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Kootenay Seniors Living
The
Remarkable
Manny
Mota
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St Paddy's
Day Feast
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Transitioning
into
Retirement
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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:
1pm - 3pm Cribbage
11am - 12noon Chair
Yoga
Wednesday:
9:30 - 10:30 AM Chair
Yoga
7pm - 9pm Carpet
Bowling
Meeting: Last Thursday
of the month @ 10:30,
followed by lunch
Castlegar Branch 46
2101 6th Ave, Castlegar
President:
Metro Zwozdesky
br46casseniors@gmail.com
250-365-3386
Monday:
9:30am Darts
1pm Whist
Tuesday:
9:30am Carpet Bowling
1pm Crafts
Wednesday:
9:30am Floor Curling
1pm Rummoli
Thursday: 9:30am Quilters
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 11noon,
meeting at 1pm
Wednesdays
Carpet bowling at the
Legion hall 10:00 am
to 12:00 noon
Every Friday
Coffee drop-in
9:30am –11:30am
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
Special meetings on
issues of general interest
2nd Sundays:
12 noon monthly
business meetings
followed by a potluck
and Tiki card game
Nelson Seniors
717 Vernon St, Nelson
email nelsonseniorscentre
@gmail.com
Monday: 12:45pm Bridge
Tuesday: 9am Tai
Chi; 10:30am Chair
Yoga;12:45 Euchre
Wednesday: 12:45pm
Crib; 1pm Snooker;
6:30pm Duplicate Bridge
Nelson Seniors Cont'd
3rd Wednesday:
10am Book Club
Thursday: 12:45pm Bridge
1st & 3rd Thursday:
1pm Hookers & Makers
Friday: 9am Tai Chi;
10:30am Chair Yoga;
Saturdays:
9am Knitters
9am Chess
Sundays: 12:30pm Crib
https://nelsonseniors.ca/
services/other-resources/
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
or email seniors@
pennywiseads.com
Nakusp Branch 71
210 8th Avenue NW,
Box 802 Nakusp V0G1R0
Contact Doreen
250-265-4626
dordes31@gmail.com
Monday:Bridge in the
afternoons.
Wednesday 10 - 11am
drop-in coffee
Genelle Seniors
Genelle Community Hall,
1205 2nd Street, Genelle
Offers social and recreational
activities for the
seniors of Genelle.
Call for more info
Darlene
250-693-8865 or
MaryAnn
250-693-2228
Rossland Branch 45
1916 First Avenue
Les or Violet Anderson
250-362-5532
Cell 250-231-4573
rosslandseniorssca@
gmail.com
Tuesday mornings:
drop-in coffee & chat
afternoons: board & card
games
Friday: 1pm Bridge Group
Thursdays: 9:30-11:30am
Seniors joint stretching
exercises & tea/coffee
social chat
February: CPR & defibrillator
refreshers, dinners
& birthday parties
Become a member
$10/year
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
Health & Wellness:
Cannabis Corner..................8
Alzheimers............................11
Strength Training................. 16
Education:
Columbia Basin Trust............ 4
Senior-Preneurship............. 15
Transitioning into Retirement
............................................ 17
Ginkgo Biloba Club :)
Seniors’ Associations............. 2
Classifieds/Personals............ 6
My Retirement Travels.......... 7
Fun Facts: St. Patrick's........... 9
St.Paddy's Day Feast.......... 10
Home Services............... 12-13
March Poetry....................... 14
Puzzle Solutions.................. 16
Theatre Listings.............. 18/19
Puzzles.................. .........20/21
March Horoscopes......... 22/23
Scratch the Surface
Remarkable Manny Mota...... 5
On The Cover
Trail Smoke Eaters Volunteer:
John Mota. Photo Jennifer Small
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Remarkable
'Manny' Mota
and his parents and 3 siblings moved
to Trail from Portugal in the early seventies.
John was 12 and an avid 'football'
(soccer) player.
Manny's dad, a carpenter, did not
speak a word of english when he
landed in Canada. Nontheless, he
started work at Celgar the day after
he arrived, and remained employed
there for 38 years.
Soccer was Manny's activity of
choice, and that lasted a few years
until he made the tranisition into
baseball. The transfer of focus to
this new sport proved to be a good
call as nearly 40 years later, he is still
very involved in the game. Baseball
came naturally to John, even gave
him his nickname "Manny" that he
picked up along the way, named
after that other famous Mota –
Manny Mota of the LA Dodgers. After
a few years of minor baseball, he
started playing for the senior team,
the Trail Hotelmen who later became
the Trail Orioles. Manny played mostly
behind the plate as a catcher and
occasionally patrolled 3rd base. His
love of ball carried him into fastball
for a few years as well, and eventually
he eased into to the more social
slo-pitch scene where he still
plays competitively today. Manny
switched from catching to pitching
for slo-pitch and was an integral part
of a very stacked Trail Steelers team
in the 90's. They had great success in
many tournaments throughout the
Province.
Over the past 7 years Manny has represented
the West Kootenays in slopitch
at the BC Senior games with a
team made up of players from Trail,
Castlegar and Nelson.
They won gold in Cranbrook, 2 silvers
in Kamloops and Maple Ridge and a
silver medal last year in Kamloops at
the Nationals - where winners of the
BC Seniors games advance to.
Next year the senior games are in
Abbotsford. Manny is hoping for success
there so they can qualify for the
Nationals again, which will be held in
Trois Rivieres, Quebec.
Manny never played hockey but he
has a deep passion for the game.
