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.

Bridging the Gap

By Jane Cassie

The Generation Gap closes for the Cassie family as they hit the slopes on a family vacation.

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.

Five Star Deluxe Cruising

By Rhonda Parker, CTC, MCC, LCS - Cruise Holidays Pacific in Victoria

Travel Like a Young Person

There are a growing number of mature travellers who choose to stay in hostels as they travel, and it's not always for budget reasons. Hostels the world over recognize this and are providing accommodation that suits the lifestyle of these travellers.

Active Retirement

By Vernice Shostal

Retirement living isn't about relaxing all day. Today's seniors are active. Many exercise regularly, have hobbies, enjoy crafts, garden and look for ways to help others. As a result, a number of retirement residences are catering to the interests of the more active retiree.

Six Steps To Staying Young At Heart

By Anne Danahy, MS RD

Although the rate of heart disease has been decreasing in Canada, it remains the leading cause of death for those over the age of 55. The good news is that everyone, regardless of their age, can lower their chances of developing heart disease with these six simple steps.

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.

Ping-Pong

By Tiffany Auvinen

Members of the Victoria Chinese Seniors' Association pick up paddles for fitness and friendship.

Stitched Together

By Vernice Shostal

The Victoria Knitters Guild brings people together to socialize while they knit for family friends and charity.

How Do Single Seniors meet?

By Holly Bowen

Vancouver Island offers many opportunities to meet new people in a natural way. Here are some suggestions for meeting other singles locally.

Future Singles' Get-Together?

Senior Living would be interested in promoting a senior singles' event if there's someone out there willing to do the organizing. But first, we'd like to hear from you, our readers, as to whether you would like to attend such a get-together.

International Volunteer Day is December 5th

By Holly Bowen

How do you stay connected and remain part of a larger community? Volunteering is the single most important thing you can do.

Senior Dating: 10 First Date Ideas

Whether you're 16 or 65, the best way to enjoy a first date is to keep an open mind, focus on the things you have in common, and make your primary goal to simply have a good time.

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.