To our co-op members,

In light of recent events, the Board of Directors asks all members to refrain from using common spaces for the foreseeable future to practice social distancing and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 Spaces to avoid gatherings include:

• Common Room, including kitchen, bathroom, and library
• Lobby, particularly area by couches
• Playground and playground equipment
• Hallways, breezeways, and courtyard

Additionally, please limit un-supervised access in the following…

Good morning:

 Due to recent events with coronavirus COVID 19. Chfbc has released a memo. Please see the memo and the links below. Thank you.

1st link: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
2nd link: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
3rd link: http://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2020/information-on-novel-coronavirus

Dear Members,

As you’ve noticed for the past week we’ve been having issues with the first gate to the building not closing. We understand that this is a security issue and we are actively working to get this fixed. We’ve been advised that the replacement part will take 2-4 weeks to arrive. In the meantime, we advise all members to please remember to lock all the doors to your vehicle and do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.

Thank you for your understand and my apologies for any…

Hi Neighbours,

The Laundry Room has gone through a facelift. A fresh coat of paint, repairs, a good cleaning and new use signage are done and the room is more inviting.

The Laundry Committee would like to thank Alix for her design work on the signs. |

There were six laundry baskets provided by the Board, only 2 remain and 1 has been swapped for an old broken one. These are to remain in the Laundry Room so if you are in possession of one, please bring it back. It is not yours to keep.

Please take a…

2019 AV Co-op Gifting Room

The Christmas Gifting Room is a volunteer-run event where children get to pick out gifts for parents and/or family members all by themselves (and with a little help from a Shopping Assistant). What children love most about this event is the way they get to independently choose gifts and then surprise their parents on Christmas day.  What parents love most is the amount of pride, thoughtfulness and joy they see in their children. Volunteers also enjoy the…

Attention Members of Athletes Village Housing Co-Op

Between Dec 9^th – Dec 20th, 2019 there will be painting in the common areas this includes the laundry room, lobby walls, hallways and doors that access stairwells, janitorial and electrical rooms. There will be wet paint notices posted in the elevator and on the floor that is being painted when the painting stage of the job starts for that particular hallway. Before that time you may see mud repairs on walls please try not to bump into any…

Hi everyone,

There has been quite a bit of interest in starting up an AV Coop Community Choir.  We are in the process of finding a choir director to work with our group and are looking for choir participants!  Absolutely no singing experience required!  This will be a fun, informal group led by a choir director who will help us all improve musically while having the chance to sing together.

Practices will be held two times a month on a weeknight evening in the common room. Days/times are still to…

Dear Members:

It is the time of year for holiday fun and Christmas Trees.  If you are bringing in a live Christmas tree, please note the following guidelines:

• When you bring your tree in and out of the building, it must be bagged [to avoid needle shedding]
• Members are responsible to clean up any mess created by the trees, and for any damage done as trees are moved in and out of the building and units
• Trees must be removed from the Co-op within a timely manner after the holiday [fire…

Dear members:

Please find attached an important notice regarding an upcoming cold water disruption.

Bechir Ndarama, Coordinator
COHO Management Services Society