Grey-Bruce Boomers Spring 2025

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SPRING 2025 — Volume 12, Issue 1
TRAVEL
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BUCKET LIST
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FROM THE PUBLISHER
As I sit down to write this, the last traces of winter are still clinging
stubbornly to the landscape. It has been a long, traditional winter in
Grey-Bruce – the kind that tests our patience with endless snowfalls, road
closures, biting winds, and dark mornings. But now, the promise of spring is
finally in the air. The days are stretching longer, the sun feels warmer, and
we can all start to shake off the cold and step forward into something new.
Spring is about renewal, awareness, and adventure. That’s why we’re
shining a light on human trafficking, an uncomfortable but crucial issue in
our region. Awareness is the first step to change, and this article delves into
becoming more educated about what is happening in our area.
CONTENTS
Sailing Superior • 4
Human trafficking • 10
Types of travel • 18
Arthritis • 26
Recipe • 30
As the season shifts, so do our bodies. Arthritis affects millions, yet it’s often
misunderstood. Our piece by the Arthritis Society of Canada provides
practical tips for living well with arthritis. Spring is also the perfect time to
create a bucket list – big or small, it’s about living with intention. Whether
it’s a long-held dream or a simple new experience, we encourage you to start
checking things off. Check out Doug Ryan’s adventure, where he did just
that, sailing across Lake Superior.
For travel lovers, forget rigid guides – travel your own way. Whether
discovering hidden gems or revisiting familiar places, this article by Laura
Lee Giliberti celebrates personal, meaningful exploration and travelling in
whatever way works for you.
So grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and dive
in. Here’s to new beginnings, fresh adventures,
and the stories that connect us all.
Amy Irwin, Publisher
Grey-Bruce Boomers
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THE BUCKET LIST
Superior
sailing
DOUG RYAN TACKLES THE ‘FRESHWATER SEA’
BY DOUG ARCHER
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by Doug Archer
THE BUCKET LIST
The very reason for creating a Bucket List – and
mindfully checking off its items – is because
good health can be fleeting, and our capabilities are
never guaranteed.
That’s why, in July 2024, Bruce County resident
Doug Ryan set out on his 27-foot sailboat to confront
the mightiest of the Great Lakes – Lake Superior.
Known as the ‘Freshwater Sea’ thanks to it being
the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface
area, crossing it would be no small feat. The lake has
a menacing reputation – over 550 ships have gone
down on Superior, the most famous being the SS
Edmund Fitzgerald.
Little did he know, after two months of adventure on
the open water, it wouldn’t be the weather or what
hides beneath the surface that may have derailed
his sailing future, but a health scare on his secondlast
day of the trip, as he completed the return trip
through Lion’s Head.
“Sailing Lake Superior is something I’d wanted to
do for a long while,” he said. “The challenge of
navigating the greatest of the Great Lakes not only
captured my imagination, it was right in line with my
philosophy of making every day count.”
That approach to life took on a whole new meaning
for Doug just over 20 years ago when he faced a serious
medical issue. He had to undergo an operation to
repair his mitral valve, one of four valves in the heart
that keep the blood flowing.
“I’ve been living on borrowed time ever since,” he
said. “After that operation, the sailing adventure
across Lake Superior became a true Bucket List
dream – a dream I was determined to fulfil.”
Sailing is in Doug Ryan’s blood.
no wonder that from an early age, Doug was out on
the water sailing every chance he got.
He got pretty good at it, too. As a youngster, Doug
distinguished himself on the water, winning countless
sailing awards. At 14, he was a sailing instructor in
Toronto where the owners of larger yachts were
also asking him to crew for them. Eventually, by age
19, he was being paid for his sailing skills. Sailing
became so important in his life that Doug even found
his forever home – and met his wife –through it!
“One of my jobs had me delivering a custom-built
race boat from Lake Ontario up to Wiarton,” Doug
said. “I’d never been up that way before, and when
we arrived in the little community known as the
gateway to the Bruce Peninsula, on the picturesque
shores of Colpoy’s Bay, I told the other crew
members on the boat that this was where I was
going to live one day. And, with a boatload of Irish
Sailing is in Doug’s blood. His grandfather was one
of a number of people instrumental in helping to
raise funds to build the original Bluenose, the famous
schooner that has become a symbol of Nova Scotia
and is commemorated on the Canadian dime. After
it was built and established its reputation for winning
races, his father worked on the celebrated ship. It is
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by Doug Archer
would take him from Wiarton, west along the north
shore of Lake Huron and up the St. Mary’s River
to Sault Ste. Marie, before arriving at the massive
‘Freshwater Sea,’ navigating it as far as Thunder Bay.
The adventure would last two months and cover 950
nautical miles!
He already had the boat for the voyage. Since 2019,
Doug has been the proud owner of the Bonheur II,
which means ‘happy hour’ in French. The Bonheur
II is a 1976 CS 27, a Canadian-made sailboat with
a single mast, an inboard diesel engine, and room
enough for two. Best of all, Doug got it for free!
“A fellow sailor owned the vessel but wasn’t using
it anymore,” he explained. “A mutual sailing friend
brought us together and, after I had examined the
vessel for 20 minutes, the previous owner said, ‘If
you like it, it’s yours.’ He didn’t even want a case of
beer for it!”
