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Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. Founder and President Don Ho with his daughter, Director and VP Candy Ho.

“As long as I’m enjoying what I can contribute to society, why stop?”

Don Ho, the 74-year-old founder and president of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc., isn’t ready to retire. It’s easy to understand why. He works (plays) in a beautiful, LQVSLULQJ RIĆFH ZLWK IDPLO\ DQG IULHQGV ZKLOH GRLQJ WKH WKLQJV WKDW EULQJ KLP MR\ “As long as I can keep making the lives of seniors better, I will continue,” he says.

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on and his daughter, Director and VP Candy Ho, are amiable and given to laughter. They treat each other with a deference born out of respect, and they absolutely love what they do. They are like kids describing their favourite toys – glowing as they describe their upcoming projects.

This morning, they sent in a zoning application for their largest, most ambitious project to date: The Oasis Retirement Community – a 17-acre project opposite the Langley Event Centre. The plans call for beautiful gardens, walkways, individual houses and high-rise buildings of up to 20 stories. “It was very well received by the planner,� says an excited Don. The Oasis Retirement Community will allow adult children to have their own apartment unit or a two- to three-bedroom house, which can accommodate a younger family with grandkids, while grandma and grandpa live just across a footbridge within walking distance. “We call that ‘the soup’s distance concept,’� laughs Candy. “Soup is very important to us!� replies Don with a grin. “That’s what I do! I live about 10 steps away from Don,� says Candy. “And visa versa,� quips Don. “When you are walking distance away, the soup is still so hot!� “Boiling practically!� “We feel the village will be extremely inviting. And it will allow for the full continuum of care, so people can age in place without having to move away.�

Don has an excellent track record providing desirable lifestyle choices for seniors and their families. As a matter of fact, he’s credited with pioneering the continuum lifestyles concept.

Upon arriving in Canada in 1983, he set to work as an architect and structural engineer. He did well creating and building condos. While he enjoyed this, he yearned to put down roots in his community. ³, EHJDQ WKLQNLQJ , VKRXOG EXLOG D KRWHO RU DQ RྜFH WRZHU that I could leave behind with a brand or a name.�

Then, in the early ’90s, his mother developed dementia and his father, who was still active, felt compelled to care for his wife. Don saw the impact of his father’s decision on his parents’ lives. “My father decided to live with my mother in a nursing home. It wasn’t very inviting, but my father was good about it.

He said ‘as long as your mother is looked after and we can still OLYH WRJHWKHU ,ÂśP ÂżQH Âś %XW , IHOW EDGO\ IRU P\ IDWKHU DV KH KDG WR OLYH ZLWK RWKHU VLFN SHRSOH VXŕľľHULQJ LQ EHG DQG ORVLQJ WKHLU memory.â€? “Kind of dampens the spirit,â€? Candy agrees. “I didn’t think he should be forced into being a caregiver, while he was still able to pursue life, just because he was afraid his wife would be neglected,â€? says Don. His parents’ situation prompted Don to look for a better

solution. There wasn’t one. “So, I thought to myself, ‘if I can build things, why can’t I build something to accommodate today’s seniors?’�

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Assisted Living was a new concept, at the time, and Don was instrumental in forming BCSLA (BC Senior Living Association) because he and others could see the need to bridge the gap between fully independent living and complex care. ³$W /DQJOH\ *DUGHQV WKHLU QH[W SURMHFW ZH FUHDWHG D ÀRRU to cater to those in need of Assisted Living. Again, it was very well received.�

In 2002, government bureaucrats were encouraged by Fraser Health to examine their model. “They thought it was a heck of a good idea,â€? laughs Don. “‘Why haven’t we thought of this?’ they said.â€? Until then, all care fell under the jurisdiction of a licensing body, which did not permit anything less than full complex care. Those requiring light care were visited in their homes by a nurse. Travel WLPH PDGH VXFK SUDFWLFHV LQHŕľśFLHQW &OXVWHU FDUH LQ RQH EXLOGLQJ ZDV PXFK PRUH HŕľśFLHQW EHFDXVH LW HOLPLQDWHG WUDYHO WLPH “The government saw it would save money, if they allowed residential operators to deliver Assisted Living in care clusters,â€? says Don. They invited Don to work with them to create policies and procedures for Assisted Living. The program’s only failing, in Don’s opinion, is the lack of understanding the public has about Assisted Living. Seniors often think that if they move LQWR DQ $VVLVWHG /LYLQJ UHVLGHQFH ZLWK D QXUVH RQ VWDŕľľ WKH\ will be able to stay there forever. Unfortunately, once you require assistance for more than two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), you are told to go. When people have to move out, it can be devastating. “When you are progressing towards needing complex care, it is the worst time ever to have to move,â€? Candy says. “A completely able person has a lot of stress when moving, so we feel forcing a senior to move at this time in their life is the wrong thing to do.â€? “I hoped that by creating a full continuum of care we would VROYH OLYLQJ SUREOHPV ,W PD\ QRW KDYH DWWUDFWHG WKH EHVW ÂżQDQcial return,â€? laughs Don. “It is expensive because the licensing is rigorous. Fortunately, our stakeholders support our passion

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Snapshot with Don Ho

Snapshot Q &A

If you were to meet yourself at age 20, what advice would you give yourself? “As a senior over age 70, I would advise myself (a 20-year-old kid) that it is important to surround yourself with good friends to share ideas, ideals and to bounce off opinions.

Support your children in all aspects and model integrity and passion in life. Train them to be LQGHSHQGHQW DQG VHOI VXIĆFLHQW WR have the highest self-esteem.

Never give up, because you know there are many people around you that understand and who will support you through tough times.

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What does courage mean to you? “The ability to take risks as long as it doesn’t damage your reputation, but helps you to achieve goals.�

What does success mean to you? “Success isn’t making a ton of money. To me, a successful person is one who has made a difference in the lives of others.�

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and our philosophy. They are investing in something meaningful, rather than just trying to get the best return on their cash.�

As so often happens though, when you do right by people, recognition and success follows. Even before the completion of WKHLU ÂżUVW SURMHFW DOO WKH XQLWV ZHUH VROG DQG UHQWHG 7KHQ WKH\ VWDUWHG WKH SODQV IRU WKHLU VHFRQG SURMHFW Âą /DQJOH\ *DUGHQV The mayor asked them to build another. “One of the best things I did was to invite you to build in Langley,â€? he told Don. In November 2015, Don and Candy travelled to London, England to receive the award for Senior Focused Intergenerational Community Design Vision. They were ÂżUVW IRU WKHLU FDWHJRU\ RXW RI RWKHU FRPSHWLQJ residences.

