Discover Sixty-Five: August 2022

Discover 

Sixty-Five 

August 2022 

FREE 

Kootenay Seniors Living 

Aging in Place 

is Better at Home 

Page 4 

DYI: Fairy 

Gardens 

Page 8

WK Senior Citizens Association Directory 

Check with your branch or organization for local updates on programs. 

Everyone welcome - the more members the better! 

Balfour Branch 120 

8435 Busk Rd, Balfour 

email enquiries to: 

bsca120@hotmail.com 

Monday: 

11am to 1pm Cribbage 

Wednesday: 

7pm to 9pm Carpet 

bowling 

Castlegar Branch 46 

2101 6th Ave, Castlegar 

Pres Dan Shields 

danshields.ca@gmail.com 

Monday: 

9:30am Darts 

1pm Whist 

Tuesday: 

9:30am Carpet Bowling 

1pm Crafts 

Wednesday: 

9:30am Floor Curling 

1pm Rummoli 

Thursday: CLOSED 

Friday: 

9:30am Darts 

1pm Crib 

Kaslo Branch 81 

304 4th St, Kaslo 

email enquiries to: 

lmdepape@gmail.com 

1st Tuesday of the 

month, lunch at 12noon, 

meeting at 1pm 

Every Friday meet & 

greet drop-in coffee 

9:30am – 11:30am 

year round 

Fruitvale Branch 44 

1916 Main St, Fruitvale 

Monday: 1pm Bingo 

Wednesday: Beaver 

Valley Senior 

Ambassadors: includes 

Welcome coffee party, 

brain drain, chair exercises. 

Lunch together (provided) 

and more activities 

in the afternoon. 

Thursday: 1pm Cards 

NOTE: Carpet Bowling 

returning in the fall! 

Brenda at 250-367-3839, 

Kris at 250-367-9685. 

Passmore 

Branch 116 

Passmore Hall 

3656 Old Passmore Rd. 

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES: 

Alternating Fridays: 

1pm Card games. 

Whist and Cribbage 

Wednesdays: 

1pm Carpet Bowling 

2nd Sundays: 

12 noon monthly business 

meetings followed 

by a potluck and 

Tiki card game 

Special meetings on 

issues of general interest 

Nelson Branch 51 

717 Vernon St, Nelson 

email nelsonseniorscentre 

@gmail.com 

Monday: 1pm Bridge 

Tuesday: 9am Tai Chi; 

10:30am Chair Yoga; 

1pm Duplicate Bridge 

Wednesday: 1pm Crib; 

1pm Snooker; 

6:30pm Duplicate Bridge 

3rd Wednesday: 

10am Book Club 

Thursday: 1pm Bridge 

1st & 3rd Thursday: 

1pm Hookers & Makers 

Friday: 9am Tai Chi; 

10:30am Chair Yoga; 

6pm Novice Snooker 

Saturdays: 

9am Knitters 

Sundays: 1pm Crib 

https://nelsonseniors.ca/ 

services/other-resources/ 

DON'T PEEK! 

Hair's the 

Thing 

Find Puzzles 

on pages 20/21 

Procter-Harrop 

Branch 118 

7906 Woodside Rd, 

Procter 

email: Sharon 

rsboldt@telus.net 

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 

Monday: 

10am Carpet Bowling 

all year 

Monday: 

10am Shuffle Board 

winter 

Wednesday: 

1:30pm Cribbage 

all year 

If we missed your 

association or would like 

to update your events, 

please call toll free 

1-800-663-4619 

What has antlers and 

sucks blood? 

Answer: A moose-quito! 

cbc.ca 

Word Scramble Answer: Merges 

Greater Trail Life Long Learners, 

is working with Selkirk College to provide monthly 

learning presentations. The intention is to grow to 

provide increased learning and social opportunities. 

https://selkirk.ca/ce/courses/greater-trail-life-long-learners 

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Brass Tacks 

Cannabis Corner............... 12 

Health: 

High Blood Pressure.... 16/17 

Drowning doesn't look like 

drowning............................ 3 

Education: 

Libraries............................. 14 

Scams: Don't be afraid 

to say NO........................ 18 

Ginkgo Biloba Club :) 

Gallery Showings 

and Live Music............. 13 

Classifieds/Personals......... 7 

Dining in Kaslo.................... 8 

DYI: Fairy Gardens....... ... 8/9 

Kitchen Kapers 

with Annette ...................10/11 

Puzzles......................... 20/21 

August Horoscopes...... 22/23 

Puzzle Solutions................. 2 

Seniors’ Associations.......... 2 

Travel................................. 19 

Scratch the Surface 

Trail Better at Home......... 4-5 

Please thank the 

advertisers in these pages 

for supporting your 

Discover Sixty-Five.❤ 

Finally it is HOT and children are visiting. 

Here is a reminder of what drowning looks like. 

The Instinctive Drowning Response 

is what people do to avoid actual or 

perceived suffocation in the water. 

And it does not look like most people 

expect. There is very little splashing, 

no waving, and no yelling or calls for 

help of any kind. To get an idea of just 

how quiet and undramatic from the 

Except in rare circumstances, 

drowning people are 

physiologically unable to call 

out for help. The respiratory 

system was designed for 

breathing. Speech is the 

secondary or overlaid 

function. Breathing must be 

fulfilled before speech occurs. 

1. Drowning people’s mouths 

alternately sink below and 

reappear above the surface 

of the water. The mouths of 

drowning people are not 

above the surface of the 

water long enough for them 

to exhale, inhale, and call out 

for help. When the drowning 

people’s mouths are above 

the surface, they exhale 

and inhale quickly as their 

mouths start to sink below 

the surface of the water. 

2. Drowning people cannot 

wave for help. Nature 

instinctively forces them to 

extend their arms laterally 

and press down on the 

water’s surface. Pressing 

down on the surface of the 

water permits drowning 

people to leverage their 

bodies so they can lift their 

mouths out of the water to 

breathe. 

3. Throughout the Instinctive 

Drowning Response, 

drowning people cannot 

voluntarily control their arm 

movements. Physiologically, 

drowning people who are 

struggling on the surface 

of the water cannot stop 

drowning and perform 

voluntary movements such 

as waving for help, moving 

toward a rescuer, or reaching 

out for a piece of rescue 

equipment. 

4. From beginning to end 

This child is 

playing. 

Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning 

surface drowning can be, consider 

this: It is the No. 2 cause of accidental 

death in children, ages 15 and under 

(just behind vehicle accidents)—of the 

approximately 750 children who will 

drown next year, about 375 of them 

will do so within 25 yards of a parent or 

other adult. 

CONTACT US 

Email: seniors@pennywiseads.com, Phone 250-353-2602 or 1-800-663-4619 

Mail: Discover 65, Box 430, Kaslo, B.C. V0G 1M0, or drop submissions 

at our office #209-312 Fourth St., Kaslo. 

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of the Instinctive Drowning 

Response people’s bodies 

remain upright in the 

water, with no evidence of 

a supporting kick. Unless 

rescued by a trained lifeguard, 

these drowning people can 

only struggle on the surface 

of the water from 20 to 60 

seconds before submersion 

occurs.” 

This doesn’t mean that a 

person that is yelling for 

help and thrashing isn’t 

in real trouble—they are 

experiencing aquatic distress. 

Not always present before 

the Instinctive Drowning 

Response, aquatic distress 

doesn’t last long—but 

unlike true drowning, these 

victims can still assist in their 

own rescue. They can grab 

lifelines, throw rings, etc. 

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Aging in Place 

is Better at Home 

~ Karma Halleran 

We can probably all agree that 

Home is one of our favourite places, 

if not our MOST favourite place. It 

is often a space we share with our 

spouse, children, family and friends. 