In 1987, the Trail Smoke Eaters Senior
team faded away. Trail's beautiful
Cominco Arena was home to
the minor hockey system, and the
recreational hockey teams. Manny,
along with five others, pooled their
money and borrowing abilities in
order to purchase the Bellingham
Icehawks and relocated them to
Trail. They joined the BCHL the next
season. The community embraced
the team, renamed them the Smoke
Eaters of course, and when the loan
was paid off, the 6 sold the team to
the city of Trail who now runs this local
treasure. If you have never seen
the Trail Smoke Eaters play in the
historic Comino rink, make time to
do so. They have 6 games left before
+55 Slo-Pitch Gold
Medal Winners 2018,
Cranbrook ~ Trail Times
The Zone 6 West Kootenay 55+ mixed slo-pitch team captured a gold medal at the Senior 55+
Games in Cranbrook beating the Vancouver Island Orcas 18-13 in the final. The West Kootenay
team was made up of players from Trail, Castlegar, Salmo, Nelson, Rossland, and Genelle. From
back left: Mike Roch, Bob Murray, Nona Kucher, Bruce Borsatto, Barry Benner, Christine Wayling,
Rick Loewen, Alta Pinney, Carson Eriksen, and Joe Capriglione. Front from left: Ken Haines, Colin
McLean Manny Mota, Chris Mota, Luree Gould, and Lorne Wuori. Missing: J.R. Ross.
playoffs and 4 of them are at home.
If you have been to a Smoke Eater
game in the last 22 years, you will
have seen Manny slaving away in
the Spud Shack where they serve the
best 'game watching health food' that
money can buy. If this is your first
game... stop by the Spud Shack and
say 'Hi'!
Today Manny lives with his wife in
the house they built in Genelle. He
has 2 grown kids and is enjoying his
retirement. He sold his business of 36
years, Mota Automotive, 4 years ago.
When you see Manny - he is mostly
smiling and always has a story to
share... most often around the Smoke
Eaters or local baseball…
He is still a prominant competitor, an
avid volunteer and wiley businessman.
Trail is in debt to Portugal for allowing
the Mota family to leave their
country for ours.
~ Karma Halleran
Trail Smoke Eaters Remaining Home Games
Mar. 3 Chilliwack VS Smoke Eaters Cominco Arena 7 pm
Mar. 4 Penticton VS Smoke Eaters Cominco Arena 7 pm
Mar. 10 Coquitlam VS Smoke Eaters Cominco Arena 7 pm
Mar. 11 Surrey VS Smoke Eaters Cominco Arena 7 pm
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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
SLOCAN PARK HALL hosts a weekly
Tuesday Coffee Gathering for seniors.
10am to noon. Sept - June. Coffee, snacks,
conversation, and on occasion education
presentations and crafting events.
Seniors’ Discounts
ALL SENIORS RECEIVE 10% OFF supplement
purchases at Sunnyside Naturals everyday.
404 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-9667.
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 Salmo Village Grocery, 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! RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR PUR-
CHASE every Friday, 9am-5:30pm. Cornucopia,
422 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-2594.
SENIORS WHO SHOP PHARMASAVE,
CASTLEGAR every Tuesday, receive 20% off
regular priced items. Some exclusions apply.
1128 3rd St, 250-365-7813.
SHOPPERS SIMPLY PHARMACY offers Seniors
20% regular priced items every Thursday.
Some exclusions apply. #117 1983 Columbia
Ave, Castlegar, 250-365-3400.
Services
FALCO HANDYMAN SERVICES: Since
2017. Need help around the house? Railings,
flooring, painting, etc. Small projects
no problem! Licensed, insured, references.
Call/text Chris. 250-231-4920, Trail/
Fruitvale locale.
FREE TAX PREPARATION: Seniors receiving
the Guaranteed Income Supplement
(GIS) and anyone on government income
assistance get their taxes done free at
Empanda Tax Services. Mondays only,
now until Apr. 30. Book online www.empandatax.com
or 250-608-7939.
SPECTRUM HOME and FAMILY CARE:
Comprehensive, friendly and professional
home support services. 250-265-3842,
www.spectrumcares.ca
INCOME TAX FILING SERVICES IN KASLO:
From $80 (single), $145 (couple). Drop-in
to Crow’s Key Bookkeeping & Tax. Monday-Friday,
10am-4pm, #107 Kemball Memorial
Centre (main floor). http://www.
crowskey.com brett@crowskey.com, 250-
896-2433
Classes/Workshops
2023 SPEAKEASY WOMEN'S CANNA-
BIS CLUB: Monthly Zoom Club meetings
for cannabis education, learning, sharing
and stories, $20 for members, $25
for non-members. Meetings are the third
Wednesday of the month. March 15 topic is
'Cannabis Gardening Part I'. https://terese.
ca/speakeasy-cannabis-clubs
SELKIRK COLLEGE CANNABIS WORK-
SHOPS: ‘Making CBD Oil’, Trail Campus,
Saturday, Mar. 4, 10am-12:30pm, $79.
https://selkirk.ca/ce/courses/cannabis-training/making-cbd-oil
SELKIRK COLLEGE CANNABIS WORK-
SHOPS: 'Making Cannabis Salve', Trail
Campus, Saturday, Mar. 4, 2:30-5:pm, $79;
'Making Cannabis Salve', Castlegar Campus,
Saturday, Mar. 18, 10am-12:30pm,
$79. https://selkirk.ca/ce/courses/cannabis-training/making-cannabis-salve
Personals
ACTIVE SENIOR WOMAN seeks senior
male, activity friend for dancing (from jive
to blues) or hiking/outings. Ain't dead yet,
250-921-4867.
BAKER ST. "TIME" .. Please call
Thyme, 250-226-7918.
DO YOU BUILD SCALE MODELS
of aircraft, ships, armour, cars, etc
and would be interested in monthly
meetings to display your projects?