While Don and Candy appreciate the recognition, their real measure of success are the invitations from residents to come visit. Besides being known for their dedication to excellence, their popularity may also stem from their willingness to go above and beyond to make sure their residents are happy.

In the early days, Don entertained residents by singing “Tiny Bubbles� in tribute to his Hawaiian namesake. Candy is a professional pianist and she played for residents at every opportunity. “The residents loved her music so much,� says Don. “They were all seated an hour before she would arrive from UBC – all 150 of them.�

At that time, Candy was studying to go into medicine. She wanted to make lives better. It soon became apparent to her she could do exactly that by going to work for the family business. “I always loved being with seniors,� she says. “Even when I was four years old, I would talk to family friends who were in their eighties for hours while the other kids were running around playing.�

Don has three daughters. His eldest and youngest both work with him. “It’s a good thing because I never miss them and they never miss me,â€? laughs Don. “They enjoy what they do and they are totally independent in what they do. In the company, I never treat them as daughters.â€? “I was happy because I saw [Candy’s] passion for this. I saw she really enjoyed the work. If you don’t enjoy the work, you’re just working for a living.â€? “My dad is my life mentor, my business mentor and my friend, so it’s pretty easy working with him,â€? says Candy. “We have the same work ethic and values.â€? “As long as my daughters know I’ve been doing business with full integrity, they support me,â€? says Don. “This is how I feel a senior should be living their retirement life. As a senior, you don’t want to sit in your lazy chair doing nothing. You want the next generation to believe in what you are doing – we support them and they support us.â€? “I want my legacy to be that young people have a career they HQMR\ LQ WDNLQJ FDUH RI VHQLRUV $ FDUHHU WKDW ZLOO PDNH D GLŕľľHUence in how seniors enjoy life. Seniors have worked so hard in their lives, it isn’t fair if no one looks after their interests.â€? SL

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elping a parent make the move into D VHQLRUVœ UHVLGHQFH FDQ EH D GLྜcult, emotionally-laden process. This will be especially so if the decision has been prompted by the death of one of our parents, or because we’re noticing declining health and memory issues that make caring for themselves RU WKH IDPLO\ KRPH GLྜFXOW Having patience with the process is paramount. You will want to acknowledge it can be an extremely sensitive issue that can cause rifts between family members, resistance from the parent and feelings of guilt in us. In the shortWHUP LW PD\ VHHP HDVLHU WR SXW R྾ WKH GHFLVLRQ knowing the physical move and downsizing could take a monumental amount of work, energy and emotional strength.

Deborah Harsant, Business Development and Sales Support Manager for PARC Retirement Living in Vancouver, reminds us that sometimes it’s not the parent who is against the move. “Sometimes, adult children don’t see their parents as having grown old, or they have misconceptions about retirement communities and think these residences are places where ‘old folks’ sit around in geri-chairs.�

To initiate discussion, Harsant advises that you would never want to spring on your parent that you are going to see a retirement residence, and you don’t want to “tellâ€? them it is time to move or that they are too old to live on their own. Rather, it is best to open the conversation with some questions like: How are you managing the house, Mom? Do you wish you had more people around during the day to socialize with? Are you comfortable moving around the house on your own? “It’s all about asking questions about how they feel about their life and living conditions at the moment, and if they would like something to be GLŕľľHUHQW ´ VD\V +DUVDQW She emphasizes this is a major lifestyle change for most seniors, and probing into how they feel about their life is critical because, otherwise, it is more likely the parent will shut down emotionally and refuse to discuss the idea if they feel pressured. +DUVDQW DOVR FODULÂżHV LW FDQ EH KHOSIXO LI WKH IDPLO\ LV IXOO\ HQJDJHG ZLWK WKH SDUHQWÂśV GHFLVLRQ ,Q WKH HQG WKH ÂżQDO GHFLVLRQ should be left to the parent.

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Together with your parent, make an appointment with the residence’s retirement living consultant, go for a meal, talk to their health support services, and get copies of their brochures, which share valuable information. “We also encourage people to attend special in-house events with our residents, because our residents are gregarious ambassadors always eager to share their homes and lifestyle with those who are in the decision process,� says Harsant. “They have been through it, too!�

During the process, families will also want to stay positive and focus on what will be gained by the move, rather than what’s lost.

According to Dave Sinclair, builder and board member for Legion Manor Victoria, these tips can help everybody with the move: remember, the new home is essentially like a condo with the exception that if they need that extra bit of help, it is right there for them; have all family members do a tour of the new residence to put their mind at ease; move in familiar pieces of furniture and pictures from home; and have the family visit as frequently as possible, so they can also become more at ease with the new home.

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Trillium at Bevan Village Q J

604-850-5416; 33386 Bevan Avenue; www.bevanvillage.ca Capacity: (AL) 35; (LC) 115 Starting Price: Varies with care; all meals included Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing care; housekeeping; laundry; activities; dietitian; hairdresser; foot care; emergency call system; memory care; pharmacy care; homestyle meals; spa; outing bus

BURNABY / NEW WESTMINSTER Amica at Rideau Manor Q J 604-291-1792; 1850 Rosser Avenue; www.amica.ca/rideau Capacity: 138 Independent Suites; lease Starting Price: All-inclusive; please call for pricing and availability Amenities/Services: near amenities; Wellness & Vitality™ program; theatre; beauty salon; gardening areas; private dining room; library/ lounge; private courtyard gardens & patio; parking

Dunwood Place J 604-521-8636; 901 Colborne Street; dunwoodplace@telus.net Capacity: 191 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Insuite full or part kitchen; salon; activities lounge; near public transit; wheelchair access; woodworking room; 24hr onsite manager; lockable suite doors; cafe; patio; dining club

Harmony Court Estate J

604-291-0607; 3755 McGill Street, Burnaby; www.setonvilla.com Capacity: (SL) 189; (AL) 28 Starting Price: see website Amenities/Services: balconies & spectacular views; 3 homemade meals/day; housekeeping; laundry; 24hr emergency response; salon; pool; gift shop; recreation program; exercise equipment; bus; parking

Thornebridge Gardens Q J 604-524-6100; 649 8th Avenue; www.verveseniorliving.com Capacity: 144 Units Starting Price: $2950 Amenities/Services: 3 meals, snacks; housekeeping; social activiWLHV KU VWD໤ HPHUJHQF\ SHQGDQW EXV FRXUW\DUG WHUUDFH FRXQWU\ kitchen; guest suite; pub lounge; store; Seal of Approval; pets allowed