The place we socialize, or relax and 

recharge our public personas - a 

place we get to be king or queen. 

As we age, some chores become 

more difficult. It may be that the 

care of one's spouse is an added 

duty that takes attention away from 

other day to day responsibilities. 

You may suddenly realize that the 

standards you set for yourself when 

you were younger can no longer 

be achieved. If you don't have 

family close who can help pick up 

the slack, it may seem to be time to 

move into senior housing of some 

sort. This can be very disheartening 

when we know that all we need is 

a little help with minor chores - like 

changing the light bulb over the 

front stoop, fixing a leaky tap or 

toilet, shovelling the driveway (it is 

short, but snow covered) fixing the 

broken step, installing the safety 

bars in the bathroom and tightening 

the wiggly rail on the deck. 

Many of these jobs are small so it is 

difficult to find someone to hire for 

20 minutes. And sometimes the cost 

of hiring is prohibitive as well, since 

a 20 minute job might cost you an 

hour anyway. 

You know that you are very capable 

of looking after yourselves in every 

other way, you just need a little help 

with the chores. 

Well good news! Our culture has 

realized that 'Aging in Place' is the 

best! For us to remain at home as 

long as possible. We are generally 

happier if we do so, which makes 

our quality of life greater. To remain 

surrounded by our memories and 

friends in a familiar setting is ideal. 

Stephanie Haukaas Better at Home Program Coordinator, Trail 

Better at Home is one of these 

organizations who is funded 

by the Province and managed 

by the United Way. Volunteers, 

contractors and paid staff from local 

non-profit organizations provide 

Better at Home services in many 

communities now. By helping 

seniors remain at home longer, 

they support a diverse, inclusive 

and vibrant neighbourhood for 

everyone. 

The Trail Chapter came into being 

at the beginning of 2020 and 

Stephanie Haukaas was hired to 

coordinate the service through Trail 

FAIR Society. By March covid had 

hit and everything shut down. The 

Better at Home program managed 

to provide a number of the basic 

services through it all, and now that 

things are opening up, Stephanie is 

excited to offer more. 

Stephanie has two contractors and 

6 volunteers who provide services 

to 30 clients in the Trail, Genelle, 

Warfield, Rossland, Rivervale, 

Fruitvale, Beaver Valley and 

Montrose areas. 

"We have room for more clients." 

says Stephanie. "More volunteers 

are always welcome. 2-6 hours a 

month can make a huge difference 

in someones ability to remain in their 

home. Contractors are paid and are 

welcome to register also, agreeing to 

do those tiny jobs for those in need." 

"All contractors and volunteers are 

vetted and criminal checks are done. 

We take our clients safety seriously, 

and they trust us to do our due 

diligence when we connect them with 

a volunteer. 

We make great efforts to connect 

clients and volunteers who may 

share some interests. Many long term 

friendships have evolved from first 

providing the service. 

Right now our volunteers range 

from 30 years old to 80! Everyone 

has something to contribute and we 

encourage anyone who is interested!" 

They offer a range of non-medical 

support services: 

• Friendly visiting 

• Transportation for appointments 

and shopping 

• Light yard work 

• Minor home repairs 

• Light housekeeping 

• Grocery shopping 

• Snow shoveling 

(it is hard to find snowshovellers!) 

There are some costs associated with 

some of these services, on a sliding 

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scale. They are made affordable so 

anyone who needs them can access 

them. If you can't afford them, there 

is still access, so please contact us. 

What do I need to do to sign up? 

If you live in or around Trail call Trail 

FAIR Society, 250-364-2326 and ask 

to speak to Stephanie. 

She will take down your information 

and discuss the types of services 

that they can offer you. They will ask 

to see last years tax return so they a 

fair rate for the services that require a 

payment can be established. You do 

not have to submit a tax return, and 

can just pay for the services, gaining 

access to those contractors who are 

willing to do small jobs. 

It is obvious that Stephanie takes 

great pride in the Trail Better at 

Home service and finds great joy in 

running this program. She is kind 

and knowledgeable and looking 

forward to meeting you. 

~ Karma Halleran 

West Kootenay Better at Home 

LOWER COLUMBIA: 

TRAIL FAIR SOCIETY 

2079 Columbia Avenue 

Program Coordinator 

Stephanie Haukaas 

www.trailfair.ca/program-listing/ 

shaukaas@trailfair.ca 

250-364-2326 ext 233 

CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT 

COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY 


Sandi McCreight - 

250-365-2104 Ext. 23 

www.cdcss.ca/staff-calendar/ 

castlegar-better-at-home-program/ 

soscastlegar@hotmail.com 

ARROW AND SLOCAN LAKES 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 


Louella Cann 

250-265-3674 ext.224 

aslcs.com/betterathome 

louella.cann@aslcs.com 

NELSON: NELSON 

CARES SOCIETY 

250-352-2708 

nelsoncares.ca 

709A Vernon Street, Nelson 

info@kootenayseniors.ca 

CRESTON VALLEY: VALLEY 

COMMUNITY SERVICES 

Valley Community Services 

230 19th Avenue North Creston 

Program Coordinator - 

Ashlene Chadburn 250-428-5520 

www.valley.services/programs/ 

better-at-home 

betterathome@valley.services 

If you live in some of the smaller 

communities, call the nearest Better 

at Home coordinator to see what 

could be done for you. 

You are invited to 

the Silver City 

Seniors Circle 

It is a new social program 

started by the Better at 

Home program for that 

all seniors are welcome 

to attend. You don't 

need to be a client of our 

program, you just need to 

be a senior, interested in 

meeting new people and 

gathering for the fun of it. 

No registration required, 

just drop in. Coffee and 

light refreshments are 

served. Books, puzzles 

and games are available. 

We invite guest speakers and presenters and it runs every 2nd and 

4th Tuesday, 11am-1pm, at the Trail Legion Branch 11. All Seniors 

welcome! Drop by for a game of cards or a chat. August 9th and 

23rd are the next sessions. See you there. 

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Visit 

www.ainsworthhotsprings.com 

for hours of operation. 

Ainsworth Hotsprings Resort 

Line: 1-250-229-2406 

The Kaslo Area is well 

known for great food! 

Plan your visit around your favourite eatery’s openings! 

~ Kaslo & Area Dining Collective 

Jb’s Pub & 

Restaurant 

Wed - Sun 3pm - 8pm 

4112- Hwy 31, Woodbury - 250-353-7716 

www.woodburyresort.com 

Open: 

Tuesday - Sunday 7am - 3pm 

419 Front St, Kaslo • 250-353-2955 

kaslotreehouse.com 

KITCHEN 

HOURS: 

Angry Hen 

Tasting Room Open Daily 

Mon-Thurs 12pm - 9pm 

Fri-Sun 11:30am - 9pm 

Thurs 12pm to 7pm 

Fri-Sun 11:30-7pm 

250-353-7446 • 343 Front St, Kaslo 

angryhenbrewing.com 

Sunnyside Naturals 

• Juice & Snack Bar 

Natural Health • Organic Groceries 

Juice & Snack Bar 

Natural Health • Organic Groceries 

Monday-Saturday 9 - 6pm 

Sunday 10 - 5pm 

404 Front St - 250-353-9667 

www.facebook.com/SunnysideNaturals 

250-353-7714 

343 Front St, Kaslo 

Open 11:30-late 

every day 

Kitchen closes 

at 10pm 

Also open in and around Kaslo: Eric’s Meat Market & Deli, Kaslo Front Street Market Deli, 

Kane’s Landing Corner Store, The Parlour, Kaslo Clubhouse (golf course), Fletcher Fries, 

Meadow Creek Bakery Pub & Grill, Buddy’s Front Street Pizzeria, Teresa’s Sandwich Shop, 

7 Days a Week 

12noon -7pm 

Winner 

BEST 

Poutine 

Kootenay Lake 

405 4th St, Kaslo • 250-777-4016 

https://www.facebook.com/chezsergekaslo 

Hours: 8am - 3 pm 

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 

347 Front St • 250-353-7361 

bluebellebistro.ca 

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News 

FREE SENIORS DROP-IN PROGRAM! Coffee 

and light refreshments. Books, puzzles 

and games. Guest speakers and presenters. 

