Say Yes to the Island of Hawai`i By Jennifer Hartley They say the first island you visit in Hawai`i is the one you fall in love with, but it is hard to imagine loving any of them more than the largest: the Island of Hawai`i. This paradise has eight of the world’s 13 ecosystems and with only two main highways, including one that...
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By Joanne Curran Over the years, our travel evolved from backpacking and hostels to supported biking and hiking trips and river cruises through parts of Europe and the United Kingdom. With retirement, my husband Michael and I increasingly found ourselves searching for travel opportunities that would allow us to experience more...
By Iris Winston I think of my father often, especially when I hear any of his favourite songs on the radio. Such songs as Don’t Fence Me In, The Quarter Master’s Stores (pristine version), She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain or It’s a Long Way to Tipperary. Eclectic to say the least, but every one...
 An Inspiring Older Immigrant Story By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Tareq Hadhad was worried about his father: Issam did not know what to do with his life. Before the war began in Syria, Issam had run a chocolate company for over 20 years. But that life was gone now. The factory was destroyed and he and his family...
School’s out and the grandchildren will soon be arriving. Get set for the time of your life. Plan some extra special adventures you’ll all remember for years to come. The Ottawa area is chock full of cultural, recreational and entertainment attractions that are guaranteed to please. Whether you’re seven or 70, these options are...
