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Seniors make this a better place
Seniors are critical to the future of Powell River. Retirees buy real estate. Travelling
seniors stay in our hotels and campgrounds. The coffee klatch supports local
restaurants. There’s no denying that the older crowd has a huge impact on this
community’s economic and social well-being.
For further proof, take a look at this community’s many volunteers. You’ll find
lots of grey hair! As Gary Grieco points out in his article on the North Boat Harbour,
one-third of marina members are retired folks. As our Blast from the Past points out,
our seniors have a tradition of hard work and self-sacrifice — a tradition from which
we would all do well to learn.
November 11 is Remembrance Day. Take time to remember those who served.
Take time to remember those who fought, those who lost loved ones and those who
died for their country.
We had so many great stories submitted for the November issue of Powell River
Living that we were unable to fit them all in the paper copy. But on our website you
will find additional content like a poem, A Soldier’s Letter Home, written by the late
Sergeant Thomas McIlwraith and a story about the late Don McGregor, well-known
Powell River resident and son of war hero Jock McGregor.
The Bible says that “Grey hair is a crown of splendour” yet all too often, the wisdom
gained when obtaining those grey hairs is lost to future generations because
it is not shared. That’s rarely the fault of the seniors. They’re usually more than
willing to share their experiences and stories. Younger generations sometimes pass
off the wisdom of the elderly as old wives’ tales or the ramblings of old men. That’s
a mistake.
We should honour and respect our elders. Yet, in one study, four percent of Canadian
seniors reported being abused or exploited — usually by a family member. Most
seniors who suffer abuse have been cut off from their community. In itself, that’s a
good reason for them to stay involved in their community. Seniors need to be active
in the community — both for their sake and the sake of the community.
Seniors are being asked to play a big role in the Orca Bus program, passing on
their wisdom and helping make a success of the early years for the children who
live here.
Our community is a better place when seniors are active in it.
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Pass the Hat for the CAT
The goal is to have Powell River’s CAT Scan bought and operational
in 2009. POWELL RIVER LIVING supports the Pass the Hat for the
CAT campaign. We will keep you updated on the progress. In the
meantime, can you help?
TOTAL AS OF
28 Oct 2008
$1,116,809
Foundation Office
To make a donation, please mail your cheque to Powell River General Hospital
CAT Scan Campaign, 5000 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R3
$3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
500,000
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