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2 Cowichan Good Life Magazine Cowichan News Leader Pictorial November 2014

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good life insidewe’re here for a good timeFinding fun and friendship in Duncan p4

what’s your home really worth?The B.C. assessment demystified p8

a wonderful lifeEnjoying all that Cowichan has to offer p10

retirement? what’s that?Three stories about a full life after work p13

finding a home for the twilight yearsFacilities at offer in Cowichan p15

on a brighter notewith lori welbourne p17

you’ve got to taste thislighthouse raises the bar on casual dining p18

seniors resource directorycowichan seniors community foundation p20

retirement?

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you’ve got to

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what’s your home really worth? p8

Welcome to the Good Life — your local guide to the second half of living. You are the Baby Boomers of the Warm Land.Your kids are gone, or at least are in the process of leaving the nest. Your goals have shifted, or are shifting. Your body doesn’t necessarily work the way it once did. And life has served up a whole new set of challenges and opportunities.These stories are for you.

A guide to your best years in Cowichan

Published by the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, Unit 2, 5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan B.C., V9L 6W4

Phone: (250) 746-4471 Fax: (250) 746-8529 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cowichannewsleader.com

Produced by: The Cowichan News Leader PictorialEditor: John McKinley Publisher: Simon Lindley

Designer: Eric Morten

See page 20 for your Seniors Resource Directory

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By Patrick Hrushowy photos by Andrew Leong

One of the busiest places in downtown Dun-can Monday through Saturday is the Se-niors Activity Centre.And there are hundreds of local se-niors grateful for the opportunity to

keep it that way.With a paid membership rapidly pushing the 1,000 mark — at $20 per year — visitors realize very quickly the non-pro� t society running the place is doing something Cowichan seniors really want. From the time the doors open at 8 a.m. until they shut down on a weekday at 3 p.m., there is a steady stream of people coming through the doors to eat an economical meal, play bingo, shoot pool or just plain chat with friends. � e doors close earlier on Saturday but there is a dance that evening twice a month that draws at least 80 happy partiers.Ron Hill, president of the Valley Seniors Organiza-tion, says the group has been at its present loca-tion next to the court house for more than 30 years. � e building, owned by the City of Duncan, was originally a library, which shared some space with the seniors group for a time.

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In the late 1970s the seniors took over the whole building.And what’s not to like?Members can drop in when the doors open for coffee or tea and a slice of toast for $1.25. Stick around for lunch and they can treat themselves to a beverage, soup, sand-wich and a dessert for the princely sum of $5. Volunteers are the backbone of the or-ganization.Hill stresses they don’t want to be seen as competing with local restaurants because they feel they are offering far more than a meal; people may come for the reasonably-priced food but they stay for the camarade-rie and a wide range of activities. Those activities include billiards, carpet

bowling, crib and chess, crafts and barber-shop singing — the list goes on. Members do line dancing, choir and make friends.The organization also owns a bus that regu-larly takes members on day trips up and down the island and over the border for the occa-sional casino trips down to the United States.Hill said the average age of members who regularly frequent the centre is about 75. Tuesday is bingo day, the major source of funding to keep the facility in the black.Saturday night dances are particularly pop-ular and draw a crowd happy to be dancing to the music of their own era. The $8 entry fee includes a meal at 9 p.m., says Hill.Dan Hughes, an enthusiastic member of the centre and leader of a band that plays for one of the monthly Saturday dances, says the activity centre has become an im-

portant part of the members’ lives.“Some of these people are widows and widowers,” Hughes said. “There is a lot of convivial fun and togetherness – this place offers them socialization. A lot of joking and laughing goes on here.”Duncan Mayor Phil Kent echoes the need for a place like the activity centre.“There are a lot of single seniors in the area,” Kent said. “It is quite isolating sitting there alone in your house or townhouse if there isn’t some kind of social outlet.”Kent said the city, which gives the orga-nization that runs the facility free rent, is happy with the results. “They are very professional and easy to deal with.”

