping & daily spot cleaning; weekly laundry; daily activities; wellness visits; trained staff 24hr/day; bistro for refreshments & snacks; salon; entertainment lounge with HD TV; pets allowed if resident is able to care for them independently

Trillium at Clover Point Care

250-590-7885; 90 Linden Avenue; www.cloverpointcare.ca Capacity: 14 units; Starting Price: varies with care Amenities/Services: recreation programs; memory care; pharmacy care; ﬁne dining; spa room; sun room; pets allowed

Trillium at Douglas Care   

Trillium at St. Charles Manor 

250-595-4255; 1006 St. Charles Street; www.stcharlesmanor.ca Capacity: 53 spaces; Starting Price: varies with care Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing care; home cooked meals; dietitian; physiotherapist; foot care nurse; hairdresser; companion; senior bus outings; entertainment every day M-F; 3 patios; no pets

Victorian, The 

250-477-1912; 1773 Feltham Road; www.the-victorian.net Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 nutritious, chef prepared meals daily; full calendar of activities, events & volunteer opportunities; shuttle service; exclusive travel program; housekeeping & linen; free cable/utilities; laundry facilities; ﬁtness room; billiards lounge; media room; pets welcome

Victorian at McKenzie, The 

250-381-9496; 4000 Douglas Street www.holidaytouch.com Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 nutritious, chef prepared meals daily; full calendar of activities, events & volunteer opportunities; complimentary shuttle service; exclusive travel program; weekly housekeeping & linen; free cable & utilities; free laundry facilities; ﬁtness room; billiards lounge; media room; pets welcome

Wellesley, The  

250-383-9099; (IL) 2800 Blanshard Street, (AL) 2811 Nanaimo Street www.wellesleyvictoria.com Capacity: (IL) 140; (AL) 64 suites; Starting Price: $2255 Amenities/Services: Two chef prepared meals; laundry services; housekeeping; 24 hour emergency call system; activity program; bus outings; high tea services 3 times week; underground parking; general store; workshop; (IL) small pets allowed; (AL) small pets w/ restrictions

West Shore Lodge  

250-478-7527; 1828 Island Highway (Colwood); www.westshorelodge.com Capacity: 62 Units Starting Price: $1299 Amenities/Services: three meals a day; housekeeping; activities; 24 hour stafﬁng; 24 hour security; 24 hour emergency call system; in house beauty salon; all utilities included in monthly rate; activity room, library, lounges; underground parking for cars and scooters; small pets allowed

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Living In Full Bloom Walk through our garden or plant your own flowers. When you live at Shannon Oaks youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more time to enjoy life and do the things that matter most to you. An independent seniors living community, enjoy a great selection of daily activities, delicious meals served in our dining room, and weekly housekeeping of your private suite. Visit us today for a personal tour and come see why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to make Shannon Oaks your home.

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Housing

A COMMUNITY OF COMPANIONS BY JOHN THOMSON

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One of Mulberry Residence’s welcoming committee members, Barbara, at a recent Open House at the residence in Burnaby.

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ill I like these new people? Will I fit in?” These are big questions for seniors facing the big move – transitioning from a house or apartment into a retirement residence. Fortunately, BC’s retirement facilities have programs in place to ease their anxiety. Whether it’s called the Friendship Ambassador Program or the Welcome Team, all of them use their existing residents to make the new folks feel at home, a buddy system if you will. “It was hard to get used to at first but I soon fell into it,” says Helen, a four year resident at the Mulberry Retirement Residence in Burnaby. Like many seniors she was initially apprehensive about the move but her fears disappeared the minute she met Barbara, one of five veteran residents who make up Mulberry’s in-house welcoming committee “We tell them how long we’ve been here and tell them about the building and what it’s like and introduce them to everything,” says Barbara. We take them all through the building and outside too. They introduce themselves to us and tell us what they like and we tell them what’s here and the different programs you can get into.” Barbara’s no slouch. She’s brimming with energy. She sets the tone by example. “I’m not one to sit and watch television. I want to do things. I’m in every activity. I’m in the gardening club. I’m in arts and crafts, the knitting club. I’m so busy in here doing things.” All day activities are a staple at BC’s retirement residences. Arts and crafts, card games and crosswords stimulate the brain. Low-impact exercises get the blood moving. Day trips are popular. Some facilities bring in speakers to talk about current affairs, art history and scams that prey on the elderly. The name of the game is to bring people together in a common interest. “If you get people who are similar you can get them to do things,” says Dr. Andrew Wister, chair of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University. “Sometimes it’s not a lot. It’s a nudge and then when you get people saying ‘this isn’t bad, it’s fun’ you get a critical mass.” That’s what happened at Berwick-on-the-Lake, a mixed-use facility in Nanaimo. Back in 2012, management floated the idea of a singing venue. One resident joined and then another and today the 12-member acapella Berwick Chorus meets every two weeks to sing its heart out. “We sing songs from many different genres including folk, jazz, campfire songs...but no Justin Bieber,” laughs choir leader Sylvia Wende. When asked what people get out of it Wende is quick to point out singing improves articulation, strengthens brain and language development and, above all, brings people together in a shared activity.