Contact Wayne, 250-354-1586 or email
sumfun@telus.net
Personals
DOLLHOUSES AND MINIATURES, are
you interested in this growing hobby? I
am looking for like minded individuals to
share this fascinating hobby with. Contact
Susan by email, suebri@gmail.com or call/
text 250-509-0312.
LOM (LITTLE OLD MAN) seeking LOL (Little
Old Lady) for LOL (Lots Of Laughs). Bill,
250-354-9080.
LOOKING FOR A FEMALE COMPANION:
To enjoy outdoor activities, hiking, biking,
skiing. 67yrs young male, very active & fit.
604-243-7209, cell.
LOVELY, ATTRACTIVE, plump woman, 61
years young, financially stable, seeking
Kootenay local man for friendship/dating. I
like all sorts of activities, kayaking, outdoor
walks, dinners, concerts, etc. Email: torlia@
shaw.ca
MID-SIXTIES, GOOD LOOKING, fit gentlemen,
looking for a woman who is active,
and enjoys the outdoors. Call/text Ziggy,
250-687-1815.
OLD GUY WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT with
other old guys to revisit Robert Bly's 'IRON
JOHN'. Call Joel 250-509-1946, Nelson.
RETIRED WOMAN WITH HAGITUDE AND
VACCINES seeking new 'girlfriends' for
summer fun, hiking, camping, fishing.
Please email me kuantam5@netidea.com
SENIOR BLONDE LADY LOOKING FOR
a good male relationship. Likes to go out
for rides in the car and short walks. 250-
231-9588.
SLENDER SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS YOUNG
GUY looking for a male playmate for an
occasional get together. Email me at bootsie@Kaslo.org
SEVENTY-SEVEN YEAR OLD WIDOW,
good health, looking for a guy who likes to
dance, has a sense of humor and wants to
go places with me. BB, 250-352-6570.
SIXTY-FIVE, SINGLE, RETIRED GENT seeking
a single lady, close to my age who is
healthy, unvaxxed, and doesn't smoke or
drink. Interested? Name is Jim, misterref@
outlook.com
YOUNG SENIOR COUNTRY WOMAN desires
non-smoking male companion
that enjoys shared outings, activities
and travel. sinlin@kaslo.org
To place your NEWS or
PERSONAL ad, contact Julie
1-800-663-4619 or email
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My Retirement Travels ~ Liz Ross
My daughter Alison moved to Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam to work at a
US International School in 2014 and
since then, we have done several
wonderful trips together in Asia. I
would like to take the next few articles
to summarize the highlights
of these adventures. My first trip to
HCMC that year, we visited the Reunification
Palace, watched water
puppet theatre at the Museum of
Vietnamese History, saw the AO culture
show at the Opera House, did
an art tour and a motorcycle trip to
the Cu Chi Tunnels, used by the Viet-
Cong during the Vietnam war. We
then did an 8 day tour with Exotissimo
starting in Siem Reap, Cambodia
where we visited the temples including
Angkor Wat built in the 12th C., a
silk farm and did a boat trip on Tonlé
Sap Lake passing villages on stilts.
Next we flew to Yangon, Myanmar
where we visited the 70
M. long Reclining Buddha
and Shwedagon Pagoda,
the most revered Buddhist
Temple in the country.
Then on to Bagan in the
Mandalay region where
2200 Buddhist temples,
pagodas and monasteries
remain- there we visited
a lacquer wear workshop
and did an Irrawaddy River
cruise, stopping at a village along
the way. Next we flew to Inle Lake
where we took a motorized canoe
trip to Jumping Cat monastery, visited
a cheroot factory and a lotus
weaving workshop and saw the
famous leg-rowing fishermen. Our
tour completed, we then travelled
on our own to Hanoi, Vietnam
where we toured Hoa Lo Prison aka
“the Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam
war, then took a 2 day cruise
on Halong Bay where we visited
the Hang Sung Sot
Cave and learned how to make
spring rolls. Lastly we visited the
beautiful town of Hoi An where we
had several outfits made by local
tailors, participated in a Vietnamese
cooking class and went to the
beach. A wonderful introduction
to the culture and people of Asia!
Liz Ross
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Cannabis Corner
Since Cannabis
became legal in
October 2018,
it has become
much easier and
Terese Bowors safer to access.
We have three viable
options to purchase Cannabis.
Retail Stores
Retail stores in Canada all sell Recreational
labeled Cannabis that has
been purchased through their Provincial
Government. Retail stores do
not sell Medical labeled products nor
are they able to speak about Cannabis
for Medical purposes.
The benefits of accessing Cannabis
from a retail store include: you are
not required to have a prescription
but you must be 19+ in BC to enter
the store and make a purchase. Retail
stores offer easy access, many
communities have a store on every
corner, just like Tim Hortons. The person
working behind the counter is
called a Budtender. Budtenders may
be well educated about Cannabis or
they may not be, but Health Canada
restricts Budtenders from talking
about Medical situations, they are not
legally able to give advice on Medical
product selection. Know what you
need before you go.
Licensed Producer
Where to Source your Cannabis
All Medical Cannabis comes from
online Licensed Producers (LP’s) and
do not offer any storefront sales. You
do need a prescription from a Dr. or
Nurse Practitioner in order to access
Medical Cannabis. Your prescription
will be housed with your chosen
LP and this is where you order your
Cannabis from. Your prescription will
detail the amount of Cannabis per
day, in grams, that you can purchase
from the LP. For example, you may
receive a prescription for 2 grams per
day, so you could purchase 60 grams
per month spread out between oils,
dry flower, topicals, edibles etc. There
are hundreds of LP’s to choose from
across Canada. Some LP’s sell both
to the Recreational market and the
Medical market. These products are
identical - just marketed and packaged
differently. There is no difference
between Medical and Recreational
Cannabis, though Medical
Cannabis may offer higher potency
products with lower prices. You can
also write off your Medical Cannabis
purchases on your taxes.
