Seaside Magazine Bird

New & Noteworthy

by Lara Gladych – 

RETAIL

For Furry Friends
New to the Peninsula, but not to pet care, Christine Leman and Vincent Denis are pleased to be opening Four Paws Pet Grocery & Boutique in the Mariner Mall. Opening in July with a carefully curated selection of food, toys and apparel for discerning pet parents, they invite you and your fur-kids to visit Sidney’s “Specialists in Spoiling.” www.barkmeowlove.ca.

Celebrating
Christina Georgeadis is celebrating her first anniversary as the owner of Waterlily Shoes, in Sidney! This past year has been very exciting, and she looks forward to continuing to make the store a fabulous place for ladies to shop. She’s always adding new brands and updating the selection, offering a unique shopping experience. Congratulations, Christina!

French Flair
Rose Albrecht and Sandi Kalmar have opened The Chair Lair, a treasure trove of previously loved French-style furniture and home décor. They specialize in romantic pieces with a touch of whimsy … think ornate, girly, sparkly and antique. They redo, reupholster, refinish and repaint to give new life to beautiful pieces. Window coverings and luxe fabric are also available, and coming soon is a line of furniture paint. #206 – 2405 Beacon, in Sidney, right beside Norma Jean’s Closet.

BEAUTY

Lovely Lashes
Le Petit Lapin Boutique, owned by Murrae Wilson, is now open in Sidney at #105 – 2360 Beacon Avenue. Murrae specializes in eyelash extensions, but along with her staff also offers full body waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, and makeup application. You’ll also find a selection of beauty products and trendy jewelry and accessories. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
www.lepetitlapinboutique.com.

BUSINESS

Money Talks
Deborah Reid, a financial advisor with Raymond James, invites you to join her the first Wednesday of every month for her informational discussions, “Master Your Money – Invest in Yourself.” Deborah offers a fresh approach to helping people understand the complex world of investing, and hosts a relaxed, interactive conversation on a different topic each month. RSVPs are preferred, however drop-ins are welcome. 10:30 a.m., Lebbetter Boardroom at the Mary Winspear Centre.
www.raymondjames.ca/deborahreid/.

Everyone Welcome
The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation is hosting an open house at its new Sidney office on Wednesday, August 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, so stop in and enjoy a refreshment. 9710 Third Street.

Senior Care
Due to the ongoing expansion of Sidney SeniorCare, they have decided to centralize all of their offices to the head office location in Sidney. This move allows for greater and more efficient communication between their regional offices, therefore continuing to improve the quality of service for clientele. Phone numbers will remain the same, and as of August 1 the new address will be #201 – 2400 Bevan Avenue, Sidney.

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