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The Gift of Giving fills 'blessing bags' from Drayton Valley
Every Friday employee care partners at Points West Living Drayton Valley choose to donate two dollars for the freedom of wearing jeans to work—a year-round tradition that raises donation monies for charitable organizations in the community of Drayton Valley.
For National Acts of Kindness Day this year, the money from the jeans day fund was used to buy supplies for residents and care partners to make blessing bags to donate to a local outdoor pantry that serves those who are unhoused and facing food scarcity.
Building friendships and gingerbread houses
Glenda Mabbutt with friends and their gingerbread house
Teens and seniors hanging out together socially? That may cause some apprehension. But at Points West Living Drayton Valley the feeling has gone from apprehension to anticipation.
It all started when a teacher from Little School In The Valley talked about having her middle school students volunteering to spend time with seniors and become pen pals.
Countdown to Christmas starts with decorations
Kay Conroy decorating her own mini-Christmas tree
December started off with a burst of Christmas activities at Points West Living Drayton Valley. Decorating the many full sized Christmas trees in the community was very popular among the residents.
Poppies Row on Row
Remembrance Day at Points West Living Drayton Valley drew together residents Kay Conroy and Valera Martin and care partners Lydia, Emily and Edyta to make beautiful poppy craft.
Halloween came with a surprise gift
'Movie Star' Kate Conroy making a Hollywood appearance!
In the spirit of Halloween many people at Points West Living Drayton Valley dressed in costumes, some which came as a surprise gift from a family of a resident that dropped off a box full of costumes for residents and Care Partners to wear.
Lance's Life as an Artist
Lance, seated in front of some of his art
Lance Anhill is a talented artist who resides at Points West Living Drayton Valley. Points West News was curious how Lance became the impressive artist that he is today and he agreed to answer our probing questions.
Drayton Valley Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
General Manager Betty Verreau accepts plaque from Councillor Collin Clarke
It was only18 short months ago that the Points West Living Drayton Valley community was merely a construction site.
When the community’s first Employee Care Partners first started out, they were sharing a conference room at a local hotel, diligently working to onboard the team that would help the community grow.
Irish pub moves indoors
With spring on the way, it looked like ‘Pub on the Patio’ would be a safe bet for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Points West Living Drayton Valley. And even though dropping temperatures forced the party inside, there were no complaints.
Residents are more than ready for spring
When spring begins officially in a few days, residents at Points West Living Drayton Valley will be ready. They have already started seeds indoors, and even those without a green thumb are helping things along by decorating clay pots.
Heartfelt advice for younger generations
Residents at Points West Living Drayton Valley shared some of their ‘love wisdom’ in honour of Valentine’s Day. They were asked what their Valentine’s Day advice would be for younger generations. Here are some of their gems.
February 21st, 2023
This Month's Winning Shot
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This photo of resident Ruth Dunlop of PWL Athens Creek Penticton is this month’s winning shot of PWL News. The photo tells the story by showing a wide array of craft items close up and Ruth further away all in a single shot. It’s a good example of depth of field. Congrats Athens Creek!