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11am- 

1pm, Trail Legion Branch 11. All Seniors 

welcome! Drop by for a game of cards or 

a chat. 

NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE COMMUNITY 

SERVICES SOCIETY (NKLCSS), with the 

support of the United Way and the Province 

of BC, offers a FREE Senior’s Meal Program 

for Kaslo and area residents. Once 

per week a meal will be delivered to the senior’s 

door by a NKLCSS staff person. If you 

or someone you know is 55+ and would 

benefit from this program or would like 

more information, please call Kathy @ 250 

353-7691 ext. 204 or email kathyallaire@ 

nklcss.org 

CARD OF THANKS ST. JUDE NOVENA. 

May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, 

glorified, loved and preserved, throughout 

the world now and forever. Sacred Heart 

of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, help of the 

Hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer, nine 

times a day for nine days, it has never been 

known to fail. Publication must be promised. 

Thank you St. Jude. Theresa W. Borm, 

Nelson. 

Seniors’ Discounts 

ALL SENIORS RECEIVE 10% OFF supplement 

purchases at Sunnyside Naturals everyday. 

404 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-9667. 

CORNUCOPIA SENIORS DAY: 10% off your 

purchase EVERY Friday, 9am-5:30pm. 422 

Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-2594. 

Seniors’ Discounts 

EVERY DAY IS SENIORS DAY at Nelson 

Remedy’s RX 737 Baker St. Mention you are 

a Senior and receive 10% off your purchase. 

Some exclusions apply. 250-352-0022. 

EVERY FRIDAY IS SENIORS DAY at Salmo 

Valley Pharmacy. Receive 10% off your purchase. 

107 4th St, 250-357-9444. 

EVERY THURSDAY SENIORS RECEIVE 20% 

OFF regular priced items. Some exclusions 

apply. Shoppers Drug Mart, 1965 Columbia 

Ave, Castlegar. 250-365-5888. 

FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Seniors 

receive 10% off regular priced items 

at Shop Easy, 303 Main St in Salmo. 250- 

357-2316. Some exclusions apply. 

L’BEAR’S NATURAL FOODS in Trail offers 

10% off all vitamins everyday for shoppers 

60+. 1339 Cedar Ave, 250-368-831 

SENIORS WHO SHOP PHARMASAVE, 

CASTLEGAR every Tuesday, receive 20% off 

regular priced items. Some exclusions apply. 

1128 3rd St, 250-365-7813. 

SENIORS! SHOP THE FIRST WEDNESDAY 

OF EVERY MONTH and receive 10% off 

your purchase. Some exclusions apply. 

Kaslo Front Street Market, 411 Front St, 

250-353-2331. 

SHOPPERS SIMPLY PHARMACY offers Seniors 

20% regular priced items every Thursday. 

Some exclusions apply. #117 1983 Columbia 

Ave, Castlegar, 250-365-3400. 

Run your Personal Ad for free 

in August and September. 

seniors@pennywiseads.com 

Personals 

HANDSOME MAN, sixties, honest, responsible, 

sincere, seeks a long-term relationship 

with single lady, medium to slim build. 

Reply to Karl PO Box 188 Genelle, BC, V0G 

1G0 or phone 250-693-2131. 

AMATEUR CODER LEARNING HTML, 

CSS and JavaScript in search of mentors, 

colleagues, or collaborators. Text 250- 

551-2485. 

COOPERATIVE TENNIS, FREE LESSONS 

FOR SENIORS: Noncompetitive, singles or 

doubles, call anytime. Joel 250-509-1946. 

HANDSOME MAN, sixties, honest, responsible, 

sincere, seeks a long-term relationship 

with single lady, medium to slim build. 

Reply to Karl PO Box 188 Genelle, BC, V0G 

1G0 or phone 250-693-2131. 

LOM (LITTLE OLD MAN) seeking LOL (Little 

Old Lady) for LOL (Lots Of Laughs). Bill, 

250-354-9080. 

POST-SURGERY SEEKING PALS: For railtrails 

or other light outdoor adventures. 

Text 250-551-2485. 

SENIOR LADY LOOKING FOR MALE COM- 

PANION: Likes to go out for coffee, rides in 

the car and short walks. 250-231-9588. 

SENIOR SEEKS COMPANION: To go on 

light adventures with. Likes nature and 

being outdoors. Please email farmbev@ 

gmail.com 

“YOUNG” SENIOR MAN LOOKING FOR 

lady interested in joining me for activities 

such as walks, conversation, travel, etc. 

Phone Cor at 250-304-1942. 

What did the beaver say to the maple tree? 

There’s a one-story 

house in which 

everything is 

yellow. Yellow walls, 

yellow doors, yellow 

furniture. 

What color are the stairs? 

Answer: There aren’t any— 

it’s a one-story house. 

Answer: It's been nice gnawing you. cbc.ca 

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DIY: Fairy Gardens 

Isn't it the duty 

of grandparents 

to introduce their 

grandchildren to 

magic? 

The magic of fresh bread 

raising, the magic of chocolate 

dipped shortbread, the magic 

of skipping a stone on water, 

the magic of planting and 

harvesting food; and the magic 

of building a home for fairies to 

live in. As a grandma, I take this 

responsibility seriously :) 

One of the 

lovely things 

about Fairy 

Gardens is there is 

no wrong way to 

do it. And creating 

them captures the 

imagination of all 

ages! 

For myself, I love to browse 

what others have done. I find 

it so inspirational - people's 

creativity amazes me. If you are 

a member of Pinterest - search 

Fairy Houses. You could spend 

hours browsing what people 

have done... or hit a book store. 

There are numerous 

commercially produced 

bits and pieces that can 

certainly add to the charm 

you have 

created, but 

they are not 

necessary. Fairy 

gardens can be 

very inexpensive 

to create, and 

are a great 

way to work 

together with your little people 

- or big people too. 

Gather some glue, a glue gun, 

some outdoor Modge Podge, 

some acrylic crafting paints, 

some colourful sharpies, sharp 

clippers, twine of various 

thicknesses, popcicle sticks, 

twigs, old boards, buttons, 

broken costume jewellery – a 

Fairies love the 

Slocan Valley. 

Fairy Garden in red 

wagon courtesy of 

Angie O'Connor. 

m.lovethispic.com 

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handsaw might be handy, a 

hammer and finishing nails, 

what ever tools you might 

need to accomplish what 

you intend to create. 

Pick a spot in your yard and 

map out your fairy garden 

on paper. Roughly sketch the 

types of building you want 

to create. Once you have 

decided on the elements 

make a material list and then 

go find it, like river rocks and 

pebbles for paths, twigs for 

furniture, bark for roofs 

and walls. 

Your project will evolve 

once you begin, as more 

great ideas will be triggered. 

The possiblities are endless. 

Perhaps you are creating 

a garden within a book, or 

an old wagon, a favourite 

shoe may need planting, 

or perhaps combine some 

stacked terra cotta pots with 

little plant… also tea pots 

and cups make sweet homes 

for fairies. Nest them against 

a tree in your yard, or in the 

forest for others to discover. 

Anything is possible. 

