Gail Grant
Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.

Russ Brown
Sep 16, 2017This 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, 2017Although 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, 2017Family, ponies and a wide social circle keep the sparkle in Betty Burgoyne’s smile.

Harry Anderson
Mar 20, 2017To 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, 2016At 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.

COPE Service Dogs
Sep 16, 2016These Students are Going to the Dogs – and Raising Their Grades. For students at Humberview Secondary School, training service dogs is a transformative experience.

Ted Webb
Sep 16, 2016The kindness of a Canadian soldier inspired a young Ted Webb to immigrate here. An avid cyclist, he later founded Le Tour de Terra Cotta.

The Importance of Companionship
Sep 16, 2016Friends, old and new, are a bulwark against loneliness and loss.

The Benefits of Meditation
Mar 21, 2016Stress relief also aids memory and it’s like pressing the reset button on your computer.

Charitable Giving: Planning the Last Gift
Nov 25, 2015According to a BMO Wealth Institute report, the biggest wealth transfer in history is now underway, as Canadian boomers are expected to inherit about $1 trillion by about 2030.

Fit for Life
Sep 11, 2015Exercise makes me happy. It energizes me and forges strong links with like-minded people to share challenges, laughter, experiences, wisdom, and even the odd great recipe.

Cleaning Out the Closets
Jun 16, 2015As each decade has clicked into the next, one thing in my life has remained constant: lack of adequate closet space.

Out of Africa, Caledon-Style
Mar 23, 2015In its few short years, Big Life has established itself as an important anti-poaching leader in East Africa.

Is it Time to Downsize from the Family Home?
Mar 23, 2015Moving is always stressful, but for a senior, it can be overwhelming. The family home holds a lifetime of memories. If family isn’t nearby to help out, it may be time to call the experts.