Blog
Jul 08, 2026
Berwick Parksville Artisans Debut at Parksville’s Craig Street Market
For the first time since Berwick Parksville opened in 2022, Janice Roberts, Berwick Parksville Community Relations Manager, was able to secure a booth at the very popular Summer by the…
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,…
Feb 11, 2026
Women’s Rights: A Resident-Led Lecture at Berwick
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…
Nov 19, 2025
Finding Purpose Through Drama at Berwick Qualicum
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…
Jul 14, 2025
Love and Companionship: How Couples Thrive at Berwick
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 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 at Berwick
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 Berwick Parksville Story
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
Finding Her Voice Through Writing at Berwick Parksville
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: Ed and Doreen at Berwick
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 Berwick Parksville Story
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
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…