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Message from the Editor Welcome to our spring issue of the Activity and Events Guide. It’s that exciting time of year when community events kick-off for the warmer months. Coming up in April is the Guelph Spring Home and Garden Show, and Doors Open Guelph, followed in late May by Guelph Musicfest and Guelph Dance 2013. There are a number of upcoming spring fundraisers including the Community Living Fashion Gala, The Guelph & District Multicultural Festival's Annual Fashion Show & Dinner, the Jazz Festival’s Sounds Provocative Jazz Art Auction, and A Taste for Life event supporting the fight against HIV and AIDS in our community. Check out
our event listing inside for more details. Communities across the country celebrate National Volunteer Week on April 21 to 27. The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/ Wellington will be celebrating the efforts of the volunteers of Guelph and Wellington County during this week. The Volunteer Centre also has some great new programs beginning this year, which you can learn about on page 9. This summer the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will call the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium their home for the 2013 Canadian Football League season, while their new stadium is built in Hamilton. They will play nine games in Guelph over the season and
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The Ticats will also team up with the City of Front cover photos: Bowfire – on stage at the River Run Centre March 24 (supplied); Dahlia Clark, art quilter and recipient of the 2012 Guelph and downtown businesses to pres- Jane Graham Memorial Award (supplied); Competitors at the 2013 ent a street festival and tailgate party on OFSAA Wrestling Championship, Sleeman Centre. Photo by Natasha Persaud, Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. game days. Our summer issue of the Activity and Events Guide is due out in May. Remember to visit our redesigned website www.ventureguelph.ca, where Camps run during July and August at you can upload all your both courses. Ages 7 and up. upcoming events.
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The benefits of sending your child to summer camp by Heather Grummett Summer camp registration is now open. Locally, there is a great selection of camps to choose from. Most run all summer, with sessions breaking down into single day camps, one-week and twoweek sessions, and also overnight camps. The activities available at summer camps are abundant. Making the most of the outdoors, children can enjoy swimming, canoeing, archery, mountain biking, and nature themed activities. Sports range to include basketball, field hockey, football, hockey, soccer, track and field, volleyball and golf. There are also themed camps for children who are interested in drama, art, dance, animals, and computers and technology. There are a wide variety of benefits to sending your child to camp. To begn with, camps keep your child both physically and mentally active, which adds to their overall health. Many camps offer a variety of activities throughout the day from swimming, arts and crafts, to sports. This gives children the opportunity to try new things and build confidence through new
experiences. With a wide range of activities, children also often discover new interests and skills that they can potentially carry into the future. At overnight camps, children learn to sleep on their own, away from the comfort of their own bed and family. With a wide range of activities being offered, often these camps provide options of activities to choose from throughout the day, which helps to build independence in children as they learn to make their own choices. Without the assistance of the television, computers, or video games, campers experience new ways to entertain themselves in the evening, through campfire storytelling and songs, or reading a book. Plus, your child will learn to appreciate the comforts of home. For older teenagers, attending camp as a supervisor or counselor builds confidence, identity and important leadership skills. No matter which camp you choose for your child, it is a great way for them to have fun, make new friends, and create wonderful childhood memories.
Top 5 Tips for healthy gardening move into the warmer months. Before, during, With spring right around the corner, the urge is and after you start gardening, make sure to strong to come out of hibernation and get moving drink plenty of water to replenish that which in the yard. To make sure you have the best expeyou lose through sweat. Water will also help to rience, here are the top five healthy gardening tips. keep your muscles hydrated and ready for the 1. Warm up. Gardening can be good exercise. task at hand. But like any exercise it’s important to warm up first. Go for a quick walk or march on the spot; 4. Lift safely. Should you lift with your knees or lift with your back? Well, both can be correct, as do some arm circles and shoulder shrugs. Each long as you use the proper form. Bending over of these helps to ready and steady your body for to lift a light object with the back can be safe if the workout ahead. 2. Cool down. Just as you would after a physically you keep your back straight and your core muscles tight. Avoid rounding out the lower back. active sport, take time to cool down after garInstead let the motion come from the hips. dening. Choose a couple of stretches for the When lifting something heavier, bend the knees arms, the legs, hips, shoulders, and neck. This to gain more power from the thighs. Again, will help your body to recover more quickly as keep the back straight and core muscles tight. well as help you avoid being sore the next day. 5. Take breaks. There’s no rule that says you 3. Drink water. Dehydration can be an issue at need to do it all in one go. Doing too much too any time of the year, but especially so as we
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OFSAA 2013 Wrestling Championship results The 2013 OFSAA Wrestling Championship, hosted by CWOSSA, took place on March 6 and 7 at the Sleeman Centre, downtown Guelph. Over 500 top high school student athletes from across the province competed in hopes of winning an OFSAA championship title. Competing for gold in numerous weight categories, the following are the top results: Overall Team Title – Turner Fenton Overall Boys Team Title – Heart Lake Overall Girls Team Title – Turner Fenton Weight class and represented school (girls - boys) 38kg N/A - Jake Sullivan (Turner Fenton) 41kg Natassya Lu (Turner Fenton) Marco Palermo (St. Patrick H.S.) 44kg Jade Dufour (L'Essor) - Youssef Clayb (Massey) 47.5kg Emily Schaefer (Northern) Yoindra Chakalall (Turner Fenton) 51kg Victoria Day (Lockerby) - Sam Jagas (St. David's CSS)
54kg Laura Chechalk (St. Jean de Brebeuf) - Chris Waltner (Holy Cross) 57.5kg Alison Carrow (Turner Fenton) Taylor Karn (Centre Wellington DHS) 61kg Natasha Dorodian (Korah) Cassius Kelman (Heart Lake) 64kg Kate Trotter (White Pines) - Chance Mutuku (St. David's CSS) 67.5kg Kyla Litmola (Turner Fenton) Andrew McKenzie (Holy Names) 72kg Gracelynn Doogan (Villa Francaise) - Steven Risi (AN Myer)
77kg Michelle Szilaygi (Crestwood) Alex MacIntyre (Robert Land) 83kg Taylo Robinson (St. Pius) - Carl Williams (Crestwood) 89kg N/A - Ben Webster (Lindsay Collegiate) 95kg N/A - Kenneth Kaczkowski (South Carleton) UNL Chelsea Brathwaite (Heart Lake) Dan Younan (Holy Names) For further results and information www.ofsaa.on.ca/wrestling
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soon can cause pain and strain on deconditioned muscles in the back, shoulders and neck. Start small at first, rest, and go on from there. Gardening is a great way to get moving, and by following the suggestions above you can stay well throughout the entire season. Dr. Mark Kubert, Clear Path Chiropractic Health Centre www.ClearPathChiropractic.com
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Try Rowing one-day sessions throughout summer Adult Learn to Row starting in June Youth Summer Program 1-week summer camps
Suzuki String School of Guelph World-Famous Suzuki Method for
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Private and Group Lessons | Chamber Music | Orchestra Rhythmic Reading | Much More | Top-Quality Professional Teachers Paule Barsalou BM, MM (violin, director) Andrea Cook BM, MM (cello) Elspeth Durward BM, MM (violin) Carmen Evans BA (violin) David Evenchick BM, MM, DM (cello) Amber Ghent BM, MM (cello) Anna Hughes BM (violin) Elayne Ras BM (violin) Joy Schuster BM, MM (violin/viola) Caroline MacDonald (rhythmic reading) Karen Haack (Music Moves)
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SPRING PROGRAMS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS • Swim School • Adult Fitness/Tech • Pre-Competitive • Competitive Information can now be found on our club web site.