If you have created a fairy 

garden, or are creating a fairy 

garden, send us a photo - 

we'd love to see it! 

email seniors@pennywiseads. 

com or mail D65 Box 430 

Kaslo BC V0G1M0 

Ideas borrowed from 

https://fairygardendiy.com/fairy-garden-ideas-for-kids/ 

https://www.architectureartdesigns.com/18-breathtaking-diy-fairy- garden-ideas 

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KITCHEN 

KAPERS #8 

by Annette 

Gallatin 

Pot Lucks 

DELI-STYLE PASTA SALAD 

serves 12 – (or half for 6) 

7 oz tricolor spiral pasta 

6 oz thinly sliced hard salami, julienned 

6 oz provolone cheese, cubed 

1 can (2-1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, 

drained 

1 small red onion, thinly sliced 

1 small zucchini, halved and thinly 

sliced 

1/2 cup chopped green pepper 

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper 

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

1/2 cup olive oil 

1/4 cup red wine vinegar 

1 garlic clove, minced 

1-1/2 tsp ground mustard 

1 tsp dried basil 

1 tsp dried oregano 

1/4 tsp salt 

Dash pepper 

2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 

Cook the pasta according to package 

directions; rinse in cold water and 

drain. Place in a large bowl; add the 

next 9 ingredients. 

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine 

oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, basil, 

oregano, salt and pepper; shake well. 

Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover 

and chill for 8 hours or overnight. 

Toss before serving. Garnish with 

tomatoes. 

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BEEF AND LENTIL CHILI 

2 lb ground beef 

1 medium onion, chopped 

1 garlic clove, minced 

2 cans (14-1/2 oz each) stewed 

tomatoes, chopped 

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 

3 tbsp chili powder 

1 oz semisweet chocolate 

1/4 tsp salt 

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 

2 cups water 

In a Dutch oven, cook ground beef 

and onion over medium-high heat 

until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 

minutes; crumble meat. Add garlic; 

cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add next 

5 ingredients; bring to a boil. (Note: 

the chocolate deepens the flavor – it 

doesn’t make it taste like chocolate!) 

Add lentils and water. Reduce heat; 

simmer, covered, until lentils are soft, 

about 1 hour, stirring often. Add water 

if mixture seems too dry. 

You can serve this on top of Indian 

Tacos, or with fresh onions, grated 

cheese and a dollop of sour cream. If 

you want a little more heat, add some 

cayenne powder. In a large skillet, 

heat oil over medium heat; cook beef 

and taco seasoning mix, stirring occasionally, 

for 8 to 10 minutes or until 

browned and cooked through. 

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ANOTHER SUPER CHILI 

(serves 6-8) 

1 lb. lean ground beef 

1/2 medium yellow onion, finely 

diced 

1 tbls minced garlic 

1 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and 

rinsed 

1 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained 

and rinsed 

1 15-oz. can tomato sauce 

1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes 

3 tbsp tomato paste 

1 tbsp maple syrup 

3 tbsp chili powder 

2 tsp garlic powder 

2 tsp ground cumin 

1/2 tsp smoked paprika 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/4 tsp ground pepper 

1 cup beef broth (chicken broth or 

water works too) 

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS 

shredded cheddar cheese, Fritos, 

green onion 

Heat a large pot over medium/high 

Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, 

and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 

minutes or until beef is fully browned. 

Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, 

tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, 

tomato paste, and maple syrup to the 

pot and stir to combine. 

Add the spices and 1 cup of broth 

and stir to combine. 

Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce 

heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 

minutes to thicken. 

Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

s & BBq Time 

LAZY CABBAGE ROLLS 

For the Cabbage Rolls: 

4 cups cooked white rice (from 1 1/2 

cups uncooked rice, cooled 

1/2 medium cabbage, sliced into 1/4" 

wide strips (7 cups sliced) 

1 lb ground pork 

1 lb ground turkey or ground beef 

1 large onion, divided 

(1/2 grated and 1/2 finely diced) 

2 large eggs 

Original Mrs. Dash, or. any salt-free 

all-purpose seasoning 

Salt and black pepper 

2 tbsp finely chopped parsley or dill 

For the Sauce: 

1 tbsp Olive oil 

3 tbsp unsalted butter 

1 large carrot, julienned or grated 

2 cups store-bought marinara or 

homemade 

3 cups hot water 

Oil a 9x13 casserole dish, 

preheat oven to 425˚F. 

Assembling the Lazy Cabbage Rolls: 

Slice cabbage into 1/4" thin slices. 

Place in a heat proof bowl, cover with 

boiling water and let sit 10 min to 

soften. Drain and squeeze out excess 

water with your hands. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine 

ground turkey or beef, ground pork, 

drained cabbage and 4 cups cooked 

rice. Grate 1/2 large onion into meat 

mixture. Add 2 eggs, 1 tsp Mrs Dash, 

1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp salt, and 2 

Tbsp finely chopped parsley. Mix well. 

Form into potato-shaped patties with 

your hands (each should be about 

1/2 cup of the meat mixture). Arrange 

in oiled casserole. 

For the sauce, finely dice remaining 

1/2 large onion. Heat a large pot 

over medium/high heat and add 1 

Tbsp oil and 3 Tbsp butter. Add diced 

onion and sauté 5 minutes, stirring 

occasionally or until softened. Add 

julienned carrot and cook another 3 

minutes or until softened. Add 2 cups 

marinara and 3 cups hot water and 

bring to a boil. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 

1/4 tsp Mrs Dash, or season to taste. 

Pour sauce over patties until they are 

nearly covered. Cover with foil and 

bake on medium rack at 425˚F for 40 

min. To serve, plate the lazy stuffed 

cabbage and spoon the extra juice 

over the top. Serve with sour cream 

(my favourite) or plain Greek yogurt. 

UNSTUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS 

w/an Italian twist 

2-3 tablespoons olive oil 

1-2 clove garlic (minced) 

1 small onion (chopped) 

1 pound lean ground beef 

4 cups shredded or finely chopped 

cabbage (320 g) 

1 can (396ml) whole Plum/Marzano 

tomatoes, chopped 

2 1/2 cups water) 

3/4 cup uncooked rice 

1/2-1 teaspoon oregano 

1-2 pinches of hot pepper flakes 

(if desired) 

½ teaspoon salt 

1 pinch pinch of thyme (optional) 

4-5 fresh basil leaves or parsley 

chopped (or more if desired) 

In a large frying pan add the olive oil, 

garlic, onion, and ground beef, cook 

on medium heat until almost 

all browned. 

Then add the cabbage, tomatoes, 

water and rice, stir to combine, add 

the spices and combine. Cook over 

low-medium heat for approximately 

30 minutes or until cooked and 

thickened. Enjoy! 

GREAT CANADIAN TACOS 

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 

1 lb (500 g) ground beef 

1 pkg Old El Paso Stand and Stuff 

Tacos Dinner Kit (contains taco shells, 

mild taco sauce and taco seasoning 

mix) 

2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian maple syrup 

2 cups (500 mL) shredded lettuce 

1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian 

Cheddar cheese 

1 cup (250 mL) chopped tomatoes 

6 slices crisp cooked bacon, coarsely 

chopped 

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro 

1 green onion, thinly sliced 

In large skillet, heat oil over medium 

heat; cook beef and taco seasoning 

mix, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 

minutes or until browned and cooked 

through. Stir in maple syrup. 

Spoon beef mixture into taco shells. 

Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, 

taco sauce, bacon, cilantro and 

green onion. 


Cannabis Corner 

There are possible 

side effects 

to medical cannabis, 

just as they 

Terese Bowors are with many 

pharmaceuticals. 

Though none are lethal or toxic, they 

can be uncomfortable. A little awareness 

and preparation can go a long 

way in reducing discomfort. 

Some side effects can be a result of 

your body adapting to cannabis - especially 

if you are a new consumer. 

