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Feb 11, 2026
Women’s Rights in Canada: A Resident-Led Lecture at Berwick Comox Valley Retirement Community
Residents of Berwick Comox Valley recently had the opportunity to attend this four-week presentation. Asked why she came to approach Active Living about this, Carole said “I took a session…
Aug 05, 2025
Intergenerational Gardening in Parksville: Berwick Retirement Community’s Green Thumb Project
Berwick Parksville is thankful for a Government of Canada grant called New Horizons for Seniors Program 2024.2025. Part of the grant is being used for a new project called Green…
May 13, 2025
The Berwick Banter Podcast: How Campbell River’s Retirement Community Found Its Voice
They say timing is everything and Pat Palmer, Active Living Manager, is proof of that! She bought the equipment to start a Berwick podcast 5 years ago, but the residents…
Mar 19, 2025
Aquatic Exercise for Seniors in Campbell River: Berwick by the Sea’s Water Fitness Program
Water aerobics is an extremely versatile form of exercise with a lot of benefits. This fun exercise is also one of the best low-impact ways for seniors to stay active…
Oct 03, 2024
Music and Community at Berwick Qualicum Beach: Inside the 27-Member Traveling Ukulele Band
This ukulele band “Strings & Sings” is a 27-piece band made up of residents who learned the ukulele two years ago, and many had never played an instrument before. They…
Sep 04, 2024
Game Day at Berwick: How BC Retirement Communities Cheered on the BC Lions in Victoria
With the CFL’s BC Lions playing in Victoria, instead of their usual BC Place in Vancouver, this game was billed as Pacific Touchdown, it being the first time the…
Jul 03, 2024
Theatre in Retirement: Berwick Parksville Residents Take the Stage with Bingo Ladies Gone Bad
Berwick Parksville resident Chris Neeter shares what it was like to get together with a bunch of theatre-curious friends and discover the magic of live performance. Moving into Berwick…
Oct 03, 2023
Yoga for Seniors: Celebrating National Yoga Month at Berwick Retirement Communities in BC
Did you know the month of September is National Yoga Month? It’s an entire month dedicated to the awareness of yoga and its numerous health benefits. You can…