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Xeriscape at Cedar Manor

Society of Hope — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:11:37 +0100

The Society has undertaken a major repair and upgrade at Cedar Manor in Kelowna, B.C. The building parkade needed a new membrane installed. Much of the parkade was under a green lawn. To do the repair the lawn had to be removed. As a result of the repair, the Society took the opportunity to achieve a number of important objectives:

1. The parkade would receive a new water tight membrane completing important long-term maintenance objectives;

2. The Lawn area would be reduced by 8Read More...

Sense of community sets Apple Valley apart

Society of Hope — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:45:53 +0100

March 15th, 2012 Article taken from BC Housing's Web site - see www.BChousing.org

“No matter their age, everyone needs to feel useful and part of their community.” Those are the words of 56-year-old Debra, who has been living in a fully accessible apartment in Kelowna’s Apple Valley complex since May 2011.

Born with cerebral palsy, Debra has used a wheelchair since her thirties. She appreciates the features her home offers: a shower she can wheel intRead More...

National Housing Day

Society of Hope — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:29:39 +0100

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, ThRead More...

Apple Valley Grand Opening

Society of Hope — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:23:39 +0100

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 SenRead More...

Cedar Court Renovations Underway

Society of Hope — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:52:35 +0100

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.

Apple Valley April 2011 Update

Society of Hope — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:12:21 +0100

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 Read More...

New affordable housing complex ideal layout for seniors

Todd Avison — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0100

By Sharen Marteny - Kelowna Capital News

Published: January 14, 2011 11:00 PM

I had the recent privilege to tour the Society of Hope’s Apple Valley Senior’s Housing at Orchard Park complex, 2055 Benvoulin Crt.

It is an affordable rental housing complex for seniors 55 and older. The first residents will mRead More...

"Pinewood Villas" is now complete

Society of Hope — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:10:42 +0100

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 (nexRead More...

Apple Valley September 2010

Society of Hope — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 01:40:27 +0100

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.

Ministers and Mayor Turn the Sod for Cedar Court Expansion

Society of Hope — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:18:40 +0100

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 Read More...

Apple Valley Heats up

Society of Hope — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:39:12 +0100

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.

Grand Opening of the Gordon Drive Project

Society of Hope — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:55:28 +0100

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 celebrRead More...

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Administrator — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0100

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