MAGAZINE
HOLIDAY GIVING ISSUE!
NOV/DEC 2019
YOUR FAVOURITE CHARITY COULD WIN $1,000! Peninsula Co-op's Exciting Community Co-opportunity Contest
HEALING PATHWAY TO HOPE New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community
PEARSON COLLEGE UWC An educational force for peace and a sustainable future
Celebrating the Spirit of the West Shore
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CONTENTS 4 | Editor’s Note Unexpected miracles happen every day.
12 | Uniting for Peace and a Sustainable Future Pearson College UWC: An educational force designed 5 | Featured Neighbourhoods to change the world! Temporary coffee/food outlet coming to Royal Bay in advance 16 | Interested in Becoming of The Commons construction. a Host Family? 6 | A Healing Pathway to Hope Welcome Pearson College A second chance for a better life international students into your home for a night or longer. for homeless men in our community. 17 | A Fine Place To Build a Business! 10 | Community Great commercial opportunities Co-opportunity Contest Peninsula Co-op is giving away to lease, build-to-suit and land $1,000 every month in 2020! purchase available at Westhills.
18 | A Passion for Sports Upcoming sport and recreational facilities coming to Langford in 2020.
24 | Inspired Holiday Food Tempting appetizer for a crowd. By Nicholas Waters, Toque Catering
20 | Community Taking Shape 26 | Community Events Crossing at Belmont welcomes Lots of outdoor activities, its first tenants. markets and music events. 22 | Katsu Bowls for the Holidays Ideal Japanese dish for all those holiday leftovers. By Steven Walker-Duncan M.Ed., CCC Department Chair, Culinary Arts, Camosun College
31 | Love Your Local The Artisan’s Garden wreath-making workshop is back by popular demand!
Editor’s Note
Celebrating the Spirit of the West Shore PUBLISHER, EDITOR Anne Marie Moro PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, ART DIRECTION Patricia Wade ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING Gwen Richardson
Miracles Happen! “
When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.
Anne Marie Moro, Editor
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t started off to be a work day like any other. I was collating stories for this issue, when unexpectedly, I realized I’d been an eyewitness to not one, but two, completely unrelated miracles.
It was an awareness that caught me completely off guard. Before this, I never thought about miracles manifesting in my life; and, if asked, I would probably have said miracles are things that happen to really exceptional people, the kind of people who catch whatever life throws at them and who still keep working to make things better for others. It’s like they deserve miracles more, right? I also figured that miracles played favourites anyway, just like lady luck—and I definitely didn’t see myself on the short list. And I was ok with that.
CONTRIBUTORS Belmont Residences Gwen Fisher, Artisan's Gardens Brian Geary, Pearson College UWC Grant McKenzie, Our Place Society Lindsay Gaudette, Peninsula Co-op Royal Bay CraftCable Homes Steven Walker-Duncan M. Ed., CCC Nicolas Waters, Toque Catering Westhills Land Corp.
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But then, the miracles happened. Two of them, together! It’s not like I’ve never experienced the miraculous wonders of life and nature before. It’s just that this time, I wasn’t looking for one—even though the holiday season would seem to be an appropriate time of year to expect them.
GoWestShore Magazine is all about inspiring more people to participate more often in what is truly special & worthwhile about the West Shore. It’s our time be proud of what we’ve accomplished and find ways to work together to make the future of our community even better.
No, I was just sitting at my desk, routinely editing and fine-tuning, when the meaning of what I was actually writing about suddenly became translucent. It was like I was seeing beyond the stories I was writing about for the first time—and realizing that they were truly miraculous! That both of them happened in the West Shore made it even so!
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See if you can find your own miracle in a few of our stories this month. Wishing you and yours joy, laughter and a crowd of miracles to welcome into your lives this holiday season!
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Featured Neighbourhoods
GableCraft Homes hopes to have a temporary coffee and food outlet in place for Royal Bay residents in the New Year.
Something Special is Brewing at Royal Bay
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Entrance to Our Place's New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community.
New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community
A Healing Pathway to Hope G Q: What sparked the idea for a centre like the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community?
rant McKenzie, Director of Communications for Our Place Society, told me about how dreaming big and hoping for the best set wheels in motion for ways the organization could help homeless men in our city. How the repurposing of a vacant youth detention centre in View Royal was achieved is truly inspirational. But, as you will see, that it all came together at all is a miracle!
A: The idea was sparked in 2012 when our Board of Directors were developing a new strategic plan and the facilitator took the Board through an exercise of dreaming big to determine what Our Place’s next big accomplishment could be. One of the Board members suggested the idea after hearing about a successful addiction recovery program in Italy called San Patrignano Therapeutic Community with a 72% resident recovery rate.
had overwhelming support from “theWecommunity, good communication, and great provincial commitment. ” NOV/DEC 2019 |
Q: What did your organization envision for these people? A: Our vision was to bring hope to men who wanted to overcome homelessness, addiction and experiences with
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Imagine a modern-day barn-raising, where 120 companies and a crew of 500 volunteers come together with a common vision. That’s what HeroWork, a charity that does “radical renovations” for other charities, did for Our Place Society’s New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community.
