For the fourth year in a row, St. Margaret’s student Lois (on the right in the photo) has brought ‘Hearts for Happiness’ to the people who live at Veterans Memorial Lodge, a Broadmead Care Home, on Valentine’s Day. It all started during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021 the then-grade-seven student Lois felt badly for seniors…
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This fall was a flurry of growth for our Rooted In Care campaign. More than 2,400 Liberator Tulips found their way into gardens and planters across greater Victoria. Through our partnership with Country Grocer, a portion of the proceeds from Liberator Tulip bulb sales will go towards the Rooted In Care campaign which aims to…
There’s just five days to go until #GivingTuesdayCa, the world’s biggest generosity day! Last year, your donations helped raise an amazing $6,892 in one day. This money was used to buy special equipment like slings for overhead lifts, fall mats, and soft call bells. This year, we want to keep up the good work and…
Good News! We are delighted to let you know that you can once again join your loved one for a meal at Veterans Memorial Lodge. You will be able to do this by purchasing a meal ticket. Here are the details: Guest Meals If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to…
The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is observed in memory of those who lost their lives to acts of terror in Canada and abroad. Taking place every year on June 23, it marks the anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 off the coast of Ireland. On this day, flags across Canada are flown at half-mast to honour the…
Broadmead Care’s Charity Golf Tournament is bringing you three ways to play and WIN for the veterans and seniors living at Veterans Memorial Lodge. From now through June 1, take part in our three fundraising activities that give you the chance to win some awesome prizes while giving back to some of Canada’s most vulnerable…
On April 26, 2023, Broadmead Care celebrated the 20th anniversary of the raising of the Veterans Memorial Totem Pole with a re-dedication ceremony at Veterans Memorial Lodge in Saanich. Calvin Hunt, First Nations Master Carver and one of the totem pole’s original carvers, shared information about the totem’s history and symbolism. Also in attendance was…
WWII Veteran Albert Middleton, who lives at Veterans Memorial Lodge, a Broadmead Care Home in Victoria, BC, celebrated his 108th birthday today at Veterans Memorial Lodge in Victoria, BC. He was joined by his daughter Darlene, son Wayne, fellow residents, and staff. The festivities included a special cake, sparkling wine, and at least two rousing…
Annual tree pruning will start on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 9:30 am. It will take approximately four hours in total to complete this work. The areas involve the perimeters on Chatterton Way and Royal Oak Drive. These areas include the driveway leading to upper parking lot (near the front door), spots next to the…
For the third year in a row, St. Margaret’s School student Lois visited Veterans Memorial Lodge to give Valentines’ Day cards and heart-shaped shortbread cookies to the residents. She started this in 2021 when the pandemic meant in-person visits were limited, as a way to bring a smile to people’s faces. That year, and in…
Staying in touch with family and friends is very important to the people who live in Broadmead Care Homes. These social connections are important to maintain health and wellness. To help improve the ways people can connect through technology, we have been participating in a test of video calls through CanAssist at the University of…
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3 was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities. At Broadmead…
