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It’s About Hope, Connection and Friendship
What is friendship? What effect have friendships had on your life and how have they changed over the years? When we’re young, love and romance is

Winnie the Pooh or Eeyore?
In the children’s classic A.A. Milne book Winnie the Pooh, there are two characters that personify opposing views of the world. Winnie the Pooh is forever

It’s Never Too Late To Build Resilience!
No matter our age or life circumstances, we can all still build resilience as we face life’s ups and downs. If you’re wondering how to start,

Widowed Friends Celebrates 7 Years of Inclusion, Hope, Connection & Friendship
A few years ago, Debbie, a recent widow, was supporting two young daughters and working full time when a grief counsellor suggested a community social group

Snakes & Ladders
Snakes and ladders, the old traditional board game, is a great metaphor for life after loss. As Penny R suggested once on a Zoom call, in

Bloom Where You’re Planted
It wouldn’t be spring if we didn’t talk about gardening. For those who live in apartments and condos, you’re included! There’s been a growing interest

One Road; Two Directions
“The road up and the road down is one and the same.” Heraclitus You could interpret that quote in lots of ways, and maybe we have

Volunteering: Good for the Body,Mind & Spirit
As we approach our 7th anniversary in May, it’s a good time to reflect on the past few years and all the changes and transitions we’ve

The Best Way Out Is Always Through
Do you feel like you are living in the twilight zone? Everything’s the same but completely different? Every day is another day at home? While our
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