Lifelines & The Twist – Seniors Situation Room by Dawn Ford

Lifelines & The Twist – Seniors Situation Room by Dawn Ford

It was probably in school that we learned the poem: ‘Thirty days hath September April, June and November. All the rest have thirty- one, Except for February, twenty eight. But in leap year, twenty nine’. There are versions of it on the web site that rhyme even more. I think we learned it in school […]

Seniors Situation Room – Heart & Stroke Month By Dawn Ford

Seniors Situation Room – Heart & Stroke Month By Dawn Ford

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 – February is Heart and Stroke Month. It is a time not only for fundraising but also to raise awareness of the heart and stroke problems which can be of higher risk apparently for individuals with an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, unhealthy weight, smoking, stress and excessive use of alcohol and drug […]

Seniors Situation Room – By Dawn Ford – A New Book on Cornwall Ontario

Seniors Situation Room – By Dawn Ford – A New Book on Cornwall Ontario

December 6, 2022 – In her book, The Friendly Town That Grew (A Reminiscence of Cornwall, Ontario), Eileen Merkley describes the Bywash as a ‘real people place’. She says that water ran down a cement slope to froth into small churning rapids and into a deep pool. She describes it as an inch or two […]

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford – Blue Jays & Time for Covid Boosters & Flu Shots.

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford – Blue Jays & Time for Covid Boosters & Flu Shots.

November 20, 2022 – Some seniors were talking about what would have been the scenario had there been a strike when we were kids in school. A lot of our Mothers were at home. We don’t think that we would have been having lessons., remote learning or otherwise. No computers in those days. More likely […]

Seniors Situation Room Remembering Princess Elizabeth 1951 Visit to Cornwall Ontario – By Dawn Ford

Seniors Situation Room  Remembering Princess Elizabeth 1951 Visit to Cornwall Ontario – By Dawn Ford

The tenants of Beek Lindsay Seniors Residence had a nice visit with furry little pets recently. Mandy of Wytrueharvatt Farm brought two beautiful white rabbits, a small little rooster and two little white kitty Tickles. Everyone enjoyed holding a little pet for awhile. The Farm is all inclusive and offers 60 , 45 or 30 […]

Seniors Situation Room – By Dawn Ford – Has it really been ten years?

Seniors Situation Room – By Dawn Ford – Has it really been ten years?

August 5, 2022 – Canada Day had come and gone . Some seniors were talking about the ‘old days’, many moons ago when the fathers would bring the fireworks to the curb outside their homes and light them up. All down the street were big blasts of colour as the fireworks hit the air. Some […]

Seniors Situation Room – Happy 106th Birthday to Edna Dorey & Happy Mother’s Day! By Dawn Ford

Seniors Situation Room – Happy 106th Birthday to Edna Dorey & Happy Mother’s Day! By Dawn Ford

May 4, 2022 – Well, we’ve had our April showers, so here come our May flowers. I saw a wee little crocus peeking it’s head and tiny leaves through a muddy spot. So teeny-weeny yet making it through the earth. Beautiful to see and watch each day as it grows into a lovely little flower. […]

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford. February is Heart Month & Remembering Bob & Dorris Turner

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford.  February is Heart Month & Remembering Bob & Dorris Turner

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 – February is Heart Month. It is a time for not only fundraising but also to raise awareness of the heart and stroke problems which can be of a higher risk for individuals with an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, unhealthy weight, smoking, stress and excessive use of alcohol and drug use. Early […]

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford. Mrs. Santa Claus’s Dilemma

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford.  Mrs. Santa Claus’s Dilemma

DECEMBER 25, 2021 – Santa watched his wife Jessica as she stared out the window sighing. He thought that she seemed to be doing that a lot lately. He said to her, “Jessica, you seem preoccupied lately. Anything bothering you?” She turned and looked at him and with a big sigh she said, ” Not […]

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford – Tiger Passes Away & Thanking CCH & St. Joseph’s CCC For Great Care.

Seniors Situation Room.  By Dawn Ford – Tiger Passes Away & Thanking CCH & St. Joseph’s CCC For Great Care.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 – The phrase, “One Day at a Time” can suddenly take on new meaning when we are battling a problem. Recently in August I was in the Cornwall Community Hospital for 3 weeks and underwent surgery. The staff in the ICU are angels…professional and very caring. I was also on the 2nd. […]

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford – Covid-19 Confusion & Book Release!

Seniors Situation Room. By Dawn Ford – Covid-19 Confusion & Book Release!

JULY 29, 2021 – There seems to be a lot of confusion about the COVD-19 Virus. One minute the WHO is saying to please wear your masks, keep your distance and follow health regulations because the Delta virus is spreading globally. Then on TV you watch a golf tournament in the USA and see none, […]

Seniors Situation Room – 100 First Columns Book & Remembering Loved Ones

Seniors Situation Room – 100 First Columns Book & Remembering Loved Ones

JULY 15, 2021 – A book of the best of my first 100 columns will soon be published. For more information or to register for a pre-book sale please email at: info@cornwallfreenews.com The sitcom” The Golden Girls” was a very popular show that we all enjoyed. It was funny and entertaining show about how three […]

1 2 3 17