The soon to come to fruition "Campus of Care", which will incorporate the soon to be built Squamish Renaissance's 70 units of assisted living housing with the already existing 72 units of senior housing in the Cedars and Manor, will be the culmination of a well-thought-out process started 30 years ago by such farsighted people as Art Reynolds and carried on over the years by the Seniors' Housing Society. Plans are in place to have the three buildings, located downtown on Third Avenue, linked within walking or motorized (not vehicular) distance of one another so that facilities and activities may be shared as much as possible.
In addition, the fact that the needs of seniors are beginning to be recognized in today's building designs is reflected in the proposed Solterra Development about to take place further along at the north end of Third and Fourth Avenues. This Eagle Wind project will be a master planned complex of housing for everyone from young families to some units constructed especially for senior living (wheelchair accessible, etc) as well as a small commercial component and a seniors centre along with walkways and trails throughout the nine of the 11 acre site currently known as Block R.That both of these projects are also within easy distance to the amenities of downtown Squamish is seen as attractive to seniors wanting to keep their independence as long as possible. Being able to get to such as medical, dental and hair appointments as well as shopping and restaurants without necessarily having to drive is seen as very important.
On Sunday (April 23) from 1 to 4 p.m. the Reiki Community of Squamish will meet for a healing gathering in Trinity Hall of the Squamish United Church. Contact Barb at 604-898-3208 or Walter at 604-898-4290.
The Women on Wheels (WOW), a senior women's cycling group, will take their first ride of the new season on Monday (April 24). Any woman 50+ is welcome to join them at 10 a.m. at Canadian Tire for an easy first ride. Contact Shirley at 604-898-5715.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at 8 a.m. instead of the usual 10 a.m. on Tuesday (April 25) for a Bowen Island walk. Gather at the Brennan Park parking lot near the Forestry Building, where carpools will be arranged for a trip to Horseshoe Bay to board the Bowen Island ferry as foot passengers. Bring a lunch. If the weather is inclement, a local walk will take place instead. Contact Ray at 604-898-4316 or Lesley at 604-898-1628.
The Caregivers Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday (April 26) at the Tantalus Seniors' Centre. Contact Patricia at 604-892-2293.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday (April 27) at the Brennan Park parking lot for a flat trail walk along Loggers' Creek. Contact Joyce at 604-898-5594.
It is soup and sandwich day once again at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday (April 27) at the Tantalus Seniors' Centre. This fundraising event has homemade soup, sandwiches, dessert and beverage still for $5. Contact Ray at 604-898-4316.
Got your hat all trimmed and ready? While not a necessity, a hat would add to the festiveness of the occasion when the much awaited "Hats and Fashions on Parade" takes place this Friday (April 28) at 7:30 p.m. at St John's Anglican Church on Diamond Road, behind Sea to Sky Hotel. Tickets may still be available at Billie's Bouquet or Mostly Books, both on Cleveland Avenue. Contact Colleen at 604-898-9240.
The newest, up to date list for Branch 70's bus trips is: Wednesday (May 17) - River Rock Casino; c/o May 10. Thursday (May 25) - VanDusen Gardens walkabout; c/o May 18. Sunday (June 18) - Minter's Country Garden Complex, store and garden in Chilliwack; c/o June 11. Friday (June 16 or 17) - an afternoon performance of Rich Springfield at the River Rock Theatre; c/o June 8. Thursday (July 13) - Cirque du Soleil; c/o June 22. Wednesday (July 19) - a casino trip yet to be determined; c/o July 12. Contact Elaine at 604-898-5463.
Friends of Grace Clark will now be able to visit her at Hilltop House where she was recently welcomed into residence.