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Story and photo by Peter W. Rusland

Home assessments may seem dull. But they quickly shed their boring veneer for anyone thinking of selling

their place, and wondering if their assessed value is too low.Conversely, folks worried their annual property taxes will climb based on their higher assessment, also pay attention fast.Either way, factual logic and appeal help for puzzled homeowners is at hand through B.C. Assessment, explained Peter Alex-

ander, the Central Island region’s deputy-assessor.“Assessments come out every year in early January, and people have all their infor-mation on their notice, with the assessed value.”� at assessment notice shows how to re-quest a review. Usually, folks phone or email concerns to his o� ce, where they can ask to speak with an appraiser about their as-sessment. “Lots of times, it’s for administrative infor-mation such as correcting an address,” said Alexander. “If they have questions about their assessed value, they can speak with an

appraiser and get information about why the assessment is what it is.” And appraisers can provide sales-price numbers about similar properties in your area, he noted.“Typically, we look at the past (sales) year. A home’s valuation date is July 1 each year.”Your next assessment will be unveiled Janu-ary 2015, based on market value as of July 1 (2014), and improvements up to Oct. 31. He urged owners visit B.C.A.’s website where e-valueBC compares assessments on line. “� ey can look at assessments in their neighbourhood by address.”

what’s your home really worth?

How the B.C. Assessment Authority classi� es your home and what you can do if you disagree


However, added Alexander, “our appeal rate is low, actually; about 1% of properties (were appealed) in B.C. last year.”“I like to think it says we’re doing a good job. These are open processes; we have a very comprehensive data base and thor-ough system to update information.”B.C.A.’s Central Island office in Nanaimo handles residential assessments from Shawnigan Lake to south of Courtenay, plus the Gulf Islands, and the Ucluelet-Tofino area.“We get permit information from munici-palities and regional districts, and review properties when they sell,” said Alexander. “We process new subdivisions and all mar-ket evidence — primarily sales information — plus zoning and land-issue changes. “We also update records from the land-titles’ office in Victoria.”Sales figures portray “a pretty flat market overall on the island.”“The market is based on supply and de-mand,” he stated. “It appears (home) de-mand isn’t pushing beyond an expected level right now. “We went through a period when values increased dramatically around 2008, then we saw a drop off. Obviously the economy has slowed down, and sales volume has de-creased.”If there is an issue with the property that needs to come forward, it can go to the property-assessment review panel. The

panel is made up of people from the com-munity. They hear the owner’s concerns, and information from the assessor.Owners have until Jan. 31 each year to ap-ply for a free value review.“Typically, owners feel they won’t be able to sell for that price. That could be because of the quality or condition of the home,” Al-exander said. “Maybe they’ve made some changes to the property. It comes down to

market value.” Other factors include the year built, quality, square footage, and comparing one home to another.“We do mass appraisals. There could be things done to the house we’re not aware of,” said Alexander. “Market value is deter-mined by a willing buyer and a willing seller. Some people will take a lesser price because they’ve already bought another home.” Rarely do similar homes sell for the same price due to the nature of the market, and the nature of people, he explained. A valu-ation review could see an inspector confirm all information on a property. The appeal panel annually sits from Feb. 1 to March 15.“If the owner doesn’t like that panel’s de-cision, they can appeal to the property-assessment appeal board; that deadline is April 30.”Alexander admitted Cowichan properties may have a myriad of prices — from water-front homes in Maple Bay, Shawnigan Lake and Lake Cowichan, to backroads acreages.“There’s quite a diverse mix of property types that make it challenging from an as-sessment standpoint. It’s a very open pro-cess.”For more, property owners can visit bcas-sessment.ca, or call valueBC at 1-866-825-8322.

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“Life is full of surpris-es,’’ says Madhuri Anand.

Truer words have never been spoken in Anand’s case through so many experiences with hus-band Bhanu (Andy).What started out as an arranged marriage in India evolved into a long and productive life to-gether in Canada. � e couple celebrated its 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 3 amid much fanfare with family and friends in Duncan.Daughter Aunjali, who just happens to be an ordained minister, provided a nice little twist for her mom and dad by turning the anniversary a� air into a renewal of their wedding

vows at the family home.“� ey didn’t have a clue what I was doing,’’ said Aunjali, who runs a restaurant in Tucson, Arizona but still comes “home’’ many times a year to spend time with her parents.“It’s their diamond anniversary, ‘let’s renew their vows,’’’ Aunjali said she told people.Telling her brother to stall un-til she prepared everything, Aunjali then emerged to con-duct the ceremony.“I came out and thanked every-body and eventually went into ‘dearly beloved…’ and there was not a dry eye in the house,’’ she said.� e Anands have another daughter besides Aunajli and two sons.“We kept it a secret,’’ said Aunjali.“It was a hard one to keep. We set up for a mini wedding, with

