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2013 YMCA Canada Peace Medal recipients announced The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is proud to announce the 2013 YMCA Peace Medallion Adult and Youth Recipients during National YMCA Peace Week. The 2013 YMCA Canada Peace Medal will be awarded to Dr. Alastair J.S. Summerlee in the adult category and Dylan Paczay in the youth category. The YMCA Canada Peace Medal is an award that is presented to recipients across Canada, recognizing the achievement of individuals who have made a significant contribution to fostering a culture of peace in our community. Nominations are submitted by community members in support of local peacemakers and recipients are selected by a selection panel, composed of local business leaders, community members and volunteers. President of the University of Guelph and local, national and international peacemaker, Dr. Alastair J.S. Summerlee has been a visible and advocate in calling upon members of the University of Guelph, the City of Guelph and surrounding communities to work together in the pursuit of a global change. He works to promote action by inspiring others to join him in national issues of global concerns such as world hunger, poverty, environmental sustainability and access to education for girls and women. During his tenure as president he has been involved in many projects including humanitarian work in Africa, the ‘Leave for Change’ program which sponsors university employees to use their skills and knowledge to promote development overseas and a student-led initiative, the ‘Bracelet of Hope’ campaign which helps provide employment and funds to women and their families in Africa. Dr. Summerlee is also the leading force behind The BetterPlanet Project, which raises funds to accelerate solutions to global challenges including food, environment, health and communities. As stated by Dick Freeborough, Chair of
Board of Governors of the University of Guelph “He is a peacemaker, calling people to action from a wide range of contexts in the pursuit of education and sustainable resolution of world hunger and poverty throughout the world.” A local Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) Graduate, local peacemaker, and community builder, Dylan Paczay has been involved in and led many activities and projects to help inspire peaceful actions within his peers and make a difference in the community. A past Co-Prime Minister of his high school and mentor, Dylan has worked within his school community to promote positivity, and teamwork amongst his peers. He has been actively involved in eco-Ranges, promoting a workshop on Earth Day and proposing a Living Wall in his school, was the leading force behind ‘Acceptance Day’ with his involvement with Amnesty International and co-founded the CWDHS Living Culture Club, which helps connect students with opportunities in the community. Dylan also donates his time in the local community, nurturing a collaboration to build social capital and develop outlets for social inclusion. Dylan sits on the board of directors for Bungalow55, which is a shared workspace with the goal of contributing to positive social change. As stated by Linda Adams, Guidance and Career Counsellor of CWDHS, “Dylan’s skills and intentions as a peacemaker, difference-maker, community-builder and social justice champion continue to improve the Centre Wellington community at-large and the lives of youth.” The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefit organization, open to everyone. Starting with a focus on healthy child, youth and young adult development, we excel in delivering lifelong opportunities for health and personal growth.
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Suffering from the winter blues? Come discover new exhibitions at Wellington County Museum and Archives this winter. Discover the beauty of Winter Greens, a display that celebrates the winter season in all its winter greenery. From the deep green velvets and wools of winter wear and bedding, paintings depicting the local landscapes; and household objects that remind us all of winters past and present. This exhibit is open until March 2014. Toys of the past continue to delight and intrigue us. On display until April 2014, Heritage Toys provide insights into the cultural roots of early toys with moments to reminisce about your own childhood. The Beanie Baby experience starts on January 11! With over 100 Beanie Babies on display in the Archives, Tori Hadfield and Megan Roussel are the next two exhibitors featured in our Wellington County Collects exhibition that showcases the unique collections of Wellington County residents. “My favourite part of collecting is reading through all their name tags,” said Megan Roussel. “I can remember stories about almost all of my beanie babies. Each one has a specific history,” Tori Hadfield said. The exhibition is on display until May 4. The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road #18 between Fergus and Elora. Admission is by donation. For more information, please call 519-846-0916 or visit www.wellington.ca/museum
Snow Angels–the neighbourly thing to do • Have no able-bodied person living in the The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, Ages 14 and older may volunteer. in partnership with the City of Guelph, Residents eligible to receive this service: household to shovel snow. offers a volunteer snow removal service for • Must reside in the City of Guelph in a • Be a senior citizen (aged 65 years or eligible seniors and persons with physical single dwelling or semi-detached house older) and/or have a physical disability disabilities. w private drive. The Snow Angel program is a way for • Unable to remove their own snow and Call 519-822-1155; email: high school students to complete their 40cannot afford to pay for snow removal. snowangels@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca hour Community Involvement requirement.
