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letter from the editor I never imagined in my early thirties celebrating the 1st Birthday of a magazine before that of a first child. And, for that matter, having nine children over a one-year span, which some people have compared. To these people: thank you for the acknowledgment, it has been A LOT of work, and very rewarding. But I imagine the real deal will be much more significant. The idea for the magazine first came to me in Spring 2012. I worked full-time as Fund Development & Communications Manager at Victoria Women’s Transition House for four years at the time, and nine years in the field. My first degree was in Non-Fiction Writing/Journalism & Publishing, followed by a degree in Political Science with a focus on International Politics & Economy. So naturally, writing, fiscal responsibility, and helping others came easily, while so did learning to navigate on a budget from many years in school and from my family of six. With this life change from permanent employee to entrepreneur, I truly live the magazine concept day in and day out, but I would not change a thing! Thank you to everyone who participates, our readers, the hundreds of advertisers, my family and friends!

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TRAVEL AROUND In Our Own Backyard: Canada's Recreation Capital, Squamish

CHARITY FOCUS From 'The Home" to Our Home –120 Years in the Taylor Building

HEALTH & WELLNESS Moving from Sabotage to Success

10 FASHION FORWARD Fashion After 50 17

FITNESS TIPS Hydration & Exercise – Are you Getting Enough?

DAILY DINING DEALS

20 CHARITY PLEDGE PROGRAM 23 COMMUNITY CULTURE How to: Buy Art Part 2 – Art Galleries: What Are They For? 24 COMMUNITY VIEW Neighbourhood Pictorial – Gordon Head 26 CHARITY CALL TO ACTION

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Tell me the last time the perfect summer travel location, which offered everything your heart desires, jumped into mind? And it was right in our B.C. backyard and possible on a budget. Until not too long ago I knew Squamish as the place a friend grew up in and a town on the way to Whistler. Now I know Squamish as my home away from home, and I wonder, how I could be so naive to not know more about this stunning place. Known as Canada’s Recreation Capital of Canada, Squamish celebrates adventure and much, much more. When I visited last while recovering from a bad fastball injury, hay fever, and another allergic reaction, I still managed to soak in the fun! Is hiking your forte? Discover hundreds of kilometers of terrain for all abilities, surrounded by striking scenery, and you must try the Stawamus Chief, Canada’s only Monolith. The Stawamus Chief soars 700 m (2,297 ft) above the waters of nearby Howe Sound. Not necessarily for the faint of heights, this 1.5 hour steep stair-cased trek encounters Shannon Falls in all its beauty and sound, the shadows of the always mysterious forest and a view like few ever get to see. So now you know I love to hike, but what else will you find here? We took in the Saturday summer farmer’s market downtown in all its creativity. I bought cabbage rolls, right after a hearty breakfast at Big D’s, I found root chips, gluten-free chocolate zucchini bread, local honey, pie pockets, soy candles, gorgeous and functional birch cutting boards, and someone stopped me from buying the Pad Thai from the local Thai food truck parked nearby.

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A monolith is a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock, such as some mountains, or a single large piece of rock placed as, or within, a monument or building. Erosion usually exposes the geological formations, which are most often made of very hard and solid metamorphic or igneous rock. On my next trip to Squamish Executive Suites Resort & Hotel to stay & play, I am planning to: Try White Water Rafting Go Horseback Riding Brave Zip lining Get an In-Room Massage from Living Well Spa Services at Executive Suites Hike the Stawamus Chief Twice Sun Myself at Alice Lake Prepare Some Meals with Ingredients from the Summer Farmer’s Market Try a New-to-Me Restaurant Discover other dishes at The Living Room Restaurant & Lounge at Executive Suites And one day I might even fearlessly try mountain biking, kayaking, and rock climbing. In the winter months I will venture to see the bald eagles in Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park, which has the world’s most concentrated number of bald eagles, and also drive up to Whistler for snowboarding. Doing this trip on a budget? There are many accommodations for all budgets, like great prices on One and Two-Bedroom Suites that include full kitchens at the Executive Suites Resort & Hotel. Or consider camping at Alice Falls or at the foot of the Stawamus Chief, or many other hotels in the area. • • • •