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the house decorated outside and in.’’“It was a total surprise,’’ said Madhuri, who turns 81 in November but looks much younger than her years. Husband Andy is 83 in January.“I was just dumbfounded,’’ Madhuri added. “I think the party was just the best party there was.’’“Aunjali left no stone untouched. She’s the total initiator with our sons behind our back. We’ve got four beautiful chil-dren and their spouses and eight grand-children.’’Just because Madhuri and Andy came together in an arranged marriage, it doesn’t mean they were “stuck’’ with each other, Aunjali pointed out.“An arranged marriage, it’s really an in-troduction,’’ she explained. “You’re not forced into marrying someone.’’Astrology is a big part in getting people together for an arranged marriage and this union clicked on all accounts, Aunjali added.“They made it work after 60 years. They’ve been a part of the community for so long and done so many things.“I look up to them as role models. Any-body would be lucky to have them as parents.’’Both Madhuri and Andy came from large families, but packed up in 1957 for Canada. “We had one baby in hand,’’ said Madhuri.It’s been a wonderful life for the couple. Aunjali, the last born of the children, said, “Duncan rocks. It was the best childhood ever.’’Andy worked in the forest industry, spending 37 years at the B.C. Forest Products’ Crofton pulp mill, and Mad-huri settled into her new location with gusto.“I couldn’t stay home just like a housewife and I started taking part in the commu-nity — the East Indian community and the Western community,’’ she said. “They all received us with open arms.’’Madhuri is very well-known in the val-ley and has virtually done it all through her intercultural activities, and becom-ing a media darling after appearing on television’s Kitchen Culture for her cooking and having an Authentic Indian Cooking book published in 1998 when she was 65.

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The book is going into its ninth printing.Madhuri has taught Indian cooking for many years at Van-couver Island University and other locations, and remains active to this day with Wednesday night sessions at VIU that draws such an enthusiastic response from students it keeps her going strong.“They energize me like an energizer battery,’’ she said. “Cooking is a way to connect with people and teaching be-came very important to me. I like to share my talent.’’ But the class goes far beyond cooking.“It’s the full knowledge,’’ Madhuri said. “It’s sharing the cul-ture. That’s my life now.’’Madhuri joined the hiking club and even did some fashion modelling along the way. Through the Intercultural Society, she’s also taught English to new Canadians. Leaving India like she did at such an early age to face many potential uncertainties would have made many people hesi-tate. But not Madhuri and she hasn’t regretted the decision for a minute.“That was my desire,’’ she said. “I wanted to meet people in all walks of life.’’More surprises are sure to be around every corner for such a dynamic couple. If nothing happens for a while, Aunjali will probably pull off something to keep things interesting.“My mom’s a go-getter,’’ said Aunjali. “She wants to keep going.’’“We adopted this country; this country has given us every-thing,’’ said Madhuri.“We’ve been so modernized in our own way while keeping my own culture at the same time.’’

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Retirement for three busy Cowichanians spells work on things they enjoy most.Wealth isn’t common among � lmmaker Tom

Shandel, sailboat captain John Dook, and blogging gardener Richard Hughes.� ey share a love of staying mentally and physically active in their community, while living mostly on pensions and savings.“I don’t know anyone who’s retired that isn’t busy. You wonder how you ever could have had a job,” Shandel, 75, said from his home editing studio in Cowichan Bay.“I took an early retirement,” said Dook, 74, a former NWT education department sta� er, living aboard his 44-foot Inukshuk.“I love the Arctic and the people, but I got tired of the weather, and decided I’d rather

rust than freeze.“I always loved the sea and wanted to play on a sail boat.”Hughes, 67, a former realtor and Cobble Hill director, loves tending his garden beds.“If you’ve got your basics covered, retire-ment’s wonderful. � e job just screws up the best part of the day,” he said. “Retire as soon as you can, and enjoy life.”Shandel enjoyed saying he’s “not retired be-cause I’ve never been tired.”“I never had a job; I’ve always been a free-lancer.”� e former miner and actor landed federal � lm contracts. Later, he was a PBS execu-tive producer in Detroit. Now, Shandel ed-its and makes documentaries, and helps run valley non-pro� ts. “I’m editing some old documentaries of mine, and uploading them onto YouTube.