Legacy
Prior to legalization, many growers
had licenses to grow under the previous
legislation. Some of these
growers may or may not be
in the process of obtaining
new licenses since legalization
in Oct 2018. These
products are considered
part of the ‘grey’ or ‘legacy’
market as they are long
standing products often
produced by very experienced
growers in the Cannabis
industry. These
products are not
legal as they may
not have a current
license; however,
the years of
knowledge and
expertise that these
growers have, may be superior
to what we see coming from the legal
market. A word of caution, there
are risks to consider with unregulated
products. It is important to review
what’s in the plant - we want to
avoid pesticides, fungicides and other
chemicals that impact our health
when ingesting Cannabis. If you find a
legacy product that you like, respectfully
ask for the COA (Certificate of
Analysis) and get to know the grower
and their growing practices. You may
find the perfect product for you and
you may also find some duds. A Cannabis
Coach can assist you in navigating
these unfamiliar terrains.
Terese Bowors,
Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach
www.terese.ca info@terese.ca
References:
https://terese.ca/product/
cannabis-dosing-course/
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.
778-463-HERB (4372)
We’re your friendly destination for
Cannabis culture, which extends the
scope of quality goods and service.
Education, empowerment, harm
reduction, public health awareness,
and community enrichment are the
www.go2buddys.com
basis of what we do. We believe that
access to cannabis should be simple,
and that having
the knowledge and
tools to integrate it
into our lifestyles is a
big part of that.
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Nelson
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Sun 10am - 6pm
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St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the Roman
Catholic feast day of the patron saint
of Ireland. St. Patrick died on March
17, 461.
But did you know that he wasn’t even
Irish? Here are some fun facts about
St. Patrick’s...
• Patrick’s birthname was Maewyn. He
was born in Roman Britain. He was
kidnapped into slavery and brought
to Ireland.
• He escaped to a monastery in Gaul
(France) and converted to Christianity.
He went back to Ireland in 432 as
a missionary.
While Christianity had already taken
hold in the country, tradition has
it that Patrick confronted the Druids
at Tara and abolished their pagan
rites, making Christianity more widespread.
“Snakes” were an allegory to
the Druids.
• Patrick became a bishop and after
his death was named Ireland’s patron
saint. Celebrations in Ireland were
understated though. When the Irish
emigrated to the U.S., they created
the bigger celebrations and parades
known today.
• The Shamrock: According to legend
St. Patrick used the three leaf clover
(or shamrock) to explain the Trinity.
• “Wearin of the Green”, there’s
more to it than protection from
pinching fingers. It goes back to the
Irish Rebellion, when Irish soldiers
wore green as they fought off the
British in their trademark red. Until
then, the color associated with St.
Patrick and Feast Day was actually
blue. The song soldiers sang during
the war in 1798, “The Wearing of the
Green,” changed all of that and made
green, the color of shamrocks, Ireland’s
mainstay color.
From then on, people wore green on
St. Patrick’s Day in solidarity.
• Okay, so why all the drinking then?
It’s part historical subtext, part us succumbing
to advertising, and part stereotyping.
Originally, St. Patrick’s Day, or Feast
Day, saw the lifting of Lent restrictions
for the day, giving Christians a breather
as they made their way to Easter.
But imbibing
on whiskey
and beer was
not part of
the equation.
Fun Facts
In fact, pubs in Ireland were forced by
law to shut down for the holiday until
later in the 20th century, and drinking
alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day was
greatly frowned upon until the late
1970s. Then, a huge marketing push
from Budweiser in the 80s convinced
thirsty revelers that drinking beer and
St. Patrick’s Day were one in the same.
The rest is drunk history nobody
seems to remember, much like Cinco
de Mayo, many people now use the
holiday as an excuse to binge drink,
which fosters negative stereotypes by
incorrectly associating the act of getting
wasted with Irish culture. But, at
least now you can take a swig of your
Guinness in pride because you know
the real story. Sláinte!
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St Paddy's Day Feast
Traditional Irish Stew
There are only 4 ingredients
to traditional Irish
Stew, which keeps the cost
low. Potatoes are the main
ingredient for a traditional
stew from Ireland.
It’s probably safe to say
that every Irish family
has their own method of
making stew by adding
their own ingredients for
flavoring. Always remember
though, keep this
recipe simple...
Irish Stew Ingredients
• 2 large onions
• 4 large Carrots
• ½ stewing steak/mince
or lamb
• 8 large potatoes
Salt & pepper to personal
preference
Wash and cut onions into
moderate size chunks
and add to the pot.
Don’t like onions - don't
add them :)
Wash carrots and cut into
1/2 inch chunks
Wash and peel the
potatoes then cut each
one in half.
Slice the meat into
smaller pieces. If using
stewing mince roll into
meatballs.
Get a large pot and fill
it with water. Add the
potatoes and meat.
Heat pot until water boils
then add carrots and
onions.
Keep on a low boil and
stir every now and then
until vegetables are
cooked. Serve hot!
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Ingredients
• One 3 lb corned beef
brisket with spice packet
• 10 small red potatoes
• 5 medium carrots
• 1 large head cabbage
Place corned beef in a
Dutch oven and cover
with water. Add spice
packet, place lid, and
bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and simmer until
corned beef is just
about fork-tender,
about 2 hours.
• cut potatoes in half
• Peel carrots and cut into
3-inch pieces.
• Cut cabbage into small
wedges.