CAMPBELL RIVER Berwick by the Sea Q J 250-850-1353; 1563 16th Avenue; www.berwickrc.com Capacity: 135 suites - studio, 1&2 bedrooms available Starting Price: Call for further pricing information Amenities/Services: amazing ocean views; 2 meals/day; weekly housekeeping; 24hr emergency response; social & recreational activities; interior courtyard; theatre; rooftop garden; lawn bowling

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604-527-3300; 7197 Canada Way; www.harmonycourtestate.ca Capacity: 130 Suites Starting Price: From $1850/month Amenities/Services: )XOO UHFUHDWLRQ FDOHQGDU KRXVHNHHSLQJ ¿WQHVV centre; 24-hour emergency response; courtyards; walking paths; ¿UHVLGH ORXQJH JDUGHQ URRP ELOOLDUGV URRP OLEUDU\ SHW IULHQGO\

250-652-3261; 7601 East Saanich Rd; www.legionmanorvictoria.com Capacity: 68 Units - 25 (AL) Starting Price: $2399 single occupancy; $2899 double occupancy Amenities/Services: 2 meals lunch and dinner; weekly housekeeping; cable included; hydro included; medical alarm; close to shopping centre; on bus route; no pets allowed

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604-526-2248; 7230 Acorn Avenue; www.parcliving.ca/mulberry Starting Price: $2170 Amenities/Services: In-house chef; weekly housekeeping; heat; hydro; cable TV; 24hr video security; laundry; pets allowed; guest suite; near recreation centre; lounge; library; billiards table

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Independent/Supportive Living J (I) Independent/Supportive Living includes a combination of housing and hospitality services for retired adults who are capable of directing their own care.

Dovehill House J 250-416-0332; 3326 Creegan Drive; www.dovehillhouse.com Capacity: 19 spaces; private Starting Price: $3000 (single); $4500 (double) Amenities/Services: laundry; housekeeping; activity program; WHOHYLVLRQ ORXQJH FRPPXQDO NLWFKHQ FR໤HH WHD VQDFNV KRUWLFXOWXUDO & art club; music; esthetician; hairdresser; yoga; pets considered

Assisted Living Q (A) By law, all Assisted Living residences must be registered with the Assisted Living Registrar of BC. Assisted Living residences offer housing, hospitality services and personal assistance to adults who can live independently but require regular help with daily activities.

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Licensed Care units provide accommodation, care and supervision for retired adults who are no longer capable of directing their own day-to-day activities.

Licensed Care settings typically provide a combination of housing and hospitality services, as well as extensive support services.

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Berwick Comox Valley Q J 250-850-1353, 1-844-418-1353; 1700 Comox Avenue www.berwickretirement.com Capacity: 134 suites Starting Price: call for rates Amenities/Services: FKHI SUHSDUHG PHDOV VQDFNV ZHHNO\ housekeeping; social/recreation programs; roof top garden/lounge; 24/7 emergency response; library; theatre; small pets allowed

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250-897-4033; 4640 Headquarters Road; www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: $/ ,/ /&

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COQUITLAM / PORT COQUITLAM Amica at Mayfair Q J 604-552-5552 2267 Kelly Avenue; www.amica.ca/mayfair Capacity: ,QGHSHQGHQW OLYLQJ VXLWHV OHDVH Starting Price: All-inclusive; please call for pricing and availability.

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604-939-5991; 739 Alderson Avenue; www.belvederecare.com Capacity: 131 Private Pay; 56 Funded Starting Price: $190 per day or gov’t subsidy Amenities/Services: activity/social programs; housekeeping; launGU\ KU RQ VLWH VWD໤ VDORQ ORXQJH FR໤HH WHD VHUYLFH ÂżWQHVV FHQtre; dementia, palliative, respite care; all meals; visiting pets allowed

Residences at Belvedere Q 604-939-1930; 750 Delestre Avenue www.residencesatbelvedere.com Capacity: 54 Private; 60 Subsidized Starting Price: $3300 or contact Health Authority Amenities/Services: activity programs; housekeeping; 24hr call V\VWHP EDU ELOOLDUGV WDEOH FR໤HH WHD VHUYLFH JXHVW VXLWH JDUGHQ OLbrary; lounge; residence owned bus; tuck shop; games room; no pets

Revera - Parkwood Manor J 'X໤HULQ 6WUHHW ZZZ UHYHUDOLYLQJ FRP Capacity: 140 Suites Starting Price: call for rates Amenities/Services: near Coquitlam Centre; 3 meals/day; Red Seal &KHI KU VWD໤ VHFXULW\ ZHHNO\ KRXVHNHHSLQJ OLQHQ WRZHO VHUYLFH telephone, cable; social/leisure activities; shuttle; guest suite

DUNCAN Biscay Manor 250-746-4173; 3034 Biscay Road; www.biscaymanor.ca Capacity: call for info; private rooms Starting Price: $2000 Amenities/Services: housekeeping; meals; laundry; bed linens; GXYHWV TXLOWV /LIHOLQH FRQQHFWLRQ FORVH DPHQLWLHV ,QWHUQHW FDEOH

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• Delicious Healthy Home Cooked Meals and Snacks • All Utilities Including Cable • Housekeeping & Laundry Services • 24/7 Emergency Response • Variety of Activities & Entertainment • Free Parking & Scooter Storage • Studio, One and Two Bedroom Suites with Kitchenettes • Spacious Balconies, Storage & Walk-in Closets Available • Furry Family Friends are Welcome • Very Competitive Rates

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KAMLOOPS Berwick On The Park J 250-377-7275; 60 Whiteshield Crescent; www.berwickrc.com Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: Activity programs; housekeeping; internet; caEOH ORXQJH JDPHV URRP ÂżWQHVV FHQWUH ELOOLDUGV FRPSXWHU VWDWLRQV craft room; library; regular entertainment; theatre; tuck shop; salon

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250-574-0037; 1220 Hugh Allan Drive; www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (LC) 114, 14 private, 100 Funded; (AL/IL) 101 Starting Price: AL/IL $2200 depending on suite size Amenities/Services: campus of care; views of the Thompson River valley; spacious accommodations; full range of services; delicious meals, housekeeping; recreational activities; small pets allowed

KELOWNA Revera - The Dorchester J 250-860-0725; 863 Leon Avenue; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 148 Starting Price: call for rates Amenities/Services: health and wellness center; private dining room; private bus; culinary services; social community; country cafe; movie/lecture theatre; outings; Dorche�Store�; pets allowed

LANGLEY / WHITE ROCK Langley Seniors Village Q J 604-539-9934; 20363 65 Avenue; www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (IL) 57; (AL) 64 Starting Price: $3060 Amenities/Services: /31¶V FDUH VWD໤ HPSOR\HG E\ XV FRXQWU\ kitchen for private functions, AC & content insurance, outdoor patio; beautiful gardens; underground parking; pets allowed w/ restrictions

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604-514-1210; 5840 Glover Road; www.magnoliagardens.net Capacity: (IL) 145; (LC) 40 Starting Price: (IL) $2125/month; (LC) $180/day Amenities/Services: Activity programs; billiards table; dietitian onsite; close to amenities; hair salon; guest suite; housekeeping; social programs; 24hr call system; certain pet restrictions; visiting pets

This winter, feel the warmth of an Amica community.