“Simply put, they get to spend an hour together with others doing something they enjoy, sharing their love of song and experiencing a return to memories, times, places and loved ones associated with the music.” Oftentimes the facility’s physical layout helps. At the All-Care Residence in Sidney there are 88 apartments on four floors with approximately 20 people on each floor. Each floor has its own dining room and the intimate space, smaller than most communal dining rooms, promotes a sense of inclusion. Remember college days? Kitty corner to a nature trail, The Alexander Mackie Retirement Community in Langford has instigated an activity called Walkie Talkie whereby residents are encouraged to pair up and take advantage of the natural surroundings. “They make lifelong friends here,” says Executive Director Lawrence Saracuse. “When you see Virginia you see Mary.” But what if Virginia is shy and Mary values her alone time? Staff are quick to respond and will ask them what are they

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interested in. The intention is to customize a program to their liking but it doesn’t always work. BC’s retirement facilities may offer lots of activities but participation isn’t mandatory. No one is forced to attend. “When they’re ready to come they’ll come,” says Barbara. Keeping connected with old friends, especially at the move-in stage, is important too. “We’re very open to having people coming in and out,” says Alexander Mackie’s Lawrence Saracuse. He points to the common areas – the horseshoe pit, gazebo and greenhouse – where residents can meet their friends. Over at the Legion Manor Victoria, Executive Director Greg Askham says he’ll go the distance to accommodate outside friends. “If a lady wants to have her bridge club come in she’s more than welcome to do it,” says Askham. “Have your bridge up in your suite and we’ll bring coffee and snacks.” But having friends visit the facility can be challenging. Transportation is a major impediment. A lot of seniors don’t drive anymore and that makes them dependent on busses, taxis or hitching a ride with family. As a result many residents like Barbara meet their friends in a location that’s mutually accessible. “Sometimes we meet at different places, “says Barbara. “ I usually go up to Metrotown,” she says, referring to a nearby mall. Their main contact with the outside world is through their families. Barbara’s son calls her from Edmonton every morning. Helen’s son takes her on weekend outings. Both ladies use the Internet to keep in touch. “I enjoy it here but you have to have an outside interest too,” says Helen. Vicki Salter, Marketing and Communications Consultant at Terraces on 7th, a Vancouver retirement residence, says management has to make it a welcoming environment if they want visitors to come by. Greg Askham Executive Director of Legion Manor Victoria agrees. “Are the staff friendly? Are they outgoing? Are they laughing? That’s what makes a building” says Askham. “The ambience is not only created by the appearance of the building but by its staff,” and that he says, makes it easier to SL meet people and make new friends.

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Welcome to the family. Welcome home. Our residents move into bright, quiet, one or two bedroom suites. Incredible meals cooked from scratch, not only a delight to the palate, but a reminder of the fresh local ingredients used in days gone by. Meandering paths through wooded meadows and gardens bring peace and pleasure. Housekeeping, laundry services and recreation let them know we're here to spoil them. The laughter of children in the distance brings smiles all around.

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Author Proﬁle

UNEARTHING

A LIFETIME OF STORIES BY VERNICE SHOSTAL

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Author George Szanto ﬁshing off Silva Bay, Gabriola Island.

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uthor of Bog Tender, Coming Home to Nature and Memory George Szanto, whose parents escaped Hitler’s Vienna before he was born, decided – after a lifetime of working and travelling in the US and Europe – to retire on a bog on Gabriola Island. Rather than filling in the wetland that cuts his property in two, George embraced the bog as a site of his inspiration for writing. Born in Derry, North Ireland, George grew up in Ireland, England and, later, the US. “My growing up was not my issue,” says George. “I only began life when I met Kit, a couple of weeks after I graduated, on a passenger boat on the St. Lawrence River that was to take me to Europe for a year.” An American citizen, George never considered living and working in Canada until he met the Canadian woman with whom he’d want to spend the rest of his life. Of the people George met on the boat, he “has memories only of one woman – a beautiful blue-eyed blonde from Vancouver.” En route, George and Kit became bridge partners and friends. While George was on his way to Germany, Kit planned to live and work in Europe for a year, specifically in London and Paris. Each went their separate ways when they reached Europe, but the pair met up again in Paris, and continued a relationship while George attended university in Germany. The romance resulted in a marriage at the town hall, the Mairie in the sixteenth arrondissement in Paris. “We had no bog in mind, no southern Gulf island off the coast of Vancouver Island,” says George. “We had nothing but the packs on our backs and enough money plus tickets to get us back to Canada and the United States.” George’s first interest in literature was sparked when he learned to read as a child: “Books gave me many new worlds to explore.” At the age of 12, George began to write. His first short piece was a detective story. He showed the story to his Grade 6 teacher, who had him read it to the class. “It was a bit of a sensation,” says George. “None of her students had ever written a story before. It may have been the adulation I received then that prodded me to keep going with this story-writing business. I could invent all kinds of people and places, and incidents, create them right out of my head.” Later, George attended colleges in Dartmouth, Geothe

