What Have You Learned?
I asked a friend who is going towards his 80th year,       What has he learned?   After loving...
Ottawa Neighbours Helping Neighbours During the Pandemic
Neighbours helping neighbours during the pandemic Since May 2020, the Centretown Support Network has been helping local residents to cope...
Should I Stay or Should I Move?
The Council on Aging of Ottawa has produced an informative booklet to help with this often difficult decision.  Staying in...
Good Food Ottawa
The Good Food Ottawa website is for both those struggling to buy food and for those more financially secure. For...
when to shop in Ottawa during the covid 19 crisis
When to shop where in Ottawa – to be able to keep your social distance.
Social Distancing and Shopping in Ottawa - when is the best time to shop? These days when it's so important...
Ontario Health Benefits for Seniors
Ontario Medical Benefits For Seniors Now That I’ve Turned 65
It's hard to believe that I'm about to turn 65.  The Fed's sent me a notice last year congratulating me...
Ready for the Golden Girls lifestyle? It may be getting easier!
If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember The Golden Girls, a TV sitcom featuring four women – including the indomitable...
Stores opening early for Seniors in Ottawa due to Covid 19
Many stores have started to have special hours just for seniors to go in to further protect them from the...
Re-Assure yourself – Take the Covid 19 Virus Self-Assessment online.
2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-Assessment If you think you have 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close...
Reserve or cancel Ottawa Para Transpo online
OC Transpo has made a start towards booking Para Transpo trips in Ottawa online. Para Transpo customers can test new...