We were pleased to celebrate National Housing Day at Apple Valley on November 25, 2011. This event was sponsored by CMHC. It featured "Made in Canada" affordable housing solutions.  Pictured here are the featured guests for this event. Thanks to all those that worked together to make this a successful event.

L-R Tom Siems (CMHC), Gregory Playford, Shelley Cook, Cherie Enns, Luke Stack, Charles MacArthur (CMHC)

Apple Valley Senior's Housing was awarded the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board's Community Senior's Housing Award at a Gala dinner at the Eldorado Hotel on October 27, 2011. Luke Stack, Executive Director, on behalf of the Board of Directors,  recognized the many partners that made this project a success: The Federal Government of Canada, The Provincial Government of BC, The City of Kelowna, CMHC, BC Housing, New Town Architecture and Scuka Construction and the Ziglar family of Kelowna. Thanks to all that contributed to this award winning project. 

Oct 14, 2011

L-R: President Lorne Gerber; MLA Norm Letnick; MP Ron Cannan; Philanthropist Helen Ziglar

Front: Tenant Representative Debra Stanich; Mayor Sharon Shepherd

Government representatives gathered today to celebrate the Grand Opening of Apple Valley. This new 72 unit seniors housing facility is now offically open. The project also features the unique Ziglar Recreation and Senior Support Centre.

MP Ron Cannan said "I was pleased to participate in the ground breaking ceremony and I am pleased to be back to celebrate this important milestone for the Society of Hope."

This project was "15 years in the making" said President Lorne Gerber. "Partners include the Federal Government of Canada, the Provincial Government of BC, The Ziglar Family, the City of Kelowna, BC Housing, CMHC  and the Society of Hope. Together this partnership, through hard work and perseverance,  has produced some beautiful new affordable rental housing for seniors."

Phase I of this project is now open and plans are underway to add Phase II when a financing plan can be arranged.

 

Cedar Court is being renovated to provide energy efficiency and comfort. All 30 units are receiving new plumbing and lighting fixtures. Each unit is being fitted with new energy efficient windows as well. The work is being managed and coordinated by Ameresco. The work will take approximately two months to complete.

The Apple Valley Project across from Orchard Park is now full.

There is nothing like this in Kelowna.  It is a unique and new form of housing and supports for seniors aged 55 years and older.

The project offers one and two bedroom apartments for rent. Each apartment has its own kitchen and is a fully self contained.  The finishing throughout the building is - simply beautiful.

This project also offers an extensive Recreation and Social center for seniors. The Center is already built and included in Phase I.  The Recreation Center provides a Fireside Lounge and library; a multi-purpose room, a 6 lane bowling alley, meeting rooms and large community kitchen for social functions.

Apple Valley is a "blended" housing project: 36 of the units are subsidized to make them affordable; 36 units are rented at market rates.  (Please see the Frequently Asked Questions under Senior's Housing - Apple Valley for more details of how rent is calculated.)

Funding partners include the Federal Government of Canada; The Provincial Government of BC; the City of Kelowna and the Society of HOPE.

Base rental rates start as low as $450 per month go up to $960 per month for a large two bedroom apartment.

April 7, 2011 Update:

- All units are now rented.

- We thank all people that applied for housing and regret that some applicants could not be placed.

The Ziglar Recreation and Senior Support Center features a 6 lane bowling alley!  Yes, this a fully functional 5 pin bowling alley. Apple Valley Lanes is incorporated into Phase I of the Apple Valley project.

A primary goal of the Apple Valley project is to provide opportunities for seniors to be both physically and socially active. The Bowling Alley is central to this vision.

The furniture has arrived for the expansive "Fireside Lounge" in the Ziglar Recreation Center.  This beautiful room is open to the residents of Apple Valley April 1, 2011.  The room is ideal for reading, visiting and playing card games  - cribbage or Bridge anyone?

The fully equipped Kitchen resembles a "church hall." This space provides the opportunity for "pot lucks" and social gatherings.

The Construction is complete on the 10 new modular homes in Lake Country B.C.  and the new residents have now moved in. The new units have their own entrance and Address so the Society has decided to give the units their own name as well.

The project has been named "Pinewood Villas." We believe it captures the beautiful exterior architecture of these homes. This project is connected to  Cedar Court (next door) and will share the community centre and common properties.

Delays with Hydro hook-up pushed the occupancy date back to May 1, 2011 from the original target date of April 1, 2011 - but the wait was worth it for the 10 new residents.

These cute little "villas" are pre-constructed off-site. Exterior finishes include cedar siding and large wooden pillars. Once delivered, they are placed on cement foundations and then the permanent roof structures are added to complete the units.  Each "Villa"  is is 600 square feet in size. These are efficiently designed to make the most of the space.

This picture was taken April 21, 2011.

 

 

This picture shows the interior of the kitchen and common room area.

 

Typical shower unit in each suite. 

The Address has now been assigned to the project.

Units #1-10  10274 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, B.C. V4V 1T9

 

The Apple Valley project exterior siding is nearly completed. Following the apple theme, The exterior color selection for the project was based on the Macintosh Apple - Apple red with white pulp. This pictures shows the SW entrance to the building facing Benvoulin Court.  Scheduled completion is Feb 1, 2011.

L-R MP Ron Cannan; Mayor James Baker; Minister Rich Coleman; Minister Stockwell Day; MLA Norm Letnick; President Lorne Gerber and Resident Representative Taryn Edwards:

The Dignitaries were out in unity to celebrate the sod turning for the Cedar Court Expansion in Lake Country B.C. This $1.73 million Dollar expansion is funded  by a joint partnership between  the Federal Government of Canada and The Provincial Government of B.C.  Joining the partnership is the Society of Hope bringing $223,700.00 in land toward the project.

This is the first time the Society has used pre-manufactured modular homes. These 10 new homes will be added to the 30 existing homes on the property. The original homes on this property were built in 1981. Not to be left out, the existing homes will be getting an energy upgrade in the near future to ensure their longevity, efficiency and comfort for the residents. The project is scheduled to begin construction in September 2010 and complete by January 2011.

This is one of 32 housing projects announced across the Province that will be funded through "Canada's Economic Action Plan." There will be 400 new units of Senior's housing built in BC.

The Society of Hope Board and staff wish to recognize the dedication of BC Housing staff who worked diligently to bring this project to fruition.

Dignitaries and Society of Hope Board and Staff celebrate a great day for Senior's Housing!

 

Typical interior layout of the new modular housing units at Cedar Court: Units come equipped with accessible washrooms, great storage space and built in washer and dryer.

It is July 2010 and the Apple Valley building site is cooking. Outdoor temperature is 33 degrees and it is hot! The crews continue to make excellent progress. As of July 8, siding is beginning to appear on the building. The Drywall crews are working inside and much of the plumbing and electrical are now in place. The project remains on schedule. This picture shows the new siding on the eastern face of the building. 

The Society of Hope celebrated the grand Opening of the Gordon Drive project Sept 18, 2009. Many dignitaries attended including MLA Norm Letnick, President Lorne Gerber, Mayor Sharon Shepherd of the City of Kelowna and Teresa Eichler of the Real Estate Foundation of BC. There were many in attendance to celebrate this event. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this day a reality. The Society of Hope doubled its capacity to provide quality affordable housing to women and children in transition with the opening of this new building.