I do some corporate docs, and do technical things requiring lots of manual reading.”He’s recently made a series of short videos about 10 authors for B.C. Book World (vis-it bcbooklook.ca) and worked with Peter Davis on their documentary called Spanish Earth. Community-wise, Shandel chairs the congregational council at Sylvan United Church. He also started Cowichan Co-operative Connections with Rob Douglas and Roger Hart — between dances with wife, Connie, a doctor of pharmacy.“One thing that keeps me young is my spouse. We do ballroom dancing at the gold level. It’s a tremendous, invigorating experience.” Capt. Dook’s early experiences anchored his desire to retire on the water.

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from page 13“As a kid, I lived on a houseboat on River Crouch in Essex,” the Londoner said. “It’s something that’s in my blood. I’ve been in-terested in the sea and boats all my life,” said Dook, a former Fort Smith town councillor who sailed the Northwest Passage, and on Great Slave Lake. He and wife, author Catherine, do chores and maintenance around Inukshuk — planning summer trips on the craft costing far less than a home on land.“Living on a boat can be very uncomfortable; it’s de� nitely not for everyone. But most of your neighbours have the same interests. Everyone knows everyone and when someone gets into trouble, everyone’s there to help out; it’s a lifestyle.” Hughes’ lifestyle is writing his Cowichan Conversations blog, and growing his own grub.“What do old radicals do? � ey blog.”Wife, Maggie, teaches part time.“We’re certainly not wealthy, but the roof doesn’t leak, the hydro’s paid, there’s food in the cupboard, and you can pretty much do the things you want,” said Hughes.Like growing pears, apples, � gs, raspberries and more on his acreage. Aspiring retirees should plan ahead while still working, Hughes advided.“I bought new appliances; cover yourself from big-ticket expenses that will pop up.“We also put in a new septic system. But when you’re not working you’re not spending as much.“� ere’s nothing like retirement — I just love it.”

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The Cowichan Valley is home to a wide range of services and facilities provided for seniors, ranging from higher-end independent living suites through to assisted-living facilities and some smaller opera-tions providing accommodation and care for de-

mentia patients.Seniors housing is provided in Cowichan through a combination

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On Oct. 4, 2013 my vi-brant, gor-geous friend Jenni Kilgour

received a phone call that would change her life forever. Her biopsy had come back positive for breast cancer. It didn’t make sense. Only 37 years of age, the occupational therapist and mother of three young children had never felt healthier or more � t. She had only gone to the doctor because of a persistent sore muscle under her right arm that left her wondering if a lymph node was causing the discomfort. But mammo-gram and ultrasound results indicated nothing wrong with that side of her chest. Instead, an unrelated dark spot on her left breast was discovered, so a biopsy had been recommended as a pre-caution. Feeling exceedingly grateful that her cancer was caught early in that fortu-itous exam, Jenni was simul-taneously terri� ed about her new reality. Days later she and her hus-band, Rob were encouraged when the surgeon told them her cancer was 100% curable. Following an MRI and ge-netic testing, four treatment options were explained. After careful consideration, Jenni decided a bilateral mastec-tomy with reconstruction was her best choice, and the radi-cal operation was scheduled for Nov. 12. In a society that sexualizes breasts, it was surprising to some that her emotions of

loss were triggered primarily by the symbolism of mother-hood.“My breasts gave my babies life,” she said. “� ey nurtured and built up the kids’ immune systems, helping to make them smart, strong, beautiful children. Completely remov-ing that part of my body felt devastating.” Jenni didn’t wallow in sad-ness though. Likening her battle with cancer to a fright-ening roller coaster she never wanted to ride, she knew she would have to hang on in or-der to save herself.“With hands and � sts clenched, I got on board,” she said. “Gripping the bar and holding on tight, I rode to-wards fear with my eyes wide open and my cape � apping behind me.”And, as expected, that roller coaster was full of unpredict-able twists and turns, highs and lows. She chose to openly share her experience with friends and family online and in person, and was astounded by the outpouring of love and sup-port she received in return. “I’ve been overwhelmed with the compassion people have shown us,” she said. “Even by complete strangers.” Jenni’s grandmother, cousin and two aunts have all won the � ght against breast can-cer and she credits them with being wonderful role models. “My dad was also amazing,” she said. “He fought an ex-cruciatingly painful battle with cancer and was in re-covery when I was diagnosed.

