Grey-Bruce Boomers Winter2023

FROM THE PUBLISHER
Somehow it’s winter again in Grey/Bruce. Each year the holiday season
seems to creep up on me more quickly.
While I’m well aware winter always comes after fall, I’m always surprised
by the first snowfall (which happened on Halloween this year, a cruel
joke!), leaving me, like many others, scrambling to get snow tires on, finish
raking leaves, put away patio furniture and then think about the long list of
Christmas duties that lie ahead. The cold and snow will come, regardless
of whether or not we are ready, so we might as well enjoy it, check out the
activities at the local arena, hopefully get the snowmobile out, play in the
snow with the grandkids or hunker down with a good book or movie and
wait it out until spring.
CONTENTS
Bikepacking • 4
Prevent falls at home • 10
Saving memories • 14
Bucket List • 20
Cultural celebrations • 26
Recipe • 30
In this issue we have a first-hand account of “bikepacking” the Camino
Frances by May Tettero, who found peace through struggle. We also have
an informative article about keeping your home safe from trips and falls
Kevin McKenzie of Ontario Home Health. Our bucket list feature by Doug
Archer allows us a glimpse into what being a master model ship builder looks
like. Writer and memory keeper Arlen Wiebe writes about the importance
of keeping the past alive and recording the life story of yourself or loved
one. Chandrashekar Tripathi shares an article about cultural diversity in
Grey/Bruce and how holidays are celebrated in many different ways.
I hope you have a safe and healthy holiday
season surrounded by those you love, and all the
best in 2024!
Amy Irwin, Publisher
Grey-Bruce Boomers
WINTER 2023/24
Publisher/Ad sales
Amy Irwin
amy@greybruceboomers.com
Magazine Design
Becky Grebenjak
Editorial
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