In renovations, it is often the little things that really count
“Hi Brent,” was the greeting I received when entering a new client’s home. “This way, come through.” I followed behind and wandered into the kitchen. “Here are the plans, we
RTAM update
The Retired Teachers Association of Manitoba (RTAM), is pleased to introduce to its 10,000 members an exciting new benefit. RTAM has partnered with TRIP MERCHANT to provide unique travel experiences
Inspiration in Flin Flon
Flin Flon Arts Council hosted Inspiration 3.0 – Developing a Northern Vision in March 2020. This is the third edition of the Inspiration conference which grew out of a wish
Social engagement programs & services
As the older adult population continues to grow globally, A & O: Support Services for Older Adults is dedicated to providing specialized programs and services to support older adults in
Fifty years ago…and other stuff
Fifty years ago (okay, maybe a few more) my mother imparted many sage words of advice, such as: • “Don’t talk with food in your mouth.”• “Keep that up and
Lemon Meringue pie, Clouds from the oven
As the years have progressed there are certain times I sit and reflect on my learnings of yesteryear, my memory racing at the happy times I spent with my grandmother
Did you know…….
Between 2011 and 2016, Winnipeg’s older adult population (55+) increased by 2% to make up 28% of Winnipeg’s total population (Statistics Canada, 2011, 2016). Due to population aging taking place
Change your attitude and change your life
Walt Disney, Will Rogers and Mark Twain all agreed that we are just as happy as we make up our minds to be. It’s all a matter of attitude. Gerald
Why giving back is so darn good for you!
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama How do you cultivate empathy and the desire to give
Is this for real?
As I was writing for the January issue several months ago, I thought about how balanced and beautiful and auspicious the year 2020 looked on paper. As we head into