One hundred lucky seniors can get a special treat to mark National Seniors Day on Oct. 1 that was the result of a friendly competition between chefs.

Bria Communities will host a Drive-Thru Pie Pick-up giving away free pies to seniors. The first 100 seniors who come through Sunridge Gardens retirement home in Murrayville between 1 and 3 p.m.

鈥淏ria Communities chefs from all four seniors residences competed in mid-September to make the signature BriaCuisine鈩� pumpkin pie recipe. They will bake the pies and have them packaged and ready to give away as seniors drive-through,鈥� said Janice Miller, Bria鈥檚 spokesperson.

But there wasn鈥檛 just one winner. The Sunridge Gardens chef won for his aunt鈥檚 crust which has citrus zest and juice in it and the chef from Bria鈥檚 Tswassen facility won for his filling. The pies come with cream cheese frosting. Sous chef Danielle Armfeldt contributed the idea for a special garnish using a local fruit.

鈥淭hey鈥檝e got these fabulous sugared cranberries on top,鈥� Miller said.

We're celebrating National Seniors Day on October 1 by giving seniors free pie! Not just any pie, our signature BriaCuisine鈩� Pumpkin Pie! Find out more about the Drive-Thru Pie Pick-up

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Staff making the eight-inch pies safe for distribution and staff from Magnolia Garden鈥檚 in 91原创 City will be at Sunridge Gardens to help with the event Thursday, Oct. 1.

鈥淪afety and health precautions are top priority in this event; contact tracing, appropriate PPE and social distancing will ensure seniors and Bria staff are protected,鈥� Miller added.

Sunridge Gardens is at 22301 Fraser Hwy. People must be 65 or older to receive a free pie.

National Seniors Day in Canada coincides with the United Nations鈥� International Day of Older Persons and is an opportunity to honour older residents of the community.

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