Instructions
When corned beef has
cooked for 2 hours, add
potatoes and carrots;
cook until vegetables are
almost tender and meat
is fork-tender, about 10
minutes. Add cabbage
and cook until tender,
about 15 more minutes.
Remove meat and let rest
for 15 minutes.
Leave broth and vegetables
in the Dutch oven.
Slice meat across the
grain. Serve with vegetables
and broth.
NOTE: Total cook time
for corned beef to be
fork-tender should be
between 45 and 50 minutes
per pound. Adjust as
neccesary. PS: I found a
home made brine at
simplyrecipes.com
Potato Bread
Ingredients
1 lb boiled Russet potatoes
(4 large potatoes),
cooked in salted water
with the skin on
• 1/2 C + 1 tbsp flour,
sifted
• 1/4 stick butter (1 oz)
softened
• 1/2 tsp Kosher or sea
salt
Instructions
Peel the boiled potatoes.
Use a potato ricer/shredder
to rice the potatoes
or just mash them.
Add the butter and salt
to taste.
Very lightly mix in the
sifted flour. It will come
together into a dough
very easily.
Turn out onto a lightly
floured area, gently fold
over until smooth. Divide
into two equal portions
and form each into a ball.
Roll one ball out to about
1/3 in thick, then cut
into quarters with a large
knife or cake lifter. Repeat
with the second measure
of dough.
Heat a pan or griddle to
medium/medium high.
When hot, begin cooking
the Irish potato bread (do
not use oil or butter.)
Traditionally, they are
fried in the same pan as
the bacon was fried in.
When brown on both
sides, place on a clean
tea towel and cover.
Irish Potato Candy
Ingredients
• 1/2 stick butter, (1/2 C)
softened
• 4 oz cream cheese,
softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (16 oz) package
confectioners' sugar
• 1 (7 oz) package sweetened
flaked coconut
(about 2-1/2 cups)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together
butter and cream
cheese. Add vanilla and
confectioners' sugar and
beat until mixture forms
a ball. With a spoon, stir
in coconut. Roll mixture
between your hands
to form small potato-shaped
candies, or roll
into small balls.
Place cinnamon in a
shallow dish. Roll balls
in cinnamon then place
on a baking sheet, cover,
and chill about 1 hour,
or until firm.
NOTE: Make sure to use
regular cream cheese,
not a whipped or
reduced-fat type.
And if you prefer "dirtier
potatoes," roll the candies
a second time in additional
cinnamon once
chilled.
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Community Service
Societies
Food for Thought
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Castlegar & District
Community Services Society;
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North Kootenay Community
Services, Kaslo
250-353-7691
https://nklcss.org/home/
Nelson Community Servies
250-352-3504
https://www.servicesfyi.ca
Nelson Cares Society
250-352-6011
https://nelsoncares.ca
Salmo Community
Resource Centre
250-357-2277
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Trail Fair Society
250-364-2326
https://www.trailfair.ca/
Trail Association for
Community Living
250-368-3503
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WE Graham Community
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can be both beautiful + difficult
as our brains physically change
over time. There are several things
we can do to improve cognitive
function - from exercise + healthy
eating, to regular sleep + managed
stress levels.
A diet rich in fruits + vegetables,
whole grains, and healthy fats goes
a long way. As our bodies do not
store or create omega 3’s, supplementation
is important. You can
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that are derived from fish, flax or algae
to help promote brain health.
Resveratrol, found in grapes, peanuts,
blueberries, cocoa, is an antioxidant
shown to improve brain
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and creatine provides the
brain with energy protecting us from
aging and dementia.
There are many things we can do
to keep our minds sharp and brains
healthy! As with all supplements, consult
your healthcare practitioner before
trying something new.”
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Reprinted with permission of Scottish poet Donna Ashworth,
poetry books available at all online book stores
I hate the internet because the
internet hates me It promises
the moon and delivers frustration,
anxiety And bupkis, when I
forget that fact.
I hate the internet because the
internet hates me.
I filled out an online form and
had to click “I am not a robot”
Five times, which made me feel
like a Robot.
Oh, did I mention that I hate
the internet because it hates
me.
I knew I hated and (feared) the
internet the first time I had to
click “ok” when it wasn't okay
at all.
March Poetry
POETRY SLAM/OPEN MIC JANUARY 19, 2023.
Did I mention that I hate the
internet because it hates me?
I've had to delete my FB (that's
another story) because I clicked
on a link that was a...what's it
called...hack or something And
because FB added dozens of
names to my Messenger friends
List, I presumed all those unknown
friends would also be
attacked By this bogus link.
So I deleted FB through Google
and the response was that it
would TAKE 30 DAYS TO DE-
LETE...30 DAYS...
Did I mentiion that I hate the
internet, and that I don't give a
shit if it hates me, So, there.
~ Bonnie Baker
A POEM TO WHICH WE
CAN RELATE
I remember the corned beef of my
Childhood,
And the bread that we cut with a knife,
When the Children helped with the
housework,
And the men went to work not the wife.
The cheese never needed a fridge,
And the bread was so crusty and hot,
The Children were seldom unhappy,
And the Wife was content with her lot.
I remember the milk from the bottle,
With the yummy cream on the top,
Our dinner came hot from the oven,
And not from a freezer; or shop.
The kids were a lot more contented,
They didn't need money for kicks,
Just a game with their friends in the
road,
And sometimes the Saturday flicks.
I remember the shop on the corner,
Where biscuits for pennies were sold
Do you think I'm a bit too nostalgic?
Or is it....I'm just getting Old?
Bathing was done in a wash tub,
With plenty of rich foamy suds
But the ironing seemed never ending
As Mum pressed everyone's 'duds'.
I remember the slap on my backside,
And the taste of soap if I swore
Anorexia and diets weren't heard of
And we hadn't much choice what we
wore.
