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Page 16Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.comMay 2012Berwick on the Park now offeringAssisted Living servicesOur new “Enhanced Living Services”(Assisted Living) model is driven by ourdesire to see our residents maintain theirindependence in the comfort of their homeat Berwick on the Park. The foundationof this new program is rooted withchoice, independence, respect, privacy andindividuality.The Berwick Retirement EnhancedLiving Services are a set of supportive livingservices registered through the office ofAssisted Living BC. With the assistance ofour qualified care providers, we work withour residents to develop a customized planof service that is flexible and unique to theirneeds. In addition to our existing Berwickhospitality services, residents will be able tochoose from a variety of support within theEnhanced Living program.ShuswapLodgeRetirement Residence“We see this as an extension of thegenuine hospitality that Berwick is wellknown for,” says Amir Hemani, ChiefOperating Officer at Berwick RetirementCommunities, “as our resident’s needsevolve, we will be able to more effectivelysupport their lifestyle in place with the goalof maintaining their independence.”In conjunction with the supportiveassistance, an additional benefit of theBerwick Enhanced Living program willbe the complimentary wellness clinicservices to help monitor and maintain eachresident’s overall wellbeing.Please contact Bev Graham at 250-377-7275 for more information regardingBerwick on the Park’s “Enhanced LivingServices” or any of our accommodationchoices.TVCO Celebrates 15th AnniversaryThe Thompson Valley CommunityOrchestra season finale on Friday, May 4will be an occasion for the 55 members ofThompson Valley Community Orchestrato celebrate 15 years of music making, withan entertaining evening of pop and classicalmusic presentations. From the majestic notesof The Pomp and Circumstance March, tothe lively interplay of The Maple Leaf Rag,to music from Les Misérables, Star WarsEpic, and A Salute to The Big Bands, theevening promises a variety of music styles toplease all listeners.As has become a tradition with TVCO,this concert will also be an occasion toshowcase talented members of the orchestra.Ten year-old Maggie Gu will play a soloviolin piece and young cellist Sam Rainerwill provide the vocals as the orchestra playsone of his original compositions. Veteranmusician Cal Muirhead will conduct hiscomposition of The Serenity Prayer withlyrics sung by Tenor John Franks.This orchestra, founded by Norris Bergin 1997 has grown in size and scope overthe years. From a starting group of 12 stringplayers the orchestra has grown to include allinstrument groups and a growing percussionsection. Its 55 players now include studentsfrom elementary, high school and universityas well as adult players. Of the original12 founding players, 9 still play with theorchestra, and they will be receiving somespecial accolades on the night. So come jointhe TVCO for an evening of celebration andwonderful music at 7 pm, Friday, May 4, atCalvary Community Church, 1205 RogersWay. Admission at the door: Adults $10,Children $5, Family $25.Supportive / Assisted Living at its Best• Care aide on site 24/7• Scheduled foot care• 3 Nutritional meals daily• Guest entertainers• Community outingsin our bus• Studio suites, 1 & 2 bedrooms• Spacious roomswith scenic views• Friday Happy Hour• Daily social &recreational activitiesBCSLASeal of Approval200 TCH SW Box 1480 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P6 • 250-832-7081• www.shuswaplodge.com • admin@shuswaplodge.comCal Muirhead rehearses his composition The Serenity Prayer with TVCO andTenor, John FranksSubmitted photoSubmitted photoYoungest player, 10 year old Maggie Gu,concentrates during rehearsal.Suites startingat $1668monthlyA Community Where Health & Happiness are a Way of LifeThe Hamlets at Westsyde is a unique community designed for individuals and couples seeking quality assistedliving and complex care for seniors and young adults. The distinctive design of The Hamlets promotes socializationand offers necessary support to help each and every person achieve his or her personal best. Ourresident-centered care philosophy provides a focus on residents’ personal choice and dignity and creates acommunity where health and happiness are a way of life.At The Hamlets you can look forward to:Healthy and tasty meals prepared on site which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughoutthe day.Amenities include a multi-media center, greenhouse, fireplace lounge, billiards/games room withcarpet bowling, tuck shop, chapel, hair salon and fitness room.Time to relax with family and friends and not have the worry of cleaning, cooking or home maintenance.A Gift of Selfless LovePlanning & Prefunding your funeralFuneralPre-PlanningProgramoffers:• Flexibility• Affordable Monthly Plans• Worldwide TravelProtection Plan• Peace of MindCall Kim MacKinnon,Certified Pre-arrangement CounsellorBook your appointment now. Having support to “age in place”, including couples who are able to stay together at The Hamlets, even iftheir individual care needs change and are different. Our onsite Team Professionals include Registered Nurses, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Assistant,Dietitian, Social Worker, Red Seal Chef, and more.Call and Book a Tour & Lunch is on us!3255 Overlander DriveKamloops, British Columbia V2B 0A5For more information or to register:Phone: 250-579-9061www.thehamletsatwestsyde.cominfo@thehamletsatwestsyde.com513 Seymour Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2G8Ph: (250) 374-1454 • Toll Free 1-800-668-3379
