Living

“… parents are the biggest problem in youth sports.” This comment comes from Mike Matheny, a Little League coach.

Hospital work not as seen on TV

Thimbleberries taste like raspberries. And they’re a little bit crunchy. Kids who attend the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre’s homesteading summer camp already know this.

Becoming a good mountain biker takes skill, confidence and plenty of practice. And sometimes it involves stopping to smell the strawberries, or, more accurately, pedaling towards them.

It has been a tradition for many years to bring moms flowers on Mother’s Day. Any token of appreciation is nice to give your mom on her special day, but if you would like to go the extra mile this year then try this very easy teacup arrangement.

I left my recent breakfast at Glory Juice Co. feeling nourished, sated but not stuffed, and more than a little righteous, if I’m being totally honest.

Participants in the ukulele drop-in class at John Braithwaite Community Centre get together to practise recently. The class is for anyone ages 55 and older. It is held Wednesday afternoons, 2:30-4 p.m., at the centre. Drop-in: $2.

Recently, along with a popular fitness tracking device, I received a birthday card with the inside caption reading “If you rest, you rust.” It led me to think about the role of exercise in supporting the healthy aging of seniors.

Ambleside’s Swiss Sports Haus subscribes to the Five Golden Rules of Athleisure as decreed by fashion bible Vogue magazine.

A few years ago, Dr. Maryam Zeineddin had an idea. She felt there was a need to address the broad subject of women’s preventative health with a specific plan.