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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 30, 20243 min read
The true language of love
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It's up to you to decide, whatever Valentines Day will mean to you. I feel it's a great opportunity to...
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Lauren Walker
Jan 26, 20242 min read
The Artist Within - January 2024
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard First, I want to thank all those who purchased one of my Christmas ornaments. I started with 200 of...
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The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read
26th Annual Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show
MARILYN PEARCE, Lake Scugog Historical Society, Show Convenor SCUGOG: The Lake Scugog Historical Society (LSHS) is pleased to announce,...
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Lauren Walker
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Movement for Life - Seniors edition
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard I am so not into dieting! I don’t understand why people go to such extreme lengths. I’ve seen and...
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Tammy Adams
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Navigating Social Services: A Guide for Seniors
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Special to The Standard As our population continues to age, consequently the importance of understanding and...
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Lauren Walker
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Most of you who read my articles know my attitude about aging. Age does not dictate success; it is your desire to do it,...
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Lauren Walker
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker I’m not of the thinking, an “Old dog can’t learn new tricks.” This means, at a certain stage in life, we stop...
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The Standard
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Columbia: Biodiversity Gone Berserk
JAY THIBERT North Durham Nature Club NORTH DURHAM: On November 9th, the North Durham Nature Club is hosting a presentation by James...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Common Sense for Long Term Success
by Lauren Walker There’s a lot of information and misinformation when it comes to eating and exercise. Let’s take the common sense...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Why do we plan?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley I was blessed to meet two lovely ladies who follow my articles in The Standard, and we began chatting. It...
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The Standard
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard This Autumn weather has been ideal for finishing up all the garden duties. Many of us have taken...
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The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Uxbridge Farmer Wins Healthy Water Award
UXBRIDGE: The Healthy Water award has been given to Mike Lanigan, from Uxbridge Township. The Healthy Water award is apart of the annual...
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The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Collaborative opportunity becomes reality for two local groups
KAREN YELLOWLEES, Durham Federation of Agriculture Administrative Coordinator DURHAM: Two active groups in the Durham Region farming...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 24, 20232 min read
The Artist Within by Lauren Walker
Great things are happening and I’m so pleased to share my adventures. I’ve been busy chasing my dreams! The Port Perry Artists...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
There is nothing better than developing a relationship with your grandchildren
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley My grandchildren certainly help me keep young at heart. It is a special relationship which is filled with...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Movement for Life - minded
by Lauren Walker You’re Never too Old to Exercise I remember many years ago someone said to me “Isn’t that person too old to exercise?”...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can you afford not to invest in your health?
by Lauren Walker "If you don't invest in your health now, be prepared to pay for your illness later." This excellent saying I came across...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can you hear me now?
by Tina Y. Gerber–McCurley I find it interesting that the smallest bone in your body is in your ear. It is called the stapes and is the...
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The Standard
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The 1970s was a groovy decade, seeing changes in music, culture and fashion. Many of us...
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Tammy Adams
Sep 19, 20232 min read
A Difficult Decision: Long-Term Care
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard When a loved one needs long-term care, it can be a difficult and emotional decision...
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