Dunbar Life - April 2016

ee Fr

A Guide to Local Shopping and Fun

Inside:

Cheshire Cheese Inn Dunbar Family Dental Tamara Speiran: Champion of Dunbar www.DunbarLife.com

April 15 - June 15, 2016

A Guide to Local Shopping and Fun Inside 4

Message from DVBA President

8-9 Champion of Dunbar: Tamara Speiran 12

Story: Want To Go For Coffee?

14-16 Story: Dunbar Family Dental

Cover

Dunbar resident, Tina Hou

18-19 Map 20-22 Story: The Cheshire Cheese Inn 25-33 Dunbar Directory 34 Calendar

Follow DunbarLife on Facebook

Follow @DunbarLifeMag on Twitter

Carolynne Palla

Owner & Publisher

Sandra Steier

Photographer & Stylist

Sarah Gordon

Writer & Editor

Dunbar Life is produced in partnership with the Dunbar Village Business Association to promote local shopping, dining, services and events. Dunbar borders are between W 16th Avenue in the north to W 41st Avenue in the south, and UBC Endowment Lands in the west to MacKenzie Street to the east. Go online to www.dunbarlife.com for a full and up-to-date directory and calendar.

email info@pallamedia.com

telephone 604-812-5658

No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form - print or electronic - without the written permission of the publisher.

Photographs are copyright to Sandra Steier Photography and are available for purchase.

2

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

La Notte RISTORANTE ITALIANO IN CELEBRATION OF 27 YEARS WE’RE OFFERING

3 COURSE MEAL

25

$

Thursdays Family owned & operated. Established in 1988.

PASTA TUESDAYS $8.99 (dine in only)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAYS

& SATURDAYS

CASUAL FINE DINING IS YOURS TO ENJOY WITHIN A TUSCAN ATMOSPHERE. LA NOTTE RISTORANTE ITALIANO IS WELL KNOW FOR ITS WIDE VARIETY OF PASTA SELECTIONS AND VEAL SPECIALTIES, INCLUDING OSSO BUCO EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT. FULL TAKE OUT MENU ON OUR WEBSITE WHERE ALL PASTAS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOUT AT ONLY $12 EACH.

3307 DUNBAR ST (AT 17TH AVE), VANCOUVER BC V6S 2C3 604-222-4033 I WWW.LANOTTE.CA I f LA-NOTTE-RISTORANTE

St. Philip’s

Anglican Church 3737 West 27th Ave | Phone 604-224-3238

SUNDAY SERVICES Communion at 8am and 10am Sunday School at 10am

All Ages Welcome

Make Your Financial How much Make Your Financial Future Priority.

Future aaPriority.

www.edwardjones.com

will you need How much toHow retire? much will you nee will you need Let’s talk. to retire? to retire?

Abbie Green talk.

Let’s Financial Advisor Let’s talk.

Unlike other chores that pile up in the driveway, clutter the garage or run wild in the front yard, your financial situation is a little less obvious.

That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of our complimentary financial review at least once a year.

We will discuss the different strategies available to help put your finances in line with both your short- and long-term goals.

To schedule your complimentary financial . review, call 41st or visit today.

3560 West Avenue

Abbie Green

Vancouver, BCAdvisor V6N 3E6 Financial .

604-731-6117 Abbie Green 3560 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6NFinancial 3E6 www.edwardjones.com Advisor 604-731-6117 . Abbie Green Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com 3560 West 41st

Avenue 3560 West 41st Avenue Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6 Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6 604-731-6117 604-731-6117 www.edwardjones.com .

www.stphilipsdunbar.com www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund3

A Message from DVBA Karen Wyder, President of the Dunbar Village Business Association Spring has arrived and with it comes the start of Little League season, lawn bowling, a renewed interest in the outdoors, and of course, spending time in the garden tending to weeds and planting summer flower beds. Our beautiful cherry trees have finished blossoming and now we are watching our azaleas burst out with beautiful colour. On May 1 the BMO Vancouver Marathon celebrates its 45th anniversary. Participants will be running through the neighbourhood along SW Marine Drive, right on Camosun Street, left on W. 29th Avenue continuing on Imperial drive through Pacific Spirit Park.

Spring is an exceptionally busy season in Dunbar and it is a great time to get involved in the community. The Dunbar Residents’ Association has once again arranged a wonderful array of walks and talks during the month of May for Salmonberry Days. It all culminates in the Dunbar Community Centre’s Salmonberry Festival on May 29th from 11am to 3pm.

The Dunbar Village Business Association is proud to be part of both of these traditions through sponsorship and participation. Good news! The paper hat lady and her team will be back again this year at the DVBA’s table during the festival. Also watch for a visit from our mascot Digger. We can look forward to plenty of local rummage sales during the month of May as well as the highly anticipated St. George’s Spring Fair.

In this issue we are pleased to feature two businesses from Dunbar Village.

Alan Cassidy is the owner of The Cheshire

4

Cheese Inn. The secret recipe for this restaurant’s longevity is the menu and cozy atmosphere. Another key ingredient is the warm hospitality offered by the charming owner and his staff to whom he fondly refers to as “a friendly and cheeky bunch.”

Dr. David Hou is the owner of Dunbar Family Dental. Read about how he has fulfilled his life long dream and returned to live and work in the neighbourhood where he grew up. Dr. Hou has always been a strong supporter of the DVBA. Dunbar Apartments’ manager Tamara Speiran is featured as our Champion of Dunbar Village. Her dedication to her work is undeniable. She has been instrumental in helping her community overcome barriers and stigmas with mental health while staying agile and adaptable in her daily work.

This is a great time of year to sit outdoors on a patio and enjoy a coffee with a friend. Sue Dvorak has written a story about coffee rituals and I’m sure many of us will relate.

Now, more than ever, it is so important that we all support our local businesses. Central Dunbar is still under redevelopment with Stong’s Market set to close after the first week of May while they await the move to their new location in the 4200 block of Dunbar. It is a time of transition as we say good-bye to Marketplace IGA and make way for Save-On Foods.

Thank you to all who offer their volunteer services to keep Dunbar Street beautiful by tending to the sidewalk gardens and picking up litter.

We hope you enjoy spring time in beautiful Dunbar and would like to thank you again for continually supporting your local businesses.

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

In Your Neighborhood...

Whether you wish to pre-plan, or you find yourself facing a loss, we are here for you.