Find out how we can help you reach your goals… Administrator: Kathy 836-3820 (guelphmarlins@bellnet.ca) Head Coach: Kendra Burton 519-823-7774
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Celebrating 40 Years! The SSSG and Guelph Orff Music Studio introduced a new Early Childhood Music programme this year. This partnership offers exciting possibilites for your child(ren) and family. Weekly classes are grouped by year of birth, and are all adult accompanied. Classes are at the GYMC, and taught by Karen Haack. Schedules and registration information available now.
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph phone 519.821.2890 visit guelphsuzukistrings.ca
For ages 6 to 14 / Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 45 locations in the GTA & southwest Ontario In Guelph: at St George’s Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich St July 8-12, JulyJuly 22-26, July 29-Aug August20-24 19-23 July 23-27, 30-August 3, 2,August A great confidence-and-skill-building experience!
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New and exciting day camps from the Guelph Y This year, the Guelph Y is offering brand new programs, specifically designed to suit each age group, to ensure the highest quality programming for your child. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph offers four different camp locations, with something special for each child. At the Y Camp, located on Woodland Glen Dr. at the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, offers a full range of unique and age specific programs including, Try A Sport, Kulinary Kids and So You Think You Can Dance for the 6 to 8 year olds, and Y Glee, Y Work Out and How to be a Chef in 5 days, for the 9 to 12 year olds. Each week offers a chance for your child to learn, develop new skills, and meet new friends, all from the close location of the Guelph Y. Youth & Preschool Director, Sarah Thomas states, “we have committed to offering age appropriate programming for 6 to 8 year olds that will be very different from what we offer our 9 to12 year olds, this season. Our activities have been carefully selected to meet the needs of each age group specifically while engaging youth to learn, participate and make lasting friendships this summer.” Camp Conestogo, located on Guelph Lake, is an exceptional day camp where your child will have the chance to swim in the lake, canoe, and enjoy the great outdoors. For children ages 6 to 8 and 9 to12 your child is guaranteed to come home with new skills and special memories that will last a lifetime. This year brand new
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programs include Jr. Tripper, geared towards the canoeing, camping and campfire-cooking enthusiasts, Canoe & Kayak Week, Photo Voices and The Hungry Games. Kensington Kindercamp, located at the Kensington Y location at 84 Kensington St., is the perfect introduction to the summer day camp experience, for kindergarten children ages 4 to 6. With a new theme each week, your child will have the chance to explore and learn through outdoor play, crafts and games. Special themes for this year include Rhythm and Music, Little Explorers and Disney Days. The Guelph Y is excited to announce, new expert knowledge in each area. strong friendships, develop skills, and create this year, Puslinch Power Camp, located at the Does your child love day camp, but is ready memories that will last a lifetime. Puslinch Optimist Recreation Centre in for a bigger adventure? Why not try overnight To register your child for a Guelph Y Aberfoyle. This camp offers mainly sports camp! The Guelph Y, Camp Nagiwa, located in Day Camp, visit www.guelphy.org or call specific camps and age specific programming Muskoka, offers a tight-knit community where 519-824-5150. for ages 6 to 8 and 9 to12. The focus each (Supplied photo) campers are given the opportunity to build week will be skill based, designed to increase skill level in a specific sport Music Lessons – Enroll Now!! including, Ball Music and movement for infants through to 7 years old Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball and Nurture your child’s Softball. Guest inner musician! speakers, coaches, w with No Call for more details and athletes and Big Kids for a FREE sample class C la sses nutritionists will 519 342 4764 join us at camp to share their www.greatlakesmusictogether.com
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2013 CUTTEN FIELDS JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS & GOLF CAMPS
Early Bird Offer ends May 1, 2013! • All ages & skill levels • Certified tennis & golf pros • Incredible experience
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Gift of support to foster care youth pursuing secondary education Thanks to the generous support of BMO Nesbitt Burns and the Newton Eastwood Wealth Advisory Group, three youth in the care of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County (F&CS) will receive tuition support for the post secondary education program of their choice. Breaking from their holiday season tradition of gift giving to their clientele, Geoff Newton and his team decided to reallocate those funds to Family & Children’s Services’ Education Support Program, a program of the Children First Fund. The Children First Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to the needed programs, which are not currently funded through the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. It has been through the generous support from the individuals, businesses and organizations within the community that the Agency has been able to launch these programs. The Education Support Program provides youth in foster care with tuition support to the school of their choice or with tools and supplies
2013 Discovery Day Camp 1320 Gordon Street, Guelph Ages 4 to 11 years • $165/week by June 14 for 5 days camps ($175 after June 14) • $135/week by June 14 for 4 days camps ($145 after June 14) • Daily rates also available • Weekly camps beginning July 2 - August 23 • Open House/Registration–Thursday, May 30 5 -7 p.m.