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Community residents, Ryan and Dwayne.
incarceration. Participants would live on site for up to two years and during that time, acquire life skills, social skills and job skills training as well as healing. By the time they leave, they’ll have a quality career path and a place to live. Q: How did you start to build solutions? A: We asked ourselves what we would like to see happen if money was not a concern. We explored recovery communities already in place like ‘Guthrie House’ inside the Nanaimo Correctional Centre and ‘Baldy Hughes’ in Prince George. We looked at international models, too. These were purposebuilt communities that turned lives around. That was the start of it. Q: How did you imagine you would pay for it? A: We had no idea. It was still a dream at that point. But, back then, several things happened that led us to where we are today. The whole controversy for the tent city clean-up was still front and centre and the youth detention centre had closed down. Local residents were raising concerns about what could be done with the empty facility. GOWESTSHORE.COM |
Q: Opportunity knocks? A: It was apparent to us that the space could be useful. So, we proposed the idea of taking over its courtyard with 50 tents where the tent city people could live while other provisions were being made for them. We called this place the Choices Transitional Home. Because both residents and council alike saw the need for a revitalized facility in our region, we further proposed repurposing the former detention centre into a permanent therapeutic recovery centre—once we had housed everyone from Choices. It was essential for us to have Mayor Screech and his council on board as big supporters early in the game. But as it turned out, there was a great political appetite for our proposal and the council was pleased to support rezoning. Also, we had overwhelming support from the community, good communication, and great provincial commitment. [The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions provided $4.7 million in funding. B.C. Housing provided a $310,000 grant for renovations and a lease for the property.]
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Inside one of the main living quarters.
Q: How do you go about selecting men for the residential program?
In the meantime, we recruited our tent city residents to join in with other volunteers to begin renovations. We told them, if you participate, when winter comes, you can choose to come inside. By winter, every single person was inside! We operated in this manner for 2 years. And when more permanent housing arrived, we moved everyone into their new homes. With the facility empty again, we could move forward with our idea for the Therapeutic Recovery Community. Everything just came together from there.
A: We interview everyone referred to us. People are identified either through the court system or the jails. Island Health also refers people recovering from addictions who are willing to commit to the program. We put these applicants through a very intensive interview. Referrals find out quickly that they will have to be ready to look at the trauma they’d experienced in their lives. That’s not easy for many. Q: Is age a factor in selection?
Q: Since the building used to be a youth detention centre, what was done to make it less institutionalized?
A: There are no age limits. We accept committed adult males who are 19 years of age or older. Change can happen at any time in a person’s life. The average age of residents is 32.
A: HeroWork divided the main living quarters into eight living areas and 24 sleeping suites, doubled the size of the dining room, added an arts and crafts room, an outside food production area and a longhouse-style pavilion. And thanks to a local philanthropist, a healing garden replaced what had once been a concrete outdoor recreation area. A big part of that renovation was new lighting, removing locks, cell numbers, and adopting softer furniture, fireplaces and so forth. NOV/DEC 2019 |
Q: How many residents can TRC accommodate? A: We can accommodate up to 50 men. We currently have 20 in residence. But eventually, with further renovations, we will be able to house up to 100. The current residents will be helping to renovate the next wing of this complex. Work is therapy—and they get to move into the newly renovated wing, if they choose.
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The community's healing “Jaymac Garden” and brand new greenhouse.
Q: What happens to the men once they complete their residency? A: The society is looking at the possibility of acquiring a transition house to provide secondary stage support for graduates. We have set up a private social media page so graduates can talk to each other, keep in touch and support each other. As residents, they are taught different ways to deal with anger or opposition in less confrontational ways. But, once they move away, what will happen to those new teachings? What if they encounter a boss who is difficult or too demanding? That’s when it becomes important to have peer support. Q: Thank you so much for the tour, Grant. I’m overwhelmed with what Our Place is accomplishing here. THE NEW ROADS TRC PHILOSOPHY: We work together in community to change our lives and be free of addiction. We will re-establish connections with ourselves and each other by living with respect, kindness and honest communication. We can overcome obstacles, learn new ways and aspire to wellness for ourselves and the world we share.
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“Harvest Brunch” is one of communal activities the residents participate in.
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Monthly Giveaway
Peninsula Co-op Contest
A Community Co-opportunity!
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eninsula Co-op is well known for its generous contributions over many years to community support programs designed to strengthen local communities. Lindsay Gaudette, Marketing and Community Relations Manager at Peninsula Co-op, explained that despite the growth of Peninsula Co-op over the past decades, giving back has always been an integral feature of their corporate identity!
Q: What inspired its philanthropic, collaborative mission?
• For-profit organizations or private clubs • Organizations operating outside of Peninsula Co-op general trading areas of the West Shore • Political or controversial initiatives
A: As a co-operative, we are owned by our members – the people who make up our community. We’re able to move ahead in business because the community supports us; so, it’s just as important that we support the community right back. ‘Moving Ahead by Giving Back’ isn’t a fancy tagline, it’s just what we do.
• Individual self-interest (e.g. GoFundMe campaigns or fundraisers for individuals) • Religious organizations (Those offering community services on a non-denominational basis may be considered.) • Costs relating to travel, wages and salaries.
Q: I understand Peninsula Co-op will be launching a unique ‘Community Co-opportunity’ Contest with GoWestShore Magazine in 2020? What’s the contest all about?
Q: How can eligible candidates get on a ‘Community Co-opportunity’ Contest voting list as a contestant?
A: Beginning in January 2020, Peninsula Co-op will be giving away $1,000 to an eligible non-profit, charity or community organization every month for the entire year! GoWestShore followers can vote for candidates they feel are the most deserving of this donation. We are encouraging them to share their voting links with their network to attract even more votes for each of their favourite candidates. Each month, the non-profit, charity or community organization with the most votes wins. With only one vote per person, every vote counts. So, candidates and supporters should both make a big effort to spread the word! Q: Who is Peninsula Co-op hoping to reach out to with a ‘Community Co-opportunity’ Contest?
