Living

Your muscles aren’t the only things that need a regular workout. Healthy aging is important for everyone, and it is essential not to forget the health of your brain as well, says the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C.

A long and healthy life is the ultimate goal for many people.

Robert McCandless of the Port Community Liaison Committee (far right) presents a cheque for $500 to Karen Wheatley, president of OWL, along with staff member Rob Hope and Sonsie, a resident bald eagle.

Lower your library fines and help feed those in need during Fraser Valley Regional Library’s second annual Food for Fines campaign. Until Jan. 17, library patrons can “pay” their fines with food.

New Ladner Business Association president Andrea Frustaci (left) and LBA member Mandip Gill (right) present South Delta Food Bank volunteer Bernie with $1,000 and some non-perishable food items.

CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Stroke Recovery is seeking volunteers for a gymnasium program which takes place on Thursdays. One to one efforts are required for safety purposes to assist stroke survivors while using equipment, weights, treadmills, etc.

I reminded someone yesterday that Jesus was born amidst a noisy backdrop, with animals braying and cooing, in a season of darkness, and in a time of political turmoil. It wasn’t easy or soothing as some of our Christmas carols suggest.

Here we are: poised to bid adieu to the old year, and usher in the new one. The husband and I have been watching this day approach, and pondering what most milestone-watchers have been pondering: our goals for 2016.

The Century Group facilities team loads the Stockings For Kids donations into trucks for delivery to Deltassist. The community filled 300 stockings this year, donations that took three vans and a work trailer to deliver.

Paige Evans is excited to be able to tell Santa what’s on her list during a visit with St. Nick at the Town Centre Mall in Tsawwassen.