You couldn't or may not want to discuss those issues in an environment if women are there,' said O'Shaughnessy. 'Talking about, for example, I woke up this morning and my urine was red.
The two said there are things that men only feel comfortable sharing with other men, and they could clam up with women in the room. 'Something that excites us, something that stirs passion within us, something that makes you want to get up and get going in the morning,' he told CTV News. John Peters, who made the trip from his Naismith Men's Shed in Almonte, said it's about finding that 'fire in your belly.' They can come together out of a love of woodworking, they can form a group for carving - you name it, the sky is the limit. Men's Shed chapters can take different forms, depending on what the local members want. 'It's all about ensuring our men, particularly our senior men, are active, healthy and engaged, so we bring all of these men together, to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and to celebrate what they do.' 'It's about trying to build a community,' said Darrel O'Shaughnessy, who made the trip from Men's Shed in Arnprior to address the group. Men's Sheds held a talk on Saturday morning at the Parkside Older Adults Centre for interested men/seniors who are looking for a way to spend their extra time. A group that looks out for older men is aiming to get its newest chapter started in Sudbury and there appears to be some interest.