A: To ensure a consistent review process, all requests for support from local non-profit and community organizations can be submitted using the link below. Every month, four (4) contestants will be selected from the eligible candidates list to compete for the most votes to earn a $1,000 gift. Selected contestants will be notified a week prior to each contest period. All contestants will be provided with voting links to share with their network to attract more votes.
Voters and candidates can learn more at: Gowestshore.com/co-op-1000-dollar-contest
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A: Peninsula Co-op supports a ton of groups every year, large and small. We try to support as many organizations as we can. Sometimes, smaller organizations, who are just as worthy, may not have as many resources to help with fundraising. We thought this contest would be a great way to get the community to help highlight and support some lesser known, but worthy candidates within our community who could use some extra support. For many, $1,000 can make all the difference in the world. Q: What non-profit, charity or community groups will be considered eligible to receive a $1,000 donation? NOV/DEC 2019 |
A: To be considered an eligible candidate to receive funding for this contest, groups must be a non-profit, charity and/or community organization within the general trading areas of Peninsula Co-op. We respectfully are unable to consider the following:
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Peninsula Co-op started in 1977 by a small group of Saanich Peninsula residents with a vision and a strong belief in the principles upon which all Co-ops are based. As they’ve grown and evolved, their collective roots now date back nearly 60 years, yet they remain a locally-focused co-op with more than 100,000 members in the Sidney to Duncan, Comox and Campbell River areas. Each December, their member-owners receive a rebate cheque. In 2018, they distributed a total of $6.3 million back to our members as well as over $500,000 across the communities where we live, work and play. Peninsula Co-op began as the ‘Peninsula Co-op Food Centre’ on Keating X Road in Saanichton. The company didn’t venture into the petroleum business until the early 1980s. | #GOWESTSHORE
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Pearson College UWC
Uniting for Peace and a Sustainable Future
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ike all UWCs, Pearson College is committed to a mission that was far ahead of its time, and yet is more pertinent today than ever—an educational force designed “to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.”
In 1974, Pearson College UWC (United World Colleges) was founded as the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific and United World Colleges (Canada). Its beautiful campus along the shores of the Pacific Ocean at Pedder Bay on the southern tip of Vancouver Island is located on the unceded territory of the Scia’new (Beecher Bay) First Nation. Today, the College is one of 18 UWC schools worldwide.
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Perhaps due to its slightly, off-the-main road location in Metchosin, there is a misconception that Pearson College UWC is an elite private school for international students. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth.
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In fact, according to Brian Geary, Director of Communications at the College, many students are from regions of conflict, refugee backgrounds, and frequently from challenging socioeconomic backgrounds. It is through the generous individual and organizational donors that the vast majority of Pearson students – more than 80% this year – attend on full or partial scholarships for a two-year, pre-university International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
World Class Education An IB Diploma is the most recognized and respected highschool diploma in the world and Pearson was one of the first schools in North America to offer this program. Pearson has developed curricula, such as a Marine Sciences course, that has been adopted by the IB organization for use around the world. Together with a demanding academic program, Pearson emphasizes a values-based approach to experiential
education that sees students live, study, and grow together as a community. “Our program renewal equips students with the skills and values to be effective, positive changemakers now and long after they become alumni,” says Désirée McGraw, President and Head of College. She adds that the College is in the midst of an initiative to “renew and re-found” Pearson to ensure that it continues to be a sought-after, relevant institution for students and changemakers from around the world and strengthens its ties with the West Shore and Greater Victoria communities. “Today, making an impact as a young, change-making globalist is challenging,” says Hon. Anne McLellan, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Right here on the West Shore, our school is training, supporting and inspiring resilient young people who will make a difference locally and in their home communities—around the world—for decades to come.”
An experimental education ensures students live, study, and grow together as a community.
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"Pearson College UWC has taught me to appreciate the natural beauty of B.C. and value the importance of experiential education."
Becoming a Global Citizen Nearly 4,200 students have graduated from Pearson College UWC over its 45-year history. Today, many work in a variety of professions in every corner of the world. To date, 14 Pearson alumni have gone on to become Rhodes Scholars.
Knowledge is power.
I asked a few current students about any unexpected shifts in perspective they’ve experienced during their time at the College. Here are three of their remarkable considered responses:
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“One of the biggest lessons Pearson College UWC has taught me is about my identity. Living in Estonia, I rarely noticed the effect of my heritage on the way I interacted with everything around me. Here, living in a completely different country and a multiculturallyminded space, my differences, my Estonianism, became apparent to me.