Martin Brothers Funeral Services www.mbfunerals.com

3398 Dunbar Street at West 18th

Valerie Martell, Funeral Director

778.330.7799

Dunbar Village Business Association proudly supports

Salmonberry Days Family Festival Come and visit our booth Sunday, May 29th from 11am-3pm The paper hat making lady and her team will be here!

www.dunbarvillage.ca Inverglen Scottish Dancers Highland and Scottish Country Dancing Children & Youth ages 3-21 years All skill levels welcome. Classes at the Kerrisdale Community Centre & Scottish Cultural Centre

Instructor: Sandra Crosby SDTA, RSCDS, SDC TAC

Inverglen Scottish Dancers present HOME TO THE HIGHLANDS June 11 at 2pm at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street www.inverglenscottishdancers.com www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

5

2016 Advertising Rates Next Deadline

May 21

A Guide to Local Shopping and Fun! Magazine page size is 5 ½ “ wide x 8 ½ “ tall.

Full Page 5”wide x 8”tall $810 plus 5% GST

Half Page 5”wide x 4”tall $475 plus 5% GST

Qtr. Page - H 5”wide x 2”tall $325 plus 5% GST

Save 10% DVBA members automatically save.

Save 10% With 5-issue Insertion Order and

receive a FREE Online Profile Page.

Save 10% Advertise in other Palla Media

publications (approval required)

Advertising rates are per magazine. Ads around the map are not guaranteed and are based on availability.

All ads are full colour. We can assemble your ad at no cost if you have a logo and text. Professional Design Service is available for $160 per ad. Professional photography is available starting at $250.

Accepted File Formats: PDF files are preferred.

Resolution for images must be at 300 ppi. Colour CMYK. Minimum 1/8” bleed. Native files created in Adobe Creative Suite are accepted: EPS, TIF, JPG (highest compression only), PSD, AI, INDD.

Published in association with Dunbar Village Business Association (DVBA)

DunbarLife Magazine 6

Qtr. Page - V Eighth Page 2½ ”wide x 4”tall 2½”wide x 2”tall $325 plus 5% GST $225 plus 5% GST

Publishing Dates 5 times per year Deadline

Print Date

Jan 21 ........................ FEB 15 (early spring) Mar 21 ....................... APR 15 (late spring) May 21....................... JUNE 15 (summer) Aug 7 ......................... SEPT 1 (fall) Oct 21 ....................... NOV 15 (winter)

Distribution is 12,000 copies All ads must be paid in full upon placement.

Carolynne Palla Owner/Publisher PALLA MEDIA info@pallamedia.com

11839 Dunford Rd Richmond BC V7E 3M6 604-812-5658

www.dunbarlife.com www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Immaculate Conception Accepting Applications V A N C O U V E R CALL TODAY! Today, I will grow in knowledge, love of God and service to others.

Immaculate Conception School is a small, independent Catholic elementary school on the west side of Vancouver. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, ICS is a family-oriented school of about 200 students. We are a faith-based school and we follow the BC government’s approved curriculum. The spirit of our school is one of Christian community and strong parent participation.

We believe that you, the parents, are the first educators of your children and we are proud to partner with you in promoting lifelong learning and high aspirations for your children’s future.

Immaculate Conception School 3745 W 28th Ave, Vancouver BC 604-224-5012 office@icschoolvancouver.com www.icschoolvancouver.com Your dream.

Our passion.

Sage Custom Homes.

Call us for a free consultation to learn the benefits of building your own custom dream home.

604-569-2692

info@sageconstruction.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

www.sageconstruction.ca 7

Champion of Dunbar Village: Tamara Speiran Story by Sarah Gordon

Photo by Sandra Steier

In December 2011 Dunbar Apartments opened its doors. Operated by Coast Mental Health, this supported housing program provides affordable housing for 51 residents to engage in recovery while gaining life skills and independence, which assists them towards self-sufficient living when they feel ready to take the next step.

Coast Mental Health advocates, supports and promotes recovery of persons with mental illness to nearly 1,200 residents and operates more than 30 housing developments throughout the Lower Mainland in partnership with the federal and provincial governments and other funding partners.

Coast Mental Health workers (with exemplary 8

level standing by Accreditation Canada) provide support to residents.

The client dynamics derive from varying referral sources which include Mental Health Housing (VCH), BC Housing, Jewish Family Service Agency and St. Georges Place Society which include services specifically tailored to clients with mental health, co-occurring issues, physical health and mobility issues or at risk of or currently homeless.

Tamara is the manager of Dunbar Apartments and has held this position since March 2014.

She is employed by Coast Mental Health and has been with the organization for 15 years. www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

She reports, “It is extremely rewarding to play a role in helping people engage in recovery, be empowered and gain confidence to make informed decisions and take control of their lives as they see fit.”

Speiran and a team of seven mental health workers, a cook and building operator are employed round the clock. While staff support them, residents are expected to be self-sufficient.

Dunbar Apartments offers a cooperative and stigma-free environment with a strong sense of community and mutual support. Residents receive supper daily. Breakfast is provided three times per week through private donations. They live in private self-contained suites and are offered subsidized rent in a secure building.

Clayton Ablett, branch manager of Dunbar’s Vancity branch has glowing feedback about the housing complex.

“Our partnership with Dunbar Apartments and in particular with Tamara Speiran, who has welcomed us with open arms, has been an extremely rewarding experience for all of us. Her dedication to her work is undeniable and a driving force for us to work more closely with her and the residents. She has been instrumental in helping her community overcome barriers and stigmas with mental health while staying agile and adaptable in her daily work.”

Vancity has been extremely supportive of the housing program. Speiran points out the credit union has made donations to Dunbar Apartments. They have also run financial literacy programs providing information about taxes, credits and money management.

Following this program residents receive a certificate of completion. In addition, Vancity offers space at the credit union seasonally for residents to sell beautiful artwork and crafts including birdhouses and fresh wreaths. www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Ablett explains, “A core aspect of who we are at Vancity is our ability to meet people where they are and to engage in meaningful conversations with them. Our aligned goals and values with Dunbar Apartments have played a crucial role in our successful collaboration. By joining forces, we aim to bring people together and build healthy communities.”

The average length of residence is 1.8 years, which Speiran reports is a remarkable success rate.

Some leave for health complexity reasons, a few for behavioural issues and the majority elect to leave feeling empowered and ready to take the next step toward independent living. Coast Mental Health helps them prepare and connects them with subsidized housing through organizations such as BC Housing and other non-profits.

Part of the success of this type of housing is resident involvement. The residents at Dunbar Apartments support and understand one another, resulting in community spirit.

They value their home and have input via a suggestion box and tenant meetings facilitated by Speiran. The lack of pressure to move until residents feel prepared is also of great benefit.

The residents of Dunbar Apartments feel extremely grateful to have their home located in such a beautiful and central location. Many residents have become friends with local merchants. They enjoy the local shops, easy access to bus routes and the proximity to nature including Camosun bog and trails in Pacific Spirit Regional Park and nearby beaches.

