We certainly do! We’re thrilled to announce that the Magic Table, which is a large, mobile, overhead projector, has been successfully purchased to use at Rest Haven Lodge! This innovative technology brings joy, interaction, and community to the people who live in the Lodge, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. When we brought the Magic…
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December and January were a very busy and festive time at Rest Haven Lodge. In December, we hosted three days of Holiday High Teas for residents, families, and friends. We served the Teas in the dining room complete with dainty sandwiches, assorted sweets, and choices of tea. Each day we had musical entertainment, including Caroling…
With an unusually long and sunny summer and fall in Sidney, the people who live and work at Rest Haven Lodge enjoyed many wonderful activities in our patio and garden area. At the end of October, we moved right into our Halloween celebrations. People created many fun – and some spooky – pumpkins, to help…
“[This was] a wonderful chance to enjoy a “dinner out” with mom now that it’s difficult for us all to actually go out. The ethnic food was great so we could talk about travel, etc. It opened up a train of conversation. We [would] love to take part in the future.” ~ Family member Rest…
We are writing to you today with the happy news that the outbreaks at Veterans Memorial Lodge (Lodge B2) and Rest Haven Lodge (second floor) have now officially been declared over by Island Health. We appreciate all the ways you have supported us during these past few weeks. We are thankful for the resilience of…
Since the last week of February 2020, Broadmead Care has worked swiftly and diligently to implement measures to protect the people who live and work with us, under the direction of the Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Officer, and Island Health. The health and wellbeing of your loved one has always been at the centre…
In light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in British Columbia, and out of an abundance of caution, we will be asking all visitors to wear masks during their visit in the resident rooms. We feel it is necessary to keep everyone safe during the height of this pandemic variant. This means that anyone…
This holiday season, we were delighted to receive a donation of 100 gift bags for the people who live with us from Stuart and Brenda Newton, with support from many of their friends, family, and community members. Just before Christmas, the presents were delivered by Santa’s Elves (including Hank the Wonder Dog), and Santa even…
Together, we raised $8,770 for urgent equipment needs at our Care Homes. Way to go everyone! Carol and her Husband Angus were the lucky winners of our Worth a Shot 50/50 Holiday Draw in December. Carol and Angus are outstanding community members, volunteering for more than 25 years with the Royal Canadian Legion and Victoria…
From November 20 – December 20, Broadmead Care will be hosting another online 50/50 lottery! 50% of the proceeds will support urgent equipment needs at Broadmead Care Homes. The other 50% will go to one LUCKY WINNER! 50/50 tickets are selling for: Single Ticket for $5 3-Ticket Pack for $10 10-Ticket Pack for $25 40-Ticket…
Thank you so much for your support as we continue to do all we can to keep everyone who lives and works in our long term Care Homes safe. As we move into the winter months, we wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone about Provincial Health Orders relating to COVID-19, and about infection…
Remembrance Day is a particularly important day at Veterans Memorial Lodge as we have the unique honour of caring for almost 120 veterans – one of the largest groups of World War II, Korean War and Peacekeeping veterans in long term care in Canada. To us, the phrase ‘Lest We Forget’ has daily impact and…