Joe Slade made the return crossing with
Doug.
luck, I met the love of my life, Roberta, in Wiarton
just a few days after that.”
True to his heart, when Doug was later working with
the OPP and stationed in Nipigon, he and Roberta
married. Nine years later, he was transferred to
Wiarton and they’ve been there ever since. Of
course, Doug has never stopped sailing, becoming a
regular in races and regattas on Georgian Bay, Lake
Huron and Lake Michigan. It wasn’t until he retired
from the OPP, however, that he made the decision to
tackle Lake Superior.
“My former senior training officer in the OPP, a
fellow named Scott Atkinson, who was like a big
brother to me, said he was going to be in the Thunder
Bay area over the summer,” explained Doug. “That
was all the incentive I needed.”
Doug began planning a sailing adventure that
In addition to preparing the boat for its long journey,
Doug had to deal with the small matter of mapping
out the route, booking berths in marinas along the
way, provisioning the boat with food and supplies,
and finding experienced crew.
Given the size of the boat, this adventure would have
only two people aboard at any given time, Doug and
one crew member. Two good friends and fellow
sailors, John Lehmann and Joe Slade, jumped at the
chance to join Doug. John would travel with him on
the first leg of the journey to Thunder Bay, and then
fly home. Joe would board the Bonheur II for the
return crossing.
The last planning detail was the most important of
all – Doug needed to obtain permission to take the
Lake Superior trip – not from the Canadian Coast
Guard or Fisheries and Oceans Canada, but from
his wife.
“Roberta was very good about it,” he admitted.
“She often goes out on the boat with me and has
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by Doug Archer
THE BUCKET LIST
always been very supportive of my love for sailing
adventures – even the ones that last for months.
Of course, I gave her a 30-year warning about my
retirement plans back when we got married. I said I
was going to retire early from the OPP and planned
on doing a lot of sailing.”
Finally, in late July, with everything planned and
organized, Doug sailed to Tobermory, picked up
crew member John, and set out on the adventure of
a lifetime.
Sailing from Lake Huron, the Bonheur II made its
way up the St. Mary’s River to Sault Ste. Marie and
the Soo Locks, the linchpin of the Great Lakes.
“That was an experience in itself,” Doug said.
“Tourists come from all over to watch boats get
lowered and raised on the Soo Locks, so we were on
display as the Bonheur II moved through a series of
gates and chambers to the level of Lake Superior,
which is 21-feet higher than Lake Huron. After that,
we were well and truly on our way across the largest
lake in the world.”
Doug had worked up a rough schedule for the
voyage, but knew he had to be flexible.
“I didn’t try to sail a fixed distance every day, it
depended on the wind and the conditions,” he said.
“If the day was still, we’d start up the boat’s engine; but
when the wind was up, we eagerly hoisted the sails.”
At the end of each day, they either anchored or
tied up at a marina in a safe harbour. As Doug said,
they wanted to stop and see all the landmarks and
attractions on Lake Superior, not just sail by them.
There was plenty to see, too.
“The scenery along the south shore of Superior,
in particular, is spectacular,” he said. “There are
waterfalls and towering cliffs, some with massive caves
carved into them by the constant pounding of the
waves. There’s also a protected area called Pictured
Rocks National Lakeshore that is absolutely amazing.”
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Despite the reputation of Lake Superior, Doug and his crew
had unusually good weather, though there were some hairy
moments. For one, they got delayed for 48 hours in the lee of
Whitefish Point due to high winds and waves.
“It’s where the Edmund Fitzgerald was trying to get to in order
to escape from the waves and the storm when she went down in
1975,” Doug explained. “To this day Whitefish Point remains
one of the most dangerous areas on the Great Lakes for boats.
Luckily, after a two-day layover, we got past it without incident.”
Then there was the squall.
“We were tacking around the northeast corner of Isle Royale
when the weather morphed from beautiful and sunny to
driving rain, hail and wild winds. In the span of 30 seconds,
we had to roll up the mainsail, furl the jib, and hang on!”
Just getting to Isle Royale was no picnic either. The voyage
from Houghton, Michigan, around the Keweenaw Peninsula
and onto the southwest end of the island, is 50 nautical miles
of open water.
The cliffs at Pie Island, near
Thunder Bay.
“It was about 11 p.m. when we reached the entrance to
Washington Harbour on Isle Royale – and it was pitch black.
There was no fog and the wind was light, but the area is very
narrow and littered with rocks, and there was no moon or
lights on shore. We had our iPads and chart plotter zoomed
in to navigate up the channel, as we cautiously motored the
last five miles.”
As with any trip, food was a big part of the Lake Superior
crossing. Barbecuing on the deck of the Bonheur II was
almost a daily highlight. John and Joe would man the grill,
broiling up burgers, fish and steak, while Doug was in charge
of salads and sandwiches.
The bell from the Edmund
Fitzgerald on display at the Great
Lakes Shipwreck Museum.
“A cold beer, a good burger, and the open water around us,
what could be better?” Doug said with a smile. “Unfortunately,
I gained six pounds on the trip!”
One of the most memorable moments of the journey came
when Doug and John were nearing Thunder Bay.
