The winter of 2020-2021 was a breakthrough year for the sport of cross-country skiing. In our first Covid winter, people were looking to get some exercise while keeping a safe distance from each other. The weather last winter was relatively merciful, and so many people of all ages discovered—or rediscovered—the joys of gliding along the […]
Making a fine quilt involves many hours and a lot of work, and as soon as a quilter finishes one project there’s another one ready to start. It’s like an addiction. Maybe a magnificent obsession would be a better description. There are two quilting clubs in St. Paul whose members work nonstop to provide quilts […]
There are many reasons to consider moving as you get older. Your current home may be too big or too expensive to maintain; you might be having a harder time with stairs. Maybe you would like to have the cash proceeds from selling to make day-to-day life easier. But it can be a difficult decision […]
Lures attract fish. Lures too, can attract birds for us to appreciate and digitally capture and release. In our quest to draw a greater variety of winter birds in Brady Heights, contemplation was needed: was it best to stick with one choice, or should one try something else every now and then? My […]
If the idea of yoga appeals to you, but you’re worried that it’s too physically difficult, there is another way to practice. Stacey Sandmeyer, who owns Sunshine Yoga in Glendon, is a certified instructor of chair yoga. She says chair yoga offers the same physical, mental, and spiritual benefits as the traditional yoga that is […]
The Alberta 55-Plus Winter Games, slated for Edmonton April 7 to 10, are still going ahead. Lakeland Senior Games Association (LSGA) president Kay Hauer said any decision to cancel due to Covid-19 restrictions will be announced March 4. Until then the LSGA, which governs Zone 7 of the Alberta 55-Plus organization is proceeding under the […]
If advance ticket sales are an indication, spectators are as excited about the 2022 Cold Lake Air Show as the organizers are. It’s far from certain that pandemic restrictions won’t affect the event, but the planning committee is working on the assumption that the show will go on. Early sales show ticket buyers share that […]
Age Friendly Cold Lake (AFCL) has been designated as a community ambassador by the Alzheimer Society for Alberta and the Northwest Territories. The society’s community ambassadors are usually individual volunteers, but AFCL was accepted for the role as an organization. “Typically the ambassador would be a community member who is interested in learning more about […]
Whether you’re concerned for yourself or someone you care about, it’s important to know the warning signs of dementia so you can ensure an early diagnosis. Here are 10 of the most common warning signs for dementia. Sign 1: Memory loss that affects day-to-day abilities Are you, or the person you know, forgetting things often […]
Another New Years Eve, and I’m not going dancing. Which is fine—I don’t like dancing. I don’t think there’s been half a dozen occasions where Sherry and I have gone to a big New Years do. Off the top of my head, I can’t think of any. We usually stay home, snack all night while […]