You may feel dizzy or tired when you 

first start cannabis. If you are already 

at a low dose, maintain the dose for a 

few days and see if your body adapts 

and these effects go away. If not, then 

reduce your dose - especially of THC - 

and take it slower. 

The most common side effects of 

THC include: dry mouth, dizziness, 

sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, red eyes, 

coughing, anxiety, paranoia, vomiting, 

decreased blood pressure, feeling 

Cannabis Side Effects 

For information or to volunteer, 

contact Joanne at 778.463.5247 or 

seniorstransportation@nelsoncares.ca 

high, increased appetite, 

short term memory disruption. 

CBD is found to be quite 

safe with very few side 

effects including: diarrhea, 

dizziness, sleepiness 

and reduced appetite. 

You may be surprised to learn 

that these effects aren’t pages 

long and that some of them may 

even be desirable to you in your situation. 

For example, you may want 

to decrease your blood pressure, fall 

asleep, reduce or increase your appetite. 

Not all side effects are unwanted, 

though all of them are non-life threatening. 

One of the main side effects preventing 

us from trying cannabis is the 

possibility for an unintended high. 

This is not life threatening, but can 

be uncomfortable. A high may feel 

like dizziness, increased heart rate, 

altered perception of time, distorted 

response to touch, 

sights and sounds, 

difficulty thinking 

or problem solving. 

Edibles are the 

most common and 

easiest method of 

experiencing an 

unwanted high. 

This is often due to 

not knowing the 

dose, taking more 

because it’s yummy 

or not waiting long 

enough for the 

effects to kick in 

and dosing again. 

Be aware! 

Remain calm and 

breathe, this is not 

life threatening. 

Hydrate with water. 

Invite someone to 

be with you. 

peppercorns. 

Take some CBD to 

help calm down the 

THC high. Eat a light 

snack. Chew on black 

Watch a funny show - you may find 

THC enhances your appreciation for 

humor! 

Relax, breath, it will pass. 

The high will begin to subside within 

a few hours up to the next day - depending 

on your ingestion method 

and dose. Make a mental note for 

next time on what changes you will 

make to your dosing. 

Be aware of drug interactions with 

both THC and CBD. Drugs that have 

warnings about grapefruit may also 

have interactions with cannabis. Consult 

with your doctor before starting 

your cannabis regime, especially if 

you have a history of mental illness, 

heart disease or immune disorders. If 

your doctor is not familiar with medical 

cannabis, find a reputable cannabis 

coach as your guide. 

https://terese.ca/2021/02/28/5-tipson-how-to-manage-an-unwantedhigh/ 

https://cannigma.com/treatment/ 

how-to-mitigate-the-side-effects-ofcannabis/ 

Terese Bowors, 

Certified Cannabis 

Wellness Coach 

www.terese.ca info@terese.ca 

The information shared is for educational 

purposes and should not be seen as medical, 

nursing, nutrition or legal advice and 

is in no way meant to take the place of 

your health professionals. 

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Emily Tucker 

RRC 

Senior Financial Consultant 

Office: 250-352-7777 

Direct line: 250-551-7971 

emily.tucker@ig.ca 

515 Vernon St. Nelson 

KOOTENAY SAVINGS 

MUSIC IN THE PARK 

GYRO PARK, TRAIL 

Aug. 4: 5 pm-8:30 pm The Night Market 

Music, food, drinks and market. 

Holly Hyatt Trio: funky blues. 

Jenie Thai: trad barrelhouse piano. 

Wednesday Aug 10 6:15pm-8pm 

TruckVanCar: Soul, rock & reggae 

My Son the Hurricane: 12-piece 

brass-funk dance beast. 

August 11: 6:15pm-8pm 

Local faves Ruckus rock out before 

Plan B plays the jazzy side of R ‘n’ B.. 


The Hillties: ska, reggae, funk fusion 

Ndidi O: Juno-nominated blues. 


Rumour Mill: Nelson indie-folk duo 

The Fugitives: Brendan McLeod's 

modern folk quartet 

September 1: 6:15pm-8pm 

Golden City Fiddlers: Classic fiddle 

Raine Hamilton String Trio: 

acoustic chamber folk with edge. 

ENTRY: $3 SUGGESTED DONATION. OR 

BUY A SEASON PASS FOR $50. 

INFO AT TRAIL-ARTS.COM 

The Langham is honoured 

to present 

Of Light Itself 

showcasing the life and 

work of the eclectic 

Japanese Canadian artist 

Tsuneko Kokubo who 

was born in Steveston, B.C. 

in 1937, and since 1994, has 

been living on the shores 

of Slocan Lake in Silverton. 

Fondly known as ‘Koko’, her 

creativity and knowledge 

in several arenas of experience 

and study are reflected 

Galleries & Music 

in her multiple 

bodies of work, 

both visual and 

in performance 

physical theatre. 

The exhibition 

is a 66-year survey 

of Koko’s 

creative life, 

which includes paintings 

from her earlier art school 

days to her current works 

in oils and acrylics. Parallel 

to her visual work, the exhibition 

includes sample 

video clips of past choreographed 

performances over 

the years, and interviews, expanding 

her dynamic vision 

through multiple mediums. 

Curated by Maggie Tchir. 

Public opening and 

artist talk on Friday 

July 22 from 7-9pm. 

Kaslo Summer Music Series 

All shows free to the public - donations welcome! 

Saturday August 6 

Kaslo Bay Park - 4-6pm 

Naturalist - Space Disco DJs 


Kaslo Front Street Park - 4-6pm 

Diemm Trio - Ethereal Folk Harp 


Kaslo Bay Park - 4-6pm 

Evergreen Afrodub Orchestra 

9-piece Afro-Cuban Grooves 


Kaslo Front Street Park - 4-6pm 

Tenise Marie - Singer Songwriter 

and then 

Pennyshades - Alt-Soul and R&B 

Clip & Save August Schedule 

Art Gallery 

until Oct 16 

https://thelangham.ca 


LOL 

G2G 

... 

TIPS & TRICKS 

FYI 

(For your information) 

There are some of you out there that probably see all sorts of 

texting acronyms but never knew what they meant and probably 

never asked. So out of hundreds of acronyms, here is a list of 

the most used text and chat acronyms that you’re sure to see on 

social media, plus a few hilarious senior alternatives. 

BRB – Be Right Back 

BTW – By The Way 

B4N – Bye For Now 

BCNU – Be Seeing You 

BFF – Best Friends Forever 

FWIW – For What It’s Worth 

G2G – Got to Go 

GR8 – Great 

IDK – I Don’t Know 

ILY – I Love You 

IRL – In Real Life 

ISO – In Search Of 

JK – Just Kidding 

L8R – Later 

TOT: Texting on Toilet 

DWI: Driving While Incontinent 

LOL: Living On Lipitor – Lots of Love – Little Old Lady 

IMHO: Is My Hearing-Aid On? 

LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out 

SUS: Speak Up, Sonny 

WIWYA: When I Was Your Age 

GOML: Get Off My Lawn 

HGBM: Had Good Bowel Movement 

WAITT: Who Am I Talking To? 

TTML: Talk to Me Louder 

FWIW 

(Forgot Where I Was) 

LMAO – Laughing My Ass Off 

LOL – Laughing Out Loud 

NP – No Problem 

OMG – Oh My God 

OT – Off Topic 

POV – Point Of View 

ROFL – Rolling on Floor Laughing 

RT – Real Time 

SWAK – Sealed With A Kiss 

THX – Thanks 

TLC – Tender Loving Care 

TMI – Too Much Information 

TTYL – Talk To You Later 

TYSM – Thank You So Much 

WYWH – Wish You Were Here 

YW – You’re Welcome 

TTYL 

(Talk To You Louder) 

The aloe vera plant is an easy, attractive succulent 

that makes for a great indoor companion. 

