{"id":16727,"date":"2017-03-09T15:30:41","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T20:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=16727"},"modified":"2017-03-09T15:30:41","modified_gmt":"2017-03-09T20:30:41","slug":"senior-scape-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/senior-scape-17\/","title":{"rendered":"SENIOR SCAPE"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Christina Doyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, oh yes, spring is a coming, with all its own wonderful excitement.
\nI can see you are smiling now, it won\u2019t be long now when you start wearing your new, fresh pair of running shoes.
\nI guess you can tell by now how much I love spring; just to hear the birds singing, that very first robin in the tree, and everywhere awakening from its sleep.
\nJust like us, we have to awaken our spirit of sleepiness from winter, wake it up and start something new. So what if it takes you a just a little longer to learn? Don\u2019t worry, we share the same boat together! Never say never.
\nSpring is a time of new beginnings. As Henry Ford once said, \u201cAnyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.\u201d
\nThank you, Mr. Ford, for reminding us and helping us realize that we shouldn\u2019t be so cautious in trying something new!
\nOpen your windows and let in that fresh air into your home and buy some pussy willows, it\u2019s just what you need to feel blessed. Simple things in life are all we ask, we don\u2019t need much, do we?
\nMy precious husband can hardly wait to don his hiking boots and get out into the woods once again. If you do get out to where there is a pond, you will be one of the lucky ones to hear first love\u2019s lament of the froggies \u2013 male frogs, that is. They put on a performance like no other, singing for their mates!
\nEach one does his best to sing, sing for his new and welcomed partner! The sound is so unique, it\u2019s not like listening to birds chirping. However, it\u2019s a glorious sound of spring.
\nAlthough winter brings its own peace and serenity, there is something so special about being out in the quiet of spring, that calms the heart and stirs up our soul. Welcome sun, welcome that important Vitamin D that we can get naturally.
\nHere on the home front, we are so excited to declutter. Our basement, filled with memories of childhood in raising two wonderful people. Albums, toys, special clothing items and dusty VHS movies, that my husband and I had watched with our children many a time when they were young. I have given my children the ultimatum: either you take it or it goes on the curb!
\nHave a look in your closet today, are there a few things you would like to get rid of? How about that sweater, or scarf you never wear? Rather than throw it out, give it to someone, or donate your stuff. Believe me, nothing is wasted when you give it away. There is an old rule that says \u2018if you haven\u2019t worn it in two years, it is most likely you never will.\u2019 I guess I didn\u2019t follow that rule too seriously. I have a red dress that I bought to wear for Valentine\u2019s Day.
\nWell, let\u2019s just say there have been quite a few Valentines that have come and gone and it is still sitting in my closet!
\nSo, this glorious spring, wake up Sleeping Beauty, stop waiting for Prince Charming, be happy who you are, and once you realize and recognize what truly makes you happy; you are off to an adventure of living life as it should be.
\nNo one knows what lies ahead for each of us, but God gave us today, just today, so go for it, have fun, smile, be silly.
\nAnd to those of you who have an Irish background, have a merry, happy St. Patrick\u2019s Day and wear the green proudly. Cheers!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s happening
\nat the Seniors\u2019 Centre?<\/p>\n

The Silver Stars, under the direction of Joan Brownlow, will be performing \u201cJack and the Beanstalk\u201d \u2014 another fun pantomime \u2014 at the Aurora Seniors\u2019 Centre on Friday, March 31 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, April 1 at 2:00 pm; and Sunday, April 2 at 2.00 pm. Tickets are only $5.00 per person and include refreshments.
\nThe cast of this production have been in rehearsal for several months learning their lines, using props, getting costumes ready, learning songs, and anything else that is needed to put on a play for you and your grandchildren to enjoy. Even though this may seem like a play just for children, experience has shown that adults have more fun watching the show than the children do.
\nYou know the story about Jack who sells the family cow for beans (and yes, we have a cow although not a real one – but close). The beans are thrown away and grow into a giant beanstalk that Jack climbs right up to the giant\u2019s castle where there is a hen that lays golden eggs. Wait until you see the hen. There is lots of audience interaction, laughter, and a good time will be had by one and all.
\nTickets are available at the reception desk in the Seniors\u2019 Centre or by contacting Joan Brownlow at 905-841-2121 or Producer Paul Wells at pwellsie1@gmail.com.
\nWe look forward to seeing you at one of the above performances.<\/p>\n

Nominations for the Aurora Seniors Association Board of Directors
\nA nomination package is available from the reception desk at the Seniors\u2019 Centre. In order to be nominated you have to be a member in good standing. Nominations close March 17. <\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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