For more information, call (519) 836-9360 or visit our website at www.guelphsa.ca
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associated with an apprenticeship. als that want to make a difference in the lives of our most vulGeoff Newton, Senior Vice President of BMO Nesbitt Burns nerable members. Thank you so much for your generosity.” says: “Our goal was to acknowledge the great partnership that Pictured left to right are: Councillor Don McKay, F&CS we have with our clients and donate to a cause that is focused Board Director, Geoff Newton, BMO Nesbitt Burns Senior on family in our community. Each of our clients received indi- Vice President, and Daniel Moore, F&CS Executive Director. (supplied photo) vidual charitable tax receipts and recognition for their donations. Collectively we were able to commit to providing awards for three youth in foster care this coming year and our plan is to increase this commitment on an annual basis. Financially supporting the foster child / foster parent relationship to ensure the opportunity for post-secondary education seemed like a perfect fit for what we were trying to achieve.“ In Ontario, more than 51% of young adults aged 20 to 29 are living at home. Young Canadians have increasingly delayed their transition from their parents’ home due to their pursuit of education, the economic challenges of setting up a new household or, in some cases, the need for caregiving (Human Resources Skills Development Canada). Most youth in foster care do not have this option. At 18 they may need to say goodbye to foster parents; move out on their own; pay for rent, food and utilities; hold down a job or two; take care of household needs–all while going to school and keeping up with homework. “Foster children have countless hurdles they need to overcome and I think that if a youth wants to attend college or university money shouldn’t be another hurdle they have to jump over! I am so thankful for all the help and support I have received over the past three years!” - former youth in care. F&CS encourages the children and youth in their care to have dreams for themselves and to pursue post secondary education in support of these dreams. This past year the Education Back by popular demand, our Games and Support Program assisted seven youth with tuition to post secGaming Camps offer indoor and outdoor ondary programs offered locally and elsewhere in the province. gaming options ranging from sports and It is anticipated that this number will increase to 14 for the traditional to the high tech on our 15 foot coming school year. simulator screens. Our games are fun Daniel Moore, Executive Director of Family & Children’s yet competitive–meant for the active child Services of Guelph and Wellington County offers: “We are very whom will be exhausted by the pleased to enter into this partnership with Newton Eastwood end of our busy day. Wealth Advisory Group at BMO Nesbitt Burns on behalf of our youth in care. Our youth have experienced many personal chalSee our website www.jarzies.com lenges in the beginning stages of their lives and post secondary or call for details (519) 341-4512 education will allow them to pursue their dreams and to open 175 Dawson Rd. Guelph doors for a successful adulthood. As a community agency this commitment is an inspirational example of a group of individu-
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MILLENNIUM...Clothing for a New Era featuring Mexx, Michael Kors, Buffalo, Desigual, Dex and so much more! Look for us at the Community Living Fashion Show April 3rd, Italian Canadian Club 24 Wilson Street Market Square Downtown Guelph
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Beginning March 25th, Downtown Guelph will be promoting our Spring Basket contest. Downtown businesses are participating in this annual promotion with the offer of one ballot per customer. Each ballot collected has a chance to win 1 of 2 Spring Baskets filled with downtown merchandise, and decorated by Heather at Creative Edge.
For full details of events taking place, please visit
How to enter: Pick up your ballot and first sticker at any of the listed participating businesses. (no purchase necessary) Visit 2 more of the participating stores to recieve a total of 3 stickers for your ballot. Once the ballot has 3 stickers leave it with the last business who provided you with a sticker.
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UPCOMING EVENT
Annual Time to Give Breakfast - May 16th, 7:30am, Delta Hotel, Guelph Better Together – Celebrating Corporate and Nonprofit Partnerships
Come learn about the inspiring and innovative ways that local business and the community benefit sector are teaming up to build community in 2013! For tickets, call 519-822-0912 or email admin@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca
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Volunteer Today! And make a difference. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Strimas at: 519-822-9280 Ext. 225 or e-mail volunteer@clgw.ca
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Canadian volunteers step into the spotlight as communities across the country celebrate NationalVolunteer Week April 21-27.A heartfelt thank you goes out to the volunteers of Guelph and Wellington County for the work they do – helping out,giving back and having fun. Please join theVolunteer Centre of Guelph/ Wellington in celebrating these efforts during NationalVolunteer Week.
For more information, call 519-822-0912 or visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca
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Thanks to all of you who give your time generously to help make our community a better place!
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Exciting new programs from the Volunteer Centre Established in 2001, the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington continues to provide resources and leadership to enable the development of people and organizations. Various programs and services focus on working as core support to the non-profit (or community benefit) sector as a whole. Every day, the Volunteer Centre builds community by connecting people with community benefit organizations. The programs: • Connect people with ways to volunteer in Guelph and Wellington • Help people find the services they need in areas such as health, housing, and income support • Support organizations that use volunteers to achieve their mission or encourage their employees to volunteer The latest programs from the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington include the Waterloo Wellington Learning Alliance and the Police Records Check Screening Program. The Waterloo Wellington Learning Alliance is a partnership between the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, the Kitchener Volunteer Action Centre and Volunteer Cambridge, which delivers training and consultation to the community benefit sector in Waterloo Region and Wellington County. As an alliance, training is provided for Boards of Directors, volunteers and staff, on topics related to board governance, volunteer management and senior leadership. This collaboration allows the alliance to deliver higherquality learning opportunities, which ensure long-term
connections between participants; engage provincial and national resources to strengthen work in local communities; and more effectively utilize the resources currently at their disposal. To continue to support appropriate volunteer screening practices and waived fees for organizations that require Police Records Checks for their volunteers, the Volunteer Centre will soon launch a Police Records Check Screening Program to ensure appropriate screening policies and practices are in place in organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Funded by the City of Guelph, this program is based on a model that has been successfully operating in Alberta since 2009. The goal of the program is to provide education and one-on-one support to local community benefit organizations in the use of a number of screening tools and to provide leadership on the proper use of police checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations. The Volunteer Centre will operate the Police Records Check Screening program through a two-step process. Staff will work with organizations to determine eligibility for the program by ensuring volunteer screening policies are in place and support the policy development, confirm status as a non-profit or charity, and review volunteer position descriptions while providing an authorization number for those positions requiring a police records check. Volunteer positions with authorization numbers will not pay for police checks in the City of Guelph. For more information contact Christine Oldfield at: coldfield@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca or call
519-822-0912 ext. 222. Another project coming soon from the Volunteer Centre is the Handbook for Recreation & Sports. This handbook will make information gathered about sports and recreation groups through the Community Information Guelph database accessible in a printable list. It will be distributed free of charge at community events, to individuals upon request, and made available electronically through the Centre’s website. The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington’s vision is that everyone engages in building a vibrant, healthy, resilient community. For more information contact the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington at 46 Cork St. E. Guelph, 519-822-0912, or visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca UPCOMING EVENT
Ontario Youth Challenge ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is a four-week campaign with one goal: get high school students to volunteer in their community. The 2013 campaign runs from April 21 to May 20. The goal for Guelph and Wellington this year is to engage 800 youth in 2400 hours of volunteering during the campaign period.