Aloe vera plants are useful, too, as the juice from 

their leaves can be used to relieve pain from 

scrapes and burns when applied topically. 

• When choosing a container, be sure to pick one 

that has at least one drainage hole in the bottom. 

This is key, as the hole will allow excess water to 

drain out. Aloe vera plants are hardy, but a lack of 

proper drainage can cause rot and wilting, which 

is easily the most common cause of death for this 

plant. 

• Aloe vera plants are 

succulents, so use a 

well-draining potting mix, 

such as those made for 

cacti and succulents. Do 

not use gardening soil. A 

good mix should contain 

perlite, lava rock, chunks 

of bark, or all three. 

• Keep the aloe vera plant in a pot near a kitchen 

window for periodic use. 

• Mature aloe vera plants often produce offsets— 

also known as plantlets, pups, or “babies”—that can 

be removed to produce an entirely new plant! 

• Allow the cut offsets to sit out of soil for 

several days; this lets the offset form a callous, 

which helps to protect it from rot. Then pot them in 

a standard succulent potting mix. Put the newly-potted 

pups in a sunny location. Wait at least a week to 

water and keep the soil on the dry side. 

One of aloe’s most famous uses 

is to soothe sunburnt skin, and it 

can be also used for cold sores. 

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Health & Wellness 

High Blood 

Pressure 

Prevention 

Blood Pressure is an important health 

measurement and high blood pressure 

increases risk of numerous health 

issues. Persons with high blood pressure 

(or hypertension) have a bigger 

risk of heart failure, heart attack, stroke, 

kidney disease, and even dementia. 

Known as “the silent killer” hypertension, 

usually has no symptoms. So, 

the best way to know if high blood 

pressure is a problem is to measure it. 

Approximately 1 in 4 adult Canadians 

have high blood pressure. The Heart 

and Stroke Foundation categorizes 

blood pressures using risk levels. 

Low Risk is blood pressure of 

120/80mmHg or less; Medium Risk is 

blood pressure between 121-134 / 80- 

84; High Risk is a blood pressure over 

135/85. Blood Pressure should be evaluated 

further if it falls into the high-risk 

category on more than one occasion. 

Blood pressure of 180/110 should be 

evaluated urgently. People with certain 

chronic medical conditions, such 

as diabetes, will be in the high-risk category 

with a blood pressure of 130/80. 

There are lifestyle actions everyone 

can take to reduce the chance 

of developing high blood pressure, 

or further reducing blood pressure 

to possibly decrease the amount of 

medication needed to control hypertension. 

1. Diet. Learn about the DASH or 

Mediterranean Diet as 

both have been well studied 

and shown to benefit 

heart health. These eating 

styles are high in fruit, 

vegetables, low-fat dairy 

products, high fiber whole 

grains and protein sources 

with lower saturated fat 

and cholesterol. 

Limit the amount of 

sodium eaten to less than 

2000mg/day (less than 1 

tsp/day). This will mean 

avoiding most processed 

food and adding table salt 

to food. 

Getting sufficient potassium 

via your diet, may 

also help reduce blood 

pressure – but ensure you 

are not at risk of high po- 

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too 

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tassium. High potassium is commonly caused by certain 

medications or medical conditions. Check with a healthcare 

professional prior to increasing potassium or using a 

salt substitute to ensure it is safe for you. 

2. Exercise. If in doubt, when starting an exercise program 

check with your healthcare provider to ensure if safe to 

do so. Even small bouts of 10mins of moderate intensity 

activity that add up to 30 to 60 minutes a day will reduce 

blood pressure or blood pressure risk. 

3. Reduce Stress. Relaxation techniques, exercise and sleep 

play a roll in stress reduction. Accessing mental wellness 

services may be of use. 

4. Reduce Alcohol intake. Current recommendations are 

to reduce alcohol to less than 2 drinks per day, or 10 per 

week; and even larger benefit can be seen for those who 

have more than 6 drinks/day. 

5. Stop Smoking. There is a provincial program that may 

help cover smoking cessation products. For those interested 

in smoking cessation, ask your pharmacist if you 

qualify. 

If you would like further information on high blood pressure 

prevention, treatment, diet or how take a blood pressure 

measurement correctly, a couple of helpful resources 

include: 

https://www.heartandstroke.ca/ 

https://hypertension.ca/hypertension-and-you/ 

***Please note the information given in this article is not a 

substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult 

your family physician, or healthcare provider.*** 

Bonnie M. BSc(Pharm), RPh 

Catherine M. BSc(Pharm), RPh 

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE 

Dr. Ashley Romanchuk, ND 

Provides Primary Care Naturopathic 

Medicine (via Telemedicine) 

Provides focus on hormone health including fertility, 

menopause, digestive, thyroid and metabolic health. 

www.drashleyromanchuk.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t be afraid to Hang Up! 

Just say NO! 

We ran this article a few months 

ago, and it is still relevent. One of the 

popular scams going around now 

is the "grandparents" scam... where 

the caller tricks you into naming a 

grandchild, and then says they are 

that person and they need your help. 

Ask for their phone number and tell 

them you will call them back... then 

confirm that phone number with 

another family member. Depending 

on what you learn, will decide if you 

call the number back. 

Scams are on the rise, and many target 

seniors specifically. 

Phone Scams 

Do not respond to emotional pitches! 

If someone is pressuring you to 

give them personal information, 

ask for their phone number and tell 

them you will call them back shortly, 

then hang up. Now take your 

time and research the validity of the 

phone number and the organization 

before proceeding. 

Don’t be intimidated by high-pressure 

sales tactics. If a caller tries to get 

you to buy something immediately, 

or is trying to intimidate you with 

some kind of penalty – hang up. If it 

sounds like it might be interesting, 

request the information be mailed to 

you or ask for a phone number that 

you can call once you have verified 

them. If they say no, hang up. 

Canadian Charities can be verified 

with the Canada Revenue Agency 

Collection Agencies: Verify with the 

appropriate provincial agency, or 

with the business they say they represent 

and who you “owe money to”. 

They say they are Revenue Canada: 

Get a call back number and verify it 

on the Revenue Canada website. 

Credit Cards - if you receive a call 

from your credit card company, say 

you will call them back, and then call 

the number on the back of your card. 

They will know if there is a problem. 

Do not give your credit card number, 

or confirm account details until you 

initiate the call. 

Family Member in Immediate 

Trouble? Unless you truly recognize 

the voice, assume it is a scam, ask 

for a number that you can call them 

back at, and contact another family 

member or friend to help confirm. 

Computer Scams 

There are so many these days it is 

hard to keep up. No legitimate company 

will call and claim your computer 

has a virus. So ignore that email, or 

phone call, even if they know your 

email address. Hang up or delete the 

email. That being said, get yourself 

an AntiVirus Application to protect 

your computer. Your favourite computer 

store can help you. 

1) Do not click on any link or video in 

an unsolicited email. If you receive an 

email from an address that you recognize, 

but the message seems kind 

of odd – don’t click on anything. Instead 

click on the down arrow beside 

the name of the sender to see if the 

actual email address is recognizable 

to you. If not, delete it. If it is, 

but still seems odd, contact 

the person another way to 

confirm it is from them. 

2) When browsing the internet, 

resist clicking on any pop up 

ads that seem to come from 

nowhere. If the information is 

interesting, write it down and 

verify the information or that 

the business is real. 

3) Spoofed emails are becoming 

increasingly clever. I 

recently received an email from “my 

boss” asking me to pick up some prepaid 

credit cards for gifts. I was fooled 

and bought a bunch, when my boss 

called to say ignore anything like 

that, I had almost left the store and 

it would have cost me hundreds of 

dollars. Luckily I could return them 

immediately. I will always confirm a 

request like that from now on. 

