by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley I know from experience, exercise is very effective and beneficial for most seniors. I anticipate a right knee replacement in the new year. I am looking to further improve my strength, balance, and flexibility, as well as my mental and emotional well-being. As we age, we see physical changes that can negatively affect muscles and bone strength, as well as other bodily systems. Moderate physical activity does benefit your overall health. It’s import

by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley Sometimes, we beg God, or say, “Why, why me!? Why are things falling apart,” or “Why is this happening? It’s just not fair!” I have no answer to these questions, except, we are here to learn and live a full rich life. For peace at heart, we need to affirm our confidence in Gods power and His ability to overcome any obstacle.   In His paramount wisdom, I understand, the Holy Spirit shows up where there is surrender, obedience, and a cry for genuin

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It's certainly been a challenging year for us. We both look forward to a fresh start with hope and anticipation. As believers, we focus our eyes on Jesus and his wonderful ways of coming through. Many see an older person as broken, as if somehow, they need to be fixed. I will admit, our bodies do change and so they suffer. Their parts no longer work like they once did. Most seniors begin to seem to disappear into the background, and this is a grow

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley As we gathered for Church service, it was wonderful to see and talk to so many friends, after such a long...

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Many words have been used to describe the qualities of those who thrive: optimism, hope, resiliency and even...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Canada. The raindrops gently fall from the sky and a gentle breeze...

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard LITTLE BRITAIN  – A devastating house fire on Sunday, August 10th, has left a young Little Britain family...

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is a busy and sometimes crazy place. I attempted to contact my telephone provider and was directed...

BRIAN EVANS Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: On the heels of its most successful prayer breakfast yet, the Uxbridge Prayer Breakfast is...

Hi, I'd like to tell you a little story about two boys, about interaction, and so about society, in a microcosm. There was a little boy...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I was leaving my granddaughter's 12th birthday party and I couldn't fit into my shoes to drive home!...

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley June is the midpoint of the year, and nature is in full bloom bringing with it the joy of summer! June...

By Manley Lavender Unknowingly, my journey started the evening of my 50th surprise birthday party planned by my wife and family. I...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. We experience it when we loose something we value and...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is full of highlights and headlines of stories of gloom and doom. Stressful events, while growing...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Would you believe love and mental health are interconnected? Love is a fundamental human need, consequently,...