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Additionally, the College has taught me to be a better communicator across cultural barriers to understand my words and the words or actions of others. Before, intercultural understanding was
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just a far-off word I barely understood; but, living here truly taught me what it is and why I should and will continue to engage in it. I'm thankful to Pearson College for teaching me what being Estonian truly means and what communicating that looks like.” Elis Soord (YR 45/2020, Estonia) “Coming from Bogotá (Colombia), a city with roughly 9 million people, I always underestimated the power of nature to heal and enrich the mind and the spirit. Before coming to the College, I had never been on a hike, never been on the waterfront, and certainly never star-gazed. Needless to say, I was a city boy. I was used to traffic jams—the worst in South America—noise, buildings and large crowds everywhere I went. And then, I came to Pedder Bay. I changed my sweaters for a waterproof jacket and my sneakers for hiking boots. Unlike my biology classes back home, which took place in a lab, I started going on excursions on a monthly-basis. Sandy beaches, mudflats, Race Rocks, and other natural parks in this part of Vancouver Island became my new classroom. Indeed, the College has taught me to appreciate the natural beauty of B.C. and value the importance of experiential education. After a year of living and learning at this wonderful place, I now go on hikes to manage my stress levels, paddle a canoe to liberate anxiety, and sit on the grass to 'photosynthesize' the good energy that this part of the world has to offer.” Daniel Corredor Llorente (YR 45/2020, Colombia) “Before coming to Pearson College UWC, high school cafeterias frustrated me. Lunch tables were always segregated by race, GOWESTSHORE.COM |
gender, class or athletic ability. I can distinctly remember the anxious whispers of individuals trying to determine their sitting arrangements: Do I sit with the jocks or the intellects? I believe the dynamics of high school cafeterias hold foundational properties of larger conflicts [found in our society today], specifically, as a reflection of the many global crises related to race, class, gender and ability inequality. The commonality between them is people are afraid of differences, leading to assumptions, stereotypes and therefore the belief that one group is superior to another. This attitude fosters a hostile environment; a perfect incubator for violence. I came to this realization while observing the alternative dynamics in my Pearson College community. The College is the type of place where you can sit down at a table with ten different countries represented. We aren't divided by the shade of our skin, the money in our bank account or our math capability. Rather, we are bonded because of those differences. So, when I think about the world atrocities, I wonder who is sitting at the table? Does everyone [have to] look, talk and act the same? Pearson has taught me to be conscious of this and to be inquisitive and vocal about who is being heard and who is not. So, no matter if it is a cafeteria table or the House of Commons, I encourage all of us to start thinking about how systems are constructed and whether they truly reflect all voices.” Sarah Lewis (YR 45/2020, Canada-NL)
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Students enjoy participating in a variety of cultural performances.
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Host Families are local volunteers who play a vital role in the Pearson College UWC community by providing a home away from home and a much-needed respite for students during scheduled academic breaks.
Offering Private & Group Music Lessons
Most students are far away from their own families, many for the first time. A participating family welcomes a student into their homes for a night, a weekend or for a longer break. For students, it’s a respite from campus studies and a chance to develop close relationships with Canadian families. Many students describe their time together with local families as one of the most rewarding experiences of their two-year stay at Pearson College UWC.
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To become a Host Family or to learn more about the program, contact our Host Family Coordinator at 250-391-2481 or visit https://view.publitas.com/pearson-college-uwc/hostfamily-brochure-v3/page/1
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Neighbourhood Update
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Westhills architectual community view.
A Fine Place To Build A Business!
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re you tired of wrestling through the Colwood Crawl? Shorten your commute and make your business part of a vibrant, family-friendly community close to all the public and commercial amenities. Lease, build-to-suit and land purchase for commercial opportunities are available now. This neighbourhood is ready-to-go with room to grow. Bring your big ideas—the technological infrastructure is easy to implement.
Move-in ready Meridian Family Townhomes feature 4 bedrooms + family rec room and 2.5 baths. Prices starting from low $600s. Show homes are open daily 12 to 4pm. The sales centre is located at 2823 Meridian Avenue. www.westhillsbc.com/meridian Living, working and playing in your own neighbourhood is entirely possible in Westhills. In the upcoming years, the neighbourhood amenities will expand even further with a new elementary school with 500 seats, a new middle school with 700 seats and a daycare by the Fall of 2022. Westhills will also be welcoming the Provincial B.C. Government to an 11,000 sq. ft. office space in late 2020. Learn more at WesthillsBC.com. GOWESTSHORE.COM |
The Light Up the Hills event welcomed over 2,500 visitors once again this year.
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Westhills Annual Block Party welcomed over 500 neighbours to tour three brand new show homes.
Something New!
City of Langford
A Passion for Sports
Indoor climbing is an excellent sport for fitness and getting social.
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ome 15 years ago, the City of Langford set out to rebrand itself as the sport tourism destination in British Columbia. Already home to Golf Canada, Cycling Canada and Rugby Canada, there’s still lots more to come in 2020.
H Look out for a new boxing training facility to house Boxing BC headquarters at City Centre Park. The facility will help build B.C.’s provincial boxing team as well as local competitive boxers—not to mention providing our local community with another great option for recreational fitness, health and wellness.
“We have no doubt the BoulderHouse will be a superpositive addition to the already very active sport community of Langford,” says Jean-Marc de la Plante, co-owner of BoulderHouse. “You don't have to have any specific training to get started, because it's done on walls short enough for a mat to safely catch your fall. Anyone is welcome to show up unannounced for the first time. A quick safety orientation is all you need and you're on your way. There are climbs that will challenge every level of ability, whether it’s your very first day or on your way to becoming a top-level boulderer.”
“Martial arts have brought incredible experiences, people and lessons into my life. It is my passion and I hope to open this door to others to share my knowledge of this wonderful art. I have now retired from competition and have moved into my role as a personal trainer.” – Jason Heit. (Jason is also a certified ISKA Referee and COMMAND Judge.) NOV/DEC 2019 |
H Indoor climbing has evolved into a very popular fitness activity and sport, which has resulted in its inclusion in the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. As well as being an excellent sport for fitness, indoor climbing is an excellent social environment. Look out for BoulderHouse in the summer of 2020!