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by Doug Archer
“We were approaching Pie Island, just before Thunder
Bay, and were met with massive 300-foot cliffs. As we
stared, awestruck, the sun’s soft, late afternoon light
highlighted every detail in a golden blaze. It was one
of the most magnificent sights I’ve ever seen.”
Once they reached Thunder Bay, Doug said goodbye
to crew member John and sailed solo for five days
while he visited with his OPP buddy, Scott, and his
wife at Loon Harbour. Then Joe arrived for the trip
back across Lake Superior.
Weeks later, as the tandem neared home, sailing into
Lion’s Head, Doug went below deck for a minute.
When he came back up, he couldn’t see anything out
of his right eye.
“It was like a blinder had been pulled down over it,” he
recalled. “Joe actually thought I was joking at first. After
about a minute, my sight came back and we were able to
carry on, but it was a very unnerving episode. A month
later I finally went to the optometrist and found out I
had suffered a mini eye stroke. Now I am undergoing
blood work, CT scans, and all manner of testing.”
Needless to say, the health scare cast a pall over the
Lake Superior voyage and has created uncertainty
over Doug’s sailing future.
“I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction in
undertaking and completing the Lake Superior trip.
Out on the most feared of the Great Lakes, sailing with
my good friends, Joe and John, surrounded by natural
beauty – it was magical. I’ll remember it forever.
“Now I just want to be certified healthy, so I can sail
again…”
Doug Archer is a local writer who enjoys celebrating the multifaceted
lives of the 50+ generation. He is also the author of three
locally-set mystery-adventure novels. Learn more at coldcasekids.
com or email him at archer@bmts.com.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Human
trafficking
IT’S HAPPENING IN GREY AND BRUCE COUNTIES
BY KATIE BARKER
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by Katie Barker
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Human trafficking is a dangerous
concern that affects many
communities worldwide, including
Grey and Bruce counties.
Thousands of Canadian families are impacted by
human trafficking, many think that it could never
happen to their family, or in their community
but the truth is it happens in rural and urban
communities alike.
Throughout this article we will explore the reasons
behind human trafficking in our region, the
specific vulnerabilities of rural areas, online safety
tips, available resources, guidance for parents and
grandparents to discuss this critical issue with their
young loved ones and what initiatives the Grey
Bruce Anti-Human Trafficking Committee (which
is a subcommittee of Violence Prevention Grey
Bruce) is doing to combat human trafficking in our
community.
What is human trafficking?
Human trafficking is when a person is manipulated,
controlled and/or forced into an act against their
will to benefit another person. It can occur with
sexual exploitation, forced labour, forced marriage,
servitude and organ removal, as outlined below.
Sexual exploitation – The sale of any sexual act
(intercourse, exotic dancing, pornography, massage
parlors, etc.) in which the individual is manipulated,
forced or controlled into a sexual act to benefit
another person.
human trafficking that can happen in many different
industries. It involves recruiting, moving or holding
victims to coerce them into doing any kind of work.
Forced marriage – A marriage that happens
without the consent or against the will of one or
both parties involved, or a marriage that one or both
individuals are forced to stay in.
Servitude – The state of being a slave or completely
subject to someone more powerful.
Three elements of human trafficking
Act (what is done): recruit, transport, transfer,
harbour, control, conceal, hold.
Means (how it’s done): violence, threat of violence,
coercion, abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power,
prey on vulnerabilities.
Purpose (why it’s done): forced labour, slavery, servitude,
organ removal, forced labour or services.
Adapted from Human Trafficking Canada: Canada is NOT
Immune, 2nd Edition (2014)
Is it happening here?
Yes, human trafficking is happening in Grey and
Bruce counties! It can happen anywhere at any time.
Chances are less than a kilometre from where you
Organ removal – An umbrella term that covers a
number of unethical or illegal practices. It consists of
removing organs from living donors without consent
for financial gain.
Forced labour – Labour trafficking is a form of
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Katie Barker
Discussing the realities
of human trafficking,
the importance of
online safety, and
encouraging them to
trust their instincts
can empower kids,
as well as other
vulnerable individuals,
to recognize and avoid
potentially dangerous
situations.
live, someone is being trafficked. Grey and Bruce
counties are predominantly rural and are equivalent
of the size of Prince Edward Island (population of
PEI is 156,947 while Grey/Bruce is 174,300).
There are geographic, socioeconomic, and historical
factors that make some residents of Grey and Bruce
particularly vulnerable to human trafficking. In terms
of geography, this large rural area has easy and direct
driving routes to several large urban centres. These
routes allow traffickers easy access in and out of the
region, as well as numerous backroads on which to
travel in order to avoid detection. In fact, 67 per cent
of human trafficking incidents that were disclosed to
the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline between
2019 and 2022, occurred in Ontario.
Socioeconomic risk factors faced Grey/Bruce include
access to health care, education, healthy food, and
safe and affordable housing, which are all greatly
impacted by income and social equity. Discrepancies
in socioeconomic status influences how human
trafficking impacts our communities and who will
be most at risk. There are transient populations with
disposable income, which can also contribute to the
issue.
Talk to your loved ones
It can be shocking to hear this is happening in your
backyard, but you can address this issue by initiating
conversation with your children and grandchildren.
