I know it is easy to look around right now and feel the world coming apart. The news is relentless. The arguments never end. The ground that felt solid yesterday seems to shift beneath us today. And if you are over sixty, you have seen versions of this before, different details, same unease. But here […]
You are eligible for Old Age Security (OAS) immediately, and your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments are no longer penalized for early withdrawal. Annual Expenses Remain the Same The average Canadian retiree still spends approximately $41,000 per year on living expenses . How Much Help Do You Get from the Government at 65.4? Federal Programs […]
I retired at officially at age 60. I worked or unretired for another 8 years and finally retired at age 68, So, I was curious as to hat the retirement age was in 2025. The numbers surprised me. As of 2025, the average retirement age in Canada hit a record high of 65.4 years . […]
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 […]