University in Frankfurt/Main, Université d’Aix-en-Provence, France and, finally, received a doctorate from Harvard in 1967, where he also began his teaching career. His next job was with the University of California and, finally, McGill University in Montreal for 26 years, where he retired as Professor Emeritus. A national magazine award recipient

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and winner of the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction, George is the author of seven novels, two collections of short stories and several academic books, essays and plays. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, he co-authored three books on the Island Investigational Mystery series with Sandy Frances Duncan: Never Sleep with a Suspect on Gabriola Island, Always Kiss the Corps on Whidbey Island and Never Hug a Mugger on Quadra Island. The next novel in the series, Always Love a Villain on San Juan Island, will be published in the fall of 2013. “And the series will go on,” says George. In the meantime, he continues to work on two more novels, sub-genres George says he has never tried before. One is “a big fat old-fashioned novel involving three families covering a period of 44 years,” and the other “a caper story set in the 1970s.” In Bog Tender Coming Home to Nature and Memory, George relates to the flora and fauna on Gabriola. Dividing his book into 12 months of the year, like French author, Marcel Proust whose memories were awakened when he tasted his aunt’s madeleine cake, George’s activities and interaction with life near the bog restore memories of his earlier life. Each month, the Island’s environment triggers vignettes from George’s past – family, people, personalities, travels and work experiences. From a symbiotic relationship between nature and writing by the wetlands, George unearths a lifetime of personal stories. Finishing his Mexico trilogy and having two chapters of Stones particularly honoured are, for the writer, among the most noteworthy achievements in his career. Another highlight: “My publisher for Bog Tender informed me a couple of weeks ago that the book was No. 1 on two of Amazon’s bestseller lists.” When he’s not writing, George likes to fish, something he learned from his father. “I’m primarily a freshwater fisher because I love the mysteries that still and flowing waters hold,” he says. “Fishing has often been part of the subject matter of my fiction, but not till Bog Tender did I make water part of the fabric of what I wrote.” Writing gives George a sense of empowerment over one small section of the universe – his story. “There’s something almost God-like in writing. You start out with nothing and when you’re finished, you’ve created a new part of the cosmos, something that was simply never there before.” “Without stories, we are nothing,” says George “not a community, not a people with history, not a civilization. There have, therefore, always been stories, oral or written, as long as people have gathered together, from what’s told around a campfire to what’s produced by a printing press. And that’s how people have survived.” With Kit never far away, George Szanto continues to chronicle his community and civilization, creating stories and preserving SL contemporary history on his bog on Gabriola Island. For more information about Bog Tender and George Szanto, or to purchase his book, visit www.georgeszanto.com

Helping People, Improving Lives At Beacon Community Services, we believe in providing premier quality services to our clients. Our Licensed Dementia Housing is recognized for its innovative Social Model of Care. We respect residents for who they are and who they were in life, supporting them to make choices about daily activities that reinforce their independence. Beacon has just opened two new private pay suites in our Brentwood House facility. If you would like to learn more, please contact our Manager of Housing Programs at 250-544-0925, or 250-589-3354. Beacon is a fully Accredited organization with Exemplary Standing.

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Hobbies

AN INCURABLE PASSION BY PENE BEAVAN HORTON

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y grandfather was a great gardener,” says Helen Lang, Sidney’s 91year-old columnist of “Over the Garden Fence” in BC’s Peninsula News Review newspaper. “When I was three years old, I raked and dug and planted seeds with my grandfather, and he planted the love of gardening in me,” she says. “Then, during the Great Depression, I used to help my mother garden. She had a huge vegetable garden that fed us. I loved it because I was doing it with her.” Helen has been gardening ever since. “It’s an incurable disease,” she says. “You never get over it …thank goodness!” Having the opportunity to write about gardening is an added joy.

