Living

NOW that autumn is fully underway and the weather has cooled, it is time to take advantage of one of the most important gardening seasons of the year and get some work done in the garden.

I love this time of year. There are sparkling sunny days mixed in with the gloomy; russet leaves that shatter underfoot; and a return to cosy sweaters and knits.

North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 11 who have at least two years of violin, ongoing private lessons and an interest in Celtic music are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m.

WHAT'S not to love about pears? Fragrant, curvaceous and delicious, they're wonderful in both sweet and savoury recipes - the tricky part is getting them to be ripe when you're ready to use them.

Nourish Your Community: Too much fruit on your trees? If you have a hard time eating all of your fruit, don't let it go to waste. Donate it.

"THIS is the book I'm most proud of," says author Francis Mansbridge.

REGULAR readers will know we're a long time fan of Quails Gate wines, so it was with some interest that we learned from owner Tony Stewart some time ago, that he was looking to broaden his horizons possibly in Australia, New Zealand or elsewhere.

NORTH Shore Keep Well Society's Andy Demeule leads a fitness class at Lonsdale Quay during the fourth annual North Shore Keep Well Week, recognized by all three North Shore municipalities, Sept. 26-30. Info: www.keepwellsociety.ca.

New North Shore organization serves victims of abuse

AS I stroked Piper's ears while he lay sleeping with his head on my lap it donned on me that my dogs have been sleeping more than usual. I remembered how they used to curl up on their beds after a walk but still remain alert to what was going on.