Blog
May 26, 2026
A Life Well Lived: Meet Dagmar, a Berwick Retirement Community Resident
At Berwick, one of the greatest privileges we have is getting to know the incredible people who call our communities home. Every resident brings with them a lifetime of experiences,…
Nov 19, 2025
Finding Purpose Through Drama: A Berwick Qualicum Beach Retirement Living Story
In Calgary, Denene Derksen took drama classes in both junior and senior high school. At the University of Calgary, she got a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in directing and…
Nov 04, 2025
Art and Community: How Internationally Renowned Photographer Eiko Jones Connects with Berwick Residents
Eiko Jones’ photographs are on the walls in Berwick Campbell River, Berwick Qualicum Beach and here in Berwick Parksville. ·He also has some larger pieces in Berwick Nanaimo and Royal…
Jul 14, 2025
Love and Companionship in Retirement: How Couples Thrive at Berwick Communities
Romance doesn’t end with age—it simply evolves. At Berwick, and in the lives of many older adults, “date night” continues to thrive in all its beautiful, creative, and comfortable…
Jun 09, 2025
Eco-Friendly Retirement Living in Victoria, BC: Sustainability at Berwick Royal Oak
At Berwick Royal Oak, we believe in living with purpose—and for resident Terry Dance-Bennink, that purpose includes protecting the natural beauty that surrounds us. As chair of our Climate Action…
May 28, 2025
From Bedtime Story to Published Book: Creative Retirement Living at Berwick by the Sea, Campbell River
The supportive and peaceful environment created by the Berwick by the Sea team provides the perfect space for residents to explore their passions and live life to the…
May 21, 2025
Photography in Retirement: A Resident’s Personal Journey at Berwick Parksville
Louise Manley’s journey with photography has never been about chasing perfection or using the most expensive gear — it’s been about capturing meaningful, candid moments that might otherwise be…
Apr 02, 2025
Retirement and Purpose: How One Berwick Parksville Resident Found Her Voice Through Writing
Chris Neeter is an exceptional writer and proud resident of Berwick Parksville. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for capturing the essence of everyday life, Chris crafts…
Feb 10, 2025
Love Found in Retirement: Meet Ed and Doreen, Engaged at Berwick On The Lake, Nanaimo
Ed and Doreen both lived in Nanaimo, but didn’t meet until they were both living at Berwick On The Lake. Doreen moved in there three years ago and Ed shortly…
Jan 29, 2025
Five Generations Strong: A Remarkable Family Story at Berwick Parksville Retirement Community
Louise is not Berwick Parksville’s oldest resident, but she is the matriarch of five generations, and one granddaughter and one great granddaughter also work at Berwick Parksville! Born in…
Nov 26, 2024
Three Published Authors Call Berwick Parksville Home — Creativity Thrives in Retirement
Some of us in our pre-Berwick days have published papers for or through work or published cookbooks as fundraisers. Yours truly, Chris Neeter, produced two such cookbooks and wrote…
Jan 19, 2024
Living with Purpose in Retirement: June Williams’ Story at Berwick Communities
In this series, we sit down with a Berwick resident to hear how they’re pursuing their best life. Today, we talk to June Williams, who brings an insatiable curiosity…