4) Social Media Ads - Always verify 

the company and its services are real 

before you contact them. Search 

out REVIEWS on the company, and 

check them out on more than one 

website. Sometimes just reading the 

comments below the ad will give 

you valuable information. 

For Your Information 

• Many scams request you to pay 

fees in advance of receiving goods, 

services, or a prize. It’s illegal for a 

company to ask you to pay a fee upfront 

before they’ll give you a loan. 

• There are no prize fees or taxes in 

Canada. If you won it, it’s free. 

• Some websites, such as music, 

game, movie, and adult sites, may 

try to install viruses or malware without 

your knowledge. Watch out for 

emails with spelling and formatting 

errors, and be wary of clicking on 

any attachments or links. They may 

contain viruses or spyware. 

• Never give anyone remote access 

to your computer. If you are having 

problems with your system, bring it 

to a local technician. 

18 August 2022 Discover Sixty-Five email: seniors@pennywiseads.com

My Retirement Travels ~ Liz Ross 

My parents travelled extensively in 

their later years. My father volunteered 

with the organization CESO that took 

them to Guatemala, Kenya, Sri Lanka 

and Peru after he retired 

and, since my mother 

was a piano teacher, they 

attended ISME conferences 

in Australia, Poland, 

the Czech Republic and 

Finland as well as visiting 

many other countries as 

tourists. I inherited a love 

of travel from them and 

now my daughter has 

travelled extensively and 

has lived in Vietnam for 

the last 8 years, which has 

provided me with the opportunity 

to see much of 

Asia that I wouldn’t have 

experienced otherwise. 

I never did the backpacking 

around Europe trip 

in my 20’s like many did 

and waited until I was 

close to 60 before I travelled 

overseas. To date, I 

have visited 46 countries 

and there are still more 

I want to see. Covid has 

put a damper on my travels 

for the past 3 years but I hope to 

start again soon. The January 2008 

edition of the Smithsonian magazine 

contained a life list entitled “28 places 

to see before you die” which I adopted 

as my own and I have checked off 20 

of them so far since then! The places 

that have “taken my breath away” 

were Petra-Jordan, Easter Island-Chile, 

Machu Picchu-Peru, hot air ballooning 

in Cappadocia, Turkey; the Galapagos 

Islands-Ecuador and Gaudi’s Sagrada 

Familia Church-Barcelona, Spain. In 

subsequent articles, I will explain what 

Dahab Market, Egypt 

it was about each of these places that 

I found to be so special. 

I look forward to sharing 

my journeys and discoveries 

with you. 

Liz Ross 

Questions about wealth 

management, insurance 

or estate planning? Call us 

today at 1.800.665.5728. 


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Hair's the Thing 

ACROSS 

1 Page two of a cal. 

4 Milan's opera house La ___ 

9 Modern suffix with rage 

15 Water cooler? 

16 ___ to my ears 

17 Let have but not for keeps 

18 Mom's salon request to 

give her 

kids buzz cuts? 

21 Wrecks the ride 

22 Possible to achieve 

23 YouTuber's journal 

25 Concrete unit 

26 Intense wonder 

29 Needed the roots 

touched up? 

32 "What ___?" (riddle ender) 

34 H1N1, for one 

35 Years, to Yves 

36 Singer Harmer or Slean 

39 Tells to clean out one's 

desk, maybe 

42 Topic on PuckPedia 

43 Kind of justice 

45 Mao's successor 

47 Designer letters? 

48 Get a little wave put in the hair? 

53 Rhone feeder 

54 Rapper and former "Q" host 

55 Bland assessment 

56 Ideal location 

58 Canucks and Canadiens 

62 Does a VERY last-minute hair 

extension for the bride-to-be? 

66 Tijuana Brass trumpeter Herb 

67 Evil enterprise on "Mr. Robot" 

68 Parliamentary law 

69 Badger nonstop 

70 Wield a divining rod 

71 "Texas ___" (oil) 

DOWN 

1 Knuckle sandwich ingredient? 

2 Express similarly 

3 Worn out 

4 Aromachologist's concerns 

5 Forces to jam on the brakes, 

maybe 

6 Trendy furniture wood 

7 Failed a polygraph test 

8 Confront brazenly 

9 "Open sesame" speaker 

10 Dead set (on) 

11 Armani perfume name 

meaning "wave" 

12 Paper size that's not leg. 

13 Suffix with graph or social 

14 Take for a ride 

19 "____ voom!" 

20 Master Chief Xbox series 

24 Type of reptilian "monster" 

26 Reply to a skipper 

27 Roundup target 

28 Model named for Henry 

Ford's son 

29 Connect to a switch, as lights 

30 Small suit? 

31 "No med. interventions" abbr. 

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32 U.S. wing of a pet saving org. 

33 Origin of the word "kiwi" 

37 Bigger-than-a-breadbox 

breadbox? 

38 The Starbucks set in skinny jeans 

40 Canadian-mocker's words 

41 Do a recce, with "out" 

44 Arsenault and Chang of 

"The National" 

46 Make-up people? 

49 Big name in car accessories 

50 Bleeped over, in a way 

51 Fork-in-the-road formation 

52 Enjoy a hammock 

56 Coloured part of the iris 

57 Worksite trailer company 

59 "Étoile" on the U.S. flag 

60 Word with relay or rat 

61 Mlle. in Madrid 

62 "Cry me a river!" 

63 She, in Lisbon 

64 Two after 1-Across: Abbr. 

65 Do-it-yourselfer's question

Sudoku Here’s How It Works: 

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken 

down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the 

numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column 

and box. Each number can appear only once in each 

row, column and box. You can figure out the order 

in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric 

clues already provided in the boxes. The more 

numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve! 

Puzzles - solutions pg 2 


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August Horoscope 

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 

1st Week: Aries, try to focus on 

simple pleasures this week. You 

don’t have to travel to foreign 

lands or handle complicated 

hobbies to find happiness now. 

2nd Week: Aries, your energy 

levels are elevated this week and 

that’s just the start of the positive 

energy floating around you. Harness 

your energy and use it to 

complete a project. 

3rd Week: Aries, now could be 

a good time to map out your 

financial future. You’re riding a 

professional wave and your finances 

will benefit significantly 

from your hard work. 

4th Week: Aries, take a step back 

and allow people some room to 

figure things out. Your offers to 

help are appreciated and will be 

accepted in due time. 

5th Week: Listen to the people 

around you as well as your inner 

voice this week, Aries. With all 

the information at hand ,you can 

make some difficult decisions 

with confidence. 

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 

1st Week: Taurus, seek opportunities 

to focus your mind, which 

is bubbling with creativity lately. 

Dabble in artwork or jewelry 

making. Cake decorating also 

may appeal to you.. 

2nd Week: A quiet week is 

ahead, which is the perfect opportunity 

to sort through your 

feelings and thoughts, Taurus. 

Not every day has to be a “get up 

and go” adventure. 

3rd Week: Taurus, you can be a 

strong and formidable advocate 

for any cause you choose to support. 

Figure out what ideas you 

want to align with this week and 

voice your support. 

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4th Week: Taurus, others appreciate 

your authenticity. Stay true 

to yourself and you will have no 

regrets. Encourage others to do 

the same when they seek your 

input. 

5th Week: Taurus, it may prove 

challenging to figure out where 

inspiration will come from next. 

Rather than seeking it out, wait 

for things to unfold more organically. 

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 

1st Week: Gemini, you may 

need to dig down deep and find 

your motivation for a new project. 

A change of scenery could 

be the catalyst for change. Book 

a short venture to refresh. 

2nd Week: Gemini, you will 

have plenty of time to meet new 

friends and acquaintances this 

week, whether in-person or online. 

Networking is an important 

skill. 

