Creating Connections as a Retiree

Ammar Nabod • February 27, 2020
Creating Connections as a Retiree

Growing older sometimes means growing apart from life-long friends. People move from their family homes in with their kids, to adult living communities or even to other areas of the city. With this change in your life, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't continue to put yourself out there and make connections with others. We gathered together our top five places to meet other retirees in Sardis.

Fitness Groups
 Joining a fitness group allows you to work on your physical and cognitive health while meeting others who share the same values as you. Meeting others who are also on a fitness journey can be a motivating factor to continue to better yourself.

Looking for a fitness centre in Sardis? Why not try the Cheam Leisure Centre


Creative Groups
 Joining a creative group can give you the chance to explore your creative side. Maybe you’re interested in joining a drop-in art class, a gardening club or a community choir. Setting aside time each week to get your creative juices flowing might just lead to a new hobby and some new friends!

Looking for a creative outlet in Chilliwack? Here’s our favourite: PRISIM Studio


Cooking Classes
 Have you ever thought of joining a cooking class? Learning from chefs, alongside other curious individuals is a great way to meet people and pick up a new skill! Maybe you’ve always had a passion for food and want to learn more, or maybe you’re interested in food as a hobby. Learning not only how to cook food but about the ingredients used can give you valuable information when it comes to sourcing food for yourself.

Looking for a cooking class near you? Why not try Vita Bella Italian Bistro ’s classes with Chef Leo?


Community Book Clubs
 If art classes or cooking classes aren’t your thing, maybe you’ll enjoy joining a book club! It’s one thing to read books yourself but reading books with a group of others who you can gain insightful information from really takes reading to a whole new level. Joining a book club allows you to engage in lively discussions and meet others who have similar interests. The best part? If the book club is organized by a library, the books are often provided by the library for free!

Looking for a book club in the Sardis area? Why not try Sardis Library Book Club


Volunteer in Your Community
 Volunteering is a great way to meet other people and give back to your community at the same time! Whether you’re volunteering to serve food to kids and youth, help out with a community event or keep your community clean, it’s both rewarding and fun.

Why not check the City of Chilliwack website for current volunteer opportunities in your area?


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7th Annual Canadian Retirement Developments Golf Tournament

By Ammar Nabod • October 15, 2024
In September, we returned to the beautiful Cultus Lake Golf Club, for our annual Canadian Retirement Developments Golf Tournament. This year there was a real first - a two-way tie for first place! We had a record number of participants for the tournament itself and the fantastic dinner that followed, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our Canadian Retirement Developments family for coming out and taking part! This annual event is so special, where we get to see residents, team members, community contributors, and friends all enjoying themselves together. Our two teams of four who shared first place were: Peter Crandell, Colleen Crandell, Adrian Crabtree, Ken Edlund and: Randy Coutts, Sharon Ottenbreit, Jeff Oosterbrink, Mike Johnson Huge thanks to our partners, trades and the local businesses who so generously contributed prizes for participants: Cultus Lake Golf Club - Atmosphere Flooring Solutions - HUB International Insurance - Sparkes Family Corn Barn - Bow & Stern Restaurant - Bosley’s by Pet Valu - Canex Building Supplies - Western Concrete Ltd - BC Lions - Pacific Rivers Outfitting Company - Goluboff and Mazzei - Ocean Stationary and Office Supplies - Indigo Books - Red Chillies Sports Bar - Station One Architects - Starbucks - RHOX Consulting - Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen - Prospera Credit Union - Nouveau Interiors Ltd - Urban Systems - Grand Pappy’s Home Furniture and Appliances - Bravo Restaurant - Gustavson Wylie Architects - Hellam Plumbing - Verawood Cabinets - Tribrink Contracting Ltd - Corky’s Irish Pub - Brady Electrical Contracting - Chilliwack Chiefs - Frankie’s Italian Kitchen - Bricklayer Brewing - Envision Financial - Earls Kitchen and Bar – Homelife Property Management And our amazing Hole Sponsors: Fraser Valley Beltone Volume Floors Transformations Landscaping Thanks as well to: Amanda Bullock and everyone at Cultus Lake Golf Club, and our CRD team of Nancy Gauley, Tracey Klaver, Kathleen Pfeiffer, Tina Crabtree, Susan Reid and Harry Doupe for making the day the great fun and success it was.

