It’s that time of year. Time to start preparing for the holiday season. And we’ve got just the event to kick off your holiday prep in festive fashion!
It’s called “A Taste for the Holidays,” and it’s happening this weekend at Glenmore and Highland Park’s local wine store, Everything Wine.
One of the biggest wine stores in BC, Everything Wine regularly hosts wine makers, wine tasting events and a variety of food and pairing courses, but we especially love their Tasting Bar where all events are free.
As we mentioned, from November 12 to 15 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., it’s all about tantalizing your taste buds for the holidays as Everything Wine’s Tasting Bar will be presenting a selection of party wines that are perfect for stocking up the cellar this winter. It’s an excellent opportunity to try before you buy and expand your knowledge about wine.
Keen to learn more? Join the store’s VIP Club and receive regular updates about upcoming courses and events or simply walk over from Glenmore and Highland Park. Manager Rick Meinhardt and Assistant Manager Cheryl Couch are looking forward to getting to know their neighbours.
Commuting can be such a drag. It adds extra time to the workday, treacherous driving conditions can leave you feeling frazzled and tired, and unless you’re taking to the road like a NASCAR racer (which we certainly hope is not the case) it isn’t incredibly exhilarating.
That’s why so many of our new homebuyers are thrilled about Glenmore and Highland Park’s excellent location. A short 10-minute stroll to Grandview Corners will bring you to the coffee shop, the kitchen store, the salon and more. But it’s Glenmore and Highland Park’s proximity to Richmond, YVR, South Surrey Park & Ride and the US border that has people leaving our sales centre with wide eyes and big smiles. We think you’ll be pleased as well.
South Surrey Park & Ride
A six-minute drive from Glenmore and Highland Park, South Surrey Park & Ride is located at King George and Hwy 99. The Park & Ride has 425 parking spaces available seven days a week. You will want to look for Bays 3 and 4, with busses heading to Bridgeport Station and the Expo Line SkyTrain.
King George SkyTrain Station
From the Park & Ride, make your way to the King George SkyTrain Station. Once you’re here, a trip downtown will take you less than an hour. Hop on the Expo Line for an exciting day trip to Science World, or venture into the heart of Gastown. King George to Waterfront takes 40 minutes, with trains running every six to eight minutes on weekends.
Richmond and YVR
A half-hour drive heading north on Highway 99 will bring you to Richmond’s city centre. Many of our homeowners’ business offices are in the heart of Richmond, so hearing about this 30-minute commute was thoroughly good news. Ten minutes further, and you’ll find yourself at Vancouver International Airport. Getting to the airport couldn’t be easier, finding the time to get away might be a bit more challenging.
US Border
Heading south over the border might just become a regular weekend occurrence. Escape for a day trip down Chuckanut Drive, shop till you drop at Tulalip’s Premium Outlets or check out the fish market at Pike Place in downtown Seattle. The Peace Arch border crossing is a mere 12 minutes away, depending on the border lineup, of course.
We all know we could exercise at home alone, and there are a few rare individuals who have the willpower to do it and stick to it. But let’s be honest: most of us will lose our motivation pretty quickly, and soon enough we’ll be reeling off the explanations as to why we haven’t made it to the gym.
Lucky for you, Pulse Personal Training has offered their services to residents of Glenmore and Highland Park (and anyone who keeps up to date with these weekly blogs!) to help create a workout routine that’s effortless to maintain. Choose one complimentary personal training session customized to your needs or kick your butt into gear with one of the company’s bootcamps.
Pulse is offering an introductory rate of $99 for their first month of bootcamps to all residents of Glenmore and Highland Park, which is 56 per cent off the regular rate of $229. And with bootcamps being held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., there shouldn’t be any excuses about finding the time.
Having been in the fitness business for four years, Pulse is well-versed in knowing how to meet your fitness needs. They’ll analyze your personal goals and exercise history to design an exercise program tailored to you. And they specialize in more than just personal training. Choose from corporate wellness classes, nutrition programs or get that swing back into shape with the golf fitness program.
Finally, you can complement your efforts at “The Club” right at home with a certified trainer.