3rd Week: This week you may 

start out feeling like the life of 

the party. But you may run out of 

steam as the week winds down. 

Plan light activities for the weekend, 

Gemini. 

4th Week: Gemini, this week is a 

good opportunity for some serious 

introspection. Put yourself in 

other people’s shoes before you 

render an opinion. 

5th Week: Gemini, do not be 

afraid to think outside the box 

this week. The stars are spurring 

you in a particular direction that 

could influence various components 

of your life. 

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 

1st Week: Cancer, with a clear 

mind and excellent communication 

skills, this week you can lead 

the meeting and get the results 

you desire. This is only one step 

on the path to success. 

2nd Week: Try to take initiative 

at work as it will possibly gain 

you favor with your bosses, Cancer. 

Even while getting ahead, be 

sure you continue to be a team 

player. 

3rd Week: Cancer, if you are feeling 

frustrated at work, you may 

want to address your feelings 

with friends this week. They may 

be able to provide a fresh perspective 

on the situation. 

4th Week: An important decision 

is looming, Cancer. Take 

some time to look inward as your 

try to decide the best path to 

take. Don’t hesitate to seek input 

from people you trust. 

5th Week: Ideas come from 

where you least expect them 

this week, Cancer. Keep your 

eyes wide open and pay attention 

to all conversations so you 

can be attuned to any clues. 

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 

1st Week: Leo, some type of 

force is helping you continue 

your path forward. It may be 

pride; it may be a desire to move 

past your current situation. 

Whatever it is, keep up the momentum. 

2nd Week: A powerful energy 

will be brought to your professional 

life, Leo. Use these vibes to 

take inventory of your space at 

work and get organized. It may 

help you be more successful. 

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3rd Week: Don’t take anything 

for granted this week, Leo. Even 

seemingly mundane events can 

have a significant impact on 

both your present and your future. 

4th Week: It is alright to have 

some doubts when you are trying 

something new, Leo. Just 

don’t let those doubts get the 

better of you and derail your 

plans. 

5th Week: Leo, seek the path 

not often taken this week, even 

if it seems long and winding. 

Sometimes the most direct way 

to go is not the easiest — even if 

it seems that way. 

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 

1st Week: Virgo, though it goes 

against your nature, feel free to 

be lazy once in a while this week. 

Share your responsibilities with 

someone else and you will benefit 

from the rest. 

2nd Week: Virgo, cosmic energy 

could light a fire within you this 

week, helping you tap into your 

creative side. You will find a way 

to merge the analytical with the 

creative. 

3rd Week: Explore creative outlets, 

Virgo. They may be just what 

you need right now to calm your 

mind and work through some 

of the problems that have been 

tough to solve lately. 

4th Week: Virgo, a public gathering 

in the near future may attract 

several people, including some 

you are interested in meeting. 

Take the first step and introduce 

yourself. 

5th Week: Virgo, you have a 

strong urge to start one project 

or another that can be used as a 

stepping stone to a promotion. 

Run your ideas by someone you 

trust.

These are the weekly Horoscopes for the month of 

August Week number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 this month! 

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 2 

1st Week: Libra, this week you 

are able to convey what is going 

on inside your mind. Don’t hold 

anything back, even if it makes 

you are hesitant to do so. 

2nd Week: Your love life could 

use a little support this week, 

Libra. Figure out how to spend 

more time with your significant 

other. Something different from 

your usual activities can create a 

spark. 

3rd Week: Libra, it is important 

to define boundaries between 

work and home life this week, 

especially as you explore remote 

working opportunities or a promotion. 

4th Week: Libra, this week you 

are likely to feel refreshed and 

energized. This may pave the 

way to some new ideas, including 

a change of scenery or even 

a new job. 

5th Week: Libra, big financial 

decisions are looming. A little 

restraint now can pay big dividends 

down the road. The rewards 

will be worth it. 

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 

1st Week: Scorpio, people will 

be eager to hang on to your every 

word this week. Think carefully 

about what you have to 

say to further your cause to the 

fullest. 

2nd Week: Scorpio, use your 

time this week to engage in important 

conversations and discussions, 

especially if they pertain 

to your career. There’s never 

been a better time to get ahead. 

3rd Week: Scorpio, your close 

relationships could benefit from 

some increased conversation 

this week. Small talk is a start, but 

dig into topics that are meaningful 

to you and your partner. 

4th Week: Scorpio, at this point 

in your life, it is important to go 

with the flow and learn from others 

with an easygoing approach. 

Take time to exhale and unwind. 

5th Week: Scorpio, you can be 

effective and efficient when 

you’re in your element. Others 

will attest to that this week after 

they see you in action. Enjoy the 

attention. 

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 

1st Week: Sagittarius, if you find 

that your mind is muddled and 

communication is not coming 

easily to you, take a break and 

enjoy some alone time. Engage 

in solo projects. 

2nd Week: Lean into your playful 

side, Sagittarius. Resist any 

urge to be too serious. Give yourself 

a break to pursue some new 

recreational outlets and hobbies. 

3rd Week: Concerns about finances 

could have you holding 

back on all spending, including 

important purchases, Sagittarius. 

A professional can help you establish 

a budget. 

4th Week: Sagittarius, you have 

long been practical and sensible 

with your finances. But this week 

you may be lured by a flashy purchase. 

If it is in the budget, then 

let loose. 

5th Week: Sagittarius, professional 

motivation is easy to muster 

this week. Embrace your extra 

energy and put it to good use at 

work. Others will take notice. 

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 

1st Week: Capricorn, words may 

not be the best way to express 

what you are feeling right now 

to a partner. Actions will speak 

louder than words. 

2nd Week: Capricorn, you will 

be more outspoken and authoritative 

than usual this week. Using 

your voice will compel others 

to take you more seriously, 

including those at home. 

3rd Week: Capricorn, life may 

be challenging this week, and 

attempts to get ahead could be 

thwarted. You may just have to 

hunker down a little longer and 

work harder. 

4th Week: Clear your mind of 

cobwebs and any other errant 

thoughts, Capricorn. Right now 

you need to relax and unwind for 

a bit, and you’ll feel better after a 

few days of recharging. 

5th Week: Capricorn, let your 

emotions rather than your intuition 

guide you this week. That’s 

not something you hear often, 

but it’s for the best right now. 

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 

1st Week: Things could get intense 

for you this week, Aquarius. 

A lot of information is headed 

your way. A roadblock is in your 

path, but don’t let this trip you 

up. 

2nd Week: Avoid any temptation 

to act impulsively this week, 

Aquarius. Doing so could be a 

misstep. Self-discipline can help 

you get where you want to be. 

3rd Week: Set up your living 

space to ensure you feel peaceful 

and calm at all times, Aquarius. 

This can improve your overall 

mood and benefit your longterm 

health. 

4th Week: Aquarius, after many 

months of asking yourself where 

you want your life to go, this 

week you finally have a plan of 

action to put in motion. Enjoy 

the ride. 

5th Week: Aquarius, even 

though you have little to no 

work to do this week, the stars 

indicate you will be busy nonetheless. 

Enjoy any down time 

you can muster. 

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 

1st Week: Pisces, are you prepared 

for the spotlight to be 

turned on you at work? Brush up 

on your skills and what you have 

to say to superiors. 

2nd Week: Pisces, individuals 

you currently characterize as acquaintances 

may become very 

close friends in the days ahead. 

Embrace this change. 

3rd Week: Frustrations with finances 

may have you feeling 

poorly at the moment, Pisces. 

Some news at work could provide 

the relief you need. 

4th Week: Be extra patient and 

affectionate towards all of your 

loved ones this week, Pisces. 

Someone close to you will need 

your help. 

5th Week: Few signs understand 

the importance of building a 

strong foundation as well as you, 

Pisces. Start crafting a new relationship 

this week. 

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