1964-1968
The Idea
It all started in 1964 with the original founders discussing the idea during their regular games of Bridge. As members of the Old Age Pensioners Organization (OAPO #88), they envisioned being able to stay in their beloved community of Sooke as they aged. Four years later in 1968, they formed the Sooke Elderly Citizens’ Housing Society.
Key Milestones:
1968-1984
Building the Dream
At the end of 1968, the dream turned into action with the purchase of a six-acre parcel of land in the heart of Sooke. The 1970s and 80s were a flurry of building activity, with construction of the first three buildings, each with 6 units for Independent Living.
Key Milestones:
2008-2024
Expansion & Accreditation
Three decades later, the campus of care was completed with the addition of assisted living, complex care and hospice suites. The process of Accreditation followed, resulting in Ayre Manor meeting and exceeding the highest quality Canadian and international standards of care.
Key Milestones:
2030s
Our Future
Sooke Elderly Citizen’s Housing Society plans for the future include expanding facilities and enhancing care programs, ensuring more local residents can age in place with dignity and connection. Meeting the evolving needs of our community is an important vision that depends on community support and the generosity of donors to help bring it to life.
You can help us get there.