You may have noticed that in many of my posts I lean on a familiar invitation: “picture this.” It slips in like an old friend, taps you on the shoulder, and says, “Come with me, I’ve got a scene to show you.” That habit didn’t come out of nowhere. It was shaped in a classroom, […]
My friend said something to me the other day that I haven’t been able to shake. He looked at me over his coffee, that knowing look people get when they’ve lived long enough to stop caring about looking silly, and said: “Royce, did you know that if you get happy enough, you can actually hear […]
Share one each morning. Watch the groans roll in. That is how you know they are working. June 1 – Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. June 2 – What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh. June 3 – Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they […]
At-a-Glance: June 2026 Celebrations Date Celebration Where Best for seniors? All June National Indigenous History Month Nationwide Storytelling, craft demos, seated events All June Pride Month Nationwide Daytime picnics, accessible parade zones All June National Seniors Month (ON, NS, MB) Participating provinces Free events, intergenerational activities June 1 (observed) Easter Monday (federal holiday) Nationwide […]
June is busting out all over, and it is time to celebrate the arrival of summer. In Canada here are some ideas to help you celebrate our country, Here are some quick tips for those of us who are older and are visiting new places: · Pace yourself, Many celebrations have daytime, low-mobility options. Look […]
“A” is for “apple” and “B” is for “boat”, That used to be right, but now it won’t float. “Age before beauty” is what we once said, But let’s be a bit more realistic instead. Now here’s a New Alphabet for you to enjoy See how many letters your body parts employ! A is for […]
Every now and then songs pop into my head. Some just the music, others the words. As I was thinking about what to write for the first day of June. The song, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” famous musical number from 1945 which celebrates the arrival of summer sprang to mind. The song was […]
Seniors Week is almost here. A time to celebrate. A time to gather. A time to be appreciated. But let’s be honest with one another. Celebration without action is just noise. And there’s something we need to talk about. Ageism. It’s the most tolerated form of discrimination in Canada. We’ve all felt it. The eye […]
At the edge of May, when spring is stretching into summer and the days seem to whisper, “Stay a little longer,” there’s a quiet shift happening in many lives. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just a gentle nudge that says, something new is waiting. For some, that “something new” has a name: retirement. Now, let’s be […]
There’s a moment that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s the moment when a senior sits quietly, maybe at the kitchen table, maybe after a long night, and wonders, “Is this just stress… or is it something more?” Reaching for help in that moment can feel like the hardest step of all. Not because help […]
