Kawartha Pony Club Gears up for the Season
Local horselovers find like-minded colleagues at The Kawartha Pony club. It is one of 150 branches of the Canadian Association which boasts a membership of about 3,500 and is supported by almost 1,000 volunteers. Managed by volunteers, this association is dedicated to teaching equestrian skills to youth aged 6 to 25 years and to…
What Are We Eating?
At this point in my life, I am blessed with nine grandchildren, ranging in age from twenty-eight to three. They are all wonderful of course. As I interact with them, I am aware that there is one principle about relationships and facilitating another’s growth that is universal. We all grow best when we are…
Digesting Canada’s New Food Guide
Canada’s new Food Guide is a welcome update. Gone are the recommendations around serving sizes and portions. Instead, a simple picture of what a healthy meal looks like is provided. The new guide touts a more plant-based diet with a focus on three components, fruits and vegetables (50%), protein (25%), and whole grains (25%).…
Common Ground – March 2019
“Lion-like March cometh in, hoarse, with tempestuous breath.” William Dean Howells March always seems to me to be the best and the worst part of winter. Best because it means we are almost done with it and worst because looking out the window there is still snow and ice. The winter of 2019 was…
Millbrook’s Community Care Volunteer New to You Store
Millbrook’s frugal “fashionistas” have a secret they don’t want you to know. The local Community Care office has a fantastic “New to You” store that sells gently used clothing, shoes, and other smaller items. This store is a hidden gem that offers amazing, high-quality finds for bargain hunters, the environmentally conscious, and those who…
East Central Therapy Dogs Deliver Unconditional Love
For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students destress at exam time. Last year, their more…