“Grease was first performed in 1971 in the original Kingston Mines nightclub in Chicago. Playwrights Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey created that original play as a raunchy, raw, aggressive, and vulgar show, intended to shake things up with its shock value.
The Broadway version was much less aggressive, becoming the musical we know and love. The language and action are toned down, but the underlying themes are there; love, friendship, peer pressure, rebellion, and class conflict all couched in rollicking 50’s rock, energetic dancing, fight stunts, biting one-liners, and comedic gags. Grease is a romp back in time that you won’t want to miss!”

Remembering to drink your water is important but electrolytes need to be replenished too. In the summer you can get your extra water through food such as melons, especially watermelons. They are high in Vitamins A, B6, C, key electrolytes and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. To make Watermelon Salad, combine 1 lb watermelon and one long English cucumber, both cubed into bite size pieces with 10-20 mint and basil leaves and cubed mozzarella cheese. Dressing: combine 2 Tbsp raw honey with juice of ½ lemon, splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Enjoy!

Are you looking for smoother, fresher looking skin? A safe and non-toxic chemical peel removes dead skin cells and stimulate your skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin. It can be used to treat a broad range of common skin concerns. A chemical peel provides immediate results and, over time, continues to improve skin texture, reduce pore size, improve acne prone skin and even out your skin tone. A highly trained medical skin care specialist customizes the treatment to meet your unique needs. Call for a complimentary consultation to explore this exciting process.

If your love life needs a boost, have you considered Acupuncture to help a sagging libido? Acupuncture may just be the ticket to improve your love life and reignite your fire. Waning sexual interest can be due to both emotional and physical issues including hormonal imbalances and relationship conflicts. Chinese medicine sees low libido as an imbalance of Qi (energy) within the organ systems. Once the cause of the problems has been discovered, specific points on the body are addressed to strengthen both the mind and body. This can help bring you back to prime sexual health.

Socially isolated seniors can be prone to loneliness. Shrinking social circles and loss of a spouse or friends through death are some of the reasons seniors become socially isolated. There are many opportunities available for socializing for those who want to make new connections. Nanaimo offers many programs such as lunch socials, exercise classes and day trips. Single seniors can find new friends by joining one of the many one day bus tours travelling around our beautiful island. There are tours for every interest; shopping, sightseeing, sports, gaming and much more.

When you are the caregiver of a loved one, you need to also take care of yourself. Signs of burn out are: withdrawal from family and friends; feeling blue, irritable and helpless; changes in sleep patterns; getting sick more often; and feelings of resentment. What can you do to support yourself? Talk to a trusted friend or co-worker; set reasonable goals; be realistic about your loved one’s disease, especially if it is a progressive disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Use respite care services when you need a break or while you are assessing care plan changes.