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Denise Lowe

    Denise Lowe is a retired high school teacher of 25 years. After retiring, Denise took the time to write her book “The Fighter Within; Beating life’s challenges one day at a time”. Still wanting to carry on her  passion of working with youth, Denise took the leap and transitioned to an entrepreneurial lifestyle and now runs her own coaching business. 

    Check out her website: deniselowe.ca

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    Marisa Bressan

    Marisa Bressan is an Accidental Retiree turned artist, set designer, actress and decorator on her own time. Retired from city life to reside in Northern Ontario and pursue artistic endeavors along with her family. Check out her paintings on Instagram at #Marisalovesart.

     

    In June of 2025 she produced an original play along with her husband John, in North Bay, Ontario. The Gateway Theatre Guild presents:

    When There's a Will. It was a hit!

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      Shelley Lowe

      Accidental Retiree, Lifestyle Blogger, Creative Strategist

      I am an accidental retiree. A Toronto born girl who independently pursued an entrepreneurial lifestyle in alternative health after a lucrative career in advertising, corporate communications and employment services. Yes, a big switcheroo but it seems like a life time ago now. And now, again have taken my next step on the journey of life and entered into semi-retirement. Always intrigued by beauty, art and creativity; and a life-long learner with diversity in my blood. I find perfection boring and currently present to my fellow retirees a keen imagination for inspiring single serve gourmet food, everything vintage, and the tips and tricks of my thoughtful retirement. More importantly, my recent move to Niagara Falls, Ontario with my husband has made me anxious to call Niagara Falls home and explore all it has to offer.

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