Thank you to everyone who participated in our first newsletter contest this past December! We hope the activity provided something fun and novel to do.

We had 23 individuals enter, 7 of whom got the correct answer of 22 or 23 candy canes! We accepted answers that included and didn’t include the candy cane in the instruction box. To see the answer key, click below.

Answer Key

Those who got the correct answer were entered to win a gift basket full of goodies (pictured below). Congratulations to Lan Y for winning the draw!

Those who participated but didn’t win or didn’t get the correct answer are able to receive a Lindt dark chocolate bar, available for pick up from Barclay Manor reception starting on January 4th, 2022.

We hope to see everyone participating in the next contest! Happy New Year!

Last Updated: 29-Dec-2021

Please note that Barclay Manor is closed and all programs are cancelled starting today until January 4th. We had a staff member test positive for COVID-19, and so we are closing out of precaution. If you have visited Barclay Manor in the last couple of days, we recommend self-monitoring for symptoms. Thanks for your understanding and support.

Last Updated: 21-Dec-2021

Proof of full vaccination is required to enter Barclay Manor. This is effective starting today (Monday, December 20, 2021) until January 31, 2022, at minimum.

Please have your vaccine card and government-issued ID ready for the reception volunteer to check.

Aside from the front entrance, the other doors at Barclay Manor will be locked. The basement and back main floor entrances are for accessible entrance only. Please ring the doorbell and wait for assistance. We ask that all other visitors enter through the front door.

Masks are mandatory at all times at all of our locations. Proof of vaccination is not required at Kay’s Place or Clothes and Collectibles.

If you have a medical exemption to receiving vaccination or wearing a mask, speak with WESN staff prior to visiting. Staff may request to see a doctor’s note explaining the medical exemption.

Health and safety protocols are subject to change as we continue to monitor updates from the office of the Provincial Health Officer. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Read about the restrictions here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions

Last Updated: 20-Dec-2021

If you have adults age 55+ in your life who are not connected with WESN, give them the gift of membership this year!

WESN membership provides opportunities to be connected and involved in the community. This gift can lead to the formation of new friendships and the creation of memories while supporting WESN’s work to enhance the quality
of life of older adults.

Purchase membership by cash or cheque at Barclay Manor (1447 Barclay St) or Kay’s Place (110-1030 Denman St). Or, download the form from our website at http://wesn.ca/membership and submit the completed form and e-transfer payment to [email protected].

Every month we ask a question that people are welcome to answer through our online survey, on social media, in discussion with people they know, or to themselves!

In November we asked: What was the most important chance encounter you’ve had?

The responses were:

“Film studio”

“My acting career came about only because of a chance encounter with an agent.”