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Sunridge Gardens J 604-510-5091; 22301 Fraser Highway; www.SunridgeGardens.net Capacity: 145 Units Starting Price: $1875 Amenities/Services: Guest suite; short stay suite (trial stay); theaWUH JDPHV URRP ÂżWQHVV FHQWUH ZHOOQHVV URRP VSD URRP Z ZDON LQ tub; private dining room, outing bus; greenhouse; pets allowed

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604-250-3422; 1183 Maple Street; www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (IL) 72; (LC) 60 funded, 11 private pay Starting Price: IL - $2200/month Amenities/Services: 3 meals/day; weekly housekeeping/linen service; complimentary taxi; 24hr emergency response; activity bus; UHFUHDWLRQ ÂżWQHVV SURJUDPV VPDOO SHWV DOORZHG WKHDWUH ORXQJH VDORQ

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250-729-7995; 877-525-3111; 3201 Ross Road; www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (I) 120; (C) 36 spaces; private Starting Price: call for rates Amenities/Services: 3 meals/day & snacks; laundry services; weekly housekeeping; activity programs; 24hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suites

Amica at Beechwood Village 2315 Mills Road Sidney, BC 250.655.0849

Amica at Douglas House 50 Douglas Street Victoria, BC 250.383.6258

Amica at Somerset House 540 Dallas Road Victoria, BC 250.380.9121

Amica at Rideau Manor 1850 Rosser Avenue Burnaby, BC 604.291.1792

Amica at West Vancouver 659 Clyde Avenue West Vancouver, BC 604.921.9181

Amica at Arbutus Manor 2125 Eddington Drive Vancouver, BC 604.736.8936

Amica at Mayfair 2267 Kelly Avenue, Port Coquitlam, BC 604.552.5552

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250-667-1161; 6085 Uplands Drive; www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: (IL) 56; (AL) 152; (LC) 150 Starting Price: Please call for more information Amenities/Services: (AL) 2 meals/day; (IL) 1 meal/day; (LC) 3 meals/day plus; (AL) home support available; (AL), (IL), (LC): 24hr emergency response; recreation; hairdresser; small pets in (AL/IL)

604-463-5527; 12241 224 Street; www.sunwoodliving.com Capacity: 93 Starting Price: $1595 Amenities/Services: Daily activities & entertainment; bi-weekly bus trips; home cooked meals; happy hour; theatre; sports lounge; KU VWD໤ HPHUJHQF\ UHVSRQVH V\VWHP SHWV DOORZHG

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250-716-1799; 325 Hecate Street; www.oaktreemanor.ca Capacity: 61 units Starting Price: $1250 Amenities/Services: central location; waterfront views; continental breakfast; 2 meals/day; housekeeping/linen service; KU PHGLFDO DOHUW EXWWRQ DFWLYLWLHV SURJUDP SHWV RQ VW ÀRRU

Amica at West Vancouver Q J 604-921-9181; 659 Clyde Avenue; www.amica.ca Capacity: 119 Units; Starting Price: $3300 Amenities/Services: nature trails; shopping centre nearby; :HOOQHVV 9LWDOLW\ÂŒ SURJUDP ÂżWQHVV FHQWUH DTXDÂżW SRRO WKHDWUH games room; gardening; greenhouse; creative kitchen/crafts room

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250-390-1036; 6304 Metral Drive; www.woodgrovemanor.ca Capacity: 43 spaces Starting Price: $160/day; 3 meals/day plus snacks Amenities/Services: housekeeping; laundry services; activity program; foot care; emergency call system; memory care; pharmacy care; home cooked meals; spa; sunroom; pets allowed

MAPLE RIDGE / CHILLIWACK Auburn Retirement Residences J 604-792-3545; 8531 Young Road; www.retirementconcepts.com Capacity: 66 units Starting Price: $2110 Amenities/Services: 3 chef made meals; bistro; housekeeping; KU HPHUJHQF\ FDOO V\VWHP KU VWD໤ RQ VLWH UHFUHDWLRQ HQWHUWDLQPHQW EXV ¿WQHVV FODVVHV OLEUDU\ VDORQ SHWV DOORZHG

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604-929-6361; 3225 Highland Boulevard www.edgemontseniorliving.ca Capacity: (IL) 88; (AL) 17; 12 Memory Care Starting Price: $3900 Amenities/Services: Edgemont Village, easy walking, parking, RN /31 KUV GD\ RXWGRRU DUHDV JDUGHQV 5HG 6HDO &KHIV ÀH[LEOH dining, assistance with all activities of daily living; pets allowed

Baybridge Maison *OPENING FALL 2016 J ‹ 778-280-8540; 701 Keith Road; nharris@maisonseniorliving.com Capacity: (AL) 40; Memory Care 40 Starting Price: $4800 Amenities/Services: Upscale community; beautiful views; underground parking; RN,LPN 24/7; secure Memory Care QHLJKERXUKRRG 5HG 6HDO &KHIV ÀH[LEOH GLQLQJ SHWV DOORZHG

A dining experience you can really savour.

Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal at Revera.

Our professionally trained chefs use high-quality fresh ingredients to prepare a variety of menu options every day.

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Maple Ridge Sunwood 604-463-5527

South Surrey Whitecliff 604-538-7227

West Vancouver Hollyburn House 604-922-7616

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Surrey Fleetwood Villa 604-590-2889

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Cedar Springs PARC J 604-986-3633; 3633 Mt. Seymour Parkway; www.parcliving.ca Capacity: 135 Units Starting Price: $2995 for 1 bdrm, call for other options Amenities/Services: 3 meals/day; snacks; housekeeping; 24hr HPHUJHQF\ FDOO VHUYLFH FDU EXV IRU DSSRLQWPHQWV H[FXUVLRQV ÂżWQHVV social activities; library; salon; hobby shop; pets allowed

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604-922-7616; 2095 Marine Drive; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: (IL) 66; (LC) 36 suites Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: emergency response system; exceptional hospitality services; elegant dining room; social activities; “Rev It Upâ€? ÂżWQHVV SURJUDP 'DNLP %UDLQ )LWQHVV SURJUDPV SHWV DOORZHG

Summerhill PARC J 604-980-6525; 135 W 15 Street; www.parcliving.ca Capacity: 108 Units Starting Price: $3070 Amenities/Services: continental breakfast, lunch, dinner; weekly housekeeping & linens; driver for errands; heat; hydro; cable, 24hr emergency response; planned social activities; small pets allowed

Westerleigh PARC J 604-922-9888; 725 - 22nd Street; www.parcliving.ca Capacity: 129 units Starting Price: $3190 Amenities/Services: limo & driver 7 days a week; movie theatre; executive chef; wine cellar; personal trainer; gym; wellness programs; on-site RN; summer patio dining; pets allowed

Every line tells a story Look into the faces of seniors.

