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Serving up pies to seniors

Bria Communities seniors living residences in Tsawwassen will give away 150 pies to South Delta seniors
Chef Matt Baryluk
Chef Matthew Baryluk of The Waterford is baking a Honey and Pear Spiced Crumble pie featuring Southlands honey and a candied bacon garnish.

Celebrating National Seniors Day by giving away pies is a tradition for The Waterford & The Wexford Seniors Communities in Tsawwassen. This year they’re doubling down with two different pies at two different events. 

“When we first created the drive-thru pie give-away in 2020, we were mid-pandemic,” said Waterford general manager Matthew Jackson. “Seniors were isolated, and everyone was feeling pretty low. We decided to honour National Seniors Day by giving away free pies in a safe and celebratory way.”

Last year, at The Wexford the executive chefs from both communities gave away 100 Autumn Crumble pies in one hour to seniors who drove through The Wexford parking lot. This year, with most older adults vaccinated and most restrictions lifted, each chef is hosting a drive-thru at their residence and featuring their own pie recipe.

Chef Matthew Baryluk of The Waterford is baking a Honey and Pear Spiced Crumble pie featuring Southlands honey and a candied bacon garnish. Chef Sean McCarthy of The Wexford is serving a mouthwatering Peach and Pecan Crumble Pie. Each eight-inch pie comes boxed and ready to eat and includes the recipe for bakers who want to attempt to re-create it. 

National Seniors Day in Canada is Oct. 1, coinciding with the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons. The day celebrates and appreciates seniors’ contributions to our homes and communities. Immediately following is Active Aging Week. An initiative that encourages adults over 50 to take advantage of all life has to offer. The goal of this week is to promote wellness initiatives and to get bodies up and moving.

The events take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

The drive-thru at The Waterford (1345 56 St.) will be open from 10 to 11 a.m. or until they run out of pie. At The Wexford (1737 56 St.), the drive-thru will be open from 2 to 3 p.m. or until they run out of pie. Staff will be on-site to direct traffic and ensure business entrances remain clear.