Do you think that bruised our ego?
Or our initiative was destroyed?
We ate what was put on the table
And I think life was better enjoyed.
Author Unknown
~ Submitted by Sheila Claire
"Have you heard of Murphy's Law?"
"Yeah"
"What is it?"
"If something can go wrong, it will
go wrong."
"That's right. Have you heard of Cole's
Law?'
"No, what is it?"
"Thinly sliced cabbage."
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A great gift for
airplane enthusiasts!
Based in Grand Forks, BC
Go for a fl ight in this
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for
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donation.
donation.
Senior-Preneurship
“Let me tell you
how it will be
There's one for
you,
nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman”
Taxman, George Harrison and
The Beatles, 1966
So, tax season is upon us. The purpose
of this column is to explain a bit
about taxes as related to the self-employed.
I am not an accountant: get
professional advice from one. But
here are some basics.
I will assume you are an unincorporated
sole proprietor. You are taxed
on world-wide income (in Canadian
dollars) minus legit expenses. Let’s
just look at business expenses; no
personal expenses.
Business expenses are often referred
to as “write offs”. I am surprised by
how many people do not understand
the term. For example: If you take in
$10,000 of sales from your business,
and you have $3,000 of reasonable
and justifiable business expenses,
then the remaining $7,000 is what
you will be taxed on. (Again, we are
not considering any other personal
tax deductions or exemptions not
related to business.) You do not get
back a write-off; it just reduces the
taxes paid.
There are many possible write-offs,
but they depend on the type of business
you have. What is reasonable for
a home day care might not be reasonable
for a fiction writer. Be careful if
using a piece of equipment (vehicle)
or a service (cell phone, Internet) for
both business and personal use. For
example, if you have just one vehicle,
you are supposed to keep a detailed
log to determine how many km were
for business and how many for
personal use. If you drove 5,000
km last year and 30% of this was
for business and all you vehicle expenses
totalled $10,000 (gas, repairs,
insurance, maintenance, tires, etc.),
then you could write off $3,000 as
business expense.
Canada Revenue Agency has a number
of really good websites explaining
all this, with examples. I just type in a
search question, like “What are reasonable
expenses for self employed
+ Canada”, and up pops a number of
CRA sites.
Especially when just starting out in
business, at any age, it is advisable to
speak with a certified accountant to
help you with all this.
Next month: How to choose an accountant.
Feel free to contact me at
blacroix@shaw.ca for column ideas,
positive or negative feedback, or to
share your experiences.
~ Bruce LaCroix
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Health & Wellness
It’s Never Too Late
to Start Strength
Training
As we age, muscle strength decreases
by as much as 40%, which can
impact our ability to participate in
the activities we enjoy and eventually
our activities of daily living that
keep us independent. However,
there is something we can do about
this.
In 1990 a landmark study by
Fiatarone et al. was published that
explored the benefits of strength
training in nonagenarians, folks
in their 90’s. Not only were the
participants in the study an average
age of 90, but they were also frail
individuals living in a long-term care
facility.
Despite their age and conditions
that required them to live in longterm
care, 8 weeks of strength
training produced significant
improvements in muscle
strength, size, and functional
mobility. These findings highlighted
that strength training
can produce benefits for
everyone, and that it’s never too late
to begin.
After just 8 weeks of doing leg
extension exercises for 3 sets of 8
repetitions at approximately 80% of
their maximum 3 times per week,
strength improved on average
180%, and tandem walking speed
(walking with one foot directly in
front of the other, heel to toe, testing
balance and stability) improved
by 48%.
This produced functional benefits
for the participants, with two participants
no longer needing a cane
when walking, and one participant
that couldn’t stand up without
using the arms of a chair now
being able to do so with no arm
assistance.
But . . . and here’s the catch . . . after
4 weeks of stopping the strength
training regime, strength had
decreased by 32%. Finding a way to
make our exercise routines sustainable
is of the upmost importance;
more on this in the future.
It’s truly never too late to start your
strength training journey!
Jesse Bourgeois
BCAK Practicing Kinesiologist,
Certified Personal Trainer
www.jessebourgeois.ca
hello@jessebourgeois.com
References:
Fiatarone et al., 1990 | PMID:
2342214
The information shared is for educational
purposes only and should not be
seen as medical advice. Consult with a
health care professional prior to starting
any exercise routine.
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Transitioning into Retirement
Opening yourself up to the possibilities.
One year after Elizabeth Handley
retired, she hit a wall. The former
self-employed financial planner
from Victoria had intended to fill her
post work days with travel. Once
Covid-19 hit, that was no longer
possible. Reading, puzzles and all of
the other activities she tried soon
palled, and June found her mood
steadily worsening, alternating between
sadness and anger.
Even in the absence of a pandemic,
many retirees experience similar
feelings once the novelty of
no longer having to set an alarm
clock wears off. “We know from research
that the honeymoon stage
of retirement lasts about 18-24
months, explains Wendy Lacroix,
Retirement coach with Your Retirement
Path. For some, leaving the
work world and giving up a job title
means losing a sense of self and
sense of one’s position in the world.
If a person’s sense of self-worth is
tied to a defunct title, “that could
lead to depression."
Forging a new identity that’s not
defined by a job is key to maintaining
self-esteem and mental health.
It is important to have a plan, says
Lyndsay Green, the author of Ready
to Retire and What you and your
spouse need to know about the reality
of Retirement (Harper Collins Publishers,
2016).
Health & Wellness
The early days of retirement are ideal
for creating a new identity and a
sense of purpose born out of your
natural interests, strengths and talents,
aligning with who you are and
want to be. You may well reinvent
yourself multiple times, adjusting
as you encounter new, unforeseen
circumstances. If you have a partner,
an important aspect of preparing
for retirement is discussing what
each of you hopes to do individually
and as a couple.