Every hard-earned line is a legacy, and lessons for us all. Since 1981, we’ve championed quality of life for all seniors. Let us help you add a wonderful new chapter to your story.

Sunrise of Victoria provides: • Exceptional licensed residential care • Excellent accommodation and hospitality services • A special neighbourhood for memory care

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RICHMOND / TSAWWASSEN Courtyard Gardens Q J 0R໤DWW 5RDG ZZZ YHUYHVHQLRUOLYLQJ FRP Capacity: 107 units Starting Price: $3945 monthly Amenities/Services: 3 meals; housekeeping, country kitchen, free laundry machines; wellness consultation; activities; outings; pets ZHOFRPH %&6/$ 6HDO RI $SSURYDO &DQDGD¶V 2UGHU RI ([FHOOHQFH

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SIDNEY Amica at Beechwood Village Q J 250-655-0849; 2315 Mills Road; www.amica.ca Capacity: 104 IL suites; lease Starting Price: All-inclusive; please call for pricing & availability Amenities/Services: near ferries, airport, waterside parks & marinas; fountain; 24/7 concierge; fresh dining; Wellness & Vitality™; games room; gardening/greenhouse; salon; library/lounge; parking

Norgarden J 250-656-8822; 2300 Henry Avenue; www.norgarden.com Capacity: 42 suites Starting Price: $2700 Amenities/Services: individualized lifestyle; underground secure parking; salon/spa; activities; bus; spacious suites; full refrigerators; family owned; close to all amenities; guest suite; pets welcome

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604-538-5291; 1653 140 Street; www.westminster-house.org Capacity: 117 Units Starting Price: Call for rates Amenities/Services: 24hr nursing services; housekeeping; food service; recreation & leisure programs; pastoral care; full laundry; 24hr cafe; secure environment; outing bus

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250-383-6258; 50 Douglas Street www.amica.ca/douglas Capacity: 101 suites Starting Price: All-inclusive; call for info Amenities/Services: charming & historic James Bay; overlooking Beacon Hill Park; ocean views; fresh dining; Wellness & Vitality™; activities; on-site professional care; salon

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250-721-4062; 1-866-721-4062; 4062 Shelbourne Street www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (IL) 100; (AL) 35; (LC) 38 spaces; private Starting Price: call for info; meals and utilities included Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals/snacks; weekly housekeeping; linens; activity programs: 24hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suite; parking

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250-386-4680; 1-866-721-4680; 4680 Elk Lake Drive www.berwickrc.com Capacity: (IL) 162; (AL) 40; (LC) 27 Starting Price: call for info; meals and utilities included Amenities/Services: chef prepared meals and snacks; weekly housekeeping; activity programs: 24 hr emergency call system; transportation; hairdresser; tuck shop; guest suite; 125 seat theatre

Carlton House of Oak Bay J 250-595-1914; 2080 Oak Bay Avenue; www.carltonhouse.ca Capacity: 88 units Starting Price: Call for rates; prices are all inclusive Amenities/Services: experienced chefs using local ingredients; all inclusive; social activities; heated underground parking; taxi service WR DSSRLQWPHQWV KU VWD໤ HPHUJHQF\ FDOO V\VWHP SHWV ZHOFRPH

Cridge Village Seniors Centre Q 250-384-8058; 1307 Hillside Avenue; www.cridge.org Capacity: 36 private, 40 VIHA Starting Price: $2456 - private pay Amenities/Services: beautiful heritage building; walking paths; excellent food; modern construction; grand lounge; recreation coordinators; common areas; no pets allowed, visitation welcome

250-383-4164; 606 Douglas Street; www.theglenshiel.bc.ca Capacity: 68 units Starting Price: $1135 Amenities/Services: social activities; movies; exercise classes; three home cooked meals a day; daily housekeeping; laundry facilities; hair care available; overlooks Beacon Hill Park; no pets

Minton House (Purchasable) J 250-380-4977; 1070 Southgate Street; www.mintonhouse.ca Capacity: 26 suites Starting Price: $1450/month; condo rates vary Amenities/Services: 24hr security; 3 course dinner, weekly KRXVHNHHSLQJ PHGLFDO DOHUW RQ VLWH ¿UVW DLG DFWLYLWLHV QHDU &RRN 6W Village & all amenities; close to Beacon Hill; pets allowed under 15lbs

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250-598-1575; 3000 Shelbourne Street; www.reveraliving.com Capacity: 79 Units Starting Price: $5465/month Amenities/Services: 5HJLVWHUHG VWD໤ VWXGLR EGUP VXLWHV WKHUDSHXWLF UHFUHDWLRQ EUDLQ ¿WQHVV OHDUQLQJ SURJUDP RXWLQJV transportation; housekeeping & laundry; heat, hydro & cable; 3 meals

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Rose Manor J 250-383-0414; 857 Rupert Terrace; www.rosemanor.ca Capacity: 70 suites Starting Price: $1250 Amenities/Services: 3 meals and tea times daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping, entertainment and activities; no pets allowed

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Shannon Oaks J 250-595-6257; 2000 Goldsmith Street; www.shannonoaks.com Capacity: 102 suites Starting Price: $3500/month Amenities/Services: ÀDW OLQHQ VHUYLFH EHGGLQJ WRZHOV VXSSOLHG PHDOV GD\ DFWLYLWLHV J\P $ & KHDWLQJ XQLW LQ VXLWH KU HPHUJHQF\ UHVSRQVH EXV FKDSODLQ VDORQ VPDOO SHWV DOORZHG LQ VXLWH

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Trillium at Clover Point Care ‹

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Trillium at Hart House Seniors Residence ‹

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250-595-4255; 1006 St. Charles Street; www.stcharlesmanor.ca Capacity: 53 spaces Starting Price: $1875 to $2475 Amenities/Services: 24hr care; housekeeping/laundry; activities; GLHWLWLDQ KDLUGUHVVHU SK\VLRWKHUDSLVW IRRW FDUH HPHUJHQF\ FDOO V\VWHP PHPRU\ FDUH KRPHVW\OH PHDOV VSD EXV SDWLRV QR SHWV

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hen we are young, living with our parents is accepted as a perfectly normal arrangement. But, as we grow older, and our aging parents start to depend on us for support, living together under one roof can take on a new complexity, even though the same people are involved.