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Collaborative health care model for Guelph residents The Guelph Family Health Team, funded through the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care, represents a new and innovative model of delivering health care. Through this model, nearly 74 physicians and 96 allied health care providers work together to provide health care to 100,000 Guelph residents. What makes the Guelph Family Health Team so unique? The Guelph Family Health Team is able to offer its patients more integrated and specialized care because of the variety of health care providers it employs: Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Mental Health Counsellors, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, and Diabetes Care Specialists. Patients of the Guelph Family Health Team
can be referred to any of these health care providers for free. What workshops and programs does the Guelph Family Health Team offer? Aside from one on one visits with a health care provider, patients can also attend free specialized programs or wellness workshops. Specialized programs include the Get FHT Program, Diabetes Care Guelph, and STOP with FHTs: Free NRT Program (nicotine replacement therapy), and Aging at Home. These programs give additional support to patients looking to get healthy, prevent/manage chronic disease, and stop smoking. Wellness workshops are also available to
help patients take control of their health. Workshops focus on healthy living, quitting smoking, managing pain, asthma, emotional health, osteoarthritis management, and footcare. The Guelph Family Health Team also partners with organizations such as HopeSpring, to offer support for cancer survivors. How do I become a patient of the Guelph Family Health Team? More than 90% of the doctors in Guelph are already a part of the family health team. If your doctor already belongs to the family health team, so do you! To check if your doctor is a part of the Guelph Family Health Team, ask at your doctor’s office or visit www.guelphfht.com.
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Celebrating arts and culture in Guelph Watch this May for an exciting new booklet available for pick-up in various locations around Guelph. This latest local publication, Arts Guelph–a celebration of Arts & Culture, is a collaboration between Venture Guelph Publications Ltd., the Guelph Arts Council and Downtown Guelph Business Association. Arts Guelph will cover all facets of the arts, from theatre and dance to visual arts, music and video, to spoken word and cultural events. This informative publication will highlight various venues, events, projects, economics, businesses and educational opportunities surrounding arts and culture in our community. This annual publication will feature a pullout section highlighting Guelph’s Art on the Street event, complete with a map detailing each artist. An electronic version will also be available at www.ventureguelph.ca
Never too early or too late to manage your DIABETES by Krista Crozier, Kinesiologist at Diabetes Care Guelph.
You have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and your doctor has suggested you begin an exercise routine. With all of the information out there it can be overwhelming deciding where to begin. Both Health Canada and The Canadian Diabetes association recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise per week in combination with two to four days of resistance training. Meeting these guidelines can significantly aid in the regulation of blood glucose and lowering hemoglobin A1C levels. Getting started can be easy, by joining diabetes Care Guelph; you will enjoy a free personalized advice from our exercise specialist and have access to our fitness facility. You can start by taking a brisk half hour walk five days a week, your pace should be quick enough that you feel warmer and notice an increased breathing and heart rate, but you could still carry on a conversation. If 30-minutes of walking sounds too daunting or difficult to fit into your busy schedule, the addition of 10-minute bursts of activity throughout the day are enough to see health benefits.
In term of resistance training beginners should look at one to three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions for the major muscle groups. If you do not have weights you can start with bodyweight or water bottles. Blood sugars can quickly change during and post exercise so check and chart your blood sugars before, during, after, and every couple hours following your routine. Finally it is important to talk to your doctor before starting any exercise routine especially if you have known cardiovascular or lung conditions, or bone or joint problems. Diabetes Care Guelph is made up of a dynamic team of health professionals including nurses, dietitians, a foot care specialist, kinesiologist, endocrinologist and social worker. Through team collaboration, we promote diabetes self care, by providing individuals with the right tools to manage their diabetes. Over 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. It’s never too late or too early to get started on a healthy lifestyle. See www.diabetescareguelph.com for more program information or to selfrefer today!
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Mural of Hope at Family and Children’s Services Bracelet of Hope is pleased to announce the completion of its first Mural of Hope. Sponsored by the RBC Foundation, “Growing Together” was painted by Guelph artist Marnie Dallan and presented to Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County. The Murals of Hope programme is an innovative approach to engaging the Guelph community in Bracelet of Hope’s efforts to address the AIDS pandemic in Lesotho, Africa. A donor makes a contribution to Bracelet of Hope; Bracelet of Hope then arranges for a volunteer to paint the mural for a local community organisation. It’s a win-win-win approach as the work in Lesotho benefits from the donation; the local community organisation benefits from the mural; and the community of Guelph benefits over time from a growing visual display of hopefulness in our surroundings. We are grateful to the RBC Foundation for sponsoring this first Mural of Hope. The mural’s placement at the offices of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County is very appropriate as Bracelet of
Hope and Family & Children’s Services share a commitment to keeping children and youth safe, strengthening families and building community. The two organisations recognise the importance of addressing the social factors that affect health and well-being, with a focus on issues associated with poverty. “We are very pleased to host the first Mural of Hope in Guelph. Marnie Dallan’s painting is beautiful to look at and offers a message about communities helping children and families in need that is as relevant for our work here in the Guelph-Wellington community as it is in Lesotho, Africa. The mural is a wonderful message of Hope and we are proud to partner with the Bracelet of Hope organization,” says Daniel Moore, Executive Director of Family & Children’s Services. In Marnie’s words, the mural is “about hope, the hope that families and communities will grow strong together, and help each other in times of need. The bracelet of hope sweeps through the centre of the mural connecting the people of Canada to the people of Lesotho, Africa.
Guelph artist, Marnie Dallan and the mural “Growing Together” (supplied photo)
This mural is about teaching our children that we are all sharing this earth, so we must protect and support each other to create healthy lives for everyone. When you work together, you can accomplish anything!” Bracelet of Hope engages Canadians in the fight against AIDS in Africa. The Bracelet of Hope organisation is developing a wellness centre and clinic in Lesotho, Africa that will pilot a holistic and comprehensive approach to treating those with HIV. Bracelet of Hope
supports a Foster Home programme and a Mobile Mom programme that care for some of the 200,000 children in Lesotho who have lost one or both parents to AIDS. The organisation also works with community groups to establish income-generating activities that enable members of the groups to earn a living and thereby better deal with the impact of AIDS. For more information visit www.braceletofhope.ca
Local artist creates her own line of home décor items by Heather Grummett
Enjoy savings while supporting your community at GiveBackVillage.ca by Heather Grummett
Maria Pezzano’s use of printmaking and painting has gained her recognition both locally and
The new online marketplace, GiveBackVillage.ca recently launched at the beginning of March. Visitors to the site can purchase everyday local products and services at a discounted price, while supporting Guelph’s non-profit community. Through a transparent granting process, all of the net surplus funds raised from this social enterprise are donated back to local charities and non-profit organizations. All of the items found on the site are produced by Guelph and Wellington’s non-profit community or provided by neighbourhood small businesses in exchange for an online marketing presence.
