The lasting love of peonies
Feb 05, 2025
When I moved to Calgary in 1992, the yard of my new home had a blue spruce tree, a few shrubs, rhubarb, and a lawn yellowed by dandelions. We took possession at the beginning of June. That summer, I s
The comfort of canine love
Feb 04, 2025
Dogs. This word alone has the power to evoke cherished memories for some of us. History tells us that dogs came into our lives about fifteen thousand years ago. In some far off land and time long forg
Celebrating connection
Feb 03, 2025
By the time this article goes to print, we will have held our first Speed Dating event at the Unison Veiner Centre. Some of you might think this is a strange event for a seniors’ centre, but think aga
Portfolio rebalancing: Manage your investments for long-term success
Feb 03, 2025
The past year was a standout for financial markets. Stock markets surged, retail trading boomed, and optimism seemed to drive investment decisions.
Unison's Veiner Centre turns 50!
Jan 30, 2025
Like the movie Jaws and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, Unison Veiner Centre turns 50 in 2025! We will be celebrating our golden anniversary all year long and will be sharing stories from our half-dec
Why do some people resist flu treatment?
Jan 21, 2025
Researchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educational intervention to find out why some people refuse recommended pneumococc