Speiran says the most satisfying part of her job is to see the evidence of success with people engaged in their recovery and gain greater independence. She says with pride, “If they want to be an astronaut we support those dreams.”

Coast Dunbar Apartments 3595 W 17th Avenue Vancouver BC V6S 0B2 Telephone 604-731-7725 www.coastmentalhealth.com 9

Dunbar Homeowners’ Garden Specials Garden Clean Up √ Pruning, Weeding, Raking √ Hedge Trimming √ Bark mulch installation Call now for your free estimate Hedge Trimming √ Professional Shape & Trim √ Debris Clean Up Price based per hedge Call now for your free estimate 8-323-1502 77

Call now for your free estimate 778-323-1502 “The Garden Pro’s to Call from Spring through Fall”

Residential Gardening Professionals

www.HigherGroundGardens.com Top Trends in Natural Yard Care The Miniaturization of Plants

Our appetite for local food is helping the patiosized plant trend. A space as small as a balcony can serve as an urban garden that’s home to vegetables, fruit and wildlife. Top performers include Patio Peonies, container blueberries and dwarf cherries. Try ‘Top Hat’ blueberry, a low, dwarf bush blueberry plant suitable for pots.

‘Cupid’ and ‘Juliet’ dwarf cherry were hybridized at the University of Saskatchewan for homeowners who don’t have space for a large tree.

Landscape Layers

An interesting trend in garden design is the concept of a Layered Landscape. Homeowners are planting in vertical layers, with shrubs and perennials planted under a canopy to create a diverse environment full of hardy plants adapted to our climate. Search for ‘Waterwise Gardening’ on Metro Vancouver’s website for a list of drought tolerant plants that will be home to birds, pollinating insects and wildlife.

New Watering Restrictions

Take note this year’s watering restrictions will begin earlier (May 15) and end later (Oct 15) than years past, regardless of weather conditions in the City of Vancouver.

Natural Fertilizer

Natural yard care continues to prove its effectiveness with home gardeners. Ditch the fertilizers and chemicals and opt for bark mulch or compost. For nutrient starved lawns, topdress with a blend of sand and compost and consider leaving mulched grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. If your soil is light brown or yellowish in colour, this is a tell-tale sign that you need to use bark mulch as a top-dressing to add vital nutrients to your garden.

Jessica Salvador is a Certified Landscape Horticulturist.

She is Co-Owner of Higher Ground Gardens with Christian Kessner, a Certified Landscape Technician 10

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

first try your e! class fre

a spin studio for everybody book your class at www.pulsecycling.ca

3630 w. 16th ave.

604.568.0445

Visit us at our new location!

Quality Repairs with Excellent Customer Service Honesty, Integrity, Professional Email: jbmcdermotts@shaw.ca Telephone: 604-261-9212 or 604-321-0126 New address: 8162 Ontario St, (off of S.W. Marine Drive) www.jbmcdermotts.ca

Good Money™

is changing how you achieve your financial goals.

Stop by and say hello at our Dunbar community branch.

We’re at at the corner of 28th and Dunbar Street.

Good Money (TM) and Make Good Money (TM) are trademarks of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union.

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

11

Want To Go For Coffee?

Story by Sue Dvorak This invitation, welcomed worldwide, appears to be especially welcome in this coffee-loving city of Vancouver. I share this addiction, finding those sips of hot coffee first thing in the morning, while the house is still quiet and the day is just a plan, some of the loveliest moments of each day.

Coffee is often social though, with people gathered at kitchens, coffee shops, cafes, outdoor benches and lunchrooms for coffee and some conversation.

My husband remembers with a laugh his university roommates, appearing suddenly by his side in silent parts of remote libraries, red pressure-welts appearing on their foreheads where they recently lay asleep on a desk, quietly bleating out that invitation in a fatigue-sickened state. This is a feeling we all know, of being so incredibly tired but hopeful that a strong coffee and some commiseration will refresh and help set us out anew.

The strength and style of the coffee itself is a personal, cultural thing. While in Switzerland our host mentioned dryly that if North Americans would drink “proper coffee” then perhaps they would not need to drive around with a litre of it attached to their dashboards.

To him proper coffee was of course thick, strong espresso sipped from tiny ceramic cups while sitting civilly. And there’s the thing: so much of what makes “going for coffee” valued is the company, the time, the socialization. Ponder the cafes worldwide where crowds sit visiting, reading, sipping, people watching, even just thinking.

Most of us now just sit looking at our phones.

Heck, we look at our phones even to get our coffee! Consider the new coffee ritual that

has us ordering that latte via a mobile phone so we can race to the shop in our cars and not have to wait the few minutes required to pick it up. Why are we always hurrying?

A friend of mine is traveling in Africa and one afternoon during a hike in the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia they came through a small village. They were invited to take coffee by a woman who brought them to her thatched roof hut where she lives with her husband and four young children.

“Going for coffee” at this woman’s home involved her doing the following: chop wood to make fire to boil water. Wash coffee beans through several waters (brought by mules in casks) then roast coffee over the open fire.

Pour roasted beans into wooden pestle and grind finely. Add beans to water in a kettle to boil. Wash all the cups and set them on a tray.

Light incense. Shoo chickens out. Invite two neighbours as well. Ceremoniously pour the coffee. Serve each guest.

Maybe we can have our coffee experience fall somewhere between “order online-sprint into shop-drive off in car” and the labour intensive Ethiopian village experience. Go ahead and order the coffee via an app but meet a friend to drink it.

Sue Dvorak is a physiotherapist, mother of 6 children and lives in Dunbar with her husband Marcel. She has been a regular writer for Dunbar Life magazine since 2011.

12

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

CUSTOMER SERVICE, FIRST AND FOREMOST

For All Your Insurance Needs

Auto Insurance Camper/Trailer Insurance Commercial Insurance Condo Insurance Equine Insurance Farm Insurance

Homeowners Insurance Marine Insurance Rented Property Insurance Special Risk Insurance Tenant Insurance Travel Insurance

Accepting Visa, MasterCard and American Express payments. We also offer payment plans and on-line banking.

Your Best Insurance is an Insurance Broker

NEW: 120-3479 Dunbar St, Vancouver BC V6S 2C3 TEL: 604-736-3831 EMAIL: dunbar@jmins.com

Dependable Cleaning from the Professionals you can Trust!