“I’ve been writing the column for about 31 years,” she says. “I remember the day the editor of the Peninsula News Review came to see me in my little garden shop outside Sidney Super Foods, now Fairway Market. He asked if I’d like to write a garden column. I jumped at the chance. Then I went home and told my husband Jim.” “‘How much is he paying you?’ ‘Paying me? I didn’t think about being paid.’ ‘He has to give you at least ten dollars a column,’” Jim said firmly. “So I went back to the editor and said, ‘My husband says I have to ask for at least ten dollars a column.’ ‘I only pay five dollars for a syndicated column.’

‘That’s okay,’ I said hurriedly. ‘I’ll do it for nothing.’ ‘No you won’t,’ the editor told me. ‘You’ll do it for ten dollars.’” Money is not, and never has been, Helen’s No. 1 concern. She was thrilled with her garden shop, the interaction with her customers, writing the column and the interaction with her readers. Jim figured in her columns as “Himself.” A second marriage for both, lasting 40 happy years. She had children, and so did Jim. When they married, the children became “theirs.” The family moved to Sidney from Prince George, and lived on Melissa Street. Jim interested himself in municipal affairs, and Helen gardened. When Himself answered their phone

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in Helen’s absence, he always gave the distraught caller one of two bits of gardening advice: “You’re using too much water,” or “You’re not using enough.” And it worked! “At least no one appeared at the door threatening to shoot him,” Helen says with a smile. When Himself died in 2005, Helen was desolate. After losing Jim, Helen bought a condo in Sidney, and she now gardens on her balcony – potatoes, carrots and peas, some lilies and clematis. She keeps her readers abreast of what’s happening to her beloved plants, and answers their gardening questions. “The column is the focus of a great deal of my life,” she says. “If I go for a walk, that’s what I’m thinking about. I certainly feel that my readers are friends of mine. I get feedback from our writers’ group, who read my column, and they tell me their friends are reading it too. It has made me so many connections.”

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Helen has also written articles for Gardens West Magazine and enjoys hosting the writers’ group in her home every Friday. With a great sense of humour, she confesses to playing April Fools’ jokes on friends and family. She recalls telephoning an avid bird-watcher friend and telling him that there were a bunch of pelicans on Sidney Wharf. “Bye, I’m off to see them!” he shouted. Helen immediately called him back: “April Fools …” His reply was unpublishable. Fiercely independent, even at 91, Helen is more likely to smack a hand that offers help than take it. “Thank you, I can do this myself,” she says. Her philosophy? The more you accept help, the more you’ll need it. Her life hasn’t always been easy, but she says, “I’m a tough old bird! A survivor, with an incurable disease – gardening.” SL Readers with a passion for everything garden are welcome to call Helen at 250-656-5918.

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The World’s Worst Hotel

’ve stayed in some pretty horrible hotels in my day, including a few that should have been condemned by God as well as the local health authority. On a package deal to the Dominican Republic, I was assigned an unpainted cinder-block cell with a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling and a curtain for a door. Across the road was a bar furnished with car seats where the hookers hung out. In Chalk Farm, a suburb of London, England, I stayed in a Bed & Breakfast that had neither a bed or breakfast but a pullout couch in a closet with a laundry tree outside the door used to hang your clothes. Near Djamma El Fna Square in Marrakesh, Morocco, I stayed in what amounted to a boarding house with bales of hay for beds and a washroom that was down the hall, out the door and in the building next door. I once stayed in a shabby motel that formed a semi-circle in front of the screen of a drive-in theatre. It was late and the electricity was off when I checked in. I woke up looking at 20 TVs all piled against one wall where they’d been stored for safekeeping over the winter. The tap dripped all night and the toilet overflowed in the morning. Yes, I’ve slept in fields along the Mediterranean coast of Spain that were more attractive than a lot of hotels I’ve checked into. WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

In Amsterdam, I stayed in a hippie hotel in the ’70s – all wood, narrow staircase, and the fire escape was a thick rope tied to the roof and running past my window to the street below. And everybody smoked dope in their rooms all night. But this may as well have been The Fairmont Empress compared to that other hotel in Amsterdam, the worst hotel in the world. “Welcome! This hotel has been proudly disappointing travellers for 40 years. Boasting levels of comfort comparable to a minimum-security prison, it also offers some plumbing and an intermittently open canteen serving a wide range of dishes based on runny eggs.” And that’s not a client complaint, that’s a rousing endorsement from the hotel itself. This hotel is not just horrible; it’s popular, famous and frequently filled to capacity with backpackers. Why? Because of a checklist of amenities, few other hotels have: • A basement bar with limited light and no fresh air. • A concrete courtyard with high buildings on either side. • An elevator that hardly ever breaks down between floors. • A bar serving slightly watereddown beer. • Amusing witticisms about guests’ sexual preferences scrawled on most surfaces.