Now he’s as strong as ever.”Like the survivors in her family, my friend wouldn’t al-low her disease to de� ne her. She was dedicated to stay-ing positive and � guring out ways to prepare emotionally and psychologically for her tumultuous journey. Inspired by Deborah Cohan, a doctor who became a You-Tube sensation after dancing in the operating room with the surgical and anesthetic team prior to her double mastectomy, Jenni danced as well. “We had just moved across the country and in with my parents to help with my dad’s recovery,” she said. “It was new friends from the neigh-borhood who threw a pink party for me the weekend be-fore my operation. � ey came with everything I could pos-sibly need post surgery.” � at night she danced with them to Beyonce’s Get Me Bodied and posted the video

online. She also danced to Katy Per-ry’s Roar in a di� erent video and again in the hospital’s hallway with her sister before her operation. A year later Jenni is now cancer-free, has had recon-structive surgery and feels a deeper appreciation for the human spirit and the power of connecting. “You never know what others are going through,” she said. “But when you’ve been bro-ken, you can suddenly enter into someone else’s broken-ness, and rather than it being terrible, it is a sweet place to be because you can under-stand.”� at, I believe, is a beautiful analogy of acceptance, com-passion, camaraderie and love. Jenni style.

Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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Great food combines perfectly with the � ne outside atmo-sphere in Cowichan Bay at Rob’s Lighthouse Eatery.Owner/operators Rob and

Heidi Holden take casual dining to a whole new level with a wide variety of quality menu items to appeal to all tastes.“We use herbs and spices such as Cajun, Med-iterranean, lemon pepper, cumin and smoked paprika when grilling � sh or chicken,’’ reads the menu board. “We also grill the seasoned � sh and chicken with red onions, garlic and dill. To further enhance all our dishes, we of-fer our own Lighthouse sauces. Some of our favourites are: chipotle mayo, roasted garlic pesto mayo, tzatziki and tartar.’’


Selections include: wraps, paninis, burgers, salads, clam chowder, prawns and, of course, fish and chips. A small breakfast menu is also available.There’s no waiting around for waitresses. Orders — for ei-ther takeout or eating in the intimate outside space that’s enclosed during the off-sea-son — are taken at the win-dow. The food is cooked and served promptly.The Holdens have been op-erating the establishment for about five years.“It’s not like it is now,’’ said Heidi. “It was a couple of pic-nic tables.’’Rob’s perhaps better known as the man who makes light-houses, reflected in the name of the restaurant, and he’s been driving around for some 14 years with a lighthouse in the back of his truck — al-though it’s off at the moment.Rob also does most of the cooking but Heidi puts all of her many talents to work.“I’ve been in the hospitality industry for many years — more front-end, however,’’ she said.Among her many credentials was a five-year period as man-ager of the Inn At the Water Resort in Cowichan Bay, now known as the Oceanfront.“We’re a very hands-on op-eration,’’ said Heidi. “My husband and I are both very customer-service oriented. We’re known to push out our food pretty quick, with good-sized portions.’’That keeps the regulars com-ing back and proves attractive to newcomers.“One of our customers called us ‘Consistently Delicious,’’’ said Heidi. “Our food, I would say, is simple and tasty. We do a lot of grilled fish.’’At the heart of it is the tem-pura cod or halibut fish and

chips. That’s what Heidi serves me for a sample and I must say the fish is very chunky, more meat than the excessive batter you get at many places, and the chips are better than most I have tried — not greasy and cooked to a perfect golden brown.The eating area along the roadway in quaint Cowichan Bay is a big part of the expe-rience, whether in the sum-mer or the off-season.“You’re out in the open here,’’ said Heidi. “You can see ev-erything going by.’’

With the main tourist season over, the focus switches pri-marily to the local clientele and the Holdens are thinking of reviving a popular movie night in the eating area.“We just show old flicks,’’

said Heidi. “It’s in the works. It’s really neat in here with the fireplace going. We love being a part of the local com-munity here.“I’m also planning some new comfort foods for the winter.’’

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Aboriginal HealthTs’ewulten Health Centre5768 Allenby Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-746-6184

Day ProgramsChemainus Health Care Centre Adult Day ProgramPhone: 250-737-2040 ext. 42262

Providence FarmCindy Ross, Program Coordinator1843 Tzouhalem Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-746-9668

Waldon House Day Program2041 Tzouhalem Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-737-2037

Community PolicingCowichan Community Policing Advisory SocietyDonna Brooks, President, 2012/136060 Canada Ave., DuncanPhone: c/o 250-701-9146

Duncan Community Policing OfficeCarol-Ann Rolls, Volunteer Prog. & Services3-149 Canada Ave. DuncanPhone: 250-701-9145

Chemainus Community Policing Office#4-9847 Willow St. Chemainus, BCPhone: 250-246-4382

