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A call for action: Senior citizens are not going to be satisfied with hobbies and crafts in their vintage years, says Bert Stollard, in letter below
A call for action: Senior citizens are not going to be satisfied with hobbies and crafts in their vintage years, says Bert Stollard, in letter below

A call for action: Senior citizens are not going to be satisfied with hobbies and crafts in their vintage years, says Bert Stollard, in letter below

Date6/16/1981
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134444F
Work is one of my hobbies, says chartered accountant Harold Crosby, photographed against the Toronto skyline on his way from Halifax to Edmonton to become president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Chamber's commitment to national unity is a firm as its opposition to controls.
Work is one of my hobbies, says chartered accountant Harold Crosby, photographed against the Toronto skyline on his way from Halifax to Edmonton to become president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Chamber's commitment to national unity is a firm as its opposition to controls.
Bull, Ron
9/6/1977
Happy and active: Bill Roedde, 60, has had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies - cycling and reading - after taking an early retirement.
Happy and active: Bill Roedde, 60, has had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies - cycling and reading - after taking an early retirement.
Bull, Ron
5/28/1985
Bertha and Norman Cowan started planning 10 years ago. Both have developed their creative talents and taken up new hobbies for retirement
Bertha and Norman Cowan started planning 10 years ago. Both have developed their creative talents and taken up new hobbies for retirement
Bull, Ron
5/5/1976
Helping seniors: Dr. Lawrence Mudie is program director of North York General Hospital's new assessment program for senior citizens. It is designed to help seniors cope with problems in their own homes.
Helping seniors: Dr. Lawrence Mudie is program director of North York General Hospital's new assessment program for senior citizens. It is designed to help seniors cope with problems in their own homes.
Darrell, Dick
6/23/1982
Battle plan: Stan Sugarbroad, president of the Ontario Coaltion of Senior Citizens' Organizations, has issued a bulleting urging seniors to fight Ottawa's proposed drug law
Battle plan: Stan Sugarbroad, president of the Ontario Coaltion of Senior Citizens' Organizations, has issued a bulleting urging seniors to fight Ottawa's proposed drug law
Bull, Ron
1/26/1987
Harry fields: Outspoken 77-year-old is a defender of senior citizens' causes.
Harry fields: Outspoken 77-year-old is a defender of senior citizens' causes.
Stawicki, Andrew
11/30/1989
Roy Sherritt and his chihuahua, Bamby, are still together - even though the rules of a senior citizens' apartment building in Mississauga prohibit pets. Dr. Kenneth Easton of Ontario Humane Society got the rule waived for Bamby.
Roy Sherritt and his chihuahua, Bamby, are still together - even though the rules of a senior citizens' apartment building in Mississauga prohibit pets. Dr. Kenneth Easton of Ontario Humane Society got the rule waived for Bamby.
Norris, Dave
6/6/1973
Subsidized housing for the province's senior citizens is being planned for Gore Bay, on Manitoulin Island, by the Ontario government
Subsidized housing for the province's senior citizens is being planned for Gore Bay, on Manitoulin Island, by the Ontario government
Barkley, Harold
12/23/1973
Mr. and Mrs. John Hewitt stand in front of their house, on Kingston Rd. near Brimley Rd., which will soon be pulled down to make way for a senior citizens' home. The 10-room house, made of hand-made brick, was built in 1830.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hewitt stand in front of their house, on Kingston Rd. near Brimley Rd., which will soon be pulled down to make way for a senior citizens' home. The 10-room house, made of hand-made brick, was built in 1830.
Teskey, Frank
4/15/1973
Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Moneith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching. Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.
Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Moneith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching. Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.
Mahler, John
1/7/1976
Bill Parker demonstrates the ancient pottery crafts of his Indian ancestors.
Bill Parker demonstrates the ancient pottery crafts of his Indian ancestors.
McConnell, Colin
8/27/1978
Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
Weaver Robert Cawood is at work at his loom in his shop The Village Weaver, at Church and Mon eith Sts. The craftsman, who learned his skills in his native Yorkshire, England, has been teaching Metro residents the crafts of spinning and weaving for 10 years. Classes run one night a week for three months.[Incomplete]
Mahler, John
1/7/1976