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Neighbourhood Update
Prospective tenants can visit the Sales Centre at 915 Reunion Avenue to view display homes or call 250-999-9437. For more information, visit www.mybelmontliving.com. Photo credits: Marcos Riano Photography
Exterior view of Crossing at Belmont.
Community Taking Shape!
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rom the beginning, Crossing at Belmont set a new standard for rental living in the West Shore. With its unique blend of urban-meets-suburban lifestyle alongside the Galloping Goose Trail, numerous parks, lakes and outdoor spaces, it’s no surprise it has become one of Vancouver Island’s most anticipated rental developments. This fall, Crossing at Belmont started welcoming its first tenants to their new homes. From comments received, tenants are super thrilled with their new condo accommodations. The combination of nearby family conveniences and modern finishes is what has impressed them the most: “I’m glad I chose the MyBelmont community,” says tenant, Daniela Arevalo. “The suites are modern, the staff are helpful—and it’s so close to my kids' school.”
There’s even more to like about Crossing at Belmont! The development initiated a plan to help tackle housing affordability for its tenants, too! Through its MyBelmont’s Rental Rewards Program, qualified renters can apply 25% of their monthly rent towards the purchase of a future Belmont Residences condo within the master planned community.
“I’m looking forward to having everything I need for myself and my kids within arms-reach at any time of the day,” says tenant Elliot Biranbaum. “It’s a sense of freedom to know I can grab anything I need within a five-minute walk to one of the wonderful, yet relevant, retailers in the area.”
“With tenants moving in, the Belmont community is really taking shape,” says Dave Craig, President of Devon Properties. “We are well on our way to reaching capacity. We’re seeing new retail units added every week, further making this the spot to live in the West Shore.”
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Bon Appétit!
Katsu Bowls for the Holidays!
“Create a bowl of hot satisfying deliciousness. Go ahead and experiment!”
By Steve Walker-Duncan, M.Ed., CCC Department Chair, Culinary Arts Camosun College
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he cacophony of another holiday season is just around the corner. What better time to have a few hot, nutritious meal ideas on hand to assemble, quickly and easily, in the midst of everything else going on.
variations that include chicken, fish and vegetables.
A favourite of mine is a modern twist on Japanese Katsu bowls. This recipe is made with fresh ingredients and provides infinite variety for individual tastes. (So much better than the ‘bricks’ of starchy instant noodles, with their little packet of mysterious salty flavourings, found in grocery stores!) Katsu was traditionally made from beef. It was a western influence that introduced pork and deep frying into the mix. Since then, the dish has gone on to evolve into many different NOV/DEC 2019 |
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The beauty of this dish is its simplicity. While connoisseurs will voice that there are many subtleties, nuances and age-old traditions that go into traditional rice dishes, fundamentally it’s the assembly of a few basic ingredients combined that make it such a fantastic meal. Rice, rich broth, protein, veggies and miso or chili sauce for a kick—and there you have it! Cooked rice is used as the base; but in this case, I have used rice noodles on top as a garnish. Broth can be homemade or a good quality prepared one, jazzed up with a bouillon cube. Protein options are infinite and ideal for those holiday leftovers or those few frozen shrimp lurking in the back of the freezer. | #GOWESTSHORE
Any vegetables are fair game. Cook harder ones in broth ahead of time or leave them raw for a crunchy texture. Leafy greens are ideal for colour and those crucial anti-oxidants. As long as your rice or noodles are cooked and your broth is piping hot, any added embellishments will create a bowl of satisfying deliciousness.
Go ahead and experiment. Have fun with its assembly. The whole team here at Camosun Culinary Arts strives to instill this sense of adventure into our young cooks, too: food is fun, food is part of our culture, and food is life. Happy cooking! Happy Holidays to all!
Katsu Bowls Yield: 10-12 portions
Rich Chicken Broth (Or vegetable broth) 454 g 1 lb 15 ml 1 tbsp 1 6 cloves 2 cm 1 inch 2 L 8 cups 45 ml 3 tbsp 15 ml 1 tbsp To taste
Char Sui Pork 1 kg 2 lbs Pork leg or shoulder roast, de-boned (Substitutes: chicken, beef, shrimp) Marinade 125 ml 1/2 cup Soy sauce 125 ml 1/2 cup White sugar 75 ml 5 tbsp Hoisin 60 ml 1/4 cup Sherry 2 ml 1/2 tsp Chinese Five Spices 7 cloves Garlic, minced 30 ml 2 tbsp Ginger, minced 8 ml 2 tsp Toasted sesame oil Drop Red food colouring (or substitute with fermented tofu) Glaze Reserved marinade plus: 60 ml 1/4 cup Brown sugar 40 ml 3 tbsp Ketchup
Ground chicken thigh (use chopped veggies for vegetable broth) Sesame oil Medium nion, chopped Garlic, chopped Fresh ginger, peeled, sliced into coins and smashed Chicken or vegetable broth Soy sauce Dry sherry Brown suger
Method 1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until softened. 2. Add chicken. Stir until all chicken has turned white. 3. Pour in broth, bring to simmer. Cook for 40 minutes. 4. Pour the broth through a fine-mesh strainer. 5. Season with soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar and *mushroom liquid (*optional, see recipe below).
Method 1. Separate roast into 3 or 4 natural muscle segments (as uniform as possible) by cutting through the white connective tissue and fat between each muscle.