Cowichan Bay Community Policing Office1721 E Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan BayPhone: 250-701-1961

South Cowichan Community Policing OfficeJulie Rosenthal, Program Coordinator#120-2720 Mill Bay Rd.Phone: 250-929-7222

Compassionate CareCompassionate ConnectionsLorraine DemersTel: (250) 748-1317

Computer HelpeGurus Technology TutorsGary MarshallToll Free: 1–855–832–4878 Tel: 250-709–4291

Crisis Line SupportVancouver Island Crisis Line1–888–494–3888

Equipment LoansCanadian Red Cross2–5855 York Rd., DuncanPhone: 250–748–2111

Grandparents SupportParent Support Services Society of BCSandi Halvorsen, Program CoordinatorPhone: 1-877-345-9777

Hair Care ServicesBarb Stewart’s Mobile Hair SalonBarb StewartPhone: 250-483-5043 or250-715-6568

Hearing Healthcare- In HomeAct Hearing & Audiology Inc. Leslie A. Peterson, Registered AudiologistPhone: 250–597–4228

Home Adaptations & RepairsEase-Ability Renovations & Construction Ltd.Dan Nugent Tel: 250-743-19551-866-708-3273 (EASE)Cell 250-588-6843

Handy Mum Home Improvements, Repairs & MaintenanceDominique Daviau970 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd.Phone: 250-510-3552

Home Garden & Yard CareThe BarwicksKeith and Katherine BarwickPhone: 250–743–3363

Island Domestic ServicesSharon Moore, OwnerToll free: 1-866–749–0213

Lush Eco LawnsJohn Close3054 Biscay Rd. Duncan, BC Phone: 250-597-0408

Home PhysiotherapyHome PhysiotherapyHeidi Bovey, PhysiotherapistPhone: 250–701–8876

Home Support – PrivateAngel Helping Hands Homecare & Companionship Val Taylor, Owner/Operator#9 5769 201 A Street, Langley Phone: 250-746-9946

Harmony Health Care Ltd.John McAlorum, RN, Dir. of OperationsUnit 2A–2753 Charlotte Rd. Duncan, Phone: 250-701-9990

Nurse Next Door Home HealthcareChris Wilkinson, DirectorPhone: 250-748-4357

Pacific Live-in Caregivers Robin Smith, OwnerBox 1771, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B3 Phone: 250-616-2346

Unique Home Health CareMarsha Todd, Director, Co-ordinator121 Station Street, DuncanPhone: 250-715-1094

We Care Home Health Services205-149 Ingram St. Duncan, BCPhone: 250-746-9224

Home Support – Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA)

Duncan Home and Community Care121 Ingram St. DuncanPhone: 250-737-2004

Housing – Non-Profit, Low Cost Abbeyfield Houses Society of DuncanMarilyn Day, President5905 Indian Rd. DuncanPhone: 250-748-1532

Duncan Kiwanis Village SocietyContact Ron Coulter/Brian Jackman 355 Day Rd. DuncanPhone: 250-748-4135

Duncan ManorDuncan Housing Society 280 First St., DuncanPhone: 250-748-0251

Ts’i’ts’uwatul Lelum 2755 Allenby Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-597-2252

Housing – Private Acacia Ty MawrJerri Maw, Director of Care2655 Shawnigan Lake Rd. Phone: 250-743-2124 ext 106

AlpenroseLaura & Bill Loftus2267 Lochsyde Drive, DuncanPhone: 250-748-3803

The Cowichan News Leader Pictorial would like to thank and acknowledge the efforts of the Cowichan Seniors Community Foundation and its volunteers for compiling this resource directory.It has been edited for space limitations by the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial and in no way is meant to be considered comprehensive. Content inquiries should be sent to: [email protected]

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Housing – Privatecontinued Biscay ManorPauline Goetz3034 Biscay RoadDuncan, BC Phone: 250 746-4173

Deertrail Cottage Inc.Tim Glass, Owner/Manager1711 Escarpment Way DuncanPhone: 250-746-9641

Dovehill HouseAmy Hughes, Manager3326 Creegan Dr., ChemainusPhone: 250-416-0332

Heritage Manor Care HomeTanya Mosure, Owner1051 College St. Duncan,Phone: 250-748-3488

Lynn’s Senior CareLynn Scott, RCA5085 Jones Rd. LadysmithPhone: 250-245-3391Sherwood HouseAudrey Norman, Manager280 Government St. DuncanPhone: 250-710-8882

Wedgwood HouseLinda Fonck, Manager256 Government St. DuncanPhone: 250-746-9808

Villa del SolCarol Reid, RN647 Frayne Rd. Mill BayPhone: 250-743-7061

Housing — Vancouver Island Health Authority

For details about Assisted Living and Residential Care please phone VIHA’s Home and Community Care at 250-737-2004.

