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The only thing more fun than travelling is not breaking the budget to do it. Last winter, some of the travel deals being offered were staggering, some up to 75 per cent off......
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Recession or not, consignment is and always has been a smart way to shop. With all the aspects of global warming and the multitude of problems it is bringing, going green is not just a passing fad.....
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Everybody is talking about laser hair removal and with good reason. Imagine not having to shave every day. No more tweezing those pesky chin hairs,no more hiding while you wait for your hair to grow out enough to wax.No more ingrown hairs, razor rash or unsightly stubble. It’s a reality!...
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The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life for those living with cancer....
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There are several investment vehicles that this money can go into and each one can have a positive impact on the child’s financial future. When started right from birth, these various investments have many years to grow and can often substantially or even completely cover future expenses that will arise....
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Recession or not, consignment is and always has been a smart way to shop. With all the aspects of global warming and the multitude of problems it is bringing, going green is not just a passing fad......
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By now you’ve likely heard about the new easier, cleaner and greener system to wheel your waste. The Regional District of Central Okanagan and its member municipalities are in the process of rolling out this new Automated Waste Collection system to every household on curbside collection. Hundreds of residents have already received their new carts, and are using them with great success....
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Edward H.Dreschnack once said,“Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a grandmother.” This statement seems to be especially true for many grandmothers throughout African countries where they find themselves caring full-time for their children’s children as diseases like AIDS...
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As I approach my 27th birthday, I am forced into the realization that I am a grown-up. I know this shouldn’t be news to me. After all, I’ve been married for almost three years, my husband and I own our own home (a.k.a.mortgaged until eternity) and I am employed in a successful career...
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Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be part of a dragon boat team out on the water enjoying a paddle? Consider the Kelowna seniors’ dragon boat team, “Lift What’s Draggin’.”...
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I absolutely love being outside. Caring about the environment, conservation and preserving green space in communities are important tome. I greatly enjoy walking - whether in my neighborhood, at local regional parks or hiking in provincial and national parks across the country. I like learning about new natural areas waiting to be discovered and planning day trips or backpacking trips with friends and acquaintances who just want to soak in the great outdoors....
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When I was a youngster, I had athletic talent and wish my parents had let me explore those abilities and develop some skills in Canada’s favorite sport - hockey....
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Apparently it’s official and Canada, as is most of the industrialized world, is in a recession.That has caused a lot of people to re-examine their financial positions and to scrutinize their monthly expenditures....
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The number 32,626 might not be significant amid talk of billions spent on bailouts and economic stimulus packages. Yet, it is a big number considering what it means. For 32,626 represents the number of times that callers from the Thompson-Okanagan region reached out to the Kids Help Phone in 2008....
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It’s been said that taxes are unavoidable. Thanks to the Canadian government we have be given a little relief in the form of a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Introduced in January 2009, this new tax-sheltered option will allow you to save or invest your money without having to pay tax on its income or capital gains....
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The man sitting in my studio with his guitar poised and microphones adjusted, was grinning like a kid in a candy store. After singing and playing for 70 years, Joe was thoroughly enjoying his first time in a recording studio. I spun slowly around inmy chair and hit the record button as he launched into his first number....
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My mother’s advice came in the form of verbal clichés. These oft-times banal platitudes proved beneficial to me over the years because most of them apply to personal relationships like friends, co-workers, and the greasing of family dynamics....
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There are four museums operated by the Kelowna Museums Society, a non-profit organization that promotes a greater interest and awareness of the natural, cultural, agricultural, and military heritages of the Okanagan region. Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District, the Kelowna Museums offer a wide selection of exhibitions, educational and public programs, and special events....
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Given the financial mess that is occurring in the world these days, it is both interesting and disheartening to watch people scramble looking for the next miracle idea, product, or solution that will save them from disaster....
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En pointe for just five years, Ballet Kelowna has established its place on the Canadian ballet scene as a bold, innovative dance company.Since its inception, this youthful troupe (ages range from 18 to 23) of rising ballet stars has moved local audiences with its captivating artistry. And it takes the show on the road....
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Not long after giving a talk on faith and fitness to a group, someone came up tome and said, "Help me."
How could anyone refuse that plea?...
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Do you live alone, or stay by yourself for part of the day? Do you worry about falling or having amedical emergency where you need help? If so, you are not alone....
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With the Kelowna Snowmobile Club (KSC) celebrating its 40th anniversary, it’s only fitting that the Beyond 50 cover story profiles two of the KCS’s most dedicated volunteers. For the last 27 years, Ray and Marilyn Opitz have dedicated their time and knowledge to Kelowna Snowmobile Club events....
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Charitable giving...most of us do it. Sometimes we give in small ways, like the donation I made to Scouts Canada for an apple outside the drug store last week, or for those Girl Guide cookies I covet, squirrelling them away in the deep freeze where the kids won’t find them....
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Finding Your Inner Strength...
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What exactly is Zero Waste? It’s an international catch phrase that encompasses anything from teens buying fewer lip balms to forcing coffee companies to eliminate their paper-cup disposal. A few years ago, the concept was adopted in the Central Okanagan.....
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Lighting is one of those things that many of us take for granted when it comes to our homes.
We all buy lights and, more importantly, light bulbs.....
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In an effort to look fabulous for my two-year anniversary issue of Beyond 50, I decided to recruit the help of Kelowna Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care Ltd. Like a lot of women I want to look youthful and radiant (Not to mention I am only
44!) I heard about their ReFirme™ skin tightening procedure and was intrigued with what other anti-aging services they might offer....
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Everyone that I had told about this “secret” European fitness phenomenon found it interesting but wouldn’t consider it for themselves. For some reason though, they couldn’t wait to tell their Moms or Dads about it....
