Villager Ventures: The OPP Museum
March Break has come and gone, but what adventures will we get up to in April? We alluded to this outing in our last issue, …
Community
How I found myself at Hospice Orillia:
My journey with Hospice Orillia began as a quest to make a difference in the lives of those confronting the challenges of life-limiting illnesses and …
Beware of Invasive Species
First off, what is an invasive species? An invasive species is considered to be non-native alien species that causes harm in their introduced environment, reproduces …
Grandparents to the Rescue!
Oma, Opa, Granny, Grandad, Nana, Papa, Grandma and Grandpa…whatever your little ones call you, we see you here at the Villager. Many of our Villager …
SHORELINE RESTORATION
If you own a property with a shoreline on Lake Simcoe or any of its rivers or tributaries, it is important to remember that the …
Joys of Woodturning!
Who would have thought? Here I was questioning myself, in my mid-80’s in retirement, as to the wisdom of spending big dollars to buy a …
Villager Ventures: Making the Most of a Muddy & Green Winter
Well, it has been a very strange wintery season thus far in our region. Uncharacteristically warm temperatures made for a green and grey Christmas, followed …
Washago Lion’s Club
Hello Washago residents and lovers of the area. Here are a few highlights from your Washago Lions Club- Looking after local community needs and national …
Bring it on 2024!
Happy new year everyone! We really appreciate everyone that submitted their suggestions for the magazine last month. We are really excited about the direction we …
Literary Locals: The 2023 Book Releases Perfect for Holiday Gifting
As the twinkling lights of the holidays start to line our streets and the sweet scent of cookies fill the air, there’s nothing quite like …