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Aug 27, 2012

Three Volunteer Opportunities

Take advantage of volunteer opportunities to enrich your community and your own life.

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May 16, 2012

Volunteer Service -- A Living Library

Learn about a unique volunteer service for senior experts: becoming part of a living library. Douglas College loans human experts as well as books.

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May 16, 2012

Retire on Gozo

Join those who choose to retire on Gozo in the Mediterranean. Read the views of a current resident.

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May 15, 2012

Retirement Financial Planning

Facing retirement? Financial planning gives a sense of security now and a secure financial future as you age. Why boomers need to plan -- NOW!

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Apr 30, 2012

Retire in Malaga, Spain

Retire in Malaga, Spain where the sun shines enough to satisfy anyone.

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Apr 28, 2012

How To Retire Debt Free

Use six tips to retire debt free and relax in your declining years.

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Apr 26, 2012

Best Place To Retire

Wondering about the best place to retire or have a secret spot you'd like to share? Insider information on where to retire and why each spot is so great.

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Apr 25, 2012

Your Volunteering Opportunity

There's a volunteering opportunity for you no matter how old you are. Retirees with lots to give find fulfillment in sharing with others.

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Apr 12, 2012

Reverse Mortgages

Get the facts about reverse mortgages so you can plan your retirement with confidence.

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Mar 19, 2012

Indexing Society of Canada | Société canadienne d’indexation Annual Conference

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, OntarioMay 31 and June 1, 2012

Pointing to the Future: Indexing in the Digital Age

Wondering about the impact of e-books on your indexing future? Join friends at the ISC/SCI conference to hear Jan Wright give the keynote address, “E-book Indexes: The Devil Is in the Details.” Hear more about indexing in the digital age from David Ream and Cheryl Landes, who will speak on changes in the publishing industry.

Conference sessions will be held at the University of Ottawa in downtown Ottawa. Accommodations are available in the university’s comfortable and reasonably priced residences.

The banquet and reception on May 31 promise to be memorable events. Both will be catered by chefs from Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute. Banquet tickets are $75; only 70 tickets are available, so if you plan to attend, register early.

The full conference fee for ISC/SCI members is $275 before April 11. Members of affiliated indexing organizations, such as ASI, may register at members’ rates. Registration is now open.

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Mar 18, 2012

Retire In Kamloops

Find out why so many people are choosing to retire in Kamloops, the tournament capital of the world, and a great little city on the North Thompson River.

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Nov 29, 2011

Retire In Arbutus Ridge

Cliff Sweeney invites you to retire in Arbutus Ridge. Watch his video, then send him an RSVP.

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Nov 08, 2011

Retire To Cabo San Lucas

Linda Samuels lists her favourite spots she'll enjoy when she gets to retire to Cabo San Lucas.

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Oct 28, 2011

Retirement Jobs

Retirement jobs? Only if we want them. Studies show 50 percent of people who reach retirement age work. Which is the right job for you?

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Oct 28, 2011

Tour Job In Alaska

Get a tour job in Alaska. You may even decide to retire in the land of the midnight sun.

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Oct 14, 2011

Small Business Marketing Plans

Beat 80% of your competition when you understand small business marketing plans. Well, understanding is a start. You also have to create your own plan.

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Oct 14, 2011

Your Best Home Based Business Opportunity

Just which is the best home based business opportunity to support your retirement? Which factors matter most to you as you start a new enterprise? Consider this list.

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Sep 24, 2011

Retire in Murphy North Carolina

Find out why John Dilbeck will retire in Murphy, North Carolina, just about two hours from anywhere.

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Jul 27, 2011

Retire In Conway, South Carolina

Ted explains the reasons he left Baltimore to retire in Conway, South Carolina.

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Jul 18, 2011

Retire In Nicaragua

Margit gives her top five reasons to retire in Nicaragua. In spite of the bad internaional press, she has some compelling arguments.

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Jul 17, 2011

Retire in the Okanagan

Retire in the okanagan to enjoy the outdoors. The sunny Okanagan region offers recreation of all kinds.

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Jul 13, 2011

Retire In Senegal

Senegal in Africa is Daouda's idea of the best place to retire. Besides being exotic, it offers the opportunity to give back. Maybe you would like to retire in Senegal.

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Jul 13, 2011

Consider A Stay In A French Gite

A French gite is a great alternative to a hotel if you are staying in France. Ours even accomodated a wheelchair very well.

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Jul 13, 2011

Retirement Travel Advice

Travel advice from those who have been there. Where are retirees going for vaction and why? Share your best travel tips.

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Jul 12, 2011

Extra Money on Social Assistance

You can get extra money even while you receive social assistance. Tips on how with links to other resources.

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Jul 12, 2011

LinkdedIn Login LinkedIn Training For Boomers

Boomers can use their LinkedIn login as a path to a new job. Find out what is LinkedIn and how retirees can use it and other social media for jobs with income and satisfaction.

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Jul 09, 2011

Retire in Prague

Dean explains why, perhaps surprisingly, many people want to retire in Prague. Would you like to retire in Prague, too?

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Jul 03, 2011

Financial Plan For Retirement

A financial plan involves both saving and creating income. Passive income appeals to many because it does not require continued effort.

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Jun 30, 2011

Timeshare

A timeshare offers a purchaser or renter the option of owning a piece of the dream. Is this vacation style for you? What are the pros and cons of spending your money to share property?

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Jun 30, 2011

Timeshare Ownership

Timeshare ownership is one choice of vacation that suits many folk, including those who are retiring.

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