Celebrating the holidays and the meaningful moments we share together.
Over the holidays, we’ll be celebrating communities where
every person feels at home. Throughout the year, we’ve shared moments of care,
belonging, and joy across our communities. And these connections are what bring our
purpose to life. In the spirit of the season, Optima Living Principal Farid Damji
would like to share a holiday message on behalf of all of us at
Optima.
We invite you to watch and join us in spreading warmth and
kindness this season. From all of us at Optima Living, Merry Christmas and happy
holidays.
A Community Treasure Restored:
Riverside
Manor’s Iconic Sign Returns Home
The iconic wooden sign at Riverside Manor in
Hope, BC — a beloved community landmark hand-carved over two decades ago — was
lovingly restored and unveiled this fall. Led by Communities in Bloom with local
support, the project honours local heritage, craftsmanship, and community pride. The
refreshed sign now stands again as a welcoming symbol of home and shared history for
residents and neighbours alike.
This time of year is the season of
reflection and celebration in many forms. Across Optima Living communities, many of
our residents and team members are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, while
others are choosing this time to give back, rest, and reflect on the year behind us.
At Optima Living we are thankful for the people that make our communities feel like
home. Residents, families, team members, and partners all helped to create that sense
of belonging in 2025.
As the year comes to a close, and however you choose to
spend this season, we wish you well and hope the holidays are filled with moments of
warmth and comfort in the ways that matter most to you. From all of us at Optima
Living, happy holidays and best wishes.
While there’s so much to love about the winter season, it’s
extra important to take care of yourself during the colder months! ❄️
Shorter days and chilly weather can sometimes make it harder
to stay active or keep spirits high. That’s why focusing on healthy habits is key.
Small daily choices can make all the difference in feeling strong, energized, and
joyful all season long. Here are a few things to keep in mind this winter!
1) 💦 Stay Hydrated: Even in the cold, your body needs
plenty of water to stay balanced and feeling its best. 2) 💃 Move Your
Body: Stay active indoors to keep joints flexible and spirits high. 3) 💬 Connect
with Others: Beat the winter blues by spending time with friends and
family. 4) 🍲 Eat Nourishing Meals: Enjoy hearty, wholesome
foods that keep you warm and support your immune system.
Happiness isn’t something you find, it’s something you
create. Joy comes from the life you shape for yourself and the community that
surrounds you. Every day is a chance to embrace what makes you feel fulfilled. The
beauty of this stage of life is having the freedom to focus on what truly matters.
Here, happiness begins within and it grows when you’re part of a community that
celebrates it with you.
Our
Christmas Market was an absolute sleigh ride of success!
With close to 400 amazing attendees, a special visit from Santa
himself,
26 fantastic vendors, and nonstop festive fun, the day was packed with
jingle-worthy moments, laughter, and holiday cheer. Thanks to your incredible
support, Wisteria Place was able to raise over 1,600+ gifts for the Richmond
Christmas Fund, helping bring joy to families.
Truly a heart-warming day filled with giving, community, and festive
magic!
December
1st marked the start of the holiday season at Wisteria Place as our staff and
residents celebrated with one of our principals in town, Ali, and Santa! The lobby
was filled with laughter and joy as everyone decorated the Christmas trees,
spreading warmth and festive spirit throughout the community. We
played holiday games, enjoyed festive trivia, and shared special moments with
Santa, with Christmas magic in the air. It was a day full of glittering smiles,
twinkling lights, and the magical spirit that makes the holidays
unforgettable.