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When my mother-in-law became less mobile, she made the decision to move into a senior residence in a community where she had spent over 50 years raising her family and where she still had many friends. There, she felt she would be able to

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access increasing amounts of care, and enjoy the companionship R྾HUHG E\ WKH FRPPXQDO VHWWLQJ While it is not the best choice for everyone, moving into the home of a family member, or having them move in with you, can be a positive change. But before you make the decision, you need to think through all the pros and cons. Having lived in this type of situation increased my awareness about what works and what doesn’t so, in 2007, when I published a book about housing for seniors, I was able to draw upon many of my own experiences.

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• To what degree will each person respect the other’s privacy and property?

• How will common areas be handled (laundry, kitchen, bathroom, garden, entrances, storage space, decks, etc.)

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to be installed, renovations to the existing structure? Who will pay for these? ‡ $UH WKHUH VDIHW\ LVVXHV WR FRQVLGHU IRU H[DPSOH DGHTXDWH ¿UH alarms or extinguishers, removal of uneven surfaces or loose rugs, etc.? • Will an intercom system be required in case of emergency? • Will someone need to be hired to stay with the senior person when the family member needs to go out or go away on vacation? • Will noise be a factor? For example, loud TV or music, kids playing, dog barking, etc. How will you keep noise from becoming an agitation? • Will pets need to be accommodated? Will existing pets get along with new pets? ‡ :KDW IXUQLWXUH ZLOO EH EURXJKW LQWR WKH KRPH DQG ZLOO LW ¿W" • Are there allergies (fragrances, foods, animals) to consider?

Does someone require a special diet and can that be accommodated? • If dementia or forgetfulness is an issue, how will this be coped with? Will special safety features be added to the home?

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• Will your parent need assistance during the day? This is especially important if members of your family work or go to school outside the home. • If assistance is required, what arrangements can be made? ‡ :LOO \RX EH DEOH WR WDNH R྾ IURP ZRUN WR WDNH \RXU PRP RU GDG to appointments or provide care if they become ill? • If your parent requires more care than you can provide, where will this come from and how will it be paid for? • Can the current arrangements accommodate the addition of a careworker, either to visit regularly or live-in?

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hey are old and hold mysteries. Stories sad and otherworldly are pressed deeply into the fabric of their being. They are the haunted pubs of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea. Numbering more than the nine listed here, they all have charms above and beyond a haunting presence to make them worthy of stepping through their doors.

Christie’s Pub – 1739 Fort Street, Victoria Carriage maker Eldridge Christie built “Sandolphâ€? in 1898 in the Queen Anne style and it remained a residence until 1948, after ZKLFK LW SDVVHG WKURXJK GLŕľľHULQJ LQFDUQDWLRQV 'HVWLQHG IRU WKH wrecking ball, the elegant abode was saved by a group of investors WR EHFRPH &KULVWLHÂśV SXE LQ 5HVWRUHG LQ UHÂżQHG (GZDUGian style, its walls hold vestiges of those who went before. From ghostly taps on the shoulder to eerie noises emanating from the attic and chilly auras, the past lingers, yet, in no way deters from the welcoming appeal of this impressively restored mansion. Mike, the bartender here since 1988, spoke of the female ghost that occupies one of the stalls in the women’s washroom and occasions the pub proper; a contention supported by experience and psychics.

The Bent Mast – 512 Simcoe Street, Victoria Built in 1884 by a Hudson Bay man, the years-worn walls have known use as a rooming house, brothel, student residence, erotic gallery and numerous restaurants. Known as the Bent Mast since 1995, its ghostly inhabitants are plentiful. Downstairs resides a grouchy old man who likes to move things around, while the stairway is home to two playful children known to have made themselves visible to children but otherwise annoy adults with their noisy ramblings. Upstairs resides a nice old lady who is believed 17 Mile Pub

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to be the ghost of a former resident who was assaulted outside the building and subsequently died of her injuries. Add to these the rude gentleman in the red fedora and a smattering of entities keen RQ ÀLSSLQJ LWHPV DERXW DQG \RX KDYH D KDXQWHG SXE H[WUDRUGLQDLUH The Bent Masts’ philosophy has been to let the permanent residents have their space and all co-exist well in this most warm and inviting setting.

Four Mile Brew Pub – 199 Island Highway, Victoria The fourth oldest building in Victoria, the Four Mile was built as a way station along Sooke Road. It has been rated one of the Top 10 haunted buildings in British Columbia and has known use as an inn, cabaret and even a brothel before police raids put an end to that existence. It languished until 1979 when it resumed its Inn ways. Today, the singularly impressive Tudor-style building rests impressively amid its tended grounds. The comfortable appeal now LQFOXGHV WKH XQLTXH R྾HULQJV RI D EUHZ SXE Its ghosts are many. Inside the pub, over the hearth, is a stained glass feature of a lady in white. A once-resident of the Inn, the White Lady is said to haunt the nearby shoreline, still timelessly waiting in vain for her husband, a ship’s captain, to return. She is joined by a phantom customer who likes to leave his chair askew after visits and RQH -DNH 0DWWHVRQ -DNH ZDV WKH RULJLQDO VWDNHKROGHU RI WKH SURSHUW\ in the 1840s, who, legend has it, kept a stash of gold hidden on the grounds. In the upstairs window, there is, on occasion, viewed a lady in a full length gown staring over the garden. The belief is she is Margaret, daughter of Peter Calvert, the original builder. To these folks are added tales of eerie footsteps, tapping teaspoons and items disappearing, reappearing and moving about.

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Calvert, wife of Peter, who became a local healer respected by both whites and First Nations. Her healing aura is said to pervade the building.

17 Mile Pub – 5126 Sooke Road, Sooke This old way station on the road to Sooke dates from the 1890s and the days of the Leechtown gold rush. One of four local roadhouses granted royal charters, it began life as the British Ensign. Its life later included incarnations as a school and home for religious teachings.