Get a head start on your spring cleaning and contact us today for a free in-home estimate

604.734.7260 meg-roberts@mollymaid.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

13

Dunbar Family Dental:

Dentist Returns to His Roots Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier

From an early age Dr. David Hou knew he wanted to be a dentist. His experience with orthodontic work began in grade 6 when he made monthly visits over the course of three years to have his braces adjusted. His dentist always made the experience comfortable and fun. “My career choice had a lot to do with how I was treated at the dentist’s office.�

Born in Vancouver, Dr. Hou grew up in Dunbar. During his teenage years he did some job shadowing and mentoring to get a feel for the profession. He was hooked. After graduating he followed his dream and set off for sunny California where he attended the University of California and completed his dental training at Loma Linda University Medical Centre. In 2006 Dr. Hou returned to Vancouver to continue practicing dentistry.

Dr. Hou has been a dentist in the Lower Mainland for the past 10 years. Two years ago he began practicing at Dunbar Family Dental.

14

His busy private practice includes himself, his certified assistant, his team of two hygienists and two receptionists. Three operatory rooms contain televisions on the ceiling for patients to relax and enjoy a show and headphones to listen to music.

Some of the newest technology includes a digital panoramic X-ray machine that provides a broad view of jaws and teeth. Digital X-rays provide a clearer image compared to film and expose patients to 90 per cent less radiation than a traditional X-ray. The results are instant and can be viewed on a computer monitor, making it an educational experience for patients.

He also utilizes a VELscope machine to screen for oral cancer and abnormal tissue conditions.

Services includes everything from conventional braces for children to Invisalign for adults, check ups, fillings, crowns, root canals, implants and wisdom teeth removal. Oral sedation is available for those who need it or for certain procedures such as implants and wisdom teeth. www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Dr. Hou says the overall oral health care has improved so much in the past 20 years that far fewer people are requiring dentures. Many patients are opting for more permanent and practical solutions such as dental implants.

Dr. Hou is committed to providing the best and most up to date care. He regularly attends continuing education courses and is a member of multiple dental study clubs in the Lower Mainland. This allows him to stay up to the date with the newest advances and techniques in the field.

He points out, “Variety in a day makes it fun for me too.”

It is apparent Dr. Hou is passionate about his profession and thoroughly enjoys work. He is extremely personable and likes meeting new people. He says his entire staff tries their best to make a visit to the office a positive experience.

He encourages parents to bring their children in before two years of age. Feeling comfortable and making the experience fun is key. He says, “A large part of the visit is introducing them to the office and getting them used to coming.” Selecting a prize afterwards from the treasure chest is always a special treat.

Dr. Hou takes pride in offering family dentistry in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and forming good relationships with his patients.

Dunbar residents are largely his patient base www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

as they appreciate the convenience of having a dentist close to home. Dunbar Family Dentist’s youngest patient is age two and the oldest is 101. New patients are happily accepted. Dr. Hou speaks both English and Mandarin.

In addition to busy days at his practice, Dr. Hou holds a part-time academic position at UBC. He teaches clinical dentistry (which includes general procedures, fillings, crowns and dentures) to third and fourth year students one day a week and enjoys the experience.

Dr. Hou believes Dunbar hasn’t changed much since he was young. He finds it a charming place to live and own a business.

He is very supportive of the good work accomplished by the Dunbar Residents’ Association and the Dunbar Village Business Association.

15

Reflecting back on Dunbar from his youth, he notes what remains unchanged is the strong sense of community and it is a safe place to grow up. Some of his fond memories include playing floor hockey and tennis at the Dunbar Community Centre and sipping milkshakes at the former Sodas Diner. Today he and his wife enjoy the walkable neighbourhood. They like to shop at Stong’s Market, dine out and take in a film at the Dunbar Theatre.

He says, “Dunbar is a close knit community. It is very fortunate that I am back and I am blessed to be here.”

Dunbar Family Dental 4210 Dunbar Street Vancouver BC V6S 1N9 Telephone 604-733-1616 www.dunbarfamilydental.com

Fast, professional service to Vancouver’s West Side

• Hot Water Tanks • Sinks/Faucets • Water Pipe Replacement • Toilets • Plumbing Renovations • Leaks

• Repairs • Garburators • Drain Cleaning

CALL TODAY for a FREE estimate or to schedule an appointment

www.dunbarplumbing.ca 16

604-312-2686

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

BARBECUING MADE BETTER Great barbecuing starts at Home

Home Owners helping homeowners®

BLIGHT’S: 3322 Dunbar St 604-738-3312 GANDY’S: 2262 W. 4th Ave 604-733-8014

www.blightshomehardware.com

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

17

18

www.DunbarLife.com | February 15 - April 15, 2016

www.DunbarLife.com | February 15 - April 15, 2016

19

The Cheshire Cheese Inn: Purveyor of British Pub Fare Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier

The Cheshire Cheese Inn, fondly known as “The Cheese,” has been a Dunbar fixture for 37 years. The name pays homage to London’s Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, which was built in 1666 and has been operating as a pub for 350 years.

Derek Cassidy founded the Dunbar business in 1979. Aware that a large number of fellow British expatriates lived in the district, his dream was to create a cozy pub with a historical feel, complete with low-beamed ceilings, dark wood paneling, a large bar and

a combination of booths and tables to gather with friends to raise a glass and enjoy a pub meal.

His son, Alan Cassidy, has been the sole proprietor for 14 years. In addition to his father and himself, four generations of the Cassidy family have been actively involved with the business including Alan Cassidy’s two sons, his brother and his grandfather who worked as a bookkeeper.

Alan Cassidy hails from Liverpool and he is as charming as his Liverpudlian accent. The secret recipe for this restaurant’s longevity is the menu and the cozy atmosphere. Another key ingredient is the warm hospitality offered by the charismatic owner and his staff who he fondly refers to as “a friendly and cheeky bunch.”

“We have wonderful staff.”

Cassidy explains, “We put a lot of time into their training and have high expectations of them.”

It appears Cupid is a Cheshire Cheese Inn patron. Cassidy reports that he met his wife and a few of the Cheese staff also met their future spouses while working at the restaurant. In addition to love connections a very loyal customer base has formed.

He says, “Some people we serve are the grandchildren 20

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

of customers my father served 30 years ago.”

pasties, lamb stew and savoury pies.

Cassidy says, “We try to keep to the roots of the old school restaurants.” He explains, “Some of the recipes from the first days are still used today. I think that is why we have stayed around so long.”

Other selections include handcrafted burgers, hand cut fries, sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. A wide selection of appetizers (chicken wings, calamari, nachos, bruschetta, fish tacos) is offered to whet the appetite or to enjoy with a pint of beer.

“We are proud of the food we put out.” Alan Cassidy Meals are created from scratch using many local ingredients including line caught seafood and farm fresh veggies. Cassidy says,” If you order chicken pie you know you are getting quality chicken.”

