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NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Jewish Home for the Aged of BC(operating as Louis Brier Home & Hospital) NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday, June 5, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGED OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (operating as Louis Brier Home & Hospital) will be held as follows:

Director of Care – May 13, 2025
Pam Kooner, Director of Care, has formally submitted her resignation from her position as Director of Care effective June 6, 2025. Pam’s last day worked will be May 20, 2025. We are excited to announce the promotion of Danie Cox from Clinical Educator to Director of Care. Prior to joining us, she focused the majority

Major Incidents During the Lapu-Lapu Festival
Dear Louis Brier Home & Hospital and Weinberg Residence Residents, Families, and Dedicated Staff, In light of the tragic events that unfolded during the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 26, on behalf of the leadership team, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the impact this may be having on all of you

Resident Choir Concert
To our families and loved ones, March is Music Therapy Awareness month! To celebrate, I am inviting you to join us for a Spring Concert featuring Louis Brier’s very own Resident Choir! The residents will perform a selection of well-loved tunes to welcome the arrival of Spring. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, March 16th

Office of the Seniors Advocate – Access to Long-Term Care Caregiver Survey
The Office of the Seniors Advocate wants to hear from family caregivers about their experiences helping a loved one access publicly-funded long-term care. Take the anonymous online survey if your family member: is currently waitlisted for publicly-funded B.C. long-term care OR was previously waitlisted and accessed a long-term care bed within the last year. OPEN

Thank you VCC – Vancouver Community College!
Vancouver Community College’s Licensed Practical Nurse students and their instructor, Esperanza, presented a small token of appreciation to our CEO, Dr. David Keselman on their last day. Thank you, VCC, for your partnership in supporting the growth and development of future healthcare professionals!

Multi-Sensory Room Drop-In for Family and Friends
Dear Families and Friends, We will be hosting another drop-in session for family and friends to experience the wonders of the multi-sensory room on Thursday, January 30 from 1-3pm. Last month, we’ve started conducting sensory profile assessments with the residents and are currently working through the second-floor units. So far, we’ve received great feedback! The sensory

Happy 2025!
Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, It is hard to believe that another year has flown by and a new chapter has begun. Can you imagine? It feels like just yesterday Prince was singing “1999” (https://youtu.be/rblt2EtFfC4?si=ESKuHokXPc6dHpct). True to our organizational culture, we have continued to achieve remarkable milestones and reach new heights this year—all made possible by

Wishing You A Happy Hanukah!
Dear Residents, Families, and Friends, Sending you warm wishes during Hanukkah, a time of light and miracles. May this season bring happiness and peace to all. From the Louis Brier Home & Hospital Team

Chanukah Events at Louis Brier
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with us! Everyone is welcome to join our Chanukah events at the Brier. Let’s come together for joy, tradition, and community. See you there!

Gerry App
Dear families, residents and friends, After robust testing and product enhancement, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Louis Brier Home & Hospital, bringing to you the innovative Gerry App. At Gerry, we understand the importance of maintaining meaningful relationships with your loved ones and we are committed to providing the tools to help

80’s Extravaganza Ticket Sales EXTENDED to Thursday! + Reserve Your Table Today!
Great News! Ticket Sales for the 80’s Extravaganza have been extended to Thursday! The Italian Cultural Centre has given us until Friday morning to submit our final numbers so you can still purchase a ticket until Thursday, November 14, 2024. To date we have sold nearly 200 tickets!!! Purchase your ticket(s) online or through members