The older we get the more important it is for us to stay connected with the ones we love.
I'm close to my siblings and miss them always as they all live in Ontario. I was born and raised in Toronto and moved to Victoria with Tom in 1987. We try to go home and see family a couple of times a year.
I have three sisters and one brother. The order of the siblings goes as follows: Janet, Denise, Allan, Barbara and then me, Rosemarie.
As for Tom he is the second oldest. He has one sister and two brothers. The oldest is his brother Jim and he lives in Mississauga, Ontario (a suburb of the Greater Toronto area). His sister Jane, she is younger than Tom, lives in Toronto. And Tom's youngest brother, Robert, lives in China with his wife and family.
Join us on Saturday April 7 & Sunday, April 8 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at 4128 San Clemente Place.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to purchase a perfect family home in a prime Gordon Head location.
Benefit from an in-law suite, without sacrificing the floor space and privacy that a large family requires. Excellent income potential as an investment property.
A perfect family home, situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, in a prime Gordon Head location. Benefit from an in-law suite, without sacrificing the floor space and privacy that a large family requires.
Excellent income potential as an investment property. A great home for entertaining: the modernized kitchen w/ skylight and vaulted ceilings leads to over 600 sqft of private wrap around deck space.
Cozy family room bathed in natural light. Master bedroom with 2 pcs ensuite, and two additional bedrooms upstairs. Flexible downstairs layout can accommodate a variety of options. Beautifully landscaped and screened, there is incredible long term value in this large lot located 4 minutes from the University of Victoria.
Our assistant Genia shared with us a fun Easter tradition that she celebrated growing up in Russia. Instead of an 'Easter Egg Hunt', Russians celebrate with an 'Easter Egg Battle'.
First, the eggs are boiled and decorated: you can use stickers or edible food colouring or even make your own paints using fresh produce like beets, strawberries, etc. (the eggs will be eaten later on, so make sure to use safe materials).
Once your eggs are boiled and decorated it's time to have some fun. You and your Easter opponent select a 'champion' egg and once picked, you each bang their tops together and the first egg that cracks loses and needs to be eaten by the loser right away. The winning egg goes against the next opponent until the ultimate egg champion is chosen!
Warning, be ready to eat a lot of eggs. Depending on your luck eggs might end up being your breakfast, lunch and dinner, unless you stop playing. It's a fun family tradition and a healthy alternative to chocolate.
If you have family or friends who might be interested in this tradition as well you can bring your family's final champion egg against your friend's family egg and fight for the title of the ultimate egg champion.
P.S. The colourful cakes on the pictures are called Kulich. Kulich is a traditional Easter bread baked and eaten on Easter holidays. And yes, they taste as good as they look! :)
Had a great time at Westshore Women's Business Network Workshop with Steve Dotto. It was fun to see everyone and network today. Today’s speaker, Steve, was fantastic and very dynamic. He talked about the value of vlogging and videos in this quickly changing digital age.
Steve Dotto is Canada's most respected geek. For over 15 years, as host and executive producer of Dotto Tech, a nationally syndicated TV show, Steve entertained and educated millions of Canadians on all aspects of technology.
What a great event and great women!
We were also able to raise money for Victoria Soroptimists at today’s event! I’m very proud to be a part of such a great group of people
As an entrepreneur, a wife, and a mother of three beautiful and successful daughters who make me proud everyday I understand the challenges we woman overcome everyday. I hope to build a better world for the women of today and the women of tomorrow.
Let's support and strengthen each other. There are many struggles that still exist, but today is the day to recognize how far we women have come. The fight that started a long time ago continues to even today. There are still issues and injustice in this world, but it's nothing us women can deal with.
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Rosemarie Colterman
Every time I go to Vancouver I like to go to Bosa, this Italian deli and grocery store.
This time, my daughter Nicolia told me they moved back to Victoria St. and had built a larger store. We ventured over there and WOW, I saw this massive Italian grocery store with all the yumminess in the world.
As a half Italian, raised knowing how good Italian food is and being a foodie myself I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. All these great foods in one store and the prices were so good too! I bought a bag of items that would have cost me around $45 to $50, but I only paid $27.00
Posted on February 21, 2018 by Rosemarie Colterman
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, February 24th, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
362-6995 Nordin Road
Join us on Saturday, February 24 from 2:00 - 4:00PM at 362-6995 Nordin Rd.
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to purchase into this luxurious oceanfront townhome community on Vancouver Island’s West Coast! The light filled end unit, (duplex style), is brilliantly designed! Age in place with drive up access to both levels! Upper boasts: Open floor plan with vista ocean views from deck off dining area; gas fireplace in lvg rm; gorgeous kitchen w/ upgraded Kitchen Aid appliances, double oven gas stove, exquisite wood cupboards & quartz counters; master bedroom w/ ensuite & walk in closet; stackable front end loading washer & dryer; and extra powder room. The lower level offers: an appealing open entrance way, two bedrooms, soaker tub bthrm; ample storage w/ under stair storage, extra walk in closet & a large double garage. Revel in the ocean side amenities that Heron View offers! Listen to the seals play while swimming and enjoying the pool & hot tub! Well equipped exercise room with infrared sauna, entertainment room, and tennis courts too! What else would you need?
Top floor south-facing private condo! Walk in and enjoy views of the trees, light pouring through the windows, a skylight and a cathedral ceiling in large bedroom, which gives the feeling of abundant space! There is a fully equipped kitchen with newer full size fridge, newer stove with accessible controls, custom made wood cabinet doors, & double sink. The suite also boasts a spacious living room, laminate flooring, extra storage room, closet organizers, and a 4 piece bathroom with a double seated walk-in shower. This 55+ Community/Strata offers a shared lounge/dining room, guest suite, 24 hour staffing / security, free laundry; activity room & First Alert response. The monthly strata & service fees provide for a daily, professionally cooked and served 4 course dinner, weekly housekeeping, 24 hour staffing, and all building amenities & maintenance. (Services are $340/mo. for singles & $555/mo for couples) Rose Bank Gardens is tucked into a quiet, beautifully landscaped urban oasis and is only a short walk to Nellie McClung Library, grocery stores, medical offices, and University Heights Mall.
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