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Royal City Power Skating celebrates 40 years Marjorie Payne, who was a long time Guelph resident and former Director of the Guelph Figure Skating Club, started the Royal City Power Skating program in 1973, at a time when power skating was very new. She worked closely with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and also designed the Learn to Skate Program for the City. Her program still runs today. Through the years Royal City Power Skating had several notable coaches including NHL Linesman, Ray Scapinello and Terry Gregson. In 1984 the program was taken over by Pat Hoy and Suzie Dunlop, until 1999 when Marjorie’s daughter Mary Ann Randall took over and has ran the program ever since. The Royal City Power Skating School has programs for skaters between ages 6 to 12, who already have basic skat-
ing knowledge. Skaters follow a seven-badge program, initially created by the National Power Skating Association. Open to boys and girls, the programs are hockey-based without the equipment. Skaters just require skates and a helmet. Each level focuses on the fundamentals of proper skating techniques and body positioning including forward and backward skating, stops, balances, edges and agility. The badge levels build in difficulty and complexity from Power 1 to Power 7. Created as a program to strengthen the skills of figure skaters and hockey players, the program has evolved through the years from just elite skaters to now include a whole range of recreational skaters who do not figure skate or play hockey, but just want to know how to skate better. “Royal City Power Skating has filled a need in the commu-
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nity for those who want to improve their skating without being distracted by other things, just great skating,� says Mary Ann Randall. Instructors with backgrounds in ringette, figure skating and hockey, teach with an average one to nine ratio of students. Three sessions run throughout the year, with the final season for the year beginning in January and running for nine weeks. www.rcpowerskating.com supplied photo
SJK becomes only International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School in Southwestern Ontario people who will be ready to negotiate their futures successfully and make contributions resulting in a more harmonious and peaceful world�. SJK sits apart in its IB St. John’s-Kilmarnock School (SJK), an independent, not- programmes in two distinct ways in the region. First, every for-profit school, serving Waterloo and Guelph regions, student at SJK is an IB student working towards the has earned a top distinction in Canada and internationally Diploma programme, and; second, having now gained as a fully authorized IB World continuum school. SJK is continuum status, SJK is one of only 14 IB schools in now authorized in all three academic IB programmes, for Canada and 200 world-wide to become a full continuum each student, at every grade level: Primary Years IB World School. There are currently 3,631 schools in the Programme (PYP) JK-Grade 6, Middle Years world that offer at least one IB programme. Programme (MYP) Grades 7-10, and the Diploma SJK Head of School Norman Southward notes that, “SJK Programme (Grades 11-12). SJK has been authorized to has committed to a continuum of learning for its students, offer the PYP for nearly a decade, is now in its second focusing on inquiry, a balanced academic and co-curricuyear of the IB Diploma, and gained authorization this lar programme and an international outlook ahead of uniweek for the MYP. versity entrance. The IB is a compelling enrichment to our Dr. Siva Kumari, IBO’s Director General noted in the let- programmes, and one that is challenging yet accessible ter of authorization that “as an IB World to students looking at preparing for university and global School, (SJK) is part of a global community of schools citizenship.� committed to developing knowledgeable, caring young For more information visit www.sjkschool.org MYP authorization granted by International Baccalaureate Organization on top of SJK’s established Diploma and PYP programmes
The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation kicked off with a Sponsor’s Reception on November 19 at the River Run Centre. The festival features more than 50 uniquely decorated Christmas trees sponsored by local businesses. The trees can be viewed during River Run hours until December 23 and visitors may vote for their favourites by donating money to the festival. Pictured at the reception are Mary DuQuesnay, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation, with Matthew Stanley, Chair of St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Board.
