Wisteria Place Newsletter August 2020
Hello!
From Wisteria Place Community Relations Manager Maureen Fakaro
What an amazing last few weeks it has been. Between our Online Coffee Times, our webinars with Dr. Adrian Wagg, and our community outreach, we've been busy. If you've driven around Steveston recently, you'll have seen the latest development of Wisteria Place.
We are offering a variety of resources and opportunities to connect online. For those of you who are tech savvy or keen, you can find us on Facebook or Instagram or check out our website at wisteriaplace.ca. Not technologically inclined? Don’t despair! You can join our Online Coffee Times through the telephone. If you are a beginner to technology and want help finding our information or joining a Zoom call, please call Gurpreet, our Tech Guru, at (604) 710-8447.
We record our Online Coffee Times and webinars. If you are interested in seeing any of these recorded sessions, they are saved on our website so you can follow up and check them out anytime. Enjoy your August and keep in touch. We look forward to hearing from you! Wishing you and your loved ones all the best from the Wisteria Place Community Relations Team.
Sincerely,
Maureen Fakaro
Community Relations Manager
(604) 338-5280
[email protected]
4388 Garry Street
Richmond, BC, V7E 2V2
wisteriaplace.ca
An Optima Living community
Construction is progressing well and on-schedule. The safety of the workers and visitors during COVID-19 is of utmost importance, and social distancing measures are being followed everywhere possible. Walk by 4388 Garry Street and see for yourself. We are still aiming at completion by the end of 2020.
We will have our floor plans and rates ready for you ready for you by the end of August! Before you know it, if you are feeling called to a beautiful suite at Wisteria Place, you will be able to make your plans and even pick a suite when we start allocating in the early fall.
August 14th | 10 AM
As we age, maintaining our bodies only becomes more important and more challenging. But with the right help, anything is possible! Join our webinar on August 14th, “Achieving Mental & Physical Health.” Dr. Adrian Wagg will be discussing the best strategies and techniques for ensuring long-lasting health.
Our webinar video will premier on the Optima Living Facebook page and the Optima Living YouTube page on August 14th 10 AM PDT.
Visit our Events page for more information.
August 13th | 10 AM
Downsizing and making the transition to Senior Community Living can be a difficult time. Let the Wisteria Place team help you. Join our Online Coffee Time on August 13th, “Moving and Downsizing.”
With special guests Stephanie Chan of Home to Home Advisory Services and Max Madden of Madden Solutions—both specialists in moving seniors—we’ll be going over the best ways to take this important step. Visit wisteriaplace.ca/events to learn how to join.
Does one of your loved ones have dementia, or are you living with dementia yourself? Watch our webinar with Dr. Adrian Wagg. He went over what it is like to live with dementia, and how to continue leading a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Rather than focusing on treating a symptom illness or specific parts of the body, holistic wellness considers the whole person, their body, and how he or she interacts with his or her environment.
Are holistic health practices right for you? Read more at the Wisteria Place blog.
COVID-19 Update
Dear Residents, Families, and Care Partners,
At Optima Living, we know how hard this time has been for both residents and their loved ones to be physically separated. We are delighted to facilitate expanded visitation! As we welcome back loved ones in a safe and controlled way, we appreciate everyone’s patience.
The newest member of our Community Relations Team
Introducing Gurpreet Pannu!
Gurpreet is our Community Relations Coordinator. She helps us with a variety of tasks as we meet potential residents, set up new systems, and prepare our great community. Gurpreet is available to help with inquiries about Wisteria Place and assist people with technological questions about joining our Online Coffee Times, and more. Feel free to call her with your questions.
We are grateful to have Gurpreet on our team, to which she brings her enthusiasm, her expertise and experience working with seniors, and her skills gained in other health care and customer service environments. Her training in Gerontology, Business Administration, and Practical Nursing complement her strong interpersonal skills and passion to support seniors in finding a vibrant home in community senior living.
Gurpreet Pannu
Community Relations Coordinator
(604) 710-8447
[email protected]
Get in touch if you have questions, want information, or would like help to join our Online Coffee Times!
Best wishes,
Maureen and Gurpreet