Living

One of my earliest Practical Geek columns predicted your next computer would be a tablet.

Gluten-free baked goods are becoming more readily available these days. You've probably noticed that most major stores have a pretty sizeable selection.

With family and friends dropping in for December visits, work in the garden sometimes has to be done on an emergency basis only. With those thoughts in mind here's my December garden staging list.

Searching for Shapes and Silhouettes A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30-3 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.

I remember from years ago hearing or reading chickadees described as "cheery little chubby chaps.

North Shore Neighbourhood House’s Alison Ching, seniors’ program co-ordinator (left), and Gail Roxburgh, seniors’ program worker and fitness instructor, lead a recent lunch and learn workshop focused on brain health, entitled Exercise Your Aging Body

Andrea Perrino, owner of North Vancouver fitness studio Go to Hellth, located at 103-130 Pemberton Ave., encourages community members to attend an upcoming two-hour spin cycle class Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m.

Imperative to reconnect with the living world

Notices Seniors Gathering A free drop-in program for an informal get together and chat from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

With Christmas just around the corner, the hustle and bustle of the season has begun and having dogs underfoot while hosting friends and family can get a bit hectic. That's why the 'go to your bed' command is such a fabulous tool.