Meet Nancy
I'm a retirement & aging champion, believing it's a process to be celebrated. I studied with an aging "master" (my mother, Sis) but I also have a formal education in gerontology at Ryerson University, continuing and adult education at University of Victoria, and psychology at Lakehead University. After 30+ years working with seniors in a variety of capacities, I retired from full-time work as a community developer for the city of Thunder Bay and launched my business, Age BIG, to help others.
I'm a Certified Retirement Coach, helping folks plan the non-financial aspects of retirement. I'm an aging consultant, creating community events and activities that bring people together. I'm a communicator (speaker, writer, blogger, storyteller) and I specialize in stories about seniors. ​
Awards
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First place and the People's Choice award at the 2019 Social Innovation Challenge (United Church of Canada)
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Superior Northerner Award 2017, presented by the Hon. Patty Hajdu, MP
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Influential Community Trailblazer Award, Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards 2015
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Teaching Award of Excellence, Confederation College, 2000
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Thunder Bay Press Club, Best Radio Feature, 1995
MEET Sis
My mother, Sis Angus, lived BIG - Boldly, Inquisitively, Gratefully.
Her journey started in 1918 in Emo, Ontario, a small community on the shores of the Rainy River in northwestern Ontario. Until February 2020, she packed so much into every day. She is a role model and mentor to many, and she demonstrated by example how to live BIG every day. At 101+ she still inspired folks to live by her 5-word philosophy: Hug. Smile. Walk. Talk. Help.
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I have created a blog inspired by her teachings and all those funny stories we encounter along the journey of life. You don't have to have known Sis to enjoy her advice and learn from her. Look around and find someone like Sis who inspires you in your backyard. You can even be a Sis for someone else! Start now.
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Join our effort to create a "Sis-Wave" for healthy seniors and socially connected communities!