Grief can feel overwhelming. Remembering loved ones through celebrations can offer comfort and healing. Whether it’s lighting a candle or sharing stories with family in a personalized celebration, these small acts help keep their memories alive. Celebrations of Life provide a sense of connection, allowing us to process emotions while honouring their legacy. They remind us that love doesn’t end with loss. It transforms into cherished memories that bring peace. Taking time to remember helps navigate grief with meaning and resilience, ensuring that those we’ve lost continue to have a presence in our lives.
Meet the Realtor: Barbara Dias
Transitioning from a longtime family home is more than a move – it’s a significant life event. I specialize in guiding Victoria and Saanich seniors through this process with care, clarity, and compassion. We move at your pace with a customized plan that puts you in control. You don’t have to worry about the details – I bring a trusted network of organizers, movers, and legal experts to handle the heavy lifting. Through strategic preparation and local expertise, I ensure you maximize your home’s value while enjoying a seamless transition. Let’s create a clear path to your next chapter, together.
Free Entry for Seniors
Monkey C Interactive’s Artcade is celebrating its second anniversary in downtown Victoria by offering free entry for seniors on Thursday, February 26 and Thursday, March 26, from 2pm–10pm, at 706 Fort Street (between Douglas and Blanshard). Seniors aged 60+ are welcome to self-identify at the door—no ID required. Free Thursdays are made possible through the City of Victoria’s OUR DWTN Storefront Activation Program. The Artcade is a five-star interactive art experience featuring playful, hands-on musical sculptures by local artists and musicians. It has been featured on CBC All Points West, CHEK News, and The Upside. Come press our buttons!
Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage
“Wouldn’t it be nice if you had the money to do more of the things you want to do? A Reverse Mortgage is a simple and sensible way to unlock the value in your home and turn it into cash to help you enjoy life on your terms. Benefits include: *You receive the money tax-free. *No regular mortgage payments are required while you or your spouse live in your home. *You maintain ownership and control of your home. *When you sell, you keep all the equity remaining in your home. Contact me to find out more.
Walk with Purpose. Walk for Change.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, join Pacific Centre Family Services Association (PCFSA) for the Coldest Night of the Year – a nationwide movement of compassion for those who are hungry, hurting, and homeless. For the 7th year, we’ll gather at the Victoria Westshore location in Langford to walk together, raise awareness, and fund life-changing programs. Every step helps PCFSA deliver low-barrier, trauma-informed care through Counselling and Community Health Centre services, bridging gaps in healthcare, mental health, and housing supports. Sign up or donate today on our website.
Fall Back in Love with Your Home
February is all about love — and that includes loving where you live. Take a moment to appreciate your
home and give it a little extra care. Freshly cleaned floors, sparkling bathrooms, and dust-free corners
can make every room feel more comfortable and inviting. It’s amazing how a thorough clean can renew
your space and lift your spirits. Treat yourself and your home this month — TCB Cleaning Services will handle the work so you can simply enjoy the comfort of a well-cared-for space.
February Trivia
.1. Q. What percentage of Canadian adults meet the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity each week: 5%, 20% or 35%?
.2. Q. What is one of the biggest risk factors for a heart attack in North America: smoking, drinking or stress?
Trivia Answers
1. A. Only 5%. Time to get moving!. 2. Stress.
Words to Live By
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy; then you should sit and meditate for an hour.” Zen Proverb
Start the New Year with Better Hearing
January is the perfect time to focus on wellness, starting with your hearing. Clear, confident communication supports your relationships, boosts independence, and enhances overall quality of life. If you’ve noticed muffled conversations, increased volume on the TV, or difficulty hearing in noisy places, it may be time for a hearing checkup. Beltone Hearing offers comprehensive hearing assessments, advanced hearing technology, and personalized support to help you hear your best in 2025. Prioritizing your hearing now can prevent further decline and keep you connected to the moments that matter most. Step into the new year with clarity and confidence.
New Year New You – Heart Wall Removal
It’s time to let the baggage go. When emotional pain becomes overwhelming, our bodies create an energetic barrier or heart wall for protection. It can block you from fully giving and receiving love, leaving you feeling heavy, disconnected and burdened. By releasing trapped emotions and trauma, we are able to have a greater sense of clarity, improve relationships, build lasting connections and transform our lives by strengthening our physical and mental health. Releasing emotional walls will free you to experience greater health, deeper love, true abundance and a sense of purpose. Save $50 off a Heart Wall Removal Package with code Heart 50.