• A Luxury Ambassadorial Suite featuring the one and only bathtub. • Doors that lock. Room service is described as a bag of chips left behind by yesterday’s guests. The window curtains are designated “eco-towels.” The bridal suite is a room with two separate bare bunks and there’s a “Dust Hall Of Fame” in the lobby. “Stairs not lifts,” the management assures guests, “open windows not air conditioners, and no clean towels.” Hotel motto: “Similar to hell but without the proper heating.” Seriously, how did this dungeon become an icon of Amsterdam tourism and the subject of a bestselling book The Worst Hotel In The World? Honesty in advertising. I know that sounds like an oxymoron in today’s world – people trying to sell you something by telling you the truth – but it worked 15 years ago when an ad firm took over the hotel’s ad account.

Realizing the company was not going to renovate or enhance the clean and cheap hotel they were quite proud of, the ad firm went crazy with the world’s rarest commodity – “honesty.” Ridiculing fancy boutique hotels, this presented its own objects d’art display with a fork with a missing prong, a three-legged chair and a mug with the handle chipped off. Shoving it into the face of five-star hostelries, it boasted: “Spas, room service, luxury products, an award-winning restaurant and fitness center – all things we must avoid in order to save the planet.” The ad campaign started slow. “Now A Door In Every Room.” And later “Now A Bed In Every Room.” Then it ramped up a bit with “Now Even Less Service” and then ‘Now Even More Noise.” Then it got ridiculous, “Now 5 Watts Extra In Every Light Bulb.”

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Then it went off the rails: “Now Even More Dog Poop Near Our Main Entrance.” As a result of the ad campaign, bookings at the hotel doubled, the ad exec became an industry celebrity and every backpacker headed for Holland wants to stay at the World’s Worst Hotel, if only for the bragging rights. Never having given a thought to telephones in the room, mini-bars, satellite TVs or fridges, the hotel now considers itself the most accidental, eco-friendly hotel on the planet. “Leave your dirty towels on the rack, we won’t wash them. Throw them on the floor, we still won’t wash them.” And this hotel is hardly resting on its laurels or standing pat with the good hand it’s been dealt. New motto and solemn promise to its customers in the future: “We can’t get any worse, SL but we will do our best.”

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Pandora Box contest, and in 2006, The Tickled by Thunder contest. Always creative, Ruth is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, and has been writing poetry for over 30 years. “I have drawers full of my poetry,” she says. But Ruth often felt she had the potential to write longer pieces than poems. Seven years ago, she took some writing courses, setting her on a path filled with stories. Her tutor, Joelene Heathcote, encouraged the writing of her first novel, Wait Until Morning. “She told me I was a good writer.” The physical challenges of writing do not deter Ruth from fulfilling her passion. Her arthritic hands still enable her to grasp a pen, so she writes her ideas in longhand. She then records the story into a tape recorder and pays to have the text transcribed. Laboriously correcting the transcript manually, she has the corrections added to her digital manuscript. Finally, she gives the digital file to her editor. After the editor’s work, she reviews the proposed edits and, after discussion, accepts – and sometimes rejects – the edits. Once the manuscript is complete, Ruth works with her publisher to approve the layout and cover design, before the work

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and the class structure of the time. Her romantic and independent spirit put her into desperate conflicts with her mother, her filial duty to a doting father and her love for a flamboyant husband. Ruth ultimately suffered a nervous breakdown and a personality collapse, and meandered into the depths of mental disorder. Her psychiatrist knew she had a gift for writing and encouraged her to write as part of her healing. “He knew it would be therapeutic,” she says. These days, the writing process is too daunting for her to waste time and energy on competitions for short stories and poems. Although she knows readers may benefit from her experiences, she writes because she must: “I am obsessive about my writing. I have to do it.” Ruth’s second book Beyond the Cornfield, to be published in the fall of 2013, continues to explore the themes of despair SL and survival.

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Biting the Big Apple BY RICK AND CHRIS MILLIKAN

octors recommend moderate physical activity and mental stimulation for good health. Our recent New York City experiences toned up our bodies… and wondrously expanded our minds! Of countless art museums, we visit the big three: Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Metropolitan and the iconic Guggenheim. Headsets guide us through their renowned collections. The Impressionists prove especially interesting. Like intrepid scientists, these 19th century artists investigated the properties of light seeking to capture fleeting impressions of early morning meadows, snowy valleys, rain-soaked fields, sunbaked mountainsides and smoke-filled train stations. At MOMA, we study Cezanne and Pissarro’s pastel landscapes of French countrysides, Monet’s swirling wallsized depictions of his own garden’s water lilies and Van Gogh’s shimmering renditions of evocative scenes such as Starry Night. Inside the Met, impressionist masterpieces document their fascinating era: Renoir’s reflections on social life; Degas’ intricate world of ballet and horseracing; Manet’s vivid portrayals of Spanish culture. From over 80 shows playing on and off Broadway, we pick two awardwinning musicals. In the first, aspiring DJ Huey Calhoun and friends passionately integrate 1950s rock and roll on Memphis radio. Next, Billy Elliot tap dances his way out of a struggling coal town with a tour-de-force London performance. Dazzling choreography, catchy musical scores and those uplifting plotlines of Memphis and Billy Elliot trigger standing ovations… and inspire optimism. 50 48