The ghosts of two former owners share the pub’s space. Mrs. 0DU\ -DFNVRQ UDQ WKH SXE IURP XQWLO KHU GHDWK LQ DQG was followed by Edith “Maâ€? Wilson who oversaw the operation from 1941 until 1970. She passed away in her rocking chair in WKH PDLQ Ă€RRU VLWWLQJ URRP 7KH PDQDJHPHQW RI WKH SXE VXEVHquently remained with the Wilson family. Photos of both pub matrons adorn the walls and, it is said, one of them likes to sit by the window and watch the road coming from Victoria. The forever matrons are joined by the ghost, a friendly one, reputed to EH WKH ER\IULHQG RI 0DU\ -DFNVRQ ZKR HLWKHU KXQJ KLPVHOI LQ WKH building or killed himself outside on the hill. The management is rebuilding a scrapbook on the pub’s haunted history; the original having been stolen by a less-than-considerate customer.

The Bard and Banker – 1022 Government Street, Victoria Drawing its name from the Klondike bard Robert Service, who once worked at this impressive legacy of Canadian banking, there are stories of unexplained shadows. Rumour is an unknown lady ZDONV WKH EXLOGLQJœV VHFRQG ÀRRU EHLQJ RQ RFFDVLRQ VHHQ DW WKH window. A story, indeed, for the pen of the poet who walked these UHVSOHQGHQW ÀRRUV KLPVHOI EHWZHHQ DQG $ VWXQQLQJ environment to savour a brew.

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The Shoe Pub – 9576 Chemainus Road, Chemainus The well-maintained Horseshoe Bay Inn has graced its locale since, at least, 1892, having begun its existence as posting house for horse and carriage, as well as a residence for sailors and loggers. There are stories of spirits that move things, play non-existent pianos, walk the hallways and occasionally play poltergeist.

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The Black Goose Inn – Ocean Beach Acres Resort, Parksville Nestled amid the trees and a healthy stone’s throw from the waterfront rises the themed Scottish hunting lodge, which was originally a home built in 1921 by famed architect Samuel McLure. Its visitors have included writer Rudyard Kipling and actress Faye Rae. The period-maintained interior is worthy of a visit in itself and is added to by the warm English-style pub service.

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Hosea may be gone, but at least two spirits hold closely to the walls. One is a sad lady seen to be knitting in a chair or wandering the halls looking for a man fated never to return. She is not without humour, however, being held responsible for moving furniture around. A second apparition, who walks the second ÀRRU LV PRUH IHOW WKDQ YLVXDOL]HG +H LV WKRXJKW WR EH WKH VSLULW RI a man who was either murdered or was guilty of murder.

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In all, what better places to enjoy a brew and contemplate eternity! SL

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Adventure

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view – and that’s heli-style. San Francisco Helicopters has been RŕľľHULQJ WRXUV VLQFH DQG VRRQ DIWHU EXFNOLQJ XS RXU YHWHUDQ pilot, Ron, literally gives us a lift and we’re up, up and away! He doubles as an informative guide and while soaring above every shoreline and summit, provides a running commentary of our visuals below. “To your right are the identical mounds of Twin Peaks where you’ll get a great view of the city,â€? he explains, “next to our aerial route, of course,â€? he adds with a grin. As well as providing a pretty panorama, we discover this site also houses a 14-million gallon UHVHUYRLU WKDW VHUYLFHV WKH ÂżUH GHSDUWPHQWV DQG DUHD UHVLGHQFHV High Above the Hills We pass over a number of the city’s well-known neighbour-

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hoods; Castro, Mission, Alamo and Cole Valley.

Each one is unique, possessing its own personality and charm. Rows of Victorian homes link together and cloak many of these famous knolls. From a distance, Ron points out a few. “Russian Hill is known for Lombard Street, one of the most crooked in the world. Nob Hill is home to luxury condos and primarily reserved for the wealthy, and from Telegraph Hill’s Coit Tower, you can take in an amazing sunset.â€? We discover that this beacon not only FRPPHPRUDWHV 6DQ )UDQFLVFRÂśV YROXQWHHU ÂżUH department but also dubs as a romantic lookout, ZKDWHYHU WLPH RI GD\ Âą D GHÂżQLWH PXVW VHH GXUing this visit with my sweetie.

Playgrounds, green patches and groves of pine are woven into the city grid below and from our lofty perch, it all looks like a minLDWXUH IDQWDV\ODQG *UHHQHU\ FRQWLQXHV ¹ DQG lots of it – when we hover above the acclaimed *ROGHQ *DWH 3DUN 7KLV WKRXVDQG DFUH XUEDQ playground is host to walking trails, tranquil lakes and fragrant gardens. The Conservatory of Flowers and replenished 19th century Victorian JUHHQKRXVH VKRZFDVHV RYHU ÀRZHULQJ species that are collected from around the world and boasts a fantasy-inspired aquatic garden, LQWHUODFHG ZLWK ZDWHUIDOOV DQG SRROV *ROGHQ *DWH LV DOVR KRPH WR D IHZ KHDUG RI ELVRQ ¹ another drawing card for the over 13 million annual visitors.

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-XVW OLNH WKRVH UHG WDLOHG KDZNV DQG JROGHQ eagles, we glide beyond the peninsula’s shoreline and over the ocean swells. The famed FDEOHV RI WKH *ROGHQ *DWH DUH QRZ LQ FOHDU view and are getting closer by the second. Âł7KLV EULGJH LV VWRUH\V KLJK ´ 5RQ LQIRUPV “so how ‘bout we check out the view from beneath?â€? And just like a bird of prey, our Bell chopper swoops down and under the welltravelled platform that spans the sparkling bay.

Within seconds, we dip, dive and loop, right over the top of this engineered marvel. It all happens so quickly and so smoothly, there’s no time to bail!

A musical soundtrack is well choreographed to our tour and The Mamas & Papas calm my

The Port of San Francisco with the Bay Bridge in the background.

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Crowned with headsets, the curious visitors stroll these hallowed halls, listening to the grim and gruesome stories of the infamous inmates who once called this isolated retreat their home. I, on the other hand, am feeling quite okay reeling above with the one I love.

Rimming the adjacent shoreline is Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, where a pedestrian boardwalk leads to a thriving aquarium, pots of Dungeness crab and colonies of sea lions. Seconds later, we’re gliding above the Embarcadero, the bustling downtown core, and the city’s two tallest buildings; Transamerica Pyramid and Bank Of America. Union Square is MXVW D EULHI KHOL MDXQW DZD\ 7L྾DQ\œV Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks, and other name brand conglomerates cuddle up to hundreds of boutique outlets in this concentrated shopping hot spot. I immediately make a mental note to hit this area later with my honey!

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hree years ago, I was beginning a new adventure. I was going to try house/pet sitting. Since then, I have had the opportunity to share homes with many four-legged, furry critters.