Discussing the realities of human trafficking, the
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importance of online safety, and encouraging them
to trust their instincts can empower kids, as well as
other vulnerable individuals, to recognize and avoid
potentially dangerous situations.
Who’s most at risk?
High-risk populations include homeless youth,
young women and girls, Indigenous women and
girls, youth in care, individuals with mental health
problems and/or addiction issues, new immigrants
and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Some of the main risk
factors include mental health issues, body image
issues, low self-worth, low self-esteem, learning
disabilities, social isolation, abuse, or lack of support
from family, violence in the home, poverty, need for
survival, desire for a better life, intergenerational
trauma, and the implications of Colonialism.
Did you know that 96 per cent of human trafficking
victims are women and girls? The average age of
a victim of human trafficking is 11-14 years old,
and 91 per cent of human trafficking victims know
their trafficker. These individuals are most at risk
because traffickers will exploit vulnerabilities when
seeking their next victim. It is important to note this
is something that can happen to anyone.
What are the signs?
When we know who is most vulnerable, and the
signs to watch for, we can take steps to prevent it
from happening. Educating yourself and those
around you is the first step in combating this issue.
Outlined below are the signs of both sex and labour
trafficking, which are the two more common forms
in Grey/Bruce.
Indicators that someone is being lured/groomed or
already involved in sex trafficking include:
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• live and/or work in inhumane/terrible conditions
Ways to help someone being trafficked
Do not take matters into your own hands – your
personal safety could be at risk. Those involved
in human trafficking often use violence, so it is
important to keep yourself safe. If it is safe to do
so, provide support for them in a non-judgmental,
compassionate manner and let them know you care
and are there when needed.
• sudden change in behaviour (e.g. skipping
school, falling grades, withdrawn, secretive) and
appearance (e.g. wearing clothing that is not age
appropriate)
• suddenly being given expensive things (e.g.
clothing, purses, jewelry, hair, nails) and being
showered with attention
• isolated or turned against family and friends
• new boyfriend who they won’t introduce you to
• staying out late, missing curfew
• becomes defensive when questioned about
changes in appearance and behaviour
• uses new lingo or slang
• inconsistencies in their story
• excessive amounts of cash
• signs of branding, tattoos with male names
Indicators of labour trafficking include:
• have a job offer that seems too good to be true
• have an employer who makes threats of
deportation or reporting immigration status to
police, or withholds personal identification
• feels their life or those they love could be in
danger if they do not work long hours and/or
accept a lower wage
• must relocate with few details and no payment
upfront
Tell them about the resources available in the
community, and approach a safe adult, such as a
school resource officer, for help. You can also contact
Crime Stoppers to report anonymously or contact
the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-
900-1010. If you or the other person are ever in
immediate danger or crisis, call 911.
Staying safe online
Share the importance of privacy – Explain
why they should not share their full name, address,
phone number, or school details online. Add an extra
layer of protection by teaching them how and why
to turn off locations on their social apps. Staying safe
online is important and educating your loved ones
with information like this is the first step in staying
safe.
Set some ground rules – Establish clear screen
time limits and content boundaries and make sure
your loved ones understand them. Explain why these
rules are important and how they can help protect
them from online risks. Consistent guidelines will
help them navigate the online world safely.
Stay in the loop – Keep an eye on your loves
ones’ online activities. Regular check-ins can
help you stay aware of their online interactions.
Parental control software can help you periodically
check in on their social media and other online
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activity. This is not about invading privacy; it is
about ensuring their safety and recognizing danger.
Keep the conversation going – Encourage your
loved ones to talk about their online experiences.
Teach them about potential dangers and remind
them they can always turn to you with questions or
concerns. Open communication is key to making sure
they feel safe, supported, and informed.
The Grey Bruce Anti-Human Trafficking Committee
is a subcommittee of Violence Prevention Grey
Bruce, which meets monthly to discuss what trends,
changes and challenges we are seeing in regard to this
issue, working on better system navigation for service
providers who help support victims and survivors
of human trafficking, and what initiatives the group
focuses on. Currently the group’s main focuses
have been preventative work through prioritizing
community education and engagement.
The group has also created resources for service
providers and businesses, as well as giving more
presentations, workshops, and training for both service
providers and concerned community members, with
hopes to expand into schools in the future.
There are approximately 35 agencies and
organizations that participate in this committee, as
well as survivors of human trafficking, concerned
community members, and representatives from the
Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking. The
committee is engaging in communities throughout
Grey/Bruce and developing unique and important
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Crisis services
Victim Service Bruce Grey – 1-866-376-9852
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Katie Barker
Keep an eye on
your loved ones’
online activities.
Regular check-ins
can help you stay
aware of their
interactions.