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Since I was featured in the spring edition of Beyond 50 magazine I have had an enormous amount of praise heaped upon me for my amazing body transformation. But there were also many questions, the main ones being: howdid you do it and how long did it take?...
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When I was a boy in Meriden, Connecticut, there was a little grocery store about a block from our house. It was also a bookie joint. They would pay me a dime to stack the bottles on the shelves as they listened to the race results....
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“All Aboard,” crowed the conductor. My husband Rick and I jauntily moved with the crowd toward the coaches. We sank down into comfy window seats. The powerful eagledecaled engines of the Verde Canyon Train rolled smoothly out .....
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According to an Ipsos Reid survey, commissioned by Bayshore Home Health, nine out of 10 Canadian seniors have a will. Nearly 50 per cent have a cemetery plot, 63 per cent have a power of attorney, and 44 per cent have made funeral arrangements. But when it comes to actually living the golden years, few have taken steps to ensure they will be healthy and well cared for....
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It’s opening night and here I am the King standing in the wings next to a beautiful woman, the Queen, in the ballet “Cinderella.” We are poised in our costumes ready to go, the curtain rises, the music begins. We are moving towards the audience, turning, bowing, moving precisely the way we rehearsed so many times before....
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Snowmobiling became popular in Kelowna and the Greystokes in the mid 1960s. In 1968, the Kelowna Snowmobile Club was incorporated. Lemmon, Horning, Spall, Chapman, and Graf were among notable names in Kelowna that formed the original Board of Directors. These founders set a direction that would promote the sport of snowmobiling; teach safety, stewardship and a code of conduct....
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“Feng Shui is a living skill.There’s an art to it. It’s scientific, it’smathematical and at times it’s logical,with an element of magic.”I can’t believe a year has passed since I left Asia. After spending three years teaching, producing, researching and traveling I nowhave an even stronger belief in the powerful benefits of Feng shui and colour....
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Seems the environmental push is on to switch out our old-fashioned light bulbs to more energy-efficient fluorescent lighting.Perhaps you’ve already done this in your own home, or are working away at the task, one bulb at a time. Good for you. The effort is not only worthwhile, but makes good environmental sense....
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Gray Monk Estate Winery and Vineyards, in Okanagan Centre,was established in 1972.Owners George and Trudy Heiss craft premium wines and are viewed by many as pioneers and innovators. They, with a handful of others, created the VQA program in 1990, rejuvenating the B.C. wine industry. Last year George and Trudy celebrated three incredible milestones: 45 years of marriage, 35 years of vineyard operation, and the 25th anniversary of the winery....
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For this issue,we asked Heather Crawfordwith the City of Kelowna’s Sport and Recreation department to recap this year’s Civic and Community Awards, which she helped organize. Our goal is to inspire those in the community to think about someone who deserves to be recognized and to submit an Angel for an upcoming issue. Each year, the awards nomination period runs fromearly January through mid-February and we urge you to nominate some of the wonderful people you know,who give above and beyond....
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The Coast Capri Hotel kitchen is the culinary stadium for Executive Chef Monika Lauterbacher. Her love of great food and the desire to create brought her into the culinary world at the age of 19. Working under several great European chefs formany years,Monika gained the knowledge required to become a “Certified Chef du Cuisine.” In 2003, she accepted the position of Executive Chef at The Coast Capri Hotel....
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It’s the Downtown Kelowna Association’s favourite time of year ~ Summer! Who else can offer up shopping,dining, entertainment, living and workspaces in such a beautiful sunny lakeside setting?...
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Imagine growing up in a world of fabric - being lulled to sleep by the hypnotic hum of a sewing machine. Infused in the moment is the belief that nothing is beyond our reach if we work hard and always strive for excellence....
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Imagine growing up in a world of fabric - being lulled to sleep by the hypnotic hum of a sewing machine. Infused in the moment is the belief that nothing is beyond our reach if we work hard and always strive for excellence....
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Increasing age is often associated with increased limitation in the ability to carry out basic activities of daily living. A significant portion of the decline in functional capacity associated is due to physical inactivity. Regular physical activity maintains strength and flexibility, balance and coordination, and can help reduce the risk of falls. Missionwood Retirement Resort joins KickStart!...
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Does the very word “downsizing” cause feelings of stress and apprehension? It doesn’t have to! Even though it can be one of the more challenging events that aging adults will face, there are plenty of companies that specialize in making your move easy and even exciting as you start a new chapter in your life!...
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In his book, The Tipping Point,Malcolm Gladwell engages us with a profoundly hopeful message: “One imaginative person applying a well-placed lever can move the world.”A good example of that is Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth.This documentary is getting people, governments and corporations engaged in environmental,as well as socially responsible, and corporate governance issues.It demonstrates that we have reached a crossroads. One road will preserve the world for future generations, the other not so much....
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Golf has become a very popular sport that attracts all ages to the greens. It is a great way to get some exercise and socialize. It is a sport that has become very competitive and, therefore, entices its participants to seek various services to improve performance....
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When I was a kid, I saw people playing tennis and immediately thought It looked interesting.But that is where my interest stalled. I got a job and started working and raising a family....
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For this issue,we asked Heather Crawfordwith the City of Kelowna’s Sport and Recreation department to recap this year’s Civic and Community Awards, which she helped organize. Our goal is to inspire those in the community to think about someone who deserves to be recognized and to submit an Angel for an upcoming issue. Each year, the awards nomination period runs from early January through mid-February and we urge you to nominate some of the wonderful people you know,who give above and beyond....
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I stood for a moment,stunned, looking at myself in the reflection of the glass entry to the luxury hotel. It had been 45 years since I worked on my last film and rode my last movie horse. I took a step closer and I asked myself,“Is that really me?”...
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