Gluten free options are available and a monthly feature sheet introduces some new selections to tempt the taste buds.

Classic British pub fare includes toad in the hole (pork bangers baked in a Yorkshire pudding served with mashed potatoes and Guinness gravy), fish and chips, Cornish

Cassidy mentions that micro and import beers are offered on tap and of course Guinness is a staple.

If you are looking for a local brunch spot try The Cheese.

Cassidy says, “Brunch is done on a grand scale in Britain.”

Cassidy recommends coming with a hearty appetite. ‘The Full Monty’ features three eggs, streaky bacon, two pork bangers, ham, baked beans, griddled tomato, mushrooms, crispy hash browns and toast. Pancakes, Cheshire benedicts, French toast and omelettes round out the menu.

It is always exciting for kids to visit a restaurant that exudes a pub-like feel without the rowdy atmosphere. The Cheese offers a kids’ menu and all ages can be found happily dining together. This is a place to gather and celebrate. Sports teams of all ages enjoy getting together for a meal and watching live sport broadcasts.

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

21

A rousing game of trivia takes place each Tuesday night. General knowledge questions posed to diners can range from Disney to politics, history and geography. Correct answers are rewarded with a piece of cheese to drop inside a draw bucket for a chance to win gift certificates and prizes. The maximum size team is four players. Cassidy explains,”Trivia Tuesday is lots of fun. This is very popular in Britain. It makes us feel smart when we get one right.”

Many memories have been created at the restaurant.

Cassidy points out, “The Cheese sees happy and sad times from wedding receptions to wakes.”

Some clients say The Cheese hasn’t changed over the years and Cassidy takes this as a compliment. He and his staff take pride in listening to what their customers say and offering up consistently good comfort food in a familiar setting.

22

Like the historical London pub The Cheshire Cheese Inn is modelled on, this long-term business is proof you don’t need to fix something that isn’t broken.

The Cheshire Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar Street Vancouver BC V6S 2G7 Telephone 604-224-2521 www.cheshirecheeseinn.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

V

Tel: 604.737.6728

Vera Vlaovich

V Vera Vlaov

www.rogersgroup.com/veravlaovich

Helping V VERA VLAOVICHFamilies grow

& sustain wealtH tHrougH ConsCious prosperity V VERA VLAOVICH “Vera is a caring professional. She promised that she would take care of our best interests and she does. She ERA LAOVICH was realistic about what we could earn and has exceeded our goals.”

V V

V

—CRAIG F

“I am able to retire 5 years earlier than planned thanks to Vera. She is caring and honest, she also helped me with my mother’s estate and gave my family peace of mind.”

—BARRY L

Let’s get acquainted!

Feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail to book your complimentary consultation.

—Vera

Retirement Income Planning • Life Transitions Intergenerational Wealth and Estate Planning Post Divorce Re-Accumulation • Charitable Giving RogeRs gRoup FINANCIAL • rogersgroup.com/veravlaovich

Vera VlaoViCH, Ba CFp FDs Financial advisor • 604.737.6728 • vvlaovich@rogersgroup.com

Rogers Group Financial Advisors Ltd. | Rogers Group Investment Advisors Ltd., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund

Journey To Learning Comprehensive Learning Center for Children

DUNBAR DENTAL CENTRE Your Health. Your Smile.

Programs for children:

• JTL One-to-One ~ Tutoring (Pre-K to High School)

• JTL Workshops • JTL Weekly Primer

Call us today to find out how we can help in your child’s journey to learning!

4428 Dunbar Street

tel: 604-734-7374

www.JourneyToLearning.com Dr. Anna Pranata, Karen, Litsa and Cyndi “Accompanying you to a fuller life”

friendly, reliable assistance and accompaniment for seniors and family members of all ages.

Approved service of Veterans Affairs. *inquire about our Home Support services at competitive rates* Fully Insured

First-Aid Trained

Reasonable Rates

david@drivingmissdaisy.net 604-732-7247 www.drivingmissdaisy.ca www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

We warmly welcome new patients!

One of our most important jobs is to educate our patients. We hope to empower them so that they may have control over their oral health and that this may positively affect their overall health and wellbeing.

604-261-2220 dunbardental.ca 215-3540 W 41st Ave 23

View all MLS condos, townhouses & houses for sale at:

www.VancouversBestListings.com

KAREL PALLA

DARRYL SJERVEN darrylsj@shaw.ca 604-644-5920

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

Top Sales Team at RE/MAX Select Realty for 5 Consecutive Years

kpalla@shaw.ca 604-329-1430

With over 27 years combined real estate experience in Vancouver and over 800 homes sold in the past 10 years we have the experience, expertise and market knowledge to help you buy or sell a home with confidence.

Market Statistics - March 2016 Dunbar/Westside - Statistics for Houses (detached) LOCATION

Dunbar Westside

INVENTORY

SALES

SALES RATIO

50 524

36 220

72% 42%

* March Median Westside Detached Sale Price $3.527 million * Official Market Type WESTSIDE DETACHED: Sellers market at 42% sales ratio average * Homes are selling on average 1% above list price * Most Active Price Band: +/- $2.5 million: $1.75 million to $2.25 million (>100% sales ratio)/ $2.5 million to $2.75 million (>100% sales ratio)

Dunbar/Westside - Statistics for Condos & Townhouses (attached) Dunbar 6 1 Westside 411 362 * March Median Westside Attached Sale Price $648,400 * Official Market Type WESTSIDE ATTACHED: Sellers market at 88% sales ratio average * Homes are selling on average 1% above list price * Most Active Price Band: $400,000 to $500,000 with average 100% sales ratio (seller’s market)

SELECT REALTY Independently Owned & Operated

24

17% 88%

VancouversBestListings.com www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Grocery | Specialty Bigsby The Bakehouse 4894 Mackenzie St 604-267-2253

IHUA Bakery 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189

Butter Baked Goods & Cafe 4907 Mackenzie St 604-221-4333 butterbakedgoods.com

Mac’s Convenience Store 4470 Dunbar St 604-736-9528 mymacs.ca

Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 celtictreasurechest.com

Opening Soon!