– 519-376-2121 ext. 2458
Immediate Emergency Response – 911
Police Services
Grey Bruce OPP – 1-888-310-1122
South Bruce OPP – 1-888-310-1122
Hanover Police Service – 519-364-2411
Owen Sound Police Services – 519-376-1234
Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation Police – 519-534-1233
Saugeen Shores Police Service – 519-832-2500
West Grey Police Service – 519-369-3046
Shelters/emergency housing
YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce-Housing Services
– 519-371-9230
Safe N’ Sound – 519-470-2222
Kabaeshiwim Respite Women’s Shelter (Saugeen
First Nation) – 519-797-3677
Women’s House Serving Bruce Grey
– 1-800-265-3026
Women’s Centre Grey & Bruce – 1-800-265-3722
The Anti Human Trafficking Youth Residence
(Studio Blue) – 226-668-0357
Helplines
Chrysallis Network National Human Trafficking
Helpline – 1-866-528-7109
The Women’s Centre Anti-Human Trafficking
Crisis Line – 519-371-5818
Text Line: 226-668-0357
National Human Trafficking Helpline
– 1-833-999-9211
Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868
Ontario 211 Community and Social Services
Helpline – 211
Katie Barker is a youth sexual assault and anti-human
trafficking counsellor for Women’s House Serving Bruce and
Grey, offering one-on-one counselling, advocacy support, case
management, safety planning, and court support to individuals
who are at risk of, entrenched in the lifestyle, and/or survivors
of human trafficking. Katie is also currently the coordinator
for the Grey Bruce Anti-Human Trafficking Committee. She
has been a Child and Youth Counsellor for over 12 years and
has worked in many different areas including adolescent mental
health, teaching, program planning and more.
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TRAVEL
Going, your way
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
— Augustine of Hippo BY LAURALEE GILIBERTI
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by LauraLee Giliberti
TRAVEL
Ask most anybody what they plan to do in
retirement and the response will likely involve a
variation of the answer, “Plan to travel.”
While it’s a vague answer, it satisfies because we know
what they mean. We too plan to travel. Somehow, it
becomes a solid, purpose-driven retort that’s satisfying
because it needs no accompanying explanation.
Conversation flows easily again, the bullet of awkward
pauses around what retirement will actually look like
being successfully dodged. Unpacking the idea of
‘travel plans,’ however, warrants a closer look because
they are as varied as ways to fold (or roll) clothes for a
suitcase (or carry on).
Types of travel and travellers
“Oh, the places you’ll go.”
— Dr. Seuss
The types of both ‘travel’ and ‘travellers’ has a broad
scope that is constantly changing as we become more
travel savvy and venture further afield. Just consider
the types of travel – adventure, solo, leisure, luxury,
mountain, rural, urban, culinary, cultural, domestic,
international, group, budget, family vacations, road
trips, backpacking, cruises, historical tourism, virtual
travel, slow travel, and holidays.
That’s a wide variety of ways to experience the
world.
always bumps up against the realities of time and
money, and the quantity of each.
Time and money
“Time is more valuable than money. You can get more
money, you can’t get more time.”
— Jim Rohn
When considering travel plans, the two resources
of time and money are always key considerations.
The big impact of length of time away cannot be
underestimated. Being absent for extended periods
of time, one fails to build a strong community in
your home port and, according to research, building
community in one’s senior years is crucial if they
want to have a fulfilling ‘next chapter.’ (https://pmc.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8953512/)
Part-time jobs, grandkids, volunteer jobs, book clubs,
interest classes, gardens, friends, social engagements,
home church attendance, community events,
extended family time, and home maintenance
schedules are all disrupted if one is away for long
periods. While mobile phones, blogs and vlogs,
Facetime and condo living are all ways to sustain life
at home, finding purpose and building a community
is a significant challenge when you are never there.
Is there a potential to end up in a black hole of
Now consider the traveller types – budget,
backpackers, luxury, mid-budget, activity-based,
foodies, experience-seekers, cultural, religious and/or
pilgrims, relaxation-lovers, domestic, international,
nature-goers, city-goers, solo, group, slow, volunteers,
and adventure (wanderlustdesigners.com).
The specialized words are purposeful because they
define the experiences, but regardless of what type
of traveller you are, or the type of travel you do, one
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loneliness, isolation and alienation when you return?
Maybe, but as we stare out at yet another bleak
Ontario winter, we decide to ponder that when we
get back and undaunted, start to plan our next trip!
So now, we consider the matter of money. As
Jacob Morgan said, “People who spend money on
experiences, not things, are just happier all around.”
Travel arbitrage is the idea that you travel to the
countries where it is cheaper to live than it is in your
home country. Going away is the point – the where
matters less, as long as it’s cheaper. Less money but
more time? Asia, Central and South America and
some limited European Union countries are your
go-to destinations. If you have more money but less
time, you can go to more expensive places for shorter
durations including in North America, most of the
EU, the UK, Australia, Hawaii, the Caribbean, or by
travelling to remote islands.
The idea of travel arbitrage works, but you have to
accept the fact that you might be doing a ‘slum tour’
(yes, it’s a thing – it’s controversial, but a thing) and
not a tour of the Sistine Chapel (not controversial,
but really, really crowded.) In addition, cheaper
countries are generally more challenging to navigate.
“People who
spend money
on experiences,
not things, are
just happier all
around.”
- Jacob Morgan
Travel arbitrage allows for some fun considerations:
a five-star luxury hotel in New Delhi, India, can be
had for $300 a night. In London, UK, it comes in
starting at $1,600 a night. Alternatively, one can get
a clean (according to the reviews) large room in New
Delhi for $20 a night and that includes breakfast!
The cheapest clean hotel I can get in London, UK,
is over $175 a night if I want a room to myself, not a
hostel situation. Being old and crotchety, I draw the
line at bunkbeds in communal rooms and sharing
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bathrooms with strangers.
