What's Happening in May

While it is still a struggle to believe it is really spring out there, we are keeping busy as usual. Our bus took residents over to the school to vote on May 2nd and we had a wonderful Mother's Day tea on the 8th. We have some great live music coming up as well as an informative session about making our feet happy with good shoes.

Francis King Park Trip

It has been a soggy spring but a brave bunch set out to explore Francis King Park recently. Resident Grace Mariager's father Freeman King was instrumental in preserving this piece of land as a park and the group explored the wheelchair accessible Elsie King trail, named for Grace's mother.

The gang:


CRD Parks interpreter Deb Thiessen explains the life cycles of bees:


Judy Wilson and Jack Ellett check out the salamanders:

Rancourt's Orchids

We recently had the pleasure of hearing staff member Rick Rancourt give a presentation on the beautiful orchids he grows in his basement. These magnificent specimens were admired by all and we look forward to future presentations from Rick.

March Calendars

We're looking forward to a busy month as we prepare for the arrival of spring. With a special spring theme dinner on the first day of the season, a swap extravaganza to clear out the closets and pick up some new treasures, the always popular visit from Japanese exchange students and a special trip out to see the Mikado, March should be a great month!

Happy New Year!

A very Happy New Year to all our residents, staff and friends! We are so grateful for all the wonderful people involved in our life and work and would like to thank you all for your continued support.

As usual, we have lots of fun lined up for the month including a Chinese buffet to celebrate Chinese New Year and, of course, haggis for Robbie Burn's Day.

Christmas at Norgarden Estates

It has been a busy few weeks. Here are a few highlights from the Christmas season:

The Sidney Serenaders perform:



Dorothy White and June Melling chat with Lieutenant Governor of BC Steven Point at a special Christmas tea held at Government House:



Christmas wouldn't have been complete without a visit from Santa and his lovely elf:

December Calendars

December is already in full steam. Here is a look at what has passed as well as what is yet to come: