Coffee After 55: A Small Daily Ritual With Surprising Health Benefits
Recent research suggests that moderate coffee drinking may support energy, heart health, brain health, and healthy aging. The key is not treating coffee as magic — but enjoying it as one small, pleasurable ritual within a healthy life. For many of us, coffee is already part of the day. It may be the first quiet […]
Welcome to Seize the Bay: Joy, Energy, Purpose & Adventure After 55
A warm welcome to Seize the Bay, a place for people 55+ who want to live with more joy, energy, meaning, and adventure. Rooted in Georgian Bay, this post introduces the spirit behind the site and the four pillars that guide the journey. By Ron Neumann & Barb Coxworth Welcome to Seize the Bay. We […]
First Impressions – Our First 2 Weeks in the Algarve
Our first two weeks in Portugal’s Algarve have been full of sunshine, coastal walks, fresh food, friendly towns, and easy winter exploring. Based near Lagos in Porto de Mós, we have found the region affordable, relaxed, walkable, and wonderfully suited to slow travel. From cobblestone streets and dramatic cliffs to local markets and uncrowded beaches, […]
A Morning Energy Boost: Discovering Bulletproof Coffee
Mornings on Georgian Bay have taken on a new rhythm for us: a warm cup of Bulletproof-style coffee, blended with MCT oil and collagen, and enjoyed as part of a more intentional start to the day. More than a drink, it has become a small daily ritual that supports energy, focus, and wellbeing as part […]
Marrakech: You Will Not Understand It Until You Have Experienced It
Marrakech is a city unlike any other. From vibrant souks filled with colour and scent to the call to prayer echoing through the air, this ancient city offers a powerful blend of tradition, intensity, beauty, and surprise. The Adventure Begins in the Medina The real action in Marrakech is in the Medina, the old walled city. […]
Wintering in Portugal: Why More Canadians Are Choosing the Algarve
Winter used to have a simple answer. If you were Canadian and wanted to escape the cold, you went south. Usually to Florida. It was the familiar choice. Warm weather, easy habits, familiar culture, and a well-worn path followed by generations of snowbirds. But more Canadians are starting to look elsewhere. Some want a change. […]
Why North Simcoe Should Learn AI Together — Especially After 55
Excerpt: AI is arriving quickly, but it does not have to leave older adults behind. In North Simcoe, it could become a practical tool for thriving after 55, staying mentally active, making better decisions, and learning together as a community. At Seize the Bay, we believe thriving after 55 means more than just staying healthy. […]
Pura Vida in Costa Rica: Finding Joy and Adventure in Tamarindo
Updated February 2026 Costa Rica is a beautiful country with a great deal to offer, and Tamarindo has become one of the places we return to with real affection. Over the years, we’ve spent a lot of time explaining why we love it so much, so we thought it made sense to gather those thoughts […]
Past Travel to Spain & Portugal
Deciding to Travel Barb and I have arranged our lives so we can spend more time travelling, and this trip to Spain and Portugal was part of that larger decision. Like many choices in this stage of life, it came with questions, adjustments, and some uncertainty, but it also came with excitement. At Seize the […]