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Retirement is not the end of discovery, growth, or creativity—it’s just the
beginning! What if you thought of this chapter of life as an opportunity to pick
up a new hobby, like a creative pursuit that brings you newfound
fulfillment? Take, for example, Marian L., a resident of The
Hamlets at Penticton. When she retired, she still felt full of energy and
potential. All she needed was a creative outlet.
Visit our library to read more about Marian's story and how Optima Living
communities make it easy to take up something new in this chapter of life.
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Bringing up the idea of moving to a senior living
community with your parents can be emotional and delicate. It’s a
significant life transition that involves change, uncertainty, and often a mix
of emotions.
In this episode of Optima Living TV, we'll hear from Bhawan Brar, Optima
Living's Regional Director of Quality Care for B.C., who will provide a few
helpful points to keep in mind.
Stay tuned until the end of the episode to receive a free downloadable guide
to help you start the conversation with your loved ones.
Subscribe to our YouTube
channel to be notified when this episode premieres!
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Our Open House events
were a huge success!
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We had a fantastic time at our recent Open House
events! Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you couldn’t make
it, don’t worry: we’ve put together a gallery so you can catch a glimpse
of the fun! Click below to explore the highlights.
Stay tuned for our next Open House events this September and be sure to follow
us on social media for the latest updates!
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Our residents recently enjoyed
getting portraits with a twist! We had a fantastic time hosting
caricaturist Laurel Hawkswell at Aster Gardens.
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We spent a lovely afternoon working
with our hands during pottery classes and horticulture
therapy.
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We spent a lovely afternoon learning
to cook Aloo Tikki, a delicious Indian potato patty snack, with
Prabh!
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Our residents recently visited The
Boathouse Restaurant on Kitsilano Beach. The food was delicious and
the views were absolutely beautiful!
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We were thrilled to spend Happy Hour
with Peter Williams, a talented pianist and musician. It was a
wonderful afternoon!
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Everyone at Wisteria Place had a
fantastic time celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Our festive teatime featured
delicious Mexican appetizers like pineapple salsa, guacamole, and
churros. We had a blast snapping photos and playing
trivia!
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Over the Victoria Day long weekend, our
residents gathered to enjoy a charming celebration. Cucumber sandwiches,
delicate macarons, and warm scones were served, the perfect additions to a
delightful afternoon.
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We understand the importance of
having photos to share with your family. Cottonwood Village held a
glamour photoshoot on Mother's Day for residents to pass the pictures
along to their children and grandchildren.
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We recently held a fundraiser for a
local playschool and sold beautiful flowers.
Look at all the smiles!
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We invited some furry friends to come
and play at Cottonwood Village. Everyone had so much
fun!
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Let's go Oilers! Residents at Laurel Heights
are always excited to cheer on their favourite team.
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We recently held a Cinco de Mayo
Fiesta at Laurel Heights. Our residents celebrated in style with
delicious margaritas and nachos.
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We enjoyed the beautiful weather in
the courtyard while snacking on delicious banana splits. Nothing says
spring like sunshine, smiles, and a sweet treat shared with
friends!
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Viva Las
Vegas! We rolled into Sin City, hit the Bobby Stauffer jackpot, and came out
with a series win!
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Each month we have a Takeout Friday
where we order a delicious takeout lunch for our residents. This
month's lunch came from Edo Japan, and it was fresh, flavourful, and
delicious!
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On Business Administration Day, we
celebrated our wonderful team member, Rose! Rose is a dedicated and
hardworking member of our team, and we appreciate everything she does
for us!
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Parkwood Place recently attended the
Navigating Community-Based Resources for Seniors event hosted
by the Victoria Seniors Business Network. It was a great opportunity
to connect and share valuable resources with the community. Thank you
to the VSBN for organizing such an impactful event!
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We recently had the pleasure of
hosting the Goward House Singers!
Their performance brought such beautiful energy to our community.
Thank you to the performers for such a memorable
visit.
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Did you know that Red Deer once had a
professional baseball team? It was also the time of Model Ts! We
learned about this and so much more at our History in the PM
event!
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Our 1950 vinyl decorating craft was
one for the record. We had fun creating with paint, stickers,
rhinestones, and paper quilting!
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Sundays are always filled with joy in
our community! Lately we've been enjoying the lovely weather and
breathing in the fresh air!
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We have suites available across our various communities, and we'd love to
show you around. To get a feel for what living in our communities is like and to
meet some of our residents and team members, you can book a private tour. Click
the link below to schedule your visit. We hope to see you soon!
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“The spirit never ages. It stays forever young.”
– Lailah Gifty Akita
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