Tinkertown Museum

By Maggie Kielpinski

Entering Tinkertown is like turning back time to a wildly wacky nether world of Americana, the breathtaking result of one man's passion; a joyful celebration of life - unstructured and in miniature; Monty Python in clay-mation - wonky, whimsical and silly, and all with a subtle undercurrent of social commentary.

Faithfully Yours

By Kevin McKay

A late bloomer, Rosemarie Hurst has enjoyed more success with her music in the past decade than all the years leading up to it put together.

All the World's a Stage

By Kevin McKay

Throughout her life, Judith Berlin never strayed far from the stage no matter what turns her path took.

Doing What He Loves

By Judee Fong

There's no such thing as retirement," says professional wildlife photographer, artist and musician James Lawler. "I'm busier now than when I was working!"

Sorcery of Youth

By Alixe Wallis

For these four Gilbert & Sullivan members, one of the advantages of joining the Society is that it keeps them young.

The Entertainer

By Kevin McKay

To say that Greg Hampson gets a great deal of satisfaction from bringing his gift of music to people would be an understatement. Though a musician and songwriter for much of his life, it is only in the last decade that he's discovered his knack for bringing joy to seniors.

Singing for Health and Happiness

People who sing with others experience a wide range of joys and benefits. Members of singing groups enjoy meeting new people, breathing better, and feeling more alert and emotionally uplifted. Opportunities for group singing abound in British Columbia.

On The Air

By Kevin McKay

"Good afternoon everybody. This is the 411 Seniors Radio show and we come to you every week at this time on CFRO radio, 102.7 on your FM dial."

Are You New (or Relatively New) to the Area?

By Holly Bowen

If you'd like to become more involved in your community and meet people of all ages and backgrounds with common interests, check out some of Vancouver Island's Newcomer organizations.

Are You a Good Conversationist - Senior Living seeks volunteer online discussion moderators

By Barbara Risto

Senior Living is looking for seniors willing to volunteer their time to moderate discussions on our website. See www.seniorlivingmag.com/discussion

A Polished Diamond

By Tracey Block

Juno award-winning musician Charlotte Diamond took a chance, cashed in her pension and has never looked back.

Storytellers

By Pat Nichol

The Victoria Storytellers' Guild meets monthly at 1831 Fern Street and is open to people who would like to listen for a while and maybe share their own story ideas.

All Art Show in Sooke

By Vernice Shostal

Merging the written word with visual images, Sooke's first All Art Show, a three-day interactive photography, art and literary fair, set for July 10 - 12, is open to emerging artists and authors intimidated by the jury process, as well as professional artists and authors in the commercial category.

Confessions of a Book Author

By Bert Ollivier

It all really started when my friend goaded me into relaying my travel industry experiences. I had told him that my adventures started way back in 1946 when, fresh out of a business administration course in college, I landed a job in a travel agency at age 19.

Private Eye Poet At Large

By Judee Fong

Private investigator may be her day job, but Wendy Morton's passion is in poetry.