Chinese Mushrooms (Delicious option) 100 g
2. Cover with marinade and marinate for to 4-6 hours minimum, turning occasionally.
4 oz
Dry shiitake mushrooms
Method 1. Simmer in 2 L/4 cups of water for 10 minutes.
3. Remove pork from marinade & roast at 170°C/325°F for 45 minutes. Reserve marinade for glaze.
2. Turn off heat and soak for 20 minutes. (Keep mushrooms submerged with a plate).
4. Bring reserved marinade to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/3. Stir in brown sugar & ketchup. Boil for a few minutes. Brush onto pork during roasting.
3. Remove mushrooms and save liquid for broth. 4. Remove stems and slice caps thinly. Toss with soy sauce and sesame oil.
5. Brush pork with reduced glaze at least twice. Vegetable Selections
Assembling Your Katsu Bowls
Julienne and blanch your favourite vegetables with any of the following suggestions in simmering chicken broth for 30 seconds. Then, place them on tray in a thin layer to cool.
1. Cook rice noodles in boiling salted water until just tender, drain and cool under cold running water, drain and toss in 5ml /1 tsp. sesame oil or vegetable oil.
Add vegetables such as baby bok choy, carrots, snow peas, sui choy, savoy cabbage. Chinese mushrooms are optional. See recipe above.
2. Place 250ml/1 cup of hot broth in a warm bowl, add sliced pork (or chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, etc.), mushrooms and blanched vegetable, top with cooked noodles & garnish.
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Bon Appétit!
Inspired Holiday Food By Nicholas Waters Owner, Toque Catering
“This holiday season, create a tempting little appetizer with an international feel!”
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rganizing menus perfectly tailored to accommodate unique events and culinary needs is par for the course when you have a catering business like Nicholas Waters has. Regardless of the season, he and his staff have to be prepared to offer different catering styles—anything from a traditional 9-course Chinese dinner to galas, fundraisers, cocktail parties or special family group events. “We have to be ready for anything,” says Waters. “It’s important to me that I offer all of the extra touches my clients expect from me.”
Ever wonder what chefs eat for lunch? Even though their regular monthly chef’s menu can be very impressive [see https://toquecatering.com/chef-eats], when he’s on his own, Waters’ favourite food to prepare is potatoes.
Cranberry Burnt Orange Relish 2 cm 1 inch Piece of ginger, microplaned 8 Garlic cloves, minced 2 Onions, finely diced 2 Oranges, zested and segmented 3 Charred oranges, juice of 30 ml 2 tbsp Thyme, chopped 2 ml 1/2 tsp Chili flake 8 ml 2 tsp Cumin seed, ground 4 ml 1 tsp Black peppercones 4 ml 1 tsp Cinnamon 8 ml 2 tsp Salt 1 Bay leaf 2 Cloves, ground 125 ml 1/2 cup Sherry vinegar 125 ml 1/2 cup Honey 60 ml 1/4 cup Maple syrup 600 g 20 oz Frozen cranberries
“You can do a lot with potatoes,” he said. “Creativity can be brought to any dish, even a simple potato. His staff and other chefs—many of whom come from diverse culinary backgrounds—get inspired by regional, cultural and seasonal ingredients to create a wide variety of innovative culinary dishes. Here’s a tempting appetizer for holiday crowds that’s sure to appeal! Recipe can be halved and leftovers frozen for last-minute gatherings—or late-night snacks!
Spiced Cranberry Lamb Meatballs 5 kg 10 lbs 8 2 cm 1 inch 2 3/4 of the recipe 30 ml 2 tbsp 15 g 1/2 cup 250 ml 1 cup
Ground lamb Garlic cloves, minced Piece of ginger, microplaned Onions, small diced Cranberry burnt orange relish (see recipe below) Thyme Parsley, chopped Orange juice
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60 ml 4 tbsp Nick’s spice (blend equal parts toasted fennel seed, cumin seed and coriander seed) 4 ml 1 tsp Chili flake 1 Zest of one orange To taste Salt and pepper to taste Method 1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. 2. Prepare the cranberry burnt orange relish by processing all its ingredients in the food processor. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
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3. In large bowl, combine the meatball ingredients— including ¾ of the relish recipe—and shape into 30 g/1 ounce meatballs. 4. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray it with olive oil spray.
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5. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve the baked lamb meatballs immediately with a dash of remaining relish on the side.
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What’s Happening
Nov 24 | Santa's Arrival Parade Westshore Town Centre
Community Events NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day Ceremonies November 11 Colwood | 11am Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre
Nov 2 & 3 | 1-4pm Invasive Species Removal Work Parties Volunteers needed at View Royal parks. Training, tools, gloves & refreshments provided. Children must be supervised. No pets. Nov 2: Beaumont Access: meet at intersection of Beaumont Avenue and Kerwood Street. Nov 3: Garry Oak Meadow: meet at Nursery Hill Drive south entrance. For more info contact Chris at restorevr@gmail.com or visit www.viewroyal.ca/EN/main/discover/parks-recreation/ habitat-restoration.html
Christmas at Westshore Town Centre Nov 24 | 10am-2pm Santa's Arrival Parade! Entertainment, hot chocolate and family fun. Photos and visits begin following the parade.
