– by Linda Hunter –
SERVICES – Reflections and New Directions
Returning home to Sidney, Ron Gibson has taken on the role of General Manager at Amica at Beechwood Village. With Amica for six years (previously at Douglas House in Victoria), Ron is proud to offer a friendly, relaxed retirement community with expertly trained staff, committed to helping maintain independence. Amenities include 24-hour staff, an all-day bistro, full service meals and private dining room, activities shuttle bus, housekeeping and landscaped gardens along with a private courtyard and green house. Phone 250-655-0849 for a tour and complimentary lunch. www.amica.ca/beechwood.
The doors and windows are open at PacificView Windows & Doors in Sidney. Rick, Blair and Jerome sell and install local, Canadian, American and European windows and doors, custom doors and entrances, glass railing systems, and patio covers and sunrooms. Committed to honesty, quality and value, they offer high-level personal service at theirThird Street location, which is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and by appointment anytime. Call Rick Slauenwhite at 778-351-0202 to find out more. www.pvwd.ca.
After 17 years as part of the Saanichton community, Gartley Station has closed its doors. With sincere sadness, Dave Gartley has said goodbye to his loyal and respected customers. As he turns his attention to family-related matters, he extends his thanks for the patronage and kind words of support the local community has sent his way. Dave recommends that customers join Jen and Dan from the Station, in moving to Peninsula U-Brew Winery where he knows that Maureen and Stan will take good care of you and your wine. www.peninsulaubrewwinery.com.
RETAIL – Opening Doors and Moving Stores
Marmalade Tart Boutique is moving once again, this time into a larger space in downtown Sidney. Since 2009, Geraldene Coates and her team have been offering up ladies’ retail and accessories, and now shoes and online sales in their new bright and beautiful location near the foot of Beacon Avenue. Open seven days a week, customers can still expect to find the same great knowledge, honest advice and fun and energetic attitude within the new walls, at #103 – 2506 Beacon. Find out more at www.marmaladetart.ca or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/marmaladetart.
Sidney’s own Cameron Rose is often on the edge of what’s new in fun and gifts, and now they will be closer to the water’s edge, moving further down Beacon Avenue later his month. Staying true to their roots, Suzanne and Kristin Rose will continue to offer up jewelry, purses, great gifts and hilarious greeting cards along with their very popular line of retro dresses. Open seven days a week, you can visit them at www.cameronrose.ca or at #102 – 2506 Beacon Avenue, Sidney.
Drifting toward shore, Vikki Ferrie, a resident of Piers Island, is passionate about creating unique hand-crafted mirrors, lamps, art and design accessories out of driftwood. Each piece is a labour of love, truly local and eco friendly! Driftwood Creations is online at www.driftwoodcreations.ca and Vikki’s work is also available at many of the local arts and crafts markets and at Salt Spring Island’s Wednesday market.
DINING – Feeling Fulfilled
Carrying some sadness along with gratitude and 18 years of memories, Kostas and Dafni Zobolas, owners of Sidney’s popular Pier One Restaurant, have sailed off into the sunset. Actually they flew off, to Greece for a well-deserved holiday and family wedding, having recently sold their Beacon Avenue restaurant and retired. Sidney is home, so you will continue to see them around town, enjoying some much-deserved leisure time.
