Tag: May 2024 | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine

Thrive Beyond 55

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Thrive Beyond 55

Embracing the Heartbeat of Humanity: Why Charities and Nonprofits Matter As I reflect on my journey throu ...

Embracing the Heartbeat of Humanity: Why Charities and Nonprofits Matter As I reflect on my journey through life, I’m reminded of the profound impact charities and nonprofits have had on both my perso ...

April 30, 2024
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Marion Buller: Up Close and Personal with UVic’s Chancellor

Posted by Jennifer Hartley
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Marion Buller: Up Close and Personal with UVic’s Chancellor

“Stay calm, be brave and wait for the signs. Never say never and keep an open mind.” For the Honour ...

“Stay calm, be brave and wait for the signs. Never say never and keep an open mind.” For the Honourable Marion Buller, one of the most accomplished judges in Canada and Chancellor of the Univers ...

April 30, 2024
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John Thomson: There’s always a story to tell…

Posted by Maureen Leyland
|Date: April 30, 2024
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John Thomson: There’s always a story to tell…

Pop quiz! How many magazine writers can you name off the top of your head? Perhaps you ‘follow’ some favo ...

Pop quiz! How many magazine writers can you name off the top of your head? Perhaps you ‘follow’ some favourite writers? Photo courtesy of John Thomson In general, most of us remember the content of an ...

April 30, 2024
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How We Met

Posted by Verena Foxx
|Date: April 30, 2024
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How We Met

Marion and Bill Vancouverites by choice, Marion and Bill recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Bi ...

Marion and Bill Vancouverites by choice, Marion and Bill recently celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Bill, a Dutch immigrant who grew up in Smithers, BC, met Marion, born in Brandon, Manitoba and li ...

April 30, 2024
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Nurturing Machismo

Posted by Joan Thompson
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Nurturing Machismo

It’s winter and I’m not in sunny Mexico. I’m in Canada, partway to the Arctic, and the air prickles with ...

It’s winter and I’m not in sunny Mexico. I’m in Canada, partway to the Arctic, and the air prickles with cold and the crankiness that settles in mid-winter. Wrapped head to toe in layers of fleece and ...

April 30, 2024
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Surprises of Arkansas

Posted by Kate Robertson
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Surprises of Arkansas

Arkansas has never been on my radar. To my knowledge, I’ve never even met another Canadian who has visite ...

Arkansas has never been on my radar. To my knowledge, I’ve never even met another Canadian who has visited the 25th state. Aside from the fact that it’s nicknamed the Natural State, due to its beautif ...

April 30, 2024
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Many Ways to Fortify: Amsterdam to Dalmatia

Posted by Joan Boxall
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Many Ways to Fortify: Amsterdam to Dalmatia

Fortification isn’t only about food and drink, but in safety and strength gained. There’s a ‘je ne sais q ...

Fortification isn’t only about food and drink, but in safety and strength gained. There’s a ‘je ne sais quoi’ value-added ingredient in feeling encouraged and powerful. A 3-day reunion with our extend ...

April 30, 2024
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Water, Water…

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Water, Water…

There is no simple answer to how much water you need daily. It’s complicated. What we do know is we need ...

There is no simple answer to how much water you need daily. It’s complicated. What we do know is we need to stay hydrated. The adult body is about 60 percent water. Water is necessary for many vital f ...

April 30, 2024
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Living On Purpose-Downsizing or Bust

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: April 30, 2024
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Living On Purpose-Downsizing or Bust

Our grand plan of wintering in Mexico and the rest of the year living in a condo in our hometown of Victo ...

Our grand plan of wintering in Mexico and the rest of the year living in a condo in our hometown of Victoria, BC was put on hold when the pandemic hit. But by the summer of 2022, we were s ...

April 30, 2024
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Tom Roden: Radio Royalty

Posted by Kerilie McDowall
|Date: April 27, 2024
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Tom Roden: Radio Royalty

Tom Roden, the host and producer of “What’s Next” on CHLY 101.7 FM, shares insights on maintaining an act ...

Tom Roden, the host and producer of “What’s Next” on CHLY 101.7 FM, shares insights on maintaining an active lifestyle and achieving longevity. At 93 years old, Tom, an online business pioneer, emphas ...

April 27, 2024
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