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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…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 ...

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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 ...

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  • Living On Purpose

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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 ...

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  • Thrive Beyond 55 – August

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    Thrive Beyond 55 - August

    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 ...

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  • Cruising Into Our 70’s

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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 ...

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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 ...

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  • Good Eats!

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    Good Eats!

    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 ...

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  • Inspired Makeover – Mary Hicks

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    Inspired Makeover - Mary Hicks

    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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    Island Getaway: A Mother-Daughter Retreat in Barbados

    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 ...

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  • Averting Loneliness

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    Averting Loneliness

    “Don’t wanna be all by myself anymore.” —Eric Carmen Have you reached out to a lonely person lately? Or a ...

    “Don’t wanna be all by myself anymore.” —Eric Carmen Have you reached out to a lonely person lately? Or are you a lonely person? Loneliness and isolation are concerns in Canada as more and more people ...

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  • Thrive Beyond 55 – June/July

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    Thrive Beyond 55 - June/July

    Thrive Beyond 55 – June/July

    Celebrating 20 Years This month marks the beginning of our 20th year of publication. What a journey it ha ...

    Celebrating 20 Years This month marks the beginning of our 20th year of publication. What a journey it has been. I still remember the day the first magazines arrived in my driveway – the excitement an ...

    May 29, 2023
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  • CBT: An Effective Insomnia Treatment

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    CBT: An Effective Insomnia Treatment

    CBT: An Effective Insomnia Treatment

    Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be a highly effective treatment for insomnia, particularly for ad ...

    Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be a highly effective treatment for insomnia, particularly for adults over age 55, several studies show. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends CBT-I ...

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  • Gathering For The Grape: The District Wine Village

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    Gathering For The Grape: The District Wine Village

    Gathering For The Grape: The District Wine Village

    “We season all our reds in these oak barrels. Most of the barrels are from the US or France, but we just ...

    “We season all our reds in these oak barrels. Most of the barrels are from the US or France, but we just got a shipment from Hungary! I'm sure that’s going to give a new twist to the flavour and finis ...

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  • Understanding Shingles

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    Understanding Shingles

    Have you seen the latest TV ad promo called, “Shingles is Sleeping”? The awareness campaign was launched ...

    Have you seen the latest TV ad promo called, “Shingles is Sleeping”? The awareness campaign was launched to inform Canadians of the risks of developing this disease after a recent study indicated that ...

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Tea Creek // A free film about Indigenous food sovereignty in Victoria
Tea Creek // A free film about Indigenous food sovereignty in Victoria
Wednesday, April 1, 2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ambrosia Banquet
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Please register for this free documentary film screening. Everyone is welcome but space is limited so register early! Please reserve your spot and likewise, please cancel your [...]
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The Alien in the Machine: Artificial Intelligence - Risks and Ethics
The Alien in the Machine: Artificial Intelligence - Risks and Ethics
Saturday, April 11, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Nanoose Place Community Centre
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The Alien in the Machine: Artificial Intelligence - Risks and Ethics Saturday, April 11, 2026 As AI tools continue to evolve with increasing claims of [...]
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Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Saturday, April 11, 2026    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
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Come celebrate Spring with us at Swan Lake’s Spring Craft Fair, featuring handcrafted goods by the Silver Swans! Join us on April 11th and 12th [...]
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Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
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Come celebrate Spring with us at Swan Lake’s Spring Craft Fair, featuring handcrafted goods by the Silver Swans! Join us on April 11th and 12th [...]
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Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Sunday, April 12, 2026    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
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Come celebrate Spring with us at Swan Lake’s Spring Craft Fair, featuring handcrafted goods by the Silver Swans! Join us on April 11th and 12th [...]
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Gloria
Gloria
Sunday, April 26, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
St. Elizabeth's Church
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Via Choralis' spring concert features Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria, a welcome and rare opportunity to hear this uplifting work in its entirety. The forty-voice choir will [...]
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Swan Lake Native Plant Sale
02 May
Saturday, May 2, 2026 - Monday, May 4, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
We're excited to announce our 31st annual Native Plant Sale will be on May 2nd and 3rd! Don't miss out on your chance to shop [...]
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Events on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Tea Creek // A free film about Indigenous food sovereignty in Victoria
Tea Creek // A free film about Indigenous food sovereignty in Victoria
1 Apr 26
Victoria
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The Alien in the Machine: Artificial Intelligence - Risks and Ethics
The Alien in the Machine: Artificial Intelligence - Risks and Ethics
11 Apr 26
Nanoose Bay
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
11 Apr 26
Victoria
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
11 Apr 26
Victoria
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Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
11 Apr 26
Victoria
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
Swan Lake Spring Craft Fair
12 Apr 26
Victoria
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Gloria
Gloria
26 Apr 26
Sidney
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02 May
Swan Lake Native Plant Sale
2 May 26
Victoria
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