Villa Cathay Care Home

01/24/2026

Because of our donors, residents at Villa Cathay continue to receive care that helps them relax, reduce discomfort, and support overall well-being.

In January, our Wellness Program resumed with the return of Traditional Chinese Medicine services, provided three days a week through our partnership with the Faculty of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Gao, Dr. Wilson Wu, and Dr. Kevin Lu. Massage therapy also returned in January, with Registered Massage Therapy students from Langara College visiting Villa Cathay every Friday afternoon.

Thank you to our donors for making this possible!

01/17/2026

“I read the newspaper every day. I read every single page—something I’ve been doing for thirty years, ever since I retired. It’s hard to imagine a day without it. These past few days, I’ve been saving the newspapers so I can read them again later,” said Mr. Chan, after learning that the last Chinese newspaper in Canada will cease printing this week.

For many of our residents, reading the Chinese newspaper isn’t just a habit—it’s a daily connection to the world. They read every page on their own, returning to it throughout the day, without needing help or learning new technology. For them, the newspaper is as essential as a smartphone—a ritual our residents relied on for decades.

We are exploring ways to continue supporting our residents’ love of newspapers, from subscribing to overseas print papers to creating daily printed news for our residents.

Volunteers and donations are vital to help preserve this meaningful daily habit, keeping our residents informed, independent, and connected to the world every day.

Click the link to get involved: go.villacathay.ca/vol26

我每天都讀報紙，每一版都看得仔細。自從三十年前退休以來，這已成為我的習慣。很難想像沒有報紙的日子該怎麼過。這幾天，我特地把舊報紙留起來，打算之後再反覆閱讀。」陳伯伯在得知加拿大最後一份中文印刷報紙將於本週停刊後，感傷地說道。

對於華宮的許多長者而言，閱讀中文報紙不只是習慣，更是他們與世界接軌的每日橋樑。他們習慣獨立閱讀每一版內容，並在一天之中反覆翻閱，這讓他們無需依賴他人或學習複雜的新科技，就能自主獲取資訊。一份實體報紙就像現代人的智能手機一樣不可或缺——它是長者們數十年來的精神寄託，也是他們日常生活中可靠的陪伴。

華宮正積極尋求方案，協助長者維持熟悉的生活方式與獨立性。方案包括訂閱海外印刷報章，或自行編製及印刷每日新聞簡報，讓長者能繼續享受這份熟悉且意義深厚的日常規律。

我們需要您的支持，讓這項珍貴的傳統得以傳承。無論是奉獻時間擔任義工，或是透過捐款支持，您的參與都將確保長者能夠與外界接軌，保持資訊靈通並享受自主生活。

為長者延續閱報的樂趣: go.villacathay.ca/vol26

01/10/2026

Join us for the iCON - interCultural Online Health Network Chinese Health Forum “Stroke Smart: Awareness, Action and Recovery” on January 12, 2026. Free to attend and it will be delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin and English!

誠意邀請您參與「 安康」於2026年1月12日（太平洋時間上午 9:30 - 下午12:30）舉辦的免費網上講座，以“誰有中風危機？應如何處理？”為題。是次講座以廣東話進行，設有國語及英語即場翻譯。

Learn more 了解詳情: : https://iconproject.org/

01/01/2026

As 2025 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the unwavering support of our community.

Thanks to our donors, staff, families, volunteers, and friends, we’ve been able to create countless meaningful moments that enriched daily life for our residents and strengthened the bonds we share.

Looking ahead to 2026, we carry this gratitude forward and remain dedicated to working alongside you to further enhance care and improve the quality of life for the seniors we serve.

From our home to yours, we wish you a year filled with laughter, good health, and moments that make life truly special!

12/20/2025

We are proud to share that Care for Seniors Month 2025 was a great success! This achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of our community.

Our heartfelt thanks to our Matching Gift Donor, Chan Sisters Foundation; our Giving Tuesday Match Donors, Jack and Sylvia Gin Foundation, Dr. Kenneth Chow and John Lum; and our Villa Cathay Family Matching Donors, the Hui Family and the Wong Family.

We also sincerely thank our sponsors, including Caring Contributors, 852 Kitchen 港點煮 and MediSystem; Evergreen Sponsor, AY Au-Yeung & Company LLP; and Media Sponsors, Fairchild Radio AM1470 and FM96.1, PLEM Media, CHMB AM1320, and Ming Pao; Community Supporter, Lekiu Distributors Ltd.; and all of our Silent Auction Donors.

Most importantly, we extend our sincere thanks to every donor, resident, family member, staff member, and friend who supported Care for Seniors Month 2025. Your generosity enhances wellness, therapeutic, and life-enrichment services, creating more meaningful and supportive experiences for our seniors every day.

Join the hearts of this incredible effort — our residents — as they share the exciting reveal of the total amount raised!

12/18/2025

Today, we hosted an early Christmas appreciation event for our dedicated staff.

With the generous support of 852 Kitchen and family donors to our Staff Wellness Fund, our team enjoyed a delicious lunch, thoughtful holiday gifts, and festive games that brought lots of smiles to the day.

12/13/2025

Rice is a cultural staple and an essential part of our residents’ daily meals. Our kitchen prepares rice in six different textures each day to accommodate the diverse dietary needs of our residents.

Thank you to Lekiu Distributors Ltd. for generously donating 100 bags of rice in support of our Care for Seniors Month 2025 fundraising campaign.

Your thoughtful contribution helps ensure our residents continue to enjoy nutritious, familiar, and culturally meaningful meals each day.

12/09/2025

We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Robert H. N. Ho. Through his lifelong commitment to charitable work, he has left a lasting imprint of compassion, kindness, and positive change, both locally and globally. His remarkable generosity and enduring influence will continue to inspire us and be remembered for generations to come.

Announcement12/07/2025Mr. Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C., philanthropist, patron of contemporary Buddhism, newspaper journalist and editor, son of General Ho...

12/03/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday!

Join us in supporting the care, programs, and services at Villa Cathay that enrich the lives of our seniors.

All gifts made from today until December 9 will be matched 1-to-1.

Donate today and double your impact for our seniors!

https://bit.ly/4mhIxjH

11/29/2025

We’re getting closer to our Care for Seniors Month 2025 fundraising goal—and you can help us take the next big step.

Every donation made from now until December 9 will be matched 1:1, up to $20,000, thanks to the generosity of Jack Gin, Dr. Kenneth Chow, and John Lum.

Double your impact. Support essential programs and services for seniors at Villa Cathay this Giving Tuesday.

https://bit.ly/cfsm25d

11/27/2025

Explore thoughtful home picks and everyday essentials!

Our Home & Daily Living silent auction selection includes a thoughtful mix of everyday essentials, household items, and well-loved favourites that bring comfort and convenience to daily life.

Thank you to our generous donors: Dr. Johnny’s, Farmeric Ginseng Trading Ltd., Fujiya Japanese Foods, Holy Duck Chili 好得鴨油辣椒, House of Knives, Connie Liu, and Grace Wong for their support.

Place your bids and help us continue providing quality care at Villa Cathay.

Bidding closes tomorrow: https://app.galabid.com/vc-silentauction25