Over a dozen patterns of her unique botanicals are printed on organic cotton with eco-friendly pigmented regionally. Her fascination with botanicals, combined inks. Her shop, located at 77 Suffolk St. W., offers a with repetition of patterns and colours create her own range of home décor pieces including art, decorative cushions, duvet covers, and wallpaper. Plus, custom unique style. She has been part of the art community for over 25 upholstery is also available. For more information www.mariapezzano.com years, occupying second and third floor studios in the downtown core. In the fall of 2012, she opened Studio Boutique Inc.to combine a retail space with her studio, for a unique shopping experience. The Guelph-based artist uses block printing and mixed medium to create her artwork. From there she creates a design, which she then incorporates into textiles.
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Guelph Hydro earns United Way Workplace Campaign Award The United Way of Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin has awarded Guelph Hydro the United Way 2012 Joint Union-Management Workplace Campaign Award. The award was presented in recognition of the significant contributions Guelph Hydro employees and the company made to the record-breaking 2012 United Way campaign that raised $3.29 million to support social services in Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County. Guelph Hydro’s 120 employees generously donated almost $29,000 to the United Way campaign in 2012, a 4.5 per cent increase over 2011 donations. This was matched by a company contribution of more than $27,000, bringing total donations from
Guelph Hydro to $56,107. More than 70 per cent of Guelph Hydro employees are signed up for the payroll deduction plan, which accounts for the majority of the employee donation. The 2012 campaign also reached out to retired company employees to solicit donations. “It all comes down to caring--about people and the communities we serve. The generous support of the United Way by our employees is a clear demonstration of the quality of people we have working for us and their desire to make a difference,” said Kazi Marouf, Chief Operating Officer, Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. For more information, visit: www.guelphhydroinc.com
Volunteer Centre welcomes a new Executive Director Tania Framst has accepted the position of Interim Executive Director of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington. On secondment from the University of Guelph, Tania Framst has worked as Executive Assistant to the President and Vice President. In addition she has coordinated projects and events including the inaugural “World Record Event to Fight Hunger”. Tania studied Human Nutrition and Consumer Studies at Saint Francis Xavier University and previously worked as the Unit Manager of the Canadian Cancer Society Wellington Unit and as Managing Director of the Advanced Foods and Materials Network. She has an ever-growing interest and passion to better understand and support our community and beyond, and is a volunteer with the Grange Hill East Neighbourhood Group food cupboard and community garden and the Canadian Cancer Society. Tania grew up in Moncton, New Brunswick and has lived in Guelph since 1997. In her professional and volunteer capacity, Tania brings an interest
and passion for the community benefit sector and looks forward to her work with the Volunteer Centre in the coming year. “Our community is a better place because of the work of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington and I am thrilled about this opportunity, says Tania Framst. “We’ve seen significant change and challenges recently but there also significant opportunity for us to use our excellence and expertise to bring even greater value to the people and organizations we serve.” We believe our community is vibrant, healthier and more resilient because of what we do. We know that the Volunteer Centre itself needs to be vibrant, healthy and resilient. The Volunteer Centre is currently under-going a review process and the Board and staff of the Volunteer Centre welcome Tania and look forward to the support and leadership she will provide in this process. For more information about the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, visit our website: www.vcgw.on.ca.
The majority of the website items will be in the form of vouchers or gift cards, with a minimum amount of actual products for sale. Approximately 150 local businesses and nonprofits are currently involved in providing product vouchers for the site. Approximately 30 non-profit organizations have joined the site as members, who will then benefit from the purchases made on the community-minded site. The goal of the site is to act as an additional source of income to the fundraising efforts already being made by non-profit organizations, and to provide support for crucial operational needs.
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May 3 or May 4 The Wonderful World of Spring Wildflowers 9:30 - 4:30. Join naturalist Richard Aaron as he introduces you to the fascinating natural history, ecology, lore, and uses of our springtime flora. Bring your favourite wildflower field guide and a hand lens if you have one. $75. Register by April 24 www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum
Community and ON GOING EVENTS Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery Tour and Tasting 2pm. Join our regular public tour and tastings on Sunday afternoons. $6. Call for a reservation. Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery, 7687 Wellington County Road 22, 519-767-3253. www.coxcreekcellars.on.ca Exhibits at the Guelph Civic Museum Feb. 1 - April 14 Waist Management: Unmentionables from the Victorian Age to Victoria`s Secret A unique travelling exhibition from the Fashion History Museum. Feb. 1 - June 2 Know Skateboarding: 60 Years of Skateboarding and Skateboard Culture
April 9 Gardening Fundamentals 7pm. Course material covers basic information to provide a good grounding and then goes on to introduce advanced topics that are normally not found in gardening books. The presenter has over 35 years of gardening experience, most of it in the Guelph area. U of G Arboretum www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum April 10 Fashion Show Fundraiser for GDMF 5:45pm Guelph & District Multicultural Festival's annual Fashion Show & Dinner is the largest fundraiser for each year's festival (held in June). Enjoy an evening of fashion, cultural costumes, food and fun. Doors open 5:30pm, dinner at 6:15pm, show at 7:30pm Tickets $30, includes dinner and fashion show. Italian Canadian Club 519-836-7482 www.gdmf.ca
April 20-21 The Elora Antique Show and Sale 10am. Enjoy shopping at the region's #1 antique show, with 55 great antique dealers. Free parking and fine catering at the show. $7. Elora Community Centre, 20 David St. April 8 - 26 Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph For more details visit www.guelphkiwanismusicfestival.org/ April 24 A Taste for Life Helping a great cause has never been so easy or tasted so good! Just by dining out, you can help fight HIV and AIDS in our community. For more information visit: www.atasteforlife.org
May 7 & May 9 Evenings with the Stars: The Spring Constellations 8-10:30pm. The warm evenings offer up such familiar sights as the Big Dipper and Leo the Lion, but there is also a baby lion, a herdsman, hunting dogs, and a lock of hair from a lady named Berenice, plus many others. The first half of the evening will be devoted to learning the spring and early summer constellations, and some of the treasures they contain. Later on, if the sky is clear, telescopes will be made available to observe a few of these objects, including the planets Jupiter and Saturn. $25. Register by May 2. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum
The Toy Store with a Difference For Kids 1 - 101 • Infant Toys • Games & Puzzles • Children’s Books • Brainteasers • Unusual Novelties • Construction & Science Kits • Crafts • Thomas Wooden Trains • Lego + K’nex • Knight Replicas • Dolls & Plush • Playmobil ••• And Much More!