International Health Care International Health Care ProvidersT. Rand Collins, PhD, MDPhone: 250-732-6603

Meals and NutritionGloria’s Food ServiceGloria RamseyPhone: 250-748-9216

Meals on Wheelsc/o Cowichan Home Support20-127 Ingram St. DuncanPhone: 250-737-2004

Men’s SupportWest Coast Men’s Support SocietyGrant Waldman213-80 Station St., Duncan, BC250-597-2801

Mental Health SupportDuncan Mental Health and SeniorsCindy Patrick3088 Gibbins Rd. DuncanPhone: 250-709-3040

Moving & DownsizingEvery DetailJane Sheppard2093 Calais Rd. DuncanPhone: 250-748-3626

Forget-Me-Not AssistantsTammi King, Transition FacilitatorPhone: 250-710-7173

Music Therapy ProgramsCreative Music Programs For Today’s Senior Andrew McCormackPhone: 250–737–1888

Non Profit Societies – Senior ServicesCowichan Family Caregivers Support SocietyRanjana Basu, CoordinatorShawnigan Lake

Phone: 250-743-7621

Cowichan Intercultural SocietyDeborah Conner, Executive Director 205–394 Duncan St., DuncanPhone: 250–748–3112

Cowichan Valley Hospice SocietyShelley Kuecks, Client Intake Coordinator3122 Gibbins Rd. DuncanPhone: 250-701-4242

St. John AmbulanceLori McNeil, Branch Manager205-169 Craig St. DuncanPhone: 250-746-4058

Volunteer CowichanGeorg Stratemeyer, Executive Director1 Kenneth Place DuncanPhone: 250-748-2133

Pet Care — HomestayHomestay Pet CareLeslie Sutton3081 Seahaven Road, Chemainus BC V0R 1K2Email: [email protected]

Seniors GroupsChemainus Seniors Drop In Centre SocietyFrank Gibbons, President 9824 Willow Street, ChemainusPhone: 250-246-2111

Crofton Seniors SocietyChristine Hale, President 1507 Joan Street, CroftonPhone: 250-246-2455

Elder CollegeJennifer Carmichael, Recreation Programmer2687 James Street, DuncanPhone: 250-746-0414 or250-748-7529 to register

Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society620 Second Street, Ladysmith Phone: 250–294–1924

Lake Cowichan Seniors CentreGreg McCallum, President55 Coronation Street, Lake CowichanPhone: 250-749-6121

South End Seniors Contact: Gloria DaviesKerry Park Recreation Centre1035 Shawnigan–Mill Bay RoadPhone: 250-743-1171

Valley Seniors Organization of DuncanDon King, President 198 Government Street, DuncanPhone: 250-746-4433

Service BC and Service Canada Service BC ProgramsMarty Nelson 5785 Duncan St. Duncan, BC Phone: 250-746-1226

Service Canada CentreLinda Granger 211 Jubilee St. DuncanPhone: 1-800-622-6232

Service Clubs Arbutus Travel Clubc/o Corry SalmenPhone: 250-701-0965

Chemainus Masonic Lodge #114Pat Fyffe, Secretary3052 Hawthorne St., ChemainusPhone: 250-246-3579

Cowichan Toastmaster’s Club #950Bill Smith, Club PresidentPhone: 250–701-1705

Duncan Kiwanis ClubRon Colter365 Day Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-748-4135

Duncan Lion’s ClubP.O. Box 52, Duncan, BC V9L 3X1

Duncan Masonic Lodge #33Bob Crawford, Secretary163 Canada Ave., Duncan, BCPhone: 250-748-1028

Duncan Order of the Eastern Star, Sunset ChapterAnn VossbergPhone: 250-748-9480

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chemainus-Crofton #4400Merv Brown / Bill Yearly, SecP.O. Box 45, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0Phone: 250-246-3401

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Duncan #2546Tracy Norman, Secretary2965 Jacob Road, DuncanPhone: 250-746-7100

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Ladysmith #2101P.O. Box 640, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A5Phone: 250-245-3183

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Service Clubs continuedKinsmen Club of DuncanBarry Toporowski, President Email: [email protected]