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Questions? Community Information Guelph has the answers! We link people to local services and resources. Trained volunteers and staff of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington provide information about local health services, income support programs, settlement services, seniors programs and much more. Three ways to get the answers you need: • Call us at 519-821-0632 • Search our online database at www.vcgw.ca and click on ‘I want community info’ • Visit our office at 46 Cork Street East in Downtown Guelph If you are interested in learning more about the Community Information Guelph program email info@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca or call 519-822-0912.
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Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show team wins top awards at Best of CAMA It was a big night in Quebec City at the Best of CAMA awards for the Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) team with two big awards being handed out to COFS team members. Lorie Jocius, who along with her late husband, Ginty Jocius co-founded Canada's Outdoor Farm Show over 20 years ago, took
home the evening’s top prize as she was named Canadian Agri-Marketer of the Year. “This is a huge honour as I now stand in the company of some great communicators in the Canadian agri-food sector, including Ginty who received the same recognition almost 20 years ago,” says Jocius after receiving her award.
The Best of CAMA also awarded COFS Team Lead and Communications, Stefanie Nagelschmitz, with the CAMA Ontario Honour Roll award in recognition of her contributions to the CAMA Ontario Chapter throughout the year. “I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of such a dynamic professional organization
like CAMA,” says Nagelschmitz. “I feel very grateful to those who have nominated me. It was a special surprise.” We want to once again congratulate Lorie and Stefanie on winning their awards. We’re proud and grateful for all that you do for agri-marketing and the agricultural community.
Ontario improving access to home and community care Residents in Waterloo Wellington are receiving better access to home care and community supports to help them live independently and at home longer. Ontario is providing nearly $12.5 million in the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) for community-based care to expand community health care services and mental health supports for seniors and vulnerable residents. Today an expansion of Adult Day Programs across Waterloo Wellington was announced as part of that funding. This $500,000 investment provides approximately 5000 more days of support each year. This brings Waterloo Wellington to a total of 75,500 days of Adult Day Program support across our area, which is an increase of almost 15,000 days since 2011. Adult Day Programs are available across the LHIN, offered in Guelph, through St Joseph’s Health Centre; in rural Wellington, through the Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada–Ontario Branch–WWD Site; in rural Waterloo, through Community Care Concepts of Woolwich, Wilmot and Wellesley; in Kitchener, through Lutheran Homes Kitchener Waterloo; and in Cambridge, through the City of Cambridge. We also have a specialized Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program, provided by the Region of Waterloo. “Investing these health care dollars in community services helps provide seniors and other vulnerable residents with the Adult Day Programs that enable them to continue to live in the community. This means better access to quality and timely care for residents, especially our seniors and those who need our local health care system most,” said Hon. Liz Sandals, Minister of Education and MPP for Guelph. Improving access to home care and community supports is a key priority of Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care (available at
www.ontario.ca/healthychange) and helps to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place. This is part of the Ontario government's economic plan to invest in people, invest in infrastructure and support a dynamic and innovative business climate. “Providing seniors with more timely access to health care in their homes and communities ensures our health care system works better for everyone, improving access for all who need care, where they need it,” said Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
If you love to sing … Guelph Youth Singers Willbe beholding holdingauditions auditions in November December and Will late and early January for the 2014 season. early December for the 2009 season
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Winter wellness: keeping healthy this winter with the Guelph Family Health Team
