The Tsawwassen Wellness Centre has moved into a temporary location while it awaits construction of its permanent home.
The interim location, at 1333-56th St. (beside Starbucks), is needed while construction of the Tsawwassen Springs clubhouse is completed. Owner Linda Mallard said she has dreamed of being part of the Tsawwassen Springs development since the announcement seven years ago.
"I've been knocking on Ron Toigo's door since 2007. I've dreamed of having my studio in a beautiful, serene environment that is bright and spacious. Tsawwassen Springs is an environment that speaks to my clientele: healthy, active and a place to belong.
Moving a business twice in a year is a big undertaking, but Mallard said the teams at Shato Holdings and Tsawwassen Springs have shown a commitment to her business by providing the temporary location.
"We are already a team.
They are as committed to my business and clients as I am to theirs."
The Tsawwassen Wellness Centre's fall session begins Sept. 2. For more information, call 604-943-8823 or visit www.twconline.ca.
This year's Pirate Pak Day at White Spot raised a record amount of money.
The restaurant chain donated $2 from each kids and adult Pirate Pak sold to Zajac Ranch for Children, which provides kids and young adults with life-threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities an extraordinary summer camp experience.
Since 2008, White Spot has raised $268,386 in support of Zajac Ranch, sending hundreds of kids and adults with special needs to camp. This year the restaurant sold a record-breaking 39,350 Pirate Paks and raised $78,786, which will help sponsor more than 50 campers.
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MM Meat Shops in once again encouraging Canadians to bring back the lost art of dinner with its 10th annual National Family Dinner Night festivities Sept. 18.
A recent survey conducted by MM shows that only 30 per cent of families sit down for dinner together every night, a decrease of 47 per cent from last year's findings. The survey also found that 20 per cent of families eat dinner together only two nights a week or less, with five per cent never eating dinner as a family.
On Sept. 18, MM Meat Shops is inviting all Canadians to focus on family for one sit-down meal. Participants could win one of three $100 MM Meat Shops gift cards. Just share what you plan to cook at www.mmmeatshops.com.