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Park opened in 1857. Olmstead and Vaux designed this stylish 843-acre park to compete with those in Europe. It’s been popular ever since!” Spinning along shady East Drive, we pass a 3,500-year-old obelisk rising among a grove of huge elms; just yesterday we’d discovered an elaborate

bronze sculpture portraying Alice in Wonderland’s quirky characters just below. Further on, Richard leads us onto a pathway toward idyllic serenity under a stone bridge. “Few know about this wilderness haven! You’re standing under some of the park’s 24,000 trees – and beside schist boulders first excavated to create early subways.” Our single file procession exits the park into Harlem’s light Sunday traffic. Cars are double-parked along this borough’s wide streets due to attendance in its 350 churches. Seated inside a small neighbourhood church, rousing gospel music and a passionate sermon stirs our congregation. Distinctive brownstone homes line these streets, occasional gaps providing space for community gardens. Street names eulogize distinguished citizens. Statues memorialize abolitionist Frederick Douglass, jazz great Duke Ellington and civil rights advocate Adam Clayton Powel Junior. Over 80 shows play on and off Broadway. Theatre-goers gather to see Billy Elliot.

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Embellishing a nearby path, a mosaic Imagine is strewn with flowers honoring John’s birthday. Perhaps imagining Lennon’s better world, many pose here for photos. A celebrant in floral-patched denims grins, “His widow Yoko Ono chose this tribute rather than a statue to be disrespected by pigeons!” Pulling off the roadway, we listen to a folky guitar group harmonizing Lennon favourites… and soon join in. Still humming “Strawberry Fields Forever,” our pedal culminates at spectacular Bethesda Terrace, often used in movies. Of the park’s abundant artwork, its 1873 fountain topped with a bronze eight-foot winged angel surrounded by

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cherubs proves the most grand. Our Big Apple pedal proves a delicious bite of healthful explorations. Subway trains whisk us off on further thought-provoking adventures. In historic Greenwich Village, we ramble along tree-lined streets past shops, second-hand stores and restaurants. Inside Washington Square, children romp in the playground while elders play chess at tables and listen to musicians. Built in the late 1800s, its massive white Washington Arch celebrates the centennial of George Washington’s presidential inauguration. We later browse through a street market at Union Square, and hop another train with fresh pretzels. On the tip of lower Manhattan, Battery Park overflows with sculptures, WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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many conveying immigrant struggles. Looking south through an iron slab, a soldier’s profile frames the bustling waterfront. Nearby, long line-ups await ferries to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. A few blocks away lies Bowling Green, NYC’s earliest park. Eager photographers like us swamp its Wall Street Bull. This financial district’s sleek skyscrapers overshadow gothic Trinity Church. Clearly etched headstones, from the 1600-1800s, dot its restful burial ground, including those of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton. To experience the city’s architectural grandeur, we enter its tallest building. A ground floor exhibit outlines the Empire State Building’s ongoing $550 million green renovations. Headsets recount its original completion at the start of the Great Depression. Unable to rent office space then, it was nicknamed “Empty State Building.” Elevators sweep us up 86 stories to the observation deck for extraordinary city panoramas. Looking up 16 floors above this deck, we see its distinctive Art Deco spire, now used as a broadcast tower. It was a mooring mast for dirigibles. As airships encountered dangerous updrafts, this idea never “flew”! Circle cruising around Manhattan gives us yet another insightful perspec-

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tive on this glorious city. Approaching tiny Beloe’s Island, we gaze upon the Statue of Liberty atop her star-shaped pedestal, once an early fort. Our nautical guide notes, “The Colossus of Rhodes inspired Bartholdi to conceive this similar gigantic statue. He created Libertas to greet world travellers at the entrance of New York harbour.” We learn the unveiling ceremonies excluded most women, outraging the suffragettes. Also shocking, when completely revealed in her flowing gown and cloak, Liberty was wearing slave sandals! On up the East River, we pass under the Brooklyn suspension Bridge, an 1883 marvel and first of Manhattan’s 16 bridges. When the United Nations Building appears, we reflect more on NYC’s international perspective. Imagining King Kong clinging to the Empire State Building, and Ghost Busters de-spooking the Chrysler Building, this much-filmed cityscape also causes a few chuckles.

