Embarking on the journey to a seniors’ community is a personal decision, shaped by a myriad of individual aspirations and desires. For many, the impetus lies in the weariness of endless household chores and the burden of home maintenance, prompting a yearning for a simpler, more relaxing lifestyle. Others are drawn by the ease of vibrant social connections, shared experiences or the desire to prioritize wellness. Carlos Martinez, Tapestry’s Sales and Move-in Advisor provides complimentary support to new residents assisting with floorplan creation, furniture measurements and day of moving assis ..read more

At Tapestry we enjoy treating our residents to culinary adventures – whether it’s daily specials, meals or snacks tied to special events, theme dinners, or private dinners for birthdays or other occasions. We regularly showcase the talents of our chefs, kitchen employees and servers to a small group of guests who have expressed interest in joining a Tapestry community. The elegantly decorated private dining room at Tapestry at Arbutus Walk evokes an English garden theme with lavender and white splashes of colour, ivy, crystals, fresh tulips and napkins shaped as roses. Recently, an intimate gr ..read more

Imagine being three-years-old and watching your father walk-out your front door with a suitcase and a one-way ticket to who knows where. As he steps outside, you shout for him to come back as your younger brother cries. Your mother sits in shock as she observes the unfolding scene and wonders how she will ever make ends meet with two young boys now left fatherless. More than 90 years after his father’s departure from a rented home on a quiet street in an unassuming corner of Kitsilano, these vibrant images remain seared in the memory of Gerry, a resident of Tapestry at Arbutus Walk. Rain or s ..read more

At Tapestry, our holistic approach to wellness creates an environment where people can thrive and focus on staying healthy, active and engaged. We believe that by being active, and by having opportunity and easy access to things that can keep you physically and mentally fit, seniors can remain independent as Tapestry residents. We also know that as people age, their needs and abilities can change. While our communities are designed for independent living, when our residents need a little extra assistance, we are more than happy to provide that. In fact, we are licensed at both of our Vancouver ..read more

Diane picture in her beautiful 10th floor suite at Tapestry at Victoria Harbour. When Diane’s beloved treasures were carefully packed in boxes and loaded onto a moving truck, she choked back tears as they drove away from her beloved ocean-front home. “It was difficult to leave the beautiful place that I loved so much and had spent many years living in,” says Diane. “But I wanted to be the one to make the decision and to move on my own terms. Tapestry at Victoria Harbour is the perfect community for me.” Diane had seen several friends avoid a decision to move even though there were many reasons ..read more

Residents smash $20,000 fundraising goal to support of BC Cancer On March 22, Tapestry at Victoria Harbour formally kicked-off its fundraising campaign to support the new BC Cancer – Victoria Integrated Care and Research Pavilion at a special “Hearts for Giving” event. While the community expected to make an excellent start to its fundraising campaign, they “smashed” through their initial $20,000 goal, raising more than $24,000 as residents, employees, friends, family members, neighbours and BC Cancer representatives celebrated the wonderful achievement. “It’s incredibly humbling to see the re ..read more

Life is all about creating precious memories connected to the people we love. At Tapestry, we see this firsthand every day and we appreciate how important it is for people to bring their treasured items with them when they move in to one of our communities. Recently, a group of residents at Tapestry at Arbutus Walk connected to share some of their cherished personal belongings and memories at a unique “Forget Me Nots” event. Emily is proudly of Ukrainian descent and is active in fundraising to support Ukraine. She is shown here wearing a traditional embroidered outfit. Suggested by Tish, who h ..read more

March 8, 2024 is International Women’s Day and that makes March a good month to celebrate some of the amazing and inspiring women who live in our Tapestry communities. One of the many wonderful things about living at Tapestry is the diversity of our communities, filled with people who have lived fascinating lives including all manner of backgrounds, careers and achievements. When you live at Tapestry, it’s easy to make friends and acquaintances who share similar interests or who can perhaps introduce you to something new! Let’s meet some of the incredibly interesting women of Tapestry. When sh ..read more

When Juanita moved into Tapestry at Arbutus Walk in May of 2023 she knew that meant downsizing her space, and wasn’t sure if she would be able to continue entertaining the way she was used to. “We’ve got a fairly big family,” says Juanita, “For all my married life I hosted Christmas and New Year’s and all the big family get togethers. Over time, my son and daughter-in-law started hosting Christmas so I took on New Year’s Day, which I have done for probably the last 10 years,” she adds. Juanita and her family enjoy a New Years Day group dining experience at Tapestry at Arbutus Walk. Thanks to t ..read more

A group of residents at Tapestry at Victoria Harbour raised just over $3,100 for the Victoria Hospice last fall, thanks to the motivation and effort of a few key people and support from the broader Tapestry community. Residents at Tapestry at Victoria Harbour that raised just over $3,100 for the Victoria Hospice last fall. The main organizer of the event was Don Ross, a former Tapestry resident who had a very personal connection to the hospice as his wife spent her last days there. Sadly, Don himself passed away later in the fall of 2023, which was a big loss to the Tapestry community. “His he ..read more