Tag: August 2021 | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine

THRIVE BEYOND 55: August 2021

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: July 26, 2021
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THRIVE BEYOND 55: August 2021

As we reflect on retirement housing in this issue, I’m reminded of my own journey with family members and ...

As we reflect on retirement housing in this issue, I’m reminded of my own journey with family members and friends through the process of deciding whether or not to move. For over 13 years my mother-in ...

July 26, 2021
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MOSHE DENBURG: MUSIC UNITES THE WORLD

Posted by John Thomson
|Date: July 26, 2021
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MOSHE DENBURG: MUSIC UNITES THE WORLD

Founder and original artistic director of the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra performing at a concert ...

Founder and original artistic director of the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra performing at a concert by the Tzimmes ensemble at the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture. Photo: Naomi Arney Sur ...

July 26, 2021
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EAT STAY LOVE

Posted by Lisa Grewar
|Date: July 26, 2021
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EAT STAY LOVE

Eggs Benedict for breakfast, sautéed prawns with garlic butter for lunch, and rosemary roasted lamb for d ...

Eggs Benedict for breakfast, sautéed prawns with garlic butter for lunch, and rosemary roasted lamb for dinner. These are just a few mouth-watering dishes on the menu at retirement residences. And whe ...

July 26, 2021
| by Lisa Grewar

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Posted by Melanie Dorchester
|Date: July 26, 2021
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

My dad imagined that he’d live in his cozy bungalow with his beloved wife forever, but far sooner than ex ...

My dad imagined that he’d live in his cozy bungalow with his beloved wife forever, but far sooner than expected, Mom passed away, and he found himself alone. Family, neighbours and church friends did ...

July 26, 2021
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IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE?

Posted by Diana Pengelley
|Date: July 26, 2021
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IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE?

So, you are thinking of moving to a retirement residence! This can be an exciting time, and with careful ...

So, you are thinking of moving to a retirement residence! This can be an exciting time, and with careful planning, it can be an easy transition. BC offers so many options, from condos with amenit ...

July 26, 2021
| by Diana Pengelley

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GROUNDED

Posted by Isa Perkins
|Date: July 26, 2021
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GROUNDED

As Helen Stewart leads me down the paths in her garden, pointing out various flowers, she looks at peace. ...

As Helen Stewart leads me down the paths in her garden, pointing out various flowers, she looks at peace. “I feel the earth beneath my feet when I walk in my garden, and it makes me feel grounded,” sh ...

July 26, 2021
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OUTDOOR FRIENDSHIP DURING THE PANDEMIC

Posted by Melanie Dorchester
|Date: July 26, 2021
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OUTDOOR FRIENDSHIP DURING THE PANDEMIC

Apparently, bridges are known to be a common meeting place for cyclists. On that first day of many advent ...

Apparently, bridges are known to be a common meeting place for cyclists. On that first day of many adventures, I waited patiently as cars roared above me on the Lion’s Gate Bridge. Group after group c ...

July 26, 2021
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HOW WE MET

Posted by Verena Foxx
|Date: July 26, 2021
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HOW WE MET

Kara & Wyatt Kara and Wyatt met in 2016 and married one year later. Both in their late 50s at t ...

Kara & Wyatt Kara and Wyatt met in 2016 and married one year later. Both in their late 50s at the time, life gave them a second chance at love, and they took it. Each had tragically l ...

July 26, 2021
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DAY TRIPPIN’ IN BC: SIGHTS AND HEIGHTS OF SQUAMISH

Posted by Jane Cassie
|Date: July 26, 2021
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DAY TRIPPIN’ IN BC: SIGHTS AND HEIGHTS OF SQUAMISH

Last month’s Day Tripper included Murrin Park, where the summit of Quercus Trail offers all hikers a pret ...

Last month’s Day Tripper included Murrin Park, where the summit of Quercus Trail offers all hikers a pretty Howe Sound panorama. Climb a little higher (okay, a lot higher) up the nearby Stawamus Chief ...

July 26, 2021
| by Jane Cassie

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FOREVER FIT: BUILD A STRONGER CORE

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: July 26, 2021
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FOREVER FIT: BUILD A STRONGER CORE

Every movement you make originates from the torso or centre of your body. Having strong arms and legs is ...

Every movement you make originates from the torso or centre of your body. Having strong arms and legs is useless if the trunk they are attached to isn’t equal or greater in strength. Your sense of bal ...

July 26, 2021
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VICTORIA MARATHON MOVES AHEAD WITH HALF MARATHON AND 8K RACES

Posted by Anita Smith
|Date: July 26, 2021
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VICTORIA MARATHON MOVES AHEAD WITH HALF MARATHON AND 8K RACES

As the province gets closer to re-opening special events, people are motivated to start socializing and g ...

As the province gets closer to re-opening special events, people are motivated to start socializing and getting active again! The Victoria Marathon Society is excited to announce there will be an in-p ...

July 26, 2021
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HORSES FOSTER HEALING

Posted by Virginia Sperl
|Date: July 26, 2021
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HORSES FOSTER HEALING

Pippa greets me with a warm smile and elegant British accent, while maneuvering her electric wheelchair l ...

Pippa greets me with a warm smile and elegant British accent, while maneuvering her electric wheelchair like an Indy 500 driver: strategically analyzing her surroundings but without the speed. A skill ...

July 26, 2021
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CYCLING THE GARONNE CANAL TOWPATH IN SOUTHWEST FRANCE

Posted by Joan Boxall
|Date: July 26, 2021
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CYCLING THE GARONNE CANAL TOWPATH IN SOUTHWEST FRANCE

B for BordeauxCooling our toes in the world’s original water mirror, fog emanates every 15 minutes from t ...

B for BordeauxCooling our toes in the world’s original water mirror, fog emanates every 15 minutes from the banks of water that define Bordeaux in two words: bord and eaux. This UNESCO world heritage ...

July 26, 2021
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FINDING LITTLE MOMENTS OF SELF-CARE

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: July 26, 2021
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FINDING LITTLE MOMENTS OF SELF-CARE

When we are working with a caregiver and we hear them struggling to prioritize their needs or find time a ...

When we are working with a caregiver and we hear them struggling to prioritize their needs or find time and energy to keep well, it’s never easy for us to respond with, “Put your own oxygen mask on fi ...

July 26, 2021
| by Wendy Johnstone

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LIVING ON PURPOSE: ADVENTURES ABROAD

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: July 26, 2021
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LIVING ON PURPOSE: ADVENTURES ABROAD

One of my husband’s favourite activities lately has been reading about living abroad. Although we li ...

One of my husband’s favourite activities lately has been reading about living abroad. Although we like to spend a few months each winter in a warmer climate and have focused on Mexico, Helmuth ha ...

July 26, 2021
| by Laurie Mueller

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