If you are into ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences and
don’t care about leaving Ontario for the whole
winter, you can consider the Burj Al Arab in Dubai,
a seven-star hotel! The cheapest suite of rooms for
one night, for me, an Average Joe Canadian, will set
me back a mere $3,000. That includes free Internet,
a buffet breakfast, and a private butler. A private
butler, might be interesting and fun, but is it worth it?
That’s for you to decide as you weigh time vs money.
For those on a budget and/or ‘nature’ tourists, it
used to be that camping was a cost-effective choice.
While RV travel can be overall cheaper than hotels
and using public transport or renting a car, when
you factor in the costs of the whole enterprise, the
financial difference may not be as great as it used to
be, especially in North America.
In addition, you are competing for campsites that
cost upwards of $75 a night and you have to book
months in advance, unless you are OK with staying
the night in a parking lot (no judgment, just reality).
Doing the camper-van experience in Europe could
be cheaper than in North America because the
EU is more flexible with off-road overnight stays.
However, due to its popularity and the natives
complaining about crowded streets, the rules are
changing. RV travel is not without fundamental
hassles though. Having to conserve water, electricity
and worrying about holding tank space is not for the
uninitiated. Once you have factored in your budgets
of time and money, your next consideration is who
will you go with?
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out whether you like people or hate them than to travel
with them.” — Mark Twain
Sharing accommodation drastically reduces the
cost of your trip, but it’s not without its pitfalls. The
friends you start out with might not be friends at the
end; family you are stuck with. The success of the
venture largely depends on good communication.
Discussions around the amount of together time
vs alone time, how will food costs be shared, and
who gets the sofa-bed are all key starting points for
travelling with a companion. Regardless though, joint
travel invites bickering and resentment possibilities
and, “Who ate all the low-fat Greek yogurt that the
group paid for?!” situations, so be prepared.
Booking with a tour company is another possibility,
but that is not necessarily cheaper than planning
your own trip. There are pros and cons to group
travel – some people are tour people and some
people are very much not. The cons are that there is
always that one person who is annoying, late, whiny,
slow, asks stupid questions, and is loud, rude and
breathes funny. Also, maybe you have no interest in
yet another winery tour on Day 3 of the itinerary.
The pros are obvious – it’s hassle free (well, except
for the funny breather). Group tour travel can also
provide that security and reassurance for people that
want to do more of an adventure travel experience
(safari camping in Botswana or a gorilla observation
in Rwanda anyone?) that they otherwise wouldn’t be
able to do alone. It just ain’t cheap, and we’re back
to time vs money.
If travelling with a group isn’t your style, travelling
solo is an alternative and more people, especially
women, are considering that. In fact, solo female
travel is becoming extremely popular. The greatest
increase in solo travel in 2022 came from women
aged 65 and older going from four per cent in 2019
to 19 per cent in 2022. In fact, 84 per cent of all
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lone travellers are women. (www.condoferries.co.uk)
A survey by the travel organization Road Scholar
has revealed that up to 30 per cent of the company’s
tour participants are solo travellers, and of those
solo travellers, 85 per cent are women! Women are
also feeling more comfortable and are now being
encouraged to travel without their spouse. In the
Road Scholar study, 60 per cent of the company’s
solo travellers in 2022 were married but travelling
without their spouse (https://www.forbes.com/
sites/michaelgoldstein/2024/02/22/women-loveto-travel-men-not-so-much/#).
That being said, women surveyed cited fear,
loneliness, safety, and health concerns as some of
the reasons they hesitate to travel alone. One of the
leading travel sites for women, journeywoman.com,
is known for empowering mature women to travel
alone. If you are a woman looking for inspiration,
check it out! If one is travelling alone but choosing to
do so as part of a group – alone but not completely
– then the next decision is whether to share a room
with a stranger or pay a single supplement. This
charge, levied to single travellers, can be upwards of
25 per cent of the overall tour price, so privacy does
not come cheap. Some travel companies are on to
this solo travel trend and waive the single supplement
or hide it in the original price.
Alone or with a group, you can be the architect of
your own experience, so now the question is what
are you going to do?
What to do when you get there?
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
— Helen Keller
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the next 25 years – that’s a daunting task! Planning
in chunks of three to five years is much more
appropriate, while at the same time allowing you
to capitalize on the here and now. Taking stock of
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that works for you now, because now’s probably
the best it’s going to be from here on out. Let’s use
me as an example, I’m 64 years old. Since I work
at it, I am in reasonable shape and my mobility is
excellent, thank you God! For my next three-to-fiveyear
chunk, I will maximize this good fortune and
plan challenging adventures that are mentally and
physically energizing. For me, that’s adventure travel.
Adventure travel is one of the more expensive types
of travel as it often involves specialized equipment,
skills, and knowledge. Adventure sports, ecoadventures,
expeditions, and extreme culture shocks,
which all may involve ‘roughing it,’ are current
considerations. Despite the fact that I am not much
of a tour person, adventure tour companies are
a good place for me to start looking for my next
experience. That will require more money, so that
means less time away as I have more time than
money. The upside is that going away for shorter
periods of time allows me to build my community
in my hometown as I prepare for becoming really
old at the same time. Alternatively, I can consider
travelling to third-world countries where it’s cheap
but challenging, with the upside being I can stay
longer. Also, I can adapt and splurge on airport
transfers instead of schlepping my stuff on public
transit, and first-class train travel, not third.