2023: A Year in Review at Canadian Retirement Developments

By Ammar Nabod • December 20, 2023
It’s been a busy year here in Chilliwack, and there’s so much more to come in 2024. We can’t wait to tell you what we’ve got planned! As you settle in to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, we wanted to take a look back at 2023 at Canadian Retirement Developments with you: Skynest Phase 2 The second phase of our beautiful Skynest development at the corner of Watson and Vedder was completed, ready for residents to move in during the summer…and move in they did! We have many happy new homeowners now living their best lives in their brand new, stunning condos. There’s still some inventory available (click the "Residencies" tab in our navigation bar above, and select Phase 2), and our fantastic show home is also for sale, so contact us now for more details on how you can join our happy and growing community! Golf Tournament Our annual Golf Tournament took place back in July at Cultus Lake Golf Club. It was a great opportunity for residents of Canadian Retirement Developments properties to come together and enjoy a great day of golf, prizes, and getting to know other homeowners, in the most fantastic setting possible. It was an incredible day - the weather co-operated and it was sunny and warm all day. We had a great turnout of residents from our properties in Chilliwack/Sardis: Skynest and Malloway Village, Englewood Courtyard and Englewood Village. With 45 people playing and almost 70 in attendance for the post-tourney dinner, the whole event showcased what a fantastic set of communities we are building with incredible people and amazing spirit. We couldn’t be more proud of our homeowners! Thank you to Mark Perry and Andrew MacDonald for putting on the event again this year. Everything went perfectly, thanks to the organizational skills of our own Harry Doupe and Roger Jennings! A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors who ensured no team went home empty-handed: HUB Barton- Canex – Western Concrete – Hellam Plumbing – Tracey Klaver Personal Real Estate Corporation– Cloverdale Paints – Downtown Chilliwack – Nouveau Interiors – Vancouver Bandits – Red Chillies Sports Bar – Corky's Irish Pub and Sports Bar - Cultus Lake Golf Club – S&S Landscaping – Original Joe’s – Starbucks – Farmhouse Brewing – Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen – Lil Snippers Grooming – Sparkes Family Corn – Canadian Retirement Developments – Vancouver Canucks – BC Lions New Show Home Incoming at Malloway Village Due to the sale of our previous show home, the sales office at Malloway Village moved into the Gate House a couple of months ago. A new show home will be up and running in 2024 to showcase the remaining Malloway Village inventory. We’re excited to tell you about it in the next few weeks, and show you photos when it’s ready to go! Our sales offices will be closed from December 22nd, reopening Jan 6, 2024. Please contact us to make a viewing appointment: Skynest: Tracey Klaver 604-362-1505 Malloway Village: Cliff Armstrong 604-961-5160 Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year! from The Team at Canadian Retirement Developments!

Dining Out Around the World - on Vedder Road!

By Ammar Nabod • November 28, 2023
There are so many places to get awesome food in Sardis, that you don’t need to go far to experience great eats just a few minutes away from Skynest. As well as quick solutions for lunch or dinner, there are a number of restaurants on Vedder Road alone, that serve up food from around the world (or closer to home) so you have an incredible variety of places to go with friends or family, or with your new Skynest neighbours! We’ve made a list of just a small selection of local eateries that have received great reviews online - decide what type of food you want to eat, and grab your coat! Frankies Italian 7350 Vedder Rd Frankie’s Italian is a local staple, and has been serving up great Italian dishes for years. Open for lunch or dinner, this a fantastic location for family get-togethers, a romantic dinner, or even dinner for one, because the staff will take such good care of you! As well as a kids menu and more family-friendly dishes, you can enjoy their beef carpaccio and sauteed garlic prawns as part of your sumptuous dinner! Coconut Thai #6 - 7355 Vedder Rd Coconut Thai is one of those gems that serve up delicious food in an unassuming location you might sometimes overlook. The reviews say it all - this is an authentic menu that covers a wealth of Thai cuisine: red curry, soup, pad thai - and it does it really well! Opening at 10:30am daily, this place is ready to make lunch and dinner for you, and it’s located right across Vedder Road from Frankie’s Italian! Butter Chicken House 5669 Vedder Rd If it’s Indian food you’re craving, look no further than Butter Chicken House, right beside the Royal Canadian Legion. Open seven days a week, this restaurant offers a breakfast menu (it’s open at 11am Monday to Saturday, and Sunday from noon), but at dinner time, you can expect more traditional Indian fare, including of course - BUTTER CHICKEN! You can also get Butter Chicken House food in the comfort of your Skynest home - order ahead to pick up, or go to the food apps to get it delivered right to your door. Jolly Miller Pub 5865 Vedder Rd The Jolly Miller is an institution, and for lunch or dinner, you’ll find locals and others alike enjoying this cozy pub atmosphere, with a great range of delicious food to accompany your pint/wine/soft drink. While you can find traditional burgers and pizzas on the menu, there are also quesadillas, brunch, tacos, pierogies and more - as well as a turkey dinner around the festive period! The Jolly Miller is a great place to socialize and meet new people as well, with themed nights and special offers on food and drink, depending on the day of the week.
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