It’s time to ditch the car and invest in a solid pair of walking shoes.
Welcome to Glenmore and Highland Park where everything you need is within walking distance. Hear why residents and retailers (not to mention our sales team) are raving about this one-stop shop community.
Places to Go and Things To Do with Your Little One(s)
For moms who want to get out and live life in their community and have fun while raising their children it doesn’t get better than this.
South Surrey is a hub of activity for moms in the know, and the burgeoning neighbourhood around Glenmore and Highland Park is only adding to this vibrant community for mommies.
If story time is a special time in your household you’ll love Kidsbooks in South Surrey. The bookstore often hosts author visits from a variety of popular children’s authors, and next week is no different. On October 20th, Kidsbooks welcomes Blinky to the Rescue’s illustrator/author (and BC-native) Ashley Spires. Learn even more about the epic space adventures of Blinky the cat and his co-pilot Ted!
Situated on 32nd Avenue, Babycheeks Boutique promises to be a shopping treat for you and your little ones. The boutique is filled with all sorts of beautiful children’s clothes and accessories, and is a host to a variety of child-friendly activities, from reading workshops to song and craft time to play dates with the likes of Cinderella and Ariel. Introduce your little guy or gal to some new playmates and mingle with other moms in the area.
A 10-minute drive from Glenmore and Highland Park, the Bell Performing Arts Centre in South Surrey is host to numerous events for both young and old. This month, it’s all about the kids. Described as a Halloween musical adventure for the entire family, The Great Big Boo! comes to the Bell Centre on October 23rd. And this week, the Centre welcomes acclaimed children’s author Robert Munsch on his Love You Forever Tour. Take a moment to recite those beloved words “I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always” together with your tot.
Of course, if you’re looking to pursue something a little more active there is always Mommy & Me Bowling at Scottsdale Lanes. Pre-schooler and adult team up costs $60 and runs for six weeks. Or you can participate in a family and youth night at Tong Louie Family YMCA.
Spending quality time getting to know other moms who share the same interests as you is always important too. There are a few Mommy & Me groups in the South Surrey/White Rock area to help you do just. The members-only clubs aim to create lasting friendships for parents as well as their children through meet ups and play dates to places like coffee shops, beaches, the aquarium and other areas over the Lower Mainland. You’ll want to sign up as a member to get more information.
A place to live, a place to belong, a place to grow. It’s all here at Glenmore and Highland Park.
Thinking about booking a tee time? We’ve got the rundown to South Surrey’s hotspots if you’re a golfer. From challenging courses to beginner par threes and weekend warriors to full-fledged golf junkies there’s a fairway for everyone.
An easy 12-minute drive from Highland Park and Glenview, Morgan Creek Golf Club is home to an 18-hole, par-72 course as well as a Golf Teaching Academy and Equipment Fitting Centre. With stunning views of Mount Baker and the Golden Ears Mountain Range, it’s the ideal destination to catch the sun’s rays and indulge in some our province’s super natural beauty. Finish off the game with a refreshing beverage or stay for a full three-course dinner from Morgan’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, which overlooks the 6,967-yard course. Both the course and the restaurant are open to the public year-round.
Hazelmere Golf Course was originally built in 1962, but underwent an extensive renovation in 2003. The renovated Hazelmere includes a natural grass practice facility with five target greens and a practice fairway bunker. Located between the US border and Langley and a mere 10-minute drive from the Morgan Heights area, you’ll find both professional and amateur golfers teeing off at this 18-hole course or relaxing in the one of the Clubhouse’s Panorama, Garden or Fireside Rooms. And Hazelmere offers more than just golf. Boasting four indoor tennis courts, Hazelmere Tennis club is reputed to be one of the finest tennis facilities in the Fraser Valley. Drop the kids for tennis lessons, while you hit the green!
A golf course steeped in history. Peace Portal Golf Course was the pet project of Seattle lawyer Sam Hill. Most famously known for constructing the International Peace Arch, Hill hoped that Peace Portal would become an internationally renowned course. Now in its 82nd year, the 18-hole course receives regular visitors from the lower mainland and the neighbouring US. Border lineup looking a little too long? Grab a coffee at the Clubhouse and practice your chipping at the chipping green.
