USEFUL LINKS
The following are links to services that you may find useful:
Connecting Boomers
Linking Boomers - http://www.linkingboomers.com
Linking Boomers is a web site for those aged 50+ interested in staying connected to their community through events, work, volunteering, classifieds, and meeting other people. Originally developed for the city of Ottawa, it now has websites for the cities of Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria.
Health and Wellness
Julie Desmarais - http://www.juliedesmarais.ca
Julie is a "Emotional Intuitive" and Reiki Master. With her special gifts, she is able to read and balance the human energy field. Julie helps you to identify and release old patterns which leads to greater peace of mind, clarity, and improved health,
Dr. Vivienne Guy, Naturopathic Doctor - http://www.kilbornwellness.com
Dr. Guy is a part of the Kilborn Naturopathic & Wellness Centre. To quote from her website: "Naturopathic Medicine offers a unique balance of Eastern & Western philosophies towards health and healing…The aim of the Naturopathic Doctor is always to support and stimulate the body's ability to heal."
Joan Hughes, Certified Emotion Code Therapist - http://www.MindandBodyFlow.com
The Emotion Code is a safe, simple, quick, and highly effective approach used by Joan Hughes to assist her clients in first identifying and then releasing trapped emotions. As Joan says, "When you release the blocks, you experience flow - flow in the mind, flow in the body, permitting flow throughout your life."
Senior Services
Jane Algire, Senior Wise Services Inc. - http://www.seniorwiseservices.com
Senior Wise Services is a fee-for-service business which manages the care of elderly people who have no one to advocate for them. Jane's services will be of assistance if you have the responsibility of aging parents and will be out of town for an extended period of time.
Ann Dobbins, Executive Director, http://www.memorymatters.ca
Memory Matters provides specialized cognitive stimulation to individuals with early to mid stage dementia thereby assisting with maintaining abilities and promoting independence. Memory Matters is an invaluable source of support, information and respite.
Travel
Canadian Woman Traveller - http://www.cwtraveller.ca
Debbie Lloyd of Canadian Woman Traveller "offers adventure, camaraderie and security of small group travel" especially for women. Their trips include walking tours in Europe, cruising, "paint brush" holidays, and spa retreats.
Web Design
Cathy Kent, Kent Graphics - http://www.kentgraphics.com
Cathy brings both her creative abilities and technical expertise in designing websites. She worked with me in developing my "Life's New Chapter Coaching" website, capturing my vision for the "look and feel", and completing the site in record time.
Hand-Spun Yarn and Knitting
Ana Watts, Art-by-Ana - http://www.artbyana.etsy.com
Ana offers one of a kind hand-spun and hand-painted yarns and fibre. In addition, original hand-knit and hand-woven items are available. Ana specializes in baby and toddler accessories, adult scarves and holiday gift ideas and decorations. Custom orders are welcome and free delivery is available in the Ottawa, Ontario area. Art-by-Ana hand-painted yarns are also available at Knit-Knackers Yarn Warehouse in Ottawa. (http://www.knitknackers.com)
