First off, congratulations on reaching retirement! Whether you just stepped into this new phase or are thinking about it, you’re in for an incredible journey. And let’s be honest—one of the biggest perks of retirement is finally getting to waste a bit of time guilt-free. But there’s a fine line between savouring those free moments […]
One of our new Board members said to me after he was elected, that he had been trying to reach out and become more involved in his community and was glad he fund our association. It got me thinking. For many when they retire, they lose the community they relied on when they were working. […]
1. Why do seniors always carry a pencil? Because they want to draw on their years of experience! 2. I told my grandpa he was aging like fine wine. He replied, ‘Well, I hope I don’t end up in a glass!’ 3. Why did the senior citizen bring a ladder to the bar? Because they […]
In the workshops that we give to seniors one of the more popular ones is about Dementia. So when the following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine l thought the wish list was very well put and I thought I would share it. She got it from Joshua Pettit,the original author. I started […]
The following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine, and she got it from Joshua Pettit who is the original author of the post. I add a few wishes to his list at the end. Here is his original wish list with online resources that may help caregivers fulfill each request. These resources […]
On Facebook, I saw a list of where you can download free ebooks. I use the library to get my books and I read about 10 to 14 books every two weeks. I know when one is retired one has time to spare. I know that many seniors love to read, but there were no […]
I saw this on FaceBook it was posted by Kristie Sutton and I thought it was interesting. 1. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster. 2. Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer […]
My son told me this story and I am passing it on. As a guitarist, my son gets all kinds of gigs, but recently he was dying for a unique one. A funeral director asked him to play at a graveside service for a homeless man. This gentleman had no family or friends, so they […]
Difficulty is a natural part of life, and for many seniors, it can come in various forms—whether through health challenges, loss of loved ones, financial struggles, or a shift in identity after retirement. However, instead of succumbing to despair, finding meaning in the face of adversity can foster resilience, purpose, and personal growth. This mindset […]
Happy Birthday to a wonderful lady who continues to fill my life with love, laughter, and joy after all these years. Here are some thoughts that reflect how much you mean to me: You’re just the right age to embrace life with wisdom, grace, and style—proving that being a senior is truly something special. If […]