Meridian Golf Par 3
There’s no website for Meridian Par 3, but trust us when we say this is one of the prettiest golf courses in South Surrey. The land for this 18-hole course used to be occupied by a hazelnut farm (an old nut house still stands near the 18th tee). Now, a sea of tall cedars and weeping willows add to the picturesque beauty of the family-run Meridian Golf Par 3. Of course, these majestic trees do make some of the holes a little trickier to see! The course and clubhouse are open year-round, weather permitting.
So go on, grab your golf bag and get ready to drive the range.
Football season is well underway and Canucks pre-season officially started this week. That means, beyond pulling out those foam fingers and laying out that jersey, you need a place to watch the game.
We know just the spot.
With a 150-inch HD projection screen and numerous 52-inch plasma screens positioned throughout the space, Grandview Corners’ ULounge is the ultimate game destination. Sit at the wrap around bar or get cozy in one of the lounge’s booths – whatever your angle, you’ll be in the perfect position to see the game.
And with amazing deals like $5.50 wings and $2.99 Molson Canadian drafts on Wing Wednesdays, and $9.99 Burger and Beer Tuesdays, among others, you can take comfort in the fact that your night out won’t break the bank.
Make sure to take advantage of the pub’s private party rooms for hockey/football pool groups as well. Both the Candle Lounge and the Living Room, each with their own flat screen TV, are available seven days a week and can be reserved for a variety of private functions, including game night with the boys, stagettes, or corporate parties.
Like Glenmore and Highland Park, ULounge combines that neighbourhood feel with a bit of urban flare. Cool aqua accents add a punch of colour to the luxe black and white finishes. But don’t let the sleek interior and funky name fool you. At the heart of it all, ULounge is your friendly, local pub. The management and staff will make you feel right at home.
Beyond being the space to back your favourite team, ULounge is the perfect locale to meet up with friends, chat over a casual drink, munch on great food (at reasonable prices!) and enjoy a spectacular space. And its mere paces from Glenmore and Highland Park, so you can make it home safely while abiding by the recently adjusted impaired driving law.
ULounge’s full kitchen is open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner.
The kids are back at school, and that means you might just have a few extra hours in the day to take some time for yourself. In the hopes that you do, here’s a quick rundown of the salons, beauty spas and places to rejuvenate in the area.
A New Impression Day Spa
If you’re looking to pamper and recharge your body as well as your spirit, you’ll want to head down to A New Impression Day Spa. Along with traditional spa services such as manicures, pedicures, body wraps and massage, A New Impression offers kundalini yoga classes as well.
Aru Spa and Salon
Nominated as the top place to go for a massage in Surrey by Surrey Now readers, Aru’s extensive list of massages comprises everything from hot stone massages to postnatal massages. Therapists are trained in sports, prenatal, postnatal, pregnancy, craniosacral and Reiki massage. Follow up your spa day with a cut and style at the salon.
Casbah Day Spa looks to be a place for both men and women to gather and feel pampered. The spa offers a complete range of services, including makeup and hair removal treatments, eyelash extensions and an infrared sauna. In addition to these conventional services, Casbah provides various “Medi Services” such as ultrasonic acne treatments, vascular treatments and fractional laser skin resurfacing.
Salon Montage
Now in its fourteenth year serving the White Rock community, Salon Montage is an Aveda concept salon and spa. Every Montage stylist is a graduate of the Aveda Advanced Academy. And you can feel guilt free about lathering your body in sumptuous oils and lotions when you visit the spa. All Aveda hair, skin, body and makeup products are made of 97 per cent naturally derived plant and flower ingredients.
Santé Per Aqua Medical Spa
Although Sante Per Aqua does offer facials, massages, body wraps and other traditional body treatments under their spa section, they actually specialize in medical services. Micropigmentation or permanent makeup, small redness vein therapy and a hair loss treatment clinic are just a few of the services available at Santé Per Aqua.
