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WW2 Code Breaking secrets revealed at Berwick!
Olive Bailey was called up in London, in 1940, and sent to work in a factory producing sections of Halifax bombers. Shortly after which she became part of the team of code-breakers at Bletchley Park who worked in utter secrecy for the duration of the war. Come hear her experiences, and maybe a few secrets.......
Two available event dates:
1. Wednesday April 18th at 2:30pm - at Berwick House, 4062 Shelbourne Street. Please RSVP at 250-721-4062
2. Tuesday April 24th at 2:30pm - at Berwick Royal Oak, 4680 Elk Lake Drive. Please RSVP at 250-386-4680
Berwick Title Sponsor for Nanaimo's 50+ Expo
Berwick Retirement Communities is proud to be the Title Sponsor for the inaugural "50+ Expo" brought to you by the Nanaimo Daily News.
The event will be held Sunday April 29th at the Beban Park Social Centre from 11:00am to 4:30pm. This event focuses on the issues that matter ro you. With over 50 exhibitors and guest speakers on topics including travel, health, finance, retirement and more.
Don't miss our workshop, "Retirement Living: Myths and Misconceptions" from 12noon until 1pm - this will include a panel discussion and F.A.Q. session.
Admission is free! Come to the show and stop by our Berwick Retirement Communities booth and say hello!
Berwick Wins Best of the City 2011
Berwick has won the award for Best Retirement Community in Victoria for a third year in row. Berwick was chosen by the Capital Region readers of the Black Press newspaper. The Best of the City survey was published on June 22, 2011 and the award was accepted by Marketing Manager Helen Brown and Gail Macphail. Berwick would like to thank all those who took the time to vote. We kindly accept this award!
Berwick Sends 19 Students to School
In 2010 Berwick Retirement Communities committed to raise enough money to send 11 students to school through the Zambia Mission Fund Canada.
Residents and staff from each Berwick set their goal and started fundraising. Events such as: a Christmas silent auction, bake sales, raffles, Games for Guys Carnival, Billy Miner Day festivities, staff sports day and a country fair all helped us reach our goal.
At the end of the year Berwick raised enough to send 14 students to school! In addition, there were enough personal donations to send another 5 students. We are extremely honoured to support such a wonderful charity such as the Zambia Mission Fund Canada which was created by Joan and Steve Mann. We wish the students well.
Berwick Royal Oak wins Vancouver Island CARE Awards
Berwick Royal Oak wins the Vancouver Island CARE Awards Gold Medal for:
- Best Outdoor Living Space
- Best Condo – Mixed Use Development
and was selected as a finalist for the following .
- Best Custom Millwork for spaces under 2000 sq ft - Pub
- Best Interior – Commercial – Pub
- Best Project Website
- Best Overall Marketing Campaign
- Best Project of the Year
Gordon Denford Receives Governors Lifetime Achievement Award
On April 28, 2010 at the Empress Hotel in front of family, close friends and a sold out crowd, Gordon Denford was awarded the Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s Governors’ Lifetime Achievement Award for his many business accomplishments and volunteer community development efforts in the Victoria community. Bob Skene, Chamber Board of Governors (seen left in the picture with Gordon Denford) was quoted to say that “Gordon has been a consummate community leader and volunteer… who has set an incredible example for others to follow.”
Berwick on the Lake wins Sterling
On April 30, 2010 Berwick on the Lake won the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award for Customer Service for Businesses over 10 Employees.
Berwick On The Lake's administrator accepted the Award from the sponsor Bruno Dragani from Coastal Community Credit Union
Berwicks get BCSLA Seal
The British Columbia Seniors Living Association (BCSLA) launched its Seal of Approval program in January 2010, which assesses their member communities for the highest quality of standards within the Senior Living Communities. On February 4, 2010, Berwick Royal Oak and Berwick Comox Valley were awarded their Seal of Approval. Berwick House received their Seal on March 2, 2010, Berwick on the Lake received theirs on March 4, 2010 and Berwick on the Park received theirs on April 12, 2010.
To obtain the BCSLA Seal of Approval, the community must complete both an internal self-assessment and an independent external review. Successful communities meet multiple criteria in five areas: safety measures, infection control, staff training, resident services, and assisted living supports. The Seal of Approval identifies those residences that are committed to providing service standards of Excellence, Integrity, Leadership and True Passion for senior residents of today and tomorrow. For additional information about the BCSLA Seal of Approval, please contact BCSLA at 604-689-5949 or visit their website at www.bcsla.ca.
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The British Columbia Seniors Living Association launched its Seal of Approval program in Jan 2010...