Remember that whatever you decide
to explore, you don’t have to
commit to it forever. “ Retirement
has as many faces as there are people;
your own retirement will have
many, many phases,” Green stresses.
Wendy Lacroix
Registered Retirement Coach
at Your Retirement Path
250-505-7704
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Emily Tucker
RRC
Senior Financial Consultant
Office: 250-352-7777
Direct line: 250-551-7971
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Tues. Mar. 7, 7:30 pm
A stunning line-up of modern
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AGORA QUINTET
Sat. Mar. 18, 7:30 pm
A vibrant, energetic chamber
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Mar. 28,
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Nelson Public Library
602 Stanley Street, Nelson • 250-352-6333
Book-A-Librarian: Need help with technology basics?
Call 250-352-6333 and make a 45 minute appointment
and we can help you with your library-related and
technology basics questions.
Rossland Public Library
2180 Columbia Avenue, Rossland
Books for Seniors: (or anyone unable to leave home)
Seniors and homebound persons can now register
to have us pick out 2 books and deliver them to your
door for you every month! To register for this program
please contactby phone 250-362-7611 or email communication@rossland.bclibrary.ca
Salmo Valley Public Library
106 Fourth St, Salmo 250-357-2312
Friends of the Library Tea: Last Friday of each month
10:30 am - 12: noon
For more details go to
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Seniors Bowling - Thursday, April 6, 1 pm. Free event
at Glenmerry Bowl. Come socialize with other seniors
and enjoy a game of bowling. All are welcome for a
friendly competition! To register visit www.traillibrary.
com or call 250-364-1731.
Trail & District Public Library
1515 Bay Ave., Trail 250-364-1731
www.traillibrary.com
Chair Yoga for Seniors! Fridays, March 3 to March
31 at 1pm. Chair yoga is a great way for older adults
to loosen and stretch painful muscles and improve
strength and balance. Free drop-in program.
Seniors St. Patrick’s Day BINGO! Tuesday, March 14,
1pm. Join us at the Trail & District Public Library for a
fun afternoon of socializing and bingo.
Limited space, registration is required.
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At
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theatre events
gallery showings
Saturday, March 18 @3pm and 7pm
Friday, March 10 to Friday May 5
Special Presentation
The North Valley Mountain Film Festival 2023.
The Festival, now in its 17th year, is a mix of professional
& home-grown films filled with awe, laughter, intrigue,
information and wonder. Check out the list of this year’s
films at northvalleyfilmfestival.com.
Two showings 3pm and 7pm.
Paid admission at the door 1/2 hr before show.
$10 adults / $5 youth.
Thursday March 30 @7pm
Prairie Perspectives - by Shelley Ross - In her new
body of work Kaslo based watercolour painter Shelley
Ross portrays the drama of the Prairies and reconciles
her intricate relationship to the landscape.
“... the plains are so dominant and simple, so
geometrical a world, that you feel yourself noticeable
even when you’re small.” - Wallace Stegner
Join us for a public opening for both
exhibits on Friday March 10th 7pm
with artist talks and refreshments.
Friday, March 10 to Friday May 5
Guest Artist Series -
Beyond the Legal Limit - A dramatic presentation with
music by Pat Henman. In 2013, performer Pat Henman
and her daughter were struck head-on by a drunk driver.
Part story-telling, part concert, Pat explores the story of
trauma and recovery in this unique and passionate
one act drama. Pat is joined on stage by singer
Rachel DeShon and pianist Robyn Lamb.
Tickets $20 at Sunnyside or Willow.
SS Moyie: Sweetheart of the Lake - by Kootenay Lake
Historical Society - The Kootenay Lake Archives presents
an exhibition of the SS Moyie’s history both on the lake
and in Kaslo in celebration of the 125 year anniversary
of the sternwheeler.
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March Horoscope
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20
1st Week: Take a few deep
breaths before forging
ahead with a plan that you
have in mind, Aries. You
might need to think things
through a little more in the
days to come.
2nd Week: A development
may have you feeling a bit
down, Aries. That is only
temporary, though, as your
mood and circumstances
will rebound in no time at
all.
3rd Week: So many things
are moving your way, Aries.
As the week progresses,
your energy level could rise
and you will get much more
done. Leave time for meaningful
encounters.
4th Week: It is very important
that you do not count
your chickens before they
hatch, Aries. Something you
suspected was a sure thing
may not pan out this week.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21
1st Week: Taurus, when a
new opportunity arises, you
may feel like a fish out of water
until you get into a routine.
After that learning period,
things will come more
easily.
2nd Week: Taurus, people
you encounter this week
may be exceptionally stubborn,
so you may need to
avoid confrontations. Keep
your emotions in check as
best as you can.
3rd Week: Taurus, connect
with nature this week. Go
hiking at a national park or
visit a zoo and take in the exotic
animals. Fresh outdoor
air is just what you need.
4th Week: Friendships
could falter due to your insecurities,
Gemini. Others
want to be around you for
good reason. Try to see the
value in relationships and
make the effort to socialize.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21
1st Week: Gemini, do not
wait around for change to
come. Sometimes you have
to get the ball rolling yourself.
Put plans in motion and
figure out who will join you.
2nd Week: Gemini, the
weather may not be suitable
for getting much done outdoors,
but you can certainly
stay busy inside the house
with any projects you have
been putting off.
3rd Week: Gemini, this
week marks a new cycle for
you. This means you should
focus your energy on your
ideas and try to narrow
down prospects as much as
possible.