As I get older, and my overall wellness, desire, and
mental tolerance for new experiences diminishes, I
will plan the next appropriate experience that matches
my state of being at that time. I might consider slow
travel (staying in one place for longer) in an Airbnb
or short-term rental, as it’s less physically demanding.
ship has sailed on high-altitude trekking... probably…
unless I start training…
Going, your way
“To travel, is to live.”
— Hans Christian Anderson
Many retirees have a desire to get out and see what’s
around the corner, but we need to do it before it’s too
late. Travel is changing, and there are more options
and flexibility, but there are also more rules, and
definitely more people, and our capacity to handle
new and frustrating situations is waning. It cannot be
argued that it’s certainly cheaper, easier, and simpler
to stay home. But still, we ‘plan to travel’ because we
know a change of scenery is never a bad thing – it
broadens one’s perspective, dusts away the cobwebs
of a rut, and rarely fails to invigorate.
At the very least, if we are away for months or only
days, if we hate every single moment, or have the
time of our lives, if we use Louis Vuitton luggage or
a battered backpack, we know that it is always so nice
to come home, wherever home may be.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series on travel. LauraLee
Giliberti is currently in the UK practicing travel arbitrage and
can be reached for comment at lauraleegiliberti@gmail.com.
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Or maybe I will prefer to be with my community and
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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For one in five people in Canada,
arthritis is more than an inconvenience
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to enjoy activities like playing with
grandchildren, caring for their garden,
travelling, volunteering, or even climbing
stairs.
Many people associate arthritis with the
natural course of aging, but its reality is
far more serious than occasional stiffness
or achy joints. For six million people in
Canada, arthritis is a life-altering, often
devastating condition that steals quality of
life, mobility, physical and mental health,
and ends careers earlier than planned.
It disrupts daily life, is a leading case of
disability and workplace limitations, and
can leave people feeling isolated and alone
in their chronic pain.
Half of people living with arthritis are
under 65 and, while the disease can strike
anyone at any age and can last a lifetime,
the likelihood of being impacted by it
increases with age. In Canada, nearly half
of people over 65 live with arthritis and
nearly 60 per cent living with it are women.
Despite its widespread impact, arthritis
remains significantly underfunded and
misunderstood. And it’s not just a problem
for today; by 2045, the number of people in
Canada living with arthritis is projected to
rise to nine million. There is still no known
cure for arthritis, but researchers are working
diligently toward a different outcome.
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is not just one condition; it’s a
term for over 100 different diseases that
cause swelling and pain in the joints and
can also affect other tissues and parts of
the body. Did you know that some types of
arthritis can affect the heart, eyes, lungs,
kidneys and even the skin? And it is rarely
a singular condition. Many people with
arthritis also face other serious health issues
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like heart disease or diabetes, making its impact even
more significant.
There are two main kinds of arthritis – inflammatory
and osteoarthritis. Inflammation causes pain,
stiffness, redness and swelling in joints or tissue. If
left untreated, inflammation can lead to permanent
joint damage or changes that result in loss of
function and disability. You may have heard of types
of inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis,
psoriatic arthritis, or gout.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis
(OA), affecting more people in Canada than all other
forms of arthritis combined. OA is a progressive
disease affecting the whole joint that leads to the
breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying
bone. Joints naturally repair and replace damaged
tissues from everyday use; however, over time, wear
and tear on joints can outpace the body’s ability to
repair them, leading to OA.
one understands what you’re living with.
The emotional toll is equally significant. People
living with arthritis are more likely to face anxiety,
mood disorders, poor mental health, and difficulty
sleeping compared to those without the condition.
It’s a disease that affects both the body and the mind,
impacting overall quality of life in profound ways.
How is arthritis diagnosed and treated?
One of the biggest hurdles in managing arthritis
is getting a diagnosis. The process often involves a
combination of medical history, physical exams and
diagnostic tests like blood work or X-rays. While it
may take time, early diagnosis is crucial. Starting
treatment as soon as possible can help slow the
progression of the disease and prevent irreversible
joint damage.
Being overweight also increases the risk of OA
because extra weight puts added stress on joints like
the knees and hips.
How does arthritis affect life?
Arthritis can have a devastating impact on every
aspect of a person’s life, far beyond chronic pain.
Its debilitating effects can rob people of cherished
moments, like spending time with family, enjoying
activities with friends, or even just cooking a meal.
Arthritis can steal mobility and independence,
upending retirement plans and making simple joys
like walking in nature feel out of reach. Everyday
tasks like baking, cleaning, grocery shopping, or
completing projects around the house become
increasingly challenging. Even personal hygiene can
feel overwhelming during arthritis flare-ups.
Arthritis is unpredictable; it doesn’t keep a schedule.
You wake up not knowing how you will feel and what
you’ll be able to do. It’s an exhausting, exasperating
and often invisible disease, and you may feel like no
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If you’re experiencing symptoms like persistent joint
pain, stiffness, or swelling, don’t dismiss it as just
getting older. Talk to your doctor.