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Veering northward along the Harlem River, we border the Bronx, NYC’s mainland borough. Settled by a Danish farmer James Bronck, this agricultural area became industrialized in the 1900s – and, recently, the ’hood for hot Latin jazz and hip-hop. Returning along the Hudson, we glimpse Columbia University straddling Morningside Heights, Grant’s Tomb and Roman Cloisters Museum. Alas, there’s no time left to investigate the Cloisters’ priceless medieval art. Slicing the busy waterfront is Manhattan’s newly developed greenway; it would be great to have another day to rent bikes and pedal this trail! NYC endlessly entertains, educates, and beckons visitors SL like us to return for further healthy adventures! WWW.SENIORLIVINGMAG.COM

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Fit for the Adventure Tips on Buying Exercise Machines

ome exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privacy. But before you buy, consider the following: Treadmills are popular machines because walking and running are familiar, natural movements anyone can do. With their greater shock absorbency, treadmills are easier on joints than asphalt and concrete. Look for more than a 1.5-horsepower motor (especially if you’re over 185 lbs.), a deck that’s 20” wide for comfort and safety, and about 60” long to fit the stride length of most runners and walkers. Treadmills can require up to 30 square feet of space. Plan to spend more than $800. Cheaper treadmills are jerky, noisy, break down too often, lack adequate shock absorption and may not last for joggers or heavy people. Elliptical trainers offer no impact to the body, so they’re easier on joints. Less ��

impact also means less wear and tear on the machine, and that translates to low maintenance costs. The dual action of arms and legs increases energy expenditure, providing a more efficient calorieburning workout: You require less time to achieve more results. Low electrical usage makes an elliptical trainer cheap to operate. And if your home is small, it won’t take up valuable floor space. Expect to spend $1,000 or more. Stationary bicycles (upright and recumbent models). Recumbent cycling (in a semi-reclining position) uses more of the glutes and hamstrings than upright cycling. Instead of a bike seat, the recumbent cycle’s wide chair is much more comfortable and allows you to work out longer. Upright bikes need very little space, usually not more than 10 square feet. For good quality, expect to pay $300, minimum. Recumbent cycles take up twice as much room as upright models and may be pricier. For a smoother, quieter

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ride, resistance on either bike should be provided by a belt circling the flywheel. The brake-pad type of resistance won’t survive heavy use. Stair climbing machines – Look for a stable frame and smooth stepping action. Your workout will be less jerky if there is independent step action (pushing one step down doesn’t automatically force the other step up). Some have arm involvement to work upper body muscles, offering a greater challenge. These machines can be pricey: Spending less than $2,000 may not guarantee good quality. And space may be a problem. Some machines need up to 20 square feet. Poor exercise technique can aggravate or cause problems in the knees and low back. Stair climbing also creates a rapid rise in heart rate. The very unfit or those with heart problems should be careful. Try to buy locally and support your community’s merchants. Stores specializing in fitness equipment are the best source for quality merchandise. Only topof-the-line products are stocked because they don’t want the hassles of returns and repairs. In-store purchasing also allows you to try the equipment – impossible through a website or television ad. Buying locally also means faster service and maintenance, and easier access to parts. SL

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COMMUNITY LIVING

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COURAGEOUS and OUTRAGEOUS

“Community is when human beings come together in the shelter of each other.” –Ram Dass

re you still living at home alone, and wondering why the days seem long and the nights longer? Does it feel like it takes too much energy to get out and visit that friend you haven’t seen in a while? Have you thought of living in a community? I have lived in my house for 34 years, and I can’t believe the amount of detritus that has accumulated here. Luckily, I don’t have a basement to fill! The idea of moving into a senior’s residence offers an opportunity to recycle “stuff” that has been amassed for years. Recently, I found out my kids don’t want “the good china” – a family heirloom that was very important to my generation when I was their age. Auction houses don’t want it because there are lots of families like yours and mine. If you have things you haven’t used for two years, you don’t need them. Maybe someone else will find your “trash” a treasure. If the thought of moving into a residence and recycling your stuff doesn’t get you excited, how about the thought of having a housekeeper, a cook, and lots of new friends? It’s time to invest in your future. What you do today determines who and where you will be two, five, 10, 20 years from

now. People who have a larger network of friends and acquaintances live longer, live happier and have less chance of contracting major illness. Make your life the centre of an ever-widening circle, rather than the typical shrinkage common as we age. When I spoke with several seniors at a local residence for active people 55+. I asked two questions: “Why did you come here?” And “Why do you stay?” The answers were similar: “I came because I realized I could no longer do things safely on my own.” And “I stay because of the people. When I want to talk, there is always someone around.” We are not meant to live alone. Living in community simply means we are constantly making new contacts, learning new things, acquiring new skills. This issue of Senior Living is packed with resources about community living – take adSL vantage of it!

