Community

Here on the Peninsula, we are lucky to have an amazing hospital right on our doorstep, but we may not always take the time to really appreciate the many hours of work and most notably, the volunteer work that goes into having such a fantastic facility readily available to us. As a weekly volunteer and member of the board for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Judy Smith knows first-hand the value of having such a tight-knit group of volunteers and staff behind and inside the hospital.

Beacon Community Services Board Chair Bob Cronin is telling Peninsula residents to, “come one, come all” to the Hearts of the Community awards ceremony and free community luncheon to celebrate and honour Peninsula volunteers.

The free five-week Helping Alzheimer and Dementia Caregivers Cope series, beginning Feb. 5, provides an opportunity for residents to learn effective ways to care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

Newspaper clippings fill a drawer in Mel McIlveen’s desk.

Do you know someone who is always there, ready to lend a hand, when help is needed? Perhaps they take a senior to appointments, volunteer to teach childrens’ crafts, or dedicate their talents to a community improvement project.

Al Paterson has a chilly chin.

Parkland secondary after grad parties are so good, kids come back the next year.