winter. Starting December 7, the Guelph Tourism Information Centre will be open on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. The Tourism Information Centre is located in Guelph City Hall at 1 Carden St. visitguelphwellington.ca and Twitter @visitguelph. Winter can be a difficult time to stay some of our FREE health and wellness program during our Go Healthy • Stress Management and Emotional healthy. When you’re not dodging Class, reduce low back aches and classes that are open to the entire Health: You can change the way you pains by attending our Back Pain feel by gaining valuable skills in our sneezes and stray coughs, you’re Guelph community. Management Class, and keep your pulling on layers, trudging through The Guelph Family Health Team’s Cognitive Behavioural Therapy feet healthy in our Foot Care (Level 1 and 2), SELF, or Emotional snow, and longing for daylight. It’s no Wellness Matters workshops are taught Education class, or start walking Regulation Skills workshops wonder most of us would rather stay by registered health professionals cocooned under a blanket at home with our YMCA Indoor Walking Whether you want help maintaining (such as nurses, dietitians, and kinesiyour wellness, achieving a New Year’s Group and reach for hot chocolate and home- ologists) and cover a variety of topics: baked goods for a quick pick-me-up. • Food and Nutrition: Join our Healthy • Quitting Smoking: Leave the pack resolution, or just learning something Cooking Club or Craving Change behind this winter by attending our new this winter, our FREE Wellness But staying healthy should be a yearlong effort, not just something we think classes (addressing emotional eatFHT to Quit program (you may also Matters workshops can help you take about when the sun is shining and our ing or negative relationships with qualify for FREE Nicotine charge of your health. moods are brighter. Let the Guelph food) Replacement Therapy such as the To register, please visit Family Health Team support your • Physical activity: Learn how to patch, gum, or lozenges) www.guelphfht.com or call us at healthy lifestyle this winter by joining design your own at-home workout 519-837-0099
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Weekly music classes for children age 0 to 5 years old
At this time of year, people in our community want to give their time as an expression of their holiday spirit. The Volunteer Centre publishes its own fact sheet of “Holiday Volunteer Opportunities”. There are a variety of opportunities for families, youth and individuals to volunteer during the holiday season and beyond. The fact sheets can be accessed on the Volunteer Centre’s website at www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca and choosing “I want to volunteer”.
Children are placed by year of birth and all classes are adult-accompanied Classes are taught by renowned Early Childhood Music specialist Karen Haack Phone 519.763.8461 or email orffsuzuki@gmail.com Check for class schedules on our website
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Guelph Arts Council is pleased to announce that the 2013 Jane Graham Memorial Award goes to Elora abstract painter Rachel Albano. Eager to further her ability as an emerging abstract artist whose work is based on texture and layers, Rachel was successful in her application for assistance to take an intensive workshop with experienced professional abstract artist Jan Mason Steeves. This workshop will offer Rachel an opportunity to learn how to incorporate cold wax with other media that she already uses, “opening up a whole new arena in which to use texture” in her paintings. Rachel is also looking forward to gaining feedback on all aspects of her work, something she has missed since graduating from university five years ago. The jury was impressed with Rachel’s professional development opportunity and her obvious commitment to growing artistically. The Guelph Arts Council and jury panel were extremely A Natural Treasure pleased with the applications for the 2013 Jane Graham B O RE Memorial Award and with the range of artistic media repreAR T sented, the varied career stages of artists, and the range of professional development opportunities being sought. The artists’ stories were all inspirational. Established in memory of local artist Jane Graham followVE ing her untimely death in March 2005, the Guelph Arts E U R S IT Y OF G Council Jane Graham Memorial Fund is managed by the Guelph Community Foundation. As a result, the Guelph Arts Winter Landscapes Photography Workshop Jan. 25 Council is annually able to assist visual artists residing and Owl Prowl January 31 and February 1, 2014 actively practising in Guelph or Wellington County, helping Wedding, Banquet & Conference Facilities them to pursue professional development opportunities that for 3 to 225 people (banquets 150 people) will contribute to their individual personal artistic growth. 3 unique meeting rooms with lots of windows looking For more information about the award program, contact onto our spectacular grounds. Guelph Arts Council at 519-836-3280 or administraNature Trails • Gardens • Workshops tion@guelpharts.ca. For more about Rachel Albano visit her Wedding & Conference Facilities website at www.rachelalbano.com. www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52113
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