May 2012 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 17Brides Gone Wild 2012If you see a lady about town wearinga wedding dress, no…she hasn’t runout of clean laundry. She will be oneof 40 brides involved in the 2 nd Annual“Brides Gone Wild – Mikayla’s Hopefor a Cure”.Last year, 20 participants donned theirwedding dresses and raised $18,000 forthe Juvenile Diabetes Foundation inhonour of their flower girl, 8 year oldMikayla. Mikayla has been living withType 1, Juvenile Diabetes for sevenyears.In a tragic turn of events, this year’sfundraising is going towards theCanadian Cancer Society in honour ofa Barnhartvale mom who is losing herbattle to stomach cancer.“Mikayla and I knew right away weneeded to switch it up and give thesemoms a way to show they care” saidevent organizer, and mother to Mikayla,Sara Schreiner.This year, two other local childrenwho are kidney cancer survivors will joinMikayla and the bevy of 40 brides.The event itself kicked off at SunPeaks Easter weekend when 10gowned brides and 2 grooms in fulltails took to the slopes. Tuesday,April 17 th saw a flurry of silk andtaffeta as dozens of brides worked outboot camp style at Prince CharlesPark with Sabrina Sinclair of Fit byDesign.Singing karaoke at a local pub,taking a self defense class, bowling,a flash mob, and food drive are justa few of the many fundraisers thisgroup is holding to raise money to fightcancer. The event will conclude when allbrides gather together June 2 nd for a dayof fun for a cause.If you see one of these brides, whetherit be grocery shopping, mowing thelawn, or at one of the above events,consider making a donation.There are also opportunities forindividuals and businesses to sponsora bride by purchasing a pageant-likesash the bride will wear to all functions.These sashes will have the sponsorsname on the front and may have thename of a person the sponsorship maybe honouring on the back.To make a donation, sponsor a brideor for more information about BridesGone Wild, call Sara at 250-682-6481or check them out on Facebook.CONTEST!If you see a bride aroundtown, take a picture and postit to the “Brides Gone Wildfor a Cure” Facebook wall.The community member tofind the most brides by June 2wins dinner for two from theBrownstone Restaurant.Happy MotHer's DayKAMLOOPS DENTURE andIMPLANT CENTRE LTD.2 - 685 TRANqUILLE RD.(NoRTh ShoRE)250-376-8045903 BaTTLE STREET(DoWNToWN)250-372-8045GARY SALLAWAY, RD • DENTURISTSubmitted photoTwO gREATLOCATIONS TOSERvE ALLyOUR DENTURENEEDS.bathtub medicSpecializing in Bathroom SafetyConverts Your Existing Tub• The Safeway Step ® & Safeway TubDoor ® offer safer alternatives tobathtub and shower accessibility.Affordable Options• Cost to install products is a fractionof the cost compared to expensivebathroom remodeling job.Kathy’s visits with her mom used to beabout groceries, Kathy’s visits laundry with and her mom cleaning used to beabout groceries, laundry and cleaningQuick Installations• Average professional installation timeis 2-4 hours.Peace of Mind• Provides easier access into bath/shower area and reduces thepossibilities of falls.For more information on products and professional installation callcameron JohnsonOwner/Installer 250-320-0941Join Usmother’s day BrunchSunday, May 13th11 am - 1 pmSuites AvailableCall Shona 250-376-5363To book a Personal Visitand enjoy a Free Lunch.Supporting Youraging Parent & Fraud Now that mom is living at a Chartwell Residence,awareness Now Presentation that mom is living at a Chartwell Residence,Lunch & Learn visits are about catching up with each other(Lunch provided at no cost.)visits are about catching up with each otherWednesday, May 23 If helping your parent live independently Chartwell retirement residences provide the safety11:30If helpingam - 1 pm has become more about the ‘to-do’ list than and security your parent needs with the servicesyour parent about live time independentlytogether, there are options Chartwell that can retirement and activities residences they provide want. That the way, safety your timeLibrary Squarehas become more about help the combine ‘to-do’ convenience list than and care and with security an your together parent can needs really with be spent the services on the important(689 Tranquille Rd.)about time together, there active are lifestyle. options that can and activities they things want. in life That like way, catching your up time with each other.2 nd Floor Multipurpose Rmhelp combine convenience and care with an together can really be spent on the importantRSVP Required active for lifestyle. these eventsthings 250-376-5363in life like catching up with each other.www.chartwellreit.caCall 250-376-5363RenaiSSanCe ReTiRemenT ReSidenCe
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