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– by Cathy Sakiyama – Change is difficult. Even when the new job or new home is our choice it takes some adjustment. The challenge as we age is having so many changes that are not of our choosing: health, independence, residence. At each juncture, in every conversation, we need to be mindful of the […]

– by Lara Gladych – SERVICES Well, well, well… If you’re mindful of wellness and self-care this month, there’s much abounding on the Peninsula. Kathryn Hodsgon Massage Therapy has opened its doors in Brentwood Bay. Kathryn is a registered massage therapist, and holds qualifications with Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage and Combined Decongestive Therapy. She

– by Deborah Rogers – Star Wars has landed in Sidney! Once again Lego models will be the feature exhibit of Sidney Museum from January through March as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of this popular show. During this time more than 100,000 visitors have enjoyed over 300 creative models from Star Wars to pirates,

– by Trysh Ashby-Rolls – Inevitably you get the call. Your heart sinks as you pick up the phone. For we immigrants to Canada know this call from the old country is the one we’ve always dreaded: “You’d better come.” Except this call from my brother-in-law was incomprehensible. He’s had Parkinson’s Disease for many years,

– by Susan Simosko – Friends & Neighbours is a column about the people who quietly enrich our lives personally and collectively every day. They distinguish themselves by the incredible things they do, whether or not we even notice. It is my pleasure to introduce you to a few of these remarkable people and to share