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Others may decide to move into residential housing with other seniors and endless amenities.

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I’m more than trying it. I am doing it. As a spiritual wanderer, my steps are becoming less timid and more forthright. I am walking my own path and loving every moment of it.

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Travel

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e liked the idea of glamour and camping – two opposites – meeting halfway, so decided to give it a go in Namibia.

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We’ve quickly realized that we’ve lucked out; there are only six of us in our group and we’ve bonded already. There’s Ana, from Spain, in her early 40s, Franck and Sonia from France and Belgium, in their 50s, and Mark from England, around our age LQ KLV ODWH V :H DOO ORRN YHU\ FDSDEOH RI FOLPELQJ VN\VFUDSHU sand dunes, hiking in the Namib Desert, and bouncing on the Skeleton Coast’s Atlantic Ocean on a nature cruise.

Day 2. Our gleaming 4x4 Land Cruiser is extremely comfortable, with three rows of bench seats and two popup roofs.

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with our occasional shouts of “Look, there’s a Lilac Breasted Roller!� “On your left, there’s a Crimson Breasted Shrike!�

He tells us today we’ll be having lunch at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) near Otjiwarongo. After another delicious lunch served al fresco once again, our guide, Ignatius, takes us into a well-appointed, small museum, shows us D VKRUW ÂżOP DQG WKHQ WHOOV XV DERXW DQ H[FLWLQJ FRQVHUYDWLRQ programme to help save the cheetah. In the past century, the cheetah population has dwindled to 10 per cent, primarily due to human intervention. “Because the cheetah is the only predator that kills its prey during the day, they are more likely to be seen and shot by farmers,â€? he explains. “There are ways, however, that farmers and cheetahs can co-exist.â€? He takes us on a short walk to show us one of the ways: a kennel housing Anatolian Shepherd puppies. “CCF has placed 400 of these livestock guard dogs with farmers now.â€? The dogs are bred and trained here, and then go to participating farmers. It’s an exciting project and we’re pleased to hear that Canada is an international partner with CCF. 7KH WZR ODQH KLJKZD\ WRGD\ LV SDYHG DQG WKH WUDŕľśF LV VSDUVH EHFDXVH DV *DVHE H[SODLQV RQO\ SHU FHQW RI WKH people live in cities. This is still a very rural, surprisingly unpopulated country with a population of only 2.3 million over a landmass of 824,292-sq.km, making it the third least populated country in the world.

We’re passing through the country’s main farmland area, known as the maize triangle, which produces most of Namibia’s food. Eventually, the dramatic red sandstone Waterberg Plateau rises on our left, we take a short detour on a dirt road, and we arrive at Frans Indongo Lodge. On its 170 km of UHVHUYH WKH ORGJH LV D ¿YH VWDU RDVLV DQG DIWHU EHLQJ WDNHQ WR RXU HTXDOO\ ¿QH TXDUWHUV ZH DUH VRRQ UHOD[LQJ RQ WKH H[SDQ-

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7KH QRZ \HDU ROG -DQLV says that with business becoming increasingly busy and successful, she has shifted from regularly selling her products at the local farmer’s market in Nelson to focusing on getting her products placed into stores and clinics. She has also started selling online, which she admits has been a challenge: “I need to get betWHU DW 6(2 PDUNHWLQJ ZKLFK OHWV *RRJOH NQRZ \RXÂśUH WKHUH EXW , will count on others to help me with that – and social media is still a bit mind-boggling for me!â€? %XW WKH SDUW RI WKH KHUEDO PHGLFLQH EXVLQHVV -DQLV OLNHV EHVW VKH FRQÂżGHV ÂłLV FRPLQJ XS ZLWK VSHFLÂżF IRUPXODV IRU SHRSOH making salves for sore muscles and joints, creams for face and body, and medical tinctures for all that ails us. My main focus, of late, has been on products that balance and awaken our energetic and spiritual body, and today these are the bulk of products I sell on the internet and at markets. I will continue to make new remedies until the ideas stop coming, which doesn’t seem to be anytime soon.â€? %XVLQHVV PDWWHUV DVLGH -DQLV KDV IXOO\ HPEUDFHG WKH PRYH WR British Columbia. “My time is pretty much my own – I make remedies and gear up for shows, but otherwise, I enjoy the lifestyle in Nelson. My husband is an avid skier, and I putter around with cross-country. I enjoy the fresh air and beauty, and get out when I can.â€? SL Ph oto : Ia nS mit h

anis Young became interested in herbs 12 years ago, when she met someone in Toronto who was involved in an Amazon herb project. “I researched the organization, Amazon Rainforest Herbs, and it hit a chord with me how the many plants and herbs that indigenous people have relied upon are not known in our society,� she says. “Research teams are still heading into rainforests to learn about medicine from exotic plants and trees.�

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7KLV YHQWXUH KRZHYHU GLGQÂśW ZRUN RXW DV -DQLV KDG SODQQHG After taking a course in holistic nutrition and working for a while as a nutritional consultant, she went back to bookkeeping. “My life continued on like it had previously, for a while, although I don’t know how a life can be that ‘normal’ with four ER\V D GRJ DQG WZR EXV\ ZRUNLQJ SDUHQWV ´ VKH UHĂ€HFWV Her bookkeeping business kept her occupied, so her only herbal study, at that time, was the occasional reading of an article she would come across.

7KHQ LQ -DQLV MRLQHG DQ +HUE :DON ZLWK WKH RZQHU RI The Herbal Clinic and Dispensary at High Park in Toronto. “I was smitten all over again,â€? she says. “I promptly cut back a little on my bookkeeping business and started working one day a week in the Dispensary.â€? There, she learned how to make WLQFWXUHV FUHDPV DQG VDOYHV KRZ WR ÂżOO D ÂśVFULSW IRU SDWLHQWV DQG manage manufacturing records. “From that point, I haven’t stopped delving into the many secrets of plant medicine,â€? she says.

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It can generate neck pain, headaches and limited joint movement. Problems may even result in the legs and feet.

Here are a few tips to help you practice good posture:

Standing: • The ears are in line with the tips of the shoulders. • The shoulders are directly over the hips. Shoulder blades are pulled back. • The chest and rib cage feels as though they are expanded. • The back should be straight, with a slight curve in the lower region. • Distribute your weight evenly along the heels and the outside borders and balls of the feet. • Change positions often to prevent muscle tension.

While seated and while driving: • 6LW WDOO ZLWK ERWK IHHW ÀDW RQ WKH ÀRRU While driving, adjust the seat to easily reach the pedals and steering wheel. • Your knees shouldn’t be lower than the level of your hips to ensure lower back comfort.

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