Cupcakes on wheels
We sure love spreading sweetness around La Rosa. It's one of the many small touches that make life here feel like home. Our activity team went room to room delivering every resident a home made Halloween cupcake.
Halloween Fun
Halloween is here and we're stirring up some FUN! This month we enjoyed pumpkin decorating, costume smiles, sweet treats, and seasonal crafts. Happy Halloween to our wonderful residents, families, and staff.
Oktoberfest Celebrations
Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Oktoberfest celebration this week! The laughter, lively polka music, and treats made it a day to remember.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Grade 2 and Grade 5 Friends.
La Rosa was delighted to have the Grade 2 and Grade 5 class create beautiful Thanksgiving placemats for our table. Their artwork added a special touch to our celebration. As a small token of appreciation, we made them sweet treat suckers to say thank you for their...
A Magical Afternoon at La Rosa Gardens
This week, our residents were treated to a very special performance by Joseph the Gesture. Laughter, amazement, and a few gasps of surprise filled the room as he dazzled us with tricks.
Art Sessions at La Rosa Gardens
We are delighted to introduce art sessions for our residents at La Rosa. These gatherings offer a chance to explore creativity, relax, and enjoy meaningful time together. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in. All supplies will be provided.
Wellness & Exercise Programs
At La Rosa Gardens we believe staying active is an important part of healthy living. Our weekly exercise classes are designed to support mobility, balance, and overall well being - while making fitness enjoyable and social. Drum Fit class - Mondays. Tai Chi class -...
“Exploring Nature’s Beauty: Butterfly World Outing”
Our residents recently enjoyed a wonderful outing to Butterfly World. The day was filled with color, laughter, and beauty of hundreds of butterflies fluttering around us. Everyone had a chance to explore the gardens, learn about these amazing creatures, and share...
Sunshine, Smiles, and Swimsuits
Our staff brought the sunshine and smiles to our residents with a lively Staff Bikini Contest and a Hula Hoop Challenge. The residents painted out the bathing suits for our staff and together we created a day full of silliness, and smiles.
Baking for a Cause
Residents spread love to our four - legged friends. Our residents rolled up their sleeves, and got creative, mixing, shaping, and baking special treats for the Nanaimo SPCA. We are so proud of our residents for their kindness, teamwork, and generosity. The SPCA was...