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Touch, Play and Discover the Magic April 25 Feb. 1 - April 28 Warbler Workshop Level 1: Butterflies of Making our Mark: Guelph’s Connection 10 Paisley (at Norfolk) the Bird World to the American Civil War This case exhibit April 12 Downtown Guelph N1H 2N6 9am - 4pm. Through a wide variety of handsMay 29 - June 20 explores the numerous connections between Can you feel the love on activities you’ll learn about the plumage, Tel: 519-824-5682 Fax: 519-824-6711 Guelph Musicfest 2013 Guelph and this American war. Guelph Civic 7:30pm. Guelph Youth Singers and The song and behaviour of warblers. We’ll also FREE PARKING Museum, 52 Norfolk St. OverTones–two outstanding Guelph performing investigate habitat requirements and timing of Guelph Youth Music Centre Recital Hall, 75 Cardigan St. www.guelphmusicfest.ca www.guelph.ca/museum groups join together to present a delightful migration. Participants will receive a descripconcert of choral and barbershop style music. tive tape of warbler songs and an information May 12 nderful Toys y Wo March 22 l Harcourt Memorial United Church. p Annual Mother's Day Luncheon booklet. $75. Register by April 19. Sim Retire in Style 11:30-3 pm. Receive informa- www.guelphyouthsingers.com/concert Cox Creek Cellars Winery, call for further www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum tion from community services and businesses details: 519-767-3253 April 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21 April 26 related to recreation, community resources, A www.coxcreekcellars.on.ca Gardening Fundamentals Warbler Workshop Level 2: The Less B C health and wellness services, volunteer oppor7pm - 9:30pm. A series of courses designed for Common Ones May 11 tunities, intergenerational activities, housing both the beginner and experienced gardener. Garden & Wildflower 9am - 4pm. This workshop covers 15 less and travel that is pertinent to seniors. Free. Each course is designed to be independent of Photography commonly seen southern Ontario warblers Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich St. each other allowing you to take only the courses which are not covered in the Level I Warbler 785 Gordon Street 9 am - 12pm. Basic to Guelph, ON N1G 1Y8 March 26 of interest to you. At the end of the courses you Workshop. Participants will receive a descrip- intermediate level. Film P: (519) 822-9112 Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase F: (519) 822-5570 will be able to plant and maintain the best gar- tive tape of warbler songs and an information or digital, SLR or point www.daysinnguelph.com 6:30pm. Bridal Showcase. Free admission for den on your block. $10/course. Register by and shoot cameras. A tribooklet. $75 Register by April 20 bride and a guest. Best Western Royal Brock April 10. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum pod is recommended, www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum % 100% Smoke Free! Hotel & Conference Ctr. 716 Gordon St. % Free Daybreak Café Breakfast dress for the weather. $ April 16 % Free Wireless Internet April 27 % Free Parking 55 Register by May 4. March 27 Embroiderers' Guild Annual Show and % Pets Welcomed (cats and dogs) Doors Open Guelph % 1 Block South of University of Guelph Why We Fall, and What You Can Do To Tea 1-5pm. Enjoy a visual feast at this show of 10am. You are invited to step inside some of % Spacious and Newly renovated Rooms Reduce Your Risk 1-3pm. As we age, our % 37” HD Televisions fabric art pieces from over 80 members of the Guelph's finest heritage buildings, many of risk of falling increases. One in three people guild. Spend an hour enjoying the show and which are not normally open to the public. Property Direct Reservations - Toll FREE - 1 800-263-7829 over the age of 65 fall each year. We will disthen relax for a bit at our Tea. (Tea costs by Once again, owners and managers of a variety cuss why falls increase as we get older and donation). Kortright Presbyterian Churc of buildings have generously agreed to "open practical tips for reducing your risk of falling. 55 Devere Dr. Evergreen Seniors Centre, Rm 3, 683 Woolwich MOTHER’S EVE April 18 VISIT GUELPH MUSEUMS St. To register contact Pat Gage 519-831-5696 We will send Kisses to Heaven.Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. Join Introduction to Birds us for a brief and gentle service of remembrance. Bring Letters or April 2 9am - 4pm. Covering topics from notes to mother and they will be planted at the foot of a shrub Embroiderers' Guild Annual General identifying birds to choosing and in the Mothers’ Grove. (In remembrance of Mothers everywhere, Meeting and Potluck Lunch 10am -2pm using binoculars. Over lunch watch not just in Woodlawn). Kortright Presbyterian Church 55 Devere Dr. Arboretum birds and study their LILAC REMEMBRANCE DAY behaviour. Bring a lunch and, if you April 3 Wednesday evening, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. Join Hospice Guelph Arts Council social media work- have them, a bird book and binocuWellington, Gilchrist Chapel and our staff as we plant a Lilac shops 6-8pm. A series of social media work- lars. $75. Register by April 10. in remembrance of families served. Lovely service. Please bring a lawn chair. Lilac Block, west of the tracks. shops with Lynn Broughton of Lynn Be Social. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum Designed for the social media novice who is April 19 - 21 ROCKWOOD SUMMER SERVICE looking for new ways to promote their art, Wednesday evening, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in the Guelph Spring Home and Hanna Chapel for our annual service of remembrance and skills, and events, but is not quite sure where to Garden Show 1pm. Annual home evening of fellowship in a charming country cemetery. start. Guelph Arts Council, 404-147 Wyndham show featuring home improvement Light refreshments. Rockwood Cemetery, highway 7 south St N. $25 for members and $30 for non-mem- products and service professionals. 52 Norfolk St. of the village. bers. www.guelpharts.ca University of Guelph, Gryphon Fieldhouse East Ring Road. Community Living Guelph Wellington
Spring Fashion Gala 5pm cocktails, 6pm dinner. Fashion show to follow. Italian Canadian Club. Tickets $45 per person. Contact Doreen at 226-314-0829 www.clgw.ca April 6 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival Taste, smell and experience the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival. 24 Church St. Elmira
April 21 Sounds Provocative Jazz Art Auction 2pm. A beautifully curated exhibition by Renann Isaacs, featuring works by emerging, mid-career and established artists, who are locally, nationally and internationally recognized. Holiday Inn Guelph, 601 Scottsdale Dr. Tickets $50 each.
