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Mind 
Having Fun & Staying Silly
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” – George Bernard ShawKeep playing.What better advice is there as we get older than to stay joyful, be...
Body
Self-Management BC
Self-Management BC offers free health programs for British Columbians online, by telephone, and by mail. The programs are for adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions and there is...
Grandparenting
Babysitting the Grandparents
Two of Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish’s bestselling books are available in one adorable boxed set. From making a pirate cave fit for a Grandpa, to planning a sleepover with Grandma, each book is...
Mind
FYI Grandparenting Stats
• The average age of Canadian grandparents has jumped from 65 to 68 in a single generation. And the number of grandparents over 85 has nearly tripled since 1995.• Life expectancy has increased so...
Grandparenting
Gordy Dodd: Grandfather & Community Superhero
Gordy Dodd isn’t your typical grandfather. Who else do you know that’s just as comfortable playing Super Gordy, Bob Barker and the Incredible Hulk as part of his 40-year TV ad campaign as he...
Food
Calling All Bakers
Do you like to bake? Would you like to meet with others who enjoy baking and try new recipes every month? Then join Vancouver Island Regional Libraries’ Virtual Baking Club. Each month will have...
Grandparenting
3 Have-to-Haves for Techie Grandparents
1. Aura by Carver Digital Frames. See the people you love—on rotation!—and invite them to add photos, too. Smart digital frames provide crisp details, full light, and great quality. With social distancing, photos...
Grandparenting
Read ‘A Story Before Bed’
A Story Before Bed lets you record a video of yourself reading a children’s book to be played back any time. Some grandparents want to be able to read books to their grandkids live....
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