4th Week: Friendships
could falter due to your insecurities,
Gemini. Others
want to be around you for
good reason. Try to see the
value in relationships and
make the effort to socialize.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22
1st Week: Cancer, right now
is a big waiting game, and
that could have you feeling
a bit frustrated. If you are
ready for action, take on a
hobby or something else to
stay busy.
2nd Week: This is a great
opportunity for getting rid
of any clutter that has been
holding you back, Cancer.
Start sorting through the garage
or cleaning out a desk
at work.
3rd Week: You may need
a little inspiration to get
moving this week, Cancer.
While it’s alright to take it
easy on Monday or Tuesday,
by Wednesday you need to
shake away what’s holding
you back.
4th Week: Cancer, you
could be defeating your
own efforts this week. There
may be something telling
you that you’re not good
enough to go for your goals.
A pep talk can put you back
on course.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23
1st Week: Leo, you may get
wind that others are talking
about you when you are not
around. Remember that all
publicity is good publicity.
You’re on their minds and
that’s important.
2nd Week: Leo, do not worry
about the small stuff that
you feel could be holding
you back. If you step away
from the situation, you may
find that everything is working
out..
3rd Week: Your brain is
filled with many thoughts,
Leo. With so much buzzing
around in your head, it may
be challenging to focus.
Consult with a friend to help
you out.
4th Week: There’s a fresh
development in your love
life coming down the pike,
Leo. Romantic feelings solidify
and you might be in for
some exciting adventures in
the weeks to come.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22
1st Week: Virgo, after a few
tumultuous months, you finally
get into a groove and
forge a new path for yourself.
You may be surprised by
what comes your way.
2nd Week: Virgo, there are
plenty of opportunities
open to you, but you may
not realize they are so close
by. A friend may need to
guide your way on this for
the time being.
3rd Week: Virgo, enjoy the
calm while you can because
later in the week the pace
may become frenzied. Emotions
may run high as everyone
is rushing around.
4th Week: Virgo, the crowd
around you may not be the
support system you need
right now. Making new
friends can be tough, but it’s
worthy pursuit at this point.
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These are the weekly Horoscopes for the month of
March Week number 1, 2, 3 and 4 this month!
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 2
1st Week: You may joke
about something that someone
else takes very seriously,
Libra. Be careful with your
words to avoid offending
someone you care about.
2nd Week: You may be feeling
bad about something
you did in the past, Libra,
and now you want to make
amends. It’s the little changes
you implement that will
make a difference.
3rd Week: People are drawn
to you more so than usual,
Libra. All this newfound attention
may feel a little overwhelming.
Find some quiet
time to ground yourself and
refocus.
4th Week: Libra, no matter
how much you want
to spend time with family
or friends right now, work
seems to draw you away.
Focus on finding more balance.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22
1st Week: You may have a
lot of ideas, Scorpio, but it is
essential to figure out funding
if those plans are to be
put in motion. This includes
home improvements.
2nd Week: Scorpio, you
may be ready to give your
life an overhaul. That may
amount to you changing careers
in the weeks to come.
Do your research before you
put in notice.
3rd Week: Scorpio, you have
many ideas for the future,
but you need to get moving.
Is something or someone
holding you back? Have an
honest conversation about
what you need.
4th Week: You might be
feeling fed up with the pace
of lessons being taught to
you, Scorpio. If the teacher
or mentor simply isn’t effective,
then you might need to
find a new educator.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21
1st Week: Sagittarius, it’s
time to embrace your love
of culture, as you need to
start pushing the creative
side rather than the analytical
one. Visit a museum
when time permits.
2nd Week: Sagittarius, stay
focused and disciplined
this week, especially as it
pertains to a diet. You can
maintain your commitment,
especially with others cheering
you on.
3rd Week: Exercise caution
when you speak about other
people at work, Sagittarius.
Not everyone will share your
views and you need to work
peacefully with others.
4th Week: Sagittarius, it
might seem like having the
utmost control sets you up
for security, but that’s not
always the case. Being too
controlling may push others
away.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20
1st Week: Opportunity
awaits if you know where
to look, Capricorn. A new
business venture could be
right around the corner.
Start thinking of ways to get
involved.
2nd Week: Capricorn, rewards
will not come without
hard work and dedication.
Now is the time to stick with
the plan and keep moving
forward. Save days off for
later.
3rd Week: You may want
to remain in an easygoing
state, Capricorn, but others
are not letting you just hang
around. You need to get
some things accomplished
this week.
4th Week: This may be an
emotional week for you,
Capricorn. Your relationship
will have to weather a few
storms before things right
themselves again.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18
1st Week: Aquarius, big
project is finished and you
could not be happier. That
pressure may have been
weighing you down and
now you have more free
time.
2nd Week: Do not go up
against managers or superiors
this week, Aquarius.
Doing so likely won’t go in
your favor. Just keep out of
the spotlight for a little while
longer.
3rd Week: You may be feeling
like you are moving a little
slow, Aquarius. But if you
write down all you have gotten
done, then you’re likely
to discover you’ve been
quite busy.
4th Week: Poor habits
can keep you from getting
where you want to go,
Aquarius. A friend or family
member may need to step
in to show you where you
could be going wrong.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20
1st Week: Pisces, your own
mind could be your only obstacle
this week. Clear this
mental hurdle and enjoy the
challenges ahead.
2nd Week: You may be
building the blocks of a major
life project, Pisces. Use all
of the resources at your disposal
in the days to come.
3rd Week: Pisces, if you feel
a little off your game this
week, find a friend who can
offer you a pep talk. That’s all
you need to bounce back.
4th Week: Help a partner
heal by being sensitive to his
or her suffering. You may not
know all the ins and outs,
but being supportive can
help greatly.
MARCH
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