Lois is back! On February 14, she brought 225 Valentine’s Day Cards and heart-shaped home-baked cookies to Veterans Memorial Lodge – made by herself with love! Lois is a student at St. Margaret’s School in Saanich. She organized students in grades 4 through 8 to create Valentine’s Day cards for the people who live at…
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What you need to know The outbreaks declared on January 15, 2022, for lodges A2 and B3 at Veterans Memorial Lodge are now over. Thank you for your support as we worked diligently to keep everyone as safe as possible on these two lodges. Island Health declared an outbreak at Veterans Memorial Lodge on February…
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…
As you are aware, late in December 2021 Island Health placed Veterans Memorial Lodge under Enhanced Surveillance Measures in response to a positive COVID-19 test for two Broadmead Care team members: one in the Laundry, and one on lodge A1 (Olympic View), in two separate incidents. During the days that followed, all residents were monitored…
On December 28, 2021, we advised you that a team member at Veterans Memorial Lodge had tested positive for COVID-19. Today we are advising you that an additional team member at Veterans Memorial Lodge has tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with Island Health’s Medical Health Officer and Public Health team, and will…
I am writing to make you aware that Veterans Memorial Lodge is currently under enhanced surveillance measures after one of our team members tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with Island Health’s Medical Health Officer and Public Health team, and will keep you informed on a regular basis. What you need to know…
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! Â Carol and her Husband Angus were the lucky winners of our Worth a Shot 50/50 Holiday Draw in December. Â Carol and Angus are outstanding community members, volunteering for more than 25 years with the Royal Canadian Legion and Victoria…
As you are aware, on November 26, 2021, Island Health placed Veterans Memorial Lodge under Enhanced Surveillance Measures in response to a positive COVID-19 test for one Broadmead Care team member. During the following two weeks all residents were monitored for symptoms twice daily, and enhanced cleaning and COVID-19 protocols were in place. Island Health…
I am writing to make you aware that Veterans Memorial Lodge is currently under enhanced surveillance measures after one of our team members tested positive for COVID-19. You are receiving this email because your loved one lives in the affected lodge, A1. We are working closely with Island Health’s Medical Health Officer and Public Health…
After the shotgun is fired, after the longest drive, after all the laughter and merriment of our 2021 in-person Annual Charity Golf Tournament — what comes next? Thanks to you — our generous sponsors, donors, players, and volunteers — we raised more than $150,000. What comes next is that we’re able to support renovations at…
