Positive Aging

This morning, Heather and I went to the Middleton campus of the NSCC.

The parking lot was full. Heather had read the Bridgetown Reader and observed that many of the events of interest required a drive in the car to Annapolis Royal, or thereabouts. My suggestion was that we visit CORAH at NSCC and see if some events were available online. She talked to Jennifer Wesman. Meanwhile, I had the opportunity to meet the new Principal, Jason Clark, and also catch up with Tim Webster, a colleague and Research Scientist at AGRG. Check out his contribution to “Mapping Our Future”.

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We returned with several handouts: HealthyNS, Positive Aging, Community Links. and Ageing Well Together. We also learned that Don Bureaux had announced that he was stepping down as President and CEO. He has accepted a new position — President and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

After leaving the Middleton campus, I stopped at the office of David Bowlby, MLA for Annapolis County. My question would be, “How well is the NSCC meeting the needs of Annapolis County and its citizens?” A question for another day. In particular, “What role can COGS play in managing our landscape?“

At the age of 80, I am realizing the importance of the context of the work environment. This became obvious when I picked up Ralph Milton’s book ‘Well Aged’ from the Middleton library.

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Finally, one last realization, with the closure of the forests because of the fire ban, I have been somewhat restricted in the opportunities for good long walks (eg Kejimkujik National Park and Delaps Cove).

Part of the solution is a change in Geography. Take a holiday.

A second solution would be to jump on the bicycle or into the canoe.

Reference

Ralph Milton, 2021, Well Aged: Making the Most of Your Platinum Years. Douglas and McIntyre, A down-to-earth, inside look at finding happiness at 80+.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Edward for his additions.