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Camino Sisters

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|Date: September 26, 2023
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Camino Sisters

Neighbours sparked my initial interest in Camino de Santiago. They enthusiastically described walking par ...

Neighbours sparked my initial interest in Camino de Santiago. They enthusiastically described walking parts of pilgrimage routes through towns in France, Spain and Portugal. All routes eventually led ...

September 26, 2023
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VICTORIA SOUP KITCHEN

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|Date: October 26, 2022
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VICTORIA SOUP KITCHEN

It’s known by many names: The Soup Kitchen, Victoria Soup Kitchen, or the 9–10 Club Serving Soup to the H ...

It’s known by many names: The Soup Kitchen, Victoria Soup Kitchen, or the 9–10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry, and this volunteer-run, free-food resource provided daily meals to 30,000 guests in 2021 ...

October 26, 2022
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SAVING & PROTECTING THE LIVES OF REFUGEES

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|Date: April 27, 2022
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SAVING & PROTECTING THE LIVES OF REFUGEES

News headlines come and go.From the safety and comfort of our homes, we can carry on until, one day, we c ...

News headlines come and go.From the safety and comfort of our homes, we can carry on until, one day, we can’t. In 2021, many residents of BC experienced sudden disruption in their lives due to fires, ...

April 27, 2022
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WALKING SOCCER

Posted by Melanie Dorchester
|Date: February 24, 2022
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WALKING SOCCER

Go ahead, ask a friend what they know about co-ed walking soccer. Seriously. Ask them and you’ll get a ra ...

Go ahead, ask a friend what they know about co-ed walking soccer. Seriously. Ask them and you’ll get a range of answers, from “Never heard of it” to “Oh, yes! It’s the best thing ever!” Known as walki ...

February 24, 2022
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SERVICE IN BC

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|Date: October 27, 2021
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SERVICE IN BC

The world has changed significantly since 1920 when Hal Rogers launched the first Canadian Kinsmen club i ...

The world has changed significantly since 1920 when Hal Rogers launched the first Canadian Kinsmen club in Hamilton, Ontario. Polio was a dire threat in the world at that time, and Kinsmen volunteers ...

October 27, 2021
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ADAPTING TO EARLY RETIREMENT

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|Date: September 25, 2021
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ADAPTING TO EARLY RETIREMENT

The decision to retire was not simple. A quick survey of friends and family showed diverse attitudes towa ...

The decision to retire was not simple. A quick survey of friends and family showed diverse attitudes towards retirement. For those who deeply enjoyed their work, or whose finances dictated the necessi ...

September 25, 2021
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOVE TO A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

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|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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OUTDOOR FRIENDSHIP DURING THE PANDEMIC

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|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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