Feat 2016 Speaker Announcement – Wendy Swinton
Wendy has led an adventurous life. She met her husband while backpacking around Europe, marrying in a Spanish village. They moved to Tehran as the Iranian revolution began. Wendy was evacuated to the United Kingdom, alone, just 23 years old, 9 months pregnant and only the clothes on her back. Next stop was Lagos, Nigeria for 17 years, living through 5 coup d’états. Wendy returned to Canada in 1996 completing her BA at the University of Toronto at 47 years young.
She has since moved to Victoria and has tried scuba diving, kayaking, dragon boating, outrigger canoeing and hiking. Wendy recently turned 60 and became a grandma!!! Entering the last third of her life, losing her own mother and watching her weight soar, Wendy realized she needed to stay fit and healthy to watch her grandchild grow. Wendy is now proud to call herself a runner, completing her first race last fall. Wendy believes: “It is never too late”. We are thrilled to welcome Wendy as one of our speakers at our show in April.
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I recently met Wendy in Varadero Cuba and without knowing anything about her past life, I felt her energy and instantly knew she was special. Reading this article Just confirmed that my instincts were right. I live in Québec so I won’t be attending her speach but really wish I could be there… hugs ans kisses to you and Randy. Nathalie Lussier ☺
Wendy, aka “mom” to me, has always been such a huge positive force in my life. I don’t think I can truly convey her courage, adaptability and adventurous spirit. She is a wonderful storyteller, with wonderful stories and I am so proud of her for how she has taken control of her life over the years. Keep at it mom!
Wendy, knowing your life history has always given me fodder to tell your stories. A fascinating life for sure. Both Adam and Matthew have had wonderful and adventurous lives also and I know they are proud of you, their Mom. I have 4 years on you Wendy, but like you, we watched Brenda’s parents slow down as they aged and learned through this that in order to have quality senior years, you need to keep active. You have helped inspire me to take charge of my physical well being and I have been making a daily effort to do something about it. Maybe I will attempt a 5km run before my 65th, but at the very least, exercise and work outs will be part of my daily life. You are an inspiration! Keep it up. I will be cheering for you all the way from Campbellville, ON. Cousin Randy (yes, there are two of us in your life)
Wendy has always been a very energetic and adventurist person. I know she will be an amazing speaker.
Wendy is also an exceptional and caring niece.
xo