A sermon preached for the congregation of St. Stephen Anglican Church, Summerland BC Canada on Sunday March 9, 2025 -- The First Sunday of Lent -- The Very Rev. Ken Gray Don’t get me wrong. After many years, Kathie and I how have a family doctor, right here in our little town of Summerland. Hallelujah.... Continue Reading →
RECOPE — A Jewel in the Summerland crown
Another in our “Life in our little town” series. “So Doug, how do you stay so healthy?” Doug is an eighty-six year-old friend who despite some medical challenges enjoys a comfortable and medically stable life. So I was curious, and asked the question. His answer was both immediate and simple. “I attend Recope three days... Continue Reading →
Here comes the rectus abdominis – Exercising My Options 2 – AKA Press Your Advantage.
Some readers of this blog will be glad to know that I have returned to my twice weekly seniors’ exercise class at Kamloops’ Tournament Capital Centre (TCC). COVID and a scheduling conflict stalled my return to what had become an enjoyable routine. Well enjoyable might be a bit of a stretch (!) as I described... Continue Reading →
Exercising my options? Retirement reflection #7
Portrait of the author - LIE - Sam Knight, Unsplash Well it came sooner than expected, though the timing is excellent. While I am only sixty-three and a half years old, today I joined my first seniors exercise class. Now they don’t advertise it as a “seniors” class. It’s described as something to do with... Continue Reading →