{"id":1674,"date":"2019-11-08T12:34:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T17:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2022-10-03T15:58:02","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T15:58:02","slug":"carp-commons-makes-it-official","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/carp-commons-makes-it-official\/","title":{"rendered":"Carp Commons Makes It Official!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CARP \u2013 A project years in the making hosted its official ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 2, 2019 and the greater community welcomed West Carleton\u2019s largest building into the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>It was a gala affair that included local politicians, investors, builders, architects, the now-40 residents that call the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/old.verveseniorliving.com\/carp-commons\/\">Carp Commons Retirement Village<\/a>\u00a0home and the greater Carp community, all personally invited to celebrate the official ribbon cutting as the 129-suite, full-service seniors residence officially opened.<\/p>\n<p>The gala was held in the downstairs common space which includes a formal dining room, chef\u2019s kitchen, common kitchen, caf\u00e9 spaces, study rooms, banquet halls and a theatre, just to name a few of the amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Wine and local beer was served, and executive chef Matthew Brearley had several delicious treats available including lobster, beef and chicken recipes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur residents are enjoying the place, enjoying their food, enjoying their time,\u201d Carp Commons general manager Chris Bishop told the assembled crowd \u2013 some 150 strong.<\/p>\n<p>Bishop spoke of his experience joining the project. Specifically, that of meeting one of the project leaders and investors, Carp resident Greg LeBlanc.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just wanted to introduce myself,\u201d Bishop said of Leblanc\u2019s introduction at Carp\u2019s community hub, Alice\u2019s Caf\u00e9. \u201cWe took two hours. That\u2019s the first time I had the, I like to say, LeBlanc Kool-Aid. He\u2019s going to give me trouble for calling it that. I left so excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That excitement hasn\u2019t waned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love the Village of Carp,\u201d Bishop said. \u201cI live just down the road near the Cheshire Cat. I love my commute. The staff are so friendly. You are never going to hear, \u2018that\u2019s not my job.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>David Bird, the chief operating officer of Verve Senior Living, the company managing the facility, was also on hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt gives me great pleasure to be here,\u201d the Toronto resident said. \u201cCongratulations to Greg, Sally (Storey) and all the other investors. What really brings a senior\u2019s residence to life is the team. It\u2019s a lot of long hours opening a residence. A lot of time away from your family. You\u2019ve done an outstanding job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson presented a certificate commemorating the opening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is worth one free hour of parking anywhere in Ottawa,\u201d Watson joked of the certificate. \u201cI wish you continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coun. Eli El-Chantiry spoke of the similarities between LeBlanc and himself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe made it to West Carleton, we made it to Carp, and we love it here,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is one of the most significant buildings in West Carleton and one of the most beautiful. I\u2019m looking forward to moving in here with Maha (his wife) someday. It\u2019s worthy of this celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>LeBlanc and Storey of Carp Retirement Properties and principle investors also spoke.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSally and I are delighted to see you here this evening and I see so many familiar faces,\u201d LeBlanc said. \u201cIt takes the talents of many and the faith of several.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Storey personally thanked all the professionals involved in bringing the Carp Commons from dream to reality.<\/p>\n<p>The Carp Commons\u2019 first resident Faye Steele also said a few words.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI usually talk too long and too loud,\u201d Steele joked. \u201cI love my beautiful new home at the centre of the village. We came from all across the country and when we got here, we all had another family waiting for us with smiling faces, open arms and helpful hands. We call the Carp Commons home. And to my new housemates, I thank you for your friendship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westcarletononline.com\/carp-commons-makes-it-official\/\">Click here to view original article from West Carleton Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CARP \u2013 A project years in the making hosted its official ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 2, 2019 and the greater community welcomed West Carleton\u2019s largest building into the neighbourhood. 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