Langford | Starting 10am A parade of veterans, police, fire and emergency services personnel, cadets Girl Guides, Scouts and other groups will march from the Langford Legion to Veterans Memorial Park, starts at 10am. Remembrance Day ceremony starts 10:50am. Open House to follow at Langford Legion, 761 Station Avenue (Intersection at Goldstream and Veterans Memorial will be closed during the parade and two minutes of silence) Goldstream Provincial Park | 9pm Aboriginal ceremony with personnel from Maritime Forces Pacific/Joint Task Force Pacific on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces
Until Dec 24 Photos and visits with Santa may be booked in advance at westshoretowncentre.com. Dates and times available: Nov 25-Dec 1 | 11am-2pm & 3-6pm* Dec 2-23 | Mon-Sat 11am-3pm & 4-8pm Dec 2-23 | Sun 11am-2pm & 3-6pm Dec 24 | 10am-2pm *Note: photos & visits with special guests on Dec 1 & 8 | 3-6pm.
Nov 9 | 7-9pm Highlands Music Coffee House Featuring Los Gringos Locos - Caleb Pike House, 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands Nov 16 | 7:30-10pm Sooke Folk Music Society - Monthly Coffee House Featuring Old Paint Duo - Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Road, Sooke
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Nov 11 | Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Various West Shore Locations
Artisan's Garden in Sooke Nov 20-Dec 22 | Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm 12th Annual Gifts & Wishes Exhibition Creative works and gifts by local south island artists (see ad on page 28) - Coast Collective Gallery & Art Centre, 103-318 Wale Road (by Lee Valley), Colwood Nov 30 | 7:30pm Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra “Christmas in Bohemia” Conducted by Nicholas Fairbank - Sooke Community Centre, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke Dec 1 | 2:30pm Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra “Christmas in Bohemia” Conducted by Nicholas Fairbank - Royal Roads University, Academic Hall, 2005 Sooke Road, Colwood Dec 1-23 | 10am-3pm Cut Your Own Christmas Tree! Wintercreek U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm - 4624 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin Dec 1-Jan 6 | Times Vary Skate at the Outdoor Ice Pond Free admission for Langford residents Regular ddmission: $3.30, Skate rentals: $3.30 Call 250-391-1738 for details - City Centre Park, Westhill Arena, Langford
Dec 6 | 6-8pm Colwood Christmas Light Up Live entertainment, hot dogs and Santa! Free admission - Colwood City Hall - 3300 Wishart Road, Colwood Dec 6-8, Dec 13-15, Dec18-23 | 4-9pm Ride The Christmas Express Visit Santa, crafts, snacks, live Christmas music and more. Train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30pm. Tickets at the gift shop or call 250-715-1113, ext. 30 - BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan Dec 7 | 5:45-8:30pm Annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive - Donations of nonperishable food or cash will be collected for the food bank - Starts at Ogden Point at 5:45pm - Passes Veterans Memorial Park at 8pm - Ends at Western Speedway at 8:30pm Dec 7 | 6-8:30pm 13th Annual City of Langford Christmas Light Up Celebration Enjoy music, shopping, crafts, free hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate. Bring nonperishable food items for donation. - Santa arrives at 6:15pm - Official Light Up at 7:30pm - IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive passes at 8pm - Veterans Memorial Park, Langford GOWESTSHORE.COM |
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Wreath Making Workshops: Nov 30 | Noon-3pm Dec 14 | Noon-3pm Dec 7 | 10am-1pm $60 per person includes materials Call to reserve your spot today! 778-352-3353 | theartisansgarden.ca 3389 Goodmere Road in Sooke
STRIKE A POSE WITH SANTA NOVEMBER 24 TO DECEMBER 24 See 26 page for times!
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What’s Happening
Dec 7 | Starts 6pm | 13th Annual City of Langford Official Christmas Light Up Celebration Photo credit: Naomi Devine Photography
Coast Collective Gallery & Art Centre
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Nov 6-17 Exhibition: Effecting A Connection by Monica Reekie
Nov 1 | 10am-4pm - Winter Hours Begin Nov 9 | 1-2:30pm - Indoor Fairy Gardens - Youth Nov 16 | 1-4pm - Plant ID Workshop Nov 22 | 9am-4pm - Pro D Camp Nov 23/24 | 9am-4:30pm - Pesticide Applicator Course Nov 23/24, Nov 30/Dec 1, Dec 7/8 | 10am-Noon, 1-3pm - Wreath Making Workshops Nov 30/Dec 1 | 10am-4pm - Land & Sea Painting Workshop Dec 7 & 14 | 1-2:30pm - Wreath Making for Families Dec 14 | 10-11:30am - Wreath Making for Families
Nov 20-Dec 22 Exhibition: Gifts and Wishes XII Jan 2-12 Exhibition: 2020 Instructor Showcase Every Monday 7-9pm Workshop: Monday Night Drop In Life Drawing Nov 9 & 10 | 10am-4pm Workshop: Representational Painting with Eunmi Conachere Nov 16 | 10am-3pm Workshop: Vancouver Island Marmot in Watercolour with Richard Wong
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Nov 17 | 9am-4:30pm Workshop: Basic Sitting Sculpture with Kathryn Fudge
British Columbia Hockey League Victoria Grizzlies Home Games
Nov 30 & Dec 1 | 9am-4pm Workshop: Steps to Successful Painting with Brian Simons Pre-registration required for all workshops. For more details, visit www.coastcollective.ca 103-318 Wale Road | 250.391.5522 | www.coastcollective.ca
Nov 1 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Vernon Nov 2 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Penticton Nov 9 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Nanaimo Nov 15 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Nanaimo Nov 16 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Merrit Nov 26 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Cowichan Valley Nov 29 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Cowichan Valley Dec 1 | 2pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Dec 6 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Dec 8 | 2pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Surrey Dec 14 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Nanaimo Dec 15 | 2pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Chilliwack Dec 21 | 7pm - Victoria Grizzlies vs. Nanaimo
12th ANNUAL EXHIBITION Creative Works & Gifts by South Island Artists - exhibition -
November 20 - December 22, 2019 - reception & meet the artists -
Saturday, December 14, from 1-4pm ‘Be Inspired. Experience Your Passion.’
