by Lara Gladych – Seaside Magazine wants to live up to our slogan of being “the voice of the Saanich Peninsula,” so, in every issue, we’ll be asking people to answer a simple question. We’re looking for responses from all ages and across the diverse neighbourhoods that form our community. In this issue, health and […]
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by Gillian Crowley – My Funny Valentine Now in its 31st year, the Palm Court Orchestra will celebrate Valentine’s Day early with a matinee concert that includes songs by Richard Rodgers and Lorenzo Hart plus romantic waltzes from operetta composer Franz Lehar. This popular orchestra will also perform uplifting polkas from Johann Strauss and palm
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by Jordan Caldwell, Training by Tara Brunet – Some may think that as a chef, you would eventually get tired of preparing food, simply because you’re constantly surrounded by it, but I often wake up thinking about food pairings or how many litres of milk there are in the fridge! Although it can occasionally be
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by Paula Kully – There is something thrilling about the moment you hear the wailing siren of a fire engine and see the long, red truck careening down the street. You have to admit: it generates a sense of sudden excitement. In the back of your mind, there is a realization that someone is in
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by Dr. Kristen Bovee, Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic, Hydrate IV Wellness Centre – Our heart is the hardest working muscle in our body. It is a complex organ and has many components that make it work tirelessly whether we are awake or asleep. Considering heart disease is still one of the highest causes of death in
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by Viola Van de Ruyt – Whether you are still working and planning toward retirement or currently retired, it is important to give your retirement plan a “regular checkup.” As retirement can last 30 years or more, do you have enough resources and a spending plan that will ensure you don’t run out of money?
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by Jo Barnes – The Victoria International Airport is a busy place where people come and go as daily flights arrive and depart. Travellers move with determination to make connections or wait anxiously for loved ones to arrive. Airports are places of joy and sadness, departures and reunions. Everyone has a story, and it’s
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by Shai Thompson, House of Lily Koi – February Style Tip: Not all reds are created equal. As we move into the season of love and Valentine’s Day, we think about investing in a splash of red to celebrate love. If you are a “spring,” vibrant tomato, poppy and watermelon reds are perfect for your skin
by Anne Brodbeck, Streams Counselling – Seeking help in our day and age still has many stigmas attached. Most people at some point in their lives seek counselling to overcome hurdles of various kinds. Let’s face it: life’s journey has many challenges and it is normal to be overwhelmed at times. Life’s ups and downs
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by Shauna Dorko – It is officially the month for lovers, and with Valentine’s Day nearing, our thoughts turn to romance and our sweethearts or even wanna-be sweethearts. Although February 14 is known around the world as “the day of love,” seniors may struggle with this special day for several reasons. Many seniors have lost
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