Living

A s I write this, it is the end of August and fall is just around the corner.

T he future of the Riverview Hospital lands will be hanging in the balance this fall.

My mother and aunt talk nearly every day and, all too often, the subject of weight comes up. Both are retired (with lots of time on their hands) and inactive (although far from lazy), yet they ramble at length about how to shed the pounds.

Looking for a way to lend a hand this fall while keeping active? Following are volunteer opportunities taken from listings in The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association is preparing for its fall horseback ridin

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

With kids back to school, they're trading in long summer days of running and exploring outside for books, pencils and homework.

Everyone knows regular physical activity is good for our hearts, minds and waistlines. But it can be a challenge to find the time to keep our exercise routines ongoing and engaging.

Starting Saturday, Sept. 8, a new session of Mundy Mudthudders' informal walking group will be held Saturday mornings.

A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to speak at the International Heather Society's meeting in Victoria and, by chance, I had the great luck to meet Kurt Kramer and his wife from Germany.

T he chill is in the air and our gardens are full. The previous months of planning, planting and tending crops are now beginning to show their bounty. Apples hang heavy on trees, blackberries demand to be foraged and pears show off their golden hue.