There’s no shortage of salons and spas in the White Rock and South Surrey area. So whether you have half an hour for a quick polish application or half a day to indulge in a complete spa package, why not treat yourself to a visit.
According to a recent Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Canada.com, 82 per cent of British Columbians (that’s eight out of 10!) self-proclaim that B.C. is the most dog-friendly province.
With its numerous off-leash parks, expansive dog-friendly beaches and fur-loving spas, we can’t help but think that maybe the majority of that 82 per cent are living here in South Surrey. Check it out:
Pack up the pooch in the car – there is plenty of parking – or walk down to 20th Avenue from the Glenmore and Highland Park area to reach Dogwood Park. An abundance of trails await for your tail-wagging friend to explore. A bulletin board of dog information and related services and an off-leash corral area are easily accessible, as well.
Crescent Beach is home to the Surrey Sailing Club and the Crescent Beach Swim Club, but it’s also where you’ll find Blackie Spit, an expansive park with a fully fenced, off-leash dog area and dog swimming beach. Plus, there’s a park shelter, picnic area and a variety of trails and walking paths for all of the two-legged members in your family.
Site of the Semiahmoo Salmon Festival and the Spirit of the Sea festival, White Rock’s Semiahmoo Park offers a relaxed dog-friendly sandy stretch. Play a game of fetch with your four-legged friend from the early morning right into the evening – Semiahmoo Park is open dawn til dusk.
The ultimate canine social club. Headed up by the SPCA, Morgan Crossing’s Paw Pacers Club welcomes all breeds and mixes of dog. They strongly believe that socializing dogs is an essential component to building a safe and happy human-canine bond. And it gives you the chance to get to know your surrounding neighbours, too. In addition to the weekly jaunts, there are monthly activities that include guest speakers whom speak to a variety of dog-related topics, from clicker training to animal cruelty. The Club meets weekly on Sunday mornings between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Shops at Morgan Crossing. There is a $10 monthly fee to join.
Your dog might have free reign of the beaches and trails around South Surrey, but after a day running through the sand and dirt, we’d hazard a guess that you’re not so lenient when it comes to indoor house privileges. A trip to the grooming salon might just be the thing you both need. And every now and then man’s best friend deserves more than a regular ol’ brushing. The Paw Spa, which conveniently operates out of the South Surrey Veterinary Hospital, offers all sorts of pampering and salon services for dogs, including a Hydrating Body Cleanse and Nail Paw-lish application.
From big to small, short-haired to long, South Surrey is a regular destination for dog lovers and it’s a convenient location for dog owners. You’ll like it here.
Summer is about staying up late and taking advantage of bright evenings. It’s about soaking up the sun’s rays in the day and relaxing amidst a warm breeze at night. It’s about indulging yourself a little more than usual and embarking on new adventures.
And with fall fast approaching, it only makes sense to take full advantage of those few remaining summer nights. So why not venture out to one of beautiful South Surrey’s outdoor movie nights?
Following in the footsteps of the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association who has been hosting an annual movie night in Holland Park for the past six years, Morgan Crossinghas introduced their own movie under the stars at the corner of 24th Ave and Croydon Drive – just inside Morgan Crossing Village.
We couldn’t wait to get down there last week, especially after we learned the movie was going to be one of our favourite childhood classics, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. Curled up with a blanket, a bag of potato chips and some candy gummies, we took a trip down memory lane.
And for a good cause. The outdoor movie night is by donation, with all proceeds going to the Surrey Food Bank.
The third largest Food Bank in British Columbia, Surrey Food Bank helps feed 15,000 people per month, while providing food support for a number of recovery houses, safe houses, youth centres, and soup kitchen. And that’s something we’re keen to get behind.
Living at Glenmore and Highland Park, you can be part of this full life.
There’s one more Sunday showing, and it’s happening this Sunday, September 5th. It’s the ideal opportunity to give back to this growing area of the Lower Mainland. And it’s such a cool way to enjoy a night out with family and friends.
Get ready for a few giggles. The film starts at dusk, and will be the 1987 spoof, Spaceballs.