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FIEDS CLASSIFIEDS LASSIFIEDS COLLECTOR SEEKING vintage/collectable cameras, binoculars and microscopes. Nikon, Leica, Contax, Rolleiﬂex, Zeiss, Canon, etc. Mike 250-383-6456 or e-mail: msymons6456@telus.net RUTH M.P HAIRSTYLING For Seniors in Greater Victoria. In the convenience of your own home! Certiﬁed Hairdresser. Call - 250-893-7082. SAANICH VOLUNTEER SERVICES seeks volunteers to drive clients to medical appointments, visit and do minor home repairs. Call 250-595-8008. WANTED: OLD POSTCARDS, stamp accumulations, and pre-1950 stamped envelopes. Also buying old coins, medals and badges. Please call Michael 250-6529412 or email fenian@shaw.ca HEALING FOOT CARE by Nurse Foot Care Specialist Marcia Goodwin R.N.,B. Sc.N. 35 yrs. Nsg. Experience • Caring • Comprehensive • Professional • Gentle 250-686-3081. (Victoria Area)

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Basic: $45 for 20 words $1.75/extra word. BW only. Red spot color 10% extra. Boxed Ads Single (2.3”w x 1.3”h) - b&w (text only) $135 - b&w/color with image $160 Double (2.3”w x 2.6”h) - b&w (text only) $270 - b&w/color with image $295

Keep Your Message in front of Readers ALL YEAR LONG PREPAID DISCOUNTS ON 6+ BOXED ADS Tax applicable on all classiﬁed ads. Ads must be paid at time of booking. Cheque / Credit Card accepted. Phone: 250-479-4705 ext 100 Toll-free 1-877-479-4705. ofﬁce@seniorlivingmag.com Deadline: 15th of the month.

SANDY FOR SENIORS Transportation to appointments, shopping, cooking, cleaning and odd jobs. Caring, reliable, honest. Bonded and insured. 250-216-0253. ALWAYS GREAT FEET. Nanaimo’s mobile foot care nurse, John Patterson LPN. 20 years of nursing experience. Home, facility, and hospital visits. Qualiﬁed nursing foot care for toenails, corns, calluses and ingrown nails. Direct billing for DVA clients. 250-390-9266. DRIVING MISS DAISY Vancouver Island Victoria 250-588-4638 - Sidney/Peninsula 250-507-2336 - Westshore 250-813-0440 - Qualicum/Parksville 250-937-8812 - Comox Valley 250-650-2010 - Nanaimo 250667-1446. DEBI’S MOBILE HAIR SERVICES in the comfort of your home for everyone in your family. Serving the Victoria area. Please call Debi at 250-477-7505. ��

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MOVING, DOWNSIZING IN NANAIMO? Contact Changing Places. Having done 1000+ moves, we know how to clear, downsize, sell, pack and move. From one home to another. Email Jane at changing@islandnet.com or give us a call 1-250-721-4490. PAMPERED SOLES FOOTCARE Licenced quality care. Nails, calluses, corns. Your place or mine. Wheel chair accessible. Nanaimo and area. Please call 250-591-1000. CUBA– ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’(Havana), $2,500 CDN. for 4 wks, Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250-478-0494 ssic@telus.net 1 BEDROOM CONDO FOR SALE 3rd ﬂoor, 55+ complex near Tillicum mall. Lounge, reading room, workshop. Wheelchair, elevator, laundry. $169,900. 250-748-5000. COUNTRY SUNSHINE, A classic country music/rock’n roll band available for parties and dances. Please contact Angie at 250-752-7289, email angievh@telus.net.

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MOBILE HAND, FOOT & NAIL SERVICE Certiﬁed esthetician with 7 years’ experience. Serving Greater Victoria and Sidney areas. Call Jenna 250-360-7793 FAMILY MEMOIR WRITER / EDITOR Document your family’s history. 20 years ‘ editing/writing experience; respect for family stories. Free consultation: call Kari at 250-245-2751, karimagnuson@shaw.ca PERSONALIZED & QUALITY HOMECARE Services available by Jan with 35 years experience in senior care. For more information please call 250-532-3840.

VICTORIA & PARKSVILLE FURNISHED vacation/student rental. Weekly, monthly or longer. Reasonable rate. Call Jane at 250-385-5873 or please email jdewing@islandnet.com PIANO LESSONS FOR SENIORS. A pleasurable pastime. 25 years experience. 250-888-1229.

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