Save-On Foods 3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423 saveonfoods.com

Dunbar DQ/Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 dairyqueen.com Dunbar Produce 4355 Dunbar St 604-228-8615

Closing for Redevelopment Stong’s Market 4560 Dunbar St 604-266-1401 stongs.com

The Heights Market 4889 Mackenzie Ave 604-638-0651 heightsmarket.com Tryphe Specialty Foods 4495 Dunbar St 604-879-7439

dunbardirectory

FOOD | DRINK

Weigh to Go Bulk Foods 3534 W 41st Ave 604-266-6206 Windsor Meat Co. 4889 Mackenzie St 604-638-2470 windsormeats.com

Liquor BC Liquor Store 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 bcliquorstores.com

L’amour du vin 3458 Dunbar St 604-228-9463 lamourduvin.ca

Pacific Spirits Liquor Store 4474 Dunbar St 604-738-1299 pacificspiritsliquorstore.com

Dunbar Liquor Boutique 5460 Dunbar St 604-267-2337 dunbarlb.com

Restaurants | Cafes Blaq Sheep Coffee House & Breakfast Bistro 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188 blaqsheepcoffee.com

Cheshire Cheese Inn (article p. 20-22) 4585 Dunbar St 604-224-2521 cheshirecheeseinn.ca Cosy Inn Cafe 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133 Crepe & Cafe 3500 W 41st Ave 604-566-9787 crepecafe1.com

Domino’s Pizza 3480 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 dominos.ca Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 Dunbar Sushi 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959 Handi Cuisine 4432 Dunbar St 604-738-3186 handicuisine.com

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Hungry Dog Cafe 3625 W 29th Ave 604-657-5481 Jethro’s Fine Grub 3420 Dunbar St 604-569-3441 jethrosfinegrub.com Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 kokopellicafe.ca Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

25

dunbardirectory

FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes ... con’t La Notte Ristorante (ad p. 3) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.ca

Riya’s Pizza 4464 Dunbar St 604-558-4466 riyaspizza.com Simon’s Kitchen 4418 Dunbar St 604-734-1135

Mexi-Cali Diner 4424 Dunbar St 604-731-6517 mexicali.ca

Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355

Moki’s Pizza 5530 Dunbar St 604-263-4440 mokispizza.com New Name!

Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com

Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 starbucks.ca Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 subway.ca

Sushi Inn 4414 Dunbar St 604-739-3818 The Dunbar Public House 4497 Dunbar St 604-222-9922 thedunbar.ca Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 timhortons.ca Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 wildsushi.ca

SERVICES Automotive with Convenience Store Chevron Gas Station with Town Pantry 5505 Dunbar St 604-261-4048

Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave 604-263-9330

Beauty | Hair | Spa Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 blinkbeautybar.com

Dunbar Barbers 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 dunbarbarbers.com

Cabello Spa & Salon 3518 W 41st Ave 604-267-4247 cabellosalonspa.com

Electrolysis by Natalie 3309 Dunbar St 604-518-6625

Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908 Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500 Duet Salon & Spa 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715 26

George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603 Great Clips 4484 Dunbar St 604-732-5123 greatclips.com Hair Place Kiji’s 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 kijishairsalon.com

Hair Zone 3378 Dunbar St 604-788-8233 J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118 Jade’s Feet & Spa 1-3618 W 16th Ave 604-221-1166 Pampered by Kadie 4238 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 pamperedbykadie.com Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 rosenailsandspa.com

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Beauty | Hair | Spa ... con’t Sunflower Spa 3368 Dunbar St 778-379-2688

Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581

The Shop Hair & Esthetics 4446 Dunbar St 604-736-7467 theshophairandesthetics.com

Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744

Touch of Beauty 3291 Dunbar St 604-221-0010 touchofbeautyspa.ca Valentin Salon 4260 Dunbar St 604-732-3523 vyvalentinsalon.com

dunbardirectory

SERVICES

Churches Dunbar Heights United 3525 W 24th Ave 604-731-6420 dunbarheightsuc.ca Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 dunbarlutheran.ca Dunbar Heights Baptist 3996 W 17th Ave 604-224-1031 dhbc.ca

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 3778 W 28th Ave 604-224-5678 icvancouver.ca Knox United Church 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-3747 knoxunitedvancouver.org

Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-1444 marineview.org

St Philip’s Anglican Church

(ad p. 3) 3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 stphilipsdunbar.com

Dental Dr. Alex K H Chan 203-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2860 dralexkhchandentist.com Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 dentistsondunbar.com Dr Benjamin Pliska 103-2786 W 16th Ave 604-732-6333 vwda.ca Dr. George Porteous 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115

Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 23) 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220 dunbardental.ca

Dunbar Family Dental

(ad p. 17, article p. 14-16) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 dunbarfamilydental.com

Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232 Technident 2000 Lab 100-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-1121 Westside Orthodontics 3619 West 18th Avenue 604-736-5705 westsidesmiles.ca

Prodent Dental Lab 101-3540 W 41st Ave 604-263-3111

Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair Busy Bee Cleaners 3556 W 41st Ave 604-263-2215

Dunbar 1 Hour Dry Cleaners 4479 Dunbar St 604-224-3818 dunbardrycleaners.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Dunbar Laundromat & Dry Cleaning 4410 Dunbar St 604-736-5808 27

dunbardirectory

SERVICES Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair ... con’t Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477 goldstarshoerebuilders.com Mai’s Dry Cleaners 3336 Dunbar St 604-739-6638

Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112

Yim’s Alterations 3378 Dunbar St 604-737-8822

Pressed 4 Time Dry Cleaning 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0440 pressed4timedrycleaning.com

Education & Performing Arts - Private 4Cats Dunbar 3354 Dunbar St 604-569-2426 4cats.com/dunbar

Elite Montessori Academy 5520 Dunbar St 604-655-2045 elitemontessori.ca

Ace Education Consulting Ltd Elite Montessori Preschool 210-3540 W 41st Ave 103-3641 West 29th 604-620-4848 604-655-2045 elitemontessori.ca Columbia International University Planning Harmonious Music 3393 Dunbar St Studio (ad p. 35) 604-332-9099 3594 W 17th Ave columbiaedugroup.com 604-767-0136

New Concept Chinese School 5739 Collingwood St 604-773-3858 nccchinese.com

Creative Minds 5351 Camosun St 604-263-4711

Reading Gate Academy 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-8984 vanwest.readinggate.com

Crofton House School 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 croftonhouse.ca

harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Immaculate Conception School (ad p. 7) 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 icschoolvancouver.com

Journey To Learning

Crown Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-228-1316 crownpreschool.ca

(ad p. 23) 4428 Dunbar St 604-734-7374 journeytolearning.com

Curiousity Corner Preschool 3455 W King Edward 604-261-4434 curiousitycornerpreschool.ca

Little House Tutoring 4895 Mackenzie St 604-266-1023 littlehousetutoring.com

Dr. Yang Educational Centre 103-3540 W 41st Ave

Little People’s Preschool 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-2219 littlepeople.ca

Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St Monkey See Monkey Do 604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca Montessori 3525 W 24th Ave 778-371-4659 monkeyseemonkeydo.ca 28

