Origin at Longwood

Origin at Longwood Origin at Longwood is Vancouver Island’s leading independent living, assisted living, and memory care

Centrally located, this community sits within a forested setting, with mountain views. Origin at Longwood is designed to promote an envigorating lifestyle with dedicated and attentive staff to maximize your choices for enjoyment, new friendships, engaging activities and care that will cater to your special way of life.

There’s something special about Halloween nights — the glow of pumpkins, the rustle of leaves, and the company of good f...
10/31/2025

There’s something special about Halloween nights — the glow of pumpkins, the rustle of leaves, and the company of good friends. 🍂🕸️

Here’s to a warm and wonderful evening wherever you are! 🧡

🎨✨ Join Us This Sunday! ✨🎨Come visit the wonderful crafters from Origin at Longwood as they showcase their beautiful cre...
10/25/2025

🎨✨ Join Us This Sunday! ✨🎨

Come visit the wonderful crafters from Origin at Longwood as they showcase their beautiful creations — all while helping raise money for the Salvation Army! ❤️

🗓 Sunday, October 26
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Nanaimo Golf Course Banquet Hall — 2800 Highland Blvd

Support local talent, find unique handmade gifts, and give back to a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

As our dining rooms fill with the aroma of turkey and pumpkin pie, our hearts are filled with appreciation for the wonde...
10/13/2025

As our dining rooms fill with the aroma of turkey and pumpkin pie, our hearts are filled with appreciation for the wonderful people who make our communities so special — our residents, families, and team members.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments. 🧡

🌟 October 1st is National Seniors Day 🌟We want to thank the seniors in our community for the lessons they share, the fri...
10/01/2025

🌟 October 1st is National Seniors Day 🌟

We want to thank the seniors in our community for the lessons they share, the friendships they build, and the joy they bring. Your strength and stories enrich our world in countless ways.

Today, we celebrate you! 🧡

Wearing orange is more than a symbol—it is a promise to remember the children who never came home and to stand with the ...
09/30/2025

Wearing orange is more than a symbol—it is a promise to remember the children who never came home and to stand with the families and Survivors who continue to heal. At Origin, we hold this truth close to our hearts as we join together in reflection and remembrance.

🍹Cheers to Happy Hour! 🍹One of our wonderful residents Gil, enjoying a refreshing fruity drink while sharing laughter an...
09/29/2025

🍹Cheers to Happy Hour! 🍹
One of our wonderful residents Gil, enjoying a refreshing fruity drink while sharing laughter and good company with friends. Moments like these remind us that happiness is best served with a smile, a splash of flavor, and a toast to community! 💕

🪵 Carving with Heart: The Creative Journey of Gary Smith 🕊️We’re thrilled to share the story of Gary Smith, a passionate...
09/26/2025

🪵 Carving with Heart: The Creative Journey of Gary Smith 🕊️

We’re thrilled to share the story of Gary Smith, a passionate wood carver whose retirement hobby has blossomed into something truly meaningful. After decades of shaping wood with care and intention, Gary now creates “comfort birds” and other carvings that are sold to support Hospice and the Nanaimo Regional Hospital Foundation. His work is a beautiful reminder that creativity knows no age.

Gary lives at Origin at Longwood, where the support and sense of community continue to fuel his artistic journey. He carves five days a week, letting the wood’s grain guide each creation. From a “road runner” tribute to his cherished dragon piece, his approach is both intuitive and deeply personal.

✨ From October 1 through late October, visit Origin at Longwood to see a special exhibit of these take-home carvings created by Gary and many other talented carvers. A portion (20% up to 100%) of each sale goes to the Nanaimo Regional Hospital Foundation – art with a cause.✨

👇 Read his full story and be inspired:
🔗 https://loom.ly/2nafx5E

Let’s celebrate creativity, community, and purpose together. 🌿

🎉🥇 We are so proud to celebrate our very own community resident Helen, who brought home 4 Gold Medals in the 50m, 100m, ...
09/26/2025

🎉🥇 We are so proud to celebrate our very own community resident Helen, who brought home 4 Gold Medals in the 50m, 100m, 400m, and 90yr+ relay, and a Silver in the 200m dash at the BC 55+ Senior Games! 🥇🎉

What an incredible achievement and such an inspiration to us all. Not only did we cheer on our amazing athlete, but we also had a blast being one of the sponsors of the Games this year—celebrating active living, community spirit, and the joy of staying young at heart. 💛

Congratulations to our champion and to everyone who participated—you’ve shown us all that age is just a number when it comes to fun, fitness, and friendship! 🌟👏

🌟🧹✨ Happy Housekeeping Week! ✨🧹🌟This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible members of our Housekeeping Team ...
09/12/2025

🌟🧹✨ Happy Housekeeping Week! ✨🧹🌟

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible members of our Housekeeping Team who keep our community sparkling clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. 💛 From fresh linens and tidy suites to spotless common spaces, their hard work and dedication make a world of difference in the lives of our residents. 🌼🏡

Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our amazing Housekeeping Team — you are truly the heart of our community! 💐👏

🎉🎂 A very special milestone to celebrate! 🎂🎉Today, our community members came together to honor a remarkable occasion — ...
09/11/2025

🎉🎂 A very special milestone to celebrate! 🎂🎉

Today, our community members came together to honor a remarkable occasion — the 90th birthday of our wonderful resident, Ernie!

With laughter and love, they celebrated nine incredible decades filled with memories, wisdom, and joy.

Please join us in wishing Ernie a very Happy 90th Birthday! May this year bring continued happiness, health, and countless moments of joy! ❤️

09/10/2025

We had a blast celebrating our amazing team at Origin at Longwood’s Summer Appreciation Party! Team members, their friends, and family came together for an unforgettable day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. 🌞🎉

👗✨ What a stylish day at our Seniors Fashion Show By KC's Boutique! Our Community Members: Carol, Grace, Beda, Verona, M...
09/08/2025

👗✨ What a stylish day at our Seniors Fashion Show By KC's Boutique!

Our Community Members: Carol, Grace, Beda, Verona, Marie, Mary, Marion & Barb lit up the runway with confidence, smiles, and plenty of flair, modeling the Fall 2025 collection, each model showcased their unique personality and charm!

It was wonderful to see the cheers, laughter, and applause filling our terrace — a true celebration of self-expression, beauty, and community spirit. 💖

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us and supported our fabulous models. What a reminder that style is timeless and confidence never goes out of fashion!

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6205 Oliver Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9T6T1

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