Pen Friends
By Elizabeth Godley
More than half a century later, penpals celebrate their 65th birthdays half way around the world.
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Vancouver When She and I Were GirlsBy Nadine Jones The city Vancouver has changed a lot over the years - take a look back. 
Tinkertown MuseumBy 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 YoursBy 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 StageBy Kevin McKay Throughout her life, Judith Berlin never strayed far from the stage no matter what turns her path took. 
Facing MountainsBy Enise Olding Cycling for 201 kilometres over river valleys and with 11,000 feet [3353 m] of Pyrenean ups and downs thrown in, albeit through stunningly beautiful scenery in France, would likely leave anyone with aches and pains. But, it was Brian Twohig's aches and pains that led him to take part in the 2003 Líetape de Tour 
Diabetic and Don't Know it?By Ronald Callender "If I knew then what I know now, I could have delayed the onset of or avoided diabetes," says Steve Drinkwater. 
Doing What He LovesBy 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!" 
The EntertainerBy 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. 
One Kool CatBy Kevin McKay Not every author gets their first book published at the age of 65, but neither do they receive inspiration from a remarkable orphaned cat named after their husband's grandmother! Unlikely as it sounds, that is what happened to Rebecca Kool, though there were a number of other steps along the journey. 
Saving LivesBy Tiffany Auvinen Coming from a family touched by hart disease, Volunteer Helen Lee keeps herself fit - when she's not giving back to the community. _120.jpg)
The Bend in the RoadBy Candice Schultz Powr walker Jacquie Farris goes the distance for causes she believes in. 
Swish, Swagger and SwoonBy Judee Fong Former engineer Steve Ashton is using his skills to bring kitls into the 21st century. 
The Coin TossBy Kevin McKay Volunteer extraordinaire Dora Jellema owes her happy life in Canada to chance. 
Top of the WorldBy Kevin McKay 1972 Silver Medalist Karen Magnussen is hopeful the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will feature more Canadian world champions to join the winners' circle. |     |
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