Montessori Ivy School 3641 W 29th Ave 604-221-9300 ivymontessori.ca

Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 opusacademy.com

St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 stgeorges.bc.ca Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 tomthumbpreschool.ca Vancouver Child Study Centre 3525 West 24th Ave 604-222-1943 vancouverchildstudycentre.ca Westside Kumon 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 kumon.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Education - Public Schools (School District #39) Carnarvon Elementary 3400 Balaclava St 604-713-5396 crn.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Elementary 5555 Carnarvon St 604-713-5446 kerrisdale.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Annex 4275 Crown St 604-713-5482 queenelizabeth-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Jules Quesnel Elementary 3050 Crown St 604-713-4577 quesnel.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Byng High School 3939 W 16th Ave 604-713-8171 byng.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5408 queenelizabeth.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Annex Elementary 3250 W 43rd Ave 604-713-5488 kerrisdale-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Kitchener Elementary 3455 West King Edward Ave 604-713-5454 kitchener.vsb.bc.ca

Southlands Elementary 5351 Camosun St 604-713-5414 go.vsb.bc.ca/southlands

BMO Bank of Montreal 4395 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 bmo.com

Edward Jones

dunbardirectory

SERVICES

Financial

CIBC 4306 Dunbar St 604-665-7697 cibc.com

Donald A. Nybo Chartered Professional Accountant (ad p. 35) 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

(ad p. 3) 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 edwardjones.com H & R Block 4220 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 hrblock.ca RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St 604-665-5972 rbc.com

TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 tdcanadatrust.com Trusha Desai Innovation Management 3585-BSMT West 24 Ave 604-738-0764 trushadesai.com

Vancity Credit Union (ad p. 11) 4445 Dunbar St 604-877-7000 vancity.com

Fitness & Sports 30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com/kerrisdale

Elements Academy 4465 Dunbar St 604-568-3441 elementsacademy.com

Southlands Riding Club 7025 Macdonald St 604-263-4817 southlandsridingclub.com

Body Function 4345 Dunbar St 604-565-6630 body-function.ca

Prime Personal Training 3636 W 16th Ave 604-568-5220 primepersonaltraining.com

Spire Wellness & Yoga 2885 W 33rd Ave 604-569-0963 s-pire.ca

CrossFit Empower 3321 Dunbar St 778-873-4427 crossfitempower.com

Pulse Cycling Studio

The Dailey Method 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 thedaileymethod.com

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31st Ave 604-228-8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com

Shamrock Equestrian Centre 3320 W 55th Ave 604-649-4586

Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com

(ad p. 11) 3630 W 16th Ave pulsecycling.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

29

dunbardirectory

SERVICES Health | Medical Alex Musial MD Inc. 4298 Dunbar St 604-731-3612

Gail Olive Masage Therapy 4-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-5856

Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881

Go Physiotherapy 2-3657 W 16th Ave 604-568-4628 gophysiotherapy.ca

Dr. Brian Harris Inc. 211-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5015 Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com Dunbar Physio 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com

Mark Finch & Associates 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 markfinch.ca Meris Williams, PhD 101-3309 Dunbar St 778-828-9702 meriswilliamsphd.com

Head and Heart Counselling 3309 Dunbar St Physical Medicine & Rehab 604-787-4008 headandheartcounselling.com 200-3540 W 41st Ave Hotz Consultants Ltd 208-3540 W 41st Ave 604-873-0013 hotzconsultants.com

Image Optometry 4250 Dunbar St 604-293-3937 Dunbar Pyschological Services image.ca 216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777 Life Chiropractic dunbarpsychology.com 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 Dunbar Spinal Decompression lifechiropracticandmassage.

4168 Dunbar St com 604-742-0702 dunbarspinalLife Labs decompression.com 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 Envision Counselling lifelabs.com 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-1120 Massage Therapy envisioncounselling.ca on Dunbar (ad p. 35) FYidoctors - Dunbar 4192 Dunbar St 4292 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 604-739-2022 massagetherapyondunbar.com fyidoctors.com/vancouverdunbar

Preventum Personalized Health Care 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca Skinworks 3568-3578 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermatology 604-733-9711 plastic surgery skinworks.ca Southland Medical Group 110-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5340 Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110 Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757

Insurance Buntain Insurance - Dunbar 4446 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 Buntain Insurance Southlands 5540 Dunbar St 604-266-5433 buntaininsurance.com 30

Johnston Meier Insurance (ad p. 13) 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com

Rand & Fowler Insurance 4860 Mackenzie St 604-266-2357 randandfowler.com

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Pets Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca

Barktholomews Pet Edibles 4883 Mackenzie St 604-568-3600 barktholomews.ca

Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822

Bosley’s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave 604-266-2667 bosleys.com

K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com

dunbardirectory

SERVICES

Specialty Bearclaw Captial Corp.

214-3540 W 41st Ave 604-682-2201 bearclawcapitalcorp.com Browns Restaurant Group 207A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-630-0885 brownsrestaurantgroup.com Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513

Martin Brothers Funeral Services (ad p. 5) 3398 Dunbar St 778-330-7799 mbfunerals.com

Natural Balance Premium Home Builders 3288 Dunbar St 778-330-7607 naturalbalancehomes.com

Luxmore Group 5737 Collingwood St 604-558-0666 jasonliurealty.com

Sage Construction (ad p. 7) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com Visual Space Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca

SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Accessories Dragon & Phoenix 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 dragonandphoenix.ca

MacGillycuddy’s 4881 Mackenzie St 604-263-5313

Christina’s Flower Shop 5615 Dunbar St 604-263-3011 christinaflowers.com

Gardenia Flowers 5636 Dunbar St 604-269-9234 gardeniaflorists.com

Olinda’s 4305 Dunbar St 604-228-0022

Floral | Nurseries Quince Fine Florals 4870 Mackenzie St 604-263-0202 quincefineflorals.com

Pharmacy Pure Integrative Pharmacy 4198 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 purepharmacy.com

Shoppers Drug Mart 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8855 shoppersdrugmart.ca

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Southland Guardian Pharmacy 3554 West 41st Ave 604- 266-2882 31

dunbardirectory

SHOP - RETAIL Specialty Shops All Nations Stamp & Coin Educational Book Supply 5630 Dunbar St 3548 W 41st Ave 604-684-4613 604-677-8147 allnationsstampandcoin.com Enmark Jewellers Ltd 4315 Dunbar St Blight’s Home Hardware 604-224-3513 (ad p. 17) 3322 Dunbar St Germaine’s Antiques 604-738-3312 4268 Dunbar St blightshomehardware.com 604-306-8364 Cheap Skates Golden Rug Co. 3644 West 16th Ave 3211 Dunbar St 604-222-1125 604-224-3222 goldenrug.com Dunbar Greetings 3456 Dunbar St Hob Too Thrift Shop 604-731-3322 3470 Dunbar St 604-737-7304 Dunbar Lumber vancouverhospice.org 3637 W 16th Ave 604-224-0434 Kerrisdale Equipment dunbarlumber.com 4522 Dunbar St 604-224-3255 Dunbar Paint Centre kerrisdaleequipment.com 3601 W 16th Ave 604-224-0421 Lawrence Books bmvan.com 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812 Dunbar Vacuum Ltd 3468 Dunbar St 604-733-8713 dunbarvacuum.com

