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How We Met

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How We Met

JAMES & KEAGAN “It was our sense of humour that brought us together, almost instantly, 20 years ago,” ...

JAMES & KEAGAN “It was our sense of humour that brought us together, almost instantly, 20 years ago,” says James, reflecting on meeting Keagan in a gay bar in Vancouver in 2003. “We were otherwise ...

August 29, 2023
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Inspired Makeover – Norma Reid

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Inspired Makeover – Norma Reid

During a time of transition, Norma Reid was presented with the opportunity to participate in the INSPIRED ...

During a time of transition, Norma Reid was presented with the opportunity to participate in the INSPIRED Makeover, which she called a “perfect visual representation of change.” Norma Reid, before. Ph ...

August 29, 2023
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Lorraine Nygaard: A Calling To Sing

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Lorraine Nygaard: A Calling To Sing

Not everyone begins a singing career after the age of 50. For Lorraine Nygaard, it was never even on her ...

Not everyone begins a singing career after the age of 50. For Lorraine Nygaard, it was never even on her list of things to do, though she has been singing her whole life. “It was an innate part of me ...

August 29, 2023
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Geothermally Grounded

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Geothermally Grounded

How can we, as homeowners, manage to keep up with our rising energy bills and still keep warm and cozy? W ...

How can we, as homeowners, manage to keep up with our rising energy bills and still keep warm and cozy? With all the push to ‘go green’ these days, doesn’t it make sense to check out the resources tha ...

August 29, 2023
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The Elderly Nomad

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The Elderly Nomad

After 12 years in China, at age 69, I was finally faced with “forced retirement.” Then came the decision: ...

After 12 years in China, at age 69, I was finally faced with “forced retirement.” Then came the decision: should I return home to BC or should I continue discovering the world. Not without some trepid ...

August 29, 2023
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Age Is Just A Number…Or Is It?

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Age Is Just A Number…Or Is It?

Age is just a number’ is an interesting concept. Sometimes the just is warranted; som ...

Age is just a number’ is an interesting concept. Sometimes the just is warranted; sometimes, it’s not. While my age - 82 - has never been a particular problem for me, it has someti ...

August 29, 2023
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Adding Oil To Your Coffee

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Adding Oil To Your Coffee

Coffee is probably our most common and popular beverage. And many of us can’t seem to live without severa ...

Coffee is probably our most common and popular beverage. And many of us can’t seem to live without several variations of this drink. There’s ‘Mud’ or ‘Mushroom’ coffee (mostly mushrooms with some coff ...

August 29, 2023
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Living On Purpose

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|Date: August 29, 2023
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Living On Purpose

A “KIND” REVOLUTION! I’ve been thinking about the folks in health care. Since the pandemic, we seem to ha ...

A “KIND” REVOLUTION! I’ve been thinking about the folks in health care. Since the pandemic, we seem to have slammed into a lack of staffing in so many areas and the last thing I want to do is blame th ...

August 29, 2023
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Thrive Beyond 55 – August

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Thrive Beyond 55 – August

As we celebrate our publication’s 20th year in print, one of the things I have loved the most are those m ...

As we celebrate our publication’s 20th year in print, one of the things I have loved the most are those moments when someone we are writing about peels back the curtain to reveal their inner thoughts ...

July 28, 2023
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Adrienne Clarkson: A Sense of Purpose

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Adrienne Clarkson: A Sense of Purpose

Welcoming new Canadians. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson I’m on t ...

Welcoming new Canadians. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson I’m on the phone with Canada’s 26th Governor-General, the Rt. Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, talking abo ...

July 28, 2023
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Cruising Into Our 70’s

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|Date: July 28, 2023
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Cruising Into Our 70’s

It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welco ...

It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welcome this milestone with glee. The sixties have been a toughie: losing a parent; dealing with anx ...

July 28, 2023
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Successful Transition To Retirement Living

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Successful Transition To Retirement Living

While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can b ...

While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can become more of a challenge to navigate. If or when the time comes to choose independent or assis ...

July 28, 2023
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Good Eats!

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Good Eats!

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. –Irish Proverb The two main reasons people move in ...

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. –Irish Proverb The two main reasons people move into a full-service independent living residence are for the homecooked meals and the companionsh ...

July 28, 2023
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Inspired Makeover – Mary Hicks

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Inspired Makeover – Mary Hicks

After working as a registered nurse in Alberta for nearly 50 years, Mary Hicks is enjoying retirement in ...

After working as a registered nurse in Alberta for nearly 50 years, Mary Hicks is enjoying retirement in Victoria, which is calls her “ideal place to retire.”“I love Victoria for so many things, but p ...

July 28, 2023
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Island Getaway: A Mother-Daughter Retreat in Barbados

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|Date: July 28, 2023
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Island Getaway: A Mother-Daughter Retreat in Barbados

When COVID slammed the brakes on travel, my daughter and I chatted regularly about taking a trip together ...

When COVID slammed the brakes on travel, my daughter and I chatted regularly about taking a trip together to the Caribbean. It’s challenging to finish a conversation when we get together for family di ...

July 28, 2023
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