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Gail Grant

Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.

Barbara Karasiuk

Nov 25, 2024

This 79 challenged herself to her first cancer fundraiser walk in 2003 and has participated in 19 more since then.

Writing Your Own Story

Nov 25, 2024

Taking time to review your past is a great way to take stock of your present situation and make plans for the future.

Meet a Community Elder: Fred Dyke

Nov 25, 2024

Whether at the pulpit or on the mats at judo club, Pastor Fred strives to live life with purpose.

Change: The Older We Get, The Faster It Comes

Sep 7, 2024

In the later years time seems to move faster as our bodies, our loved ones, and our communities all change in a multitude of ways.

Meet a Community Elder: Bob Long

Sep 7, 2024

With a passion for engineering, consulting and local politics, this 83-year-old stays active in his personal and professional life.

Still Iain

Jun 14, 2024

When Iain Richmond was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, everything changed for him and his wife, except their commitment to face it together.

Life in the Blue Zone

Jun 14, 2024

Aiming to reach 100? Learn about life in Blue Zones, the places on earth where people live beyond a century.

Meet a Community Elder: Wendy Kulhay

Jun 14, 2024

Whether riding her ATV or wintering in Costa Rica, at age 91 Wendy remains a spirited dynamo.

Country Whimsy

Jun 14, 2024

A Caledon country home reflects the lighthearted spirit of its owners with art, collectibles and a couple of amusing sight gags.

Riding the Medical Merry-Go-Round

Mar 16, 2024

In addition to rest, nutrition and exercise, medical and tune-up appointments are a necessity to keep aging bodies in good (enough) shape.

Meet a Community Elder: John Ferguson

Mar 16, 2024

John Ferguson first climbed the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in 2018 when he was 85, and has repeated the challenge five times since.

Her Bright Idea

Mar 16, 2024

A 178-year-old Caledon farmhouse is a peaceful yet exuberant testament to the owner’s singlemindedness and the nearly 20 years she has worked to bring her vision to life.

Home Safety Tips for Seniors

Nov 27, 2023

There are many steps older adults can take to prepare for the unexpected and avoid unhappy accidents.

Meet a Community Elder: Carol Seglins

Nov 27, 2023

Having served three terms as Caledon’s mayor, this advocate still cares deeply about the well-being of her beloved Caledon.

Bonnie Ledson and team – Fundraising Divas

Nov 23, 2023

This dynamic team has raised more than a million dollars over the years in support of the Bethell Hospice through their annual Diamond in the Hills fashion show, luncheon and auction.

The Dressing Dilemma

Sep 8, 2023

Writer Gail Grant explores the physical complexities of getting clothes onto an aging body.

Meet a Community Elder: Jeffrey Cottam

Sep 8, 2023

This charismatic Mono resident has a passion for acting, and a touch for healing.

Master of the Worlds

Jun 16, 2023

Elite triathlete, car enthusiast and cancer survivor, 75-year-old Bob Knuckey aims to conquer the world – again.