Blog
Sep 15, 2025
Team Member Spotlight: Meet Berwick Qualicum Beach’s Krysta Robins!
Do you ever wonder how someone gets to their current position? Community Relations Manager Krysta Robins’ passion for travel led her to a decade in global tourism and hospitality, including…
Sep 10, 2025
Why Now Is the Smart Time to Downsize: Retirement Living Insights from NextStep’s Melanie Murray
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Melanie Murray, founder of NextStep Advisory Solutions, to talk about what individuals and families should consider when thinking about downsizing and…
Aug 20, 2025
Staying Cool, Active, and Energized: Summer Wellness Tips for Seniors
As we soak in the final weeks of summer here at Berwick—whether you’re enjoying the ocean breezes on Vancouver Island or the warm sunshine in Kamloops—it’s the perfect time to…
Aug 05, 2025
Parksville’s Intergenerational Green Thumb Gardeners’ Project
Berwick Parksville is thankful for a Government of Canada grant called New Horizons for Seniors Program 2024.2025. Part of the grant is being used for a new project called Green…
Jul 14, 2025
Keeping Date Night Alive: Love, Laughter & Lifelong Companionship
Romance doesn’t end with age—it simply evolves. At Berwick, and in the lives of many older adults, “date night” continues to thrive in all its beautiful, creative, and comfortable…
Jun 25, 2025
Connecting Generations: A Day to Remember at Berwick Comox Valley
At Berwick Comox Valley, we’re always looking for meaningful ways to bring people together. Last fall, we had the pleasure of welcoming Ann Brown, the Intergenerational Connector in the Comox…
Jun 09, 2025
Victoria – An Eco-friendly Oasis
At Berwick Royal Oak, we believe in living with purpose—and for resident Terry Dance-Bennink, that purpose includes protecting the natural beauty that surrounds us. As chair of our Climate Action…
May 28, 2025
Berwick resident turns a bedtime story into a published book
The supportive and peaceful environment created by the Berwick by the Sea team provides the perfect space for residents to explore their passions and live life to the…
May 21, 2025
Through My Lens at Berwick: A Personal Journey in Photography
Louise Manley’s journey with photography has never been about chasing perfection or using the most expensive gear — it’s been about capturing meaningful, candid moments that might otherwise be…
May 13, 2025
Berwick by the Sea launches “Berwick Banter” – The First Berwick Podcast
They say timing is everything and Pat Palmer, Active Living Manager, is proof of that! She bought the equipment to start a Berwick podcast 5 years ago, but the residents…
Apr 21, 2025
Musings on Earth Day 2025
With Earth Day approaching we as a Berwick community, both team members and residents, have been thinking about what it means to have a day dedicated to our collective…
Apr 02, 2025
How a Passion for Writing led to Blogging for Berwick
Chris Neeter is an exceptional writer and proud resident of Berwick Parksville. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for capturing the essence of everyday life, Chris crafts…