Community News
Fuss-Free Holiday Celebrations

The arrival of the holiday season means a ton of celebrating with friends and loved ones, but what if you’re not feeling up to prepping, cooking, and cleaning this year? La Baia Restaurant offers the perfect venue to host your seasonal family gatherings, private holiday parties, or corporate events, with seating capacity for 72 guests. Experience a whole new way to celebrate with local award-winning Italian cuisine, turnkey service, easy planning, and incredible wine pairing. Chef Jose will help create the perfect menu for your group. Check out LaBaiaRestaurant.ca for daily updates.

The Gift of Wellness

Instead of gifting more material things this holiday season, why not give the gift of healing and wellness? A gift card for SALT Wellness Centre makes the perfect gift for your family, friends, and co-workers. A unique, alternative healing centre featuring Flotation therapy and British Columbia’s first dry SALT therapy bed. Offering both wet and dry SALT therapy, SALT has two sensory reduction float tanks, a float therapy room, a dry salt bed and dry salt room, an infrared sauna, an ionic detox foot bath, counselling and somatic trauma therapy, as well as both relaxation massage and Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) services. Take advantage of our first time and package discounts we offer. Have extended health benefits? We offer direct billing for RMT services!

A Gift They Really Want

This holiday season, why not give the gift everyone on your list will love? A gift card for a wellness experience at Beta Wellness Centre! Let them choose from an affordable line of wellness and beauty products for all skin types and concerns, with brands like MOORSPA® Skin Care, iS CLINICAL Skin Care, Glacée and ISSEIMI Luxury Natural Skin Care. They can also select from a range of services such as Aerolase® for skin concerns and hair removal; facial rejuvenation with JetPRO Facials, ScarletRF Microneedling, and CGF; as well as hair rejuvenation, nail fungus care, manicure/pedicure, and waxing services.

Your Year in Review

Is there something you wish you could have done this year and didn’t? Join the pickle ball club? Take a hike or ride your bike? What stopped you? A painful body part, a weakness, a belief that you are too old? All of this can be improved with the right physiotherapy program and a physiotherapist who will hear your story, listen to your goals, and coach you towards your dream. Nothing feels as good as feeling strong and capable in your body. Make a wish and let your physiotherapist help you create your action plan for 2023.

November Events

Fit 55+ Online Fitness Class– November 4, 11, 18, 25
Virtual Caregiver Support Group – November 9 & 23 from 1:30 – 3 PM
Tuesday In-Person Caregiver Support Group – November 9 & 23 from 12:30 – 2 PM
Thursday In-Person Caregiver Support Group – November 1, 15, 29 from 12:30 – 2 PM
Please Visit Online to see any upcoming events at [brellasociety.ca/online-events]

Start Changing Lives Now

We are meeting a need in the community, and we can’t do it without you. Please give generously and make a difference in the quality of life for our seniors. Your donation will go a long way to continue providing just the right programs and services and help people reconnect with the community in a safe way. Every $100 donated provides an hour of services to three older adults and caregivers.
Ways to donate:
Online: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/36058/donation
Mail: 15008 26 Ave. Surrey, B.C. V4P 3H5
By Phone: 604-531-2502 Ext. 209

Better at Home Services

Better at Home supports seniors by meeting their non-medical needs. By providing assistance with these simple, day-to-day tasks, Better at Home assures seniors continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. Services vary from community to community but may include the following:
• Friendly Visiting
• Transportation
• Light Housekeeping
• Grocery Shopping
To find out more about the services, please contact Elizabeth at 604-536-9348.

Fresh and Lively

Our Meal Programs across Surrey and White Rock offer older adults community lunches where they can enjoy a hot nutritious meal in a group setting. The Meal Program provides the opportunity for seniors to meet new friends and to engage in socialization. Over 3,000 meals served each year and countless friendships made. Come join us for some great food, excellent entertainment, and an opportunity to meet new people! If you would like to learn more about our Community Lunches or would like to register, contact 604-531-9400 x. 201 or Email: Elizabeth Sundvall [email protected]

Social Prescribing

Social prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people to a Seniors Community Connector. Seniors Community Connectors give people time, focusing on ‘what matters to me’ and taking a holistic approach to people’s health and wellbeing. They connect people to community resources and services for practical and emotional support. Your Community Connector will work with you to develop wellness goals and will provide ongoing support that meets your individual needs and enables you to achieve your goals. Your Community Connector can support you to gain information, advice, guidance, support, as well as assisting you to access a range of services that meet your needs. For more information, contact our Seniors Community Connector, Janice, at [email protected] or call 604-531-9400 ext. 204.

Join Today!

Brella Society allows individuals to stay engaged in the community even if it is from the comfort of their own home. We offer programs that stimulate individual’s cognition, provide emotional support, food security and have them engaged in physical activities. Our priority is the well-being of the seniors in our community; therefore, we take initiative in advocating for them and assisting them in navigating support.

In Your Community

For 38 years, La Baia Italian Restaurant has a popular place for lovers of Italian cuisine. Accomplished Italian-born executive Head Chef, Jose Alberto Mata Alfonzo, has created a NEW Winter Dinner Menu and a NEW Classic Italian Style Brunch Menu – with inspired creations from Northern Italy and delicious in-house fresh pasta, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. La Baia offers weekly specials, an amazing English High Tea, promotional events, and custom menus for your special occasions. Check out LaBaiaRestaurant.ca for daily updates. Call to reserve a table today (604) 531-6261 or order online and they deliver!