About 1990, it was acknowledged that
the care operation at Xiwanis Lynn Manor
did not meet the expectations of long term
care. A more modern facility designed to
meet future needs was required and
Kiwanis Senior Citizens Homes Ltd.
began the search for a suitable location as
well as initiating an application for

community input. Discussion at
these meetings was driven by
seniors in the community and yy
was focused on the need for 4
space that could be used by
seniors for meetings and a
drop-in and keep-well centre.
Accordingly, an area of 63.5

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provincial government funding.

After several false starts, a four-acre
site was identified on the south side of
Mount Seymour Parkway, just west of
Berkley Road. Public hearings were held
and the site was rezoned for a multi-level
care facility. At about the same time, the
provincial government approved the
expenditure of money to secure the
property on a long-term lease and to
complete the project. The architectural
firm of Neale, Staniszkis, Doil, Adams
was retained to design the facility which
was finalized at a capacity of 192 beds.

On July 7, 1993 Kiwanis Senior
Citizens Homes Ltd. transferred the
responsibility fer the construction and
operation of the new facility to the newly-
formed North Vancouver Care Homes
Society, a registered non-profit
organization. The’ operating name of the
facility, “Kiwanis Parkway Place”, was a
result of a Kiwanis Club contest.

As part of the design process, several
public meetings were held to gain

square meters was
included in the design

for the purpose but, due

to government

restraint, it was

determined that the

space could be included

in the building cnly if

Kiwanis Senior Citizens

Homes Ltd. covered the

cost, estimated at

$115,000. The Board of

Directors accepted the

challenge and instructed the architects to
include the community space in the new
facility.

The structure will have three stories set
over one level of underground parking, of
steel and reinforced concrete construction.
The 192 beds will be primarily in single
rooms grouped in pods of 30 to 40 with
each pods having convenient dining and
activity areas associated with it. There
will be extensive garden areas outdoors
with recreational and administrative areas

KIWANIS PARKWAY PLACE —
LIST GF CONSULTANTS
Architect: Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams

inside.
Considerable effort has been put into
making the building non-institutional
both in appearance and functiu..

On January 25, 1996, the provincial
government completed the financing,

Kiwanis

1997.

the $25,000,000 needed

to make
Parkway Place a_ reality.

Completion is expected about the end of

Architects

Structural: Pomeroy Engineering Ltd.
Mechanical: Keen Engineering Co. Ltd.
Electrical: Robert Freundilch &

Associates

Quantity Surveyor: Arthur Pritchard

Consulting

Statistics from Kiwanis Intemational show that the
average Kiwanis club loses one member in five each
year. For example, in a club witn 47 members, an
average of eight members leave each year. Thus eight
new members must be recruited just for the club to
remain the same size.

Even more disturbing is what statistics say about the
eight new members for the club. Over the next two to
three years, six will leave the club through job
transfers, declining interest etc. Clubs must not only
recruit them but must keep them inv-ived and active.

Kiwanis Club offers its me:nbers an opportunity for
personal involvement in the leadership and
improvement of the community, the nation and the
world. A group of Kiwanians can achieve what
individuals could not do on their own.

Kiwanians belong to Kiwanis Clubs located around
the world. They attend regular mectings for fellowship

and inspiration arid they perform voluntary community
service through committees - normally outside of
working hours.

Kiwanis is a service organization. It does not
prescribe a way of life for others but it does act as a
forum for diverse ideas and promote high ideals among
its membership.

This year, the Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver is
embarking on a major membership building program.
The first element of this program is the development of
a list of prospective members comprised of quality
people in our community. Ciub members will nominate
individuals from within their spheres of activity.

Through group dynamics, the committee responsible
for membership building in the club will develop the list
of prospective recruits who will be men and women in
the community from many areas of commerce and
service, interested in lending their skills. expertise and

energy to enhance the faculty of life of our fellows
citizens.

if you would like to learn more about Kiwanis in
general and the Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver in
particular, especially how to become a member please
call any of the following:
Ron Doyle - Club President
Don Preston - Membership Building
Wally Mulligan

987-3717 wr
985-4247
$29-32.90