The importance of social connections as we age

CedarVale

When you’re looking for a retirement community, either for yourself or for a loved one, you want to make sure that there are lots of fun and social options available on site. These can be fitness- or health-based, related to learning and intellectual growth, or based in spirituality. In fact, the more varied the options [...]

Spring cleaning: two approaches

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After a long winter there’s nothing like being able to finally throw open the windows once again and enjoy the fresh breezes and sunshine. The change in season also tends to make homeowners eager to tidy up and freshen their indoor environment. But everyone’s idea of the essential components of a thorough spring cleaning differ. [...]

Member-to-member discount program

Georgina Chamber of Commerce

The Georgina Chamber of Commerce is a business association that is the voice of the business community in the Town of Georgina. The chamber provides a variety of programs to help local businesses compete and grow in a competitive marketplace. One of the programs the Chamber runs is a member-to-member discount program that gives members [...]

Financial advice in retirement

Cedervale Retirement

Few topics garner as much attention as money, especially when it comes to saving for retirement or managing the funds you already have. There are as many approaches as there are investors. One of the best pieces of advice, no matter what your age or stage of life, is to seek the services of an [...]

Gifts that really give

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If there’s a downside to being sociable it’s that the wider your social circle, the greater your gift-giving obligations. Events held for family, friends and co-workers, like bridal or baby showers, birthday parties and holiday gatherings, keep you busy – and shopping – all year through. It can quickly become a challenge to continually have [...]

Chamber encourages residents to shop locally

Georgina Chamber

When you open a business, you make an effort to support your community by sponsoring local sports teams or other community events. In turn, you hope your community will support your business by shopping at your store or using your services The Georgina Chamber of Commerce is a business association that acts as the voice [...]

The new retiree

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Long gone is the stereotype of the retired man or woman wondering how on earth they will fill their days. Today’s retirees are a busy lot. They’re physically active and involved in the community. They enjoy strong networks of friendships and pursue an amazing array of interests. If your pre-retirement life was busy and fulfilling, why [...]

A helping hand

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At some point, most of us will face a special set of circumstances we have no way of anticipating. Maybe you’ve fallen ill, been put on bed rest, are receiving medical treatment or are recovering from a stay in hospital. Maybe you’re pregnant and are simply not feeling well enough to do all the cleaning you normally [...]

Staying competitive

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Operating your business can be a daunting task especially with increased competition that threatens to steal your customers. Organizations like the Georgina Chamber of Commerce work to help business owners to deal with the changing business environment. Commercial and residential development is booming in the Town of Georgina, especially in Keswick, and big box stores [...]

The right place at the right time

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Sometimes life throws us a curveball and we’re caught off guard; we don’t know quite how to respond. We’ve always managed fine on our own but this time it’s different. Maybe you are recuperating from an illness or surgery. Maybe your family is away temporarily and you’d like a mini-vacation of your own. Thankfully there are some excellent [...]