pretend to deal with the issues — of which there are plenty — of people aging." The 13-episode series. which will air on Vision TV beginning Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 4 and 9 p.m... spotlights people who are becoming. entrepreneurs, —volun- teers, or hobby enthusiasts. [vs an inspiring show that reflects the host's approach to her own life. Tennani says she is Iucky, and perhaps luck has been a part of her huge success. It could be argued, however, that it is her keen sense of interest in peanle and the world at large, her will- ingness to accept new challenges, and her desire to enjoy life, that contribute largely to her prospcri- ty. Through the years, Tennant has managed to keep things in Perspective, and appears to have long-since achieved self-realiza- tion. “Y never thought that the mean- ing of my life or that my identity came from being on television or from being recognized,’’ she says. Tennant credits her calm nature as a powerful tool in handling stress on the job. She says, “‘! guess what kept me sane through it (a hectic work environment) was simply knowing that, fundamen- tally, it wasn’t very important.” The image of chaos in the newsroom is shuffled to a memory bank, as Tennant rises from her chair and leads the way to the ter- race. “I'm not working every day, so my life has changed enormously,” explains Tennant. There is time to enjoy hobbies like photography, exercise, and cooking. And despite her osteoar- thritis, she often spends three or four hours per day gardening. However, it would be inaccurate to label Tennant a homebody. She caught the travel bug in the '60s, and since then has visited destina- tions including the Orient, Africa, Italy, Antarctica and the U.K. She is planning a trip to Madagascar. Before leaving the Leave it to Beaver rancher, one wonders about the domestic scene. But Tennant isn’t missing ovt on this aspect of life either. Although she chose not to have children, she enjoys good rela- tionships with Robertson’s two daughters and their children. “I do my share of the sewing and babysitting for our grandchil- dren,”' she says affectionately. Tennant really does scem to be having the time of her life. She smiles and says, could life be better?”’ “*How \ A PIANO CONCERT BY ROBER | FEATURING TEIE- Wort Premiere OF, TAL ROF! LES a NEWS photo Mike Wakefield Freelance announcer Jan Tennant discovered her passion for gardening after moving to West Vancouver from Toronto in 1989. Now semi-retired, she often spends three or four hours per day attending to this hobby. Jan Tennant - in her own words Did you have a mentor when you became the first female announcer at the CBC? “‘No, but when { started I asked all of my fellow announcers, and they were all men, to please tell me if they ever heard me say something on the air that was wrong — mispronuncia- tion or faulty syntax — anything at all. And not to talk about me behind my back because I was new and inexperienced. And they did, every day, and it was wonderful because I had so much to learn. And they took great pleasure in it.”* How do you finance your am- bitious travel agenda? ‘It’s a matter of priorities. | saved half of my take-home pay every month for my first trip to Africa. I didn’t go out to restaurants, didn’t take things to th: dry THE CANADIAN PREMIERE. cleaners, didn't buy shoes or clothes. I just mended things and had shoes resoled. Now, when 1 accept projects TP suy ‘oh good, something for the penguins of the Antarctiz fund, or, pennies for the lemurs (of Madagascar).’ ”° As host of The Time of Your Life, you are seceiving positive feedback from viewers. Who con- ceived the idea for the series? “The producer, Caro! Hanley, put together the show, and sold it as a package to the televisicn stations. They were surprised — asleep at the switch — not realizing the demographics: baby-boomers moving into their 50s are the fastest growing segment of the population.” Do you watch the TY smash hit Murphy Brown? **Yes 1 do. ft find it very entertaining. {t's played for 5 COMPANY FROM THE’ VAUDEVILLE STAGE ay-Jt ok at t FAM laughs, but it is dead on. The characters are well-drawn, and it deals with the issues that confront broadcasters. The biggest charm is thar it is funny — they don't have to hype it."* You are celebrating your 20th an- niversary with George Robertson, and you appear to be very happy. Will you comment? ‘‘We have a very easy relationship, he does what he wants and I do what I want. We enjoy each other's company; we have a very com- patible, easy existence."" > wednesday Woolco The Bay Eaton's » friday Lens and Shutter Cloverdale Paint Capilano Nurseries Watch for our Real Estate Homes section also Real Estate Weekly * Sears » sunday Safeway * Sears Esso * Supervalu * Zellers If you miss any of these Shoppers Drug Mart Save-On-Foods * Real Canadian Super Store flyers call North Shore News Distribution 986-1337 ed to selected areas only