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Gail Grant

Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.

Opera 101

Sep 18, 2018

Opera singing is a taxing physical feat, requiring a strong diaphragm, great lung power and breath control, and healthy vocal cords.

The WHO and Local Seniors

Sep 18, 2018

Orangeville residents and planners looking to serve an aging population are finding age-friendly inspiration in the World Health Organization.

Ingrid Sander

Sep 18, 2018

As a child, Ingrid Sander fled the Allied bombing of Berlin, then she and her family walked 200 kilometres back home.

Older Could Be Better

Jun 19, 2018

The Research Institute for Aging works to improve quality of life for seniors.

Debbie Fawcett

Jun 19, 2018

Debbie Fawcett, a longtime municipal politician, championed the restoration of Horning’s Mills community hall.

Wildlife Rescue: Cry of the Wild

Mar 26, 2018

Sherri Cox, a corporate executive turned wildlife vet, takes her surgical skills on the road to aid animals in distress.

Help for the Tech Challenged

Mar 26, 2018

Ken’s students often bring their own computers to class, only to discover hardware or software problems.

Stan Shapiro

Mar 26, 2018

More than 70 years later, Stan reflects on his history with horses.

Faraway Places are Still Within Reach

Nov 22, 2017

Travel helps us see things from a different perspective and lean away from old age.

Bill Carnegie

Nov 22, 2017

“My life has been bookended by hockey in the winter and flying in the summer,” he says.

Your Next Move

Sep 16, 2017

Graduated communities that enable you to stay in your home area as capabilities diminish have obvious advantages.

Russ Brown

Sep 16, 2017

This past summer, with minimal assistance and working from a low chair, Russ created a flourishing tomato garden at Abbeyfield, turning over the sod, removing rocks and adding peat, fertilizer and wire cages for the plants.

When a Mother Dies

Jun 21, 2017

Although she misses her mother terribly, Tammi Langdon is glad they took the time to talk about the things that mattered before she died.

Betty Burgoyne

Jun 21, 2017

Family, ponies and a wide social circle keep the sparkle in Betty Burgoyne’s smile.

A Model for Retirement

Mar 20, 2017

A hobby can keep your brain running on the rails.

Harry Anderson

Mar 20, 2017

To keep in shape for his treks, Harry takes twice-weekly tai chi lessons with the Headwaters School of Tai Chi.

A Dose of Music, a Spiritual Tonic

Nov 22, 2016

At 61, Lorraine McNally nabbed Grade 1 gold at the Royal Conservatory

Ken Withers

Nov 22, 2016

“Cameramen need a broad list of personal attributes including tact, stamina, competence and a certain degree of artistic talent,” says Ken.