Silver and Gold Magazine Summer 2014 | Page 3

From the Founder & Publisher So with this issue I’m connecting the younger and the older. Our “Life on Wheels” article is for everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. As it says, it’s for those who are on bikes, trikes, scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, you name it. It’s for those who want to experience summer at its best: outdoors. How do you like the new insert in your Silver & Gold issue? And what better than include a huge contest! The prizes are amazing (see pg. 17) and there is something for everyone to win, but you must first enter! The article, although it may seem written toward bike users, is really for anyone using any form of rolling transportation – no reason to feel excluded! My three girls know me as a “health nut” and I have to say it’s something I’m proud of; after all, there are worst things to be known for, right? As I mention in my introduction of Kids, Naturally! Magazine, I’ve always been a believer that “it takes a village” to raise a child. And since we’re all so busy, it was timely to start a magazine that would help guide parents in huge task of raising their kids a more natural way – less electronics, more home-cooking, more family time... Back to the basics, and lots of supportive parenting. We all need it, not just our kids! So after having a peek through it, please pass it on to whomever you feel may benefit from this gentle guidance – whether family, neighbours or friends. Let’s make raising healthy kids contagious! With this issue Silver & Gold starts its eighth year! Quite an accomplishment for an independent publisher, and especially as it’s been over that length of time since I first heard the phrase: “print is dead”. Our young ones may not be too keen on visiting libraries or buying books to read (it’s a shame, really) and instead they may choose online reading... but I for one really love publishing S&G and am thankful that you love reading it! In addition, and since I am this proud “health nut” mentioned earlier, I visited my local grocery store one day only to find out from staff that at this particular store, all of their fresh-baked muffins, breads, pies, roasts and chickens are thrown out when the store closes each night. Thrown out! Nothing is donated, nothing is given to neither staff nor food banks. Needless to say, I was shocked... The Food for Life article (page 25) was born from research which resulted after finding this shocking information out, and I’m very proud to have included this amazing local organization in this issue. What do you think? This issue is all about getting involved, and with the warmer weather there really are no more excuses! Will you participate? Thank you for reading us, Suzanne Soto-Davies Founder & Publisher, Silver and Gold Magazine [email protected] /silverandgoldmagazine Subscribe for FREE! • Send us your name, email address and city of residence, and receive a our latest issues and news online! [email protected] • Interactive and complete with audio & video. • Zoom-in, print pages out, send to a friend, flippable pages, click on links of interest. • Technology-friendly: Flip the pages on your computer, iPad, iPhone or favourite tablet reader • PLUS: Exclusive additional pages not in the printed issue! For more information visit us online: www.silvergoldmagazine.ca and click on “Subscribe” Privacy Policy Guarantee – We keep your information confidential and do not resell or give to anyone. Silver & Gold Magazine • Summer 2014 3