About Us
A Life Reimagined—Together
Ron Neumann and Barb Coxworth created Seize the Bay as both a personal and community project—rooted in the belief that the second half of life can be just as meaningful, creative, and fulfilling as the first.
After long careers and full calendars, they found themselves wondering: What’s next? Instead of drifting, they chose to live intentionally—to prioritize health, happiness, and purpose—and to support others looking to do the same.
Inspired by Georgian Bay
As full-time residents of Georgian Bay, Ron and Barb are constantly energized by the beauty, rhythm, and relationships that define life in this remarkable place. It’s here they stay active, reflect, give back, and connect—with nature, their neighbours, and themselves.
Seize the Bay was created to extend that experience—sharing not only their own journey, but also the stories, habits, and insights of others who are redefining what it means to thrive after 55.
Shining a Light on What Works
Ron and Barb don’t pretend to have it all figured out. What they do have is curiosity, creativity, and a desire to share the things that have brought them clarity—like mindful movement, simplifying routines, embracing mentorship, and unplugging from what no longer serves.
But this isn’t just about them.
As the platform grows, so does its focus: Seize the Bay is becoming a gathering place for diverse voices—real people, doing real things to live more fully, age more actively, and connect more deeply.
A Shared Vision of Aging
This is more than a blog. It’s a growing mindset and a quiet movement. Ron and Barb are working to reframe aging—not as a winding down, but as an opening up: to new challenges, new roles, and new ways to serve.
They believe in leaving something meaningful behind—not just as a legacy of their own work, but as a collective story of what’s possible when people step into this life stage with courage and intention.
Walk With Us
Whether you live on Georgian Bay, visit seasonally, or are simply drawn to the idea of living more purposefully—Ron and Barb invite you to join the journey.
Let’s learn from one another.
Let’s elevate the second half.
Let’s thrive—together, and on purpose.