Knowledge is power when you live with arthritis.
You have an essential role to play in managing your
symptoms; it’s important that you learn all you can
about your disease and proactively ask your health
care provider questions about treatment options and
self-management tips.
Arthritis impacts everyone differently, so treatment
plans should be personalized to meet each person’s
unique needs. This requires guidance from a team
of health care professionals, which may include your
family doctor, rheumatologist, surgeon, pharmacist,
physiotherapist, or occupational therapist.
Sometimes treatment includes medication; it
almost always includes lifestyle and dietary changes
alongside physical activity.
There are many resources out there to empower you
to lead the fight to manage arthritis in your life.
Tips for living well with arthritis
Keep moving – When movement becomes
painful, it’s tempting to avoid it altogether. However,
staying active is essential. For people with arthritis,
regular physical activity is one of the best ways
to support healthy joints, ease pain and enhance
mobility. If arthritis steals your ability to participate
in some of your favourite activities, it’s easy to get
discouraged. However, “motion is lotion” and
any movement is better for your joints than none.
Low-impact activities like walking, tai chi, arthritisfriendly
yoga, and swimming are gentle on your
joints while keeping you active. Building muscle to
support your joints is especially important when
living with osteoarthritis, so incorporate some light
weight-bearing exercises. Work with your health care
provider or physiotherapist for the best activity plan
for your ability.
Arthritis-friendly food – Beyond movement, how
you nourish your body is important too. Evidence shows
that choosing anti-inflammatory foods like salmon,
walnuts and brown rice, while maintaining a healthy
lifestyle, can reduce inflammation in your joints if you
live with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis.
Lean on your support network – Living with
the chronic pain and limitations of arthritis can be
a very isolating and lonely experience. Your loved
ones want to support you, but they often don’t know
exactly what you need. Let them into your world and
share specifically how they can help. Is it too much
today to carry groceries in or run an errand? You
don’t need to struggle alone – let others help you.
Some people find their social circles shrink when they
can no longer do their favourite activities. If you can
relate, you might enjoy a new hobby or meeting new
friends through a low-impact activity like walking.
Check your local community centres or libraries for
social clubs near you.
Be kind to yourself – Living with arthritis can be
overwhelming, exhausting and truly debilitating. On
tough days, when you can’t accomplish everything
you’d hoped to, be patient and kind with yourself.
Thank your body for what it can do and embrace selfcompassion
and flexibility when plans need to change.
Resources
Arthritis Society Canada offers a variety of resources
and programs to help support people in Ontario and
across Canada living with arthritis, including:
Arthritis Talks – A free webinar series that connects
thousands of people with subject-matter experts on
topics like arthritis medications, pain management,
nutrition, and caregiving strategies.
Arthritis Line – Living with arthritis can be
challenging for both those diagnosed and their family
members. Connecting with a trusted resource for upto-date,
reliable and evidence-based information can
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provide some relief. Arthritis Line is a free telephone
support service offering personalized arthritis support
and resources in both English and French. Call
1-800-321-1433 to connect with a representative.
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education
Program (AREP) – In Ontario, AREP is a program
that provides a range of treatment and education
services by our team of trained physiotherapists,
occupational therapists and social work professionals.
Services are funded by the Ontario government if
you have an Ontario Health Card and a confirmed
diagnosis of arthritis. To make a self-referral for a
free appointment at the AREP clinic in southwestern
Ontario, call 1-800-321-1433.
Visit arthritis.ca to learn more about these programs
and discover more arthritis resources.
Hope for a brighter future
Arthritis research is progressing, with exciting
advancements to improve how we diagnose, treat
and prevent arthritis. As Canada’s largest nonprofit
funder of arthritis research, Arthritis Society
Canada advocates at all government levels for
increased funding to drive arthritis research further
and supports Canada’s leading researchers working
to uncover innovative solutions that bring us closer
to a cure. Together, we can build momentum for a
brighter future, offering hope to millions of people
in Canada living with arthritis.
Trish Barbato is President & CEO at Arthritis Society
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research initiatives and discover how you can get involved in
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Maple cinnamon buns
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With Easter coming, make hosting
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recipe.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ready in 40 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Serves 10
INGREDIENTS
Dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
¼ cup butter, cold
¾ cup milk
¼ cup maple syrup
Filling
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 ½ cups apples, diced and peeled
Instructions
Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. With
a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles
coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk to make a soft dough. Gather up and place on a
lightly floured surface. Knead eight times and roll into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
Filling: In a microwave safe bowl, melt ⅓ cup butter in the microwave and set
aside. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and
set aside. Brush dough with 1 tbsp of the melted butter and a sprinkle the
apples evenly over dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the apples.
Starting at the long side, tightly roll the dough up; and pinch seam to seal.
With a serrated knife, cut into 10 pieces.
For the remaining melted butter, add maple syrup and microwave until
simmering, about 30 seconds. Pour into a 9” round cake pan. Place the pieces
cut-side-up in the pan. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes or until golden, and
insert a toothpick into the dough to ensure it comes out clean. Immediately
invert onto a large plate and let stand for about 15 minutes to allow the syrup
mixture to soak into the buns and cool. You can also use pears instead of
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