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Q Centre Arena | 6-1767 Island Highway, Colwood For tickets visit www.victoriagrizzlies.com/ticket-info-2
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Nov 6-17 | Exhibition: Effecting a Connection Coast Collective Gallery & Art Centre
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIRS Nov 2 & 3 | 9am-3pm JDF 55+ Activity Centre, Free Admission - West Shore Parks and Recreation, 1767 Island Highway
Photo by Monica Reekie titled "Innocence"
Dec 8 | 1-2:30pm Skate with Santa - Admission by donation of nonperishable food items or cash for the Sooke Food Bank. - SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke
Nov 9 | 10am-3pm & Dec 8 | 11am-4pm Shirley Christmas Market, Shirley Community Hall - 2795 Sheringham Point Road, Shirley
Dec 11 | 6-8pm 4th Annual Metchosin Light Parade - Sponsored by the Metchosin Fire Dept - 4440 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin
Nov 9 | 9am-4pm & Nov 10 | Noon-4pm 44th Annual Holiday Gifts Galore! - St. Joseph’s School Gym, 757 Burnside Road West Nov 15 | Noon-7pm & Nov 16 & 17 | 10am-5pm Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show - Free admission - Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road
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Nov 16 | 10am-3pm Wishart School Craft Fair - 40+ vendors. Hourly raffle Admission by donation, 3310 Wishart Road
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Nov 17 | 10am-3pm Christmas Craft Fair and Tea - 52 craft tables, silent auction, meat draw and a Christmas tea - Free admission - Royal Canadian Legion #91, 761 Station Avenue
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Nov 23 | 9am-4pm The Biggest Little Market and Craft Fair - Sooke Community Centre, 2037 Shields Road Dec 1 | 11am-2pm 5th Annual Christmas Market - Gifts, decorations, baked goods and seasonal produce. Donations accepted for the Goldstream Food Bank - 4450 Happy Valley Road
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What’s Happening
Grizzlies Action! | Q Centre See below for Home Game Schedule
New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim Various locations in the West Shore
Photo credit: Christian J. Stewart
Dec 14 | 1-4pm 12th Annual Gifts and Wishes Exhibition Reception and Meet the Artists - Coast Collective Gallery & Art Centre 103-318 Wale Road, Colwood Dec 14 | 7-9pm Highlands Music Coffee House Featuring Duncan Sutherland and Friends - Caleb Pike House, 1589 Millstream Road, Highlands Dec 14-18 | Times Vary Winter Wonderland Skate, Juan de Fuca Arena - 1767 Island Highway, Colwood
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Dec 20-22 | 6:15 & 7:15pm Christmas Light Up Trolley Tours Admission by donation of food or cash. All proceeds goes to the Food Bank. 2 tours nightly, 45 minutes long. - Meet outside the outdoor arena between Westhills Arena and the Bowling Alley on Langford Parkway
Jan 1 | 1pm Start Metchosin Polar Bear Swim begins with a 6 km run and 3 km walk. Polar Bear Swim at 2pm. - Taylor Beach, Metchosin
GoWestShore Magazine’s January/February Issue! Celebrating the New Year in the West Shore
Dec 21 | 7:30-10pm Sooke Folk Music Society Monthly Coffee House Winter Holy Trinity Anglican Church, - 1962 Murray Road, Sooke
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Dec 18 | 10-1pm Free pancake breakfast with Santa! Sponsored by Metchosin Fire Dept. - 4440 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin
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Jan 1 | 11:30am-1:30pm New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim - Whiffin Spit Park, Sooke Jan 1 | 11:30am-12:30pm New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim $5 Registration: proceeds go to KidSport Greater Victoria. Commemorative shirts, hot drinks, heated shelters available - Esquimalt Lagoon, Colwood NOV/DEC 2019 |
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The Artisan’s Garden
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he Artisan’s Garden will be offering their popular wreathmaking classes again for the holiday season on November 30, December 7 and 14. Gwen and her staff foraged extensively to find the freshest, most beautiful greens from their own garden, from friends’ gardens and from the Sooke forests all around them. As well, they have gathered a variety of unique embellishments and ribbons for the occasion, so you’ll have plenty of decorations to choose from as you assemble your creation. There’s hot apple cider and holiday baking on hand to sample as you work!
Creating your own individual wreath for the holidays is such an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon to make something you can proudly display on your front door to welcome holiday guests. Call Gwen at 778-352-3353 to reserve your spot. Beauty doesn’t end there. Another part of the oasis is Pure Elements, their professional salon and spa, hair design and bodyworks. Their amazing team will pamper you from head to toe. Take advantage of their annual 20% off all retail products from December 3 to 24 to help fill those stockings or enjoy
something special for yourself. A holiday blow-out and make up special is only $65. Their goal is to have you completely relaxed and feeling even more beautiful! Check out their menu @ pureelementsspa.com.
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