Dear Family and Friends, Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter. This letter includes important information about Father’s Day, a story about generous neighbours in Saanich, and information about a physically ambitious fundraiser for Beckley Farm Lodge! Father’s Day Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21, and we want to assure you that we are going to…
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Dear Family and Friends, We are writing to you today with an update about the Province’s recently released guidelines that expanded the definition of essential visitor. As you all know, keeping COVID out of our Care Homes has required that only essential visitors are able to visit residents. We understand how difficult this has been…
Dear Family and Friends, These past few weeks have shown us the tremendous resilience and strength of the people who live and work in our Care Homes. We recently shared this quote with our staff: Tough times never last, but tough people do. We believe progress is being made in our communities, cities, and province,…
We’re one day away from our Grand Finale! … and we have raised $95,000 in support of the veterans and seniors at Veterans Memorial Lodge!! We can’t stop now … let’s make it $100,000!! If you live in BC you may purchase 50/50 tickets — right now you could win at least $830 — and…
We are deeply saddened to advise that long-time friend and benefactor of Broadmead Care, Rudi Hoenson, passed away on May 27, 2020, at the age of 96. Rudi’s spirit of generosity will continue in our hearts even as we grieve his passing. Times Colonist columnist Jack Knox has beautifully written about Rudi’s life and his…
We’re live! Stay in and play during our virtual Stay ‘N Play event – an opportunity to stay connected, support the veterans and seniors who live with us, and add some excitement in a safe, engaging way, during a time when we all could really use some fun! With your help we will raise $80,000…
Dear Family and Friends, As I’m sure you are, we are happy to see the numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases continuing to decline in the Province, and the number of recoveries rise. As we continue to work diligently to keep COVID-19 out and to ensure the safety of the people who live and work in our…
Edward Vaughan was inducted into the French Legion of Honour in 2019.
Broadmead Care’s Veterans Memorial Lodge was host on September 29, 2019, to Consul General of France for Western Canada located in Vancouver, Mr. Philippe Sutter, as he acknowledged resident Mr. Edward Vaughan for his contribution in liberating France during the Second World War. At 96 years old, Mr. Vaughan has been inducted into the French…
On April 1, 2019, Broadmead Care will launch Adult Day Programs at Veterans Memorial Lodge (at Broadmead) and Rest haven Lodge, and will expand the existing program at Beckley Farm Lodge. Read the full story here.