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and 60’s pop! Special highlights will be choreographed selections from three child-centred musicals: Peter Pan; Oliver; and Anne of Green Gables. www.guelphyouthsingers.com/
May 11 Downtown Gives Back 2013 Facilitated by the DGBA, the downtown businesses formed a partnership with 16 charitable groups that serve our community. Together, the businesses and the charities are organizing an event called ‘Downtown Gives Back’, on May 11 and September 14. At this event, all the participating businesses commit to give 10% of their day’s sales back to the various charities, making it a big fundraiser for all involved. www.downtownguelph.com
Festival The Guelph and District Multicultural Festival gives our community the chance to enjoy cultural foods, entertainment, live music, ethnic dance and costumes, cultural craft vendors, children's tent, The secret Life of Lichens raffle prizes & fireworks. The festival is 9am - 4pm. Discover the fascinating role an opportunity to bring together the varilichens play in science, medicine and ous community groups of Guelph and more while we hunt for them on trees, celebrate the City's diversity. Free admisrocks and soil. Identification basics will sion. www.gdmf.ca be covered, bring a hand lens if you have June 12 one. $75. Register by May 17. Look, See, Paint www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum May 17 9:30 -12pm. A watercolour course that's May 30, June 1 & 2 Spring Concert with James different! This program helps you discovGuelph Dance 2013 Thompson er the natural world and the fun of paint12pm. Formerly the Guelph 7:30pm. Harcourt Memorial United ing. A course for beginners, but those Contemporary Dance Festival, offers a Church, 87 Dean Avenue. Ken Gee at with experience will enjoy it, too. platform for professional, new-genera519-993-7591 Supplies will be provided for the tion and youth dance artists to share session. $40. Register by June 5. May 24 their vision, push creative boundaries, Calendar Girls June 17 and engage community audiences. Over 8pm. Guelph Little Theatre, 176 Morris The Mysterious World of Moths the first weekend in June, the most innoSt. www.guelphlittletheatre.com If you have ever wondered about those vative contemporary dance artists in close cousins of the butterflies, then this May 25 Canada enrich Guelph with dance that GYS Annual Spring Concert, It Takes engages and enthralls. Admission varies introductory class will open your eyes to the amazing and mysterious world of a Village 7pm. The African proverb, “It for each event. moths. We'll discuss what makes a moth takes a village to raise a child” gives this June 1-2 so unique, and the families or groups of concert its theme of bringing up the moths that you'll commonly encounter in younger generation…an apt theme for Waterloo Airshow Purchase your tickets online and save! our area. We'll also do some exploring Guelph Youth Singers’ organization of For more details, visit outside to look for roosting moths, dayfour award-winning choirs, with its 80 flying moths and moth caterpillars. $75. young singers, aged six through eighteen! www.waterlooairshow.com Register by June 10. Programme selections include classical, June 7-9 www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum spirituals, African and Argentinean folk, Guelph & District Multicultural
Connect to culture Guelph’s Culture Map was officially launched on Tuesday, March 19 2013 at 3:00 pm at River Run Centre with a live demonstration of the new “one-stop-shop” for information relating to local arts, culture and heritage resources. This searchable database and interactive map is freely open to the public and designed to connect the community to Guelph’s artists, creative entrepreneurs and enterprises, culture workers, events, cultural organizations, volunteers, creative spaces, venues and public art. The site can be used to strengthen networks and spur creative collaborations between individuals and organizations. It also lends visibility to cultural enterprises, links venues with practitioners, and helps our creative economy to grow. To date, over 700 assets have been added to the site by community members, and data collection will continue on an ongoing basis after B O RE AR T
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the directory goes live on March 19. This initiative, funded in part by the Government of Ontario and led by the City of Guelph in partnership with Guelph Arts Council and Guelph Chamber of Commerce, provides an essential tool for effectively leveraging our community’s existing cultural assets, and is a valuable planning tool for cultural and economic development. Following the March 19 launch, members of the public are encouraged to explore the site at www.guelph.ca/culturemap
Guelph Musicfest rebooted for 2013 After seven seasons of Musicfest, it’s time for a change. This year, Musicfest begins a bit later in the year–at the end of May, with one great concert a week until June 21. The new schedule should make it easier for people to attend every performance. The concerts also start earlier–at 7:30 pm–so it’s easier for families to attend. This year there are new ticket buying options and you’ll be able to get your tickets at the River Run Centre box office. “Inspiring live music in the perfect acoustics of the Guelph Youth Music Centre Recital Hall is my annual gift to Guelph. I hope you come to all the concerts–you will leave with your spirits uplifted,” says Ken Gee, artistic director. One thing that hasn’t changed is the high quality of performers and this year’s lineup promises to be spectacular. Season premiere
Duo Gillham-Iinuma (supplied photo)
Orchestra, Banff Festival Orchestra, Symphony Nova Scotia, Toronto Chamber Players, and Irish Radio Orchestra. Concert 3 Friday June 14, with violinist Sadie Fields. Having been a full-scholarship student at the famed Royal Academy of Music in London, England, Sadie Fields now teaches there as one of the Academy’s star performers. She leads an active performing career as soloist and chamber musician. Since making her concerto debut at age fourteen Wednesday May 29 with the great pianist André Laplante. Sadie has performed as soloist throughout North America, the Garnering international attention, Laplante has firmly estabUK, and continental Europe, and has performed for the Prince lished himself as one of the great Romantic virtuosos. He has of Wales, the late Pope John Paul II, and heads of state in appeared as orchestral soloist with the Montréal and Chicago Canada and Germany. Symphony Orchestras, the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Season finale Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, the Minnesota Friday June 21 with the Duo Gillham-Iinuma with David Orchestra, and has toured with the Toronto Symphony and Gillham (violin) and Chiharu Iinuma (piano). with the Royal Philharmonic. Canadian violinist David Gillham is a member of the Arianna Concert 2 String Quartet and has appeared throughout North America, Friday June 7, the Festival Quartet performs some of the Europe and Asia, including critically acclaimed performances greatest chamber works, with Musicfest director Ken Gee at at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Tokyo's Suntory Hall. piano, joined by renowned Penderecki Quartet members Much in demand as a chamber musician, Chiharu Iinuma Jerzy Kaplanek (violin), Christine Vlajk (viola), and has regularly performed across three continents and is a renowned Canadian cellist Paul Pulford. frequent collaborative pianist at the world’s most prestigious Jerzy Kaplanek has been a member of the Penderecki String music competitions, including the Tchaikovsky, Queen Quartet since 1987. With the quartet, and also as a soloist and Elizabeth Competitions. chamber musician, he performs throughout Europe, Asia, and For more information visit North and South America. www.guelphmusicfest.ca Christine Vlajk has graced major concert stages around the world with her dynamic performance style including New York’s Weill Concert Hall at Carnegie Hall, 92nd Street Y and Kennedy Center, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw. Cellist Paul Pulford has been an active soloist and chamber musician since his debut recital in 1967. Since then, he has performed many of the great works for cello and orchestra with ensembles as diverse as the National Arts Centre
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Hike for Hospice–who are you hiking for? Since 1980, Hospice Wellington has provided compassionate care, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families facing a life-threatening illness, extending through bereavement. Professional staff and volunteers celebrate life and wellness by supporting life’s journey.
