In house presentations
Here at La Rosa Gardens, we are always excited to have local businesses come into our home and discuss some very important topics. Last week we had Julia from Core Connection Mobile Physiotherapy come in and do a presentation on fall and prevention as well as show us...
Cowichan Exhibition
Our La Rosa residents got creative this week by submitting off there art work to the Cowichan Exhibition only using a few selected colors and a caterpillar for the main character. The art was proudly on display to all to see and enjoy.
Picnic in the Park
In August our weekly bus trip went to a special location. The staff and residents headed down to our local Transfer Beach for a lovely summer time picnic. The residents really enjoyed this special trip and came home with full stomachs and smiling faces! Meals were...
Celebrating our Hostesses
It's not everyday that you get to celebrate your staff! And to do that we had the very famous Ladysmith Cinnamon Buns to add to the party. At the end of the month, we will no longer be needing our door hostesses. Looking back, we are reminded of the countless triumphs...
Summer Party
Our staff members did our first Bikini cut-out Contest here at La Rosa Gardens today at our Summer Party event. The residents decorated the cut-outs for the staff. We had entertainment from Chaz Booth and Mizu Real Fruit Ice Cream truck on site. Fun was had by all...
Games, Games, Games
It was a ladder ball and volleyball type of day today! We love playing active games here at La Rosa Gardens and getting some extra exercise in our day!
Celebrating 100 Years
On May 24th on of our cherished residents celebrated her 100th birthday. Her family took her out for a homemade lunch and then brought her back to LaRosa to have a little celebration in our alcove with her family.La Rosa Gardens residents held a "La Rosa Family"...
Olympic Games
Here at La Rosa Gardens we had our very own Olympic Games for the month of July. We had so much playing Bean Bag Toss, Bocce Ball, we love Canada Scavenger Hunt and Ring Toss. Awards will be given out at our next Resident Meeting for our Gold, Silver, and Bronze...
Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day was full of festivities, decorations, and Canadian Spirit! Throughout the day, residents could be found celebrating Canada while dressed in their best Canadian attire. For dinner the residents enjoyed BBQ Burgers, salads and good old ice cream for dessert!
Staff Appreciation Lunch
On Tuesday, June 25th the residents hosted a lunch for all the La Rosa Gardens staff, island health workers and volunteers to show there much appreciation for all our hard work and dedication to the residents. A BIG thank you to Ginny and Maggy for organizing the...