Omega Custom Framing 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-6778 omegagallery.ca Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001 Studio Gallery 33 4850 Mackenzie St 604-838-8670 studiogallery33.com The Carrington Shoppe 3434 W 55th Ave 604-266-5725 thecarringtonshoppe.com Toorak Tile & Design 3496 Dunbar St 604-739-5966 tooraktile.com

Movie Theatre Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

COMMUNITY Andrew Wilkinson MLA 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 andrewwilkinsonmla.ca Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 dunbarcentre.ca

Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.vancouver.bc.ca

Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 4, 5, 8, 9) 604-635-1836 dunbarvillage.ca

Businesses Without Storefront in Dunbar Driving Miss Daisy (ad p. 23) 604-723-7247 drivingmissdaisy.ca 32

Dunbar Little League dunbarbaseball.ca

Dunbar Painting

(ad p. 17) 604-788-3382 dunbarpainting.com

www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

Businesses Without Storefront in Dunbar ... con’t Dunbar Plumbing (ad p. 16) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca

Higher Ground Gardens

(ad p. 10) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com

Inverglen Scottish Dancers (ad p. 5) 8886 Hudson St inverglenscottishdancers.com

JB McDermott’s (ad p. 11)

8162 Ontario St 604-321-0126 jbmcdermotts.ca

Kirkland Heating & Cooling (ad p. 33)

112 W 2nd Ave 604-261-2525 kirklandmetalshop.com

Molly Maid, Meg Roberts

Scouts Canada 25th Dunbar Point Grey 31st St Philip’s scouts.ca

(ad p. 13) 604-734-7260 mollymaid.ca

Vancouver Community Baseball vancouvercommunitybaseball. com

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 35) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca

Vancouver United FC (Dunbar Soccer Association) vanufc.com

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven

Vera Vlaovich, Rogers Group Financial

(ad p. 24) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

Sandra Steier Photography

(ad back cover) 604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com

(ad p. 23) 604-737-6728 rogersgroup.com/ veravlaovich

West Point Grey District Girl Guides girlguides.ca

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Call: 604-261-2525 Email: kms@shawbiz.ca

112 W. 2nd Ave, Vancouver

www.kirklandmetalshop.com

The Dunbar Village Business Association (DVBA) would like to thank you for your patience during this challenging time of change on Dunbar Street.

Your local merchants have so much to offer and we thank you for continually supporting your Dunbar Businesses. www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

33

dunbarcalendar

April 2016 Apr 15

Non-Instructional Day School District 39

Apr 17

Vancouver Sun Run in downtown Vancouver

Apr 18

Non-Instructional Day School District 39

Apr 22

Earth Day

Apr 22

Knox United Church Annual Thrift Sale 5-8pm

Apr 23

Knox United Church Annual Thrift Sale 9am-noon

Apr 23

St. Philip’s Church Spring Rummage Sale 9am-noon

Apr 24

St. Philip’s Church Concert: An Afternoon of Chamber Music 4pm

Apr 27

Dunbar Community Centre members Annual General Meeting

May 2016 May 1

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Opening Day

May 1

BMO Vancouver Marathon (road closures in Dunbar)

May 1 & 28

Dunbar in Bloom

May 2

Non-Instructional Day School District 39 (check your own school)

May 7

St. George’s Annual Spring Fair, 10am-4pm, Jr Campus

May 7

A Growing Affair Plant Sale at UBC Botanical Garden

May 7

Zumba Party at Dunbar Community Centre, 5-7pm

May 7

Dunbar Lawn Bowling Open House 1:30-2:30pm

May 8

Mother’s Day

May 20

Non-Instructional Day School District 39

May 21

Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life summer issue (p. 6)

May 23

Victoria Day statutory holiday

May 28 ASK Friendship Centre Book & Bake Sale, 11am-2pm at St. Philips

Church. Books for all ages at good prices, delicious coffee and

baked goods. Fundraiser to serve and support seniors in the community.

May 29 Salmonberry Community Fair at Dunbar Community Centre (p. 5)

June 2016 June 5

St Philip’s Concert: The Music of Henry Purcell at 4pm

June 11

Home to the Highlands by Inverglen Scottish Dancers (p. 5)

June 15

Dunbar Life magazine comes out

View calendar online at www.dunbarlife.com/calendar

34

MASSAGE THERAPY

on dunbar

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Open 7 days a week 4192 Dunbar St at 26th Ave

604-733-3376

massagetherapyondunbar.com

Donald A. Nybo Chartered Professional Accountant ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES • PERSONAL • CORPORATE • ESTATES

#6 – 3615 West 19th Ave Telephone: 604-228-1166

REIDBROTHERS

PLUMBING & HEATING LTD

Harmonious MUSIC STUDIO

Private and group piano lessons for children

Melisa Chui 3594 W. 17th Ave 604-767-0136

New Studio!

www.harmoniousmusicstudio.com

call for sales or service

604-263-0323

Our dispatch team works hard for you, processing approximately 1500 calls per month. We are committed to creating long-term value for our customers, employees and community. From the first call, to the final clean up, our mission is to deliver complete customer satisfaction. We take great pride in helping you with all your heating, cooling and plumbing needs.

Mention this ad and receive

$10 Off

Furnaces & Boilers Hot Water Tanks Tankless Water Heaters

your next service or repair scheduled between March 1 - June 30, 2016

WE SERVICE AND INSTALL Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps Ductless Mini Splits Air Filtration

Heat Recovery Ventilators All Plumbing Fixtures Drains

Serving Greater Vancouver & Richmond for over 35 years Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm (Emergency services are available 24 hours per day).

1636 West 75th Ave, Vancouver www.DunbarLife.com | April 15 - June 15, 2016

www.reidbrothers.ca 35

Time to update your advertising, website and social media photos?

Email or call Sandra Steier to book a headshot session in the studio or on location. Group rates available.

focused on excellence SANDRASTEIERPHOTOGRAPHY

SANDRASTEIER

f 778.839.8355 INFO@SANDRASTEIER.COM | WWW.SANDRASTEIER.COM