Hike for Hospice is a major annual fund and awareness raising event for Hospice Wellington. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, June 2 from 10am-3pm. Hikers will choose walking paths ranging from 1km and 5km through the beautiful grounds at St. Ignatius Jesuit Centre. This family focused event promotes health and
wellness, while raising funds for an organization that touches the lives of so many Guelph and surrounding area families. Hospice Wellington relies on the generosity of individual and corporate donations since they are only partially financially supported by government funding and community grants. With registered walkers expected to double over last year and with the support of Sponsors, Hospice
Wellington’s $60,000 fundraising goal for Hike for Hospice is within reach. Hikers can participate individually or as part of team or group. Local businesses are encouraged to register as a team and challenge other businesses to raise additional funds. Top fundraisers will receive special recognition and participants will have a chance to win prizes. Register online at www.hospicewellington.org.
Evergreen events
Affordability for seniors
The Evergreen Senior Centre is designed specifically to meet the needs of those age 55 and older. The community centre offers a wide selection of recreational, social and educational programs for individuals living in Guelph and the surrounding areas. Programs are offered for Active Living, Computer, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Visual and Creative Arts, and Retirement Planning. The following are a sample of the workshops and events available. For a full list visit www.gwsa-guelph.ca or call 519-823-1291.
While the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association may boast a membership of some 2700 seniors 55+ years of age, who take advantage of the many activities, programs and social aspects offered at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre in Guelph, there are as many again and more in the community who do not or cannot. Perhaps, for many who do not, the GWSA has no appeal, or does not have the right mix of activities to suit them. For those who cannot because of mobility or financial restraints, there are ways and means that they can become active and involved to enhance their daily lives. Membership in the GWSA, which allows access to all the facilities the Evergreen Centre has to offer, costs $22.00 plus HST assessed on an annual basis. Participation in any of the offered activities may require an additional minimal fee or contribution. For seniors on low fixed incomes these low costs may be beyond their financial reach. There is financial assistance available in such instances through the City of Guelph’s FAIR program, to which the GWSA makes a substantial annual contribution.
April 13 Community rummage and treasure sale 8am-noon. Spend the morning treasure hunting. Tables are available for rent, free admission and parking. Contact Jocelyn Pedersen 519-822-1260 ext 2453 Apr 18-25 Computer Technology Two classes 6-8pm. This course is to help the new Apple iPad user navigate through the functions of this type of computer tablet. Please bring your Apple iPad to class so you are ready to get started. Member $30/Non $37.50 April 27 CAVES (Community and Volunteer Educational Series) 9am-2:30. A free day of professional and personal workshops to volunteers and to the community at large. May 22-29 Computers - Skype Two classes 1-3pm. After completing this course you will know how to set up Skype, add your contacts and make your first call. Learn how to change your settings to private, block or unblock contacts, and view your history. Communicate between computers - talk to anyone else on Skype, anywhere in the world, for free with a Skype-to-Skype call. Member $30/Non $37.50 May 16 Want to purchase a Smartphone? 6-8pm. This course will walk you through the options for cell phone plans, what types of phones there are, and what your needs are for your phone. For age 55+ years only. Member $20.00/Non $27.50 May 23 Decided on an Android phone? 6-8pm.Learn how to use your new android phone and the functions it provides for you. For age 55+ years only. Member $20.00/Non $27.50
Jun 17 Adventure trips–learn about the North Pole 10-11:30am. Join us to learn about adventure trips from members of the Guelph community. The North Pole: Dale Mills has hiked extensively throughout the Arctic, including trips to Canada’s most remote northern locations. Join him as he shares of his adventure– a journey across the ice pack to the North Pole. Free. May 6 Why purchase travel insurance? 10-11:30am. Learn how to prepare to get travel insurance and understanding the travel insurance options available to you. Member $5/Non $7.50 May 13 Retirement financial services 10-11:30am. Tips, traps and tidbits on investment planning. Please join this information session as they go through areas in your investment planning that can reduce taxes, improve monthly cash flow and organization tips. Hot topics discussed: avoiding probate fees, tax efficient income, lifetime gift annuity, and budgeting/spending tips. Maintain your wealth by learning investment risks not investment returns. Member $5/Non $7.50 Jun 4 My healthcare 9:30am-12pm. Older adults and caregivers for older adults are invited to attend this free educational presentation followed by feedback and questions from the audience. Keynote speaker Dr. Samir Sihna, Director of Geriatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto and provincial lead on Elder Care. Panelists: physicians and mental health care practitioners plus community support workers. Seating is LIMITED. Registration is required starting April 15, 2013. Free parking. Light refreshments provided. Healthcare practitioners are welcome.
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Ignatius Jesuit Centre Hwy 6, Just north of Woodlawn (Dog Frriendly) Sign up as an individual or team a online at www w.hospic . ewellingtton.org, collect pledges, and come an nd walk with us on June 2nd! For morre information call 519 9-836-3921 or visit www w..hospicewellington.org g
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On application to the city, which can be made through the GWSA, a grant of up to $250 assessed on an individual needs basis may be secured. While such grants are not intended for exclusive use for GWSA involvement, they certainly allow an otherwise denied segment of the seniors community to become involved. In addition to this financial assist, the GWSA Community Support Services offers its Outreach Program to all seniors in the community, member or not, who may be less active or shut in due to a debilitating circumstance. Volunteer drivers transport individuals to and from the Evergreen Centre for a day of social interaction, light exercise, entertainment and a hot lunch, all offered at a low cost of $6.00 per individual. Perception is everything. For any seniors in the community who may feel left out or forgotten, the GWSA is within your reach and ready to warmly welcome you through the doors of the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. For further information on how to take advantage of the above programs you should contact the GWSA at 519-823-1291. Reception will direct your call accordingly.
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