Ladysmith Kinsmen ClubDoug Patterson, Life MemberP.O. Box 324, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A3Phone: 250-245-2263

Ladysmith Masonic Lodge #21 Joel Chiri, SecretaryP.O. Box 261, Ladysmith, V9G 1A2Phone: 250-245-4797

Lion’s Club of Duncan Housing SocietyP.O. Box 52, Duncan, BC V9L 3X1Phone: 250-748-1044

Lion’s Club of LadysmithJim Masyk, SecretaryP.O. Box 2293, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B8Phone: 250-245-4049

Mill Bay Masonic Lodge #1072748 Lashburn Rd.Mill Bay, BC

Rotary Club, ChemainusRichard Nelson, PresidentP.O. Box 297, Chemainus, V0R 1K0Phone: 250-245-4549

Rotary Club, DuncanRoger Hart, SecretaryP.O. Box 473, Duncan, V9L 3X8Phone: 250-715-3039

Rotary, Duncan Daybreak Holger Heitland, President www.clubrunner.ca/duncandaybreak/ Rotary Club, LadysmithMichael Furlot, SecretaryP.O. Box 875, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A6Phone: 250-245-5771 or 250-245-2052

Rotary Club, South CowichanPeter Dicken, President P.O. Box 241, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0Phone: 250-743-6727www.southcowichanrotary.org

Royal Canadian Legion, Chemainus Branch #191Marianne Mann, Office Manager P.O. Box 423, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0Phone: 250-246-4532

Royal Canadian Legion, Cowichan Branch #53Bruce MacDonald, President Kenneth St., Duncan, BC V9L 1N3Phone: 250-746-5013

Royal Canadian Legion, Ladysmith Branch #171Georgina Lorette, SecretaryAllyson Wagner, Secretary P.O. Box 219, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2Phone: 250-245-3031 or 250-245-2273

Royal Canadian Legion, Lake Cowichan Branch #210Sam Jones, Bar ManagerP.O. Box 603, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0Phone: 250-749-6041

Royal Canadian Legion, Shawnigan Lake Branch #1341652 Shawnigan-MillBay RdPhone: 250-743-4621Women of the MoosePat KingPO Box 371, Duncan, BC V9L 3X5Phone: 250-746-7382

Royal Canadian Legion, Young Seniors Action Group Society1652 Shawnigan-MillBay RdPhone: 250-743-5178 or250-743-8344

Women of the MoosePat KingPO Box 371, Duncan, BC V9L 3X5Phone: 250-746-7382

Support Societies, Disease RelatedAlzheimer Society of BCJane HopePhone:1-800-462-2833

Canadian Cancer SocietyMaureen Hyde100-394 Duncan St., DuncanPhone: 250-746-4134

Canadian Red Cross H.E.L.P. Program2–5855 York Rd., Duncan, BC Phone: 250–748–2111 Fax: 250–748–2163

Cowichan Valley Arthritis SocietyJan NorwoodBox 942, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y8Phone: 250-748-2481

Diabetes Education ProgramKathy Park121 Ingram St., DuncanPhone: 250-737-2004

Duncan Mental Health and SeniorsCindy Patrick3088 Gibbins Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-709-3040

Heart and Stroke FoundationJanice Krall, Area Manager401-495 Dunsmuir St., NanaimoPhone: 1-888-754-5274Kidney FoundationHeather Johnson, Director of Programs 200-4940 Canada Way, BurnabyPhone: 1-800-567-8112

Stroke Recovery Assoc.- Cowichan Valley BranchCowichan Valley Public Library2687 James St., DuncanPhone: 250–246-4952

Support Group for Low VisionSeniorsKaren McClincheyPhone: 250-746-6041

Therapy Dog VisitsTherapy Dog Visitation Program,

St. John Ambulance205–169 Craig St. DuncanPhone: 250–746–4058

TransportationCowichan Seniors Community Foundation135 Third St., DuncanPhone: 250-715-6481

Cowichan Valley Regional Transit#3-5280 Polkey Rd., DuncanPhone: 250-746-9899Web: www.busonline.ca

HandyDart1 Kenneth Place, DuncanPhone: 250-748-1230

Wheels for Wellness Society1894 Bolt Avenue, ComoxPhone: 250-338-0196

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Fitness On The GoSusan Elo, Personal TrainerPhone: 250 882-8879

Valerie Childs, MS, CTRS, CPCPhone: 250–246–9452

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