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a wide-spread organization. The Taylor Building exterior is undergoing some much needed and costly upgrades. After 120 years of service, the roof had given all it had, and good stewardship required immediate action. Work began in September 2012 on part 1 of what will be a four-year undertaking, replacing 25% of the roof each year. Based on the service of the previous roof, we expect to get another 100 years out of this investment. This building is a gift, it is a symbol, it is history. It is home to over eighty seniors and it is headquarters to the work of The Cridge – reaching thousands of people in need each year.

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Art galleries are not just buildings with track lighting and Renoir mugs for sale. They have curators – professionals entrusted with building their art collections. Like a sommelier, a good curator is both highly educated and possessed of an exceptional sensitivity. It is because galleries have curators that buyers can have confidence that the art is worth buying – or at least worth knowing about. There are essentially two kinds of galleries: the public gallery and the commercial gallery. Usually, if you want to learn about art, you visit a public gallery, and if you want to buy art, you visit a commercial gallery. A public gallery houses collections that have historical or academic significance. These collections may be permanent – they “live” in the building, or visiting – borrowed from other museums and galleries around the world. Some examples of public galleries in Victoria are the Maltwood Gallery at the University of Victoria, the Legacy Gallery downtown, and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The primary purpose of a public gallery is to enable people to view art treasures. The commercial gallery is one whose purpose is making money from the trade of art; essentially it is an art store. Contrary to popular romanticism, there is nothing wrong with the business of art or with dealing art in order to make a profit. We love Vincent Van Gogh, but we should also admire his brother Theo, whose career as an art dealer helped sustain and support Vincent’s work. Art for art’s sake and art as investment are different branches of the same tree, not mutually exclusive phenomena. Examples of good commercial galleries in Victoria include the Winchester Galleries, Madrona Gallery, and Dales Gallery. Commercial galleries break down further into those that represent established artists (Winchester) and those that feature emerging artists (Dales). A further type of gallery that does not quite fit the public or commercial gallery profile is the artist-run gallery. This may be a gallery that operates out of an individual artist’s home studio, or part of an artist’s cooperative. While some excellent art can be found in these places, it is by no means

guaranteed, because here the proprietor’s interest is purely the promotion and sale of their own work. Which may be really bad. There are, of course, establishments that display and sell art, but are not galleries. These may include cafés, restaurants, bookstores, gift shops, frame shops, and the like. Lacking a trained curator, these sources of art are, again, unreliable, since the art is chosen according to the owner’s particular taste. Which may be really bad. Can you see my point? It’s not that good art can’t be found outside a gallery. It’s just that it is not very likely, and if you are new to the game, you won’t be able to tell the difference. Get over the intimidation that galleries can sometimes inspire, and go inside! Talk to the staff, the curator, the owner and the artists, if they are present. Ask them questions! Make mistakes! Drink any free wine you can find! Not too much! Above all, enjoy the art and don’t worry too much about figuring out what it means. Try to let it wash over you as though you just arrived on this planet with no attitude or preconceived notions. But do this in a gallery, where your efforts are less likely to be wasted. In Part 3 we will play curator and discuss some indicators in a work of art, such as materials, subject and presentation, that tell you that it’s good – or otherwise! Jenny Hainsworth is an artist and musician living in Victoria with her geranium Henri. You can see some of her art at www. rabbitinthedirt.wordpress.com as well as on posters about town for the stunning choral group Ensemble Laude, and at Full Circle Studio Arts.

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Your participation will include a very supportive team for whatever your goal might be, team events and BBQs, the opportunity to help raise funds for a local & dynamic non-profit

We live in a world abundant with opportunity. Opportunities to see, explore, and share moments. Moments that are often made more special when shared with a friend. At Lifetime Networks we understand the importance of friendship as being one of the cornerstones to a fulfilling life. We create opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. We provide

If you’re looking for friendship and support, be part of our network. Because it’s more than the moment that matters, it’s who you share it with.

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