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Seniors campuses change hands
Three Kelowna campuses of care were recently acquired
by Baptist Housing Enhanced Living Communities, which is associated with
the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in B.C. and Yukon. With the
acquisitions, the non-profit organization has a vision for serving 2,000
residents by 2012, according to Baptist Housing CEO Howard Johnson.
The three properties involved are The Village at Smith
Creek (formerly Westside Care Centre); The Village at Mill Creek (formerly
the Joseph Benjamin Residence and Still Waters Private Hospital); and Sun
Pointe Village in Rutland.
They are part of the Kornell family-owned business,
which has been serving the Okanagan Valley for more than 40 years, starting
with the vision of Adele Kornell in the early 1960s.
“We consider Baptist Housing to be the ideal
steward of the commitment to resident care and service our family has
created here,” said previous owner Tim Kornell. “Our residents,
team members and the reputation of these three communities are in good
hands.”
The purpose of Baptist Housing is to care for the
physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of seniors who make
their home in one of the housing communities – ranging from rental
apartments and independent living with support services to assisted living
and licensed complex care. 604.940.1960, ext 108.
Creator’s Arts
Creator’s Arts Centre, a Christ-based non-profit
society, is one of the links displayed on the Kelowna Evangelical
Ministerial Association (KEMA) website.
Founded in 1994, it began because people in the
Christian community wanted dance training in a Christian environment.
Christian teachers also wanted a place to teach dance with freedom to
express their heart of worship.
The teachers and directors started setting up programs
that would develop a high level of training while allowing students to
explore freedom of expression, creativity and worship in a safe and
encouraging environment.
In the first year, two 10-week sessions were offered;
and as time progressed, it was clear students wanted a longer, more
expanded program. Since then, an eight-month program has developed for
those students wanting more in-depth, intense training.
Short term, four to 10-week sessions are also offered
for those who just want to try something new. Workshops with guest teachers
have also given students opportunity to expand their training. Contact:
www.creatorsarts.com.
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Exploring Christianity
Beginning February 15, Vernon’s Emmanuel
Fellowship Baptist Church will be introducing a 12-week course titled
Christianity Explored (CE).
In some ways similar to the popular Alpha Course, CE
is an informal course for people who’d like to investigate
Christianity, or just brush up on the basics.
It explores who Jesus was, what his aims were, and what
it means to follow him. The course involves small groups that often enjoy a
meal together, followed by a video presentation and a discussion. CE
differs from Alpha as it covers the gospel of Mark, and was developed by
Rico Tice and Barry Cooper at All Souls Church, in London, England.
Emmanuel’s pastor Robert Murdock would be
delighted to receive enquires about CE at 250.545.5941.
Quilts at Grace
Grace Bible Church in Vernon is offering people with no
quilting experience the opportunity to quilt for the needy.
There is a one-day session January 5, 9 am to 4 pm.
Both men and women are welcome to come and prepare fabric and recycled
Fortrel clothing to be made into squares.
Also needed are people to cut squares, sew squares
together, iron fabric and completed tops, sew the tops to the backings
and people to tie the completed quilts. Bring your scissors and a bag
lunch. Contact: www.gbcvernon.ca.
– Lloyd Mackey
January 2009
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