By Bessie Grimes: Susan Bentley, President of the Fatso Club’s Banquet Committee, set out the guidelines for the October Feast. “You know the rules. Each person spends a minimum of $100.00 on the dish of his or her choice. Each dish must contain at least 1000 calories per serving and be as rich and decadent as possible.… Read More Maple Syrup Pie
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of a dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy Most of us know that exercise is good for us. We’ve heard about the many benefits of being active, such as, increased energy, stronger immune… Read More How Does Fitness Improve Your Mental Health?
By Bessie Grimes: Some think that if you quit your job, you’ll sit around all day. But that’s not how it really is; at least, that’s what they say. Clubs and hobbies call out to you, “Come here and let’s explore The opportunities you have; out there’s an open door…” Travel is also an option… Read More Poem: A World of New Adventures
By Shirley Cambray Another long, cold Ontario winter was finally at an end, and The Willows Retirement Home had been decorated to welcome Spring. Small vases of yellow and white Daffodils graced the tables for dinner, set with napkin-wrapped cutlery on frilly place mats, artistically decorated by Grade Eight students at the local school. The staff… Read More Feature: A Life Well Lived
Photo: Courtesy of Gravenhurst Lions Club “A community is commonly understood to be about relationships; it’s not a place. A neighborhood is a place, but community is about people’s relationships.” – John McKnight 1990 As human beings we’re meant to connect and relate to each other. Having someone to listen when you need to talk… Read More Strong Communities: A Buffer Against Stress